A High Five to Big 5! Thanks for being there [which kind of reminds of the movie..."Being There",…read morewhich is quite funny & is even pertinent to today's goof-balls]! Congrats also to me, since I have had my shots [not Rabies] & so far remained semi-sane, but now am a proud owner of a SUMO-C-19 Ultra Jumbo Belly [TM:)]. If you too have managed to also sprout a SUMO-C-19 Ultra Jumbo or even just a slightly smaller Regular Jumbo Belly, then get here STAT! Big 5 has Belly Busting prices [with the multitude of email alerts] and some equipment & supplies to make either a dent in your waistline [not in your wallet] or at least impress your diabolical iwatch, which is always spying on my Coach-Potato ways. My demonic iWatch conspires with my dastardly iPhone to constantly defame me/you on my/your slothful ways. Mark my words, it even tracked your slothfulness for the whole duration of the pandemic. You get NO CREDITS for even living thru this nightmare, nor saving you & others from disease, nor death. It is ruthlessly judgmental & belongs in North Korea & not here. I am almost sure Kim Jung iLL had some hand in hacking these devices to demoralize patriotic people like me. The big Kim J. iLL or KiLL for short is really suspect. So yes, in part, my [K]i[LL]-devices made me come here...especially the pulse & EKG readings [I will not even acknowledge the horrid Cardio goals which I rarely meet...EEK!]. Once you somehow convince yourself that there are more things in life beyond eating Cheese Puffs & staring in horror at the idiot box waiting for any given Apocalypse scenario, you start to contemplate even walking up hills & mountains.... for FREE EVEN! Idiotic, I know! I do not think the lord would have let us invent flat smooth sidewalks, if he/she/other still wanted us to crawl ape-like up barren slopes...all the while being exposed to various Grey Wolf/Wolves [only one they say..but it takes only one rabid one to do you in...it's GPS tells us that it crossed the 101, but not where it is...ha...so useful!], rabid mountain lions, rabid bears, rabid Coyotes, & worst of all rapid rabid Rabbits! EEK! Anyway, since it I have to weight the relative dangers of rabid humans vs. rabid wildlife, I figure I will go with the dangers of wildlife anyway....but almost always bring one or two sticks with me... just in case a rabid mountain biker gets too hungry. The good humans at Big 5, DO NOT JUDGE YOU & are quite polite...at least to Geezers like me [THANKS!]. Not like my darned PCP, who is not even happy with the lowest Cholesterol reading in all my life! Anyway, after tormenting myself with almost weekly death defying walks or hikes for around two months, I decided to start upgrading my stuff. Some quite needed, like a trade in for my worn New Balance 99X "Made in the USA" fine {slippery on slopes} running sneakers to a generic made in Vietnam synthetic one with HUGE GRIPPY KNOBS on the bottom. If you have a SUMO-C-19 Ultra Jumbo Belly you definitely need HUGE GRIPPY KNOBS on either your bottom or on your soles, not souls. While you are busy gawking at the all the Gizmos on sale, at this almost lone relic of Brick & Mortar Pre-history, you may find other stuff you may not need. Since you are a guilt ridden rabid iWatch tormented confused ovoid human, you may even buy a Hydration Backpack. Even if you happen to be overtaken & overrun by blind arthritic decrepit rabid Rabbits, at least they can have a drink to go with one's bloated obese spherical shape. Why for Fauci's-sake would I pay $50 for a plastic Pickleball Racquet? Likely because I happen to see some other stir crazy young non-decrepit humans play this lame sport on the city's Tennis Courts....and since I am now a decrepit old Geezer, I thought...why not own yet another Sport Object that I may never use? At the very least, the lot of nice UA 77% Cotton socks that I grabbed here on a good sale can be also be used on the coach & are hardware compatible with Cheese Doodles. Cheese Doodles & Big 5 Socks do not judge one and best of all they do not begin with an i..... Thanks Big 5... [I have been please with Big 5's in Pismo/SLO, but will check out the other Coastal 3 for things that are out of stock]! Now where oh.... where is my Thorazine...and what is that foam coming out of my mouth? For fun, here is the incremental order of my ascent into "Hiking Delirium": 1-Use worn running sneakers on hike= slip & slide but mask stays on. 2-Use unused Costco hiking sticks stuck in car trunk for years. 3-Contact Running WH on line in SLO to send prof. hiking sneakers via UPS...not fitted. 4-Hike, slide more, get hot & thirsty, pass out, & EMTs called. 5-Return Running WH sneakers to them since they do not fit & reorder & repeat twice...still do not fit! 6-After 3+ visits to various Big 5's, get much of what I need for less $$$! 7-Still forget essential stuff in car, like H2O. i-Dummy!

