I first noticed this Columbia Sportswear Store a couple of years ago. I was pretty stoked as it was…read morein my area and being an avid outdoors person, I've often owned/used Columbia gear. But then I go to find out that it is not a store open to the public. *Unstoked*. But rather this is a Company Employee Store. Meaning a company or place of employment has to sign up with them (not really sure what that entails), then with a code/invite, the employees of said company can now enter the store and shop to one's content. I go to find out that my work gets involved in this annually, so I finally get a chance to scope it out. You have to bring the invite (a flyer for us with a code) and some proof of employment (a work badge for me). It is kind of a run-around but there is a benefit to all this. There are 3 glaring benefits from my perspective. 1. Being invite only and not open to the general public, the place is not crowded and cluttered. Very clean racks and displays. 2. Lots of legit inventory, so not a mish-mash of odd sizes and discontinued styles like factory stores. Felt like a kid in a candy store. Quite organized too, easy to find designated sections. 3. There are perceived deals/values here. Now I will point out that the brands sold here ie Columbia, Prana, Sorel etc are premium brand names and are usually not cheap. I actually find a full priced item to be borderline insane/expensive. Any Columbia gear I own are either gifts or things I got on some sort of sale/discount. Here at this store everything inside is 40% off (taken at the register). And even some items with certain highlighted tags, may be discounted even further to say 50-60%. A much better deal considering the quality. And after I went through their register to complete my sale, I was given another pass (good for 3 other guest too) to shop within the next 30 days. And there was a coupon attached where $20 can be taken off if spending reaches $100 (pretty darn easy to do). So another 20% off. They know how to market cuz ya know I want to come back for that. All things I restrained myself from getting on this last trip...will just wait til the next out. Bet!

No pictures to share but I absolutely loved my time in here. Like other reviewers have said, this…read morestore is amazing in that if they could model how stores should look when shopping this should be it. It's well thought out, organized, fully stocked and not so big that you can get overwhelmed. Ok maybe I'm lying. I did get overhwhelmed but only because there were so many things that I wanted to buy! I didn't see one item of clothing that was not on a hanger or fallen off a rack. There was barely anyone there on a Saturday and it almost felt like we had the whole store to ourselves. All of the merchandise is current season and the prices could not be beat. 40% off everything is a shopper's dream come true. Add in the sale sections which were an additional discount and you couldn't ask for more. Others have mentioned being able to do catalog shopping while here, but we didn't have a need to do that since everything we wanted they had in stock. Sale sections are clearly marked and employees are easy to be found throughout the store to help you. I came out with a haul of items from Colombia, Prana, and Mountain Hardware. If you want another invite into the store, you can either spend $500 OR take the survey on the receipt which will give you an additional 10% off for your next visit. The 10% off doesn't expire so come back anytime. Will definitely do that.

Review #1,035 Posted on 4.21.26…read more I came to grab a quick item on a whim as I was in the same parking lot on Tuesday the 21st. My wife had been asking me for a Fri fit visor as we couldn't find her other one. I must say I was given exceptional customer service from Hali. When I asked her where something was, she pointed me in that direction, but when I showed her the item on the web, she looked it up and noticed it was in the back, then went and grabbed it for me. She for sure helped me out and made my experience a good one. This Dick's is in same parking lot as Target right off 580 freeway in Dublin off Fallon Road.

There was no customer service at all…read more I used the kiosk to request a shoe try-on, but after waiting more than 15 minutes, nothing happened and there was no update at all. I eventually had to ask an employee directly to scan it again and bring the shoes out. Honestly, if the kiosk system does not work properly, I do not understand why it is there in the first place. It only made the experience more frustrating and time-consuming for customers. Please either improve the system or remove it altogether.

I have been to this location countless times and enjoy seeing the merchandise and visiting the…read morefriendly staff. I especially enjoy the shoe department. However, I'm still mad that they don't put hoka shoes on sale. They have a great selection of name brand items here. I always wait for good sales because otherwise it's pretty expensive. You can also get a credit card where you get tons of money back. I think I have hundreds of dollars that i've stored up waiting to buy great merchandise Thanks for being such a good asset in our community. Special shout out to the athletic ultrarunner and knowledgeable staff member, Julian. He sometimes teaches classes on running and trail running. Don't miss it-' he is priceless resource.

There are a few stores that's suck me into the aisles and REI is one of them!…read more Have a ten day camping trip coming and I knew this was the spot to get reliable camping goods and supplies. The staff is always friendly and even if you get lost by accident or on purpose through the aisles the employees are always willing to help you! Shout out to Corinda for the help with backpacks and about REI membership! Now price points are from midrange to high, however all of the items are well built and are meant to last. The backpack and coolers I got are an investment for the future and many years of use. W Will totally rerun for the rest of my supplies in a few days!

