Sunland Skate Shop — Attraction in Los Angeles

probably my favorite skate shop in LA right now for a few reasons. First the new owner is a really good skateboarder, grew up locally, and he is always at the CV park hyping people up. Second, he's super connected with the pros and different companies in the space so he has hook ups for pretty much every brand. I think him being a true skateboarder has made it so that he carries everything instead of just the options that are more corporate store would have. Last he has created a really cool vibe that is a lot more welcoming than the typical shop in my 23 years of skateboarding experience. A lot of the shops that are not as corporate have a really snobby intimidating vibe, but this was totally different. I went into buy a deck (8.3-8.5 in width) after breaking one at a local park. He had so many options from companies I really like (Girl, Enjoi, Real/Krooked/Anti-hero), as well as newer independent brands (pizza, leap, etc) some of which hadn't even heard of yet. it took me over an hour to pick because i was so hyped and he let me try all of them out. He also had a bunch of cool little tchotchkes that I considered buying for my friends in the skateboarding community given that it's the holiday season right now. we had a great chat about skateboarding, surfing and life in general. overall, I would say that the spot is good for a skateboard of any level because of the inventory and the vibe. I do want to point out that the current owner seems to have bought the shop a little while ago (I think less than a year) which might explain the negative reviews from years prior. The shop as it is today is 100% worth a drive and I'll definitely be back next time I buy a board. Glad the spot is open with new ownership and that the new owner is...

DO NOT SHOP HERE 🚩🚩 Very Rude and Unprofessional customer service . I called them because I never received a confirmation email or any tracking updates. When I tried to give a call to the store the person started off very rude he goes by the name COLIN GILLIES (the guy on the phone ). So i processed to give him my info . He give attitude once i told him that the name he said wasn’t me. I spelled my name out for him and he began to rushing me to like shut up i got it i got it ! Then he gave partial details on my package and the status of it . Once I questioned him about the way he was speaking to me. He hung up on me. I tried calling back . But guess what he blocked my number . And then like 20 mins later send an email saying called dropped . If so how come i am unable to call back . Like i said very rude and unprofessional. I will never and i mean never shop here ever again . And to save you the trouble I wouldn’t bother. Very poor customer service. Highly DONT...

Sunland Skate has been one of my long time resources for my out of control shoe addiction. Among other notable items they have to offer, a fair amount of classic re-pop 80’s- 90’s Metal Band T-shirts. The employees are always top notch, knowledgeable and ready to help. You can feel free to ask them questions they will most likely have an answer for you. Even undergoing a change in Ownership the new Stewards of the only skate shop in Sunland have made the great decision to keep the previous owners staff which, from a customers point of view made the transition seamless great work...