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Athens's Best Independent Surf and Skate Shops

Athens, GeorgiaMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent surf and skate shops in Athens is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.

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#1

North Supply Athens

Independent surf and skate shops in Athens

Old Town Athens

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Athens shop has operated since 2018 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Mondays. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

Old Studio Athens

Independent surf and skate shops in Athens

The Heights Athens

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Athens shop has operated since 2004 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

Central Goods Athens

Independent surf and skate shops in Athens

Eastside Athens

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Athens shop has operated since 2015 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

New Market Athens

Independent surf and skate shops in Athens

Downtown Athens

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Athens shop has operated since 1996 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

West Market Athens

Independent surf and skate shops in Athens

The Heights Athens

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Athens shop has operated since 2015 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.