Stunning book store! The location being one block from the ocean is just perfect. It's bright with…read moreso much natural sunlight and books from floor to ceiling. It even has one of those rolling ladders like in Beauty and the Beast. The selection of books is huge and they have it very well organized. Such a vibe even if you're not looking at buying a book.

While walking around Del Mar, I stopped in at Camino Books. Such a cute book store located next to…read morethe busiest gelato shop. They had a solid books selection and decided to pick up the book Yesteryear since there's been so much hype around the book. I also picked up a couple of fun Father's Day cards.

We had the most amazing experience at The Enchanted Treehouse!! My kids, ages 4 and 1, had an…read moreabsolute blast. The play areas are so thoughtfully designed with new, high-quality toys that kept them engaged and entertained for our whole play session. I loved that I was able to interact with them in new, meaningful ways while watching them explore and learn. They also offer a drop off service that your kids can play with a highly qualified play pal while you go have some me time! The atmosphere is magical. The space is peaceful and beautifully decorated, making it a perfect escape for both kids and adults. Every detail, from their yummy coffee bar to the personalized play areas, was carefully thought out. It's definitely designed with both kids and parents in mind. What impressed me also were the beautifully packaged toys available for purchase. It's the perfect spot to find a special gift! If you're looking for a place where your little ones can play, learn, and explore in a peaceful and welcoming environment, I highly recommend checking out The Enchanted Treehouse. Such a great price for what you receive and memories your kids have forever! 100% worth it! Soooo much value is provided! You can easily book a play session on their website: https://www.theenchantedtreehouse.org/book-a-play-session 5 stars all the way!

The staff is amazing and the place is really cute. Lots of fun, educational toys for sale and to…read moreplay with.

Super cute and fun store!…read more They have super unique items with all different art styles. This is a GREAT place to get a nice gift for someone (their card selection is great too)! This is definitely a good place geared for someone looking for a unique trinket or someone who like interior design. It is also just fun to window shop here. I will say the items are a bit pricey but it seems like the cost reflect the quality of the items and the uniqueness as well.

Solos on Cedros is an amazing store for gifts of all kinds. They have very beautiful stationery…read more They have all type of whimsical gifts. Lots of books, interesting topics from surfing to interesting people from history. There are also carrying several pieces of nice portable jewelry, affordable candles, paintings, postcards, things for the home. Anything you want. There is no time I go to cedro's in Solana that I don't stop by solo. I don't know what they call solo because that means only in Spanish, but I can only say that it's full of nice cute things.

Super comprehensive selection. For instance: I got an adorable mug, a James Patterson novel, a…read morecouple of shirts, and some 50¢ post cards! All for less than 12 dollars! The line goes a bit slow, but it's worth the discounts and friendly shop keepers!

Small thrift shop. Looks like they have good turnaround and new stuff constantly. Prices are good…read morebut not great. They do have sales often. Decent mix of old and new brands. Very eclectic. Clean and organized for the most part. NOTE: they do have a minimum purchase price for paying with a card.

So excited to finally go to The Great Junk Hunt in Costa Mesa, California!! I've had it on my list…read moreof things to do for years!! Ugh. Definitely NOT what I was expecting. Literally no "junk" as we had hoped, it was more overpriced vintage (or vintage-like) items and pricy crafted crap. Several vendors had exactly the same thing. Really disappointing! We had to pay for parking, plus we had to pay for tickets. We paid for the tickets online but nobody EVER asked for our ticket. Didn't even see anyone who was taking them or looking for them. We just walked right in! Money wasted. We only stopped to look in maybe 3 "shops" and we did purchase a wooden magnet because it had the perfect saying on it for a friend. But honestly, I would have found it anywhere. Best part of the day was the company I was with and the hot pretzel from one of the food vendors outside the event center. Boo. Never again.

