REI

4.4
946 reviews
Front of the REI store in Berkeley, California

About

Camping StoreBicycle StoreShoe StoreClothing StoreSki ShopChildren's Clothing StoreBicycle Repair ShopRecreational Equipment, Inc.
At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products--and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Details

  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

REI
1338 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
94702, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
946 reviews
5 stars
636
4 stars
176
3 stars
43
2 stars
35
1 star
56

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed experiences with staff; some customers praised helpful employees while others reported rude or unhelpful interactions.

Product Quality

Customers generally appreciated the quality of outdoor gear, though some found prices to be high.

Store Organization

Feedback indicated issues with store layout and organization, leading to a frustrating shopping experience for some.

Membership Concerns

Several reviews expressed dissatisfaction with the membership program and perceived corporate focus over customer care.
  • JZ
    Johnson Zhang
    Dec 22, 2025
    1.0
    absolutely awful place… I have been an REI member for 8 years, and it’s safe to say that I will never ever in my lifetime visit this store again. I dropped off my snowboard last week for tune + wax in preparation for my Christmas ski trip, but the store just closed without notice the day after my board service was completed. Nobody was picking up phone calls, the corporate doesn’t have any information either. All they said was that the store is closed until further notice due to facility issues. I have already spent $100 on the service, and now I have to either spent couple hundred more for rentals or cancel my trip, which are just extra out of pockets for me. The lack of communications and responsibility and protocol is just so disappointing… totally could’ve set up a pick-up area for customers who needed their products back. Now we can’t even be sure if our boards and skis are safe inside. By far, the worst REI experience ever. Never again Berkeley REI
  • MM
    Medicine Man
    Dec 22, 2025
    2.0
    REI is overpriced and feels elitist. They have good stuff for sure but it seemed they used also have more reasonably priced alternatives, their own brand or others, for those who couldn’t spend so much. Now it’s more about fancy clothing and the most high tech thing or things they can charge maximalist prices for. At least keep some good offerings of basics good quality things for those who don’t have tech jobs.
  • LC
    Larry Chan
    Dec 8, 2025
    5.0
    Love this store. The best outdoor equipment
  • IK
    Ilya Kulakov
    Dec 6, 2025
    5.0
    Shout out to Claire and John who patiently worked with me for ~3h hours to widen my old ass ski boots.
  • NH
    Nicholas Hochberg
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    Cool

Frequently Asked Questions About REI

What types of outdoor gear and brands does REI Berkeley offer?

REI Berkeley offers quality outdoor gear including award-winning REI brand products. They carry brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, GoPro, Thule, Osprey, prAna, Arc'teryx, Columbia, and Smith Optics.

What are the regular store hours for REI Berkeley?

REI Berkeley is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.