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!

REI is a great store for athletic and outdoorsy clothing and gear. One of the best perks is their…read morereturn policy. You can return or exchange items for up to a year if you're a co-op member (or up to 90 days if you're not), even if the items have been used. I absolutely love my hiking shoes from here (Lowa brand-pricey but worth it), and they carry so many high-quality brands like Vuori and Patagonia. Every time I shop here, the service has been friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Highly recommend for anyone who loves the outdoors or needs reliable gear.

I came here to shop before my Alaska trip. As a AAA member, we received an invite-only access for…read morethe month of May. This store is huge. We purchased winter jackets, hiking pants, sweaters, and hiking boots. Thank you to Elliot and "J" for being so kind and helpful. Jasmin at the front desk was welcoming. Free parking lot.

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this business in the past because I've been coming for years. I…read morefirst discovered the Columbia store when I lived in Northern California and I had friends who would get/share passes regularly. When I first moved to San Diego, I would go to the Prana sample sales at this location. There were great deals to be had. I was sad when they ended and Columbia took over prana, but happy that I could go to the Columbia employee store again. Over the years, I've gotten some fantastic deals on winter wear. In San Diego, you'd think you wouldn't need it, but I get cold easily, and I do travel to colder climates regularly. I've purchased shoes, gifts, jackets, gloves, socks, and other items. I'm sure I'm forgetting. Everything holds up very well. On my last visit, I had a pass from AAA who was holding an event for members. Everything was an additional 20% off except sale items. I purchased a few things and on my way out met with the AAA sales people. If you keep your eye open, you can see passes come up somewhat regularly. Some sales are better than others as sometimes there's not a big discount and sometimes there is. I've been happy with all my purchases and will continue to shop here as long as I can get passes.

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.

Anytime I travel and encounter a Patagonia store I must check it out. This beautiful store sits…read moreright on the coast highway in Cardiff By The Sea. Easy to find but limited parking. This store is not as big as other stores I have visited, but they still carry a lot of great items for adventuring. I like the fact that this store specializes in surf gear. I trust the Patagonia brand and their clothing and hats always fit well and last a long time. I wear a lot of Patagonia when I am on the trail or kayaking. Yes, they are a bit pricey but I like knowing that what I purchase is not going to tear or fall apart. We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff. I just browsed while my friend found herself a new hat. She received great service when checking out and I would definitely shop here in the future. Thanks Patagonia for keeping me warm and comfortable on the trail and cool when I am on the water.

Love Patagonia as a brand and this location reflects that well. The store gets busy but the staff…read moreis always helpful. Great place for quality outdoor gear and a company that stands behind strong environmental values. Customer service is great.

Meh. Pretty sad selection depending on what you actually need and the prices are really high…read more Mostly this place has a massive selection of tumbler cups, shoes for various sports and licensed padres gear at full ballpark pricing high enough to knock your socks off. $200 jersey? Yup. 136 colors of Stanley cups? Also yes. A sun shirt with a hood? No. Not a chance. Running shorts with a pocket? Absolutely NOT. They do have 50 flowy shorts with built in underwear though! I say stick with online retailers or if you absolutely do not care how much padres gear costs.

I usually have good experiences, especially since they've honored price matches with their app in…read morethe past. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. After trying on multiple sizes and styles, I finally found the pair I wanted, especially because of the price that was displayed. But when I got to checkout, the price rang up higher. I brought it up, and after checking over the walkie, the cashier said it was likely a wrong insert on the display shoe. I pointed out the San Diego price accuracy sign, and instead of helping, the cashier just giggled and said, "what do you want me to do?" That response felt completely unprofessional. I ended up leaving the shoes and only purchasing a few other items. Definitely a disappointing experience this time around.

first time california firearm purchase…read more Andrew was very knowledgeable and helpful! 10/10 would recommend this place for first time buyers.

Stopped in to see what I needed to do si I could buy ammo. Got a horrible sales person, working on…read morethe computer, who could care less about helping me. Quickly told me he could not sell me ammo but not what I needed to do so I could buy ammo. Of all the people working there I had to get this jerk. He talked down to me the whole conversation. Don't need this BS. Poway gun range has always treated me great. No more Turner for me.

Excellent customer service. Colors are beautiful.. I purchased a water bottle,…read more I love the de the design

The rudest customer service! For the amount of money they charge at Yeti, you would think the…read morecustomer service would match.

Dustin in shoes was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the brands and made great…read morerecommendations to lead me to the right shoe (Brooks). He was patient, attentive and made for an excellent shopping experience.

Husband and I came here to look for some Padres clothing wear. Being a sporting good store they of…read morecourse had a good Pardres clothing section. Cute beanies! The area looked picked over, a bit of disarray. But staff on the floor were busy and I must say very friendly. The young floor staff were quick to check on you if you needed anything or had questions. When we asked a question, they were quick to answer with enthusiasm. For the most part the store is clean and organized. I still find some of the merchandise to be on the upper end if you were to do comparison shopping. But, it looked like they had some good deals. We made it to the counter with our purchase with the employees checking you out, the goal being to move the line along. I don't think that would hinder us from returning.

Came in to look around and walked out with a bat. Camden was a very helpful and friendly associate…read more Continue the great customer service! Have a great Saturday

Edwin is an absolute rockstar! I went in to purchase a new pair of running shoes, and I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed working with him. I loved the fact that he educated me on the usage of the shoe, prior to making a purchase. I felt no pressure, and walked away with more knowledge for future purchases. I would definitely recommend him for all the runners out there!

Ziad was very helpful definitely coming back in the future for more suits. 10/10 experienceread more

No ownership to errors. Huge suit mixup. They gave multiple customers incorrect suits causing a…read moredomino effect. Although they gave us the wrong suit, they refuse to refund us. Extremely stressful and traumatic. Do not purchase from this company.