The lady at the register is AMAZING!!! The whole store smells yummy, she was so incredibly sweet,…read morekind, and helpful! 10/10

JUST BUY THE SOAP ! This cute little shop on main st has amazing soaps and more. I bought two to…read moretry out although there was a deal to buy 3 get 1 free. The soap is reasonably priced. There is a variety of scents including 'Julian Apple Pie' , not my cup of tea but it may be amazing for someone else. I tried the soap that evening and let me tell youuuuu! It felt amazing! It gives you the squeaky clean feeling without drying out your skin. It works well to remove hard to get off deodorant. The buttermilk oat milk and honey smells like it could be edible. lol. They have a website you can purchase soap from as well but if you have the chance, go and smell all of the awesome soaps they have. I can't wait to go back and get more.

As soon as you enter this store, it smells wonderful. The aromas from the potpourri, bath ice,…read morenatural soaps and candles. The line of aromas made from France just for this store, put it all together and it smells heavenly, relaxing, soothing... The prices are a bit steep, so if you are bargain shopping, do not enter. We left the store with some natural soaps, these don't leave soap slime on your soap dish and some scented bath ice (bath salts). Christmas stocking stuffers.

I go here a couple of times a year to purchase the most beautiful fragrant potpourri. The bath…read moresalts are incredible and the pricing is definitely in line with the quality. If you ever get the chance to venture up to Julian this is a must for the girlie girl!!! Soaps, lotions, potpourri, oils, unique gifts. Wonderful boutique. Just went today and am so please with my purchases. I may be taking someone up again next week!!

I've found many an old book here as the name suggests. The store owner is the sweetest old man with…read morean adorable smile. I can find pretty much any kind of book here, and since they are all used the price is worth the item. I even found an old midwifery book! Really cool selection.

This is the cutest little bookstore. Feels nostalgic and right out of an old movie. But what really…read moremakes this place special is the adorable owner, Don. He is an absolute joy and ray of sunshine! So friendly and thoughtful and tells the best jokes, lol. I love hearing about his life and how he and his wife came to own this little treasured spot. Last trip he said to me, "I don't care if anyone comes in and doesn't buy a book, it's just so fun to watch people come in here from all walks of life and find joy in these ol' books." And that's how you know, someone truly loves and cares about what they do and their customers.

Great natural products without all the harmful chemicals. I have used their version of chapsticks…read moreand I love them keep your lips moist and you don't have to keep constantly applying. Look to put it on as I go to bed wake up with moist happy lips. the body oil and the solid in jar are both great. I use the right out of the shower after drying off and keep my skin moist and hydrated all day. I can also say they have great deodorants. They work great last all day and even into the next and they leave your pits soft with no drying out or rough texture to skin. I can honestly say I have loved everything I have ever tried. Including the mommy balm, I use on my feet and anywhere I have dry patches. LOVE, LOVE,LOVE....

The selection of items was great! Lots of different gifts to choose from. Everything was nicely…read morelaid out, and the staff was friendly!

A Truly Amazing Store. This store is absolutely incredible! Everything they sell is made by…read moreindividuals with autism and developmental disabilities, and the quality, creativity, and heart behind each item truly shine. It's inspiring to see such a meaningful space that not only supports talented creators but also helps raise awareness and promote inclusion. Highly recommended for anyone looking to shop with purpose and support a great cause.

I'm not really a candle person, but everything in store smells good enough to eat - literally. I…read moregot so hungry while standing in this store. The stuff they have here is really high quality, and you can tell the owners take pride in their stock. I'm pretty sure they make everything in there themselves except for the incense. My wife bought some stuff here, like the apple pie candle and some incense. Smells really good. I still wanna eat the candle.

This place was great! Handmade soaps, candles, bubble baths. The soaps can be bought wrapped in…read morecute fabrics or in slices for very reasonable prices. Of course they had Julian Apple scents, but also rose, lavendar, lilac etc. The saleswoman was very friendly and not pressuring us to purchase as we proceeded to smell all the soaps. I wish I bought more.

I find shopping in downtown Julian to be somewhat...I don't...hella BIZZARO. OK, well besides…read moreFRESH BERRY PIE with VANILLA BEAN ice cream or APPLE CIDER I'm not "jumping at the chance" to purchase ANYTHING in this small (yet absolutely adorable) mountain town. To Julian's defense I'm very aware they draw many tourists. I think when many of us are in "TOURIST MODE" we buy items of pure garbage...we just can't help it! So items like: janky John Wayne clocks, GIANT stuffed bald eagles, candy corn, cap guns, questionable art, HELLA questionable outfits, nick-knacks and "old West" maps that lead you to certified FOOLS GOLD are not a TRUE reflection of our buying behavior. Ahh shucks who am I kidding... I almost bought that John Wayne clock! Now when I happened across "Tucker's Treasures" my heart began to race...did I finally find a store where I could shop to my heart's content? Ummm...simply put NO. On the outside a dirty Julian sweatshirt was for sale. OK...that's a strange. So we made our way inside... it was all kinda hard to take in at once. To be honest "thrift store like" OR just REALLY odd was my first impression. Actually, words would not truly express my "retail first impression" I experienced here so I went ahead and included a few photos for your YELP enjoyment. My favorite was the creepy angel, but you may like even creepier manikin near restroom/sales area!?! I give this world of treasure 2 "As I looked at all the strange items for sale I was THIS CLOSE to loosing it with uncontrolled laughter" out of 10.

Lady...stop staring at me. I'm not going to shoplift anything…read more The old woman at the counter was giving me the evil eye from the moment I walked in to her tiny toy store. They have alot of old school toys, the kinds that dont require batteries or a keyboard. I asked how much the hackey sacks were and to this she replies " The price is under the box ! Its right there ! " Thanks, and goodbye !

Eccentric Ape is on the upper terrace off the Main Street in Julian. It is a small store but it is…read morefilled with all manner of natural products. They carry a selection of incense, incense holders - burners, resin, perfume, fragrance oil, essential oil, tapestry soaps. It is fun to look through all the books, candles and smell all the incense. The employees are very knowledgeable when a customer was searching for a specific item. In fact, they have numerous herbs like sage to help remove evil spirits, if you are in need. They look like they have a complete selection of the goods they carry. It's also interesting to just look through the store, as well.

I loved this shop. It's a little tucked away, and I only saw it because I ate at a small restaurant…read morethat's attached to the same building. They have so many options if you like burning incense, resin, sage, incense matches, etc.. not to mention all the accessories you need to burn those things. I wish they had an online shop and I'd definitely be their #1 customer haha.. it's quite a drive for me but knowing this shop is there, it's one excuse (besides the pie and honey) to go to Julian. If you're into meditation, I believe you'll love this shop too. I have no pictures because there's a sign before you walk in that states they don't want pictures being taken. Please respect that.