I've been having weird experiences (specifically at night) where I wake up with sleep paralysis, or sometimes 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!! read more

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

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I purchased some spheres here. Such a cute store and wonderful customer service! Will come back again. read more

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Super sweet owner and great selection!! So many different varieties of crystals and jewelry, super interesting fossils to look at as well. Great prices too :) Loved it! read more

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Stumbled upon this shop while walking in Del Mar and I wanted everything!! The cutest and coolest jewelry and crystals! The crystal jewelry they sell is unlike anything I've ever seen! Very special place to buy unique gifts and special heirlooms. The customer service is also 10/10. Will definitely be visiting again to add to my collection! read more

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Sibel was so amazing and helpful! There's such a great selection as well and we were able to find some beautiful jewelry here, customer service was lovely and we were able to get a ring we liked resized to fit. Thank you again Sibel! :) read more

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This is store is beautiful! It has such a beautiful array of crystals and jewelry. The mineral selection was great with all different types and sizes. The fossil collection was great with things from rhinoceros teeth to dinosaur bones. It has thia beautiful sting ray fossil on display as well. Finally, the store owner couldnt have been more helpful. She was knowledgeable, kind, and so swwet to myself and my son. Would definitely recommend and will be back next time we're in town!! 10/10 read more

I've been coming here with my mom for as long as I can remember. We absolutely adore this shop, and they always have deals going on and have very high quality metals, good cuts of crystals. They have rare rocks and crafted figurine, I wish I could buy out the whole store. Priced very fairly, I actually feel like I should pay more usually... 10/10 everything, I will always come back to this shop at least once a year. And Camino Del Mar is a perfect place for it Please stop by to support your local rock shop! read more

I've been coming here for many years and truly believe that the owner is the most talented jewelry artist we have in san diego her custom designs are such beautiful pure quality pieces ive never seen such care go into this type of work we adore every item we get and our friends all love it as well this is a must go to place for all travelers and locals as well bravo to them read more

Such a beautiful and unique experience! The staff here is so knowledgeable and kind. I found my new favorite spot!!

Such a fun place to go even if you're not planning on buying anything. It's like a museum! The crystals are so beautiful. The owner, Sibel, was so friendly and gave us such a great deal on two crystals that we absolutely love! Our purchase ended up being $150 total for the pair which is amazing considering they were originally $150 each! We will be back! read more

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It's a very nice shop with beautiful crystals and many great fossil pieces. The shopkeeper was very kind and helpful and she gave my mother and I each a small crystal to take home with us. I myself left with a homemade saltwater shell necklace. (I believe all of the jewelry in shop is handmade and it's all beautiful!) I highly recommend a stop inside if you every pass by this shop read more

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The shop owner helped us attach a replica of an Ancient Greek coin (their unique product!) to a leather chain - she was so wonderful !! This place is a hidden gem ! read more

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Such beautiful jewelry and crystals in this shop! The attention to the customer is awesome! I will 100% come back to shop for more pieces. read more

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Amazing shop with a sweet owner who was very kind and helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a great shop in the Del Mar area, go support :)

The owner was super friendly and fun to talk to. Great selection of rocks, minerals, and fossils. read more

I happened across this store after seeing a cool skull in the window. So happy I went in. There is an amazing collection with a staff that truly cares about those who walk in their door. Time well spent. Support this small business! read more

The lady here was really nice and welcoming, definitely will be coming back my next San Diego trip :) read more

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First time here and everything is so cute and cool! The jewelry looks so cute and the Dinosaur bones here look so cool! read more

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First time at the dinosaur gallery, tons of cool crystals and dinosaur bones and statues look just like REAL BONES, had so much fun!!!! (Must stop but) read more

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Wonderful owner, super kind and helpful. Tons of crystals to pick from- even had some sales for us as well. Would totally recommend checking this cute spot out. read more

Stopped by this shop with some friends today because we were curious about the fossils in their window display. We were pleasantly surprised by the selection. They had a variety of unique stones, jewelry, meteorites, and fossils. Happened in on a 50% sale so picked up a fresh water pearl necklace and a bundle of stone bead bracelets. The owner was friendly, sweet, helpful, and very knowledgeable. She also mentioned they do jewelry repair. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be back soon. read more

This store is AMAZING and the owner is so kind. We looked at all of the cool rocks, crystals, and fossils for a long time and bought a very awesome heart shaped rock. Thank you so much and we can't wait to come back. read more

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Sable and her store are a joy to be around! Took some gifts home from our trip to Del Mar... Megalodon Teeth! Prices were moderate and Sabel helped us pick some things out. Very grateful. read more

I wasn't looking for anything specific when I went in but it ended up being a hard decision to choose because I loved so many of the pieces. Great customer service, attentive and available for any questions, but still giving you your time and space to browse. I didn't feel rushed to make any decisions and appreciated the deal she gave me on the pieces I ended up choosing. read more

This beautiful shop is a gem in Del Mar! Sibel gave us exemplary customer service and my friend and I each found a treasure to commemorate a special occasion/celebration. The selection of crystals and artifacts is on par with other specialty shops and the value is exceptional, considering the location could make it more pricey. The selection is diverse and some are absolute works of art! We highly recommend a visit! read more

Dinosaur Gallery has tons of pretty/vibrant fossils and artifacts. Truly one of a kind store in Del Mar.

