My lesson here was absolutely wonderful and necessary! I had tried to learn snowboarding during one…read moreseason and did not have much success. This year I decided to do an intro lesson before heading back on the mountain and it really helped me to get the basics of snowboarding. Mieu was my incredibly patient and kind instructor that helped me throughout my entire lesson. She gave me great tips and would correct my form, stance, balance, etc right away. She explained so much of what I was struggling with and was clear and concise. I felt way more confident going back to the mountain for my next season. I look forward to more lessons in the future!

I have been snowboarding since I was 7 years old and have never been able to master the toe side…read moreturn. One lesson with Mark, and after 16 years of being a heel side warrior, I was finally able to do it! I took a lesson 2 days before my Mammoth trip and videos are attached of me getting it. I really didn't know how well the simulator was going to translate to the mountain but best believe that I will be telling all my friends about this awesome place!

Jason in the footwear department at REI Carlsbad was outstanding. He spent nearly two hours with us…read moreand was incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable. He took the time to answer all of our questions, explain the differences between shoes, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Even though we didn't buy shoes that day, the excellent service is exactly why we'll be back. REI is fortunate to have Jason on their team!

REI can be intimidating. There is so much gear, at so many price ranges, for activities many of us…read morewould never imagine participating in outside. But that doesn't matter. The friendly staff at REI are always there to help. Just don't be afraid to ask. I have been a dozen times looking for items ranging from a bike rack to kids backpacks and everything in between. There is no judgement just friendly assistance. When the bike rack we purchased didn't fit my youngest child's bike, I called and they told me to bring the bike in, and we would find a solution. That is exactly what we did, placing the bike in the already built rack and testing the different attachments until we found the right solution. Cannot thank them enough!

Love Patagonia as a brand and this location reflects that well. The store gets busy but the staff…read moreis always helpful. Great place for quality outdoor gear and a company that stands behind strong environmental values. Customer service is great.

Anytime I travel and encounter a Patagonia store I must check it out. This beautiful store sits…read moreright on the coast highway in Cardiff By The Sea. Easy to find but limited parking. This store is not as big as other stores I have visited, but they still carry a lot of great items for adventuring. I like the fact that this store specializes in surf gear. I trust the Patagonia brand and their clothing and hats always fit well and last a long time. I wear a lot of Patagonia when I am on the trail or kayaking. Yes, they are a bit pricey but I like knowing that what I purchase is not going to tear or fall apart. We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff. I just browsed while my friend found herself a new hat. She received great service when checking out and I would definitely shop here in the future. Thanks Patagonia for keeping me warm and comfortable on the trail and cool when I am on the water.

I ordered from Swimwest on 9/8. I have tried to email about my order three times. I get no reply…read moreback. My order still says it is unfilled. I am not happy with the service. If I didn't need my swim teams jammers I would want a refund.

Great for Swimmers and people that likes to swim. I hope they do GOOD IN 2024. PLZ DO NOT GIVE THEM…read moreHATE

The most helpful staff, and great hours of operation. When I tried calling other bike shops they…read moredidn't wanna help or they had long wait times. I'm so thankful for this place! Highly recommend. Good pricing, lots of stock on hand.

Best bike shop in the city. Nice guys, patient, informative, reasonable prices, fast, and don't try…read moreto oversell you. I've taken my road bike in for multiple repairs, including chains, brakes, and cables. They also did a tubeless installation on my gravel bike. For most repairs and routine maintenance, they're my default shop.

Awesome old school skate shop, had everything you would want along with great service from the…read morestaff! I'm still seeking Master Chin in my mid 50's, will never stop riding! Will always buy my boards from McGills!

Excellent customer service, James does a fantastic job. Definitely recommend as the place to get…read moreyour skateboard parts.

First time stopping into this shop recently and I was seriously impressed. They have numerous…read moresimulator bays and a ginormous equipment selection. I had no pressure from anyone to buy. Was in there a solid hour just checking everything out. I later returned and worked with Michael on a full fitting because I was looking to move into graphite shafts due to hand discomfort in my current irons. He did a great job taking that into account and walking me through different club and shaft combinations. What impressed me was that he was also noticing things in my swing and giving me pointers along the way that were immediately helping me make better contact. I ended up with a fully fitted setup I'm excited about, and I learned quite a bit during the process too. Definitely found my new go-to golf shop. Thanks Michael!

Great selection of clubs, new and used. Huge store with 3-4 simulators…read more Love the staff there. Very honest and helpful. I brought in my broken Cobra gap wedge to maybe get a new shaft. But they suggested getting a used replacement which was newer than 25 years old and better technology! One of the staff helped find one that was closest to my old club, Taylor Made 54 degree. Cost only $50 which was much cheaper than a reshaft. They even offered to take it back if I didn't like it. Loved the new club and worked great but is now my 90 yard club...old age you know.

The staff was extremely helpful. Very knowledgeable regard fishing licenses & fishing equipment…read more This store location is jam packed with everything sports related. It's a fun atmosphere & one of the few retail speciality stores around. Let's keep them open by visiting Big 5 stores in your area.

I asked for help choosing a pickleball paddle and the two guys working there looked at me like I…read morewas crazy. "We don't play pickleball, so we know nothing about it," they offered with slightly detectable scorn. "When might someone be here who does?" I asked. They simply shrugged and turned away.