What a month, San Diego! The energy in our skate community is absolutely electric right now. You all have been busy charting new territory, with amazing outdoor discoveries like the scenic Liberty Station waterfront trail and the super smooth, wide-open pavement at the San Diego Convention Center popping up all over the app. It’s clear that finding fresh spots to roll is top of mind for everyone.
While we’ve been busy exploring, the competitive scene is about to explode with some can’t-miss action. The roller derby leagues are kicking things into high gear! Mark your calendars for the Slam Diego Roller Derby In-League Season Opener and get ready for some serious banked track action when the San Diego Wildfires vs Arizona Derby Dames face off. With fresh pavement to skate and incredible derby to watch, April is looking epic!
Community-Discovered Spots: From Waterfronts to Rinks
You all were on a roll finding new pavement this month! We saw a ton of activity around the smooth, wide-open spaces at the San Diego Convention Center and the gorgeous Liberty Station waterfront trail. For those classic indoor vibes and a guaranteed smooth floor, SkateWorld SD also popped up as a community favorite. Keep sharing these amazing finds!
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Convention Center
SkateWorld SD
Old Sea World Drive
Liberty Station waterfront trail
Your Word on the Street
We’re looking for your reviews on the latest spots! Did you hit up the Liberty Station waterfront trail or find a hidden gem near Old Sea World Drive? Let the community know what you thought by adding your review in the app.
The Dirty Bearings Monday Trail Skate
“Fairly rough surface but doable. “
The Dirty Bearings Meet
“Beautiful path for rollerskating along the water and through a natural preserve towards E Street. Join the Dirty Bearings every Sunday at 10 AM! ”
San Diego Convention Center
“Super smooth and only a few others allowed to grab sunset pics”
San Diego Convention Center
“Walk up ALL the stairs- cross over. Multi Level, minimal people, BEAUTIFUL view of the water and sunsets and Rady Shell, etc.”
Miramar Lake
“Rough areas, hilly, but a great workout! “
Old Sea World Drive
“Smooth, long road reserved for cyclists and foot traffic. Waterside. Park along shoulder. “
liberty station outdoor rink
“Smooth, free, great community gathering spot. Live music on the weekends! ”
Liberty Station waterfront trail
“Beautiful, flat, wide, and easy parking. Only negative is that the sidewalk cracks are a bit big in areas. But you got this! 💪 “
Where Did You Skate?
The session feed was quiet this past month, but we’re hyped to see where you roll in April. Log your skates—whether it’s a quick practice session or a long trail skate—to connect with other local skaters and show off your favorite routes!
“new plant species spotted: Santa Barbara milkvetch”
“Beautiful Sunday morning skate with The Dirty Bearings!”
“Skater gurrrrlzz trippp”
“Skater gurrllzzzz trippppppp”
“My old dog is in surgery 😢💖 Also sprained/tore?? My achilles tendon last week, hurts to walk but not to…”
“Fun trail skate along the water in Liberty Station. Pros: flat, no street crossings, scenic, not crowded, easy parking all…”
“My first time working out after a full shift! 💪”
“Rough going for a lot of it! But great cardio! Headwind going north. I do not recommend my beginning spot….”
“Hit the San Diego boardwalk with my daughter and our neighbor today. It was perfect! Sunny, cool, and not too…”
“Didn’t have the battery to record”
“Tacos n dancin n friends 💖💖💖”
“Skate to the clurb”
“Grateful for indoor rinks”
“I have a pair of quads I just never use, but I snatched up these this week and can’t wait…”
“unmotivated. pavement is kinda shitty. a man in a van told me it's probably okay to park here most nights…”
“Such a gorgeous evening!”
“After just a week of getting skates and fully devoting myself to this new hobby, I fractured my wrist. Can't…”
“Unfortunate attempted bite by a husky. Very scary.”
“Worked on cardio and speed control”
“Fibers 💯 last hour of public sesh had to get it in after taking my sister home 💜”
“Worked on my edges, spins, and one foot pivots”
