I highly recommend taking a class at Portland Kayak Company! My wife and I were first timers and…read morethe beginners class did such a great job making us feel comfortable on the water. Our instructors were Rose and Margot; both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! They even helped me when I fell into the water (yeah, I'm not embarrassed to admit it... I totally fell in the water, haha!). It was totally my fault but both were quick to help me and they did such a great job not making me feel bad about it. Helpful Tips: * If you're taking a class, know that the kayak, the paddle and the life vest are provided. * If you plan to bring your phone with you on the kayak, make sure to bring an airtight bag to keep your phone in it. We had one already but I saw that they sold them in their store, too! Oh, and it's worth mentioning... the company was very understanding even though we arrived five minutes late (our GPS turned us around and we got lost heading to the class). Of course, try your best to avoid being late, but it was great knowing they were understanding about it. It made us feel extremely comfortable! My wife and I are definitely coming back!

I registered for the basic skills kayaking class. The instructor (Nate) catered the class to the…read morestudents, so we got to cover things we wanted to cover and make sure that we really understood the hows and the whys of the basic skills. He did a great job correcting our strokes. It was clear he had the knowledge of the sport as well as the understanding to be able to offer corrective feedback. I have a service dog and they showed great flexibility in working with me and my dog in and out of the water. It was well worth the money. Overall, my experience with Alder Creek was phenomenal.

If you love the outdoors -- or just want to look like you do -- the Columbia Factory Store is a…read moremust-stop. The selection here is fantastic, with everything from jackets and hiking shoes to thermal gear and hats, all at factory outlet prices. I've found deals that beat most online discounts, especially during seasonal sales. The staff deserves a shoutout. They're genuinely helpful, not pushy, and always willing to check stock or help you find the right size. You can tell they actually use the products and know what they're talking about. The store is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate -- no digging through messy racks like some outlets. The checkout process is quick, and the team keeps the line moving even when it gets busy. Pro tip: Sign up for the Columbia Rewards program. I've scored some extra savings and early access to sales that make it worth it. Overall, this is one of the best outlet shopping experiences in the Portland area. Whether you're gearing up for a hike or just looking for a solid rain jacket (we are in the PNW), Columbia has you covered -- literally! LMAO

This Columbia Outlet store had so many great deals, it was overwhelming…read more I stopped by here yesterday afternoon because I'm in the market for some new winter outerwear. I was specifically hoping to find boots and/or a jacket. On top of having an entire floor full of clearance jackets, they also had about a dozen racks under tents outside of the store. It seemed like they probably had every Columbia jacket that had been made within the past few years. There was also a ton of Mountain Hardware and Sorel. The Mountain Hardware jackets were about 25-50% off, which was still significantly cheaper than REI or anywhere else that I know of. I ended up feeling so overwhelmed by the jacket selection that I decided I needed to do some research, and come back. I ended up leaving with two pairs of snow boots: 1 Columbia, and 1 Sorel. I got both pairs for $55, including tax and a very small roundup for the National Park fund. I've been looking for boots for a couple of weeks, and the cheapest I've found comparable boots anywhere else was anywhere from $69-129. So, I was beyond stoked to find two pairs I liked in the clearance section. They were also having a store wide BOGO half-off sale, which is how the total ended up so low. I didn't have, and have actually never had any of the issues with outlet stores that other people brought up in their reviews. I used to work at the outlets in Folsom. Most of the merchandise isn't damaged or defective-- it's just overstock or barely out of season. The boots that I purchased are honestly of similar quality to brand new boots from DSW. I just got really lucky (and have a seventh sense for when things will be on sale due to all my years of working in retail). Staff was super friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience and I would definitely shop here again.

The people seemed friendly, but they charge 10% over cover price for all brand new comics.read more

This is a friendly, well-stocked neighborhood shop that I love so much. Staff is unfailingly…read morehelpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. You can pop in for something or browse for an hour. Great for gifts, too. I usually come in here with kids who love this place and find lots to read and buy here.

What an amazing experience of service and knowledge here! A shout out to Jason who patiently set…read moreme up with the best e bike ever! He was patient kind and knowlegable. I chose the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0. I test rode it around the Belmont area so make sure the fit was right. Made some seat adjustments and sold! As he prepped the bike, I took off to Re Raxk and a new bike rack was in order. Just love this place and highly recommend for upscale bikes

Don't know if licenses are mandatory.I never got a response from them.Ebikes seem effective but I…read moredon't know if it's allowable.

