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    3.9 (43 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pravash M.

    Outdoor adventure store; clothes, shoes, bikes, kayaks, gear, snacks and more under 1 roof near Pembroke Target. Convenience comes at a premium price, though they do have some REI brand items at lesser price points; clearance racks exist, sometimes as a sidewalk sale, but I still find prices to be on the high side. Perk of REI is they have lots of nationwide stores in case something breaks or doesn't work. This store is clean, employees are friendly'ish, and the shared shopping center parking lot has plenty of spaces.

    Lisa O.

    I'm in love with REI. How in the world did I go this long without REI in my life?? Staff-5 Cleanliness-5 Location and parking-5 Availability of products-5 They have EVERYTHING-5 Knowledgeable employees-5 Store is friendly and helpful and Im totally in LOVE with REI. I think this place is a must and you should really join the co-op. It's a no brainer. Even their website is a 5 star experience. Little story. I had purchased Altra timp3 shoes at the store. Loved them so much that I wanted a 2nd pair. Heard about their big annual sale and went. The shoes I wanted were discontinued in the store but staff helped me. I went online and saw the shoes. Showed them the Altra timp 2 that I wanted. They were EXTREMELY helpful in convincing me it would be a good idea to just order them. I usually like to try stuff on but I took their advice and did it. They were so great. I have never in my life had such great experience . END OF THE STORY. I got the shoes within a week and I love the shoes and the staff was right in the size and the style. THANK YOU REI

    Carol S.

    Love, love, love REI. After shopping at the SoHo REI in Manhattan, I was ecstatic that a store was opening in Virginia Beach. And in the Town Center area...YAY!! I've bought lots of clothing items from both the store & on line. You can buy on line and have your purchase shipped to the store with no shipping charges. You'll get an email when the item is ready for pickup. Shipping is also free if your purchase is over a certain amount. Nothing touches my recent purchase. I am SOOO excited. I haven't been able to ride a bike for decades because of bad knees. I had them replaced (the knees....) eight years ago. So finally, with my sister's encouragement, I felt ready to try a bike. I can't walk long distances because of a bad back that quickly starts to hurt. So I needed a way to get active exercise. A bike seemed perfect. I knew exactly what I wanted (an Electra Townie Cruiser) & went to the Laskin corridor bike shops first. Both were very discouraging, indicating that demand had been very high during Covid. Neither expected another shipment for many months. I stopped at REI on the way home, not realizing they were also a big bike store. They told me they were out of stock in the store but I could order on line and have it shipped to the store. When it arrived they would assemble it and contact me to come in and have it fitted for me. This approach worked great!! The REI App indicated it would be a one month's wait. But that was OK. They had the exact bike & color I wanted. And I got a 7 speed for less than a 3 speed elsewhere. In addition I received an on line digital gift card, which I used to purchase a basket, lock, lights & water bottle holder. They put it in my SUV and I immediately drove it to its forever home. What a great experience!! REI is a CO-OP. You purchase a $20 life membership & receive dividends in the form of REI credits every year. What can be better than that!! The Virginia Beach REI is a stand alone store on Independence sitting on an out parcel on the northwest side of Pembroke Mall. Parking is plentiful, some parking spaces right at the front of the store. Getting back into the traffic flow, either on Independence or Virginia Beach Boulevard, is easy with traffic lights to assist you. The store is very clean. Employees are helpful & friendly. And they even have "At Risk" Hours during Covid. Try it, you'll like it. No.....You'll LOVE it!!

    Ashlee A.

