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Skateworks

4.9 (103 reviews)
ModerateSkate Shops
Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Rose G.

This place is amazing and I will be back for more skate gear as I progress. Not gonna lie, I was kinda anxious about going to a skate shop. I'm a total beginner and just was interested in picking up the basics to get started, but was a little not looking forward to people maybe being mean to me because I don't know anything about skating. But you won't find that here! Everyone at the shop is super kind and the woman that helped me pick out a beginner skateboard, safety pads, and a helmet was so amazingly nice! I really appreciated her kindness to me when I wasn't super comfortable and out of my element in picking up a new hobby. Thank you for making the start of this new journey a wonderful experience and making me feel welcome. It really meant a lot and I'll be sure to come back here for more gear!

New Atom Pulse outdoor wheels and new Reds bearings.
Mini K.

What a fun experience! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff, great selection, great prices. And sooooo nice! I am a newbie to roller skating after a 30yr hiatus. I'm still trying to determine if the skates I have are the right fit, and I was encouraged to try on a bunch of roller skates (even though I didn't plan on buying a new pair just yet). I got new Atom Pulse outdoor wheels and new Reds bearings. I learned a lot! Thank you! Here's a pic of my work-in-progress skates--the orange plates are now painted black, just need to change the cushions for a more pleasing color. Exited to try out my new setup!

Gwendolyn K.

Wow! Such a great specialty shop! Sophia was so helpful and knowledgeable. She really became a mentor for my daughter who is just getting into skateboarding. She taught my daughter how to build her custom board. What an empowering experience for a young girl! We Sophia! Bill was so friendly and knowledgeable in so many things, especially classic movies! We'll be back soon!

Dell K.

Update: Covid distancing game is strong here , Pre- sanitize before coming in , nice set up at the table , only 6 People allowed in . LOVE visiting this skate shop. Bill is an amazing shop owner, customer service here is still top-notch! Support small businesses. Got a few more wheels for roller skates , trucks and bearings for some skateboards for a friend.

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Melinda M.

Sweet skate shop in Santa Cruz. The two guys working the store were helpful. It's not intimidating at all so this is the place to check our if you're getting into skateboarding or rollerskating. I was pretty surprised they had a good selection of quality Suregrip rollerskates in stock. They also have a wide range of protective knee/elbow/wrist pads. Ample amount of skateboards to also choose from whether you're into skating at the park, street, long boarding, or cruising. I ended up getting some Moxi Fundae rollerskate wheels and bearings. I could've installed them onto my rollerskates myself at home but they said they could do the installations for no additional cost. Within a couple minutes my skates were ready to roll.

Employee replacing the old bearings with the new

Excellent customer service! Very clean organized store. I noticed discounts around the shop, which is always really nice! It was pretty quiet too, not many people there at the time we stopped in, which I love. The guy working recommended us to local skateparks by name, which we checked out and they were totally awesome!

Gio V.

I was nervous at first walking into my first skate shop the workers where so welcoming and helpful they did everything I needed done on my board I am in love with this place gave me free stickers the best service ever and I will for sure come back next time. Ps it's the red baker board kid that was asking a lot of questions because it was my first time in a skate shop :)

New skates, helmet and pads!
Lindsay S.

Nick was great helping me buy my first real quad skates, pads and helmet! He was super knowledgeable and even recommended a good park to skate at (which I've since forgotten). I can't wait take them for a spin!

Thank you skateworks!
Ashley M.

The owner and his staff are so incredibly friendly! The owner was so helpful to me and getting me set up so I can get my skates. The sizing on the websites for moxi-Riedell are confusing and he had me come down and to try on some sizes he had in stock. Shockingly I was usually a 7.5-8 street shoes and wore a 6 in skate so I'm stoked I came him to get fitted. My skates are awesome, support your local shops when ever you can! Especially this one!

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28 days ago

Legitimately one of the only local skate shops around town. Great selection, great vibes, great prices.

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11 months ago

best shop. awesome people. extremely helpful. conveniently located. also good burritos around the corner.

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I went on a Tuesday and it was closed. The new COVID hours are Monday Wednesday Friday 12-5pm.

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Been going to this spot for a few years now when we make it down to the coast!…read moreFriendly knowledgeable staff helps us with everything! Recently submitted entries for Jimbo Phillips drawing contest! Highly recommended!

I had one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever encountered at this store…read more I came in to purchase some apparel for my children, and my daughter picked out a shirt that was on clearance. As I was checking out, the cashier informed me that all clearance sales were final. I acknowledged that and told him that was fine. The problem began when the cashier struggled to remove the security sensor from the shirt. After several unsuccessful attempts, he decided to use wire cutters to remove it while it was still attached to the shirt. My husband even pointed out that doing so would likely damage the garment. Despite the warning, the cashier continued and ultimately tore a sizeable hole in the armpit of the shirt. At that point, we understandably told him we no longer wanted the shirt since it had been damaged by an employee during the checkout process. To our disbelief, the cashier insisted that "all sales are final." I explained that the shirt was not damaged when we agreed to purchase it and that the damage occurred because of their employee's actions. A manager was then called over and made the equally absurd statement that clearance items are on sale because they are defective. The shirt was not defective when we selected it--it became defective because their employee damaged it while attempting to remove the security tag. Rather than taking responsibility for their mistake, they told us we either had to find another item of the same price or take the ripped shirt. Their complete lack of accountability and customer service was shocking. In the end, we found another shirt, sparing them from having to refund the $18.95 they seemed so determined not to return. The entire situation could have been resolved with a simple apology and common sense. Instead, we were met with excuses, poor service, and a complete disregard for customer satisfaction. Based on this experience, I will never shop here again and would not recommend this store to anyone.

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First ride on the new board and wheels!
First ride on the new board and wheels!
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