Walking through a mercado in Mexico, you're surrounded by bright colors, the smell of fresh food in…read morethe air, people savoring fruit cups, and vendors calling you over into their shops and tasty samples everywhere . Such a wonderful experience. We tried the carnitas at Kiko Jr., and all I can say is you absolutely cannot skip this place.

Love stopping here for shopping, fresh juice and some tacos while in TJ. Parking is reasonable and…read moreprices over all not bad. Not the cheapest in TJ, but having all the options in once place is nice. Pro tip: have pesos ready for prepaid parking at kiosks. Once by restrooms and one near north entrance. Maybe more, but only two I'm familiar with. Multiple exits for prepaid tickets, but only one if you don't have exact change.

Best shopping experience for me in Tijuana. Looked up shops on Yelp and this was the first listed…read more Luckily it was only a few steps from where we were. The gentleman speaks fluent English. He says he enjoys when the vendors come and he adds to his inventory. He has wood, glass, silver and more from all over Mexico. So many beautiful quality items. I could shop to my heart's content. I bought bracelets, a money clip for hubs, earrings & hair clip for my granddaughter, a simple ring for Doc, a nativity scene with individual pieces. There were gorgeous stained glass but how to carry it back to Hawaii? I also bought colorful glass hummingbirds for our Christmas tree. The owner wrapped each piece in bubble wrap or individual bags and packed them in 2 compact boxes. It was very easy to pack in one of my carry on size suitcases. I would definitely recommend this shop. He told us which section was silver plated and which was pure silver.

This little gem of a shop is filled with marvelous, high-quality handmade decorative gifts,…read morejewelery, and pottery. Located next to the famous Caesar Restraurant on Ave. Revolucion, the gentleman will help you find a lovely gift for friends or yourself without any pressure to purchase. I loved the pottery created in Tanala, Jalisco. The silver jewelry were of good design and quality. The shop owner was happy to explain where items were created. Keep looking and you'll spy something you really want to take home as a memory of a good vacation.

What a wonderful little hidden gem!! This gift shop has an elevated sense of style and beautifully…read morestocked with higher end merchandise you won't find just anywhere. Every piece feels thoughtful, unique, and perfect for gifting (or treating yourself!). The owners are incredibly kind, welcoming, and so knowledgeable about the area and all the small-town happenings. You can tell they genuinely care about the community and the people who walk through their doors. This has quickly become my go to spot whenever I need something special for anyone. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, which makes it even better. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out, you'll be glad you found it

I absolutely love this small business! The quality of service is like shopping with a family or…read morefriend. They have tons of cute unique gifts! The prices are easy on your pockets as well. I love coming here!

Great service. Great selection. It can get very crowded. The prices are a little higher. But they…read moredo have a very large variety of items from Hello Kity and other characters.

Cool store at the plaza rio mall. It's like a mix of the hello Kitty store and a spencers gift…read moreshop. They have all sorts of memorabilia from Mickey Mouse to comic book superheroes to Star Wars The Simpsons and the local Mexican clothing designs and T-shirts. They also have dolls and Anime stuff. Prices are fair but expensive for Mexican standards not as expensive as spencers or mall places in the US. It's nice to walk in here and see all the cool different stuff that you will not see anywhere else. Great place to find a gift for someone. Worth stopping by to check out if you have some time before movie or something.

I had been to Bibbey's years ago, and was pleased to be able to visit again. Bibbey's is one of…read morethose dark shops packed with treasures...no matter how long you look, you are not going to see everything in one visit. I think maybe the Philosopher's Stone is hidden away in there...but I didn't find it this time, so good luck! Prices are quite reasonable too! In the photo of this visit's haul, you will see a batik Balinese moon mask, a meteorite fragment, a pair of blister-pearl earrings (they match a blister-pearl necklace I bought elsewhere), polished shells, a fish magnet, and scallop-shell necklaces for the grand-daughters who are obsessed with Disney's Little Mermaid. Mike, the owner, loves to trade stories, so stay awhile and look around while you listen, I guarantee you will spot more treasures you must have! The polished shell napkin holders I bought last time are still in use in my home ;-)

Bibbey's is an old school souvenir shop that is hard to find today, full of exotic treasure from…read morearound the world. Here you will find exotic shells, wood carvings from Indonesia, jewelry and very cool carved beach signs for your patio. The man who runs the store has a wealth of information not just on shells but on the community of Imperial Beach as well because he grew up here and has worked at Bibbey's for over 25 years. I love to support local businesses and if you do as well, you should stop by and buy something cool to remember you trip to the beach.

The Warm Hearth is a hidden gem in Julian. I didn't expect how fun and exciting this store had to…read moreoffer. Very enormous with all sorts of goods like toys, snacks, artifacts, souvenirs, ornaments, games, and so much more. My favorite consisted of flowing fountains making me feel at peace. It was fully decorated with magical garden vibes. There were games where you can sit down and enjoy while others can play the piano along with drums. So much to see, I can spend hours hanging out in this store. Genuinely, this is the best store in this small town. Good friendly service was provided and would return in the future.

This store is such a treasure and a nice surprise. Every time I've come in there's always something…read morenew and unique. The set up is like a little adventure. My friend and I played games on the bottom floor. There's something for everyone with a unique selection and a variety of prices. You definite want to stop by and explore.