One of my best discoveries in 2023 was Boba's Crystal in Koko Marina. It's a super cute shop, full of crystals and other things. The owner is Sophia, who is there every day with her corgi, Boba. You will love both of them -- Sophia for her knowledge, kindness, and warmth, and Boba for his charisma and cute outfits. There's this wonderful, calming, happy energy that I feel when I walk into the store. And, I've been in the store when others have said the exact same thing. The store is definitely dog-friendly, and parents wander into the store with their kids (all ages) all the time.
Sophia is always bringing new things to her store. I come to the store a LOT, and I always see something that I didn't see the last time I was in there. You can find bracelets, plus rings and pendants. She was getting earrings set up on my last visit. Her pendulum selection is pretty nice, too! Plus, there are crystals in more of a "raw" form, as well as a huge array of "tumbles" (like polished nuggets), towers, animals (incl. Hello Kitty!), and other forms (buddha, hearts, spheres, etc.). For the Year of the Dragon, she brought in a lot of dragons. (Don't we all need at least one dragon?!) I also really appreciate that she has little signs around the store that describe the properties of the stones. She is, though, happy to tell you about each of the items in her store. She knows her stuff. I also really appreciate that there are a lot of different price points throughout her store. (Sophia is sensitive to the fact that we all have different budgets, and she recognizes, too, that you don't have to spend a ton of $$ to get a piece of good quality.) Lastly, you can find things in the store that are sorta in the same neighborhood as crystals, like succulents and incense -- plus... a shelf full of Boba stickers and treats for Boba's dog friends!
I'm pretty new to crystals, and I can understand the skepticism -- but there's no denying that such beautiful pieces (most of which are created by Nature) can have a place in any home and are a joy to wear. And, if they help us get through life maybe a little happier and healthier, all the better, right? read more