Best of 2003: Best Place To Buy Roller Skates

SkateWorld
6907 Linda Vista Road, Linda Vista
www.sandiegoskateworld.com
858-560-9349

SkateWorld has the widest selection of roller skates -- the classic four-wheelers -- in the county. You'll find leather boots in white, black, and natural tan, Carrera speed skates, and tennis shoes with wheels. The skates can be personalized with indoor or outdoor wheels, glittery shoelaces ($3.50), pom-poms ($4), and a wide array of colored stoppers ($4.95). For $99, you can hold a birthday party for 10 kids at the rink. It includes a party room, cake, candles, ice cream, balloons, skate rentals, and party hostesses to assist.