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    Balboa Candy

    4.1 (17 reviews)
    ModerateCandy Stores
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Kristina M.

    We were walking through La Jolla when we happened up this little shop. I love candy. So we had to stop. I lovvvvvve their selection of salt water taffy. We grabbed some handfuls (and the flavor decoder) and went to the beach. Where we watched the waves, snacked on the yumminess. What was most amazing was how spot on the flavors were. The service at the store was friendly and quick. I spent about $30, but, I also got a lot of sugar. Stop in :) you'll be happy.

    $3.75 worth of Taffy Town brand taffy. Balboa Candy, Girard Ave, downtown La Jolla, San Diego ca
    Sylvia H.

    This is a new candy store in downtown La Jolla Village. I've been to a lot of specialty candy stores and this one is just ok. They definitely have a great selection of Laffy Town brand taffy, which seems to be the main draw. They charge $3.40 for a 1/4 lb, which is just slightly more than similar stores. My major complaint is the other selection is mostly lacking. There is a variety of Jelly Belly jelly beans, some chocolate bars from the UK (mostly what World Market sells), a small selection of old-timey candy (Chick-o-Sticks, Rootbeer barrels etc), a display case of unwrapped/unbranded chocolates (truffles, chocolate covered oreos, caramels, fudge etc) and some souvenir/gifty items. The prices are similar to other stores, which is obviously more than non-specialty ones. The store is very clean, spacious and attractive. It is located in the village, so parking can be tricky. The employees are super friendly, energetic and helpful. I've heard them offering customers samples of the taffy. They gave me an employee discount for working in the area! Be aware they have a #3 minimum for credit cards (which, honestly, isn't that hard to meet). Overall, this store is good for tourists and a quick taffy fix if you are in the area, but not a place worth going your way out for.

    Taylor O.

    My fiancé loves candy so we stopped in for something sweet. Prices weren't terrible. We found some unique things to the area, like a gummy pizza. There are a ton of salt water taffy flavors and jelly belly flavors fir self-serve. Staff was friendly too!

    Jasmine C.

    This is a cute little shop with great service. They always have a few samples out and let you try different things, and ask for a local discount! It's fun to look through the different vintage candies. If you're strolling through La Jolla, stop by. Fudge is 10/10

    Scott G.

    Cute little Candy store in downtown LaJolla, recently opened, the employees were friendly, the whole front of the store is salt water taffy and they have other candy in the back of the store. Grab a bucket and pick what you want they charge by weight.

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    Excellent Fudge!! They have a great selection of candy too but we stop in for the fudge to go!

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    Love the vintage candies. We stopped by here on our way back from the seal caves. I picked up some salt water taffy for folks back home.

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