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.

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

This store is the only one near the Portland area. The selection is ok for men's stuff but pretty…read morelimited for the Roxy items for women. The prices are ok but no better than their online sale.

Do NOT go to this shop. We ended up getting kicked out of the shop and yelled at because we changed…read moreour minds about renting. The owner (Russel) is very rude, angry, and aggressive. My partner and I went to rent boards from him and check out his shop. He payed little attention to us and was passive aggressive when answering questions. We were inquiring about renting wetsuits and boards from him, so he took our credit card information and charged our card. While going through the rental process we quickly realized we did not want to rent from this guy because of his attitude and we generally just felt off. My partner simply asked him if he could refund his card because changed our minds, and the owner started yelling at him. He said that we waisted an hour of his time and yelled at us to get out of his shop and said that my partner "got in his face". He then proceeded to aggressively get in my partners face and tell us how rude we are. He slammed his shop door and told us he wasn't giving us our money back. Since then, we have spoken to people in the Newport community that have heard similar stories and the he is not a good member of the south beach community. They have urged us to leave reviews because Russel apparently has been threatening people by text/email to take down any bad reviews. Please do not go to this shop and give him business.

The owner is very knowledgeable and kind. He is a great person to rent from or get surfing lessons,…read moreprofessional yet warm and personable. His prices are also reasonable. Went with my family and we all found something for everyone of different ages to wear and surf with.

The staff is not friendly or helpful at all. During my two visits they ignored me when I approached…read morethe counter with items to try on and continued talking with their friends. Plenty of other wind shops in Hood River, I suggest anyone reading this save their time and visit another one. Cheers

Got loaded up with some great used wing foiling gear from the consignment section. Chris and Cruz…read morewere super knowledgeable and awesome people to speak with! Crazy friendly to anybody that walked in the door! Love the atmosphere, people and products!

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.

We stopped in the store to pick up our badges for Comic-Con. They have a good selection of board…read moregames, magic, the gathering, pokémon and comics. Not a huge store, however, it's nice to have this selection in Southwest Portland.

Other Worlds Games & Comics is a fantastic neighborhood staple that packs a great variety into an…read moreinviting, character-rich space. Their comic selection is nicely curated and easy to browse, from current weekly releases to well-organized back-issue boxes. The open gaming tables give the shop a great community vibe, making it just as welcoming for casual readers as it is for tabletop and TCG players. The staff is genuinely friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help you track down your next favorite series.

We visited to check out what type of E bikes they had for sale and the two associates that we're…read moreworking there at the time we're both extremely helpful answering a lot of questions even questions. We didn't know that we needed to ask. I also got to test drive one of the flat tire bikes, and they gave me a complete instruction before I went. I found them very helpful and insightful.

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

I was nervous renting from this company after reading some of the reviews, but went for it anyways…read more... and I am glad I did! We rented a pontoon boat for 4 hours and there were 12 of us. Check in was smooth. The younger guys who gave us the orientation were pretty quick, clear and knowledgeable. While waiting for our orientation the owner Shawn checked in on us to see if we were all set. We pulled out easy. Went north under the bridges, down to Lake Oswego where the kids jumped into the water and swam for a bit. And then continued south to Oregon City and then back! I was most nervous about docking the boat, but they send someone out to you, jump on your boat and dock it for you! Easy! We rented from them 7/25/26 and are already heaidng back out with them on 7/28/26! Looking forward to many more rentals from them in the future!

I have rented a kayak twice. Staff was friendly. Process was easy. I had a (small) boatload of fun.read more

I ordered a bicycle to be delivered to this shop, an authorized dealer, from Giant. The shop…read morecontacted me to tell me that I had to pay a fee for assembly directly to the shop, even though assembly was already included in my purchase price. Giant confirmed that in no circumstances should I be charged an assembly fee. Joel spoke to me on the phone and tried to trick me into thinking that I had somehow agreed to potential fees on the Giant website, which I have since gone back and confirmed was not true. Honestly really disappointing and frustrating. The interaction felt like I was dealing with a scammer. Luckily, I was able to move my purchase to another shop.

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?