BOOT BARN @ OCEANSIDE…read more Parking is available right out front, and since this Boot Barn is located in a huge plaza, there's plenty of space and a lot of foot traffic. The parking lot is massive, so you won't have much trouble finding a spot. My boyfriend and I came here looking for cowboy boots, and they have a wide selection, especially their high-quality styles. I love how everything is displayed so nicely, and you can actually try on whatever catches your eye. The associates were super friendly, the service was great, and overall I had a really positive experience. I ended up getting one of their popular brown boots in a size 9 for about $150. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality is amazing. If you're planning to wear your boots often, the value is absolutely worth it. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out!

Boot Barn in Oceanside is a large and clean western/workwear clothing store that has plenty of…read moreoptions and helpful employees. Pros: i've been to their previous location, which was in the same plaza and this new building that they have is really nice. It is larger, cleaner, and has more selection than their previous location. They make it clear to separate men's and women's in an obvious way where anybody who's walking in for the first time can understand where to go and what to see. There are plenty of options for shoes for Western style, like cowboy boots and workwear like boots for work and steel toes boots. The service here is really helpful and will provide assistance whenever called. I had to do an exchange on boots and they were very helpful in finding a different size. The parking here is very abundant as it is in a larger plaza with other stores next to it and nearby. The price is here are within 100 to 250 per pair of cowboy boots. Shirts and jackets range between 20 bucks 25 bucks up to 80 and 100+ for nicer jackets cowboy hats are also really good quality and can range over $100 easily but you can find cheaper options as long as you look and or ask for assistance. Cons: I did not recall seeing too many cons at this place. If I were to be nitpicky, I did not see a public bathroom but I'm sure there was one available. Verdict: I would come to boot barn for any of my western clothing needs. They have very high-quality items at different price points for anybody's price range. I will continue to come to this location and hope to see our locations as I very much like the store.

I like Athleta clothing for their functionality and style. I've noticed that their sizing is…read moreinconsistent and that when I buy their products online there is a 50/50 chance that I will have to return for another pair/size. Because of this I recommend purchasing in store. Luckily this store is nearby and usually well stocked. I've never had a problem with returns/exchanges here and the staff is friendly and helpful.

Julieann is so sweet and helpful and she helped me return my online purchase that didn't fit. They…read morehave really great workout clothes here!! I love the feel of my cute bell bottom leggings. Jess is the manager and she is also very accommodating and made my trip down to Encinitas worthwhile!!

Had an awesome experience at 5.11 Tactical. The store was well stocked and easy to browse, and the…read moreoverall vibe was great. Angelo Astorga and Theo Lord were both fantastic to work with. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely helpful throughout the visit. My son and I really enjoyed our time there and felt taken care of from the moment we walked in. We left with exactly what we needed and will absolutely be coming back.

Ted's the man. Came in very close to closing (my bad I know) but instead of being perturbed, Ted…read morewas super helpful and cheerful. 10/10 ontop of a 'no bs' brand.

Great location. It's usually my go-to when I need a quick outfit for an event or occasion since Sun…read moreDiego carries all the brands I love. I went in to find a dress for Easter on Saturday. I was stressed and had little time to find something to wear since I had a busy day ahead and this was my last chance to find something. Charlie and Shane were so kind to help me find a dress while hyping me up and giving exceptional customer service. Great customer service at retail stores is hard to come by nowadays and this Sun Diego location never disappoints!

This place has such cute clothing and bathing suits. They also have a nice selection of boards. We…read moregot quite a few bracelet/hair tie collections. The employees are super chill and nice.

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!

Save yourself some hassle and go to the San Diego REI for ski service…read more I dropped off my skis for a hot wax because 50% off for members. Wanted to add a safety check for skis and boots going into new season. Filled out all paperwork, passed inspection and paid for both upfront. When I came to pickup nearly a week later, and past the date I was told they would be complete, there was an issue that the heel plate was worn down just over the allowable threshold. REI will not make adjustments or anything to skis/bindings. I was told I got a voicemail, but I never received a call. Pulled up my cell phone record on the spot. Worst of it all, they did not even do the wax. So my skis just sat at this location for a week, with my money, and then I picked them up and got my money back and nothing but wasted time.

