My first time in this store after placing an online order for pickup. Store is located in Torrance…read moreon Hawthorne Blvd on South end of Del Amo Mall. This store is huge and had a lot of merchandise for different sports. There were 2 floors and we were assisted by a friendly associate who pulled our online order. After trying it on, my husband thought he'd need another size and another associate went to grab it for us. It was a better fit, so we went in line to make the even exchange. Lines moved quickly and associates were helpful.

I had a couple of hiccups with this location…read more We placed an order online to be picked up at this store. Everything went well, until all of a sudden the order got canceled. We assumed the item might've sold out, no longer in stock, or just bad inventory all around. We decided to go in the store to get what we needed. We asked the cashier what happened with our order and he had no idea. We asked if they had it in stock or if another location had it. They went to check and luckily there was one Betts Jersey left in my size. We also signed up to get $20 off purchases of $100 or more. We did all that at the store and when it came to checking out, it turns out the coupon wasn't available until after a few days or something. We ended paying full price, no problem. The manager explained to us, if we wanted, we could bring the jersey back and repurchase after we got the coupon to get that $20 back. I didn't get the coupon until a week later which was to expire in 2 days. I went back to the store with the coupon forgetting that the $20 was actually NOT a free $20 off anything. It was $20 off ANOTHER purchase for $100+. So basically, a trick to get you to buy more, which I didn't end up using. The coupon wasn't quite clear and tricky to be honest. Beware of those marketing schemes and ads you see online or in store! The only upside was that the staff were very understanding and helpful. We went back looking for another shirt but they didn't have it in stock and they were nice enough to call the El Segundo location to hold the item for us. We went to that location, picked up the item easily, and there were no issues. Just keep an eye on the sales and ads -- and know what you're really getting. Another suggestion for this store is to keep better inventory. There had a ton of the same stuff but limited in other areas.

Customer service doesnt exist here. Jaslene was our cashier…read more The transaction experience was awful. My husband had a little sticker shock at the register for the 26 lb weight we were buying. He took a moment because he thought it was a little less online. When he asked "and that's the total with tax?". Normally you hear back a confirmation but instead she said no with tax it's $73.62. Mind you we were at the register to pay not for a price check. My husband was looking at his phone and she blurts out "you want it or not?". We told her yes but I had to explain to her he is just taking a moment to look up the price. Normally someone at the register gives the total price when purchasing not sub total. I walked away once my husband got the receipt and was already a good ways away from the register and she yells out "Good Bye!" In the most patronizing tone. It was the cherry on top for this review. We are all human and can do better but this right here is why online shopping and self check out is putting cashiers out of jobs. Maybe she should remember that the next time she wants to be unjustifiably rude and try to make people feel less than with "you want it or not?". So if you want your intentions to be buy something rudely questioned in front of other guests than this is the place and Jaslene is your go to.

I was standing at the checkout line in the El Segundo Dick's Sporting Goods on December 23rd, 2025,…read moredoing my last minute Christmas shopping for the males in my family, when I had a moment. The last time I was in this Dick's was December 23rd, 2024, doing the same exact thing. I feel like what I'm supposed to say here is "I need to be better about Christmas shopping ahead of time," but I'm so tired of just saying what I am supposed to say. I'm going to start saying how I feel, no matter the backlash. Truth is, every time I finish the last-minute-panic-shopping, I come out extremely proud of what I've gotten. This year again, they were almost all hits. Shoutout to Dick's Sporting Goods. They are always there for me in the Holiday crunch time. I'll see you December 23rd, 2026. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

BIG 5 seems like an antiquated sporting goods store from yesteryear, but it's outlasted it's peer…read morecompetitors like Sports Chalet, Copeland's, Sports Authority, and so many others. All that's left is Big 5 and Dick's. REI doesn't count, as they're too niche. This location has a lot of merchandise and it's inherent problem is the aesthetics of the layout of the store. It's way too crowded and cramped for shopping and could use an expansion and makeover where it feels well-lit and spacious. It's sort of the difference between Target and Wal-Mart. I think Big 5 could use new branding as a company. It's a good store with good prices. They do "over coupon" as Bed Bath and Beyond did. You can always anticipate a $5 off of $15 type value-pac FSI mailer coupon and almost won't shop without a coupon. It's a longterm flawed business strategy. Their prices are quite good in many ways. I went shopping for shoes and they had shoes on sale for $30-40 where I went next door to DSW and most of their comparable shoes were $50-55. You'd think DSW whose only business is selling shoes, would have a competitive edge, but it doesn't and didn't, at least for active/athletic shoes compared to Big 5. I'd say check Big 5 out first or last, but don't buy any shoes until you've visited a Big 5 like this one. Parking is fairly easy in this outdoor strip mall of sort, that has a Sizzler, Harbor Freight and other businesses.

Jonathan was super helpful and a great employee. They have adult roller blades too. Top tier…read more Thanks bro!

