Been coming to the island for decades. I'm an old school skater and do my best to support local…read moreshops. I hhave only found this place open once. This place is hardly ever open and posts no hours. If they cared, I would. They don't, so neither do I.

This place sells neat clothing, and it's nice to have a board shop on the island. My frustration…read morewith this business stems from the employees' laziness. I came in two days ago, asked about a board. They were out. I said I was interested in acquiring a board ASAP, they said come in later when their inventory arrives. I literally walked up to the people who deliver shipments to businesses after they're flown to the island. I asked if they were going to deliver to CSC that day. They said they were on the way after stopping at Vons. Couple hours later, I stop at the shop and the shipment is sitting right next to the employee at the register. They said come back later, they had to unpack all the stuff. I say okay, expecting to have the board later that day. Come in later that day. It's 4:50pm. There's a note on the door saying "on break, back at 5". I already knew the employee was lazy and wouldn't be back on time, so I come back at 5:15. I arrive seconds before them, while they're pulling the keys to the business out of their pocket. Boxes still sitting there. They say come back tomorrow. Okay... Next day, I come back several times desperate to buy a board, every single time the same boxes are sitting on the floor. Ended that day empty handed. It's currently 2:50pm the next day. I've dropped in twice already today. Same thing. They KNEW I was willing to drop $200 on board parts, why would you not just take out components to a board and sell them to me? I've given up. I just wanted to ride, dude. Come on... Any skateboarders know what it's like when you get that itch and just need to ride. Someone who runs a boardshop should definitely get it. Anyone with business sense would get it. This place kept playing with me, acting like they were actually going to do what a business does. I felt like I was in some sort of absurd time loop. I am severely disappointed. I may just buy someone's board off of them. I'm sure it's not a bad business but this was a horrible experience. I mean, lazy is one thing. Three days to open a few boxes and scan some barcodes though? That's a whole new level.

Reasonable priced sweatshirts, nice staff and a good place to grab souvenirs. Lots items to…read morechoose from.

Workers were all rude soon as we walked in. We were helping a member of our party with a walker and…read moreanother member had a cup of ice that was unopened and with a lid, and she told her staff "when people don't read the signs when they first walk in please tell them to make sure they don't have food and drinks" . 0/10 customer service

Clothing is simple and overpriced…read more But it's a tourist spot, so I get it. Girl in the front was patient, nice & helpful. Got cute matching rings with my mom & sister (-:

Bought a sweatshirt and got home and noticed a rip in back. Just happened to come to island a week…read morelater. Talked to manager who would not exchange. I tell you the quality of merchandise must be inferior or factory seconds. I suggest you spend your money in a more reputable store not one with nice fixtures.

BUYER BEWARE! Went…read morein 2017. I bought 2 dresses. Really loved the style. When I got home, I noticed that there were stains around the neck, the fabric was peeling, and there was yellowing in the armpits. I paid FULL price for clearly worn, dirty, used clothes. I know that it's on me. I should have checked more carefully. Just being naive thinking that a beautiful and exclusive place like Catalina would have higher standards.

I went into this yellow painted building thinking I would find a sweet novelty tee-shirt and I…read morefound so much more. The prices and selection for the island wear that owner Celina Resetnikov offered was VERY reasonable. Not sure if the sales lady was the owner but, she was so attentive without being obnoxious. I had a hard time leaving! I wanted to purchase so much! Great little boutique with jewelry, pullovers, dresses, tops, pants and so much more!

October 2024 | Avalon | Catalina Island: Located right on the oceanfront! Super friendly customer…read moreservice, thanks again to the friendly woman at the cash register, Dina! Absolutely cute souvenir shop with cute coffee mugs, men and women's clothing & Catalina Island branded products & so much more, with a variety of price points! Cozy Fabric: In October, Catalina Island can get pretty chilly at night time! Before quickly walking over to the movie theater, I stopped at this cute store and picked up a fuzzy-wuzzy sweater jacket to keep warm & it totally worked! Even cooler, the sweater jacket is reversible, and it felt like a warm blanket wrapped around me! I was super happy & very warm!

