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While taking a stroll through Old Town, we stumbled upon Toby's Candle shop. They have 4 different…read morehands-on activities to choose from for kids, and my son wanted to dip his own candle and choose his own colors. There were a variety of candle shapes to choose from at different price points. He opted for the boat, which was about $8. You first pay for your candle, then an employee attaches a string and hook so you can start dipping. There were several colors to choose from. After selecting his colors, my son was patient between each dip as you have to wait 15 seconds to dry. You do have to be careful not to drop your candle into the colored wax because otherwise you're done for and candle is gone. He had a great experience and really enjoyed seeing his candle come together after each dip. The shop itself is pretty small so it can feel crowded very quickly, but the candle dipping experience was fun.

Adorable & Memorable Date Spot!…read more While visiting Old Town, my boyfriend took me to Toby's Candle & Soap Shop and it ended up being one of the cutest memories of our trip! I'm so glad he brought me here, but I sure wish I had taken more photos because the inside is so beautiful and peaceful. We got to dip our own candles in different color wax (so fun!) and picked up some of the best-smelling incense I've ever found -- and everything was super affordable! Amazing service, awesome prices, and the vibes were unmatched. Honestly can't wait to come back the next time I'm in San Diego!

1.8 mi•Ocean Beach, Point Loma

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Aromalee Shop

5.0(1 review)

Super cute gift shop with its own distinct door but attached to Ultra coffee shop. Only thing…read moremissing is flower bouquets, that would give an event better vibe and touch (well, I love flowers;). All items are earthy colored, like your usual ceramic mugs, fun socks, aromatherapy and candles, bath bombs, jewelry and glasses. Also items for your pups. Very charming and clean.

1.8 mi•Liberty Station, Loma Portal, Point Loma

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Les Creme

5.0(2 reviews)

I ordered two candles and one soap. They arrived quickly and safely. They all smell so good. I've…read moreonly lit the beachside orchid so far, it's great! The smell is terrific. Not too overpowering but makes my place smell wonderful. Great job guys. I'll be ordering more for sure.

Hands down the best lotion! I can't tell you how hard it is to find a lotion that truly sinks into…read moreyour skin, and nourishes it. I'll be gifting the lotions, soaps, and candles for all my family and friends this Christmas, so they stop stealing my supplies.

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Ember & Alder

4.6(7 reviews)

52.9 mi

I love this candle store! The owner is the sweetest and is so knowledgeable on her products. My…read morefavorite is the black salt. I look forward to coming here every time I come to Temecula.

I was at this beautiful historic plaza in Temecula after a work assignment and after coffee went to…read moreperuse several stores there and this was one of them. What caught my attention was the guy doing the lettering and the artsy drawings decorating the windows. So cool and delicate. I stopped to chat with him and told me the store is brand new and is the business of his lovely wife, a lovely young woman of Filipino origin that make all the candles you see in the store as well as outsource to a famous shopping center in coastal San Diego area. Super hygge and cozy and smells wonderfully there. On top of candles there are numerous gifts and decorative stuff.

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Candle Bar Carlsbad

4.8(63 reviews)

31.0 mi

Came here on a Sunday evening with a friend. We just happened to drive by and we were so excited to…read moredo something crafty. The employee working was super nice and helpful. They have so many jar options to choose from and different price options. Loved all the scents they had available to choose. I think the only basic they didn't have was plain vanilla. They had other options but it was mixed with something else. All the other scent options great! The $5 add on for sea shells or stones for the top of your candle is a fun edition! We were able to add these half hour after making the candle. So there is a bit of a wait to let the candle settle after making it but we just walked around a bit and still were able to take out candles home same day. There is a two day wait after making it until you can use it. It's totally worth it. So much fun!

My friend and I randomly stumbled upon this place while wandering around Carlsbad Village and…read morehonestly it was such a vibe! Super fun and lowkey therapeutic which was exactly what we needed. The staff were awesome, super friendly, and walked us through everything step by step. We got to pick our own vessels and scents which was honestly the best part. I mixed mango coconut and pineapple together and it smelled so good! We threw some glitter into the soy wax mix because obviously we had to and we even got to design our own labels which turned out so cute. The candle needed an hour to cool so we went off and explored the area and then came back to top them off with some stones. They turned out so pretty omg! The price was worth it! Oh and since I was giving mine as a gift one of the staff members tied a little ribbon on my bag without me even asking which was such a sweet touch. If you're looking for something fun and a little different to do you have to check this place out!!

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Paddywax Candle Bar

4.7(12 reviews)

25.1 mi

We were skipping in the Carlsbad Village and came across this little shop. Evening looks so cute!…read more They have a fun candle making class that we would love to come back and do some times with a big group of friends.

