This store is just okay. There are many beautiful and unique items, however, many things seem to…read moresit forever and never get refreshed. I came in for beads, specifically letter beads, but there were a few letters that were out of stock and no packs of letter beads. A lot of the jewelry findings seem to be quite old, tarnished, and low on stock. There are no mid priced strands of beads. Only semiprecious gems under glass or very junky glass beads. All beads and craft supplies are crazy overpriced. I only came here because I needed to make a last minute gift. Thankfully I just needed the letter beads and a few findings. I would have been sorely disappointed if I needed polished stone beads, shells, wood, or clay beads. Also, the "price trays" to collect beads are stupid. The owner had been very nice and friendly to me in the past, but I guess today she was having a bad day. I walked in and said hello and it seemed like I had pissed her off already. Then I saw that that was how she was treating everyone that walked in. It was relatively busy, she could have made a lot of sales if she had tried at all. I'll probably have to come back in the future, but I won't be looking forward to it,

I love Tokenz. I love all the goods she has to offer. I always have a great experience in the…read morestore. I never go through Half Moon Bay without stopping here, and I always find great stuff I can't live without!

Nice bookstore, this is the kind my wife and I love because the books are curated. We came to just…read morehave a look and ended up spending more time here than we thought. There is a main section and also a small walkway that connects to the building next door with more books. It's set up with comfortable sofas and chairs for people that want to hand out and read. They have a large children's selection of books and toys, my kids wanted some of the lego sets they had. In this section I ended up spending the most amount of time in the "Where's Waldo" section. There were so many new books that I didn't know existed and our old childhood books we passed to our kids are some of their favorites. Some other notable areas are a "rare books" section in the display case with handwritten tidbits. There is also a discounted "used books" section. My wife ended up with two books which she loved.

If you want to grab a book and enjoy it while chilling to the sounds of crashing waves and chirping…read morebirds this is your place. Lovely staff. Great used book options too if you forgot to bring your Harry Potter copy with you. Your kids will thank you.

Juno's is the sister store to Jupiter & Main in downtown Half Moon Bay. It has a charming, upscale…read moreboutique feel that would be at home in SF. It's a little surprising to see it in HMB but it's a nice surprise. They carry Evangeline's throws, table linens, and velvet pillows from Portland, Maine, Boissier candy from Paris (they've sold out of quite a few varieties) - e.g., mints, chocolate, marshmallows, hard candies, books, candles, lotions, perfume, trays, rugs, pillows, soaps, baskets, jewelry, bags, drinking glasses, etc. It has a definite feminine feel and also feels like a place to splurge on a little something special. A sumptuous velvet pillow is over $200. A small wood tray is $40. A box of Parisian hard candies is $16.50 but the box is very nice. Service was friendly. They even have free samples of the Parisian candy.

a delectable feast for the senses! a fantastic blend of color and texture of everything wonderful…read moretastefully selected and beautiful for home or gift. My eyes literally did not know where to settle! fantastic!

I am super fan of the vibe of this cute boutique surrounded by historic architecture. The house…read morewhere the boutique resides is airy, luminous, beautiful. In the back they are supposed to also have a mini beauty salon for parties, etc, but seems that Covid has postponed those plans. You will be welcomed by a beautiful blond woman that looks like out from a California Dreamin' 70s catalog, with a cool hippie boho vibe to her. They offer a curated selection of unique goods and accessories supporting mostly US Artisans (all their jewelry is handcrafted in the USA) and the beauty products are vegan. Every time that I go I discover new interesting and unique items.

Rude person at the register, my daughter and I were appalled, won't go in there again. I've lived…read morein HMB since 1985, have a great rapport with all of the lovely merchants on Main Street. She was just flat out RUDE.

Awesome little place, the size belies the actual offerings--my husband bought four records, which…read morehe says are hard to come by pristine pressings. It's a ton of fun to browse all the little knick knacks and treasures, e.g. I spied a 100% pure shearling coat for only $225 (which would be thousands of dollars retail in a department shop). I didn't buy it because it was waaay too large, but that's exactly the sort of treeasure you might stumble on.They also had a few Dinney and Burke satchels as well as cowboy boots. This is a gem of a place where they have a revolving bit of wares with prices that are hard to beat.

I have been meaning to leave a review for Vessel for awhile now and I first just want to say that…read morethe service by Christina goes above and beyond! She is so generous with her time and kind. The clothing and selections are unique and priced reasonably. I highly recommend stopping by Vessel Vintage to anyone visiting or residing in HMB. It won't dissapoint!

