REI

4.3
1206 reviews
The front of the REI store in Sunnyvale, 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.

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Location

REI
130 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
94087, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,206 reviews
5 stars
806
4 stars
214
3 stars
56
2 stars
45
1 star
85

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Performance

While many customers praised the staff for being friendly and knowledgeable, there were numerous complaints about rudeness, lack of assistance, and inconsistency in service quality.

Checkout Experience

Customers frequently reported long wait times at checkout, often exceeding 20 minutes, due to insufficient staffing and slow service.

Product Availability

The store generally has a good selection of products, but some customers experienced issues with inventory accuracy and staff not checking stock before dismissing requests.

Customer Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor communication and handling of returns, with some customers feeling judged or disrespected during their interactions.

Store Environment

The store is noted for being clean and well-organized, but the overall shopping experience is marred by staffing shortages and slow service.
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    Dee A
    Dec 5, 2025
    4.0
    This is my hubby's favorite place, and yes, they had his mug on sale. It was on sale the Stanley mug. This is a consistently clean and well-stocked store, with quite an impressive presentation, too. Their staff are always smiling and ready to assist. The 1-point deduction is, as always, due to the slowness of their checkout assistance. If they have at least one self checkout, it would be better so, like me, I am only buying one item. I will. R out in the store faster.There was a long line, and only two cashiers were available. I know they were trying to facilitate the transaction, but the customers still wanted to tell their stories and so on. Someone should have stepped up and opened another register. I saw several employees walking around, but no one helped, and there were only two at the registers until I left, where the line was still long. Probably, if they do something to cut down on wait time at the checkout line, it will be excellent overall. Still coming back here for sure.
  • PP
    P
    Dec 1, 2025
    1.0
    employee could not comprehend between women size and Australian size even when i was telling her what the website entailed. need more training in the shoes department.
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    JT Stachler
    Nov 29, 2025
    5.0
    Great selection and service. I needed a new bike helmet and they had what I needed, in my size. I had plenty of good options to choose from. They guy at checkout found a way to use our membership even though we haven't used it in years. And to top it off the helmet was cheaper than listed.
  • KS
    Kyle Schryver
    Nov 23, 2025
    5.0
    Had to leave a review because Frank, who helped us out in the snow section, was so incredible. Amazing knowledge of snowboarding and skiing. Gave us great advice on gear, renting vs buying, fit, and much more. Parking is ample here and the store is medium size for an REI. It was quite busy on a Sunday, had to wait a few times to be helped when trying on shoes but all the employees were in good spirits and very helpful. Place is clean and easy to navigate.
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    Alberto Padilla
    Nov 20, 2025
    5.0
    I went early this week looking for a rain jacket for the winter and was a little lost as it was my first time in the store. I found myself in the footwear department (I was way off) and a friendly worker immediately greeted me at the shoe wall and asked if he could help me find anything and I asked where I could find the rain jackets. Although he could've easily just pointed me in the direction of the jackets the employee took the time to walk me to the department I was looking for and even waited until someone was able to further assist me with the jacket I had selected. The employee who further assisted me was Jeanie who was incredibly helpful in being quick to assist me with the jacket and also took time to thoroughly explain their membership benefits, something that ended up saving money on my purchase that day. It feels nice to have this type of experience especially with it being my first impression of the store. Awesome selection, staff and deals. I will definitely be doing some Christmas shopping here if this the level of customer service I can expect.

Frequently Asked Questions About REI

What types of products does REI offer?

REI offers a wide range of quality outdoor gear including camping equipment, bicycles, clothing, shoes, ski and snowboard gear, and more, with their own line of award-winning brand products.

What are the store hours for REI in Sunnyvale, CA?

REI is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.