Creme de La Creme

very nice people here! lots of cute stuffed animals and random stuff that my friends were equally…read moreas obsessed with. prices on stuffed animals are all reasonable. i got a cow (see below)

This is an absolutely charming toy store…read more They have many plushies but also classic toys like the board game clue. Prices seem reasonable for location.

Cow

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Rocks for sale!

Himalaya Gift Shop

4.7(11 reviews)

Absolutely beautiful shop! You can tell the owner takes great pride in the way he keeps it. All the…read moremerchandise is displayed attractively with great attention to detail. All of the jewelry is high quality & gorgeous. The owner is friendly & shared some of his favorite local businesses with us. Definitely will come back & highly recommend if you are searching for a beautiful & unique gift for someone.

Went to Davis for Woodstock's wilde bread and looked to see if there were any crystal shops around…read moreand found this gem. There are very few decent crystal shops in the bay area, and this is definitely one of the better ones. Really good variety of good quality stones in various forms (Palm Stones, loose small pieces, spheres, towers, carved animals, etc). Spoke to the owner and she hand picks the selection and she's got a great eye. Good selection of labradorite with nice flash. Nice selection of deep purple amethyst forms. And the prices are very fair, which can't be said of many other shops I've been to like in Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco. A lot of SF shops have horrible quality stuff unfortunately. They only restock new stuff once a year it seems but it's worth visiting this shop if you're in the area. The owner was very helpful and opened up any display case I wanted to see without a fuss. I ended up picking up a great malachite sphere.

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Avid Reader

4.1(116 reviews)

Such a charming bookstore with some great selections! I love Avid Reader and occasionally get my…read morebook fix here~ They have books of many genres. I'm sure you can find something you like. They also sell small items, such as games, totes and more, for gifting. I always like to walk in and browse and see if I'm drawn to anything new read~ Today, a delightful new book was right infront me and after skimming a few pages. I knew this is it. Service is absolutely amazing. I have this weird habit of having to make a book cover for my new books. Staff kindly offered me a few options for my book cover and I eventually decided to use brown paper. I got my new book and covered it with protective paper on the spot. They are very accommodating. I really appreciate that. Looking forward to stepping in again for my next read~

Love spending time I here. There is always something to buy for myself or somebody else. The…read moregreeting cards are adorable and their book selection is well curated. Today I looked over the cookbook section. Great choices both current and classics. Don't miss the cute stickers, buttons and magnets by the registers.

Fun magnet gifts

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Front of store

UC Davis Stores | Downtown

3.4(16 reviews)

Vastly overpriced, but that is to be expected given that it is a college store meant for excited…read morestudents and parents. Good place to get something in an emergency (like if you forgot a calculator and have an exam), but you will likely be charged well over market price. The store has a wide variety and nice selection of goods. You can find plenty of products from most categories. Academic supplies, clothing, food products, books, toys. In terms of service, I really wouldn't expect anything one way or another. Not because they are bad or anything; the employees here are predominantly students of the school itself. This means employment is a bit of a revolving door, so they may not be able to help if you need something specific. Overall, I quite like this place. It isn't cheap, but it is certainly useful and convenient.

Love this store! We can always find discounted merch and everything UCD. We couldn't help but get…read morean Aggie sweatshirt, cap, and a few souvenirs on our visit.

"Cow Shop" 2023

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"Cow Shop" August 2023

The Paint Chip

4.1(58 reviews)

According to the U.S. Surgeon General , mental health issues are at a record high. Having said…read morethat , you truly never know what a person is going through Esmeralda, a representative here, approached me today while I was looking at the gallery and asked to 'help me' . I explained, 'no thank you' . I separated myself from her and she followed behind. Asking me several times ' can I help you' , while I was looking at art, I explained several times,I politely responded , ' no thank you' . This seemed to irritate her more and it would seem she began trying to patronize me and make unwelcoming hand gestures at me. I would like to continue conducting my business here ( local artist) , knowing I can shop and browse in solitude and in a welcoming environment To the management / owner , I wanted you to be aware Written from a member of the Davis Community , Davis is for Everyone Sincerely,

My old framer closed down, so I pulled up to the Paint Chip to get my most recent degree framed. My…read moreinitial appointment was very in-depth; the worker (unfortunately I don't remember their name) was SO helpful and walked me through tons of options to get the dignified look I was hoping for. I thought it was so cool that I got to go behind the counter and pick frame options off the wall - they really have everything you could ever need! We found a matte and frame that worked well with my other degree, which I brought for reference. The whole thing was under $300, which was very reasonable for what I ordered! They also gave me a discount for being a first-time customer and they also offer teacher discounts! The framing was estimated to take 6 weeks, which was a little long. However, the wait is worth it, as they custom-order and shape the frame to your needs. My order was finished in a little less than that timeline, which I appreciated. They also gave me hanging advice and tips for where it would look best. I love how it turned out and will definitely be back when I next have something special to commemorate!

