I went in for a custom hand chain, I wanted to add a clasp incase I needed to take off for CTs or…read moreMRIs. I explained all this to Abby, and she was absolutely incredible! I seriously love her! lol She was so sweet, and such a vibe. She knew exactly what she was doing, and took her time to make my hand chain perfect for me, and explained exactly what she was doing. I will most definitely be coming back for more by Abby! Thank you again Abby!

Saw this and took my niece their for her birthday present. Wasn't sure exactly what kind of…read morebracelet you would be making but there are 2. Bead or charm and she picked the charm. They have a wide selection so you pick the ones you want and write down the prices on a sheet of paper. She picked 6 and then selected her chain. The 2 already cut weren't quite long enough so the girl cut her a new one fitting her wrist. She showed is how to add the charms and then my niece worked on her bracelet. It was a fun activity and gives you some bonding time. It turned out really cute and hopefully it's something she'll remember

Had a wonderful time with BriEnna and Sophia tonight! BriEnna was super helpful and both ladies…read morewere fun to talk to (: Looking forward to coming back to paint and glaze our pieces. Thinking about coming back after!!

We visited ArtTime Barro in Laguna Beach using a Groupon for a 1-hour class as a fun activity to do…read moretogether. It was my first time trying pottery and my wife's second, and it turned out to be a great experience. The class started right on time. I walked in with no idea of what to make, but by the end I completed one piece on the wheel and another using hand-building. The instructor was extremely friendly, patient, and helpful, which made the experience enjoyable even for a complete beginner. They'll email us later to choose colors for glazing, which is a nice touch. Street parking is paid, but if you don't mind a short walk, there's free parking nearby. The surrounding neighborhood is lively and vibrant, making it perfect to stroll around before or after the class.

I really like the mini canvases they are so fun there is so much string and ribbon there are…read morecrystals and wooden ball there's paint and pastels sketch books it's huge.

A funky, well stocked little shop that largely caters to students from the local college. The staff…read morewas helpful and very nice.

A family owned business where the gems seem to be blossomed from their heart. Each pice of jewelry…read moreis designed by the son and mother. The service provided is one with compassion and love. This is my favorite place to buy stones and jewelry! The ambiance is a must see at least! The view from inside the business is just as radiant as each piece of jewelry glittering inside the store.

Not just stunning high quality jewelry but incredible women working here! I purchased a ring here…read moreseveral years ago I absolutely love and never failed to receive complements on it so I made the long drive to pick another and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of care coming from such genuine owners. Thank you Penelope! Rien

This was such a fun find in Laguna Beach... and it just so happens we were looking for some fun…read morelittle ornaments and a birthday card. The shop has so many wonderful unique American made items a lot of natural materials . Books colored pencils, ornaments cards, all kinds of fun things and not just for the holidays... it's worth a peek

This is such a cute little stationery store in Laguna Beach. They have key rings and pens and paper…read moreand all sorts of adorable stuff.

I've been to the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach probably three or four times now between the…read moresummer and winter festivals and despite the crowds, the traffic, and the absurd lines... I keep going back! I usually attend with a close friend and while she's more of the purchaser, I tend to be a window shopper and craft admirer soaking it all in while seeing what surprises the booths contain. Though last monthI did pick up a few Christmas gifts for friends and family even though there wasn't much holiday specific merchandise. It felt great to support local artists and find some unique pieces. The winter festival decor is especially great with the cozy lights, festive touches, and plenty of spots that are great photo ops for both adults and families. The whole place is whimsical and creative and part of the fun is simply wandering without a plan and seeing what you find! Now for the realities: parking is insane, traffic can be really bad, and the lines for entry, food, and sometimes even the restrooms can really test your patience. The food lines in particular are ridiculous, so I usually eat before and/or plan dinner outside the festival (it's cheaper and less crazy). Pro tip: buy your ticket online and show it at the door. Do not wait in line to purchase tickets on site unless you enjoy unnecessary suffering!! All that said, the Sawdust Festival remains uniquely Laguna and there's always that sense of mystery about what you'll discover. Overall, four stars from me!

