The Inland Empire is made up of several cities some of which include Redlands, San Bernardino, Rialto, and Colton. This area is a skateboarding hot spot and it has produced a number of professional skateboarders over the years that include names like Billy Marks, Leo Romero, Forrest Edwards, Tre Williams, Jeremy Leabres, and Braxton Powers. Being that it is such a popular area for skateboarders it’s only fitting that the skate shops here are top notch!
If you do find yourself in the Inland Empire and are on the hunt for a new skateboard or any other skateboarding related equipment, be sure to drop in and have a chat with the friendly and knowledgeable staff at any of these skate shops listed below. Whether it is your first time purchasing a skateboard or you’re a life long ripper, you will find the best brands in skateboarding are readily available at these skate shops.
Best Skateboarding Shops In The Inland Empire
Active Ride Shop
Active Ride Shop was founded back in 1989 as just a small skate shop in Chino. Since then it expanded to over twenty stores but more recently has been scaled down to just four retail stores and an online store. They specialize in both skateboarding and snowboarding equipment.
Skateboarders can choose from a variety of skateboard decks from popular brands such as AllFamCo, Anti Hero, Darkroom, Element, If Skate Co, Space Program Board Co, as well as Active’s own shop decks. Beginner skateboarders have a selection of complete skateboards to pick from and there are also complete cruiser and longboards. Other skateboarding gear such as trucks, wheels, and grip tape are also available.
If you’re looking to upgrade your look with some new threads Active Ride Shop provide fashionable attire from various brands including but not limited to Dickies, RVCA, Volcom, Salty Crew, RAEN, and Billabong. If you need some new skate shoes there is a healthy selection from Cariuma, DC, Etnies, New Balance, or Vans.
Snowboarders can take advantage of equipment from Union, DC, Kemper Snowboards, Volcom, and more.
ACTIVE RIDE SHOP
Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 11am – 7pm
Address: Citrus Plaza, 27514 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands
Banned Skate Shop
Banned Skate Shop was born at a time when the punk and rave scene was big, and so were the pants. At the same time, skateboarding was coming back strong. Their first website and online store were established back in 1993!
A large assortment of skateboard decks, complete skateboards, and longboards are available here from the best brands in skateboarding such as Alva, Baker, Santa Cruz, Real, Primitive, Powell Peralta, Landyachtz, Sector 9, Arbor, Pizza, Deathwish, and many others. They also stock all the essential skateboarding components such as trucks from Independent, Krux, Tensor, Venture, Thunder, Bullet, Ace, Penny, Gullwing, as well as wheels and bearings from Spitfire, Ghetto Child, Bones, Slime Balls, Powell, Bronson, Independent, and Mini Logo.
Banned Skate Shop has all your skateboarding needs available under one roof and if you can’t make it into the shop they offer everything online!
“BANNED is like a local bar, but without liquor” someone once said, “where every one stops by to skate, to chat, hangout, and to get new deck, t-shirt “, and “we are here to make friends not money”.
BANNED SKATE SHOP
Hours: Mon – Thu 3pm – 7pm, Fri 1pm – 5pm, Sun 11am – 4pm
Address: 1200 Arizona St b5, Redlands
The Avenue Skate Shop
The Avenue Skate Shop is a great place to pick up some new skateboarding gear. They offer a range of skateboard decks from Baker, Real, Primitive, Deathwish, Creature, DGK, Toy Machine, and their own shop decks with really cool graphics. Skateboarders can also pick up a set of the latest trucks from Independent and Thunder, along with wheels from Spitfire and Bones.
The Avenue also have their own clothing line as well as other apparel from Nike, Thrasher, Diamond Supply Co, Primitive, Spitfire, and shoes from Nike, Osiris, Vans and more.
Drop by the shop and have a chat with the friendly and knowledgeable staff who are ready to help you with all your skateboarding questions.
THE AVENUE SKATE SHOP
Hours: 10am – 7pm
Address: 2388 Arden Ave, San Bernardino
New Era Skate Shop
New Era is a fully stocked skate shop located in Rialto. Skateboarders in need of a new deck will find an extensive selection from top brands such as Baker, DGK, Plan B, Chocolate, Toy Machine, Girl, Powell Peralta, Girl, and more. If your trucks have finally given up on you then you can grab a new set of Silver, Thunder, or Independent to get you grinding again. Wheels and bearings from Bones, Bronson, Shake Junt, Spifire, and New Era are readily available as well.
Clothing, skate shoes, and just about everything you need for skateboarding is here at New Era Skate Shop. If you’re in Rialto be sure to stop by and check it out!
NEW ERA SKATE SHOP
Hours: M,W,T,F 2:30 – 5:30pm, Sat 12 – 5pm, Sun 12 – 4pm
Address: 200 W Foothill Blvd, Rialto
Rise Above Skate Shop
Rise Above Skate Shop is a family owned business located in the heart of the Inland Empire. They opened their doors almost eight years ago and have become a large part of the local skateboarding community in Rialto. This skate shop provides a safe space for all walks of life to come together as a community and build each other up through a common love and passion for skateboarding.
A stacked board wall features decks from Primitive, Chocolate, Creature, Powell, Peralta, The Heart Supply, Elenex, Heroin, DGK, Anti Hero, Punk Stix, plus more. They also have trucks, wheels, bearings, grip tape, hardware, skate shoes, clothes, and safety gear.
RISE ABOVE SKATE SHOP
Hours: Mon – Sun 12:30 – 6pm
Address: 380 W Foothill Blvd # F, Rialto
Adecktive Ride Shop
Adecktive Skate Shop is a family owned and operated business located in the Inland Empire’s city of Colton. The range of skateboards here is sizeable and includes decks from Thankyou, World Industries, Deathwish Primitive, Baker, Habitat, Alien Workshop, and the list goes on. If you’re looking for a new set of trucks there are a variety of sizes on offer from Independent and Thunder. Wheels, bearing, grip tape, shoes, and clothing are also available from all the popular skateboarding companies.
ADECKTIVE SKATE SHOP
Hours: Mon – Sat 12 – 7pm (closed Sun)
Address: 415 W Valley Blvd #19, Colton
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