Hamel’s Skate and Surf
704 Ventura Place, San Diego, CA 92109
You can’t miss the castle on the boardwalk that is Hamel’s. A Mission Beach landmark for years, this corner spot has played a noteworthy role in the history of skating and skateboarding since the 1980s. Today’s Hamel’s offers sales and rentals of bikes, skate, and surf gear as well as a wide assortment of t-shirts. Open daily from morning until after dark.