I visited the Great Junk Hunt in Monroe, WA last weekend. I had read the reviews and social media…read moreposts complaining about crowds, so I waited until 11 on Saturday to go. It was a bit crowded, but I had no problem getting into the different stalls to look at merchandise - the lines to pay were short. I loved the home decor products, plants, jewelry, and clothes, and I came home with some fun finds. They had a coffee truck and food trucks. Parking was free and close. I had a great experience, so I'm planning on going back when they're in Puyallup later this month.

Dr. Mallari is great. Make you feel very comfortable through the entire process. Very thorough and…read morehelpful to give me an eye exam to let me know the health of my eyes. Very thorough process. She is great and would recommend her to all my family and friends!

Dr Mallari and her office get 5 stars. My appointment was at 10:00am. I was checked in right before…read moreand was exam started promptly at 10. It was my first visit at this new office and I was impressed with how Dr Mallari listened to my concerns. She spent time educating me on my condition, sound advice on my eye issues and gave good follow up instructions. I did not feel rushed. I'm happy to have found a friendly, skilled, local optometrist.

I've been having weird experiences (specifically at night) where I wake up with sleep paralysis, or…read moresometimes see things in the corner of my eye whether at home or not. I've always been skeptical of crystals, but after talking to a coworker about my experiences she recommended I look into a "black stone" she placed in the main corners of her apartment to ward off negative energy. I had plans to do some work in Del Mar at a coffee shop later that day and was telling my boyfriend that I wanted to get over my skepticism and give crystals a try, and therefore needed to look into some sort of shop that sells them - until I stumbled upon this shop kind of tucked away that I normally wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't been so into understanding the whole crystal thing. It's funny because I'm also never in Del Mar and had just been talking about my nocturnal experiences that led me to considering crystals lol. Anyways, I decided to go in and I explained to Sibel and Laurie what I was experiencing, what my intentions were, and asked where to start, and they were so helpful and sweet and recommended black tourmaline (which I was told to hold each piece they had in my hands to decide what "feels" right) for the four corners of my room/under my pillow. I left with a chunk of the tourmaline and a small bloodstone, and everything was so reasonably priced and I had such a great experience that I will be coming back in the future :) wish me luck on my crystal journey!!

Love the dinosaur gallery, really pretty jewelry and crystals. There's so many things you can get…read morehere and the service I great. Such a fun little shop. Everything is a great price too!

Del Mar Plaza is a vibe. Upscale shops, great eats, and views of the fairgrounds. Hit the farmers…read moremarket on Sundays and grab coffee at Pacifica. 4.5/5 stars - perfect spot to chill in SD.

Parking to expensive Would rather walk to location instead…read more Not that many selection in stores. Over priced clothing. Parking is only worth it if you're dining at a restaurant.

First time at Rusty's Surf Shop in Del Mar and such a great experience…read more We were in the area for lunch and ice cream and decided to wander in because our girls have been really excited about boogie boarding... and to be honest, we know absolutely nothing about it. We also love supporting small businesses when we can, so this felt like the perfect stop. Right when we walked in, we noticed how clean, organized, and well-stocked the shop was. There's a ton to choose from, which could feel overwhelming, but the two women working behind the register immediately stepped in and made the whole experience easy and actually really fun. They took the time to understand what we were looking for -- something beginner-friendly that the girls could enjoy without it being too advanced. One of the boards the girls were drawn to was actually more high-performance, and instead of just selling it to us, they guided us to a better option. Honestly, they saved us money and probably saved us from a frustrating first experience. They walked us through how to properly size the boards, explained what to look for, and even set everything up at checkout -- attaching the leash and showing the girls how to use it. They also gave a few quick tips that made us feel way more confident heading to the beach. That kind of service is rare. We also picked up a rash guard for my husband (great quality, he loves it) and a cute little shell bracelet that was perfect for the beach vibe. Is it the absolute cheapest place you'll find a bodyboard? Probably not. But the quality, the guidance, and the customer service more than make up for it. You're not just buying a product here -- you're getting help from people who genuinely care that you have a great experience. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Del Mar.

Rented a surfboard and wet suit for the day. Took less than 2 minutes to get and return at the end…read more Smooth and reasonable pricing! Would 100% recommend.