If you’re visiting Santa Barbara and would like to know where the best local skateboard shop is, we have you covered. I recently got my Surf Skate worked on at Lighthouse Skate Shop and was unexpectedly impressed by their service! I love the way my surfboard style skateboard gains momentum when I pump it, but my wheels were hitting my deck causing me to eat cement. The board was also super slow. An employee named Conner helped me select decent affordable bearings, added risers, and added new hardware to my deck. He also threw in a free squishy bushing on my back truck for a smoother carve. While fixing my board we talked about different surf breaks around town and when I took my board for a test run, I could instantly feel the improvement. I spent the rest of the day shredding and powersliding my way around town. This is my go-to shop for anything skateboard related.
You can visit their website here: www.lighthousesb.com
After visiting them check out Skater’s Point Skatepark located down the alley across Cabrillo Blvd. from the shop.
Article by Jack Neenan
