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.

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.

Anything you want to cater your inner surfer girl or boy. First time visiting yesterday even though…read moreI have visited Solana a million times never entered at this store thinking it was some sort of man can. In fact, there are so many items for women, the most variety of bikinis and dreamy summer dresses. That on top of palgxards, candles, jewelry and many more. All focused on the surfer life but also space for the tourist and vacationer.

I had such a great experience here. Everyone who works there is incredibly knowledgeable and…read moregenuinely helpful. You can tell they actually surf and really understand the gear, which makes a huge difference when you're trying to make the right decision. Their inventory is massive -- boards, wetsuits, accessories -- everything you could possibly need, and all high quality. What really stood out to me was the customer service. They take their time, answer every question, and make you feel taken care of without any pressure. I honestly wouldn't shop anywhere else. This is the kind of surf shop every town should have.

Mitch's?! Simply the best. Love all the employees. Always greeted with aloha and they are kind,…read morepatient, and helpful. Great selection of goods as well. Didn't take any of pics but it's such a great little shop. Definitely recommend coming by even if it's just for a bar of wax

This place is awesome. Went in to check out their springsuits (as I needed a new one). They have a…read moreGREAT selection of suits - and their prices were actually better than what I was seeing at other shops. I tried on a couple and with the help of one of the employees who knowledgeably answered the questions I had (mainly about durability) - I ended up walking out with a new suit that I am stoked on. Totally recommend this place. Shop local!

Employees we have encountered are knowledgeable and willing to help. Needed my son's head strung…read moreand they asked them the appropriate questions so they could understand how he likes his head strung. My son really likes his new head and appreciated their help. Thanks All !

Service was great! Thank you Dom and David for helping me getting my little one ready for the…read morelacrosse season!

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.

This store is amazing! Anabel provided some of the best customer service we've ever experienced…read more She went above and beyond to help my daughter find the right gear for college in upstate New York, taking the time to make thoughtful recommendations and ensuring everything was a perfect fit for the climate and her needs. She was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping us. Shopping at the Fjällräven Del Mar store was a fantastic experience because of her. Thank you, Anabel!

Thank you, Jed!! You are the reason I bought my jacket in San Diego…read more I spent weeks looking for the perfect jacket for my upcoming trip to the East Coast. I went to REI, Patagonia, and Arcteryx. Due to supply chain issues (Incorrect sizes) and bad customer service (Arcteryx in La Brea). I decided to try out Fjallraven. I'm glad I did. I ended up in their La Brea shop in Los Angeles. I met Jed at that shop while he was filling in from the San Diego store. The experience was a night and day difference from Arcteryx next door. I got to try on each jacket they had and got educated on the different fits and different materials. It was the experience I needed to decide on a good jacket. Unfortunately, La Brea didn't have much heavier coats in my size. So Jed mentioned that they do have the jacket down at his store in San Diego. So one weekend while I was down there, I was finally able to get my jacket (Expedition Jacket Lite Edition in black). If you are in San Diego, I would highly recommend checking the space out. Nice people and tons of stuff to do while trying out your new jacket.

Both my wife and I had an exceptional experience at Road Runner Solana Beach. Although they were…read morebusy, Spencer greeted us a welcome as we entered the store. She thoroughly asked questions as to my needs and quickly fitted my foot on their 3D and analyzed my results. I was surprised by the results. She explained the process thoroughly and recommended an insert. I have been having problems with my arch support and my Orthopedic recommended Road Runner. Great call! I left with a new pair of Nike shoes with the new custom made sole insert. My feet feel great, again. Oh, and that VIP pressure people talk about. Spencer explained it showing us how the numbers worked to our benefit. Savings in the long run and able to cancel at anytime. No sales pressure as I read some comments. Numbers did the trick!

I went to this store because it is less than a mile from my home and I needed a nice pair of…read morerunning shoes. Although they had two employees and only two customers, my existence was not acknowledged by either worker for over five minutes. (The gentleman at the register made a noise when I asked him about the machine in the front of the store but that was it). I even stood no more than 4 feet away from a female employee while she was talking with a customer and she didn't acknowledge my presence, much less tell me that she could help me in a moment....... it gives me such a terrible taste in my mouth to be treated like dirt in my hometown. But I did go today and spend $200 on a pair of shoes and I'll bring my family of four (including 2 young teens) to a shoe store in Encinitas even though they sell the same product at the same price over 5 miles away...... I really wanted to support local. But clearly the employees don't care about service.

