Best skate shop in the East Bay. I've been coming here for the past 20+ years, first for myself and…read morethen for each of my 3 kids. Great selection, friendly staff -- anytime anyone asks me where to buy their first setup, I always steer them here. You dan't go wrong! It's also become a tradition to take all my visiting out of town skate friends here each trip.

We had such a great experience at 510 Skateboarding. I brought my kids in to get helmets and pads,…read moreand the owner, Dandy, helped us personally. She was incredibly patient making sure their helmets fit just right, and even gave them free stickers--which completely made their day. Dandy told us she opened the shop back in 1998 right after graduating from UC Berkeley, and she's kept it going ever since. In today's world, when so many people just buy straight from brands online, it's amazing to see a brick-and-mortar shop like this still thriving. It's not easy, but it's clear how much she cares about her community and her customers. The shop itself is fantastic--great selection of shoes, clothes, hats, skateboard decks, trucks, and more. The vibe is super friendly and laid-back, and you can tell it's a real community hub. Honestly, 510 is a total asset to the Bay Area. We'll definitely be back.

It was my daughter's birthday, and we decided to bring her in to get her very first skateboard,…read morebest decision ever! From the moment we walked in, Antonio made us feel so welcome. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and took the time to help my daughter design the perfect skateboard. They had so many awesome deck designs to choose from, a great selection of wheels, and tons of fun stickers that made the whole experience even more exciting for her. While we were waiting for everything to be put together, I believe the manager came out and was just as friendly. He welcomed us and made us feel right at home, which really added to the overall experience. One thing that really stood out to me was a sign about rewarding kids for getting good grades. I thought it was such a cool idea that they encourage kids by letting them earn free skateboard parts and other goodies. I love seeing businesses invest in their community like that. Thank you to Antonio and the whole team for making my daughter's first skateboard such a fun and memorable experience. We will definitely be back!

I will do my best to leave an honest review! The staff at this location are very friendly, but I…read morebelieve the piercing artists aren't too experienced. About a year ago for my birthday, my husband took me here to get my snake eyes tongue piercing redone, and the girl was very sweet and confident, which I found comforting. however, I think she followed where my piercing had ripped, so I can't completely blame her, but it healed crooked and I wasn't happy and had to take it out. It was $65 down the drain. Thinking this was a one-off, we ended up going to get my husband's nose pierced for his birthday, but they hit a nerve and it did not heal correctly, got infected and ended up needing to be taken out. I think that the staff are very friendly here, but they need more experienced piercers. The lady who changed out my piercings at this location was very sweet and cleaned them out for free. She did not change or give me new jewelry, but she cleaned my existing jewelry for free, and I really appreciated her. I wish I remembered her name, but it has been so long. I only just joined yelp. Sweet young black lady. Very bubbly. 3 stars for staff friendliness but they do need experience.:(

We had a great experience with extremely helpful staff who helped us revamp an old board that had…read morenostalgic value. He went far and above what we expected to accommodate my son who is learning. The price was VERY reasonable. We also loved the layout of the store, fun to look around and also watch the lessons visible in the back. Highly recommend.

Finally found a shop that carries S1 helmets and Loaded longboards, yes to the good stuff!…read more Excited to sign up for lessons with my child, such a cool skate shop - didn't check out their shoes but glad I got a better insert cushion inside my helmet to get that snug and secure feeling. Can't wait to bring my kid here, maybe I'll get a regular deck if I learn to drop in, eventually! Now to find g-form padding..

George and Aaron always give the best customer service! I always enjoy my visits with them to get…read moremy skates sharpened , new inserts or anything my skates need.

Excellent skate sharpening and knowledge overall. It's well worth a longer drive for us as they…read moreare probably some of the best known in the area.

Mission Skateboards is a solid skate shop.There is quite a skateboard scene in the Mission as have…read morebeen to the skate parks here. I used to surf back in the day & skated a bit yet the ocean was more thing yet still have respect for skateboarding. I remember Mike McGill & Tony Hawk in the day. Skateboarding gets kudos for me for if you wipe out hitting the cement is no joke so definitely takes a daredevil to do this. In Mission Skateboards is Dying Breed SF Streetwear Clothing. I got to meet the designer & co-founder Andres Gonzalez. I like some of his designs as hip hop meets the streets with an urban edge. Happy 4th!

Scott was very helpful and patient needed a board to mob around the city and he made sure I was…read moretaken care of! The board I purchased is great I'm supper happy with it!

Great rental experience! I recently rented 3 bouldering pads for a week, and the rates were a…read morefantastic value; much less expensive than other rental options I looked at. When we realized all 3 pads wouldn't fit in our car alongside our luggage, we went back in and the employee working was super helpful, easily swapping one out for a smaller size with zero hassle. Both picking up and dropping off the gear was completely seamless. Highly recommend their rental department; I'll definitely be renting and buying from them again!

