Brendan was fantastic! He was so helpful and nice. We were looking for a board for my son (his…read morefirst). I felt like Brendan really listened to our needs & recommended something that was cool AND within budget. He didn't try to upsell me which I truly and sincerely appreciate. I really also very much appreciated that he gave me a bit of knowledge about boards without patronizing me, since I am completely new to skateboards- that's important because it made me trust in his expertise & trust is everything. My son really liked the selection and I came back to buy the one he wanted for his birthday! He loves it!!! Thanks so much Slappy's Linda Vista!

Honestly, this was a really weird experience…read more I saw the owner get extremely angry at a truck driver who was trying to leave. He got into his white Tesla and blocked her from leaving. After that, he also stood in front of her and physically blocked her from moving forward. I don't know what started the argument, so I'm not taking sides. I'm just saying what I saw. The whole situation felt really aggressive and uncomfortable. Personally, after seeing that, I wouldn't feel comfortable going back to this store.

Quite a long time ago I got myself and daughter boards here, they are very accommodating and…read morefriendly, amazing service thank you so much sorry took so long to finally get on this site to review you. They have a lot of options for you to choose from, wheels, boards, bearings and more. As well as the Pricing was amazing.

15-Aug-2024 I took…read moremy soon-to-be 5 yr old to Soul Grind because he wanted a skate board for his 6th birthday in a few days. When we arrived Olivia was super inviting and nice. We learned about Soul Grind and were told all of our options since this was our first time buying a skateboard. We have zero experience. Like, nobody in our family has ever ridden a skateboard prior to our visit to this store. The shop is small but has everything any skateboard enthusiast needs. I learned that most skateboard shops are really clothes and accessories retail stores with a spatter of actual skate boards. Soul Grind has exactly what they advertise...Skateboards. With Olivia's help, and with much attention to detail, we chose a beautiful black board with red wheels. If you are new to skateboarding like we are and want to go to a store with a great selection of boards and even better customer service, you need to stop by Soul Grind. I forgot to mention the most important details about this store. You have an option to customize your board from scratch if you'd like! Check them out and support a tiny, but mighty business. We are very happy with every detail about our visit! Thanks, Ashley Head and sons

Came here to buy skates with a friend. It's a hidden little gem. Bo, the owner is so kind and…read morefriendly! definitely made us feel welcomed and went over skating tips and how to change out gear. helped my friend pick out a pair of skates and assisted with putting on toe guards and giving tons of tips for beginners. the shop itself is cute. colorful graffiti on the wall which I personally loved. tons of skate gear to choose from. she also gave us locations to skate at in San Diego which was very helpful! overall, the experience was great and I recommend it for anyone looking to get into skating. r/sm.

I am a returning customer. My kiddo outgrew her roller skates so we came back for another pair…read more Luckily they were on sale! There are plenty of colors and sizes to choose from. The owner was so helpful and kind! Aside from roller skates, you can find plenty of accessories for your skates. We also purchased wrist guards and a tool for the skates. We will return for the next pair as soon as this pair doesn't fit. Definitely stop here if you need a pair of skates!

Route 44 is second to none. Best Customer Service accompanied with a solid story of the history…read moreof the item that you interested in that is under the ROUTE 44 / Pack Ratt roof which has now been relocated around the corner at the Dentistry office that is next to Bahn Thai Sandwiches and... the Public Laundry Mat

This shop was and still is one of the best in San Diego…read more They built a handful of boards for me and my friends. We still have them and they have held up so well over the years Support Local Always.

First time in this shop and I am very impressed! The owner was super cool and explained everything…read morewe were purchasing! His customer service is top tier! He had everything we were looking for and then some! It's nice to have a skate shop in national city that actually has passion for skating and the community!!

Best service, owner is down to earth and super helpful. Huge selection on boards, clothing and gear…read moreat a reasonable price!

Super racist workers who work here. The owner also does nothing either. I've witnessed multiple…read moretimes where the people in this business spewed horrible attitudes and disrespect to certain customers who come in and don't fit into the stereotypical look of a skater, and because of this, they are ignored and not helped at all. They also like to take advantage of customers who are new to skateboarding and otherwise wouldn't know the actual prices of things, so they overcharge them. I've come into this shop multiple times with my children and nephews and have witnessed multiple times people of other races or those who don't fit the stereotypical look of a 'skater' who are treated completely different to my children and myself, in that they are completely ignored, not helped at all, or given a horrible attitude and judge mental looks towards. This is completely unacceptable and should not be tolerated. I will not be coming into this business any longer and will not be recommending it to anyone, and neither will my husband who works in the skateboarding industry. Avoid this place and don't support this business. They have no respect for anyone and have no business running a lemonade stand, let alone a skateboarding shop.

Went in to check on a couple of things for my kids. Was given some crap attitude just because dude…read morenamed Michael wanted to not be disturbed while playing skate on the TV. I grew up skating and coming here. But unfortunately, the shop has taken a drop in its service. Owner is chill and he is usually helpful and polite. But it's a bummer to see the terrible customer service and it being a huge turn off to other people including myself. Especially if someone may be coming in for their for time. Hope the dudes day gets better if he is having a bad day, but he is obviously grown enough and been at the shop long enough to know how he should be treating anyone new, young or old coming into the shop. Stay Blessed Pacific Drive, and hopefully this is seen as a message to be able to grow and learn from and taken as constructive criticism.

Fantastic boards, customer service and pricing. Super happy with the purchase. Highly recommended!read more

This shop is so great. Mark is such a solid guy, stoked he set up his surf shop in mid-city SD…read more He's a local surfer that knows all the breaks, he applies this knowledge to helping you figure out which boards will perform best for your interests. He's got such an interesting collection of old school boom boxes, record players, Persian rugs and of course the most beautiful boards- eggs, logs, fishes, Bonzer's, all the good stuff made by local shapers.

Very helpful! Many interesting options and sale items available. Packable convertible, paddle…read moreboards.

Super helpful in getting us set up with SUPs and related equipment. Great value on the boards at…read morethe factory store