Hidden gem! We stopped in as we did other shops along the water front. As I browsed, I was struck…read moreby the high percentage of embroidered items. Not your typical printed embossed stuff, mind you, but old-school embroidered. I found one design I particularly liked on a sweatshirt (not the season for one where I live, but it was perfect). I brought it to the register where I met Dina. When I mentioned how pleased I was about the quality of the embroidered work, she smiled and explained they were embroidered "in the back." I was impressed. We continued talking and I mentioned how much I loved the unique designs, nothing I'd seen anywhere. She smiled even more and admitted she'd designed them! I asked more about how (I do some graphic design work) and turns out she does them by hand. By hand! Not using modern technology, but true art. Please, if you visit Catalina Island, check out this shop. It's the middle storefront at the Hotel MacRae, the sign was missing on my visit. Buy one of Dina's embroidery designs. Buy several. Our visit to the island was amazing and we will be back. Each trip I intend to bring home a Dina original.

I bought a couple of cute outfits on sale and their Catalina t shirts were pretty low in price but…read moregreat quality. The girls working there were adorable and chatted with me when I was checking out. I'll buy my souvenirs from there again!

The employee here was on the phone, saying a bunch of cuss words even though there were several…read morepeople (including children) in the store. Not a great shopping experience.

Not sure why my pictures didn't upload…read more Either way, this place is quite nice as far as thrift/vintage stores go. You're paying a bit more than you might at other places, but these items are cleaner and better curated for sure! They have a wide variety of items as well, and in all it was an enjoyable adventure. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for a vintage bargain. :)

Overpriced and not much worth picking through. Selection is weak, and nothing really stands out…read more Definitely not worth the stop.

Just came to do a drop off a donation. It's street parking, so it's tough if you have a lot of…read morestuff or big items to drop off. I parked like 3 cars down from the store. When I walked in, there was a worker named Robert that I asked about the donations. He offered to help me bring in my box and frames in. Super helpful and friendly. Cute thrift shop, clean, bright and helps though in the recovery program.

This is a fun thrift shop located on Pacific Ave. right in the heart of Pedro. As is the case with…read moreall thrift shops, you never know what you will find here. It's a great, ever-changing plethora of a little bit of everything. This is a well organized thrift store. The moment you walk in, you can pretty much see all the various departments and what they are offering where. They generally keep their records and books up near the front, and their clothing over to the right side. They also keep their more boutique items behind the counter. That is a perfect place to discover that unique and/or antique or collectible item. They have all their electronics in the back. So if you're looking for anything electrical, and or anything else like that, that's your place to go. Overall, this is a fun shop to go into. The staff here are always really nice. And, you can come upon that item that you've been looking for or that's something you never knew you needed.

We had the freedom to look around and also get some advice from the stylists. We preferred a short…read morejacket/vest but regular size pants and they accommodated the mix and match. We found a great suit but we weren't sure so they held it for us for a week. We came back and bought the suit. We were super happy with the fitting and they hemmed our pants right away so we were able to leave with finished goods in 10 minutes. They also gave us a complementary tie! The place was clean, friendly, and easy to navigate.

I have an upcoming wedding and came in with zero expectations because it's my first time buying a…read moresuit. I ended up paying around $345 for a suit that will be tailored to my size. Includes the socks, tie, and the whole suit. Customer service was fantastic, they are very helpful on finding the right size and let you try on different sizes to make sure it fits you. The lead time for a tailor is about 3 weeks, that's the only down-side... so it is best if you plan ahead of time before your actual wedding date. Located in downtown Santa Ana so there is street parking, but there is a small lot behind the building with only 5-6 spots.

I had so much fun shopping, the woman who works there had great advice and she was very friendly…read more The selection was great and I bought double the items thanks to her help!!! I wish I got her name I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting.

The lady working was lovely. She is VERY sweet. Greets you as you walk in and gives you well wishes…read morewhen you walk out. She is great at customer service, she was very friendly. The items sold here are more modern- you won't find clothing items with Catalina written all over them here. Don't forget to check out the $10 bin! When I checked it out it had some cute dresses. It is a very cute gift shop. They sell cute woman's clothing. Sweaters were 10$ off (not sure how long this sale will last). There were several cute sweaters to chose from. They had a sign on the door for $20 UGG boots but don't be deceived they aren't authentic UGGS (obviously). They also have super cute wallets and comfy beach clothes (too bad it's too cold to wear a cute dress right now). Definitely a cute store to check out.