I just purchased got a bike for my son there and wasn't sure where to start and the person at the…read morebike area was so helpful from start to finish even my teenager mentioned to me that the customer service was really good. I also love there free Community room We've done a handful of get-togethers and it's free! Such a great part of the community.

This is our "go to" place for camping gear, outdoor cookware. Lots of inventory, brands I already…read morelove and new equipment I trust- because the staff picks the best. Everything we buy at SB holds-up and is well made. The RWC store is great with knowledgeable staff. I also like the Stonestown and Presidio SF stores. I attend community events here too and that is really fun because I will get to know 15 or 20 new local businesses- really glad they support local shops & services.

This Big 5 store, located on Foothill Boulevard in Hayward, has parking in the back of the store…read moreavailable. The rear of the store is also where the entrance is. This place was clean and organized when I came here, but it wasn't very big. The employees were friendly and helpful, I couldn't find what I was looking for but they did offer to help. Maybe the smaller store means less inventory. But still, a good sporting goods store!!

They had exactly what I needed and it was on sale too. I appreciate their hours. And their…read moreemployees are awesome-they recognized my dog out of their store too!

I don't have enough words to describe the level of expertise and customer service I received from…read moreThe Rack Spot. With a family of five and now traveling with extra sports equipment, cramming everything into our SUV just isn't realistic anymore. We already had crossbars and tower attachments, but weren't sure they were the right fit. We were considering a Thule storage box but didn't know which size would work best, so I brought to them a mix of borrowed parts from friends to test things out before buying. Mike was incredibly helpful from the moment we arrived. He walked us through Yakima vs. Thule components, explained the differences and similarities, priced out multiple options, and made sure we understood exactly what would fit our vehicle. He also let me know that they price match if that was a concern for me. He was patient, thorough, and genuinely invested in helping us get the right setup. After realizing Thule was the better direction, I returned for updated estimates -- and again, Mike delivered exceptional service. The day before our trip, I went back to purchase the Thule towers, and JP provided the same top‑tier experience. He showed me how to assemble everything, made sure the locks were installed correctly, and ensured I felt confident using the equipment. I'm truly grateful for the expertise, honesty, and customer care The Rack Spot provided. If you're considering bike racks, storage boxes, or any vehicle rack system, I highly recommend this shop. Their knowledge and service are unmatched.

Believe all the super favorable reviews, they are all true!! My super favorite trusted bike shop…read morein Los Altos had recommended a very similar well-regarded competitor (based in San Jose) to get a hitch, bike rack, and installation. It turns out my Infiniti QX 50 can only take one hitch and only one bike rack, so options were pretty limited. After getting a solid quote from this competitor for all three (but pricey in aggregate), I called The Rack Spot just as a reality check. Will picked up the phone and I was blown away by his customer service and the shop's pricing! Without knowing who I had already talked to, Will freely offered pretty good discounts on both the rack and hitch as part of their normal pricing policy, but he then gave me some market color on the Curt hitch I was looking to buy. He went a further step by suggesting that I just order the hitch on my own online and coached me through it, since the shop had just gone through a really steep price hike and it would probably be cheaper to get it my own. I also needed it installed quickly for our trip a week from now, and Will helped me manage the logistics to ensure everything would work out well and placed the order right then and there (the other shop only puts their orders in on Mondays, so I would have had to wait 5 days). All in all, I saved $700 by going to these guys ($1900 elsewhere), so I will be referring everyone to The Rack Spot from now on!

I am leaning more towards North Face at this time instead of Patagonia on my scale...you could…read morewindow shop in Palo Alto CA near the college...Stanford...while North Face closed downtown in SF...the formulaic shops are here in Palo Alto, CA...nice town...the attendants a the gallery stores...unless you want to make a purchase...not sure...it's years later..maybe you aren't in on reality

We came in to see about sending in our North Face Jacket that's 7 years old. The zipper was broken…read more They gave us options. Either repair or credit. We took the credit. Such a great company to offer this option. We were helped by the manager, Andrew. He was so kind and helpful. Very professional. We will definitely continue to buy jackets and clothing at this location.

Wow. I completely got ghosted after purchasing the ski trip. I sat in the park and ride for Sugar…read morebowl this morning at 4am and NO ONE CAME!!!! I called and emailed them all week and no one had gotten back to me. What the hell? Is this business dead??? They took my money when I checked my credit card!

Came up to Tahoe with the ski bus this weekend and it was a great experience. The bus is lux, the…read moredriver pretty top notch being able to get through the snow obstacles. The hotel we stayed at was central, roomy with a fireplace. At the resort, dropped us off at the top parking lot, had an awesome time on the slopes. Highly recommended!