Coalition
General Info / Bio
Coalition opened in April 2008 in an effort to provide skateboarders in the San Luis Obispo area with a shop dedicated to skateboarding. Prior to Coalition, the only places kids here could purchase skateboards was from surf shops, chain stores or online. We wanted a place they could feel welcome, hang out for a bit, rally their crews, and go skate! We also wanted to introduce new skate brands that were not being represented in the surf shops. Some brands cross over, but some are unique to skateboarding and were being left out. Coalition also strives to work with artists and promote the connection between art and skateboarding. We host art shows on a regular basis, display art pieces around the store, and have an annual art contest. At Coalition, art and skateboarding go hand in hand. We also work to promote skateboarding and skateboarders in a positive way, in an area that has typically shunned them. If you're ever on the central coast of California, come check us out.
