I didn't get her name but my receipt says Jill. She was amazingly helpful when my son needed socks…read morefor his fins. I was just stopping in as we are from out of town. Some places just need to know how wonderful they are. I would definitely go back if I weren't so far away.

This is an absolutely wonderful business for all swim needs including rentals, ownership, and…read moreadvice. The owner Adriana is a remarkable and passionate open water swimming aficionado . The assortment in this small space is fantastic! Plus Adriana's lifelong swim expertise (both as a young competitive pool swimmer and a seasoned ocean swimmer) guarantees that she will understand your needs, advise you on nuance of equipment and brands, and help you get in the water, appropriately equipped. But the real synergy comes from Adriana's galvanizing encouragement and positivity! I am a lifelong runner who is just dipping his landlubber toe (see what I did there?) into swimming as my aging joints mount louder and louder complaints about land exercise. I found myself in LJS&S to rent a wetsuit for a swim race I had foolishly signed up for. A triathlete friend said "You have to go to this store and talk to Adriana", which I did. She helped me rent a wetsuit, dissuaded me from buying one until I tried it out (the sign of a caring merchant for sure) and then encouraged me to go swimming with her group at La Jolla Cove. Long story still long, I now swim with her group and realize there is a whole open water community that I know about because of this magical store and its charismatic proprietor. But whether you want to change your relationship to the aquatic world, or just simply get a new pair of swim goggles for your pool training, this is a place to go! You will NOT be disappointed! Inventory, knowledge, advice, and value; it's all there. It may change your life for the better !! Finally, you will be supporting a true single owner small business in the heart of La Jolla! Multi-win.

I had a really positive experience here today!…read more I had two shorty wetsuits and some free weights that I hadn't used in awhile, so I thought maybe I could turn them into cash at Play It Again. I stopped in at 4pm on Thursday afternoon & I was immediately greeted & helped by a nice employee. He quickly ascertained that he could buy one wetsuit & the weights, but the other wetsuit was a little too vintage for him to buy. I opted to donate it with him. After a quick check of my ID & a confirmation that I wanted cash, the process was complete & I walked out with cash in hand in less than 15 minutes. When I first moved to PB ten years ago, we bought beach cruisers here, as they have an interesting and varied selection of bikes that are well-priced. They also have tons of other new & used sporting equipment including baseball, softball, golf, water sports, pickleball, tennis, golf & more! This a a great store for both your pocket & the planet! Peace.

Jay at playground sports has been my go to Rollerblade guy for many many many many years and he…read morecontinues to provide exceptional service with a smile on his face! You can tell he knows what he's talking about likes what he does and wants to make sure you have the best experience possible! Thank you so much!

I haven't been to REI in a while so I was unaware that they opened up a new building dedicated to…read moreaction sports only: biking, skiing, snowboarding, etc. It was a nice surprise to have more options and to have the extra space to roam around. Since REI is located in an industrial street, there are many parking spots available for this building and the main building. My husband and I took our snowboards to get waxed. This time around, we opted to pay for the hot wax as opposed to their free machine wax. The hot wax is usually $36 each but they were having a promo that it's half off until March. We went on a Saturday mid-afternoon and it took only about 20 minutes. I also wanted to buy some new boots and I put my name down on the sign up sheet on the clipboard. I was the next one in line and thought the wait wouldn't be too long but I still ended up waiting about 30 minutes to be seen. It seemed there was only one guy dedicated to the boot fitting area. After a while, I ended up approaching another worker and thankfully he said he was able to help me out. *Tip if you're going for boot fitting: put your name down on the list but also just ask anyone with a green vest to see if they can help you out so you don't end up unnecessarily waiting a while. I'd like to give Mike a huge shoutout for helping me find the right boots! He was so personable and he took the time to explain what I should feel. He suggested I put insoles in my boots because I have flatter feet and it made a whole difference, so I really appreciate that. Overall, we had a great experience and received wonderful customer experience between getting our boards waxed, fitting for my new boots, and checking out.

I love this place! I'm an REI member, which is fantastic because it allows you to buy things from…read morethe used section. The used section can have things that have literally only been used once, at amazing discounts. It also allows me to get my snowboard waxed, an unlimited number of times! I bring it in before every ski trip and get a fresh machine wax. The store is massive and has every kind of piece of equipment you can think of. The prices are also great. I personally love the REI branded gear because it's great quality and price. The people who work here are awesome. They're all super knowledgeable and always in great spirits. The parking lot is massive, so you'll always be able to get a spot. Awesome store, just wish there were more of them!

