Rentals, Classes, and More at Sports Basement in Long Beach

Long Beach is the perfect place to get active outdoors: great weather, miles of sandy beaches and waterways, all of it located within a short drive of mountains with great hiking trails and ski areas. For all the necessary supplies, inspiration, and even classes and social events, check out Sports Basement in East Long Beach, a sporting goods store and then some.

GET GEAR

As a sporting goods retailer, Sports Basement (2100 N Bellflower Blvd) is a great place to shop for everything you need to get active, from apparel and shoes to soccer balls and yoga mats. Get even better deals with the store’s pre-loved section where used gear and apparel is available at a discount. Plus, your purchases support the local community through Sports Basement’s nonprofit giveback program.

RENT EQUIPMENT

Sports Basement offers a wide catalogue of rental gear, allowing you to borrow equipment for a variety of outdoor activities at an affordable rate. Get skis or snowboards for a trip to the local mountains, rent bikes and bike racks, borrow surfboards and wetsuits and hang ten, or grab rackets for tennis or paddles for pickleball. You can even get a deal on a package of everything you need for a camping or backpacking trip or coolers and pop-up canopies for a picnic.

JOIN A CLASS

Sports Basement is not just a place to shop, it also hosts fitness classes, community events, and club outings. The Long Beach Ride Group meets for a 25-mile bike ride every second and fourth Saturday of the month at 8 AM, and the run club meets every first Thursday of the month at 6:15 PM for a casual 5K in the Los Altos neighborhood. Free bike maintenance classes are held every third Wednesday at 6:30 PM, and free one-hour yoga classes are held weekly at the store on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Sports Basement also offers guided snowshoeing, rock climbing, and backpacking trips and a seasonal ski bus to Tahoe and Big Bear ski resorts. For details, visit the Sports Basement outdoor adventures page.

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BUILD COMMUNITY

With a 16,000-square-foot events space and a capacity for 700 people, Sports Basement’s Flight Deck on the store’s third floor is the perfect space for group events. And get this–it’s free to book! The retailer regularly hosts its own classes here, as well as a cake picnic, holiday fair, and other community events. The Flight Deck is also home to five open play pickleball courts, open daily on a first-come, first-served basis. With such a versatile and accessible venue, Sports Basement aims to serve as a community partner, offering a gathering place for all to enjoy.

About the Author

Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.