JAKE IS THE GOAT! Jake in the skate sharpening area was awesome. I brought my skates in for a…read morechassis swap at 6pm with a game at 6:50pm. He said they would be ready in a couple of days when he realized he had a little bit of free time and offered to speed-run them to get done within about 25 minutes. He was helpful, kind and awesome at his job. The guys at Monkey Sports are always great but this customer service was above and beyond. Scored 5 goals and looked fresh in my new skates about an hour after bringing them to him, A+ worker and A+ man! Thanks, Jake!

What a terrible experience. I recently did a learn to play hockey session and ended up joining a…read morerookie league. It's my first time playing hockey.... Im a complete beginner. I bought skates on sideline but didn't know anything about sizing for hockey skates and the results were predictably terrible. Everyone in the locker room really wanted to help me and recommend I go to a shop in Anaheim or to hockey monkey in Irvine. The guys vouching for hockey monkey won me over with their stories of how good the staff was. I did not have a good experience, will not go back, and do not recommend. As stated... total beginner. I informed the sales rep, Alex, about my price range and that I'm just getting started and he grabbed some skates. I settled on a a pair and he informed me of the baking process. He baked my skates, laced them up for me, told me he would be right back and that I needed to remain seated for them to cool. Then - unbeknownst to me - he clocked out and went home. I waited there with my family ( we were hard to miss) until a manager came and told me the store was closed. I felt like a complete idiot. I hadn't even paid for the skates yet. I didn't know the process. The manager told me they still needed to be sharpened. They were nice enough to do that after close and the guy doing the sharpening was cool. But I was still really disappointed and felt stupid. Everyone in the hockey community has been cool up until this point. Very discouraging. Here is the kicker. I was just sitting there. Prime customer for gear. You could have sold me waxed laces, orthotics, pads, helmet, Anything! Im super new to the sport and definitely could have used the help. Easy sales. I will be going to the other store the guys recommended in Anaheim and probably play it again or online. Why would I ever go back to MonkeySports?!?

Another toy store for me. Big 5 has almost everything for any sport…read more If I need something unusual or unique and it's not pricey, this is the place. This time it was water shoes. Bought another pair of Body Glove shoes. Tried the Sand Socks. That's different! (REI doesn't sell.) Interesting feeling. The service is pretty good as they greet customers when they arrive. Always helpful. And they know the products. If they don't, they will find out. This location is convenient, plenty of parking in front, near all kinds of businesses. Highly recommend a visit first to see if they have any special deals.

Didn't get the name of the young lady behind the cashier. She was very helpful when we were in a…read morerush ti purchase a gear. Proactively helped us until checkout. It was like a drive thru purchase and made it in time to where we supposed to go.

Jesse was super helpful in the shoe department the past two times I visited, very patient and warm…read morewith good advice and recommendations. I had him bring me 5+ different pairs and didn't end up making any purchases and he stayed accommodating all the way.

Mark and Suji did not show professional communication. I went in to exchange my BRAND NEW SHOES…read morebecause they were too narrow. They inspected the bottom and there was some specs of floor dirt. They said they cannot accept exchange because they were unsellable. They were unworn with TAGS ATTACHED! Major attitude and lack of respect for the customer. I showed them the "new" shoes I wanted to exchange them with that ALSO had floor particles....from touching THE FLOOR.. 5 stars for EXTREMELY kind and great customer service from EVERYONE I spoke to in the shoe department. Super knowledgeable and helpful!

This Bass Pro Shop feels like it's out in the middle of nowhere. Even though it's sort of in a…read morestrip mall, there aren't any other good stores to shop at. If you've never been in a Bass Pro Shop, it's all hunting and fishing gear. They sell guns, fishing poles, men's and women's clothing, and everything else you would need in terms of outdoor gear at affordable prices. The store is decorated with a bunch of taxidermies throughout. A lot of busts on the wall, near the entrance. Staff greet you at the entrance. They are available at the various counters throughout the store, and at the registers. There's plenty of free parking.

This is a smaller Cabela's location and given that it's a great location still…read more However. Whoever was working the guns with the dark hair and the trimmed dark beard working mainly the left side was a jerk. He didn't seem like he wanted to be there nor cared about anything. I asked him about the gen 5 glocks and he cut me off to say all glocks are illegal to sell in CA. Not what I was asking about and also false. I then was trying to inquire about a Ruger mark 4 and he was rude about how they have them but won't sell them but can order them. I still don't understand what he meant other than out of stock maybe? Anyway. Another customer came up behind me and asked this man a question and he scolded the customer and said he was with me, he was not and dragged me into it for some reason. He eventually got rid of the prospect and I proceeded to tell him I didn't want or need his help and to help the man he ignored. Instead he called up the next person in queue. Ironically enough, an employee was going off on a phone or radio about giving the best customer satisfaction possible lol. I almost said something to him but he was so hyped and happy, unlike mr grumps at the gun counter. Aside from that and what drove me away from purchasing a new firearm that day, the guys working Ammo and the fishing department were amazing. They really showed their knowledge and were a pleasure to work with. I will be back because of them, but maybe sticking to rifle supply for gun purchases.

