I came in to window shop and the workers were so sweet and helpful! It was a bit pricey but I think…read moreit's totally worth it

I love this gift store for so many reasons. The main one is I never have to think what I'm going to…read moreget someone for a birthday, Christmas, wedding, any occasion present The owner, Linda, is incredibly helpful. I've traveled a lot and always seem to be looking for some little gift to give someone when I'm away but then I remember Linda's gift store and think why bother I can find anything I need there in fact when I was out of town, a Friend's birthday was coming up and I had to get it by the time I got home. I knew the store would be closed so I called Linda and asked her to please get this particular item and please wrap it and I will pick it up when she opens. I gave her my credit card. She wrapped it, and the problem was solved immediately. I am so grateful the store is literally in our backyard. I could see her very easily opening another store in one of the Hawaiian islands. She would be a tremendous success, but then I would miss her. Thank you for your careful choosing of the items you carry in your store. As a former owner, I know the hard work pays It takes to have a store like hers . Again , thank you for your service to our community.

Such an oxymoron store name. Ice Box would be more appropriate for the stuck up staff and high…read moreprices. Lots of random house stuff to purchase, very expensive and they walk around like they're better than you and expecting you to steal. They do gift wrapping though and that's cute. 3 stars.

Love love this place! A must go to when in the area. Unique gifts, amazing jewelry and a great…read moreselection of comfortable cozy sweaters of all styles. My girlfriends and I always go here when we are in the area. I have purchased great well made textiles here as well.

Another visit to the lovely Wisteria. Always a pleasure. The grounds are beautiful and everything…read moreis beautifully displayed inside. Lots of look at and hard to resist . I always find a treasure or two.

Wisteria Antiques and Design is a home and garden goods business located in a coverted house. There…read morewere no antiques at this business; all merchandise was new. They offer quality items for every room of one's space. They also sell high quality garden & house plants, garden statuary and accessories. $$$$

Absolutely love that we have this store in Aptos. Adorable space with cute clothes, great quality…read moreand price points are very fair. Highly recommend for a clothing pick me up or gift!

What a cute boutique shop with one of a kind items. They have cute clothes, pillows, sunglasses,…read morecards and gifts. You can definitely find cute items for yourself or gifts for friends. The moment you enter it seems like whomever is working you will receive a warm greeting and ask if you need help finding something. I think my mom buys something every time she goes in and speaks so highly of the owner. This is a must stop at shop! I have two of the softest sweatshirts ever from this store.

Two weeks ago my husband and I were antiquing and came upon this great store at the end of our day…read more Two weeks later we went back to pick up a new headboard, dresser and night table, all of which we are very happy with. The quality of the furniture, the range of choices, the flexibility with colors , hardware choices, and the talented store owner, Anita, made this a very enjoyable purchase. I'd been looking for well over a year for items I found in these two rooms filled with lovely things. And all of them were beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Cowbelles to anyone looking for a pleasant shopping experience seeking antique furniture, thoughtful gifts, great accessories and unique jewelry. We live near San Francisco and it was worth sitting in summer travel over the hill to visit. I believe we would have been hard pressed to find the quality of merchandise, the value of the items we purchased and the genuine helpfulness of the store owner anywhere else. Make sure to add it to your list,you will enjoy it! We plan to go back soon.

From the owner: Eclectic furnishing, accessories and gifts. Decor accents of unusual finds with a timeless and…read morechic sensibility.

Swift Haven was fantastic. Beautiful quality furniture/accents and modern designs. My condo…read morelooked right out of a magazine cover when they were done. My condo sold in less than 1 week and I am sure it was due to the beautiful staging. They also had great communication throughout the staging process. I would use them again and refer them to anyone!

Swift Haven Interiors is an incredible staging company. Krista and Briana really understand design,…read morehow to elevate the selling points of a home and maximize awkward floorplans. They use restraint, keeping the focus on the house, all while making it look beautiful! People love what they do, and it really gives prospective buyers vision for what could be. They are very talented and lovely to work with. Highly recommend!!!!

Really liked this shop! From the eclectic blend of reasonably-priced merchandise to the friendly…read moreservice. I did read the reviews of the store in Carmel - wowzers. I did not experience the level of horrible customer service that Yelpers complained about at this location. I bought a fun scarf - kind of like a cheap knock off of the striped Missoni-style scarves. They were only $7.50! Acrylic of course. Great spot to buy a unique souvenir or a gift for someone. Highly recommend!

This is the capitola edition of the carmel bay company, located just a block off the beach…read more Parking is street only which sometimes (weekdays in the winter) possible at other times (weekends, the entire summer/tourist season) the rarest commodity on earth. There is a surface lot a block (off of Monterey) away that has all the same problems as the street parking. Generally speaking I like the odds that the lot behind the police station offers, but in peak tourist season you'd best plan ahead for parking. This is a medium ish sized store very typical in layout for the shops that line this block close to the beach. The entrance faces the street, and the stock is laid out through the store with the cashier at the back. It will seem narrow but isn't really. The stock falls into mid range giftables. It's not a super expensive spot where you can blow 500 dollars on a purse but is the kind of spot where you can pick up a decent clutch for 40 bucks or so. Most of the items fall into the home décor category with a mild beach theme. There are inspirational books, wine accessories, all sorts of beach gear, light clothing, candles, leather craft goods, cups, and yes magnets because of course there are. Overall it's a reliable source of better quality gifts then you'll find elsewhere on the esplanade, the kind of things that won't embarrass you when you get home.

We need more stores like this in every town: eco-friendly, sustainable, carbon-neutral, and…read moreplastic-free! They sell a variety of household goods, skincare and beauty products, and so much more, with the emphasis on good-for-the-planet and good-for-you. I had run past this shop and driven by many times, always saying to myself that I needed to drop in when it's open (which by the way is 11am-6pm), and finally got a chance to during the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. There's so much more in this store than I expected, and it's a lot bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Not only do they sell a lot of specialty and everyday items from quality and earth conscious brands, they also are a refillery so you can pop in armed with your own bottles/containers to refill with everything from body lotion to laundry detergent! It's awesome! Ethos is also a Certified B Corp, donates some of their proceeds to environmental nonprofits, is locally-owned, and women-owned! So many positive reasons to support and check them out! Do it for your health and for the planet! :)

IMHO Love this…read morestore! Every time I come in, I can always find something new and exciting that piques my interest. On this particular visit, I was intrigued by the Eucalyptus Steam Cubes. They are "natural clay cubes that dissolve releasing essential oils for an awakening and refreshing shower." I happen to love the smell of eucalyptus! Okay I'll give it a try. I could either buy a glass container filled with 9 cubes for $29.95 or buy an individual cube to try out for $3.20. I opted to buy two individual cubes. If I want the cubes to last, I can break them in half to make them last longer. I like that idea. I'll let ya know how I liked 'em!