Fast, friendly service. Great products and variety. My first time to this location today and it was…read morea pleasant overall experience. My brother loves this spot. Always coming here for sailboat stuff - therefore I knew this place existed and when I had a project that required high quality rope that was resistant to sun I knew the best possible place to go. People working here were quick to jump into action to help me. Wasn't exactly sure what type of rope to pick since there was endless variety and had some help with that. Got the rope cut to length and even had the ends fixed so that they don't fray. They've got a neat little deal for doing that including a tiny vent fan. Very impressive. Project went well and I am very confident I got the best material possible to get the job done right.

Excellent customer service! A wide variety of items to select from! High quality performance ocean…read moregear at a very reasonable price. Located 100 yards from the bay! Go buy a boat and walk to the water! This brand upholds a strong standard of excellence! Stop in, you're sure to have a blast!

The service was amazing…read more The selection was incredible And the value was unbelievable

I liked Bonanza in Oakland better. I didn't like a lot of things about this store. Felt real…read moreswapmeetish. I likely won't go back.

Dropped into Big 5 today for a tennis ball but I guess they come in 3 packs so I walked out with 3…read moretennis balls. I don't play tennis espicially in this weather. I use to but years ago. These tennis balls are for massaging the bottom of my feet or at least the foot with plantar facsiitis which I am currently doing while writing this. I realized I hadn't written a review for this place so here it is. They have a just enough of almost everything here which is fine. I have purchased day packs, running hydration packs, shoes, socks, dumb bells, golf balls, pocket knives, ammo, yoga pad, shooting accessories, camping gear, other stuff and most recently today, tennis balls. Also, all the other sorts of sports equipement like baseball, basketball football ,etc gear. Always quick in and out and usually well stocked. The staff is pleasant and can answer my dumb questions. For an assortment of skies, and bikes, rock climbing you'll need to go elsewhere. BIG 5 has a niche and they fill it.

Need to take a moment and appreciate the people that work in retail especially at Big 5 - it's not…read morean easy job dealing with angry customers. They have an assortment of different sporting goods and many different sales/discounts. This is the go to spot to grab something quickly. Keep in mind they have a variety of items for a family value price.

Doesn't look like much, it's just that. This little hole in the wall bait shop was a cool little…read morediscovery I lucked upon. I'm an avid fisher girl always looking for a local bait shop near. Joes Tackle Box Fishing Accessories is just that. Not too much and not too little. It has the necessities any local fisher needs: Fishing poles, Bait, hooks, lures, weights with couple of camping snacks and travel gear. Not much going on but just enough a local needs when fishing in the near neighborhood waters. Parking is on the street wherever you can find.

Nice little store in town. They were sold out of a few things but they had everything I needed for…read morepond/sun fish fishing the day I visited.

Steve, the owner, was great. He was very knowledgeable about matching baits to species of fish…read more He also freely dished about fishing hotspots. I asked him for a hotspot for largemouth bass, and he gave me several. When I ask him for a spot that I could fish from the shore, he not only told me where it was but also gave me turn by turn directions. I was impressed! They also have an abundance of baits. Prices are listed clearly on the fridge door. And there are all kinds of fishing tackle for whichever fish you are targeting. Parking is on the street.

Great little bait shop with pretty much everything you need to get out on the water...parking is…read moreeasy and it's never really crowded...easy to get in and out ..highly recommend

