If you’re a skater, you know that there’s no better way to get to know and enjoy a new city than on your wheels. It helps you meet people, get around, and get a true sense of the landscape. So if you’re looking for cities that will be great to skate in, here are some you’ve got to check out.
Barcelona, Spain
Essentially the skate capital of the world, Barcelona is a must-visit city for any skater. Not only does it have great weather, but it is teeming with skaters and cool skate spots. You’ll never get bored of it.
Los Angeles, CA
Basically the birthplace of skateboarding, Los Angeles is way more friendly to skaters than it even is to walkers. It’s chock full of famous skate spots and huge skate parks, and you might even run into some well-known skaters while you’re there.
Guangzhou, China
The third-largest city in China, Guangzhou is full of marble plazas and handrails that are just delicious to skate on. It’s affordable, easy to get around, and you can enjoy some amazing food before or after you hit up the world-famous ribbon quarter pipe that you’ve probably already seen in a dozen skate videos and wanted to check out yourself.
