We really liked this Big 5 store in Lakewood. Parking is so easy in the large lot, it is part of a…read morestrip mall. I was on a mission, my grandson has lost his noise cancelling headphones now 3 times and I have had to replace them 3 times. He goes to a lot of concerts and he knows, your headphones are on your head or in the car, do not just leave them lying around. So, when he did it again, I told him his mom was going to have to replace them as his behavior shows a lack of responsibility for items that he is tasked with caring for. Anyway, I saw this Big 5 on the way to the taking him to the circus so I caved and pulled over. We went in and the cashier was very nice. She was not sure where the headphones were, so she asked a salesperson walking the store. He knew right away and showed me where they were and was able to tell me a little about the selection. I mean, they go from cheap to our you kidding me prices. I found the perfect pair made by Razor and went to the cashier. On my way there, I saw a lot of cool stuff had I been shopping. I told the cashier I was concerned with fit so had all intention of paying for them, opening them right there and trying them on my super sensitive grandson's head. She was fine with that and was going to just let me get another pair or give me my money back if we could not find a great fit. These were perfect. She was happy, we were happy. It all worked out. So, I do like this Big 5 very much. And as to the grandson if he loses these, he will be digging ditches to learn the value of money. Have a great week.

Came here to get fishing gear, came out with more than I expected lol. Alani was great customer…read moreservice. Everyone here is super helpful. Keep it up

Today I visited Dick's Sporting Goods at the Los Cerritos Center, and I had the privilege of…read moremeeting an exceptional young employee named Damien, who is only 17 years old. I have been in business for many years and have met thousands of people throughout my life, but every once in a while, you come across someone who leaves a lasting impression on your heart. Damien was one of those people. From the moment he greeted me, he treated me with kindness, respect, and genuine professionalism. Every word was spoken with courtesy: "Yes, sir," "Thank you, sir," and "It's a pleasure to help you, sir." His manners, patience, and willingness to assist were truly remarkable. As I spoke with him, I couldn't help but think back to my own teenage years. Damien reminded me of a time when respect, humility, and strong values were the foundation of a young person's character. Seeing such a respectful and hardworking young man today touched me deeply. In fact, I had tears in my eyes because it gave me hope and reassurance that there are still wonderful young people in this world. His parents deserve tremendous credit for raising such an outstanding young man, and Dick's Sporting Goods should be extremely proud to have Damien representing their company. He is a shining example of what customer service should be and what good character looks like. Damien, thank you for your kindness, your professionalism, and your respect. You made my shopping experience unforgettable. Young men like you are rare, and I hope your managers recognize what a valuable asset you are to their team. May God bless you and your future. Keep working hard, stay humble, and never change. The world needs more young people like you.

The store is organized and easy to navigate, which makes shopping quick and convenient. Staff were…read morefriendly and available when needed, without hovering. Overall, a reliable spot to pick up sports essentials, whether you're shopping for practice gear or something more specific. The staff is helpful and friendly. I wish they had more deals or some type of rewards system. Overall, my son loves this place.

Nice organized store. I needed some items for an upcoming trip to Yellowstone. One stops and they…read morehad it all! Bear Spray, Bug Spray (Cutters), ans Air horns! Bear and Bugs be gone. Store was well stocked with a lot of Recreational.Summer items along with sporting good items. Nice sale thing on amd 25% off one regular proced item. Staff was friendly and helpful!

I bought the wrong item in January and was able to return it in August no questions asked.read more

Super helpful staff that is knowledgeable and can quickly help find the right things. Well…read moreorganized store.

Came to pick up my sons uniform. Mind you I had called in advance to ask if I could purchase a 2nd…read moreuniform with all the lettering, numbers and badges, and the guy I talked to said, as long as you call the warehouse and they send us all the stuff we can press it on to the uniform. Long story short when I picked up the uniform it did not have the required badges and the employees seem to have a language barrier, don't understand English seems like. They contradicted and said they don't do anything at the store just receive the merchandise from the warehouse. Makes no sense when the guy on the phone told me that they press the #'s and lettering at the store. The lady also told me all they do was call when the orders are ready and they never called. Go figure. In the end she said it's not their problem and she n could call customer service. I will. But I would never come back to this store again either.

