“Friendly and helpful staff. Prices are just as good if not better than Amazon. They have - no joke - everything you can think of. I was surprised at the options. You can also rent just about anything you can think of which is an awesome offering being that a lot of stuff (snowboarding, backpacking) is pretty pricey upfront if you buy everything.
Return policy is exceedingly generous, and if I remember correctly their membership seems to be one of the few out there that is worth it: $25 for lifetime membership with 10% off everything - you'll hit $25 in no time if you do outdoor stuff with any regularity. Very happy to have this spot local!”
“Came in with heel pain off and on for two weeks from using bad shoes to run and other aches & pains. Berto was so patient, it was almost closing. He did 2 tests, made me custom orthotics & provided me shoe recommendations. I walked out with no pain magically just like that! Thank you customer service is amazing”
“Was actually looking for a pickleball shoes, not running shoes. The proprietor was very nice and sent me in the right direction. Great, well laid out shop. And great staff!”
“Thanks to Tim at Athletic Outpost I can hike steep hills again without knee pain. After studying my stride, patiently listening to my issues and what activities I do, he outfitted me in a pair of shoes with a trail hiking vibram sole and a pair of compression calve sleeves. Made a world of difference. I can hike steep trails again without needing to resort to a knee brace or hiking poles. Or pain relieving meds afterwards. I am so grateful!”
“Very helpful shop. My daughter's stick needed a new sting and they had it fixed in 5 mins. Have been taking my kids to Sling It for 10 years and always had great service”
“I recently visited Golf Mart in Walnut Creek as a new golfer in search of my first set of clubs, and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. Mitchell & Clayton, the store associates, were incredibly knowledgeable and attentive. They took the time to watch my swings in the simulator and guided me through trying out several different styles of clubs. Thanks to their expertise, I found a fantastic set that feels perfect for me. I'm excited to start my golf journey, and I highly recommend Golf Mart to anyone looking for great service and quality equipment!”
“Just went in looking for an item the store did not carry, and the very nice emplyee named Tyson went above and beyond giving me ideas of what I could use and where I could find the items I needed. This day in age, good customer service means Alot to me and this employee really delivered. Thank you Tyson!”
“One of the best places I have ever worked at. Club care came into my life when I was at a very low point. Everyone there was helpful and loving; really made me feel like family. Tha k you Jeff for giving me a chance to get my life back on track after losing so much.”
“I coach a high school XC team and Bev at transports graciously donated a number of lightly worn running shoes last year. This store is great and deserves the support of the running community.”
“Worth the money. What took my husband and dad 1.5 days of trying to figure it out took them 45minutes. They also came out the very next day which was nice since my son was so excited. Thank you!”
“My first experience with jujitsu and I've found the vibe really welcoming and educational. Members and coaches are kind and I've been able to hop right into classes and learn a lot while getting good workouts.”
10:30AM - 3PM
508 Contra Costa Blvd K2, Pleasant Hill
Sporting Goods
“Friendly staff always, but beware that as of Dec 2022 the Council is requiring advancement records to buy merit and advancement badges. The past couple of years they were not.”
“Went in there to get some life jackets and the manager on duty was very nice I believe her name was Jessica she has great people skills and her communication is awesome she went above and beyond to help me find what I needed”
“I just dropped off my Allen Iverson Rookies here for the PSA Drop Off Event! I'll be visiting this store whenever I'm in the area! If you want to see some fire single cards and boxes for sports or Pokémon this is the store to visit!”
“The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable about the in-store products! Always appreciate them pointing in the right direction whether it’s for shoes, uniforms or balls.”
“I was in this store on 1/25/24 at about 3:30 pm, ALL of the staff on the floor were warm, helpful, polite, and engaging. Best customer service I've gotten in the 5 years I've lived in California.”
“This review is for the store, not the company. The store was well staffed on a Saturday morning and merchandise was neatly organized. They were very helpful in processing an online return (when the online customer service team was not). They also helped me out with setting up a fitting room so I could try on new stuff. Also the employees were all wearing the brand…always a good sign.”
10AM - 8PM
102 Broadway Ln, Walnut Creek
Sporting Goods
“I went with my adult transgender daughter and had the most amazing service. Literally made her so happy to be treated no differently than any other woman there. The woman helping us in the dressing room was best. She was so helpful.”
“This REI ROCKS. Peter -- my friend says you are incredible. The staff were so patient with us as we worked out a really strange corporate kink in the system. It all worked out. Store was very clean and nice.”
“This was a nice find in the center of Walnut Creek. I needed tennis balls and grip tape, and was delighted to find a compact store with just about every possible sport item I could want. I will be going back for their excellent selection and pricing of shoes. There’s a good parking lot in the back, and the staff was friendly.”
“We feel so lucky to have Soccer Post in our local area. Tom is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He is a seasoned pro with all things soccer gear related. We can always count on the Soccer Post to make sure our players are well equipped each and every season. Professional knowledge and service is unrivaled and cannot be found online or at a big-box store. Support a local business, support Alameda Soccer Post. You will be well taken care of.”
“There are no other (!) swim shops in the larger Bay Area that sell competitive tech suits. Thank goodness for Elsmore in Walnut Creek! They have competitive suits and tech suits for youth and adults, goggles, caps, long swim coats, other clothing, and sandals. The young woman on the phone was so helpful in telling me available sizes, colors, and prices before I had to drive all the way out to them, and when we finally made it, just before closing, the young man helped us more as the size we thought would fit was actually too big! I just wanted to provide a thumbs up review so that people looking for competitive swimwear can find this store!”
9AM - 8:30PM
325 Park St, Alameda
Sporting Goods
“Best Big 5 on the east bay. They have ammo and they are super friendly. Its a bit off the beaten track and not cheap but they have all the stuff. Most of the East Bay Big 5's closed down so it's worth the drive out.”
“The advisors are very friendly and are attentive to what you need. It's nice to be served by good staff and have good experiences.
Especially when my English is not very good.”
“I had a fitting with Dylan for some irons. He’s a very knowledgeable young man. I suggest you stop by and see him on the weekends. I ended up getting the new tailor-made QI irons. I can’t wait to receive them.”
10AM - 7PM
1620 High St, Oakland
Sporting Goods
“The customer service in the store is fantastic. The three sales people, Edi and I didn’t get the other names plus the security guard, all stayed after closing to help me sort out finding the shie my son wanted at a different location and they were all just super eager to help and be kind. They’ve got a great clearance wall if you’re on a budget and good sneaks for the boys. It’s nice to go in store these days and their people are kind and so helpful. Many thanks to you guys??and we’ll be back”
“I came in with my three little kids in need ofSoccer cleats. The lady and gentleman working at the store gave us all their attention until everyone was fitted with new cleats. I really appreciated the help, service and the patience of everyone at the store.”