Dustin in shoes was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the brands and made great…read morerecommendations to lead me to the right shoe (Brooks). He was patient, attentive and made for an excellent shopping experience.

Husband and I came here to look for some Padres clothing wear. Being a sporting good store they of…read morecourse had a good Pardres clothing section. Cute beanies! The area looked picked over, a bit of disarray. But staff on the floor were busy and I must say very friendly. The young floor staff were quick to check on you if you needed anything or had questions. When we asked a question, they were quick to answer with enthusiasm. For the most part the store is clean and organized. I still find some of the merchandise to be on the upper end if you were to do comparison shopping. But, it looked like they had some good deals. We made it to the counter with our purchase with the employees checking you out, the goal being to move the line along. I don't think that would hinder us from returning.

I was greeted by the nicest young man who walked me over to the item I was shopping for…read more Lots of stuff in the store. If your first time in this store, it's easy to get lost.

The staff was extremely helpful. Very knowledgeable regard fishing licenses & fishing equipment…read more This store location is jam packed with everything sports related. It's a fun atmosphere & one of the few retail speciality stores around. Let's keep them open by visiting Big 5 stores in your area.

I have visited several times and have received nothing but friendly and helpful service. We get…read moregreeted quickly and all of our questions are answered thoughtfully. Their racquet restringing prices and reasonable and the work is solid. With a wide selection of tennis gear, and a convenient location on El Camino in Encinitas, it's a solid spot all the way around.

I went in just to browse, but the lady was so nice and helpful that I ended up taking a demo racket…read moreout for a spin. She also took the time to explain the difference between clay-court and regular tennis shoes. Needless to say, she got my business for sure!

First time here... I needed new walking shoe's... I tried on several pairs and Topo's are the shoe…read moreI bought... REI has a great return policy... if you become a member... you have up to a year to return items that don't work or last... I like that policy... I used my shoes now for two weeks and I like them so far...

Jason in the footwear department at REI Carlsbad was outstanding. He spent nearly two hours with us…read moreand was incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable. He took the time to answer all of our questions, explain the differences between shoes, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Even though we didn't buy shoes that day, the excellent service is exactly why we'll be back. REI is fortunate to have Jason on their team!

I bought a board that ended up having some issues on the first day, and instead of blaming me or…read moremaking it difficult, the staff went above and beyond to make it right and hooked me up with another board. They were also super helpful throughout the process of picking out a board that actually fit my style. They took the time to listen to what I was looking for, gave me great advice, and genuinely made sure I was happy with my purchase. They even gave me a free leash and 20% off accessories which was super helpful. Really appreciate the customer service and how they handled the situation. I'll definitely be coming back to Hansen's in the future!

Very good shop. Many parking places. Many brands. Medium expensive. The area is also nice and its…read moreclose to the skimulator.

Play It Again Sports is one of those increasingly rare sporting-goods stores that still feels…read morenostalgic. Walking in brought back memories of being a kid and coming here for bats, cleats, gloves, and whatever I needed for the next season. Experiences like this make it feel like childhood sports aren't completely gone in the age of online shopping. The selection is still what I remember, a little bit of everything for a wide variety of sports and seasons. The employee working the counter on Labor Day was polite, personable, knowledgeable, and quick. I also appreciate that this is still a place where you can walk in and pick up something sports-related quickly or at the last minute without breaking the bank or waiting for an online order. Five stars for keeping a little piece of that childhood sports experience alive.

Don't come here to get your skates sharpened. Somehow this location is more cramped than the last…read moreone.

I've never experienced Road Runner Sports store before and I am so impressed by their service. I…read morehad a gentleman named David that helped me and he was very professional, was very kind and not pushy. He gave me the full experience. I feel like this is what places are missing, the human touch of real customer service. I understand they are there to make sales but not once was he trying to upsell me specific shoes. It was completely off what my comfort and fit. The value of this kind of service is much needed in a world of online shopping. Thanks David! Appreciate you!

Both my wife and I had an exceptional experience at Road Runner Solana Beach. Although they were…read morebusy, Spencer greeted us a welcome as we entered the store. She thoroughly asked questions as to my needs and quickly fitted my foot on their 3D and analyzed my results. I was surprised by the results. She explained the process thoroughly and recommended an insert. I have been having problems with my arch support and my Orthopedic recommended Road Runner. Great call! I left with a new pair of Nike shoes with the new custom made sole insert. My feet feel great, again. Oh, and that VIP pressure people talk about. Spencer explained it showing us how the numbers worked to our benefit. Savings in the long run and able to cancel at anytime. No sales pressure as I read some comments. Numbers did the trick!

