May 28, 2026 | Catalina Island Avalon | Sugar Beach is a fun, upbeat and whimsical beachy/island…read moreshop! Inner & Outer Beauty | The name alone caught my eye, and I knew I had to go inside and explore! There are really cute and colorful clothes on the outside that drew me in as well! The shop has a little bit of everything! There are clothes, accessories, the cutest beaded bags, hats & so much more! It's a fun and whimsical store to look through! Yeehaw | She's a cowgirl! Haha! Once I saw the cowgirl hat with the beaded accessories around it, I knew I had to try it on! It was a win from the moment I looked in the mirror! I had to have it, and it would be perfect to wear to The Taste Around Avalon food event! in fact, it was the last item I picked up before going to the event! Customer Service | Friendly! Conversation flowed easily! Prices | A variety of price points, a little of something for everyone! Overall | I highly recommend stepping inside of Sugar Beach! You're sure to find something cute, as the items are just as cute as the name! Let's go!

I had so much fun shopping, the woman who works there had great advice and she was very friendly…read more The selection was great and I bought double the items thanks to her help!!! I wish I got her name I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting.

Tourist prices of course, but a great stop for unique Cubs gear. Took hime a cool gift for friendsread more

This is your classic upscale beach town gift shop. You will most certainly NOT see cheesy magnets…read moreor novelty t-shirts. This is a shop for people that own beach houses or have relatives that do. Or who have fully embraced the nautical or "beach" aesthetic in their homes. I do tease. This stores carries a well-curated array of gifts. These include such things as hand-made pottery, jewelry, candles, cards and an array of objet d'arts. There is dominant color palate of blues, greens and driftwood. It is a very nice shop and one that you could easily spend quite a while picking out a tasteful gift for a loved one. The Steamer Trunk has a lovely inventory. And it of course carries merchandise emblazoned with "Catalina Island." It's just that it's the same inventory I've seen when I've visited my mother near Rehobeth Beach. Or the Waterfront in Baltimore where my sister lives. It would have been nice to have seen some more local artists/artisans represented. As you might expect, the gift shop wasn't on the cheap side, but, to be fair, for the quality of the goods for sale it was reasonable. Resort towns (and California and especially Catalina) are typically on the pricier side. This is an economy fed primarily through tourism. But, again, prices were not exorbitant. When I visited there several other shoppers in the store and the woman tending the register was answering question for them. I felt like I would have no problem getting helpful answers. So, while not unique, definitely a place to find some beautiful gifts.

Cute shop and friendly owner. So many cute things sold at this shop. We were sad that we didn't…read morevisit here first before purchasing souvenirs for friends and family. This shop is located near the cafe and inside metropole market place with other retail locations. It is located off the main broadwalk in a busy shopping center. Highly recommend coming to this shop prior to making any purchases as most everything on the island is not refundable or returnable.

Our favorite gift shop on the strip in Avalon! This cute little shop is in Metropole plaza which is…read morewalking distance from the dock. They have everything like seashells, wind chimes, signs, shot glasses, souvenirs, and more. Most things are made from sea shells and the colors are so pretty. We really like the seashell chimes and dream catchers here. Everything is reasonably priced and very well made. The workers here are always so friendly. They package the purchased gifts for customers very well too. Definitely come in to find some cute gifts if you ever visit Avalon!

Friendly staff. My son bought a few souvenirs here and he's really happy. My wallet isn't.read more

The lady who runs this place is very polite, and her souvenirs/gifts are fairly priced too…read more I definitely recommend that you stop by here when you're visiting the island.

The good: This is a cute and organized store with gifts…read moregeared towards little kids, moms and dads. The prices were fair. They sold jewelry, cards, journaling books, clothes, party supplies and toys. The woman at the front desk was friendly. The bad: I didn't have time to shop for as long as I wanted because I had kids waiting in the car. The interesting: They're located in a plaza next to two kids places where one might celebrate birthdays so it's great if you come for a party and forgot a gift.

This shop is adorable, it has so much character and whimsy. Perfect place to pick up a quick…read morehostess gift, or spend time just browsing all the different displays around the shop. Love this little gem of a store.

While on vacation, our cruise ship stopped at Catalina Island. We've made a habit of picking up a…read moresmall magnet every time we cruise from the island as a souvenir. This year, we decided to look at their "Epic Magnet Wall". To be fair, I don't know if I'd consider the wall "Epic", but not only did we find a magnet for ourselves, we found several other items, and at a price that didn't hurt my head or my wallet. The lady that checked us out couldn't have been more friendly and personable, and let us know that she was the "Official Merchandise Tester" with a sly smile. She absolutely made the visit more fun, and we couldn't be happier with our purchases.

Heating a cruise the week of 8/3/26. Right on the walking area about 200 yards from the ferry…read moreport. Nice and clean and a variety of items inside.