I love coming here for candles ! My favorite is the Wild Fern scent. You can make your own or the…read morestaff can also pour it for you. Once your candles have melted away, come back to PaddyWax and replenish for $20, on Fridays it's only $10. Parking is easy since they have their own designated lot for customers and the staff is always friendly.

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Rebel Villa

4.8(31 reviews)

31.0 mi

Cutest shop had a lot of gift ideas for friends and family. . . Unique items keep me coming back…read moreall the time .

Love this place! The body scrubs are AMAZING! Highly recommend the cashmere one! I keep coming back…read morefor more!

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Wax Apothecary

5.0(4 reviews)

77.4 mi

I have intense sensitivities to synthetic fragrances and I am put off by all of the paragon based…read morewaxes you find at normal candle shops. So I went looking for all natural, plant based candles with natural fragrance oils, and that's when I found Wax Apothecary. Their candles are all natural, coconut wax with essential oil, true to nature scents. My favorite scent is the Honeysuckle. It literally smells like the honeysuckle in my back yard, when it warms in the sun. Thank you so much for existing Wax Apothecary!!!

Best smells ever! I have Bliss Hair Salon in Idyllwild and they created the best signature spray…read moreand candle ever for me! Will be available soon!!!!

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Wicked Sisters Candle Co

5.0(7 reviews)

87.4 mi

Our household just LOVES the Wicked Sisters Candles. Not only do they burn clean, but the…read morefragrances....WOWZA! ...they actually make my mouth water! Some of our favorites include; All the Berry Best, Orange Spice, The Best Soy Latte that You've Ever Had, Sweater Weather & Have Dessert First. So looking forward to what scents they come up with next. If you haven't purchased these candles yet, do yourself a favor and GET THEM ALL!!

I love LOVE the Wicked Sisters candles! My first candle that I lit was "Well Groomed" the smell of…read moremusky cologne that came out of this candle was wonderful!! I couldn't get enough!!! These types of scents to me are hard to find where I can say they are good!! well this one let me tell ya it's amazing!!! My 2nd candle was " U picked in Yucaipa" so this delicious smell, it smells like fresh picked apples!! All the candles smell amazing and I wanted to buy them all! at the time I was only able to buy these 2 but can't wait to be able to buy more!! Let's also add that these sisters are amazing! They also donate a percentage of there profit to Fur babies in need and that to me is just an added plus to these amazing candles! It makes me happy to know that there are still good people out there with big hearts like these 2 lovely ladies!! Did I mention that these are made from home!! Yea not at big Corp warehouse! Love them! Did I mention they have MELTS!!! Yep they have them too!!! They have something for everyone!

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Terra Bella Nursery

4.6(374 reviews)

2.9 mi

I had no idea Terra Bella opened here, but we checked it out on date night after grabbing gelato…read moreacross the street. Most nurseries close early, but this place stays open until 11 PM. The indoor and outdoor selection blew me away. Huge, healthy spider plants and tons of pothos varieties hang from the ceiling, all hooked up to a neat hydroponic watering system. If you want collector items, they have rare finds like variegated hoyas and massive Thai Constellation monsteras, plus endless succulents. Later in the evening, they dimmed the lights and a live DJ started playing music. It turned into such a great Saturday night vibe. They also have an on-site cafe with cold bottled drinks, fresh coffee, and snacks. Parking was easy, the staff was super friendly, and the prices were fair. We left with a couple of mini succulents and a gorgeous Snow Queen pothos. I'll definitely be back!

Stopped in for a couple of plants and stayed about half an hour. Terra Bella is huge, and the…read moreselection is way deeper than what you get at the big box places. Succulents, tropicals, houseplants, plus a fair number of things I hadn't seen anywhere else locally. Prices were honestly better than I expected for a place that looks this good. What makes it work is the plants, the DJ, and the overall cool factor. There's a booth right in the middle of the nursery with a disco ball over it and music going through the whole space, so you're wandering rows of tropicals with a set playing. Selva Coffee House is inside too. Espresso drinks are properly made, the house syrups are creative without being gimmicky, and they don't charge extra for oat or almond milk. Seating is tucked in among the plants, so you're drinking your coffee in what basically feels like tropical greenhouse.

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Shirleen M.

9 years ago

Yesterday, I found this wonderful garden shop in PT LOMA Village! Theresa was very knowledgeable and even answered my questions about issues I'm having in my yard with "pests", etc. I bought a new plant (HOYA), 3 pots of herbs, which were beautifully healthy looking, and a pretty little pot to hold the small air plant I also bought. I plan to go back soon and shop some more! They have vinegars, jams, greeting cards, lots of pots for planting your new plants in, and oh so much more...check it out...you'll love it!! read more

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