Mural!

Twistables Colored Pencils ~ Our daughter just LOVES to draw & color with these, not to mention the boys I nanny!

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The outside window!

Tibet Nepal

4.3(20 reviews)

Store is constantly closed during work hours and keeps a sign saying be back in 10 minutes waited…read more15 and still no one. Go to any other crystal shop this one is never open.

Quiet place in the center of town. The inside looks grubby but the food and service were really…read moregood. Had a vegetarian dish with chickpeas and the "thulsi", meaning it came w several sides. Tasty, well-seasoned, and very filling. Definitely give this place a try.

Beautiful garnet ring! The stones were rich and deep with a lovely color. Very unique setting. Mom LOVED it!

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I got these yay!!!

The Artery

4.6(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

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What a great shop to buy local! I was on my way to a birthday lunch for two friends and needed a…read moresmall "something" to finish off each of their gift bags! I found these beautiful, hand painted mole-skin notebooks that was perfect! I found painted scenes that spoke to each of their loves and personalities! The gal at the checkout was very helpful in wrapping my items for gift giving and she even marked the bags for me so that I would gift the correct bag to the proper recipient. I can't wait to head back over to browse again for myself. The prices seamed quite reasonable and the art selection wonderful.

A must stop when in Davis. There are so many little pieces of art to purchase. The art changes…read moreregularly and I'm always on the look out for the perfect gift. I am always checking out the ceramics to see if they have one of my little doggy. One day I'll see the one and it will be mine. The location is good, near the other art galleries.

Store front

Glass Koi-Tryptic by Linda Bird.

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Heidi Bekebrede's "Devil with the Blue Dress"

UC Davis Stores: Campus Store

2.9(28 reviews)

0.4 mi

Way better selection than the downtown store, although this store is not open on Sundays like the…read moreone on 2nd Street. I picked up a UCD pullover hoodie featuring one cool cow! They didn't have any small sizes, but I figured I could make a medium work since I didn't wanna go home empty-handed. Over the years, I misplaced all of my stuff from my college days, so I jumped at the opportunity to find a replacement while on my way to Sac for the weekend. The store doesn't offer posters of the university or of anything really, except the egghead sculptures. No thanks. They do offer plenty of gifts and accessories though, including a collection of UCD sanrio products. Being on campus, of course they sell electronics as well as textbooks downstairs. When making my purchase, the staff ran into technical issues at the front counter, but they eventually found a resolution without too much of a delay. Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.

Service was VERY slow. Selection was decent, I got a $5 keychain- way too much in my opinion. But…read morewhatever supports the school and my daughter!

Inside store

Campus = UCD so this could be a just part of another entry. OH NO. Need more entries.

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Inside store

Davis Home Trends

4.0(28 reviews)

1.1 mi

We purchased a spa from DHT a little over 5 years ago, when we were living in Davis and right after…read moreeverything got shut down due to the pandemic. Since then DHT has moved on from selling spas and hot tubs and we have moved out to the Mendocino Coast. However, DHT has remained super helpful and knowledgeable any time we've had questions or issues with the spa. They are always available to help us troubleshoot a problem or answer any questions we have. This has been invaluable to us since we live in an area where spa service is difficult to find.

Great store with friendly, expert customer service. You can buy shades, furnishings (made in USA),…read moreHunter Douglass window treatments, pool and spa items and unique high end gifts. Owners are local and they hire, train and mentor their employees to be successful at the store and in life.

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Strelitzia Flower Company

4.3(165 reviews)

1.4 mi

Strelitzia is simply the best...I called for an arrangement and was given the most supportive,…read moreconsiderate and professional service...I was guided through my choices and came to the best solution for me, was also given the price clearly and fairly. I will not hesitate to use Strelitzia again... just wonderful service...prompt delivery and my friend absolutely loved the flowers...they "made her day".

What great service! I was able to order a last minute Valentine bouquet and balloon for my…read moredaughter. The selections were great and not too expensive! I opted for a lovely bouquet filled with orange/pink roses and pink carnations! The delivery was just as requested and arrived right on time as my daughter was done with her classes at UCD. Thank you Sterlitzia!