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REI in San Diego is a comprehensive outdoor retail store offering a wide selection of camping gear, hiking shoes, bicycles, clothing, and sporting goods. Known for its knowledgeable and helpful staff, the store provides personalized fitting services for shoes and packs, along with a used gear section. Customers appreciate the organized layout, efficient checkout, and the REI points program. The store caters to outdoor enthusiasts with practical gear for various adventures, from local hikes to mountain trips.
5556 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
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Extensive range of tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and packs with options for all budgets and needs.
Expert assistance from staff to help you find the perfect hiking shoes and boots for comfort and performance.
Quality bikes and accessories for trails and commuting, with knowledgeable advice on selection and maintenance.
Affordable pre-owned outdoor equipment that aligns with REI's sustainability ethos and offers great value.
Earn points on purchases for discounts and special offers, enhancing your shopping experience.
Modest selection of jackets and apparel for snow and mountain trips, tailored to San Diego's occasional needs.
Overall rating
Ian Lockheart
Always love going there. Plenty of inventory and new things to try out. 4 or 5 different staff members will usually check in with you throughout your shopping to make sure you are taken care of. Also, they have the best points program of any company I've ever shopped with...in fact, several years ago I somehow accumulated enough points to buy a $400 trail bike.
Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author
As a thriller and fiction author who has also written several non-fiction outdoor guidebooks, I spend a lot of time in REI stores. This San Diego location is one I come back to often. The camping selection is the store’s great strength, There’s a large organized spread of tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, stoves, packs, and general camp gear. They have plenty of options at different price points. It’s easy to compare brands side by side without feeling rushed. The layout makes sense. The store is clean and easy to move through. Staff presence is solid. The shoe and pack areas usually have multiple employees actively helping customers with fit and use rather than just pointing things out. I’ve consistently found the staff knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. Checkout is efficient and lines tend to move quickly. There’s also a used gear section that’s worth checking. Sometimes it’s hit or miss, but it’s a nice bonus and fits the REI ethos well. For San Diego, they also carry a modest selection of cold-weather items, not extensive, but enough to support occasional snow or mountain trips. As the author of The Most Crucial Knots to Know, How to Keep Your Feet Warm in the Cold, and The Motivated Amateur’s Guide to Winter Camping, I appreciate stores that focus on practical, real-world gear. This REI does that without overhyping anything.
Al-Rabeiah Irisq8
Cristian at REI was amazing! He helped me pick the perfect hiking shoes, was super professional, and very patient. He made the experience easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend asking for him!
Quan Do
Huge thanks to Jack at REI Copley San Diego! He helped my wife find the last Arc'teryx jacket in her size and style—and even secured a 50% discount. Jack went above and beyond, and his help made our day. We also picked up a Smartwool Merino vest for our upcoming Mexico City trip, thanks to his thoughtful suggestions. Jack truly represents REI’s values of care and community. —Quan
Joshua Utley
There are many items I've purchased for 1/3 Rd the price on Amazon. And they are the same brands. $109 for pants??? $159 for a small chair??? $100 for a 3 lbs propane tank??? Run. Run away as fast as you can.
