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.

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.

Excellent buying experience from Cat & Beck!…read more My wife and I came in to buy a few sportswear items. Cat made us feel welcome, as did Beck. We ended up buying more than what we originally came in for was great items on sale. The staff made us feel like old friends. At the end of the purchase Cat offered us an unexpected generous discount. Service like this doesn't typically happen in a higher end retail store. Bravo to the hiring professionals that brought these two young ladies to the La Jolla store.

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

Over 50 years in the biz. There is no bike store in the country that beats these guys. In the heart…read moreof La Jolla, this shop does it all. Custom to pre-built- the best brands and the best service. This place is the real deal. Don't drive by without stoping they are a wealth of knowledge in the industry. They are the Experts!!

I had a drive train "noise" that I eventually narrowed down to the cranks/bottom bracket. Made an…read moreappointment and took the bike in on a Wednesday (told the shop I couldn't pick it up till Friday or later). On Thursday afternoon they called and said the bike was ready for pick up. When I picked up my bike on Friday, Jason explained the BB needed a full overhaul and the exterior corrosion removed. It feels better and no noise! And the cost was very reasonable.

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.

Shopping in San Diego, California…read more.. My cousins didn't have many shopping requests, but REI was one of them. We don't have REI in Hawaii, so I was game. REI stands for Recreation Equipment, Inc. Most of the merchandise seems to be geared towards camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. I saw tents, sleeping bags, campfire cooking equipment, sunglasses, clothing, shoes, bags, first aid kits, and more! My cousin was so happy to find a pair of name brand flip flops for half off (around $50). My other cousin bought some dry-fit clothing. As long as they're happy, right? They are literally Happy Campers! =D

Very happy to discover Shoe Locker's reopened in a new location! Just sorry I didn't find out…read moresooner. Been buying for my son and I here for years. We've even asked them to go the extra mile a time or two to earn our business, and each time they've been happy to do so. Support this local business and the families it supports. You won't find customer appreciation like thas at Dick$$$ or the $200M BLM donating Fake Locker.

We found this place locking for half size Converse shoes. We had gone to other places but no one…read morehad any on hand or carried only full sizes. We found this place on Yelp called and spoke to the owner he had all the sizes we needed and for less $ then the other stores we had visited. He kindly said he would hold them for us till we arrived to purchase them. He had them ready for us as soon as we arrived, he was so nice and we also got a coupon for 20% off on our next visit! We will definitely be coming back here!

I live in Carlsbad, so this shop is kind of far for me to go. But it's worth it. They are one of…read morethe best bike shops I have ever dealt with. I bought a bike today, and every employee that I dealt with was smart, helpful, and attentive. While I was there I watched other customers and their interactions. All good. I moved to San Diego County after 40 years in Palo Alto and was a customer of the legendary Palo Alto Bicycles and Wheelsmith stores. Now that I'm older I don't buy as many bikes or put as many miles on them as I once did, but I know a great bike store when I see one, and UC Cyclery is a great bike store.

This was my first time stepping foot into a bike shop since I was a kid riding around my hometown,…read moreand I couldn't have had a better experience. Dave, Jim, and the entire team at UC Cyclery welcomed me like family and didn't judge my lack of knowledge at all. They let me test ride both the Tarmac and the Roubaix as much as I wanted, and they provided incredible insights based on my body measurements, riding style, and goals. I never felt pressured or rushed to make a decision and I cannot say enough great things about them. If you are looking for a local bike shop, I highly recommend making this your go-to spot!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! We wend to EVERYBODY in the neighborhood and NOBODY…read morelet us rent their kayak at 3:30 pm Dec 9, except these guys. Awesome service and forever grateful to Nicolas - you saved our 1 year anniversary! Amazing service - quick clear instructions, very considerate, warned us about any possible problems explained how to row in the kayak as it was our first time and we had a tandem kayak. After he explained us how to put it in the water and not to roll over, we went and did it first try - no problems. We locked the wheels to the wooden fence so that nobody steels them (they are used to transport the kayak easier so that you don't have to carry it in your hands). We saw the sunset and peaked in the cave which was very exciting. Don't go inside the caves if you are renting on your own as the tides can be very unpredictable and you can roll over or hit the rocks - this is also illegal and only allowed during guided tours. Value point is amazing too. For a tandem it's 35$ (39.22$ with tax) and solo is 30$. All the guided tours were 80$+ and I don't really see the point them if you can go with these guys for only 35$. We did a full one hour but I am not sure how long you can usually go we came pretty late before the closing time. If you want to get the guided tours during the winter times the last ones usually depart at 2:30 so make sure you make it in time!

Great selection of gear and great rentals. Closest shop to the beach which is awesome to bring…read morestuff down to the beach. Been there since the 70s they have done a good job changing it.

AMAZING service every time I go here, they always have a great deal and/or discounts. The…read moreselection of shoes is great you can walk in here and catch a special or a pair of shoes that you wouldn't expect to find randomly. The cost is below the market and it is located in a decent place witin the mall.

I don't usually leave reviews but my experience was so great today that I was moved to take the…read moretime to do it. I was in very early today. I've been looking for some new shoes for a long time. I have several issues I'm trying to solve for and it just makes that right pair hard to find. Two gentlemen helped me today. They brought out SO many pairs of shoes. So graciously and polite. And I found the perfect pair. I still can't believe it. I don't usually shop at footlocker but I definitely will in the future.

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!