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

First called to ask some questions as we are looking go my son's first skateboard and received the…read morefriendliest voice on the other end. We went down to take a look & they had a nice variety of nice looking boards. We were met with equally friendly attention to our needs. The prices are fair market value in my opinion. I must say my son could not decide and we walked out without a purchase, however, I would absolutely recommend this shop, I never felt pressured to make a decision and he even thanked us for stopping by! 10/10 service!

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

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!

Highly recommend this place!!!! Customer service is excellent very friendly and the atmosphere is…read moreawesome

Great skate shop very helpful and friendly. They always have the best selections and viberead more

This skateshop is hands down one of the best hidden gems in the PQ and Oceanside area. From the…read moremoment you step in, you can feel the genuine love for skateboarding and the culture. The owner is the real deal, deeply rooted in the community, well-connected in the industry, and always down to share stories about legendary skaters he knows personally. He's built a space that's more than just a shop, it's a hub for skaters to chill, hang out, and talk all things skateboarding. What really sets this place apart is how much the owner truly cares. The positive vibes are unmatched and he's constantly creating opportunities for the community. He's always available to talk, whether it's about skating, life, or just kicking it and sharing stories. If you ever have a slight issue or feel some type of way, just reach out to him--he's a super open and genuine dude who actually listens and wants to make things right. Thanks to him, I had the chance to meet Sean Cliver and the Strangelove crew at an in-house event. Such a sick experience. Even got my wife's Strangelove Dunk SB signed. If you're into skating, culture, and good people, this is the spot. Support local, stop by, and see for yourself.

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!

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.

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

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.

We always have such a good experience. I have no skate background but my daughters are getting into…read moreit and we have gotten all their gear here. James helped set the girls up with their boards, helmets, pads and he is always so knowledgable and nice. He was patient with my young daughters and let them take their time picking out grip tape and helped explain the board as he put it together. Definitely recommend this shop :)

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

The guys at Wavelines were really helpful and friendly when I went in to buy a wetsuit for my son…read more I definitely recommend this store!!

Went in to check on a couple of things for my kids. Was given some crap attitude just because dude…read morenamed Michael wanted to not be disturbed while playing skate on the TV. I grew up skating and coming here. But unfortunately, the shop has taken a drop in its service. Owner is chill and he is usually helpful and polite. But it's a bummer to see the terrible customer service and it being a huge turn off to other people including myself. Especially if someone may be coming in for their for time. Hope the dudes day gets better if he is having a bad day, but he is obviously grown enough and been at the shop long enough to know how he should be treating anyone new, young or old coming into the shop. Stay Blessed Pacific Drive, and hopefully this is seen as a message to be able to grow and learn from and taken as constructive criticism.

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.

Love this store. The people here are so nice, friendly and knowledgeable. I always see skaters here…read morebut I mainly come here for snowboarding. I've had my board bindings adjusted here and they taught my friend how to tighten his bindings. They genuinely want to help you out and can give you all the info you need. Highly recommend this place. They have epic deals on snow stuff in the back so check it out! 40% off!

Guy was Super Helpful!! Really knowledgeable Beautiful…read morestore. Parking was even easy I'm new to snowboarding and the guy new exactly what I needed