The Most American Small Business Book Store I've ever been to…read more Owner/Operators and employees are educated, knowledgeable, honest and sincere.

Reach and Teach is truly a local gem and one of the most inspiring shops on the Peninsula. They…read moreoffer a carefully curated mix of progressive books, educational toys and games, eco‑friendly products, and other high‑quality gifts you won't find in big box stores. Every visit feels like a treasure hunt--you'll discover something meaningful, fun, and thoughtful. The two owners are not only super friendly but also deeply civic‑minded, always ready to share knowledge and support community causes. Their passion for education, sustainability, and social justice shines through in everything they do. If you're looking for a place that combines heart, purpose, and great finds, Reach and Teach is a must‑visit.

As we were walking around downtown we noticed the art shop and thought to ourselves, lets see…read morewhat's inside? Local artist always have an understanding of the area that can be captured beautifully. Learned that the front room is rented by multiple artist and the back room rotates monthly whomever rents that space? It's a nice collaborative place. Everyone was nice to us. I purchased a small piece that is of Princeton By the Sea for $25. My husband picked up a print for $20. They had original art, prints, postcards, jewelry, glass art, photography, wood, mouse pads, etc.

This is the gallery showroom location for the non profit coastal arts league. It's a kind of co-op…read morefor local artists and members which is usually chock full of varied, local art displays. Parking is street only, and due to the popularity of some of the adjacent businesses this can mean you'll be a block or so away either on main or on one of the side streets. This is a medium sized space tucked away on the north end of a courtyard kind of space which usually has installations from a half dozen or so local artists. What you see displayed can be purchased and it's common for one of the artists to be in and/or around the building. It's staffed solely by volunteers who can be conversational but not necessarily well versed in the art. As they also offer classes inside typically the back part won't be utilized for gallery space but instead will look to be cluttered with whatever the last class left behind. The art rotates constantly thus no two visits will be quite the same. All mediums are represented at one point or another. On my visit there were paintings-acrylic, oil and watercolor-bronze sculpture, fiber/paper mache and some intriguing cloth pieces. Quite the varied experience really. If you live in the area, or are spending some time in town you might consider joining the art's league. There are a ton of member benefits including but not limited to: classes and workshops, free art screenings, meet the artist events, networking and most useful for those who are artists a consistent way to get your out in public view. Pricing is set by the artists themselves and doesn't appear to be negotiable in the gallery, but they do offer ways to contact the artist directly should you so chose. In an not quite entirely unrelated matter, the front desk/cashier has the keys to the public restroom next door, all you have to do is ask preferably politely. This is a good spot to browse for local, quality art pieces.

If you're driving down Highway 1 through Half Moon Bay, make time for a stop at Half Moon Bay…read moreLavender. Just a few minutes from the coast, it's the kind of place that makes you slow down the moment you walk in. I went with a very sensible gardening mission: buy lavender plants to attract pollinators for my Meyer lemon and Bearss lime trees. Very practical. Very responsible. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Then I opened the door. The scent of fresh lavender was incredible. Not the artificial fragrance from candles or room sprays, but the real thing. The entire greenhouse smelled like a spa, and my quick errand immediately became a leisurely wander. The shop is beautiful, with healthy plants, gorgeous pottery, garden décor, lavender bath and body products, gifts, and more lavender varieties than I knew existed. I found myself comparing Provence, Phenomenal, Hidcote, French, Spanish, BeeZee Pink, and Burgundy like I was preparing for a horticulture exam. I eventually came home with two gorgeous plants, Provence and Phenomenal. Were they more expensive than the ones I could have picked up at Home Depot? Absolutely. Were they also fuller, healthier, and some of the most beautiful lavender plants I had seen? Also absolutely. The staff stayed quietly in the background, which worked perfectly for me because I didn't need help and could take my time looking around without feeling hovered over. I left with two beautiful lavender plants, a very happy new gardener's heart, and one clear expectation: The bees had better show up now.

IMHO I love coming…read morehere. If not to buy, at least to look around. Everything is beautifully merchandised. I want to take so much home with me. I am partial to their garden decor, especially the adorable animal sculptures. I'm a shopper who loves a deal, so I was pleasantly surprised to see some lavender plants on sale outside of the store! No, I didn't purchase any because I have at least 8 lavender plants of my own at home, but someone will surely take advantage of the deal! I will definitely return when I'm back in Half Moon Bay!