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Lincoln's Best Independent Surf and Skate Shops

Lincoln, NebraskaMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln 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

South Supply Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

The Heights Lincoln

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Lincoln 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

North Exchange Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

Old Town Lincoln

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Lincoln 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 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

Old Studio Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

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

New Exchange Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Lincoln shop has operated since 1998 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 Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

Old Works Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

The Heights Lincoln

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Lincoln shop has operated since 1998 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 Shop Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

The Heights Lincoln

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Lincoln shop has operated since 1995 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.
#7

East Studio Lincoln

Independent surf and skate shops in Lincoln

The Heights Lincoln

The shops keeping local action sports culture alive. This Lincoln shop has operated since 2010 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.