It’s a toss-up as to what’s the most popular sport activity in Oceanside: surfing or skateboarding. Usually they go together; you will often see surfers skating down the hill towards the ocean to catch the big wave’s in Oceanside. At Asylum Skate Shop, all items needed for both the perfect skateboard ride and the perfect surfing wave are available here. It carries shoes, clothing, decks, boards, sandals, bags and watches. The shop also rents equipment to weekend surfers. It is located in the Regal Cinema shopping center, as is its sister business, Sunglass Corner.
The Asylum staff is made up of skateboarders, who are knowledgeable in assisting customers to find the perfect board for their sizes and body types. The shop is stocked with choice boards from such makers as $lave, 411, Acme, Santa Cruz, Sanuk, Scarecrow and Viper. It also carries all the major brands of surf, bodyboard and skateboard gear. Make sure to check out the selection of uniquely designed T-shirts, created by the store’s owner.