A one star rating is harsh ... but as my neck hurts, I feel it's justified…read more I rented a wetsuit for today's Sunday Alcatraz Open. The neck chafing: however, the wetsuit I got scratched the right side of my neck, and it hurts. The irony is after the swim, I realized that a wetsuit isn't really needed: warm water at 64 degrees with great weather - but I won't know in advance. I hope they either fix it or retire it. Otherwise,I'd give it a five star. Housed in an old rink. Very pleasant with excellent service.

This is about the new business, not when it was owned by George…read more I've been dealing with SP-Teri for the good part of a year. You can see the photos for the "custom skates" they sent me. If you can even call it that. I have returned the product and have not gotten my money back. I do not want them to try to fix anything as I do not trust their cobbler knows what they're doing. Unless I'm interested in ending my career. I'm not one to usually do any of this but I want to warn people to NOT BUY from SP-Teri EVER. As I know others have been having issues with their workmanship.

We have been SP-Teri's loyal customers for about 4 - 5 boots now. From child to adult, we trusted…read moreGeorge with our (now adult) child's boot and skate blade recommendations. I will tell you why he's the best guy in town. George is a 2nd generation skate boot-maker. George designs the boot to fit the skaters foot. Not only that, but the materials he uses makes sure the boots are of the best quality and they are built to last. My skater went through 4 - 5 boots not because they fell apart, but because they advanced as a skater or her feet grew. George and his crew did a great job, from beginning to end, recommending blades as they grew and advanced in their sport, tweaking the fit just so, so that blisters and callouses did not set in and occasionally providing a sharpening when we were in a pinch! So here's the thing about SP-Teri - they are simply the best. Four pairs of skating boots in 20 some-odd years and I'm here to tell you if it is quality skates we're looking for, look no further than SP-Teri. George and his crew have seen so many skater's feet that they can diagnose and fix anything that goes on with their skates. They stand behind their product 100%. A trip to SP-Teri usually begins with a paper tracing of the skater's foot and then based on they type of skater (dance, recreational, pairs, for realz), a recommendation will be made on the type of skates. Then, usually in concert with the skater's coach, blades are selected and the crew sets about hand-making the skates custom for the skater. At the first fitting, the skater tries on the boots, sensitive areas (ankle bones, back sides, etc.) are blown out and "cooked" into place (no, literally cooked into place - he puts them in an oven and cooks your boots while you wait.) Then skate blades are mounted and there's another quick look-see to make sure they are even and then the blades are tightened in and we're ready to go! If, along the way there are any problems that crop up, the crew does their best using years and years of experience to get the skater gliding again. So, yeah, almost 20 years later, I highly recommend SP-Teri. They are local and all-American, they know what they are doing from generations of experience and they stand behind their products. We've been to others (once) but we came back because really, to us, no one compares.

Amazing shop!! Katherine the owner rocks. Went in for a ding repair, they fixed it cheap, fast, and…read morethere are no signs that it was ever there. I will definitely be going back!

Absolute gem of a surf shop and the only one I know of that's convenient to the East Bay area!!…read moreThey are stocked up with all of your NorCal surf needs, from standalone wetsuit hoods to ding repair to soft tops, and the owner and staff are excellent resources for middling surfers like myself haha. Hope the community can support this lovely shop and I can return for an actual board once I'm worthy of one! Oh, and the prices here are more than reasonable. Best value in the Bay Area, plus will happily pay extra to support locally owned businesses over Amazon or chains.

Solid board, service, and board build on the spot! Brought 7yo boys in for their first deck…read more Thanks, Hungry!

Best skate shop in the east bay!! Community based , they…read morealways have events And represent skateboarding to the fullest

West Coast is an absolute gem of a business! Jeff and his staff are top-notch at helping pick out…read moregear, offering a massive selection that is very fairly priced. I've been shopping here since 2005. A huge thanks to Jeff and the team for all their help today selecting a helmet, glove, and cleats. We kept them past closing, but we found the right gear and they never made us feel rushed or inconvenient. Top-notch service, selection, and pricing, what else can you ask for? PS: To anyone reading negative comments about the service, those judgments are shortsighted. The store is BUSY because the staff takes their time helping customers make the right choice. When you're spending hundreds of dollars on sports gear, they ensure you get what actually fits. Jeff and his staff routinely go out of their way for customers, even stepping into the batting cage to test out a bat. If you're looking for quick, surface-level service, stick to standard retailers. If you want deep, expert guidance that takes the necessary time, go to West Coast!

Disorganized store with tons of clutter. Impressive selection of merchandise, especially gloves…read more If you are left-handed, there are a TON of gloves to choose from. Poor customer service at checkout. I felt like I was interrupting their conversation by wanting to buy something, and then the cashier who rang up my items was multitasking by scrolling through her phone's Facebook app. She barely said a word to me. Experiences like mine drive people to buy things online.