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 service, helped me set up my new longboard and gave me tips to stay safe ! Zero judgement…read moreif you don't know much about skateboards, they were very helpful in guiding me through what I needed to know. Plus, I got to see the two shop dogs at the end of my visit !! HIGHLY recommend going here

Wonderful costumer service and great prices!! My daughter…read moreleft with a skateboard, knee/elbow pads, helmet!!

I haven't skated in ten years and for quit a while now, I've been feening to skate. I bought a…read moreboard to skate for fun, exercise and just get back into an old hobby. The day I bought it, I wasn't planning on buying one but I was going to the beach in I.B. and I came across this skate shop so i figured I would peep it out for fun; I'm effing glad I did. I was browsing around the store and through the decks for about fifteen minutes before I even considered actually buying a new deck. I met Salvador senior and Salvador Jr who are super chill guys, laid back, knowledgeable and just rad guys, seriously. So, after testing out about seven blank decks, i finally found the right size and it was a go. I ended up buying a blank deck, black magic grip tape, bones bearings and shorty's hardware for $35!!!!! Since the wheels I had on my trucks were beyond rusted, it took the father and son team over an hour to take off the wheels and intense hammering to remove the bearings. Not only that, they also threaded the axle on my trucks to remove any rust to refurbish them, polished everything and lubricated the wheels and bearings. I can't believe how helpful these guys were. I owe them big time! I ended talking to the son for a while and he hooked me up with a skate shop T, skate magazines and a handful of stickers. No doubt about it, I'm going to continue on coming here. I.B.s best skate shop! Wait, South Bay's best skate shop!!

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.

This place is sick. Super laid back and has good quality finds. I went in for sunglasses and ended…read moreup walking out with a hoodie too. The people there are a great vibe

Service was awesome and there were so many styles and colors to choose from at a very good price…read more I will definitely come back to shop.

Great local shop with all of the history. Great selection. Make it a point support your local shops…read morein the community. They make a difference.

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!

Setting was phenomenal. Too many people were allowed on the…read morerink at a time. Capping attendance would have been great. Skates were not available in half sizes--MAJOR safety issue. No kid prices available. Same price for everyone. There was a later of water on the ice. Another major safety issue. Prices were astronomical for what was offered.

As as others have mentioned, this experience has so much potential but falls short in so many…read moreareas. Of course, skating by the sea with incredible views next to The Del sounds amazing in theory. Overall, we had fun. BUT, the company who runs the rink (not affiliated with the hotel) does almost everything wrong safety-wise. 1. Expensive. Adults and kids alike pay $40 for 90 minutes of skating. You buy your tickets online and choose your time to skate, but the reservation times aren't monitored which results in overcrowding on the ice and UNSAFE conditions. If you're not an experienced skater I would recommend wearing a helmet- especially for the littles!! 2. SO MUCH WATER on the ice. Virtually no maintenance or resurfacing of the ice! Literally skating through puddles, kids falling all over the place and getting soaked. 3. Staff running the rink are very young- no one looked over the age of 20- they all seemed inexperienced and not intervening on the ice when they should (kids skating too fast, going the wrong way, etc). Felt chaotic. 4. Not enough skate monitors out on the ice. Most of the time the staff were seemingly invisible and did next to nothing to help when people fell. One kid hit the back of his head quite hard and another skater helped him more than the staff did. 5. THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE skates ever. My daughter has blisters and my ankles are bruised from the hard plastic rubbing against them. 5. No cubbies or lockers to store your shoes, etc. while skating. So disorganized! 6. No decent seating areas or shade for general seating unless you want to pay ridiculous prices for igloo reservations. Overall we had fun, but I am thankful that my kids and I got out of there without breaking any bones!

The experience was pleasant from the moment my sons and I walked through the door. Very informative…read moreand never pushy. Helped my son get a new deck for his skateboard. Thank you so much for the kind hospitality :) It's hard to find places that really go the extra mile. Thank you Erik, Noah 10, and Nathaniel 12.

We were looking to get a GSHOCK watch and saw that ISH is a certified retailer. As we walked in I…read morewas pleasantly surprised by the variety of items the store has ranging from clothing, shoes, hats, backpacks and skateboards! The staff were ALL super helpful and knowledgeable about the product and also in helping us find the right watch. The watch that we liked was out of battery. The owner offered to switch out the batteries for us and highly recommended the watch to us. All of the staff members were rocking them. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to support a local business so we agreed. As soon as the watch was ready we received a text and we went to pick up the watch! We love it!! Thank you Ish and the entire Ish family for the great customer service!

I cannot share enough good things about Jim Bell Skateboard Ramps…read more After calling and emailing so many different companies to try to get custom-made skate ramps, I was feeling incredibly discouraged. Many businesses never returned my calls or emails, and others were outright unkind -- including experiences that were transphobic, ableist, or dismissive in ways that were genuinely hurtful. From the very first interaction, Jim was the complete opposite. Jim was kind, compassionate, respectful, and incredibly understanding. He listened carefully to my needs, took my health and accessibility concerns seriously, and made me feel safer, understood, and valued throughout the entire process. He is extremely knowledgeable about his craft, and it shows -- he answered all of my questions thoroughly and went above and beyond to make sure the ramps would truly work for me, not just meet basic specs. It is rare to find a business owner who combines this level of skill and professionalism with genuine human decency and inclusivity. Jim Bell Skateboard Ramps is a truly inclusive, accessibility-aware business that clearly cares about people, not just sales. Because of Jim, I am so excited to be getting my custom 2-foot quarter pipes built. I'll be posting photos once they're complete, and I honestly cannot wait. If you are looking for custom skate ramps, stop searching and contact Jim Bell Skateboard Ramps. If you want to work with someone who is talented, inclusive, accessibility-aware, and genuinely cares about their customers, do not hesitate to reach out. I highly, highly recommend Jim. Thank you so much, Jim, for being such an amazing human and for making this experience such a positive one.

I recently bought a backyard mini ramp through Jim Bell Skate Ramps -- it was a transfer from one…read moreof his previous builds -- and the whole experience was top notch. Jim came out personally to check out our space, and we worked together on customizing the original ramp to fit both our layout and our skating ability. He and his crew showed up exactly when they said they would, treated our property with care, and the build went off without a hitch. The craftsmanship is incredible -- solid, clean, and clearly built to last. Someone once told me Jim is the best ramp builder in San Diego, and after working with him, I 100% agree. He was respectful of our timeline, easy to communicate with, and by the end of the install, it honestly felt like we'd known him for years. Can't recommend him enough.

I want to thank Chris for such a good job he is so kind and I really thank you guys for hiring him…read more He really like is a good guy so thanks once again, and I definitely will be back.

Shiekh is a dying chain as the company filed for bankruptcy a few years ago, they're shrinking in…read moresize by closing down a lot of their locations, San Diego was no exception, as the location in Plaza Bonita closed and become a VR game store, not they have a smaller one in Chula Vista mall, hiding behind a bunch of restaurants, lucky for them they have a partnership with Sangre Mia by actor Diego Tinoco to attract some customers, but they didn't do very well either with line management nor boosting up the sales, they could have printed out a bunch of Diego pictures and provided them to the people who waited in line, maybe they would get some business traction, instead they have signs posted on the windows, but they refused to give them to anyone, people who came to the meet and greet had to buy stuffs or bring their own items for Diego to sign, not Diego fault, but it is not a good business strategy here, hope you guys improve in the future especially you organized an event during Comic Con.