2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place

Best Skate Shop

Throughout all the trials and tribulations of downtown San Jose retail, Circle-A has weathered the storm. If you thought they'd go away, you were it wrong, and they were right. They're still around. Shoes, decks, parts, clothing it's all here. They have a remarkable selection of shoes for such a seemingly small place on Paseo de San Antonio. Kids flock to the joint, and the fact that Circle-A has outlasted countless other failed retail projects is a testimonial to the vibrancy of skateboarding in San Jose.