Had to get 6 fishing licenses and the man at the register was so nice and friendly. Thank you for…read morebeing nice and accommodating.

Great surf and skate shop in pismo! Right on the main drag that leads to the pismo pier , they had…read morea great selection of clothes and hats , flip flops. I even bought a Cabellero skate board while i was browsing!! Great service and nice board shop! Thanks

Love Panchos oh so much! It's been in Pismo my entire life and it's so nostalgic that I get to…read morevisit every-time I come to my hometown again. The staff is phenomenal and always happy to help. They have the best variety of clothes for all sizes and ages, souvenirs, skate boards and beyond. The prices are more than reasonable given this prime location to the pier and tourists. Forever a Pancho's fan!

The Wife and I were in Avila for my birthday week. We decided to rent some bikes to take on the…read moretrail that leads out to the Avila Barn. I ended up picking e-bikes and The Wife was terrified. She said, "If one of us dies, I'll be so mad at you!" She really did say that. We waltzed into the bike shop, in the group of shops right off Front Street. Easy peasy. The gentleman running the place was super nice and answered all of our questions and gave us some options to choose. We looked around and picked a couple of bikes that looked like standard, step through beach cruisers. I skipped the helmets, just to mess with The Wife. The nice dude went through the operating such as throttle, brakes, kick stand, turning on/off, etc... We were ready to cruise the open highways, wind blowing through our hair as we sped helmet-less, laughing and yelling at people. We really didn't yell at people, or go on the highway, or speed. We did laugh and have a great time while not going more than 10mph! Ha! We were both a bit shakey to start, as we had not ridden any type of bicycle in some time. It was just like a pedal bike and in fact we peddled quite a bit and used the throttle for some of the small hills just to make it easier. We had a great time and when we returned the bikes, yet another nice dude met us and checked in the bikes. We hung out and chatted for a bit before venturing off to find some cocktails to sip by the beach. Oh, and on the way home The Wife said that she had a great time on the e-bike and maybe we should look into getting some. Huh? OK... Go! Ride Wild!! HAVE FUN!!!

We rented four bikes and the doggie trailer. The gentleman that helped set us up (sorry I didn't…read moreget your name!!!) was super friendly, knowledgeable and just overall a nice guy. He put us all at ease and made everything seem like a snap. The bikes were throttle driven so you don't need to pedal if you don't feel like it. We took the BobJones trail and stopped off at the Secret Garden for some refreshments. The bikes performed perfectly and Maverick loved being in the little doggie trailer. This is a great way to bomb around and see some things and just enjoy the breeze!

This is the coolest little sports shop. I feel like I find things I don't commonly see elsewhere…read more The owner is so sweet and has such cool stories from different sports events she's been to throughout the years. She is a hat designer so you'll see her original designs. There was something we really wanted but they didn't have our size but she made sure the other store in SLO had it and would hold it for us. We always stop by on our way down south.