Large selection of equipment, went in to see if they would buy some of my extra gear but they only…read moredo consignment. Wanted to just sell some unused gear not deal with waiting for consignment items to sell. Will have try some other businesses.

Need a set of used ice skates for my son. They had a lot to choose from. Luckily we found a pair…read morethat looked almost brand new $40 for a good pair of beginning ice hockey skates staff was really nice. Great price for this pair of skates can't beat it.

Absolute Sports is the business name of paintballgateway.com. This store is fantastic. Not only…read moredo they offer discounts on all their published prices, but the have an awesome selection. New to the sport, I was happy to purchase my first marker here (an Eclipse ETHA), and I will definitely be back for all my gear needs. I price checked them on the competition online and around town, and no one even came close. I basically bought my marker for at least $75 less than anyone else offered, and that seemed to be the norm for all their gear. Next time I'm back, I'll throw up a photo. Great place for paintball shopping.

We went there today to purchase a paintball gun for our son for Christmas, we got a great deal on 2…read moreguns (hubby "needed" to get one also). Calvin was very helpful, knowledgable of all the equipment and over all very friendly. We will definitely return to purchase some other items that we have our eye on already. :)

Pretty cool little Japanese surf shop tucked away in the Union Bank plaza on the south east corner…read moreof Western & 182nd. They offer boards, wax, shades, and lots of clothes including their own line. You'll find some cool "Gardena" imprinted designs here that you won't find anywhere else.

Great outdoor supply store with friendly and attentive staff that encourages adventure. I first…read morelearned about REI around 2011. REI offers a membership and also has some cool events. I've also shopped at the Co-Op for discounted items that are as good as new. I really like the unique colors that backpacks and other products have. Great quality. A lot of outdoor education. Good snacks and a chill vibe.

This is the only REI Re/Supply store in California. This is where you can get used (sometimes brand…read morenew) gear for discounted prices. It's different from their REI outlet items because these are all final sale. The inventory always changes based on what items have been returned. REI's generous 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy-that stuff that has been used and then returned that can be restocked/sold in the normal retail store? That stuff ends up here. It's a great way to reduce waste. You can find tents, sleeping bags, hiking poles, shoes, clothes, cycling gear, pretty much anything can end up here. The discounts are priced based on the condition of the item. This is the thrift store of REI gear and it's amazing.

New Balance shoe's on sale ! 12/30/22…read moreInglewood, Ca. 5 for PABLO ! Have not had service like this in a while and when I do I'm a gluton and I return. As easy as we walked in to shop we walked out with 3 pairs of shoes all due to Pablo. He is a great employee he asked what 2 of us were searching for in shoe's and size. He then walks out with 3 pairs of shoes for us to try. After trying them on and another set of shoes to try on in another color we quickly found our pair and rushed to cashier. This big 5 is immaculalent! The employees here are helpful in ever department They are located in Crenshaw Shopping Center with unlimited amount of parking here and shops. Short & Sweet

False advertising- Big 5 On 5/23/24, They advertised a…read moremulti-purpose wagon for $55 with a coupon. I went to the 11310 Crenshaw/Imperial store and submitted my coupon to the clerk. He, in turn, called the manager and gave him the coupon he said I would check and see if we have any in stock. I waited over 20 minutes. I looked to the rear of the store, and I saw him talking to someone for about 10 minutes. He said we don't have any. I said let me have the blue one by the door. He said that one is $99. I said since you don't have a D on the day of sale, can't we work out a deal? He said it didn't work line, that I said you didn't have the same multi-purpose wagon anyway. I wo not be coming to any Big Five anymore. You guys are false advertising. How many did you have on the first day if he didn't receive

Love the dink house. Great place to play. Bonus amazing art pieces too. Kevin is very friendly.read more

Best indoor pickleball facility in the SouthBay. The place is hidden in the back off of 139th…read morestreet all the way back to the last building with plenty of parking. They have seven courts and offer open play. First thing that caught my attention was how fast and lack of bounce the balls were traveling down the court. The court concrete is polished smooth and using a Selkirk type of ball with a power paddle, those balls are traveling fast! Took a bunch of plays to get use to the speed and bounce of the ball. The open play isn't divided to play levels so you can be in a high level or low level game randomly, can be intimidating for newbies. This place is definitely a good pay play place to try. The owner Leslie was very nice and helpful to get me started with signing the wavier and into playing.

Safari and his staff his wife and all the guys are awesome. They are very knowledgeable in all…read morethe sports which they cater. Full selection of tennis rackets, strings, accessories bags and surprisingly very good selection of apparel. If you want to find something in tennis or pickleball they've got it. Stringing onsite with fast turnaround. I bought two Wilson RF01 Pros from them. they always have multiple of the same racket for serious players. They let me weigh the frames to make sure they matched and use my balance board so that I could customize them to my spec. Great people great service good atmosphere excellent selection. They always have things in stock that's the key. I've been coming here for more than 20 years.

Good place. Big on tennis. Love that they focus on racquet sports and surf. Support this local…read morebusiness.