The owner, Michael, is knowledgeable, friendly, and funny! The shop has so many beautiful things to…read moresee. We pop in every time we're in town!

I had been to Bibbey's years ago, and was pleased to be able to visit again. Bibbey's is one of…read morethose dark shops packed with treasures...no matter how long you look, you are not going to see everything in one visit. I think maybe the Philosopher's Stone is hidden away in there...but I didn't find it this time, so good luck! Prices are quite reasonable too! In the photo of this visit's haul, you will see a batik Balinese moon mask, a meteorite fragment, a pair of blister-pearl earrings (they match a blister-pearl necklace I bought elsewhere), polished shells, a fish magnet, and scallop-shell necklaces for the grand-daughters who are obsessed with Disney's Little Mermaid. Mike, the owner, loves to trade stories, so stay awhile and look around while you listen, I guarantee you will spot more treasures you must have! The polished shell napkin holders I bought last time are still in use in my home ;-)

Came for some postcards & left with the coolest concert outfit. This guy must have really liked me…read morebecause he let me try it on in the back, helped me with the zipper & gave me a huge, I mean HUGE discount. Wow. Who would have thunk it. I mean I spent $12 Thanks a lot, I mean Wow what great customer service I got from this souvenir store. I love San Diego Gaslamp district. It's the best! Outfit pic coming later

From the owner: We have verity of souvenirs with best price guarantee. We…read morehave magnets ,keychains ,Kids and adult T shirts .San Diego and California Hoodies ,Sun glasses.Hats all kind of souvenirs available .

Back is the owner he has been in business for 28 years but at this store he has been at this store…read morefor 4 years now. He is very helpful also. But I need a Mexican theme party they have a kit that I bought plus other things too. I find more things to buy for a birthday coming up. But that's for another time. Come in for all We'll doing business for other festivities so now we can have small gathering. Cash and cards are welcome also There is a final policies I read too Very good prices for what I picked up today $54.00 I gave him cash I think he was happy.

This place is tucked in across the street from Dairy Queen behind the Party Productions store on…read morePalomar. From the freeway, make a hard left after the 7/11 & Sun Moon perfume center. There is this hidden plaza where crafters go to create party favors for Communions, IV, showed, graduations. It's packed with tulle, silk flowers, & ribbon. I came here to stock up on some gross grain ribbon for Graduation Leis. The staff is super friendly. Be prepared for 3% service charge if you do not pay cash.

Best shopping experience for me in Tijuana. Looked up shops on Yelp and this was the first listed…read more Luckily it was only a few steps from where we were. The gentleman speaks fluent English. He says he enjoys when the vendors come and he adds to his inventory. He has wood, glass, silver and more from all over Mexico. So many beautiful quality items. I could shop to my heart's content. I bought bracelets, a money clip for hubs, earrings & hair clip for my granddaughter, a simple ring for Doc, a nativity scene with individual pieces. There were gorgeous stained glass but how to carry it back to Hawaii? I also bought colorful glass hummingbirds for our Christmas tree. The owner wrapped each piece in bubble wrap or individual bags and packed them in 2 compact boxes. It was very easy to pack in one of my carry on size suitcases. I would definitely recommend this shop. He told us which section was silver plated and which was pure silver.

This little gem of a shop is filled with marvelous, high-quality handmade decorative gifts,…read morejewelery, and pottery. Located next to the famous Caesar Restraurant on Ave. Revolucion, the gentleman will help you find a lovely gift for friends or yourself without any pressure to purchase. I loved the pottery created in Tanala, Jalisco. The silver jewelry were of good design and quality. The shop owner was happy to explain where items were created. Keep looking and you'll spy something you really want to take home as a memory of a good vacation.

International Bookstore Day is fun for all. In honor of…read morecelebrating another successful crawl for books, I give you another word find. This is for the Library Shop, one place we always stop on the annual event. A D A Y F O R S K O O B E N L Y A N H N T B E D T O O U L D O G W I O M G B U Y Z F D N U E Y O U E T O G A B B A G O T E E D O N T C N A V Y I P B A E A A E M G V T M R A Q A F F F C J E V L B UM O G I P D F I S X T O I N E B S E E I T O F F I C E W E G O E L O I T C T R I P C O I N S ACROSS: Why we attend? Who went with us? What do you collect after 5 visits over two days? A gift to place your _____ in. UP & DOWN: I describe this day as ___. Which book did I take a photo of that has been featured? What did we drink on the crawl? Enjoy an Independent Book Day in your city! - Ima Nerd #TheLibraryShop #IndependentBookstoreDay #Gifts #Books

We visited after the April Book crawl- The best selection of…read moreunique books, stickers, T-shirts for the lectiophile (new word!) in your life. Well sorted and fun to browse- The one down side, a few potential gift items (ie those funny and cringeworthy coasters) without price tags. And note, it's okay not to interrupt the very busy staff to ask, just go along on your merry way until next time.

Such a vibe! I loved seeing Latinx culture represented so beautifully throughout the artwork,…read moregifts, and handmade pieces they sell. Everything was colorful, creative, and full of personality--it was so much fun walking around and admiring all the cute and unique items! I ended up buying the most adorable chocolate pan dulce keychain, and I'm obsessed with it. Such a lovely place to find meaningful gifts while supporting talented, local artists and creators!