    Never had a need to come by a place like this, but I'm so glad it is around! Decided on a quick kayak trip and REI had it all and then some. As of a month ago, REI now offers kayak & things rentals. Brand new kayaks for only $30 A DAY. Such a steal & the kayaks are great. Now's the time to try them before the price goes up! Stopped by on a Saturday around 1 and went to the shop area to get the rentals going. They have a price board up for all of their rentals. The process seemed a little longer because there was some confusion and many things to be clarified, but the employees were great. The kayak was a $200 deposit down. There's even brochures that give many places to go paddling all through the 757 and more info about their rentals. After that, it was time to get things strapped to the car. Now this process is what took us so long (about a 90 minute stay from start to finish). Not too hard once walked through the process but since everything was new, it took a lot longer than expected. Shoutout to B-Rice for the help!! He got us right together since he does it all the time. The other employees could figure it out how, but I'd say they weren't an expert like him. Overall, everything was great to include the kayak trip. We actually ended up strapping up both kayaks in under ten minutes on our return. Just make sure you have some strong people with you! Also, make sure to keep up with all the pieces so things are not to get lost in the sauce. Great experience.

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    Outstanding customer service. Patient. Helpful. Expert advice. Will be coming here again for sure!

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    4.9(7 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I've been a fan of Commonwealth since they were originally located in Ghent. I've also frequented…read morethe store while they were at Lynnhaven Mall and I was happy to see that they moved on to a bigger and better location in Town Center. Parking can be a headache in Town Center, but there is a free parking garage conveniently located across the street, so it's an easy walk to the store. The new location is so much bigger and spacious than the previous locations, where the trendy hipster vibe is more upbeat with their nicely arranged display of merchandise. They carry a wide variety of popular streetwear brands like Stussy, Vans, and Carharrt. One nice addition to the store is their matcha bar. I took advantage of this and ordered the strawberry matcha latte which was really good! The staff is always cool and never pushy with sales. Be sure to follow their social media, they're always hosting some fun release events held at local venues.

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    4.3(8 reviews)
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    It is located in a small shopping center off of busy Independence Blvd. Went there with a friend…read more The store is very organized and the staff is friendly. The only problem is that they don't have a good selection of the larger sizes. They are willing to order for you, but it would be better if they had it in store. They have nice quality items (casual and dressy clothes) along with shoes. I would refer anyone seeking larger sized clothes here.

    Second time in this store in past six months. First time was browsing, today looking to purchase…read moreshorts. The focus of the store is larger men's size. To my knowledge few exist and I know of no other in Virginia Beach. I was impressed enough to come back. Their location just South of Town Center in Town Center Station is great in most respects. They have a private parking lot, however when lunch, or weekend rush hit it's strained due to nearby Mission BBQ. They do have their own designated spaces. On two visits I found the lot and walk free of debris. The store is spacious and includes both casual, dressy casual and more formal jacket, ties and belts. Even shoes from flip flops to all leather formal. Today I was surprised to even see swim suits. Waist sizes run from 36-66. On my visit today it was a challenge to find the lower end waist size. Almost impossible as a matter of fact. Anything can be ordered. The price point and selection today holds back the 5 stars. They are a full retail, no sales store. They do have a reward system that you can get discounts after a certain amount of points. Ask the clerk. When browsing on a weekday around 11 AM they were not busy. A clerk immediately assisted me and was both friendly and helpful. The same clerk checked me out and the process was smooth. When it comes to quality they have you covered with name brands that I rely on such as Polo RL and Nautica. The store is sectioned off nicely and displays attractive. Changing rooms are in the rear and locked. Staff must assist. I would return to this store and recommend. However, if your cost conscious you can find better deals on the same products in my opinion. A solid 4 stars.

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    Expensive, but worth the investment. 5.11 tactical has clothing and accessories purpose built and…read moredesigned with law enforcement, military and the first responder community in mind. From fire retardant apparel to task-specific EMA gear, comfortable footwear, and more - the selection in this store is vast. It is on the more pricey side of life, unless you catch the online sales - which some items are drastically reduced (check out the pursuit advance boots currently at almost 60% off original price!). Some items are no brainers, like the men and women's defender-flex pants with built-in stretch that offers comfort for CCW, complete with discrete back mag pockets - great for the range, but also doubles up for everyday wear without hindering fashion by offering slim or skinny fits for both men and women. Plenty of parking outside this store, staff are willing to help and assist from the moment you walk in. Great fitness apparel selection and functional belts.

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