I stopped Big 5 for a pair of Sketchers for walking. I was greeted when I walked in and asked if I…read moreneeded help. I readily found the Sketcher on the wall and tried out three different pairs. All the while, the employee helping me was patient and informative. I found my perfect pair of walking shoes and headed for the register. The young lady at the register was friendly enough and rang me up. The store was well stocks, clean, and organized. They offer plenty of parking.

I was looking for a counter and I found it in a section that made the most sense., although the…read moreclerk wasn't sure where to find it. Overall, I got what I needed and the store was relatively stocked.

My husband and I were shopping for Hoka's. They had a pretty small selection. They did have my…read morehusband's size but not many colors to choose from. They had none in my size and only one color available. I won't look for athletic shoes again at Dick's. Regarding service, they brought the men's shoe out right away. It took a while for them to bring out anything for me to try on. After we tried on the shoes, we never saw the salesperson again.

I popped into the store today to buy a couple of accessories for my Stanley 40 oz. cup. I've been…read morein this store quite a few times and they typically have a HUGE selection of Stanley, Yeti, Owala, and Hydroflask drinking vessels in addition to other brands. Today as I browsed around, I noted that the store was overwhelmed with World Cup gear which is cool, but the merchandise that I saw, including Jerseys, t-shirts, shorts, etc., was really crowded and disorganized and it looked like the Tasmanian Devil had whirled himself through it. The aisles were also impossibly packed with stuff, and it made passing other customers an obstacle course. Anyway, I also walked past the flip-flops with the intention of possibly purchasing a new pair for the summer. Leather Olukais were almost $90, simple Havaianas were over $40, and plastic Birks were $50. Needless to say, I didn't buy any... I'll stick with my beloved & comfy Reefs that I bought last summer. Finally, I walked over the water bottles... There was one type of Stanley straws available and they were $11.25. I looked online and the same straws were originally priced at $15 , but were on sale for $9. There were no Stanley "boots" in the store, so I couldn't get one of those. They had some made by another brand, and a few Owala ones, but none of the colors worked with my tumbler. So I just decided to get the straws. I asked the cashier if they honor online prices, and she said they did which I appreciated. She looked at my phone and said, "oh these other straws are the ones that are on sale." I said, "these straws (in my hand) are the only ones that you have in the store." And then she agreed to give me the discount... Keep in mind that the prices of the same item were different online vs. in store, and then the higher priced straws were discounted even further. Buyer beware... I left the store with my straws in hand, and a burning desire not to return to this store again, unless I absolutely have to, as the shopping experience was mediocre in my opinion. Mahalo!

My son is new to lacrosse, and we needed to get him some gear but honestly didn't know what to look…read morefor. An employee--I believe his name was Morgan--jumped in right away and was extremely helpful. He took the time to guide us through everything we needed and made the whole process feel much less overwhelming. The prices were comparable to other places, but it was especially nice to have the option of gently used items to help us get started. Definitely recommend!

Don't come here to get your skates sharpened. Somehow this location is more cramped than the last…read moreone.

I was surprised there was a location in San Diego! I've been on there website before. They have…read moregood deals on ammo and firearms. People doing the gun transfers were great too.

Best place to buy a firearm. Good prices and easiest process for purchasing online and in store…read morepickup. Always long lines and waits in the firearm section, but the workers are knowledgeable and mostly helpful.

I haven't been to REI in a while so I was unaware that they opened up a new building dedicated to…read moreaction sports only: biking, skiing, snowboarding, etc. It was a nice surprise to have more options and to have the extra space to roam around. Since REI is located in an industrial street, there are many parking spots available for this building and the main building. My husband and I took our snowboards to get waxed. This time around, we opted to pay for the hot wax as opposed to their free machine wax. The hot wax is usually $36 each but they were having a promo that it's half off until March. We went on a Saturday mid-afternoon and it took only about 20 minutes. I also wanted to buy some new boots and I put my name down on the sign up sheet on the clipboard. I was the next one in line and thought the wait wouldn't be too long but I still ended up waiting about 30 minutes to be seen. It seemed there was only one guy dedicated to the boot fitting area. After a while, I ended up approaching another worker and thankfully he said he was able to help me out. *Tip if you're going for boot fitting: put your name down on the list but also just ask anyone with a green vest to see if they can help you out so you don't end up unnecessarily waiting a while. I'd like to give Mike a huge shoutout for helping me find the right boots! He was so personable and he took the time to explain what I should feel. He suggested I put insoles in my boots because I have flatter feet and it made a whole difference, so I really appreciate that. Overall, we had a great experience and received wonderful customer experience between getting our boards waxed, fitting for my new boots, and checking out.