I did NOT enjoy your entire "team" as I ONLY enjoyed doing business with Mo and another gal, slim…read moreand tall, so pretty and youthful with long chestnut hair, Daniel and lovely, equally radiant, sweet, pretty Kyle. The female BRUNETTE/DARK HAIR salesperson, Maribella/Bella was tooooo busy trying on clothes and sneakers for her own benefit to be bothered with customers and she was VERY irritating loud complimenting herself constantly! TOTALLY OBNOXIOUS!!! I was so happy Mo was helping me and compliant, sweet, efficient, kind gal, Daniel. It was not until I returned evening of May 27th that I learned the gal I just mentioned is named Bella and then later reading my receipt saw her name spelled as Mirabella. That put 2 and 2 together when I called earlier this month about product availability that Mo was NOT working that day and I spoke with a female named Bella who was BEYOND irritating responding with idiotic replies which smacked of SLURS that I found humiliating attempting to PUT DOWN Mo's fine character by the degrading comments, how Mo has "LOTSSSSSS OF CHILDREN!!! MO HAS A LOT OF CHILDREN!!!" She made Mo sound like some illicit trollop FREAK! I hoped I would never have to speak with HER: BELLA again! BELLACOSE BUMPKIN is MORE LIKE IT! An EXTREMELY obnoxious and unsettling personality TRYING TOOOO HARD, TOOO ARTIFICIAL, TOOOO PHONEY, TOOO 'being BOTHERED' ! FAKE, artificial and for goodness sake I am trying to shop so GET OUT OF MY FACE BELLA idiot!!!!!!!!! Sadly I returned May 27th to pick up socks since I had received a $10. certificate offer OnLine. You know, like WOW: $18. checkered 3 pairs of pastel socks for only $8. + tax! GREAT! I gathered those and a TOOOOOOOOO IN MY FACE BELLA was there, the same gal trying on clothes that other day, informed me NICE Mo was not working today! BUMMER! Neither was sweet Daniel. DOUBLE BUMMER! I looked around and saw that GREAT: Van's finally has some male energy and hired another guy! COOL! I asked the guy for help, telling him that and he whispered TOOOO OBVIOUS into an earphone and HE disappeared and suddenly BELLA was IN MY FACE LOUD AS A BULLHORN making me SO nervous! Something has GOT TO BE WRONG with Bella because normal people don't act that way. And the stuff she said was so STUPID, making NO sense but OBVIOUSLY smacked slurs of racism, prejudice, bigotry, homophobia and all together TOTAL mandrist HATE OF MEN/MALES! Hey! I don't judge proclivities nor leprechuans! NOTHING MAGICAL ABOUT BELA Lugosi!! I tried to get away from Bella wondering where the fab sales guy was and she did NOT let up on us! She was SO CONFUSED and discombobulated handing me the other guys items to buy and I had to correct her and tell BELLA those are NOT my items! I'm NOT paying for those!!! I just asked for a bucket hat and checkered socks! Bella got a bucket hat from the back but it was no the flowered bucket hat OnLine Vans! I bought it and the socks with the other person's stuff NOT happy with the point explaining to almost wriggle out of a truth she was giving me(!) This "BELLA" is so transparent and unauthentic I had a HORRID experience and do NOT want to ever wear the items I bought. She threw off my peaceful, beautiful day! My friend said he never wanted to return to this Vans store every again!!! I told him, I am returning tomorrow the 28th to RETURN EVERYTHING I bought from Bella because every time I will go to wear these items I will think of HER and that horrid experience I felt blocked into!!! THAT is NOT a good salesperson!!! I sure hope she is NEVER EVERY considered for Manager! How could she be with the ridiculous racist slurs she threw our way! In my book, BELLA, YOU'RE FIRED! I hope Mo will be there tomorrow and not self-obsessed, narcissit Bella/Mirabella. NOTHING "Mira Bella" about her OBTRUSIVE and OBNOXIOUS personality! She is so totally NOT Vans material!!! Pity because I own so much VANS and bought Vans stuff for our friends in Italy! - Italy LOVES Vans by the way! I'm so sorry to say this but it is the truth and I'm sorry but I will be returning all my purchases! Pity the store did not have in the flower Bucket Hat I initially asked for. I'm NOT a black garments person which remind me of funerals and death. I like sunshine colors! - Mr. Mark Gonzaga, former Public Official, Los Angeles County, Star Trek VULCAN Noble TOS. and LAPD Who Framed Roger Rabbit. GOOGLE ME: Mark Gonzaga Star Trek Memory Alpha. ADDING: I RETURNED MAY 29TH AND HAD MY FRIEND GO IN TO RETURN MY BUCKET HAT AND SOCKS WHICH TERRY DID AND HANDED ME THE RECEIPT. TERRY TOLD ME THE OBNOXIOUS GAL BELLA WAS NOT THERE BUT THE SWEET GAL WAS THERE, DANIEL and Kyle. I WENT IN SIDE SO PLEASED TO SEE DANIEL AND KYLE! WE HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! DANIEL AND KYLE ARE SO VANS WONDERFUL! SUCH RADIANT PERSONALITIES PERSONIFYING VANS IMAGE! TERRY BOUGHT SOME STUFF AND WE ASKED IF WE COULD TAKE A PHOTO WHICH THE GALS WERE HAPPY TO DO SO! FAB PHOTO POSTED! XO

