Awesome shop, sucks that they're closing. They had a 50 percent off sale although all boards were sold. It's sad that one of the only skate shops near me is closing. They were super friendly and fast service. read more

BEST SERVICE EVER!!! Hector and Mateo were AMAZING!! New favorite store downtown San Carlos. They were so fun, kind and helpful. They must have helped me try on 10 pairs of shoes and had the most patience and best attitude. Thank you soooo much!! Best employees ever I will be back and send all my friends that way!! 5 stars all the way!! read more

This review is for Ian - he was so so kind and personable. He was super helpful and patient, and we found a lot of good street/skate wear! For a good deal too! 10/10 would recommend to others and come back here. Thanks again, Ian! read more

Ok, so this story starts in my 20s with the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (I played it on the Dreamcast, a beloved and underrated system). The game was amazing, with footage of real skateboarders doing real tricks; I was tempted to learn. Around this time I also had a friend at work who was looking to get rid of his old skateboard, so he gave it to me. Every day after work I went to the parking lot near our apartment and pushed around. I tried learning to ollie for a few weeks without much luck, and eventually my interest fizzled out. But the skateboard moved with us from home to home for over 15 years. Fast forward to the pandemic. And the Tony Hawk Remastered (video game) announcement. If there isn't time to rediscover old hobbies during a shelter-in-place, when is it ever going to happen? I dug out the skateboards again and started skating around the Arroyo School parking lot while the kids were scooting and riding their bikes. I started practicing ollies in the garage (YouTube has gotten a lot better since the last time I tried to learn). And I saw a neighborhood friend cruising by on his new longboard from Society. The kids have shown some interest as well, carefully stepping on and off of the board. On Saturday I went to the store. Masks are required in the store, and only 8 customers are allowed at a time. A customer was already at the assembly counter, so Michael listened carefully to what I was looking for and brought over a few components for me to look at. He helped me to figure out that my current board is probably too narrow and patiently laid out options for trucks, wheels, and bearings. I grabbed a new helmet and a smaller pre-assembled board for the kids as well. After I paid, Michael carefully assembled my new board. I was really happy with the friendly and knowledgable service, and everyone else in the shop was really nice as well. I'm excited to come back! I've got some discounts through the customer loyalty program to spend. Today we went to the Stanford campus to skate (both inline skates and skateboards); we were there for nearly five hours (lots of breaks and some time to eat our sandwiches). It was a joy to ride around the wide hallways with their smooth concrete floors, and I was so excited to see my daughter and her friend enjoy their first experiences skateboarding. Hoping that this time, I'm able to finish learning how to ollie. I've got YouTube...and also my kids, who are fearless on wheels and could probably learn something from seeing their dad struggle to learn something new. read more

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My eight-year-old nephew asked for a skateboard for Christmas and I wanted to give him one that was of high quality. I did my research and decided that it's best to go to a skateboard shop (as opposed to purchasing online or at Target). I decided to check out Society and I'm glad I did. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The store is clean and well organized. Plus, the merchandise is fairly priced. My nephew wanted a board that was either all black or all white, but they didn't have either, so I opted for the closest thing possible. However, I couldn't resist adding some color when I saw the cool graphics on the grip tapes they had available. Once I had picked out what I wanted (board, grip tape, hardware, and wheels), they assembled the skateboard. They were also kind enough to find a box for me, so I could wrap it up. My nephew loves his new skateboard. Overall, I had a great experience and I would highly recommend checking out Society for your skateboard needs. read more

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Great service & excellent products. I would recommend this store if you need clothing products. read more

Society - Corduroy Shirt.. - Men's Clothing Near Me - San Carlos, California

Just got my new board from this skate shop it's my very first time trying out there skateboarding decks. Ian and Nikko took really good care of me Nikko put my board together for me. Ian was the sales guy good salesman good costumer service both of them !!!! read more

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A great source for street apparel and skateboarding accessories (and, obviously, boards). They sell lessons, have awesome staff, and are a fabulous business to support! read more

Totally smashed all expectations. Went out of their way to help me get the right wheels on these ancient quad roller skates. (Roller skate wheels and anything quad skates are all in stupid high demand rn.) The wheels are perfect for my skates. I was intent on diy the whole way and had to come back and get new bearings as the ones in these old skates were pretty well shot. After removing and cleaning the old ones and being discouraged they helped me get the bearings in properly and then even later adjusting the fit as my truck stems are a bit short. Great store with super customer service and things for the quad gang too! Thanks! read more

Society - Ancient Riedell red wing boots with vintage Chicago plates, the Skiff made in Calif wheels and bones bearings from the shop. - Men's Clothing Near Me - San Carlos, California

