REI Co-op is opening a new store in San Luis Obispo, California in fall 2019. The new 22,000-square-foot store will be located at the SLO Promenade.
“Close to the California coast and Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo is a thriving outdoor hub,” said Greg Mellinger, REI retail director for the California-Nevada district. “We are thrilled to finally join San Luis Obispo and further connect our members to the amazing outdoor opportunities this community has to offer.”
In addition to outdoor gear and rentals, REI San Luis Obispo will offer workshops and guided outdoor experiences to connect people to a life outdoors. A national leader in outdoor experiences, REI helped more than 350,000 people across the country get outside last year.
To celebrate the new store, REI will partner with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers (CCMB) to support stewardship efforts in the local community. In 2018, REI invested over $3 million in nonprofits in California.
