We were in Borrego Springs, and decided to do a little shopping before heading home…read more We were told that the store that could not be missed is Borrego Outfitters. I wanted a T-SHIRT, and found one. I also found a Salt and Pepper Shaker.

Huge store! A little pricey but had some fun items! Would definitely go back if I'm in the area!read more

Always love going to bookstores when we visit a new spot…read more The Book House is easy to find and had a large assortment of used books - we grabbed a few classics and enjoyed exploring the various rooms. The owner was so helpful and nice, he offered lots of good recommendations!

I've found many an old book here as the name suggests. The store owner is the sweetest old man with…read morean adorable smile. I can find pretty much any kind of book here, and since they are all used the price is worth the item. I even found an old midwifery book! Really cool selection.

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND GO HERE!!!! Follow along for how I found this place, had my mind…read moreabsolutely blown and NEEDED to create this Yelp page to help others like myself find this amazing shop!! I'll start off by saying, I like cool stuff. And by cool I mean unique things with a story that no one else has. Target & Home Goods can kick rocks- I'm not interested in mass produced things. So, when I came in to Borrego Springs I naturally Yelped "shopping" to realize there isn't much available in this tiny town. I decided to drive around a bit & saw "The Mall" which looked rather desolate and wasn't sure what it had to offer. Not able to be seen from the parking lot is a huge collection of metal garden art pieces leading up to the store. I'm talking life-sized rhino, donkeys, etc. very reminiscent of the metal sculptures scattered throughout the desert in Borrego Springs by Ricardo Breceda. I see all of this and realize a really cool shop must be associated with the store so naturally I have to go in. I step in & the owner, Thomas Fredericks, greets me & I'm immediately on sensory overload in the best possible way. Imagine stepping in to a museum but EVERYTHING is available to be purchased!!!!!! Seriously. Thomas is an actual archeologist and National Geographic photographer (think Indiana Jones but even more impressive) He has spent the vast majority of his life traveling the world forging bonds with indigenous tribes, remote villages, Native American reservations... you name it and I'm sure he's befriended them. This shop is an expansive collection of pieces from his life's work. He has everything from fossilized dinosaur bones to jewelry to gemstones to pottery to tribal shields. Thomas sells to museums around the world and private collectors. I was fortunate to chat with Thomas for a little while and I was absolutely blown away by him, his incredibly cool life and the stories behind each piece. (Go look for the dart gun if it hasn't sold!) Needless to say, finding this shop, meeting Thomas, and purchasing a truckload of unique pieces for my home was a highlight that will stay with me forever and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for reading my novel of a review. It takes quite a bit to blow me away and this shop literally took my breath away!

We found his store while window shopping. Thomas has incredible knowledge. I especially was…read moreimpressed with his Mexican folk art and ancient Egyptian artifacts. If you have even a slight interest in minerals you'll like what he has as well. I've gone twice and I'll go again. Prepare to spend some money as his collection is the real deal, however his pricing is more than fair. Don't forget to ask about his grandfather riding with Teddy Roosevelt!

I've been remiss in not giving a "shout out" to Kathy's Dress Shop. I've been coming to Julian for…read moreabout 30 years and never came in here because - well, I guess I assumed it mostly had dresses. About 5 years ago, I was in Julian with girlfriends instead of my husband and we went inside. First of all, Kathy is such a sweet lady and so is the other gal with the small dog. They are both very nice and helpful! They have dresses, pants, tops, jackets, cute clocks up high, and some cute gift items. Through this shop, I was turned onto Jess & Jane brand tops, which I love (along with some other nice brands). Jess & Jane are often 100% cotton (yeah!) and are made in the USA (big applause). Every time we visit Julian (once or twice a year), I come in here and almost always find something. They also typically have a sale rack out on the front porch. They have a nice little dressing room so that you can try things on before buying. Check this place out on your visit!

I want to thank the owner of this shop for getting me out of a real bind on Saturday. We were…read moreattending a wedding in Julian, but an hour into our drive, I realized I forgot my dress. By the time we got to Julian, I was a distraught mess since we only had less than an hour to find me a new ensemble. Kathy was so incredibly helpful. She found a very nice dress for me to wear and was even willing to hem it if necessary. Thankfully, it didn't come to that. She also helped me find a great necklace to go with my new outfit. I had already paid by the time I realized I didn't have earrings to match. Kathy gave me a pair of earrings to take with me. I just can't say enough good things about her. The outfit turned out to be better than the one I forgot at home. She really came through in a pinch, and I'll be forever grateful.

Eccentric Ape is on the upper terrace off the Main Street in Julian. It is a small store but it is…read morefilled with all manner of natural products. They carry a selection of incense, incense holders - burners, resin, perfume, fragrance oil, essential oil, tapestry soaps. It is fun to look through all the books, candles and smell all the incense. The employees are very knowledgeable when a customer was searching for a specific item. In fact, they have numerous herbs like sage to help remove evil spirits, if you are in need. They look like they have a complete selection of the goods they carry. It's also interesting to just look through the store, as well.

I loved this shop. It's a little tucked away, and I only saw it because I ate at a small restaurant…read morethat's attached to the same building. They have so many options if you like burning incense, resin, sage, incense matches, etc.. not to mention all the accessories you need to burn those things. I wish they had an online shop and I'd definitely be their #1 customer haha.. it's quite a drive for me but knowing this shop is there, it's one excuse (besides the pie and honey) to go to Julian. If you're into meditation, I believe you'll love this shop too. I have no pictures because there's a sign before you walk in that states they don't want pictures being taken. Please respect that.

This general store reminds me of the Duchess house in Orange. I love the quaint cozy indoor…read morefeeling. This store still has the original flooring and ceiling and wood burning oven in the corner. I like how they sell a variety of items from cards to decor to jewelry and cookbooks. Lots to browse and shop here. Friendly old ladies as staff and quite nice to chat with. Good service and good value as well. They even have an outdoor patio area as well.

This is a really cute and fun store to stop at when in the area. It is located right on the…read moreroadside, so it's pretty hard to miss. We ended up in this area when we were detoured due to a major highway being closed. Overall, we would stop again, if in the area. I'd give 5 stars if there was better parking. The parking was right on the street in front of the store, which was crowded.

Stopped in while visiting Julian, wasn't planning on buying much but they had the cutest Coffee…read moreMugs and I purchased some other items. The lady working was VERY sweet and prices were reasonable. I actually so many other things I wanted but held off.

Both Enchanting and eerie, not like any other vintage store I've entered. Even the sales lady…read morematched the surroundings. Bargains and relics if you have the chance to browse or if curiosity of the past piques your interest, step inside, cautiously as the sign says, watch your step. The fresh bright orange pumpkins drew me in. The outdoor items with fallen dried maple leaves added to the nostalgia of items of bygone years. Amazingly I had a fun time looking at jewelry pieces. I asked, did all of these items come from people who have passed? She lifted both hands and shrugged ... (probably, right?) I'm glad we had time since we placed a big order of Bbq from across the street.

Cute little thrift store on the main drag in Julian. Right across from a brewery and down the…read morestreet from all the pie. They had tons of stuff, and the staff were helpful and sweet. Will definitely be back next time we're in town.