Got my JetBoil five years ago and after less than a dozen uses, it finally time to buy a new fuel…read morecanister. The sign on the shelf for 4oz and 8oz ISO did not specify which brand so I asked a friendly associate. I didn't know that JetBoil branded isobutane canister can be used for MSR and vice versa. Cool beans! Also, the 8oz is a better deal than the 4oz and the only disadvantage is that it won't fit inside the JetBoil pot. The cashier asked if I want to apply some past credit I forgot about which brought the total expense even less! While there, I checked out the latest trail running footwear which I am due to be acquiring as well! Came in the middle of the week at 3pm and very few shoppers.

One star review…read more What happened to REI? I had a very bad experience at REI Tustin on El Camino Real. EVA and manager AARON falsely accused me of returning the wrong item, even though the item matched my REI account, app, original tags, barcode, and product details. They made this accusation in front of my family and other customers, which was very embarrassing. I asked them a simple question: "What exactly is different?" They refused to answer. That tells me they had no real answer. They accused me first, then avoided explaining their own accusation. While EVA was still processing the return, AARON told me to leave and threatened security for no valid reason. After all that, they still processed the return. So the item was correct all along. This was a false accusation, poor judgment, zero accountability, and terrible management. REI leadership should review this incident seriously.

Such a great experience at Sports Basement Fountain Valley. What really sets this location apart is…read morethe staff. Rich in Rentals was wonderful, approachable, sharp, patient, and genuinely interested in helping me get the right gear. He answered all my questions thoughtfully and made the rental process feel effortless. Ike was a wealth of backpacking knowledge but completely easygoing and never pushy, the kind of person you could happily pick the brain of all day. Niko was upbeat, friendly, and impressively efficient with my purchases, while Annabelle kept everything running smoothly with warmth and ease. It's rare to find a store where the entire team leaves such a positive impression. I came in for gear and left knowing I'd found my new go-to for camping, backpacking, sports, and outdoor adventures. Definitely coming back!

I love Sports Basement! I live in the Bay Area, where Sports Basement locations are everywhere!…read more This location is really nice, but some of the inventory is mislabeled. For example, the hangers say medium, but the clothing is actually large. The staff are very friendly, and Charlie the golden retriever is absolutely adorable! One downside is that the store has no AC, so it gets hot as hell inside! Overall, it's great to have a Sports Basement down here. Now, can we please get a location in Irvine?

Neil, you are so helpful. THANK YOU for all of your guidance! I'm not very knowledgeable when it…read morecomes to tennis and my daughter needed a new racquet. Neil was so patient and explained all of the different nuances to us. I definitely would recommend this place.

The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and at one point they showed a level of generosity…read morethat really stood out. It's not something you come across often these days. You can tell this shop truly cares about the local tennis community. They are a real gem in Irvine, and I'll definitely be back to support them. Highly recommend stopping by.

I went to the store to buy a new bat for my son. they had a great selection of all sporting goods…read more staff was attentive and helpful. the owner came over and spend almost an hour talking with me and my son about baseball in general and bat specifically. He took my son in the parking lot and watched him swing and helped us make an educated decision. great overall experience. will definitely be back. highly recommended

I've found some great baseball gear here! The staff is also very knowledgeable about the gear.read more

Outstanding service Ellie was extremely sweet lady…read more Also the whole worker were sweet and helpful Opposite REI store at Laguna Hills I been there On shoe section to buying one hoka shoes Only one sells person was there w not nice attitude I didn't expect when I pay $170 for shoes They be ignored and doesn't care

I almost let recent negative reviews scare me away from going to the Irvine store and go to Costa…read moreMesa or Laguna Hills, but my recent experience proved that perception isn't always reality. From the moment my son, who's going into middle school, and I walked in, we were greeted right away and connected with Judy, our sales specialist. Our stay lasted about two hours, and Judy was amazingly attentive the entire time. She was so patient and detail-oriented, going back and forth to bring out ten to twelve different pairs of shoes for us to try on without ever frowning, even though there was no commission on our purchases. What really stood out was how she spoke directly to my son, making him feel truly involved in the process rather than just talking to us as parents. She also applied that same dedicated care to my wife, and thanks to her explanation, we finally figured out the reason for her ongoing ankle and knee pain. Judy's exceptional service and focus on satisfaction were unmatched, making her the person to ask for!

I have shopped at this Champs location many times at the Spectrum. Nice store with all the top…read moregear I like. Its a bigger store and all. Its just always been a favorite of mine.

Walked into the store and nobody greeted me. The person in the front just stared at me and didn't…read moresay anything. I continued to browse the store and associates would pass and not say anything. Decided to leave as it's clear they don't care about customer service.