My husband and I finally checked out The Prize Booth. We decided to go without the kids…read more We were amazed! Brought a lot of nostalgia to us. Toys we used to play with and newer toys as well. So many things to look at. If you haven't checked them out- it's a must. Family owned business- welcoming and friendly staff. Prices are average. Since, we don't have Toys R Us around- this is the place to go. I was told they update toys often. Will definitely swing by again.

The selection for all ages and boys and girls is amazing! I can't wait to go back! They have…read moreeducational, fun, old school, music, art, etc. absolutely adorable! I filled our stockings and more:) owner and her mom were so nice! Clean bright welcoming store.

Artisan Place is an odd name for a "gift" store. Since it's has 10 owners who are artisans & 40…read morevendors showcasing here, the name is appropriate. Motto: housemade, vintage(antiques), confections.. Prices posted are from the vendors, artisans. Value is in the eye of the buyer. Offerings: greeting cards, artifacts, jewelry, candy, jams, clothing, artisan seasonal decor, face masks, gift boxes, ceramics, glassware, accessories....many pics posted by Owners of goods. Eats: "dark chocolate almond toffee chuck cookies" (2) -shelved with some knit xmas caps. -name attracted me. Curious about taste since toffee usually is a solid bar not a cookie -made in home kitchen. Very sweet. Sugar, butter, palm oil top 3 ingredient. Many others -doubtful repeat. Not healthy. Staying with regular toffe. 4.5 stars. aisles narrow. Items stacked tight. Everything labeled. Didn't touch anything. Lots of items would make great gifts.. *items displayed randomly. Some have placards naming vendor, artists. Some didn't have..

I enjoy shopping at artisan Place to find great little gifts made by local crafters and artisans…read more My favorite part is that the gifts are affordable.

Just newly opened in April 2,2024 this woman owned business was quaint & cute…read more Don't underestimate the size of this place bc a lot of cute jewelry, AirPod cases, hand knit or crocheted items, plus hair clips, pencil pouches (authentic Rosy Posy Cream Cosmos pencil pouches) & the cute dog themed pouch was too adorable to pass up are available for purchase. It was not only fun to support a local new business with a 10% discount, but to scratch off a possibility of winning a $15 voucher when you purchase $30. Although I didn't win the $15 voucher, but ended up scratching off for a pen offer, I thought it was a creative incentive.

A cute little trinket gift shop with nice statement jewelries and lots of adorable stationary…read moreitems; it looks like a small shop, but there are quite a lot of items to check out. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, chatting with me a little bit about little dog as I was the only person in the shop then. I do love that there are quite a lot of hair claw clips, was able to find one that looked like my dog (white maltipoo). For their grand opening, there was a 10% off discount and my clip was packaged in the cutest little bag. I'm definitely keeping it to reuse as a cute gift bag for sure! Final Thoughts: Adorable little shop that's perfect for cute gifts with fairly reasonable prices for the items. I'm sure people will say they can find items for cheaper else where, but as a small business in Castro Valley, it is nice to be able to shop and check out items in person.

Sweet local store selling not only Hallmark cards, but a good variety of whimsical gifts and…read moretrinkets for yourself or friends. I was in the area and went inside to look around the fairly spacious shop. I ended up buying 3 ornaments or window hangings as gifts.

With an upcoming baby shower party to attend, I needed to get a greeting card and gift bag for the…read moregift I had purchased for the soon to be baby boy. I had some reward money to use and went online to place an order. I placed my order on a Sunday morning and I received a pickup email on Monday morning. The store is located in the Castro Village shopping center and it was busy on Tuesday afternoon when I came to pick up my order as the parking lot was quite full. I showed my pickup email to the cashier who went to the back to retrieve my order. The process was quick and efficient as I was on my way. Sad, that there aren't that many Hallmark stores around anymore. This location is the closest to me and will be back for future in-store shopping or online pickups.

I walked in and was immediately greeted. They had a large amount of pre-arranged flowers but I…read morewanted something specific. They didn't hesitate to help me. I walked out very happy with my custom made arrangement which was completed in about 20 minutes. Definitely recommend.

Thank you for the beautiful Christmas tree arrangement I received during Christmas week. The…read morearrangement was incredibly fresh and beautiful. It was perfect for my dining room table and lasted until the week after New Year's. I've always been pleased with anything that has come from your shop. I got so many compliments on the arrangement during our holiday celebrations.

Ali and his family have made healing stones an unforgettable experience for crystal enthusiasts. If…read moreyou're searching for crystals, this is the place to begin. The selection is unparalleled and brimming with surprises. I've never visited a crystal store that offers an extensive range of everything you need. If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to ask Ali. He'll go above and beyond to bring it to you with a smile, ensuring value and friendship

Beautiful magical shop full of crystals and jewelry and anything you might want to get for yourself…read moreor for a family member as a gift. The quality and the beauty can't be beat . The selection is huge lots to choose from . Very knowledgeable owners can't help you find what you might be looking for . Give this place a try you will be glad you did .

Walked in was greeted right away. He bagel telling us what was on sale. I loved that. He said if we…read moreneeded any help he be right there. This really made our day. I'm so big on being greeted. Spencer's has everything a heart can desire. From shot glasses, tee shirts to naughty items. My daughter and I had an enjoyable time in our favorite store.

Gave me a hard time about an item and even tried to lie to me about their policy without informing…read moreme prior to the purchase. I bought an item and came less than an hour later to return it unopened and they turned me away. The only reason I got the refund is because I came consistently that day. It's overpriced anyway. I wouldn't recommend this place integrity wise. My advice is to notify customers about return policies if they are specific

I was looking for a specific brand and model of inline skates as a gift and could not find it…read morelocally or online. The closest was a retailer based in Canada. I reached out to Orbit just to see if they had inline skates or could order the specific ones I was looking for. Sal reached out via email and text and was able to check with his supplier and found them! They were available for pickup within a week! I'd never been to Orbit but stopped by to pick up the order. Cool place with good vibes - it was hopping on a Friday evening.

I've been eager to relearn to skateboard for a long time and finally decided to give it a go! I had…read morestopped skating when I was 12, and being more than twice that age today and to get back on the board felt exciting. I was warmly welcomed and helped by Keanu. I was looking for a board to do some casual cruising around in and he recommended me a few boards to try. Keanu was knowledgeable and encouraging to me. I'm happy with one of the boards he recommended because I absolutely fricking love it. I was also gifted a free t-shirt as well! I love this store and will definitely return in the future! Much love.