Electric skateboard and kiteboarding store coming to Hayes Valley next month

Electric skateboard and kiteboarding store coming to Hayes Valley next monthPhoto: Teresa Hammerl/Hoodline
Teresa Hammerl
Published on July 24, 2019

Hoodline tipster Natalie D. alerted us that the former Gather location at 541 Octavia St. (at Grove) has found a new tenant.

Last Mile SF, a specialist in electric skateboards, scooters and unicycles, and Calikites, which sells kiteboarding gear, will share the space, which was vacated by previous tenant Gather in April. 

Photo: Last Mile/Yelp

Like Gather, which made the move to Oakland, Last Mile and Calikites are transplanting an existing store. Founded in 2002, the two brands currently operate out of a retail space at 1336 Van Ness Ave. (at Bush Street).

Though he weighed a move to the Marina, owner Brian Schwarz ultimately decided to move to Hayes Valley because he believes the neighborhood is more appealing for his business.

"We [also] needed a larger location," he said.

Photo: Cali Kites/Yelp

Schwarz is currently building out the Octavia Street space, with the goal of opening its doors on August 20. 

He encouraged neighbors to stop by and say hello, or to check out Last Mile SF and Calikites online to learn more about the two brands.


Thanks to Hoodline tipster Natalie D. See something interesting while you’re out and about? Text Hoodline and we’ll try to find out what's going on: (415) 200-3233.