The best sporting goods shops in Alameda County

“Whether you're starting scuba or leveling up, Deep Ocean Explore Store trains small groups with quality gear and lines up Monterey weekend dives, Catalina trips, and Dives Against Debris. Pop in this week to grab computers, BCDs, and masks, then put them to work with local guided dives.”

From the Alameda newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Alameda Army Navy Surplus is a no-frills trove for real-deal camo, rugged outerwear, canteens, tents, sleeping bags and the occasional curveball like a Viking helmet or WWII Signal Corps radio. Perfect for weekend hikes, costume builds, emergency kits or just leaning into your inner MacGyver this week.”

From the Oakland newsletter, October 7, 2026

“Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.”

“Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.”

“Outfitting the rig for Santa Cruz dirt or a Tahoe dash is easier with Mars Adventure Gear, a camping store focused on rooftop tents, racks, and crossbars plus purpose-built systems for Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T/R1S, and Land Rover Defender. Solid, functional gear that actually earns its place in your pack.”

From the Fremont newsletter, September 26, 2026

“California Canoe & Kayak at Jack London Square gets you on the water fast with kayak rentals and instruction from Introductory to Kayak Rolling and Plunge. Browse kayaks, canoes, surfskis, paddles, PFDs, and SUP boards, then book a private class for your crew and call it sneaky cross-training.”

From the Oakland newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.”

“Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.”

“SlingFin builds strength-to-weight tents and tarps, from the ultralight SplitWing to the Portal and Alpine designs, plus footprints, guylines, and repair bits to keep your setup humming.”

From the Berkeley newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.”