This is the perfect shop for people like me who wait until.the night before Christmas to do their…read moreholiday shopping. So many wonderful gifts for everyone on your list. I especially appreciate some of their unique gifts made just for that relative you hate, or for that mother in law who drives you crazy. Plus plenty of nice gifts for the nice relatives. My son really appreciated the dip.shit for making a deliciouss dip. I really like their assortment of mugs and glassed too. Such friendly staff too.

Unfortunately, our experience here was uncomfortable and disappointing. My parents and I stopped by…read moreover the weekend hoping to find some gifts for friends. As soon as we walked in, one of the staff members gave us a long, uncomfortable stare that she didn't break even though there were other shoppers in the store as well. She approached us shortly after and asked if we needed help, which we politely declined. However, instead of moving on, she continued to watch us closely the entire time, making us feel singled out and unwelcome. We had no intention of doing anything wrong--we simply came in to browse and support a local business. It's sad and frustrating to be treated in a way that made us feel judged and uncomfortable. This is not the experience we expected or deserved.... Definitely NOT coming back .

I love the products! Too bad all three of the associates I encountered today not a single one said…read morea greeting as I walked in or around the store. The cashier said nothing just grabbed my stuff and started scanning. Better customer service needed at this location in Northridge Mall.

It is one of the most colorful stores at the mall during holidays. And I love shopping here during…read moreChristmas. It is also one of my favorite stops during birthdays. They have so many fine bath products from all kinds of soaps and lotions and many other items the female members of the family seem to appreciate. Numerous scented items people love. I can't wait til Christmas again to go shop here again.

I love the energy there!! I am so sorry I forgot the diva's name but the owner was so friendly &…read morehelpful! Thanks to her I was able to successfully complete lots of cord cutting and other candle magik with her olive oil recommendation. It was just the two of us in the shop for my first time 'checking them out' so I really appreciated being able to talk to her freely since I have social anxiety. 1000% recommend!

I love this little shop it's super cute, quant and has a great vibe. They have a great selection of…read moreplants, crystals, candles, books, tarot & oracle decks and different smudge bundles. Tons of small handmade items great for gifts or just to add to your home. Most recently picked up some tumbled crystals, a Palo Santo pack and some lip balm. Everything is reasonably priced. Ive picked up some really unique and beautiful crystals from here. I love the vibe. The owner is super nice and friendly and always very welcoming when I stop by. It's a must stop every time I am in town. Shop local and support this great business.

Best one In town. The owner is Super friendly and very informative. They have a huge selection of…read morecandles and oils.

Checked out this coffee spot before eating at Toro Cafe next door. Super cute inside and they have…read morea lot of coffee/baked good items. The coffee was good, but this spot is kinda out of the way unless you live near by.

The crew are always welcoming, and patient while you decide... and it takes awhile there is so much…read moreto choose from! All the pastries are from local favorites, can't go wrong with a chocolate croissant from Otto's Bakery in my opinion. The quiches from Paris Bakery are a more savory option, but you really can't go wrong. The little ones love the "pop tarts from Lupitas Bakery. As for the coffee, hubby loves the lattes. I hear everyone order the lavender vanilla but we haven't jumped on the floral coffee bandwagon just yet. I love they offer unsweetened matcha and use good grade matcha. Only small irk was the cold foam was half my cup, delicious? Yes. However, I will skip the foam route and keep my full 20 ounces for matcha. The "vibe" as the kids say is fun, inside seating is very limited but plenty of outdoor dog friendly space on the patio. Parking is complicated being right off the highway and next to a popular breakfast spot, so be cautious, but definitely give it a try.

As surprising as it might seem to an outsider, Salinas has an adorable old town. Plagued as this…read moremodern farm town is with gang issues, they do have a few cute blocks of an old town. I took a break from driving down the 101 because of terrible traffic and found my way to old town. I went into Rooms In Bloom because I needed a nice Birthday gift for my Mother and this store seemed to have a very nice selection. This is right up her alley. I like a lot of the things too, but my style is a little more modern...and maybe funky? I got her a cute re-usable Lunch bag, and a tube of fancy scented hand cream, but I could have easily gotten a few more things like beautiful candles, a really nice tray, 3-wick candles, pajamas that were adorable, dishtowels, and more. If you're wondering, yes, my Mom is the sort of lady who loves to decorate her home, cook, and garden. It was hard to choose something on a budget, but the lady working was cute and nice and just let me browse without bothering me, but agreeing with me when I oohed- and-aahed over all the stuff. I also bought myself a couple of hair clips. I like stores that sort of divide their goods into themes or 'genres' and they do this here. I didn't have much time to browse the kids section, but they had a cute area of the store for children and babies. Perfect for shower shopping. Okay I think I said cute about 3 times in this review- do you get the point!? Also, it smells good!

This establishment is the perfect addition for the up and coming trendy downtown Salinas. There…read moreyou can find home accessories, baby items... Ooohhh and the sweetest baby jewelry and hair clips from Bisoux & Co. You can also pick-up cool novelty items like vintage aprons and rhinestone encrusted tampoon holders. I love this boutique!

TLDR; AMAZING CANDLES & BEAUTIFUL SHOP…read more So I've known of Sugar & T since they collaborated with Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations for the 2018 Pride Candle! I went to Downtown Gift Shop to grab the candle and I was hooked! The candle was so sweet and delicious! I looked for the candle and found the candle maker on Facebook. I ordered these two beauties and she delivered them straight to our door and the comments about their amazing scent never stopped. Aside from the phenomenal candles and customer service what REALLY sold me was her shop. I had a friend visiting from out of town and we finally got to go to her shop and it was a gem! If you've seen Schitt's Creek imagine Rose Apothecary but in real life! My friend got the 2021 Pride Candle amongst other scents. This will forever be a stop when I visit family in the Monterey Bay. If you ever find yourself exiting the 101 to go to Monterey do yourself a favor and visit this gorgeous shop. The candles won't disappoint and neither will the aesthetic.

I love this place! It has everything - gifts, handbags,…read morescarves, jewelry, candles, decorative plaques, etc. Plus, they gift wrap - FREE! The owner is super-nice and has great taste in what she buys for the store. This is now my favorite store to shop in...and I drive all the way from Monterey!

Wonderful store! This is without a doubt my first stop for gifts now. Great variety, beautiful and…read morefun selection AND prices are reasonable.

Great store! Wonderful deals on plants, kitchen items and much more. Had to make myself leave…read morebefore spending more money.

This has always been our favorite florist and we have been using them for decades. Even though…read morewe're no longer in the area, we order peninsula deliveries through Swenson and Silacci, as we know we can trust them. The staff is wonderful and can recommend what's it is you're looking for - even if you're not quite sure what it is. The shop is lovely and has a great supply of gorgeous blooms and small gifts.

Swenson and Silacci Flowers was at one time the premier florist. Over the last 3 years I have sent…read moreflowers, usually red roses, they have been below par and for the cost they should be premium. Very disappointed!