Great service always!! Always helpful and have what we need and will find what we need if not…read morethere. Great people.

First time here. They put the clearance swimsuits up front, which was so unexpected but…read moreappreciated. The longtime staff were really helpful and nice. The young clerks didn't quite know how to help, but tried. They have a good assortment of sports gear and cater to kids teams as well. Wish they had kids mirrored goggles. Appreciate the community support!

Yes, there's a big selection of the gear you need at good prices. The Corte Madera location has…read morebeen closed since the flood last year but there is a location north a little ways.

I give a one star to sales person Tobias. He brought out the wrong size shoe and I actually asked…read morehim if it was the size I requested. And I explained to Tobias his mistake and once again he brought me the wrong size shoe. And Megan brought more shoes out that Tobias didn't bring out for me to decide if I was interested. Tobias couldn't do the job and should be fired. I give two stars because of the customer service from Megan and I did find a pair of shoes that was what I was looking for. It wasn't the color i was looking for though.

They offer a huge selection of sporting goods and they have a history of having it in stock all the…read moretime. I really enjoy going into the store because they're always fast efficient and have plenty of staff on hand. I went in for a fishing license for my wife and I, which was awesome. I hope I have some fish before the end of the year to prove it was worth it. Actually the laws changed on fishing licenses. Now it seems that fishing license is good from one year of purchase so I have till this time next year to catch that fatty. Good job team Big Five.

I came in to buy Nike running glasses, and I'm really happy with my purchase. I get it, people…read morewould rather buy online these days. But I'm surprised by how often I need to stop in and buy something here. I don't shop a lot but when I do I tend to buy athletic items. I'll be coming back.

Good selection of soccer related gear, friendly staff (especially Winston - I think that's his…read morename), and this might be single handedly keeping the north gate mall alive.

The Coliseum rocks my (soccer) socks!…read more I was recently pure-pressured into joining the soccer team at my school. I finally caved in and decided to join. My good friend recommended the Coliseum to purchase my soccer gear and I had a great experience! The store is right off of the San Pedro exit on Highway 101 in San Rafael. It's a relatively small store, but they carry a large selection of merchandise. When I arrived, the employee working fit me for cleats. He was incredibly helpful and gave great suggestions for styles that fit my very narrow feet. I finally decided on a pair of Nike women's cleats, which were the last pair on sale (score!) He also helped me pick out a few pairs of socks and shin guards. I really appreciate all of the help from the crew at the Coliseum. I found everything that I was looking for during my visit and I plan to return for future purchases. If you're looking into buying gear in bulk, I was told that they offer discounts to teams. Check it out!

I had some questions about mountain biking and asked for some recommendations around the area. They…read moreabsolutely nailed it! We were able to walk in and rent two mountain bikes for a day which totaled about $210. They luckily had our sizes but I would definitely call ahead to be sure. They definitely have some pricy stuff but everything here seems super high quality. They also had a pretty good sale (25-33% off) going on while we were there! I know some locations also have secondhand sections. Everyone I talked to was super helpful and willing to help me out. Go visit them!

On Friday afternoon I realized that my bike's rear tire was flat and wobbly plus my shifter sounded…read morelike it was rubbing,, I spent 2hrs taking the bike apart trying to figure it out to little avail. I took it to Sports Basement hoping that Sam was working and he was! He greeted me by name and asked how he could help. I explained my situation and he noted that they were pretty booked out but he would try to get it in because he knows the bike is used on the weekends. He called me 30min later letting me know that one of my spokes was broken and I agreed to the much needed repair. I got a text an hour later saying the bike was ready. I was expecting to pay $100 or more for the repairs when I came in Saturday morning, but was pleasantly surprised on how reasonable the total was. Sam was there again to explain what he found and adjusted. Incredible customer service!

I am sooooooo happy with my gym flooring from them. Super primo top notch flooring. Its everything…read moreI wanted and some. I drove all the way from Sonoma County for this flooring. This place is packed with tons of fun equipment. One day I'll go back for a Marpo rope trainer system. Collin was super helpful and really took his time with me. Cream of the crop here

Installation team was great. They placed the rack where we wanted it, noticed our floor was slanted…read moreand placed foam under to even it out to ensure we have a safe workout. Do to popular demand, we have to wait a little for the smith machine part because it is on back order but we are excited to start using it!

REI is known for its customer service, but Johan in the Corte Madera store went above and beyond…read more My Garmin watch broke and Garmin sent me a new part (better than paying $600 for a new device). Johan spent a good 20 minutes making my watch functional again. REI should be really proud that they have such stellar employees as Johan

7/7/2025: Purchasing Yeti Straw Cap--HEADS UP!!!! Less expensive purchasing from REI verses…read moreAmazon! Aside, I have purchased a couple of Pacsafe Backpacks, camping gear, tents, mattress pad, and survival gear which I have religiously used for the past TWENTY-FIVE YEARS and all are in excellent, fully operational condition. Thus, I'm truly satisfied purchasing ALL my hiking/camping/mountain bike riding/survival equipment from REI.

I just started collecting cards again after 40+ years out of the hobby. The hobby has changed so…read moremuch since the 1980s! Getting up to speed has been challenging. I don't know what I'd do without Bobby at Diamond Sports Cards. He's been incredibly patient explaining the basics as well as the nuance of card collecting in the 2020s. It's much more effective for me to pepper him with questions rather than try to figure it all out on Reddit. He's incredibly passionate about the hobby. Not only that, but his prices are usually below eBay and others on the secondary market. In an era where so much has gone to eCommerce, it's fantastic to see a retail storefront provide true value and entertainment.

Fun nostalgic baseball cards store in San Rafael. Fun to stop by visiting downtown San Rafael in…read morethe main area. Very much to choose from.

If you like name-brand outdoor clothing but not name-brand outdoor clothing prices, Marin Outdoor…read moreTrading Company should be on your radar. With a mix of consignment clothing and manufacturer samples, MOTC is a small, local shop with an enticing mix of offerings. Even though the consignment clothing would never count as cheap, every piece appears to be in great shape with no evidence of wear. The sample pieces, still sporting manufacturer tags, also sport a huge discount off their recommended sales price. I picked up a pre-worn, stylish fleece from The North Face for $30 and felt that price was reasonable and returned home to tell my son he should check the place out for the sort of outdoor men's pants he likes. The array of offerings is not dissimilar from what one finds at REI, but on a much smaller scale. There's other outdoor stuff here too - including a proprietor with whom one can engage in for everything fishing related. Despite its size, the store features clothes for all ages and genders as well as outdoor equipment. Whether you've outgrown something or just want something new or gently worn, if you're seeking outdoor clothing and like those name brands, MOTC should be on your radar.

The owner is a very sweet and easy going guy and the prices are incredibly reasonable. It was a…read morequieter environment to shop in and I greatly prefer that to the overwhelm and sensory overload of big box stores. No blaring loud music or bright lights! And if you like being outside that's probably your preference, too. :) Highly recommend visiting this shop.

Mohammed was on time, professional and pleasant to converse with. He repaired my exercise bike and…read moreit was back to working order in less than an hour.

I sent Mohammed an email on a Sunday about my Precor elliptical trainer. He called me within 2…read morehours and came out that day (!!) to assess the machine. Who comes out on a Sunday!!?? It's an OLD machine and needed a new bearing, which Mo had fabricated locally. He came back on the following Thursday and it's all fixed!!! He's a very knowledgeable guy and provides top-notch service. I highly recommend this business.