WHAT WENT RIGHT?!? Everything. Not just today, when I came in with grease all over my hands and…read moreholding back my tears. Alameda Bicycle on Park Street is a part of the community, and I feel so honored to spend my money here. Gene, George and Crew are unmatched in the Bay Area. They sell mid-price range bikes, so no $300 bikes or $14,000 bikes. I bought my first new bike here after graduating from Cal, and got my first Wall Street bonus, moons ago. It was my dream bike, a black Cannondale, top of the line. After that, got married and had children and Gene saw me through training wheels through teenage years, then sadly through a divorce. Back in a bike and climbing mountains - loving life! Anyway, today, after trying all night to get my chain back on my new e-bike (not possible on the road) I walked in and George was at the door. He sensed my frustration and said, "Come on in." It wasn't an easy fix. But they worked on it, two guys 25 minutes, and 5 tools. Meanwhile, I walked into the showroom to check out the bikes (tee hee hee). Then I noticed a new coffee and tea station with a couch and chairs, and Madeline cookies. It's just what I needed after a frustrating night and morning trying to fix it myself. Such a mindful and kind touch. People easily complain, so positive heartfelt reviews are gold. Alameda Bicycle is a solid community member and business. Honest. If I don't need something, George will say, "You don't need that." Last time, I picked up some gorgeous Ortlieb panniers (which they installed) and a fix-a-flat for on the road flats. I forgot it on the counter -- it was here waiting for me when I returned a few weeks later. They only had my old digits! BTW, I didn't eat the last Madeline cookie. I saved it for you! Come and get it -- and remember to support these incredible bike angels. Super, super Good Vibes. The absolute best Alameda bicycle shop -- to me.

I came here in 2020 or 2021 to use their outside public bike tool station, but the air pump was…read morebroken or no longer available. One of the employees offered to let me borrow their floor pump. I was struggling to figure out how to use it, and the employee ended up helping me pump my bike tire. It's been years, but I still remember this kind gesture from one of their employees. It's hard to find parking around Park Street; it's convenient that they have four compact parking spots and one handicap accessible parking spot in their parking lot.

I signed up for their half day basic kayaking class for today. First off, even though I've been…read morekayaking before, taking the basic course here was very humbling, ha, ha... I'd no idea of how much there's to learn! I highly recommend this class! If you're a novice, by the end of the class you'll be much more experienced. I'm really looking forward to practicing what I learned. One of the things I really appreciated was the detailed list they provide of what to bring to the class. Additionally, the location of the class is the best! I really enjoyed going to Alameda and also the estuary, plus a great view of SF. I look forward to continuing to support this business.

We had a great Kayak rental experience and fresh air sunny day. Soo was the person working…read moreyesterday. He was helpful, efficient and got us all set up. All while juggling customers there for a Kayak sale. The location and dock so easy. We popped right into the water and took off toward Alameda and then up toward Brooklyn Basin. We got the perfect day. A bunch of fun summer sailing camps were out on the estuary. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!

Customer service is the best. Owner is very helpful and…read morelets you take the time to browse and compare. Offers sharpening services and a wide variety of knives. I have ordered items not in the store and they ensured they got them to the store for me in a quick manner. Didn't sit in things for weeks and wait to call the distributor. Handled things immediately and quickly keeping me on track.

had knives sharpened here a few years ago and don't recall leaving a recommendation. they did a…read moregreat job on my German and Japanese knives! professional, informative, and prompt/ quick turnaround. highly recommend.

The store has everything you need for fishing. I came here because they're opened the earliest and…read morekeep going because the workers are so friendly and helpful. I ask a lot of questions because I still consider myself new, and they give me perfect recommendations every time. Everything is priced decently too, it's the same as the big stores Best bait and tackle shop in the bay

Really disappointing. I send my wife and sons to grab 2 dozen Minnows for us to go fishing in the…read moremorning. They grab them around 2:30pm this afternoon they go straight home and put them in the bait bucket with the air pump to keep them alive for the trip. I get home at 5pm from work and all but 10 are alive. I used to come to this place back when it was Mikes and never had this problem before. Hopefully you see this and find a way to rectify this for us.

Very enjoyable Mothers Day tour. Thanks Joe, Katie and Jeff…read more From the grandkids (12&13) all the way to Grandma in her upper 70's, we all had a great time. The weather in the parking lot scared away some, as the wind made it pretty chilly, but once in the kayaks and on the water, the wind was knocked down substantially and the paddling was easier than they described it to be. Water resistant clothing would certainly help, though I just wore shorts and a sweatshirt. It was nice that they were so careful and thoughtful, but none of us felt cold at all the entire time. We had a harbor seal join us for part of our tour and the views of the USS Hornet and SF in the background was pretty sweet. Great memories and pictures to take home. Thx to all!

I took the Intro to Kayaking class this morning and I am very impressed with their level of…read moreexpertise and attention to safety. I learned a lot! My favorite part was the harbor seal that surfaced quite close to check us out. Many thanks for Katie - she's an excellent and patient instructor.