Great shop, well stocked, big and clean. Staff (especially Evan) is super knowledgeable, polite and welcoming. We bought a pair of pants for my son and are more than happy to come back in the future. read more

Appreciate all the help! Thanks Ian. Awesome store. Ian helped my son with all the things he needed and hooked him up with some stickers! read more

Society - Appreciate all the help with my son! Thanks Ian! - Men's Clothing Near Me - San Carlos, California

So far has been Great Service and Experience! My two Girls want to learn how to skateboard and since its a local store, decided to check it out, forgot his name (sorry, I will get it next time) he is Amazing! He did listen and explain eveto my girls not me! And I do appreciate it ! We took a beginner skateboard class and they love it! We did a rental skateboard just to try with the class, and now we are ready to purchase their skateboard and stuff!! You can buy anything online and maybe save some money! But I do believe in support our local businesses and you can always go back and ask for feedback on anything about skateboarding!! So Thank you ! read more

The associate working was exceptional. His warm welcome and willingness to help was greatly appreciated.

Bought my 1st longboard (Sector9) today with the help of Neil. Super helpful - thanks! Found some awesome suede high top shoes but they didn't have my size. :/ read more

Society - Wheels from Society - San Mateo $52/set - Men's Clothing Near Me - San Carlos, California

The staff is super friendly and helpful. Continuously check up and make sure your needs are met. My bf is already planning another trip.

I love the staff there. They were super helpful in finding the right parts for me and they even built my board FREE OF CHARGE. This is the best place to get a board In San Carlos. read more

I loved going to their skate camps as a kid but when the store manager at the San Carlos location told me to "F***king go sit over there" while he searched laws on redeeming a gift card under $10.00 for cash they LOST A LONG-TIME CUSTOMER. Working in retail for three years, I am familiar with this law and the manager's refusal to give me $5.62 was a true testament to their failure to provide quality customer service. It was a very demeaning experience and I always try to be polite and understanding at retail shops, especially after working in one. read more

Society is the best shop in the area. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgable. I've been a skater off and on for 15 years and this is my go to shop. They have an amazing selection of boards as well as some rare gems from smaller board manufactures. If you're looking to get a fresh new board or even learn to skate they've got you covered. The instructors are some of the best skaters in the area and I see them at the local parks all the time. The clothing and shoe selection is always current and way better than the trash you'd find at the mall. Support small business like this because they are hard to find and have truly earned it. read more

My son needed a new helmet for his scooter, and I decided to try Society to get him properly fitted. The staff here is very helpful - my kid had them hopping to find him just the right one. I liked their selection, and my son eventually picked a simple helmet that is comfortable and he actually wears. He can use it for scooting, skateboarding, or cycling, and the price wasn't bad either. We're planning to return for a skateboard one of these days. This is the kind of independepent local business I like to support. read more

When my youngest daughter (the mini shredder) wanted a new skateboard this summer, I was slightly dreading the prospect of finding a new one. When we had previously gone to a skate shop (Skateworks) a few years ago to buy her first board, it was not what you'd call appropriate for an eight-year-old girl: We were surrounded by posters of skantily clad women, profanity and rude symbology everywhere, and even some rude behavior by the staff. (It upset her more than it did me.) So for this trip I chose Society in San Carlos. It was a good call. The store was clean, professional, organized and the staff were friendly and mature. They certainly knew their stuff. After chatting with me and my daughter, they picked out the perfect, new board. Nothing super fancy; No big up-sell. Just a basic board that was a little higher quality than the one she had been using - a good learning board that will last a while. They've got some really nice clothing and shoes here too. I'm not a skateboarder or snowboarder, but they had a lot of stuff that caught my eye. My daughter had to drag me out before I started trying shirts on for size. read more

Definitely a cool shop, unfortunately I wish they had more snowboard type gear but hey, they've decided to focus on skate only. Which is fine though they somehow inherited Core Boadshops old mailing list otherwise I'd never have known about this place. Came in unfortunately the day before the Grand Opening and missed all the free shwag but I did get to look at some nice Four Star jackets as a possible fill for the spring snowboarding season (yes I'm looking that far ahead). The people are genuinely helpful and pleasant to deal with. Hopefully as time passes their inventory will grow a bit and encompasses a few more things that I'll be looking for. read more

This place rocks. Past the boarding goodies, they have Womens goodies & a huge mens collection. Great place to buy gifts locally! Prices are fair & it seems that they often have great sales going on to boot. Skater& non-skater brands fyi Store is well organized, very cool helpful staff, and mustn't forget.. shoes!!! If you're a Toms or Adidas junkie, you should holler at Society. Also, highly recommend picking up one of their super soft Society Tshirts from the glass closet. Support these guys! read more

Took my son in to get his first skateboard as he is going to start taking some lessons. We know nothing about boards and were guided to the basics of what was needed. We were not pushed or sold into more than what was needed. Salesperson was easy going and patient with our questions. Thanks for the great shopping experience. read more

My 14 year old enjoys shopping here. A fair amount of variety, extremely friendly staff, and their deck collection is fun!

