The board selection was really good, the dudes there were very chill and knowledgeable, 10/10…read morecustomer service

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!

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 in Barrio Logan has a really solid skate culture vibe. I like stopping by for the shoe…read moredrops, raffles, and first-come-first-serve releases--it always keeps things interesting. The service is above average and always solid. Definitely one of those spots that keeps the Barrio energy alive.

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.

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!

Love this Skateshop. My hubby and kiddos frequently check…read morethis shop out to see any latest cool items plus he loves them SBs. I wish they carried youth/kids sizes in the shop brand. I'm sure many including myself would buy the classic logo tee shirts for my kids. Thank You to the owner and staff for always being awesome. A hidden gem for the area.

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

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!

Owner is always very welcoming. Love making small talk with him and his customer service is…read moreamazing. I really value that in a small business and they have a pretty good selection of boards and also clothing.

Disappointing Experience - Poor Attitude and Unprofessional Behavior…read moreUnfortunately, our experience at URBN Skate Shop in Chula Vista was far from pleasant. We initially thought the gentleman helping us was nice, as we had been having a conversation with him. However, as the conversation continued, his attitude quickly changed the impression we had of him. He went on to speak negatively about other skate shops, referring to their boards as cheap, swap-meet merchandise, or something along those lines. What made this even more disappointing was that another local business had actually referred us to his shop. Instead of showing appreciation for that referral, he spoke poorly about other businesses. He repeatedly bragged about being the best skateboard seller in all of San Diego, claimed to have sold over 10,000 skateboards, and described himself as famous. Rather than coming across as knowledgeable and passionate about skateboarding, his comments came across as cocky and arrogant. The most awkward part was when I simply asked him his name. After carrying on a conversation with him, I thought it was a perfectly reasonable question. His response? "I'd rather not say." Seriously, who responds that way to a customer having a normal conversation with them? There is a difference between being confident in your business and making customers uncomfortable by putting down other businesses and boasting about yourself. A good business owner should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience without the arrogance or disrespect. We came in expecting a positive experience and left feeling disappointed by the attitude and lack of professionalism. Being knowledgeable about skateboards is one thing, but how you treat people matters just as much. Unfortunately, the customer service left a lot to be desired, and this experience did not leave us wanting to return. A little humility and basic courtesy would go a long way. As for board selection... it lacks.

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!

Stopped in the shop today to get some advice about a skateboard deck that I've had laying around…read more Jonathan was extremely affable and quick to educate me on what I needed to get it going. Really enjoyed the experience and will be back for a T-shirt in the near future. Thank you for a great experience experience and customer service.

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!

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

Hands down the best skate shop in all of San Diego…read more One of the last true to its roots board shops left here in San Diego. Everything is insanely reasonably priced. Everything you need to shred is at pacific drive. Will be coming here for as long as my body allows me to keep pushing

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.