I stopped Big 5 for a pair of Sketchers for walking. I was greeted when I walked in and asked if I…read moreneeded help. I readily found the Sketcher on the wall and tried out three different pairs. All the while, the employee helping me was patient and informative. I found my perfect pair of walking shoes and headed for the register. The young lady at the register was friendly enough and rang me up. The store was well stocks, clean, and organized. They offer plenty of parking.

Had a great experience in store but first time using the Nike bathing suit I bought a little over a…read moremonth ago and the color faded. Definitely don't recommend this brand. Such a bummer for the price.

Great store, very helpful staff! We rented body boards for the day. Super easy and fun.read more

A wide selection on all things surf.,…read more Great service and excellent value on clothes and gear. Parking is difficult but doable. I'll be back again when in town.

Love the service super cooperative and helpful. Great selection of singles that are heavily…read moreunderpriced but boxes are a bit overpriced.

They sit around double the secondary market rate for Pokemon cards on most items in rotation. I…read morewould not recommend them.

If you filter to negative reviews you'll see that almost every one mentions parking costs. If you…read morecan ignore that or if you're lucky enough to live within trolley/walking distance (as my brother who I'm visiting is) it's a really phenomenal mall. There's a great range of both high-end (Hermes, Chanel, Tiffany, Carolina Herrera, etc) and affordable (Uniqlo, H&M) shopping along with both expensive and fast-casual dining. I love going to Marugame Udon for lunch and grabbing a quick bite, or Haidilao for hot pot if I want something a little nicer. There's also a VERY popular Din Tai Fung here. In addition, there's a food court with some fast food options, a Shake Shack, etc. It's a beautifully maintained and designed outdoor mall with plenty of space to sit and lots of kiosks where you can get coffee or small treats. Overall it's a phenomenal mall (maybe I'm biased because I haven't had to deal with parking though) and I'll definitely return.

It's a nice mall, but sometimes it takes awhile to find parking and to get out of the parking lot…read more Note that the 2 hours free parking got cut down to only 1 hour free, and the time is counted from when you enter to when you get to the gated exits. I used to come here often to walk around and browse, but with the new limitations, I'm not visiting unless I have to.

VUORI @ LA JOLLA…read more Street parking is available throughout the area, along with parking right out front. Parking is free for two hours, and when I came on a Saturday afternoon, it wasn't packed at all. I really love Vuori. This was actually my first time shopping in-store, even though I've heard so many great things about the brand from friends. My boyfriend and I stopped by while doing some Christmas shopping, and I wanted him to try on a few jackets. I especially loved their fleece jacket, which is around $140. They also have a great selection of shorts, both lined and unlined in colors like green, blue, black, and gray. I'm a big fan of the store's overall aesthetic. The service was great from the moment we walked in, we were immediately greeted, and everything in the store was very organized. The fitting rooms were spacious, and I loved that there was a comfy seating area where I could relax while my boyfriend tried things on. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I ended up spending about $330 and picked up their iconic tote bag, which is really cute. If it's your first time shopping at Vuori, you can sign up on their website to get 20% off, which is a great perk. Overall, I loved my experience at Vuori and would definitely recommend stopping by. It's clearly a popular brand in La Jolla, I see so many people wearing it, and I'll definitely be returning to this location.

Cute, clean, and spacious boutique in downtown La Jolla, where everyone was so welcoming to my…read morepuppy. Picked up the Sedona Sweatpant in a nice gray- easy to layer. Loved trying on the Butterscotch jacket as well as the Toffee Restore Sweatshirt- keeping my eyes on those for a future purchase.

This is a Target on the university campus and they don't sell Hotwheels! Bummer. They only sell…read moregroceries and other necessities for college students.

5 Big Stars for this Target location…read more I've never gotten in and out of a self-check aisle so quickly. I come in here to grab a handle of milk to woof down while walking home from the gym. That's all.

We have another memorable buying experience at LuLuLemon La Jolla. Beck helped us pick out some…read morenice workout wear. My wife bought some stuff too. Highly recommend the ppl here at the La Jolla LuLu Lemon. 1st rate service!!!

Friendly service from the associate at the fitting room - thank you for the conversation!…read more Small/medium sized-store, but has your core essentials. Also has some we made too much/markdown racks. Nice for stop in if you're strolling along Girard Street. 2024: 74/100