REI offers a wide range of sports gear and outdoor equipment for activities such as biking, camping, cycling, hiking, skiing and lots more. REI boasts of a good selection of fitness equipment, gym-wear, and footwear from top brands. Along with these top quality products, they also offer professional repair services for snowboards, skiing equipment and bikes. If you're planning an adventurous and outdoorsy trip, you're likely to benefit from a visit here. Their staff is helpful and knowledgeable, if you need help they'll be glad to help you navigate through. REI also rents out bikes, skis, snowboards and other outdoor gear.

This company was founded in the 70s, right here in San Francisco, by two hiking enthusiasts and is now known around the world for its quality brand of sports equipment, especially for rock climbing, camping and skiing. The Union Square location houses three floors of equipment and accessories plus clothing for men, women and children. The roughest conditions seem easy with sleeping bags that keep you warm when it is 40 degrees below zero. Find tents, shoes, backpacks, goggles, Motorola sport phones, tents, ropes, guides and more at The North Face.

This environmentally conscious company makes quality sportswear and gear for the most rugged outdoor activities. The Fisherman's Wharf retail warehouse, located down the street from Ghirardelli Square, houses the latest collections for men, women and children. Find luggage, coats, fleece, long underwear and socks, surfboard covers and leashes, books and more. The store's helpful and knowledgeable staff can assist you in finding just the right gear for whatever adventure you are planning.

Rods, lines, tackle, rigs, if you are a fan of fresh or saltwater fishing, Hi's Tackle Box is for you. It is staffed with experienced fishermen in order to serve you better. Do not be afraid to ask a lot of questions. The resident fishermen enjoy showing beginners the way. Its selection of gear is complete with everything one needs. Home to big name brands in sport fishing like Penn, Cal Atar, Lamiglas, Seeker, G. Loomis, Shimano, Daiwa, and more.

Local cyclists in the City by the Bay turn to Roaring Mouse Cycles for the latest bikes on the market. An expert staff is on hand to do repairs and is trained to build, fix and modify steel frames. It features a wide variety of mountain, road, and speed bikes in steel, titanium, and aluminum frames. Find big brands like Greg LeMond, VooDoo, Gary Fisher, Litespeed, and more. The store also features a new kind of fitness equipment for cyclists called Bio Racer. It's customized to an individual in order to achieve optimal results.

All of you who ride the waves, make sure you've got the address of the Mollusk Surf Shop. It will furnish you with all you need for your aquatic endeavors! Browse through Christenson, Finelin, Junod Bing and Silver Spoon boards. While there, you can also glance through some of the T-shirts created by in-house designers, for both guys and girls. What's more, if you are beginner and want to know more about the sport, then you can shop for books and movies at the Molluck Surf Shop.