The Sports Forum never disappoints! About a month ago I stopped in Pismo before heading home and…read moreper usual made a stop into The Sports Forum. It was pretty early on a Sunday and at the time they were one of the few shops that were open. I began talking to the employee and lo and behold the employee was the owner. I mentioned to her that since I was a kid my family would make annual trips to Pismo and we always came into her shop because it was "cool" and wasn't like anything we had in the Valley. This tradition has been going on for 39 years now. I mentioned to her that since having my own son (9y/o) he loves to go in and check out the merch. He had been looking for a Joe Montana jersey and during this particular visit and the one prior, the store was out of stock. The owner was nice enough to ask for my phone number and said when they got a new shipment she would let me know. Well, she held true to her word and contacted me about a week ago. We conversed via text and I asked for shipping details, price, etc and she was gracious enough to ship me the jersey and it arrived within a couple of days. The point of this post is that The Sports Forum is unlike any other sports memorabilia store you'll fined in or out of the area. The fact that the owner went out of her way to contact me and take the time to ship me the jersey speaks volumes of her and her business. I'd shop here or contact the Forum before going to a large chain store (i.e. LIDS) for their uniqueness, hospitality and prices. Thank you again and we hope to pop in soon!

I cannot say enough good things about my recent experience with Jason at California Waterman…read more(formerly California Kiteboarding). What great service! Tomorrow it will be 2026 and I cannot wait to get in the water with my new Starboard Downwind board!

I have recently jumped into the hobby of ariel photography, and special effects. While perusing the…read morenet on whats the cheapest most effective route to take, I came across Jason's web site www.californiakiteboarding.us. I saw several verities of quadcopters that could mount my Gopro camera's. Now I was hooked. I ordered a quad, and shortly afterward received an E-mail from Jaso, he stated that he's gotten recent negative reviews on the item that I ordered, he picked out a selection of quad's that may provide me with greater satisfaction. Jason brought on a good case and I ordered the Naza 450, and transmitter too. What California Kite Boarding does that is over the top, they put together the quad, marry the transmitter to the quad, and then fly it to determine that it works. They then mail it out to you. Jason also provides over the phone instruction, which is something that I found out that I need. I really appreciate what Jason has done, California Kite Boarding, is a business I'll frequent!

Absolutely top notch service from the moment I stepped in. To be quite frank, I had went to the…read morelocal Men's Warehouse and was utterly disappointed and treated with disrespect. Stych treated me such class and care. The entire customer service experience was phenomenal. From not ordering a suit in over years, it can be quite intimidating to walk into a suit store and know where to start from. Stych was very informative, as well as understanding of my needs and knew how to place into a suit. *pro tip : LE and CCW people that need suits, this is your go to spot. Let them know your concerns and they can tailor to your needs. Absolutely top class professionals here.

I came for a last minute need for shirt and jacket and they helped right away…read more Because I am not average size, they handled the alterations same day. I'm very pleased and would recommend to anyone. Thanks for making look great!

Rachel is awesome! Super knowledgeable of the ocean, water, marine life, and history of the area…read more What a rad human being to have guiding the tour. As it turns out, all of the harbor seals, and sealions have names. We befriended one named Steve, he is much better at swimming than I am. He also taught me secret techniques to paddling. This one Pelican named Parry got into a barking match with some sealions, which is a fight he wasn't gonna win, let's be honest. Though I was hoping to see an M-A-N-A-T-E-E ... next time! If you're gonna go down on Haley street, where the dogs are easy and the sun is cheap, you never know just who you'll meet, on Haley. (But hopefully it's Rachel from the Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and you get her kayak tour; shout out!)

A heartfelt thank you to Santa Barbara Adventure Company for creating such a memorable birthday…read moreexperience for our daughter. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fun ferry ride to the islands and even got to slow down to watch a large Sunfish (Mola Mola) snacking on some jellies. I recommend getting in line early to secure the best view seating on the ferry. Our kayak guides, Chuck and Adam, were exceptional--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire trip both fun and informative, while ensuring we always felt safe and well cared for. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and warm water, which allowed us to explore all seven sea caves--many of which are inaccessible during high tide or rougher conditions. It made the experience even more special. Having lived in Santa Barbara for 22 years, this was my first time visiting the islands, and it was truly unforgettable. The pristine landscapes, abundant sea life, and even spotting several tiny island foxes while enjoying our picnic lunch, made it an unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to do it again--highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and exceptional experience!