Lots and lots of super cool products. If looking for a cool room piece or jewelry, you wont regret stopping by!

This is a very special little shop that has been there forever. The owner is so lovely. My son used to love to go there when he was when he was little and into collecting rocks, geodes, crystals, etc. We recently went back together, many years later, to find the same wonderful selection and warm and personalized customer service. read more

Great service and affordable products! The owner is very sweet. Definitely recommend this shop read more

Dinosaur Gallery - Got these wonderful little gem earrings. Pretty and great value! Owner was very friendly. Support your local shop!! - Gemstones & Minerals Near Me - Del Mar, California

The only words I could find that described the Dinosaur Gallery were Utterly Amazing! The energy inside is beautiful and strong. The owner, Sibel, is a friendly and inviting presence, and you can tell she loves what she does. Everything DG has to offer is incredibly stunning. I was in awe the entire time. read more

If you're looking for Megalodon teeth, crystal balls, or magic wands then make it a point to stop by Dinosaur Gallery in Del Mar. The Fossils and minerals on display here are hand picked by Gladys, the owner of Dinosaur Gallery for over 20 years. The shop features several gallery quality specimens including several blue ribbons from the Del Mar fair. Prices are high. The shopping area is tight inside but there's a ton of stuff to look at from either inside or just looking through the outside windows. Gladys will chat you up and pull out some of her special collection if you show some interest in something. A cast of characters will stop in from time to time like a local artist ( a wizard ) who sells his special magic wands in the shop. The markup is high here but if it keeps them in business in Del Mar ( where people are likely to pay a premium) then I'm all for it. For a small shop, there's a definitely a lot of stuff to check out. Worth your time if you're in the area. - Yes, kids are welcome inside. They also sell some really cheap rocks for them. - Bathroom is next door inside the Del Mar library. - Park in the parking lot in their customer spots. read more

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The Dinosaur Gallery is a treasure in olde Del Mar! This place is full of really cool stuff, including fossils, minerals, gorgeous jewelry, and lots of other very interesting things. I was killing a little time on the weekend and happened to wander into this place. What a delight! The gallery is absolutely packed with things, and it probably could use a little more space, so you have to move about carefully. Some of the more intriguing pieces I saw were the famous Versteinerter crab, a full-on hippo skull, and massive fossil shark's teeth from millions of years ago. Check out this little gem the next time you're in Del Mar. You might even find yourself going home with a treasure or two! read more

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She's an amazing and helpful person! Helped me find two new bookends for my new home library/office. She also helped my grandchildren find something special for them too! And I love my new turquoise ring! This small gallery has tons of treasures! read more

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A very special place. Such unique amazing pieces collected by Gladys in her late husband over many decades. I still treasure the large amethyst geode I purchased over 15 years ago read more

Cute little store that has many interesting items! The lady who runs it is very kind and during my visit she was helpful. If you wanted to take a look at fossilized dino poop (maybe a good gift for the "special" someone???) then you can find it here. Coming in here reminded me of the wonder I had as a child for things like fossils, dinosaurs, and pretty rocks/stones. Few stores can take me that place. Consider this place for a fun gift that will inspire thought and curiosity. read more

This little gem is tucked away right off the PCH in front of the Del Mar Medical Center. The items were top quality - a bit pricey for some items, but there were lots of great deals as well. They have everything from unique fossils, gems, jewelry to book, one of a kind gifts, sculptures, and toys. This shop is worth a look. I'll be back to do some Christmas shopping for sure as I saw lots of items that would make great gifts. read more

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The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. An amazing selection of crystals, and stunning jewelry at very reasonable prices. A lovely spot to pick out some gifts or a crystal friend for healing read more

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I'd like to emphasize the word "gallery" because everything is very pretty and beautifully displayed, but unnecessarily expensive. You'd be hard-pressed to find anything under $10, even small minerals. It's worth your time to just see all of the beautiful minerals and fossils, but don't expect to buy anything. A better place to buy these kinds of things is the Del Mar Fair; there's a big room with similar stuff much cheaper, like $2 for a grab bag of 8 or so fossils and $1 for various little fossils and minerals. read more

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Store was really nice and so was the owner and had very good priced fossils overall great store