They usually have young people working who are super respectful, fun, and seem to all love each…read moreother's company. Truly a fun and heart warming experience! Also if you have a problem with the rental they teach you how to solve it! Super kind young folks I would definitely recomend to try at least once.

Family had a great time, with amazing service and staff, able to bring food and drinks. we had a…read moreblast

I appreciate that they were able to get my bike in right away. They also had the repair done that…read moresame day. What I found on my receipt is something I've never seen on any other bike shop receipts nor was I told it was going to be on there. I was told the labor cost, the price of the new wheel, and rim tape. I have never heard of "non-inventory costs". It was explained as "talc for the rim, use of rags, and other non inventory items" -at least that's what I thought I heard when I asked what it was. That's a lot of powder and rags. Maybe it includes pumping my tire up? Which other bike shops do this?

Can't say enough about this shop. Mechanics are solid. Done quick and for a fair price. Apart from…read moretrek there aren't too many bike repair shops in sellwood, nice to have a quality local option. Big ups!

Super friendly and helpful staff! Ryan was particularly helpful and his passion for e-bikes was…read moreinfectious

Came in looking for a bike which we could bring our small child with on bike rides. After seeing…read morethe options we went with a cargo bike with a front compartment where our little can be stowed. Ours is also an e-bike with a rechargeable battery that powers the bike, or you can use the pedals like a regular bike. I must sing praises to our new friend Zach, the friendly face we met as soon as we entered the shop. Zach is the most approachable, warm, intelligent and patient person. Zach immediately asked us the right questions, showed us every single option available all the while explaining all the factors/prices/pros/cons. You can tell Zach cares deeply about not only bicycles but people too. If you're reading this Zach, we love you and thank you so much for taking time in guiding our family to the right bike. This shop is wonderful the team goes above & beyond for their customers and the bike community is better for having Splendid in this area of the city.

Their gear is rather expensive, that's why I'm not giving it five stars, it's good stuff but not…read morereally a great deal -- except during their sales! And even the sales, on new stuff, tend not to be huge markdowns -- 20 percent for most items, up to 40 percent off on some. They offer these sales online as well. But if you go in person during a sale, you get to see the returned (or "warranty") merchandise, and those are the great deals. Yes, they've been returned by other customers, so there probably is something wrong with them. But the flaws are clearly noted. So if you think you can live with or fix it, go for it (while understanding that you won't get the warranty on these items). For example -- a jacket I liked is normally $199. It was on sale for $159. But they also had a returned one with a little ding in it (a wear spot, not a hole) for $70. Now that's the kind of bargain I seek! I also still wear a pair of rain pants I got a few years ago at one of their sales for $20 (instead of over $100). I also must commend the service. Even during a sale, when they are busy and you might expect less attention, the staff was incredibly helpful. They make suggestions, look for stuff for you, give detailed laundry instructions. I was even told I could bring in the jacket to wash there rather than chance that a public laundry machine might have traces of a detergent that could harm the garment!

They not only have top quality gear, their customer service goes beyond expectations. I just had to…read moreexchange some rain booties for a smaller size. It was a gift and I didn't have a receipt. But they made the exchange anyway. Maybe it didn't hurt that I was wearing the newest of my three Showers Pass rain jackets, and Showers Pass rain pants, and Showers Pass casual pants. When I ride in the rain, I know Showers Pass gear will keep me comfy.

Disc brake fluid and pad replacement. I brought the bike in late in the afternoon, and they…read moreestimated a 1 day turnaround. A couple of hours later, they phoned to say they'd had an opening and the work was finished, so I got the bike and the brakes were perfect. Cost for the work was very reasonable, even surprisingly low. Very happy with their service, as usual.

Knowledgeable and very helpful staff…read more Small business vibes, and an integral part of the community

If you wanna go to the coast but stay in Portland and have a coastal vibe this place is worth it…read more Super friendly, it's very clean and the drinks are affordable and you can get food next door at pollo bravo and eat it at the surf club! I highly recommend

Good vibes! Very cute space, and granted weekday, so fairly quiet in general, wood accents…read morethroughout give it a cool warmth and lovely ambience. Beer selection is good, they do have a bit of wine but can't speak to it as I don't come to a spot for the wine personally. Service was great. My only thing, given you can bring over food from next door, it would be nice if you had some small casual snacks to go with the casual conversation space vibe and keep the drinks flowing. Just my two cents. I also misheard that this was a tiki lounge, which this place carries in surf vibe, but no cocktails. Just beer, wine, some NAs and cider.