Overall a great camp. The counselors are amazing. Nick C and Aiden where my kids favorite. The…read moregroups were small, 2 kids per consoler on average. Sasha, the owner was always responsive to any questions or feedback I had. My daughter got stung by a bee during camp and the Nick C, was so calm and handled the situation perfectly. I happened to be there so I was able to see and help. Nick carried her for me all the way to my car. However if I wasn't there I would be full confident she would have been taken care of. They also played some games with the kids and let them free play in the water and sand when when they wanted. But also encouraged them to surf. Both my kids were able to surf , by day two. I have a daughter and a son an both loved this camp. Ages 7 and 9. The only thing I would say is camp is actually over at 1:45 not 2, but that was so minor I didn't even mention it to Sasha. Its a long day at the beach and these instructors were amazing. We will for sure do this camp again next year. I highly recommend. Thank you SOL SURF!!

My 6 year old started surf camp again this year and was hesitant to get in the water, but Sasha and…read moreTristan and all the other counselors were patient and understanding and helped him overcome his fear. Now all he talks about is going back to Sol Surf Camp every day! It's great, when he's not surfing he's collecting shells and ocean creatures with the other kids. He wants to go all summer next year!

Some of our planned excursions fell through, so we had to pivot and found this option on Yelp! It…read morewent with it as it was the only tour group that had a three person option (the world was not built with odd numbered families in mind)! We booked the tour knowing it was a bit overcast, choppy and the caves were likely closed but boy were we in for a treat. Nick was out guide and sadly the other couple with us were not able to join but that meant we had a private tour! On our way out we were treated to. Few dolphins. When we got to the caves the waves were just calm enough for a quick in and out. Then on our way back green sea turtle popped his head out of the water and swam under our boat! It was pretty incredible! Nick was an awesome guide! Super knowledgeable and dropped facts throughout the journey. We took my 7,10 and 13 year old sons and they all loved it. Not a bad pivot!!

We had such a great time on this tour! Got to go in one cave. Wish we got to do more caves but we…read morehad to go in 1-2 kayaks at a time and paddle back out. I thought we would be paddling thru multiple caves but that was not the case. Jade let us get out of our kayaks and swim, and I ended up capsizing our kayak when getting back in. She stayed super calm and helped us both get back in. If she wasn't as calm, I would've freaked out more! But we didn't capsize going in and out of the waves, which is the most common place to capsize!

First time at Rusty's Surf Shop in Del Mar and such a great experience…read more We were in the area for lunch and ice cream and decided to wander in because our girls have been really excited about boogie boarding... and to be honest, we know absolutely nothing about it. We also love supporting small businesses when we can, so this felt like the perfect stop. Right when we walked in, we noticed how clean, organized, and well-stocked the shop was. There's a ton to choose from, which could feel overwhelming, but the two women working behind the register immediately stepped in and made the whole experience easy and actually really fun. They took the time to understand what we were looking for -- something beginner-friendly that the girls could enjoy without it being too advanced. One of the boards the girls were drawn to was actually more high-performance, and instead of just selling it to us, they guided us to a better option. Honestly, they saved us money and probably saved us from a frustrating first experience. They walked us through how to properly size the boards, explained what to look for, and even set everything up at checkout -- attaching the leash and showing the girls how to use it. They also gave a few quick tips that made us feel way more confident heading to the beach. That kind of service is rare. We also picked up a rash guard for my husband (great quality, he loves it) and a cute little shell bracelet that was perfect for the beach vibe. Is it the absolute cheapest place you'll find a bodyboard? Probably not. But the quality, the guidance, and the customer service more than make up for it. You're not just buying a product here -- you're getting help from people who genuinely care that you have a great experience. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Del Mar.

Rented a surfboard and wet suit for the day. Took less than 2 minutes to get and return at the end…read more Smooth and reasonable pricing! Would 100% recommend.