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    McGill's Skate Shop

    4.7 (95 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    It's hands down the best skate shop around he's got everything that has to do with skateboarding you never know who you might run into there it's the mecca of skateboard shops in San Diego if you haven't been there and you know what's good and what's garbage and you don't want to buy trash from wallmart or Tillie's and want your skateboarding money to go to skateboarders and not some corporation that is just trying to cash in on skateboarding...you should probably get your ass to Encinitas and check it out..

    Brandon setting up our new deck
    Franck P.

    If you love Skateboarding there is no question and no need to talk about McGill's... just to show you how cool is the shop, call them and if you type 3 you can talk to our legend! Anyway, for almost a decade I love to swing buy anytime I need a new board for me or my kids. James at the front is the guy you need if you are buying your board for your very first time. If you're lucky you will see other legends such as Cab or Staab... I just a new board, a sweet Santa Cruz for my son Cruz! I got a free grip and got my board set up in 10min! Do not order on Amazon for your kiddos, get the experience of a real skate shop... and support your local businesses at that big time! Thanks McGill Skateshop that new set up that I will put under the tree...

    Jane W.

    This is a great shop!!! Went in here with our son, to get his new deck set up. As parents, we don't know a ton about skating. Was so nice to have the guys here, James and Merick (Sorry if I'm spelling his name wrong), be SUPER helpful and didn't make us feel 'uncool' for not knowing the ins and outs of options. Definitely will be back!

    tina s.

    Passing through from Huntington Beach en route to San Diego is McGill's skate shop where the owner himself has a piece in skateboarding history. Just look him up and you will see how his love for this "lifestyle" has inspired this skate shop to exist....support the local shop and thanks for carrying the Lakai collaboration of my Bruce Lee T-shirt!!!!

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    Really nice board selections and there clothes are fire a little expensive but that's just me.

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    Didn't even check back to see for another size after he mentioned shoes are new and no one has asked for them....

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    Usually grip tape is free at skate shops if you get a new board. Not here. Also the decks are More expensive than other shops.

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    Great atmosphere at this skate shop. My daughter came out with a new deck, something she can call her own instead of my old decks.

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