Vans is a legendary beach/surf shoe. I've been wearing them for years and have loved some and not…read morelove some. Yesterday I went into the store in Encinitas and I had a very specific pair in mind and of course they were right in front of me... Perfect. But the best thing was, when I went to check out the lovely cashier said to me, would you like to use your family plan credit? I had no idea what it was so I said sure. She said well then your total for the shoes are $30! I was astounded that Company like vans even knows who I am or what I am but their system does and they rewarded me for being a good customer. They have my business for life, a great company.

I enjoy shopping at this store. At times I just come in to just wonder around, in case I find…read moresomething I like. Of course I find something in the jewelry store, always get things to spoil my dog with, snacks for my husband and things for decoration around the house. Once in a while I find a nice outfit or something nice for my husband. Only thing I'm not the biggest fan of is the cosmetics area. Too many people open items and I don't feel comfortable using something that's opened.

racial discrimination from the lady working the dressing room. older white woman, blonde/white wig,…read moreshort stature. avoid her if you can, super rude and derogatory. was not open to constructive criticism and condescendingly called the store manager with an attitude i mean, it's TJ Maxx..come on

This location opened in September but I hadn't had a chance to stop in yet. I was purchasing…read moresomething nearby so I decided to take a look. The staff was friendly and greeted me right away. They checked in to make sure I was finding everything okay. I found a few things I was interested in and tried them on. I loved one item. J.crew Factory is great for their basics but they really have a lot of cute dresses, skirts, pants and more. The quality is a little different from the non factory store, but I've still been happy with items I've purchased. There is definitely room for shopping at both. I went to the counter to make my purchase. The cashier was helping someone else so another employee came to help me. He was really welcoming, upbeat and helpful. My sale was quick and easy. I had a terrible experience at the San Marcos store and haven't been back since so I was a little apprehensive. After this visit, I will definitely return in the future. The service level is what I am accustomed to having been both a J Crew and Factory store customer for years. As an added bonus it's much closer to me than the other locations.

Had such lovely service at this new-ish outlet. Several employees greeted me with a smile, helped…read moreme with picking up my on-line order, offered me an opportunity to try on my items even though I'd already paid for them, and re-packaged my stuff for easier travel. The place was clean and bright and well-designed with nice-looking displays. I'll be back, and the service brightened my day.