I really enjoyed my visit to Arbor in Venice. There was a sale of shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies…read morefrom the former San Diego store with such a nice selection of designs and sizes. The store is remarkable and serves the Board community well. The thing about Arbor over other sporting goods type stores is that the products designed and materials used follow strict sourcing requirements to reduce the impact to earth. I got my first Arbor shirt at REI over 20 years ago and have been an avid follower of their products. I ended up buying several sweatshirts and hoodies which were embroidered or printed in very cool fashion. All the items I purchased were 50 percent off and are of great quality. The cashier and main employee was really nice, as we had nice conversations about our dogs and how she got into boarding. With such nice savings, I'll be back for value priced summer clothing in the next few months.

I noticed this spot when it popped up back in the day (prob round 2013/15 or something.. but neways…read moreit was back in the day). During that time, I wasn't curious enough to walk through the doors; I just chalked it up as another brand-new nice-ass spot to ignore as I walked by after hittin' at the beach all day (doing street shows, the best one on da beach alongside Uba-Uba, Mr Animation, & Calipso Tumblers, of course [Big ups to Harry Perry & Hercule's]. Anyways, I walked in a few days ago bc it was one of the only things I recognized. After donating all my decks and snapping the only one I kept in half, I wasn't trying to buy another one - so I'm very grateful I was able to, and did. Skated everyday since three days ago, and I feel the most genuine to myself I have in a while for doing so (exponentially affecting productivity). Thank you Nick!

Shoutout to Spencer in the shoe department, this guy was a superstar!! We went in on Memorial Day…read more(peak chaos) and he was somehow helping a crowd of people while still making each person feel taken care of. He hauled out box after box, took the time to teach us the surgeon's knot for lacing, and mid-fitting helped free a little boy who got his hand stuck in a bench. He handled everything with a positive attitude and provided personalized recommendations for every person's needs.

Really didn't have anything I was looking for which was a large brimmed upf/uv protected hat and…read moresome stadium seating cushions. The cushions they had were really not any better than just sitting on the ground or a bench. They were just vinyl attached to straps with no cushion. And not much of a selection of hats.

Worst shop I've ever been to. Don't come here. A complete mess of product in boxes all over the…read morefloor across the store. Why is your store open for business if 75% of your product isn't on the shelf? I got my finger stabbed by an opened lure while going through a box of unassorted fishing items. I told the 2 employees right next to me and the employee tells me afterwards to not look through boxes even though I had been looking for 5 minutes right next to her. Thanks for the heads up afterwards, that makes sense. I absolutely would not recommend coming here, there are so many other great fishing stores to go to.

I found it odd that a retail store would only have 3 stars on yelp. But now I get it. I came in to…read morebuy some rope. The people in front of me were asking the sales guy super simple questions like "is this double braid?" and sales guy couldn't answer it. Then when I got my rope, it was ringing up at a different price at the counter than what it was labeled on the shelf. They had the labels switched and wanted to charge me $10 extra for their mistake. When you do specialty retail, you should be able to answer basic product questions. When YOU make a mistake in labeling, you as the business should own up to it, and you take the hit and then go fix the label on the shelf so it doesn't help. The 3 star rating makes sense now.

I went in for the first time today, i'mlong time Patagonia buyer but had never actually visited…read moretheir brick and mortar stores. Their employees are so cool and helpful. I ended up walking out with two new pairs of Baggies but their catalog is extensive with so many other options to pick from. Very good experience!

My most recent visit was awesome. Plenty of winter things in stock, and I was able to swap…read moresomething using their Ironclad Guarantee. Friendly employees, great store layout, of course the high quality, non fast- fashion gear that speaks for itself, and a good vibe overall in the store.

I came in here a couple weeks ago since I was in town visiting my siblings. I really liked the…read morelayout of the store, how much selection they had, and how attentive the staff were. I left with lots of new connections, and some thruster fins for my shortie. I really appreciate Danny, Shahr, and the rest of the crew that helped me out. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Venice!

Called to see if they had the item I was looking for and the girl on the phone was super helpful…read moreand nice. She held it for me til I got there. Everyone super helpful in store.

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.

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

I live nearby and have never been inside. After six months, I showed up…read more Wowza! This is the center of Carhart and Dickies apparel! Every style and color imaginable!

The selection here continues to be great as it has been for decades, the staff is amazing and…read morehelpful, the only issue is no returns or exchanges you will be stuck with merchandise that does not meet your needs. I came to grab hats, emergency whistles, field glasses and canteens. Everything is great except the canteens! At approximately $12-18 each the strap is far too short to wear comfortably as a crossbody, which means the blanket canteens were a total financial loss for me! Wanting to show my grandchildren how to go out and hike safely and carry what one needs to be safe or call for help, every other item has met our needs. Ask to open packages and see the product, they may have a display piece, don't get the blanket canteen thinking you can wear it across your body, it is a shoulder carry at best. At approximately $200 spent I am woefully disappointed BUT another lesson I was able to teach my grandchildren about policy signage, asking to touch and see merchandise ensuring items meets your needs prior to purchasing.

I wrote a review so long ago, but these guys did deserve something new... This is a real surf shop…read morewith guys who actually surf that work there. The owner Jeff is a super kind guy who is knowledgeable about surfboards, gear and surf culture. Brian, the manager is top-notch! Super knowledgeable, helpful, surfs himself and understands the boards and gear that he sells. He might not tell you this, but he's a top notch shaper himself although he doesn't talk much about it. This is a local store that deserves support. They've got killer stock of epic surfboards and clothing. It's the kind of place you can go in, have a drink or a coffee, talk story and look at some clips and some of their old boards they have on the wall. Definitely deserves some hype and some credit -- they've been around for a long time and in this economy it's important to support these guys. I've bought many surfboards here over the years and will continue to do so. Ridershack and ET Surf are the two core shops in Los Angeles that I go to.

Purchased a surfboard at rider, Brian (he's a cool dude) helped me out from start to finish,…read moreanswered my questions, recommended beginner friendly spots to surf at. Will be coming back for surfing needs, thanks Brian

I stopped by the Away store on Melrose today with zero expectations, as it was my first time…read morevisiting. I brought in my Check-In Large suitcase, which had a wheel issue. As I approached the door, I was warmly greeted by an associate who even opened the door for me -- a small gesture that made a big impression. She immediately let me know they likely had the part in stock, took the suitcase to the back, and had it fixed in under 10 minutes. Before I left, I asked for her name -- Lexie. She was incredibly helpful and professional throughout. Kudos to Lexie and the team for delivering truly exceptional customer service -- quick, friendly, and hassle-free. Couldn't have asked for a smoother experience.

Love the Venice location because the employees are so helpful and nice. I came in here with an…read moreissue with my luggage and they got it resolved for me. Thank you!