I love this spot! Everything is so thoughtfully curated. I've stopped by here a couple times for a…read morequick gift for both men and women. They have cards, candles, snacks, trinkets, jewelry, houseware, etc. and most of it seems to be from local small businesses! My favorite thing I've bought is a mug that says "Someone in Gardena Loved Me". You can't get more local than that. I really recommend you stop by just to check it out if you get the chance.

Very cute, well curated selection of items. They have everything from incense, artisanal food like…read morejarred sauces, dish wear, and art. You're bound to find the perfect gift for a friend or adorable hair clip you didn't know you'd love. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is a lot of items in the well organized store. They often bring in new items so there are always new things to discover.

OMG a real find with real gifts and real owners and staff that love their store. A very eclectic…read moreand lovely variety of items. They switch up the store items a couple times a year. I was looking for something for my PCP who was retiring. Colleen was super helpful and pointed me in the direction of some items then let me browse. Value definitely for the quality and uniqueness of items. I ended up with some hand cream, tea mug and some raw honey. They cheerfully and beautifully gift wrap as well. Easy to locate at yorba Linda and imperial. A TRUE GIFT SHOP

Review 124/365 Day Challenge…read more I love Inspirations Gift & Home. So happy they moved much closer to mee. This was my 1st time coming to the relocated boutique off Imperial Highway & Yorba Linda Road. Same plaza as EL poLLo Loco or Subway a few doors away. They currently have 2 boutiques due to the Holiday Edition one. Now i know where to find JellyCat plushies for my daughter. She loves them adorable plushie company that makes the cutest adorable so cuddly and soft Plush. They gave it all including tennis balls and pickle ball too! They have an Embroidery GaL that can embroider your special items you've shopped for and want to personalize it. Located at the Holiday Boutique Shop. I'll need to make my way to their original store right across the building, same Plaza. Associates are so friendly here. They are always asking us if we need any assistance or help to find a particular item. LOVE, Love the vibes along with unique cute gifts for everyone including yourself. Parking can be a bit hard since it is in a smaller plaza. Highly recommend stepping your foot into this unique boutique. It's like a hidden treasure chest of Yorba Linda.

October 2024 | Avalon | Catalina Island: Located right on the oceanfront! Super friendly customer…read moreservice, thanks again to the friendly woman at the cash register, Dina! Absolutely cute souvenir shop with cute coffee mugs, men and women's clothing & Catalina Island branded products & so much more, with a variety of price points! Cozy Fabric: In October, Catalina Island can get pretty chilly at night time! Before quickly walking over to the movie theater, I stopped at this cute store and picked up a fuzzy-wuzzy sweater jacket to keep warm & it totally worked! Even cooler, the sweater jacket is reversible, and it felt like a warm blanket wrapped around me! I was super happy & very warm!

Hidden gem! We stopped in as we did other shops along the water front. As I browsed, I was struck…read moreby the high percentage of embroidered items. Not your typical printed embossed stuff, mind you, but old-school embroidered. I found one design I particularly liked on a sweatshirt (not the season for one where I live, but it was perfect). I brought it to the register where I met Dina. When I mentioned how pleased I was about the quality of the embroidered work, she smiled and explained they were embroidered "in the back." I was impressed. We continued talking and I mentioned how much I loved the unique designs, nothing I'd seen anywhere. She smiled even more and admitted she'd designed them! I asked more about how (I do some graphic design work) and turns out she does them by hand. By hand! Not using modern technology, but true art. Please, if you visit Catalina Island, check out this shop. It's the middle storefront at the Hotel MacRae, the sign was missing on my visit. Buy one of Dina's embroidery designs. Buy several. Our visit to the island was amazing and we will be back. Each trip I intend to bring home a Dina original.

They have frosé inside! I mean do I need to say more? Ok I will…read more.. There's a lot of natural product inside from room sprays, candles, chocolate bars and more. There's even cast iron pans available. Lots of leather goods inside as well.

Ojai's newest and cutest gift shop!…read more Located next to The Nest of Ojai with a shared restroom with the restaurant. They have so many different options for gifts for yourself or to but for family and friends. Two of my friends tween daughters were there and I asked them to help me shop. They immediately pointed me to the Nest shirts and the caps were their second choice. Then they showed me all the candles- so many to choose from!! The store has some unique food options, such as canned mussels, tuna in Spanish olive oil, fig spread, salami crackers, cereals, oils, salts. Plenty to make a delicious picnic!! They have kitchenware such as wine "pints", bowls, linens, cutting boards, knives, spreaders, serving utensils. Currently also carrying some crafty Christmas decorations. I could go on and on. They have artfully packed a LOT into this store. Visit the store to see for yourself. Shop and support local business!