I like Athleta clothing for their functionality and style. I've noticed that their sizing is inconsistent and that when I buy their products online there is a 50/50 chance that I will have to return for another pair/size. Because of this I recommend purchasing in store. Luckily this store is nearby and usually well stocked. I've never had a problem with returns/exchanges here and the staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Julieann is so sweet and helpful and she helped me return my online purchase that didn't fit. They have really great workout clothes here!! I love the feel of my cute bell bottom leggings. Jess is the manager and she is also very accommodating and made my trip down to Encinitas worthwhile!! read more

Athleta - Inside - Sports Wear Near Me - Encinitas, California

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The staff at this location are miserable. They're such an undercurrent of irritability here. I'd much rather go to the UTC location where employees are lovely. Even the manager here at the Encinitas location is awful to deal with. Very sad as I love the clothes and live so close by. I'm willing to make the treck to the La Jolla location. They definitely need new management and a few awesome employees at our Encinitas location. read more

Athlete is my favorite brand of clothing, and this store is well arranged. The team here are very helpful and friendly

The service I received at the Athleta in Encinictas was beyond sensational. I don't love shopping for clothes and trying clothing on is one of my least favorite things to do. I've an upcoming event that I'm a little anxious about, but I needed to snag something quickly that met my needs and most importantly felt comfortable. As soon as Jess greeted me and began helping me, I immediately felt so much more comfortable. (I even ended up trying on a ton of items -- which, again, not my favorite thing to do -- until we found the best option. I even grabbed a few more items I am EXCITED to wear.) Jess was incredibly patient, kind, thoughtful and deliberative about helping me make selections and offering recommendations. She took into consideration the types of clothing I feel the most comfortable in and even came up with a creative solution I'd have never considered on my own that led me to find exactly the right outfit for the event. Jess knocked it out of the park! While I love the items I purchased, the level of service Jess provided was what really made the whole experience stand out. Thank you to Jess and the Encinitas Athleta team! read more

I very rarely if ever give bad reviews. Sadly I feel I have no choice! I opened a charge account last year when I purchased an outfit at this store. I liked the products so felt it was a good idea. Unfortunately after the card was issued it was stolen from my home before I ever used it. The thief didn't use the card for several months and had changed my contact info to theirs so I was not aware it was stolen or used. I received a letter months later that said I owed over $4,000! I quickly contacted their investigations dept, and we methodically went thru each charge, so they were aware they were not mine. They told me they would inform me in one month of the outcome in a letter, which I received stating the charges were to be reversed and I did not have any responsibility for them. Now I get a letter from their collection agency saying they turned it over! I am livid! Do not open a charge with them unless you want your credit ruined! read more

Terrible service. I literally through out thousands of dollars of items from here because of the severe and instant pilling on all their long sleeve tops, bad customer service (Sarah at MV) that was so horrific that I won't be seen in your brand. She is a DISGUSTING person and reeked of cigarettes and put her finger almost in my eye laughing when I tried to exchange a just received online purchase. She is not customer oriented and a gross depiction of your company. I will take my money elsewhere. read more

I'm so glad this store open here in Encinitas. I love Athleta and the staff who work at this location are AMAZINGLY HELPFUL. The manager, Lindsay is always there for questions read more

Excellent customer service. Helped me find a favorite style of a shirt. Handled a return quickly. Had several people who approached me during my last 2 trips and they were friendly and helpful. read more

Why have I not been here more!? Customer service at Encenitas location was amazing. Bought a pair of pants from Athleta 7 years ago in Santa Monica and they're STILL favorites. It's been years and happened upon this location. Had no idea they do "tall" lengths now and literally bought 5 new "Delancey" pants in last few weeks since they fit like a glove. Obsessed! Excellent material and worth every hard earned penny because they will last! read more

Great brand, great ambience, shitty philosophy towards sizing. You'll stock XXS in store, but not XXL, and when you do, you hide them in the sale section? Way to make your customers feel at ease. Great brand, but I will never return to this particular store. If you're going to market yourself as exercise at a every size, put your money where your mouth is. If I wanted to feel like s**t, I'd shop at lululemon. read more

I just discovered this brand and I'm over the moon happy I did. The sales associates in the Encinitas store are all very helpful and couldn't be nicer! read more

This is a difficult review to write. Athleta has quality made clothes that are very over priced. That said; there were some items I was a bit interested in at the store in Encinitas. But- and this is a big but, the sales girls would NOT leave me alone to look. I had 3 of them tag teaming me asking me what my Athleta "status" was, telling me about their promotion, asking if I wanted to open a charge account. They made me so uncomfortable that I left the store. Next time, if there is one, I guess I will have to be very blunt and tell them to leave me alone! read more

What a complete mess! I was super excited to have Athleta move into the neighborhood. I spend A LOT of my fitness clothing budget on this brand. Went into the store for the first time today. Found several things that I want, around $400 worth, and needed to order it in my size to be shipped to my house- my size was out of stock. Spent loads of time working with a sales associate and attempted to check out using my debit card and she told me there was a problem with my card. Used another card and she told me there was a problem with that card. I can see on both my bank apps that my cards are completely fine. She told me to figure it out on my own and then she leaves me to go hang out with another customer. Standing alone at the register, I go into the Athleta app on my phone and place an order for all of the items and use the same card I'm trying to use with her and it worked fine. Either she doesn't know how to use the handheld device to checkout or the device simply doesn't work. Spent 30 minutes waiting while she helped someone else, me using the app to order while standing in the store, which I could have done from home. They don't need this brick and mortar store if cashier #3292846 is working checkout. What a waste of commercial real estate. read more

I just came back from Athleta in Encinitas and I am very disappointed. I went into the store and there was only one employee who was helping a customer. I waited like 10 minutes until the employee was available. I just wanted to ask about some pants and also had two tops to try on. When the customer left, another customer came into the store and went directly to the employee, who ignored me. Then another employee came to the register and helped another customer. I told the employees I have a question and I have been waiting for almost 15 minutes and the employee responded: I am helping a customer with a not nice tone of voice. The employee realized her tone of voice and with a soft voice she said: If you have a simple question I can help you. I left the store mad, their customer service is awful. Did they ignored because I am hispanic and the customers where not? I will never go back to Athleta and will keep going to Lulumemon and Vuori that have great customer service. read more