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Went with my GBO group during orientation. I felt ...

Went with my GBO group during orientation. I felt like we were like once of those tour groups in foreign countries that stops by a gift shop because of a "local deal" with the gift shop and the tour company. I didn't really feel like that it was necessary for freshman orientation, they just wanted more money.

cool

Insanely overpriced, mainly carries just clothes, ...

Insanely overpriced, mainly carries just clothes, and it lacks all the knick knacks a real campus store should have. For visitors, here's a secret for cheaper Cal Gear: Bancroft Clothing Company across the street has a lot for insanely lower prices, like half of what you would pay at the Campus Store. Their selection is also better in my opinion. You can also check out the Student Store, which is also across the street. It's selection of goods is larger, but still a little on the pricier side--though not as expensive again as the campus store.

It was awesome to reconnect to this campus where I...

It was awesome to reconnect to this campus where I earned my PhD over a decade ago and pick up some mementos at the Cal Student Store to commemorate my weekend here. The sites near the Store are beautiful and memorable.

Go Bears!

Best

This book store was absolutely great and has a lot...

This book store was absolutely great and has a lot of new books for students and even my favorite book writer. It was a bit pricey it is depend on the issue and famous series. Great service and well organized store that is well managed.

Good place to purchase "authentic" Cal Gear, but t...

Good place to purchase "authentic" Cal Gear, but the prices are definitely too expensive. There are multiple Cal Gear stores literally right across the street that sell for less and are of the same, if not better, quality.

For textbooks, same applies. The other stores have price matching and thus have overall lower prices for the same materials.

The restaurant is the typical American university ...

The restaurant is the typical American university store. There are two floors, the basement for men, the first floor for women. The shop is well-assorted of all kinds of clothing and gadgets. The Cal has as Under Armor technical sponsor and there is a department that has only this clothing line. When I was there, there was little staff, but still available and was able to answer my questions. Recommended if you want to bring home a Cal's appeal

Very overpriced merchandise and very limited selec...

Very overpriced merchandise and very limited selection of student products. It's a two story building with dedicated sections for both boys and girls however everyone ends up going to the boys section. In terms of accessibility, there is stairs that you can walk but if you are disabled, there is a ramp to get in as well as an elevator to navigate the two floors of the store.