Happened to stop by as I was walking back to the parking lot and noticed what seemed to look like…read morea"Dia de Los Muertos" decor which made me curious. I walked in and realized this is some sort of Mexican shop where I'll be able to find lots of crafty stuff. Boy was I immediately mesmerized by all the fun crafts, especially the "pan dulce" stuffies which I think were like coin bags, some were conchas and the rest just regular pan dulce bags. There is lots to see and buy, and not to mention they have 2 other ships on the same street, per the sales associate who helped ring me up (couldn't leave without buying anything). This is a fun and colorful shop to find quirky stuff. From candy to clothing to crafts.

Beautiful place to take a nice stroll, birdwatch and just enjoy the sights. We typically make the…read moretrip here on hotter days to be closer to the water to walk the pup. Street parking but we never really have any trouble finding a spot. The trail itself is an easy flat path made up of mostly dirt and gravel. We generally start from the farthest west trail entrance and make our way to the North McCoy Trail that ends with a nice little lookout point. From there and back is just about a mile but there are longer trails you can take if you're up for it. And if you're into birding, there are a number of different types you can come across in this coastal wetland so be sure to bring your binoculars.

A pretty great afternoon here exploring this ecosystem and getting the opportunity to view some…read moreamazing birds! Estuaries are great places for birders and bird viewing and this place is such a gem! Visitor center has an exhibition to learn about the Estuary, gift shop, ranger on duty, bird books you can borrow, restrooms and water fountain available. Ranger on duty today was super helpful and kind. She shared with me that the Clapper Raill could be seen here and gave me directions to take N McCoy trail and this was where I would most likely see this Rail, which is unique to this Estuary! I was pretty excited about that, however, since I came in the early afternoon. I did not spot one. Oh well, this means I have to come back! After this, I tackled S McCoy trail, which is a longer trail but when you come to the end of it, it where three water ways meet and this was amazing as so many birds were here. I got to see egrets, Willets and also some long billed curlews! Curlews have a very long beak and they are pretty striking birds! Wow! The path is well paved, flat and plenty of benches along the way. Great for a hike, bring your dog, come for a run, come for birding, enjoy a healthy dose of nature! No shade here so make sure to put on sunscreen and bring water. Overall, a lovely place to visit, definitely come check it out if you like nature and birds.

FRIENDLY STAFF w/ NEAT COLLECTIBLES. I found cool souvenirs like surfboards with personalized names…read moreon them and keychains. However, I wasn't totally blown away. My parents wanted some Mexican hoodies and found a good deal of 2 for $30. Hardly any of the shirts or clothing items spoke to me nor would I feel inclined to buy them for others, however I saw quite a few people come in (maybe it's just me haha). The store is pretty big and the staff are chipper. I got solid customer service here! This store is located within Belmont Park.

This review is actually for the upstairs outdoor area - which features monthly Sunday Latin social…read moredancing. Use the stairs by the Plunge. There is an indoor (wooden) dance floor but most people prefer to be outside on the tile. There is also a bar set up - and a plastic dome (for who or what?). Restrooms are downstairs by the arcade. Being upstairs provides a bit of a view - in almost all directions. It's a very nice atmosphere in which to dance (or enjoy any social event). Come check it out.

Lovely little relaxed shop with cute items for sale. Some really cool tea sets available as well…read more It looked like a nice place to enjoy a tea event. They only had a few oolongs so I chose the magnolia oolong. Looked fresh and smelled really nice! They are not usually open on Sundays, but today they had an event so they were open. Lucky me!! I have to shout out the extremely kind service - I asked if they had any pens for sale and the sweet lady working there just gave me her pen. So unnecessary but so appreciated, she saved me! I will definitely come back and have a cup of tea here. She also answered all of my annoying questions lol. Thanks so much for your kindness today!!

I found this cute little tea shop and was quite surprised at how many varieties of loose leaf…read moreoptions they carry. The lady at the front was extremely friendly and helpful, I believe you can book private tea parties here. The decor seems a little dated and there's no real theme going on in the aesthetic but it's definitely a great spot to stock up on loose leaf tea!

We moved here not too long ago and La Mesa is an area that I have yet to explore. I came…read morespecifically for the soft launch of Sacred Mirror Oracle Deck cards. My first impression walking up to shop, it's going to be filled with all kinds of goodies. The reality exceeded my expectations. I did give myself a budget before I walked in of $100. I headed to the back to find the Oracle deck cards. She had a decorative table in the back displaying her gorgeous Oracle deck cards. There were little refreshments and amazing cookies to celebrate the occasion. After learning more about Oracle deck cards, I decided to shuffle and pull two cards. They were exactly on point. I became emotional and decided to explore the rest of the store. I realized I did give myself a big enough budget. It truly was a gift givers paradise: stones, teas, essential oils, aromatherapy, skincare, books, socks, stickers, cards, plushies, jewelry, etc. I ended up only purchasing two sets of Oracle Deck cards, but I already bookmarked this shop to return for future gift shopping. The cashier was super friendly!

Zoltar may draw you in, but the lovely selection and kind staff will keep you browsing happily…read more Amethyst Moon is an excellent stop for crystals, incense, and so much more. Good prices, too!