I was at the Beresford skate park and saw a table with a Society banner. Someone was having a skate party and Society came out with an instructor for a small group of boys. I immediately found this store in San Carlos and was impressed. The store has lots of skate apparel and skater equipment. My son is only 5 but cool place for my older nephews and godson. They also offer skate lessons and party. read more

I found out about this store about a year ago and since then, without even noticing, my entire wardrobe from head to toe switched to their clothing. Cool store with a unique vibe, great brands and friendly service. On top of that, the store organizes art shows and skate lessons and by seeing kids on the street with their society stickers on their helmets, it's clear the community loves them. I recommend shopping here to everyone. Guys and girls will find what they need without going to the generic brand chain stores. 5/5. read more

I've been looking for my first longboard to ride with before arriving to this place. After doing some research, I've had a good idea on what kind of board I wanted. When I arrived to this place, they were nice to introduce me to other types of skateboard that I didn't consider as well as the names and parts of a skateboard. After looking through the boards, I picked one out and I'm glad to have purchased from them. The customer service was great and they were informative. The only issue I've had was later on when I wanted to clean my board and I was looking for some grip gum to clean the grip tape and they told me that they were sold out. I was thinking in my head, no worries I'll just come back in a few weeks. 3 weeks later and they still didn't have it and they told they can just replace the grip tape for around $5. There was nothing wrong with the grip tape so I took a pass on their offer and haven't been back for accessories since. I found out soon after reading that I could just buy some belt sander cleaner and clean my board like that since it is the same material (thank goodness for Sears hardware department). Overall, this is a cool place to pick out a new board or if you are just unfamiliar to it but when it comes to accessories and maintenance, I would have to look around before deciding where to buy it. read more

This company is like something out of a movie. It does not matter if you are a novice skater, a skate rat or just looking for some cool clothes their service and assortment is amazing. My family and I are huge fans of the shop and their lessons. This is literally my favorite small business. read more

Garbage ass shop, wont even sell you shoes if you fit them or went out the way for them even if they have in stock. Fuck these bozos

Ian is the man, great service! Nice selection of boards and clothing. Have a lot of options to choose from.

Seems like every time I cruise in here there's a member of their staff standing, smiling, and ready to shoot the shit with me while I peruse the shoes and shirts. This isn't always the case in skate shops, so it's a refreshing change of pace. I don't skate so I'm just a poser who likes the fashion but they have a large selection of decks and hardware for those who surf the sidewalks. read more

This is a role model of how a retail business should operate. The staff is very knowledgeable and all of the merchandise is very well priced (the down side is that you want to buy everything). The passion behind the staff and quality product lines are something everyone should experience for them self. I wanted a particular pair of shoes and they went above and beyond to find them. Thanks for going that extra mile and making me a very happy costumer. read more

Great experience! Staff are wearing masks, and they're super helpful. No matter what your skating level, this is the place for you. I'll definitely be coming again! read more

Finally got a chance to check this place out. Thanks Narbe for the great selection and deals! We'll be back for sure! The place looks great! Jenn =0) (Alfred's Wife) read more

GREAT SHOP! Walked in today looking for a new longboard. Spotted it right away. The store is very organized and has everything from boards to clothing. Crew very helpful. Enjoying my new ceviche! read more

Thank you, Ara and Nicky. Society is fantastic. The name Society itself is appropriate - the retail aspect of the shop is excellent, but it's evident that this is part of a larger orientation towards community involvement and sponsorship of creative expression. I have a 10 year-old boy, who has been smitten with boarding for a couple of years. When he found the Society day-camp for making a long-board, this past summer, he was in heaven. I was able to enrol both him and his friend. The boys were encouraged and mentored by the staff, who like working with kids. Ara and Nicky both gave the level of attention that made this a special experience for the boys. The Society crew - without exception - are positive and obviously care about what they do. The emphasis they have on the creative aspects of skating shows - and they communicate that enthusiasm to the kids they engage with. read more

Great skateboard store! Note that hours have been modified to 12pm-6pm Monday through Friday and 11am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday

Crazy nice guys and tons of inventory and selections... just got back into skating - these guys dont judge the fat old timers and even threw in a discount.... really helpful Trying to get my daughter into skating and a place like this makes it easy, hope they are around for a while read more

cool people, cool gear and impeccable customer service!

Wonderful customer service and great selection of skateboards, gear, and hip clothing! Thank you Society!