I am a senior skater and these guys look after me, like I am family!…read moreTurned me on to vintage hardware for my old skates!

This is, literally, a garage. Crammed with everything you might want and need for your skating…read moreneeds. Easy to find, right off the freeway. It was easy to find street parking this day, but there are a few tiny parking spaces in front of the building with a 15 minute time limit, however. They had some skate vids on the telly for some entertainment and motivation. The guys running the shop were super chill and gave us good prices for decks, trucks, t-shirts, bearings, and grip tape today. We would visit this place again for sure.

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

Arts-Rec is simply dope. It's more than a clothing/skate shop, it's a pillar of the community…read more Hosting cool drop parties with free food and drinks, creating and developing their own brand-as well as collaborating with big brands like Nike, Arts-Rec is a true force to be reckoned with. Founded in 2018 by San Diego's own Kellen James, Arts-Rec is not to be missed. Stop in and you'll immediately sense that this store, and it's associates, are connected. There's a rhythm and a beat to what they're doing here, and it's music to my ears. Shout out the whole Arts-Rec as a staff, a label, and as a mfin' crew.

Worst online buying experience I've ever had. They mislabeled a shoe on their site with the…read moredescription and SKU for [Insert Shoe Name X]. I messaged them before shipping to warn them of the mix-up, but they ignored me, sent the wrong shoe anyway, and are now refusing to allow a return or issue a refund. They made the mistake, ignored the warning, and are forcing me to pay for it. Absolutely unacceptable. Stay far away.

Always coolest gear and I like the variety of shoes especially. They helped me with my free skates…read moreand even stripped and reapplied all the grip tape. They installed some German bearings and my skates glid d smooth as silk. The have a large variety of skateboards and they'll even build it for you right there. I highly recommend this shop

Great skate shop in north park, friendly staff, only complaint is wish they carried more XXL sizes…read morefor the bigger fellas. Definitely good selection and fair prices!

New skate shop you MUST check out if you're a die hard skater. Great selection of boards and…read moreapparel (men's only). Reasonably priced. Across from the Starbucks on college and Oceanside blvd. Just do it please check these guys out

This skateshop is hands down one of the best hidden gems in the PQ and Oceanside area. From the…read moremoment you step in, you can feel the genuine love for skateboarding and the culture. The owner is the real deal, deeply rooted in the community, well-connected in the industry, and always down to share stories about legendary skaters he knows personally. He's built a space that's more than just a shop, it's a hub for skaters to chill, hang out, and talk all things skateboarding. What really sets this place apart is how much the owner truly cares. The positive vibes are unmatched and he's constantly creating opportunities for the community. He's always available to talk, whether it's about skating, life, or just kicking it and sharing stories. If you ever have a slight issue or feel some type of way, just reach out to him--he's a super open and genuine dude who actually listens and wants to make things right. Thanks to him, I had the chance to meet Sean Cliver and the Strangelove crew at an in-house event. Such a sick experience. Even got my wife's Strangelove Dunk SB signed. If you're into skating, culture, and good people, this is the spot. Support local, stop by, and see for yourself.

Best shop in SD with an owner who supports skateboarding from supporting local kids to old dudes…read moreand pros in the Olympics. The shop decks are printed in the good wood, which is probably why that's what everyone's riding at the skatepark down the road.

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!

Just bought some grip tape for my daughter's skateboard. Great price, the gentleman was very kind…read moreand helpful. I will definitely be back for all things related to my daughter's board. Love supporting a local shop. Looks like they have a great selection of everything.

Took a friend in who'd just bought a second hand board and wanted it checked out…read more No upsell was piled on. No knocking a board they didn't sell. Just happy to check it out for us and make sure it was safe. Not even a discussion about billing us for it. There was a recommendation for better bearings, which we took. But, again, the no pressure vibe made the recommendation so much easier to trust. We also got to meet the dogs, which was super cool. Exactly the kind of small business I LOVE supporting. We'll be back.

Awesome old school skate shop, had everything you would want along with great service from the…read morestaff! I'm still seeking Master Chin in my mid 50's, will never stop riding! Will always buy my boards from McGills!

Excellent customer service, James does a fantastic job. Definitely recommend as the place to get…read moreyour skateboard parts.

Small local surf, skate, and snow shop! You'd be surprised how much they can fit in the store and…read moreit's bigger than you'd expect. Great selection and carry some brands I was surprised to see but also stoked to see. Alec was solid help and super nice! Great knowing that this is less than 5 minutes from me

I was looking for a new board since I'm transitioning from a longboard to shortboard but don't…read morewanna jump all the way to a 5ft shortboard ya know? So for the past year basically, I've been researching and demo-ing boards cause I like to try before I buy. This past weekend I actually got to try some Torq boards and fell in love with the 7'2 modfish. I even saw someone out in the lineup with a beautiful blue version of it so I pulled the trigger. I had no idea how popular Torq surfboards were because I was calling shop after shop and the answer was the same "Sorry we're all sold out but the next batch coming in is XX date". I feel extremely lucky to happen upon this shop because what were the chances they'd have the exact BRAND, MODEL, SIZE, and COLOR??? Plus it was like one of the last ones (if not, the last one) in stock at the store. The universe has answered my wishes. The staff was super friendly and easy to talk to as well!

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.