Came in here to browse as I have an upcoming surf/camping trip this weekend…read more Well, I love supporting brick and water places, which is why was trying to give this location of shot and set up ordering from Amazon I was racially profiled. Upon leaving the store, I noticed the cashier ( the young lady with the glasses and ponytail ) had moved from her normal station so that she could get a better look at what I was doing/ making sure I wasn't stealing. Wild . One star .

I've been going to this Big 5 ever since I was a kid and teenager, even before the mall got…read moreremodeled. It used to be at a different area in The Southbay Pavillion when it used to be called The Carson Mall; and it was a bigger building too! This building that it's in, is wayyyy smaller, but they still have the products you need for sports, shooting, fitness, etc.. It's still always awesome getting their random coupons in the mail. Even if you saw something for sale and you forgot your coupon; the workers here are nice enough to give it to you for the sale price, as long as you're not lying and if the sale's still going on. It's pretty clean and well-organized inside, along with great workers who give their customers full attention. I sure do miss seeing Neelam working at this store! She was super cool and had great customer service! Same with the lady with the reddish hair and glasses, who likes watching wrestling! All in all; this Big 5 gets a BIG 5 STARS from me because it's just phenomenal after so many years; plus... you can't go wrong with the huge parking and the fact that it's in a mall.

I've been in combat sports for over 35 years and these have been some of the best Boxing Gloves…read moreI've ever used. Have gotten them now for my gym and can't wait to get even more gear from Amir. Absolutely love the AMG Equipment. It's always hard to find really great gear that will last, especially with training and coaching 6 days a week (and many of my fighters training that often as well), so we're beyond happy to have found AMG and gonna be the only gloves I get from now on.

Amir is knowledgeable, personable, and good humored. All of his boxing gloves and equipment are…read moremade of high quality leather. The coaches and trainers provide individualized professional instruction. The students are of all skill levels and age. On top of all, the classes and equipment are priced within reason. I highly recommend!!!

There was a hole in one of my shoes, and it got pretty bad that I needed to get a new pair. I get…read moreemails from Big 5 daily, but never really see anything of interest. That is, until the 4th of July when they emailed coupons for $5 off a purchase of $10+. Since shoes are obviously more than $10, I knew I had to go during the holiday to take advantage of that deal, which was good for that day only. I actually stopped by the traffic circle location in Long Beach first, but they didn't have the shoes that I wanted. Rather than choosing a different pair, I went to this location on the southwest corner of 183rd and Gridley. Though not technically a part of Los Cerritos Center, it's close enough that if you park your car on the east side of the mall, you can simply walk to Big 5, which doesn't have many parking spots directly in front. The store is pretty spacious and should cater to just about any athlete for any sport. Since it was summer, most of the sporting goods were swimming related, but I was here for the shoes, which were all the way in the back of the store. Not only did they have the shoe that I was looking for, but they had it in my size too! There was just one box left, and it was all mine! Well, except the lid was badly deformed. One of the employees walked to the back to offer assistance, and then I asked him if I could get a new shoebox for the shoes that I wanted. He mentioned that for the brand, they don't have that many shoeboxes, and they usually get deformed anyways. However, he did give me permission to switch the lids with another box, and so that's what I did. He also directed me to where the seats were so I could try on the shoes before purchasing. The shoes did fit, but I noticed inside each shoe, there was just a cardboard insert used to retain the shape of the shoe before purchase. There wasn't any crumpled paper inside that I've seen inside other shoes, but oh well. Not a dealbreaker for me. The employee did come by again to ask if the shoes fit, to which I answered affirmatively. Though he was kind of hard to understand, I do appreciate how he was there to offer help when needed. Checkout was a breeze. The cashier scanned the shoebox and then my coupon before completing my transaction and wishing me a good 4th of July. Good visit overall. If they didn't have my shoe size, who knows if they would have had one in the back? The two employees I mentioned in this review were the only two I saw working that afternoon, and if that's the norm here, I can't imagine how they would be able to handle a full house. Even though the Lakewood location is closer to me, I would definitely be willing to make the farther drive next time I need a new pair of shoes.

Just came back from a visit to Big 5 and all the female staff were extremely rude and didn't seem…read moreto want to help our program out. I get getting too many people early in the morning could be overwhelming but I don't think we were being too chaotic just asking questions regarding our equipment.