My husband and I came in to the store on Sunday just to look around and start getting an idea of…read morewhich treadmill we might want to purchase. Josh was the gentleman working at the time and he was super helpful. He wasn't pushy, or annoyed with all the questions we had. He seemed very knowledgeable and honest. The store was well organized and all the treadmills were working and ready to try out. They do offer delivery and set up too which Is a plus. Their prices are on par with the brands sites too. We will definitely be coming back when we are ready to commit to a machine.

One year ago I set up a home gym and purchased most of the equipment & supplies from Johnson…read moreFitness. I couldn't be happier and one year later all the equipment is still just as new with daily use (I purchased mostly hoist brands). Roth (like the IRA) was super helpful and friendly. The install people they work with were also great. This store is a gem in Encinitas ... it made such as difference shopping in person instead of online. They are also next to a very nice French bakery ... and I don't consider myself to be a snob or anything (also just near a Chik-fil-A)

Been shopping at this location for years. As I feed many varieties of wild birds in my garden,…read more getting a good price on seeds is always a great deal. The supermarket portion is great as well. I'm the only carnivor in the house. So getting meat in small portions works out well. I must say, I do make sure that the expiration date is far away. Everything i have purchased is very fresh. I have a super sensitive nose and can tell when something isn't very fresh. If you're into arts and crafts like me, they have a great section and variety of brands. I've always had a great experience shopping here.

It's very difficult for people who are trying not to shop at Walmart right now. It's better than…read moreusing Amazon, tho so...here I was. I was in the bougie area of Carlsbad. This Walmart keeps almost everything in their beauty, toiletries section, totally locked up. Even nail polish remover which is around $2, which is what I came in for. Seeing whole sections of inexpensive products locked up is annoying and ridiculous. I bought a couple products in the grocery area (one 12 pack of soda that I didn't have to buy 8 other 12 packs for to get a good price) then went to self serve to ring myself up. If I only have 3 things, I'm not going to wait in a line for an actual cashier. There were 2 employees standing right next to my self serve line. They were two busy flirting with each other than to acknowledge any of the customers or actually do anything. This store is the worst. However, it is very close to Target. Which is also on the should avoid list, but at least they don't lock up the nail polish remover.

I actually still like Target even tho they have done a few things that I didn't like since 2024…read more However, I also want to avoid using Amazon as much as possible. Right after my misadventure and frustration at another nearby store, I ended up at this Target. It's a large Target with a good sized grocery area, clean including the restrooms, a Starbucks and a pharmacy. The beauty/personal care product area of the store is fairly large. I miss having Ulta here, but oh, well. Even tho this store is fairly busy, they don't have whole aisles of products locked up, unlike a nearby competitor. I found what I wanted and plan on coming back when I have more time. I stopped over in the grocery area, where Francis who may have been working as a Target personal shopper filling someone's list, asked me if I needed help finding something. It's so nice to feel seen in a store. As a senior, I sometimes don't feel that way. As I was going back to the registers, I noticed other employees asking people if they needed help finding things - one even walked a shopper over to the area that had what she needed. I feel like in what seems to be a stressful time in the world and in many of our lives, with increased prices and conflict. I will still choose to go shopping in an actual store if possible, especially a store with good customer service and unlocked nail polish remover. I just wish that Target would again have products that supported the LGBTQ and black communities. Even tho I am a straight old white lady, I still bought some of those products.

I was REALLY wanting to read Dungeon Crawler Carl and the library didn't have any available copies…read more I decided to go to Target because we had a gift card collecting dust. We used to go to Target all the time, but stopped because they rolled back DEI initiatives. This Target is definitely better than the other Targets in the area so would go here if you need to go to . Was able to get the book for 20% off which was nice. They have eliminated a lot of workers I feel like with the automated checkout areas, but that is the way the world is changing. I try to go to a human cashier whenever possible. Human connection helps us be better people and it might save their job. The book is great btw. It's a mix between Ready Player One and Hunger Games.