We went on December 21st, which was apparently the last day of the Sawdust Winter Fantasy event in…read moreLaguna Hills. This was our first, and possibly our last time that we will be attending one of these events. The parking situation was insane. We sat in bad traffic (caused by the festival as well as the construction being done on the highway) heading to Lot 16, only to find out after 35 minutes of slowly creeping and lapping down the minimal amount of lanes of parking (along with many other drivers doing the same thing) that we should just turn around and head back to Irvine for their free temporary lot instead. So we sat in major traffic again now headed back to Irvine to hopefully catch a trolley from there. (There went about an hour of our lives wasted.) So we get back to that lot and wait another 20 minutes or so only to find out that the next trolley that pulled up leaking all kinds of stuff, and the driver telling everyone that the trolley is out of commission and that the group would have to wait for the next one. Oy! So at this point we would have called it quits and cancelled this option for the day, BUT we had already prepaid online for our tickets... So we decided to spring for an uber instead. We were originally FIRST in line, but because the trolley pulled up to the stop and just parked there (blocking) broken down, everyone turned and faced the other way and now we would have been the absolute LAST loading the next trolley. (There was a huge crowd by then.) Our uber experience was much more pleasant, but there we were once again sitting in heavier traffic heading back in the direction we were originally that morning. What a day... Long story short, we get in and there are just crowds EVERYWHERE. It was so tight at times trying to walk past the individual booths, and hearing people (including multiple vendors) just hacking and sneezing away WAS NOT helping. Our family had managed to remain healthy and disease free all Winter, and we were definitely not planning on getting the flu, COVID or whatever as this seemed like a true disease spreader event. The food and drinks area were much worse, and once we got our food we ended up squeezing ourselves into a little pocket of an area and stood to drink our drinks and eat our quick meals. After perusing the entire proximity and spending a little time chatting with a few of the vendors, we took a few photos by the central Christmas tree and a little scenery (trying my best not to get any crowds into our shots), and headed our way out to the trolley. As we passed the ticket booth, we asked a young gal which direction the trolleys would be picking up and she just rudely shrugged and said she didn't know. The afternoon and evening ended up being quite long because of all the parking hassles and crowds. I don't feel it was worth our time for that day.

Of the many souvenir stores I picked this one to buy a magnet for. Nothing special about the magnet…read morebut the cool storefront display got my attention! With many things merch-wise to peruse through, it's worth a walk thru.

Dude was rude as hell. Stuff was insanely overpriced. Even for laguna beach. CVS/ Rite Aid will get…read moreyou the tchotchkes you need for 1/3 the price.

we are a very poor family and we went to Laguna Beach to have fun in the sun and we popped in here…read moreand the lady was so nice, so genuine, she even gave us some glass hearts for free. God bless!

Really beautiful work, I could spend all day looking al the variety of hearts and artwork. In such…read morea hectic moment in time, full up of Zoom calls and sanitised reality, keeping a distance and distrusting everything, these little hearts really spoke to me. All we need is love!

I could spend all day in this store, so many things to look at, learn about and the smell is…read moredivine! I feel like it is a gem in Laguna Beach! Happy New Year and thank you!

Tibet Handicrafts is, as the name implies, a place to pick up Tibet orientated gift items. If you…read morehave ever been to one of these shops you pretty much know what to expect. They have a wide variety of jewelry, clothing, wallhangings, and books. The selection at the shop is pretty good and the prices are reasonable. Overall, there's really not too much else to describe this shop. If you're looking for a unique gift item, this may well be the place for you to shop.

I recently visited Hobby Lobby and had a very enjoyable shopping experience. The store is located…read morein a shopping center with a large private parking lot, so finding a space was easy and convenient even during busier hours. Inside, the store had a bright, clean, and well-organized layout that made browsing through the aisles relaxing and inspiring. Some items had prices that were clearly marked and some didn't. It was hard finding a staff member to get items scanned so I had to put it in my shopping cart and get to the checkout line for a price check. I have been to other Hobby Lobby locations and it's quite large with lots of items to look at. I feel like all these stores are owned by a Christian family as I frequently hear Christian music as you walk around the store and it is quite peacful and relaxing even for non religious shoppers. Some of the standout items for sale included seasonal home décor whcih right now was clearance items from Valentines Day and new items for Easter holiday. There were also a large display of artificial floral arrangements, wall art, and a wide variety of craft supplies. I found a few paints supplies and scrapbooking materials for my niece to enjoy. The selection was impressive, and the quality of the products made it easy to find unique items for both home decorating and DIY projects. Overall, this Hobby Lobby location is a great place to shop if you have time to wander the entire store because you will leave with a cart full of creative supplies or stylish décor. Plenty of parking in the front and restrooms are nice and clean.

This Hobby Lobby is stocked well. It is, however, notorious…read morefor having only 1 register opened.