Shopping in San Diego, California…read more.. My cousins didn't have many shopping requests, but REI was one of them. We don't have REI in Hawaii, so I was game. REI stands for Recreation Equipment, Inc. Most of the merchandise seems to be geared towards camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. I saw tents, sleeping bags, campfire cooking equipment, sunglasses, clothing, shoes, bags, first aid kits, and more! My cousin was so happy to find a pair of name brand flip flops for half off (around $50). My other cousin bought some dry-fit clothing. As long as they're happy, right? They are literally Happy Campers! =D

I had a really positive experience here today!…read more I had two shorty wetsuits and some free weights that I hadn't used in awhile, so I thought maybe I could turn them into cash at Play It Again. I stopped in at 4pm on Thursday afternoon & I was immediately greeted & helped by a nice employee. He quickly ascertained that he could buy one wetsuit & the weights, but the other wetsuit was a little too vintage for him to buy. I opted to donate it with him. After a quick check of my ID & a confirmation that I wanted cash, the process was complete & I walked out with cash in hand in less than 15 minutes. When I first moved to PB ten years ago, we bought beach cruisers here, as they have an interesting and varied selection of bikes that are well-priced. They also have tons of other new & used sporting equipment including baseball, softball, golf, water sports, pickleball, tennis, golf & more! This a a great store for both your pocket & the planet! Peace.

Jay at playground sports has been my go to Rollerblade guy for many many many many years and he…read morecontinues to provide exceptional service with a smile on his face! You can tell he knows what he's talking about likes what he does and wants to make sure you have the best experience possible! Thank you so much!

Matt and his team are amazing! They did our All Star uniforms for a girls softball league. They are…read morevery efficient and great with communication. I highly recommend them for your uniform needs!

Great place, found a great used catchers mitt for my son…read more They do jackets and shirts for Fletcher Little League and the employees are always helpful. They do run out of items as this is everyone's go to but they always inform about when the next shipment is coming.

I didn't get her name but my receipt says Jill. She was amazingly helpful when my son needed socks…read morefor his fins. I was just stopping in as we are from out of town. Some places just need to know how wonderful they are. I would definitely go back if I weren't so far away.

This is an absolutely wonderful business for all swim needs including rentals, ownership, and…read moreadvice. The owner Adriana is a remarkable and passionate open water swimming aficionado . The assortment in this small space is fantastic! Plus Adriana's lifelong swim expertise (both as a young competitive pool swimmer and a seasoned ocean swimmer) guarantees that she will understand your needs, advise you on nuance of equipment and brands, and help you get in the water, appropriately equipped. But the real synergy comes from Adriana's galvanizing encouragement and positivity! I am a lifelong runner who is just dipping his landlubber toe (see what I did there?) into swimming as my aging joints mount louder and louder complaints about land exercise. I found myself in LJS&S to rent a wetsuit for a swim race I had foolishly signed up for. A triathlete friend said "You have to go to this store and talk to Adriana", which I did. She helped me rent a wetsuit, dissuaded me from buying one until I tried it out (the sign of a caring merchant for sure) and then encouraged me to go swimming with her group at La Jolla Cove. Long story still long, I now swim with her group and realize there is a whole open water community that I know about because of this magical store and its charismatic proprietor. But whether you want to change your relationship to the aquatic world, or just simply get a new pair of swim goggles for your pool training, this is a place to go! You will NOT be disappointed! Inventory, knowledge, advice, and value; it's all there. It may change your life for the better !! Finally, you will be supporting a true single owner small business in the heart of La Jolla! Multi-win.