Gold Coast Longboards began in 2015 on the sun-soaked shores of the Gold Coast, Australia—founded by local couple Leigh and Steph.

Based in Palm Beach, their vision was simple: create skateboards that reflect the laid-back energy of coastal living. Inspired by travel, nature, and the ocean, every board is thoughtfully designed with minimalist style and a focus on flow, freedom, and self-expression.

Cruising isn’t just how we ride—it’s how we live. GCLB was built on that spirit, blending skate culture with a surf-inspired lifestyle and a love for clean design.

Today, Gold Coast Longboards is more than a brand—it’s a reflection of the lifestyle we live and the community we ride with.

GCLB was born from a lifelong love of skating—and two HPE teachers with a shared vision.

Leigh, a skater since childhood, spent more time sketching board designs in staff meetings than taking notes. With a head full of ideas and nowhere to find the kind of board he wanted, he and Steph decided to bring their vision to life. They saw a gap in the market for longboards and cruisers that reflected a more classic, clean design—something that felt like the Gold Coast itself.

“We wanted something simple. Minimalist. A board that showcased the natural beauty of the woodgrain—not covered in wild colours and cartoon graphics.”

When they couldn’t find it, they made it. Blending their laidback lifestyle, creative energy, and attention to detail, Leigh and Steph created a brand that reflected everything they loved about skating, design, and coastal living.

Gold Coast Longboards was the result—and it’s been rolling ever since.

What started as a small side project in 2015 quickly took off—our first batch of 100 boards sold out within weeks.

Since then, Gold Coast Longboards has grown into a recognised name in the skate and surf scene, with a loyal community of riders and a strong social media following behind us. We’ve shipped thousands of orders directly through our website, earned hundreds of 5-star reviews, and now stock our boards in stores across Australia and internationally—including one of the country’s biggest surf/skate retailers, City Beach.

But behind it all, we’re still a small family-run brand—100% owned and operated by just us, Leigh and Steph (with a little help from our newest team member, baby Skylah). From product design, stock and packing, to wholesale, web design, emails, marketing, and customer service—we still do it all ourselves, right here on the Gold Coast.

It’s a big journey for a small team, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

At GCLB, every board starts with a commitment to quality and a passion for good design. We use premium materials and skater-approved components to ensure every ride is smooth, responsive, and built to last.

While many of our original designs were hand-drawn in-house, we’ve since expanded our creative process—collaborating with local artists and brands to bring fresh perspectives and unique styles to our boards. From intricate mandalas to retro florals, each design reflects the coastal lifestyle we live and love.

Whether it’s a board you hang on the wall or cruise down the street, we believe it should feel like a piece of art—and ride even better.

Our love for the coast, nature, and the outdoors fuels everything we do—so protecting the environment we draw inspiration from is a no-brainer.

In 2020, we took our commitment to sustainability a step further by launching a line of sunglasses made from recycled skateboard off-cuts. Using durable materials like bamboo, maple, ebony, and walnut, we repurpose leftover wood from our skateboard production to create stylish, lightweight frames. Each pair is laser cut, hand-shaped, and finished by us, with every set featuring a one-of-a-kind woodgrain pattern—no two pairs are ever the same.

Fitted with polarised lenses, our sunnies are not only comfortable and built to last, they also reduce plastic waste and give new life to what would otherwise be discarded. Just like our boards, they blend style, function, and environmental responsibility—because good design should do good too.

GCLB is proudly based on the Gold Coast, and we’re deeply connected to our local community.

We regularly collaborate with local artists, designers, and creatives to bring unique, coastal-inspired designs to life. From artwork to photography and content creation, much of what we do is driven by local talent.

When you shop with GCLB, you’re not just buying a board—you’re supporting a small, local business and helping us continue to work with and uplift the local legends who help shape our brand.