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Cary's Best Independent Surf and Skate Shops

Cary, North CarolinaMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary 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

New Exchange Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

Eastside Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary shop has operated since 2007 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 Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

South Works Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

Downtown Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary 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 Mondays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

Local Market Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

Old Town Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary 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 Sundays. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

North Exchange Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

The Heights Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary shop has operated since 2003 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.
#5

New Exchange Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

Eastside Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary shop has operated since 2006 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.
#6

Old Supply Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

Old Town Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary 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.
#7

South Market Cary

Independent surf and skate shops in Cary

The Heights Cary

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Cary shop has operated since 1997 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.