San Diego Skateboarding School Since 2009.
-More than 2,109+ Students taught in Coronado, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Gaslamp, Mission Valley, Carmel Valley, and more..
-Specially-designed private lessons in Temecula at local skatepark @ 42569 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92592.
-Flexible (any skatepark in San Diego County or at your home)
-All ages and abilities
FIVE STAR reviews and one of the top providers of skateboarding lessons!
What will you learn?
- Safety Techniques
- Proper Stance
- How to Ride and Push
- How to Turn
- How to Stay Steady Going Down Hills
- How to Ride Ramps
- How to do Tricks
Who we Serve:
- Ages: 4 through 104
- Ability: Beginner through Competition-Style Advanced
Free Skateboard Lessons during Go Skate Day
Mark your calendars for June 21st! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting FREE skateboard lessons for all enthusiasts in sunny San Diego. Join us at the iconic Washington Street Skate Park (located on Washington Street, Pacific Hwy US 101, San Diego, CA 92101, United States) for an unforgettable experience.
Join us at Washington Street Skate Park for an unforgettable GO Skate Day event on June 21st at 5 pm. Learn from the incredible instructor, Allen Clark, who brings 27 years of skating experience and 15 years of marketing expertise. Allen, sporting a branded tee-shirt, will be there to guide and inspire you. Plus, active participants will receive exciting free giveaways. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to skate, learn, and be part of the action!
How you can start skateboard lessons?
- Equipment: We recommend a board and a full set of safety gear. This includes: a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards. Rental equipment is available.
- Location: We can do lessons in your driveway, in your garage, in Chula Vista, or at the San Diego Area skate parks.
San Diego Skate Parks Where we Teach:
-Robb Field Skatepark – Ocean Beach, 2525 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
–Carmel Valley Skate Park, 12600 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
-El Cajon Skate Park, John F Kennedy Park, 400 N 4th St, El Cajon, CA 92019
-La Mesa Skate Park, 8855 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942
-Coronado Skate Park
–Poway Skate Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr, Poway, CA 92064
-Rancho Bernardo – residential lessons
-Rancho Penasquitos Skate Park, Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA
-Carlsbad and Oceanside Skateparks
-Encinitas YMCA Skateparks, 200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Skate Lessons at Robb Field Skatepark in Ocean Beach
LEARN SKATEBOARDING IN A WEEK-LONG CLASS AT ROBB FIELD OR TAKE 1-ON-1 LESSONS
Skateboarding is a pastime activity, an art form, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been molded and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the ages. A 2023 survey and study by American Sports Data discovered that there were 18.5 million skateboarders in the world. 85 percent of skateboarders polled had used a board in the previous year were under the age of eighteen, and 74 percent were male. Those numbers have doubled since then. In the coming years the skate parks have more than tripled making skateboarding more accessible as publicly and privately owned parks and indoor parks are becoming a reality.
OUR SKATE INSTRUCTORS
Rob Dunfey
Rob is the mastermind behind GOSKATE.com and oversees thousands of skate lessons happening all over the country each year. He has taught camps in Carlsbad, Poway, Santa Cruz, Massachusetts, and even Ireland. His YouTube instructional channel has over 20k followers. He is one of the most experienced instructors in San Diego, if not, the world. He is a professional skateboarder and used to travel the country doing contests.
Hurvey Haskins
Hurvey was the leader of instruction at Lake Owen which is one of the leading skateboarding camps in Wisconsin. Here he managed and helped train dozens of other instructors. Hurvery is a professional skateboarders and owns Prophecy Skateboards. He also is one of the most experienced teachers in the world.
Explore the diverse range of SAN DIEGO, CA Skateboard Instructors, catering to various needs such as beginners, kids, intermediates, female instructors, pro skaters, and more.
History
The most significant change has been the developed generation bubble that skateboarded in their youth and have grown up with the “X” Games explosion into the global mainstream of competitive sports and sees it as a participation sport for their children as led by X-Games Athletes who are affiliated and instruct for our brand and web site.
Do you want to learn skateboarding?
Explore various skateboard camp options in the San Diego metro area, each offering comprehensive instruction tailored to different skill levels and age groups. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to advance your skills, our camps provide an immersive learning experience. We will show you the principles of skateboarding like how to balance, push, turn, proper foot placement, and how to stop. Regardless, of where you are at.. you can benefit from individualized instruction to meet your skill level.
Skateboarding in San Diego
San Diego is home to some of the most iconic skate spots in the world, such as the Carlsbad Gap, the Wallenberg set, and the famous UCSD skate spot. Skaters from around the globe visit San Diego to skate these spots and other well-known parks like the world-famous Tony Hawk’s Skatepark at the YMCA.
San Diego has a thriving skate culture, with many professional and amateur skaters hailing from the city, including Tony Hawk, who is considered a legend in the sport. San Diego’s skate culture is so influential that the city has even hosted several skateboarding events and competitions like the Vans Park Series World Championships, the Exposure Skate competition, and the TransWorld SKATEboarding Awards.
San Diego’s year-round temperate climate, combined with its diverse terrain, makes it an ideal place for skateboarding. The city has plenty of skateparks, street spots, and hills for skaters to ride and explore. The sunny weather and comfortable temperatures also allow for year-round skating, making San Diego a must-visit destination for skateboarders worldwide.
Skateboard Equipment
- Pacific Drive Skate Shop – 756 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
- SoCal Skate Shop – 7390 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111
- Cowtown Skateboards – 3320 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
- Cali Streetwear – 3776 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
- Unheard Distribution – 4055 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110
1-ON-1 SAN DIEGO CA SKATEBOARD LESSONS
Our Clients Reviews
GOSKATE Skateboarding Lessons in San Diego was developed to help motivated youth demographic become involved in a healthy activity and to keep kids out of drugs and violence.. We take great pride in helping people of all ages learn how to skateboard.
San Diego is an awesome city for skateboarding. You can take your board for a stroll on the Mission Beach boardwalk or head to one of the dozens of skateparks from Imperial Beach to Oceanside. San Diego is considered one of the best places in the world for skateboarding. Many of the top skate companies are based here. Black Box distribution is based in North County and Tony Hawk lives in San Diego.
Some of the first skateboard competitions in the US were held at the now-defunct Del Mar Skatepark. San Diego is a city that is constantly reinventing itself and has added dozens of skate parks in the past decade. We can help you explore them!
GOSKATE is passionate in it’s desire to provide the means through it’s Skate School lessons to being a confident skateboarder, by providing the premiere school for all ages and abilities throughout California.
From beginner to pro, our guide to the top skate parks, unique skateboard spots and skate shops in San Diego is a must-read for any skateboard enthusiast.
San Diego Pricing
Packages from the low $200’s and up.
Meet Rob — Your Personal Helper/Instructor for Skateboard Lessons
Rob is a competitive, sponsored skateboarder. He has been teaching for nine years, has taught hundreds of lessons, and is ready to help YOU!