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Top San Diego Skateboarding Spots: From Hidden Gems to Local Legends

Whether you’re new in town or a born-and-raised San Diegan, this guide covers the best San Diego skateboarding spots, from legendary parks to lesser-known hills that locals swear by.

August 18, 2025 — Nicole Grodesky

Best Skateboard for Beginners Based on Riding Style

Choosing your first skateboard starts with your riding style. This guide covers six beginner setups—Sidewinder, Crusher, Carving, Freeride, Commuter, and Park—plus key gear tips to help new skaters build confidence and keep the stoke high.

July 29, 2025 — Nicole Grodesky

Ride the Dream: The New 41” Dropper Dream Longboard

The 41” Dropper Dream longboard is a surf-inspired freeride board built for carving, sliding, and creative street riding. Featuring a 5/8” drop rocker mold, solid concave, and mini double kicks, it offers control and versatility. Complete with Gullwing Reverse trucks, Nineball wheels, and ABEC 5 Blaze bearings, it’s ready to ride straight out of the box. Designed in collaboration with Juan Marante (@elgrantocayo), this board turns your pavement into a dream wave.

May 15, 2025 — Dennis Telfer

Sector 9 x Clark Little Reconnect

Discover the return of Sector 9’s epic collaboration with wave photographer Clark Little as it takes it's new shape in the Fractal Shave Ice.

May 02, 2025 — Dennis Telfer

The Sector 9 Lookout: A 100% Bamboo Longboard Favorite

Discover the Sector 9 Lookout 100% Bamboo Longboard—featuring a drop-through design, smooth carving, and custom artwork by Salty Timbers for the perfect ride.

April 25, 2025 — Dennis Telfer

The New Ben Gravy Board is here!

Ben Gravy’s life revolves around fun and chasing the dream—and luckily for us, he brings us along for the ride through his vlog. His continuous quest for stoke is something...

April 18, 2025 — Dennis Telfer

Isla Hardy - Rising Star!

ISLA HARDY: The Rising Star of Surf & Skate In the world of competitive surfing, few young athletes generate as much excitement as Isla Hardy. Hailing from the wave-rich coastline...

April 03, 2025 — Dennis Telfer

61mm Butterballs featuring Jared Henry

The 61mm 80a Butterballs offer the same shred-able formula that's become a fan favorite for so many riders over the years, but in a more compact package. The new 61mm...

June 18, 2020 — Derek Hall

Devil's Gamble Tour: Part 1

The van is pack and the Sector 9 Downhill Division starts their journey to the Devil’s Peak Downhill. Sin City is the first stop to meet up with Las Vegas...

December 12, 2019 — Louis Pilloni

DEVIL'S GAMBLE TOUR: TEASER

The Sector 9 Downhill Division loaded up the van in San Diego to make their way to Colorado for the Devil's Peak Downhill Race. Here's a taste of the action...

November 27, 2019 — Louis Pilloni

2019 MARINER MAPLE LOOKOUT - FEATURING LOUIS PILLONI

Staring out the porthole, dreaming of the serene marine landscape? Envisioning perfect cerulean barrels? Well, we can't help you get there, but we can keep the fantasy going with the...

November 21, 2019 — Louis Pilloni

2019 CAVERN CUTBACK FEATURING JIMMY RIHA

Keep it groovy with the Cavern Cutback. This versatile shape is constructed with a fiberglass and maple sandwich, which provides the rider with both flex and control. This allows for...

September 19, 2019 — Louis Pilloni