I agree with several previous reviews, the owner (Mary) and her staff have created a store with a…read morevery cool vibe. We just stumbled onto this place and glad we did. Awesome selection of clothes and even thought I am not much for shopping or fashion, Socorro and the rest of the team made me feel right at home. They even brought me a superb amber lager while I was trying stuff on! My wife and I had a great time and we highly recommend checking Mary's place out. I ended up getting a great pair of Hudson jeans, shirt and a pair of Electric shades. Thanks ladies!

The Den is in a class by itself in Carlsbad (and would be anywhere), it is a rare gem of a boutique…read morewith a very talented, creative owner and buyer. The minute you walk in, you can tell it's different from the surf shops around, the decor is cool, relaxed, hip and clean. This unisex shop carries unique pieces from top quality brands that range from casual to sophisticated. Whether you need a new pair of denim shorts or a dress for a wedding; they've got it. The staff is extremely helpful and happy to make suggestions; without being pushy. Socorro is an amazing "personal shopper" and has picked out things that looked better on me than what I chose for myself! I am a pretty experienced shopper so trust me when I say this place is special.

Shout out to Carson for saving my feet and my night! I was out with the ladies at Coyote Grill…read moredancing and having fun until my shoes fell apart. We were told this place was still open so we rushed over. At first Carson told us he had just shut down the credit card machine and was closing up but when he heard what was going on he didn't hesitate to get the machine up and going again. I ended up purchasing a pair of blue panda slippers. They were reasonably priced and ended up being pretty comfortable. Thanks again Carson!

Highly recommended!? The sweaters I got while on vacation washed horribly and became thin. My kids…read morelike to collect destination sweaters and these were overpriced and a total waste of money.

Great selection of clothes and the prices are pretty decent. This is a small shop on State Street…read morebut it's very neat and clean. I love that they carry Brixton brand clothes and accessories.

This is such a cute store! It's only been open since July 2025 and I'm so happy I found it today in…read moreCarlsbad Village. Cheyenne and Melyssa and incredibly delightful! They have the cutest merchandise and if you like Smoky the Bear or you need to come in here and buy it all. They have hats and clothing and shot glasses and regular drinking glasses that are so cute.

Be prepared to look through everything! It was a bit overwhelming at first, so we decided to take…read moreeach section in one at a time. We found some amazing designers - Valentino, Brunello Cucinelli. Well worth giving it a try at least once.

Alternative retail is a warehouse clearance store that host sales from various partners that…read moreinclude Vuori, Olukai, North Face and more. They have several locations- including Riverside, Tustin, and Carlsbad. For more information about Alternative Retail sales, you can sign up for their newsletter. Many sales require you to sign up in advance for a particular date and time, otherwise you are on standby to get in. These sales offer great reduction on items, so if you area fan of these brands or like in kind check out their website. The Olukai sale that I recently went to, offered predominately shoes. Most people were on the hunt for sandals, as their shoes tend to be over 100 dollars. The offerings were in big boxes by size where you had to hunt and peck for shoes. The offerings did not only include sandals, but also included slippers and tennis shoes. The men shoes had a lot more variety. Beyond the Olukai brand, there were couple of other brands being offered that provided yoga wear, snow wear, and sunglasses. The experience was good as fellow customers were not agressive. The event was pretty tame. If you have interested in a brand, and you don't mind searching through boxes, then this is a good opportunity to snag a deal. Just remember there are no dressing rooms at the events.

Hidden gem for golf enthusiasts in Oceanside! The employees were more than happy to help me find a…read moregift for a friend within my price point. I love their efforts to offer sustainable products, such as using crushed oyster shells to make some of their polos and using recycled polyester or coconut fiber in others. The club head cover I purchased is made from leftover board shower material. Support local small businesses!

We were first introduced to this brand because they donated shirts to an Ecke ymca golf fundraiser…read more (Love a local biz that gives back to the community!) My husband loved the shirt he got at the fundraiser and we have since been to their Oceanside store and replaced almost every other collared short sleeve shirt he has. Very comfortable and smart looking. Store feels posh, staff is super friendly. I'd recommend calling ahead of time, because their hours can be a bit variable.

Love love love shopping vintage here! They consistently have a great selection of items across…read morewomen's and men's. I buy the bulk of my jeans here and have gotten great sweaters, jackets and dresses. The clothes are nicely organized and they only buy/sell things in good shape. I'm shocked that several reviews complain about staff. I go here a few times a month and have always had friendly, helpful staff. I think you get what you put out. This is my thrift store go to.

Came to Captain's Helm for the 2nd time and they have some serious treasures and you don't have to…read moredig too hard, like you do at other thrift shops. I personally LOVE that everything is organized by color! My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is just that the price points are a little higher then some other places I frequent, and they have a mix of thrift and new merch, but it's hard to tell which is which.

Ziad was very helpful definitely coming back in the future for more suits. 10/10 experienceread more

No ownership to errors. Huge suit mixup. They gave multiple customers incorrect suits causing a…read moredomino effect. Although they gave us the wrong suit, they refuse to refund us. Extremely stressful and traumatic. Do not purchase from this company.

Whenever we're in Oceanside, we make a point to stop by Ransack. It's one of those shops that's…read moreimpossible to leave empty-handed. The selection is incredibly well curated, with the perfect mix of vintage, western wear, and unique accessories. Over the years, my husband has picked up some of his all-time favorite beanies here, and I've found everything from vintage Levi's to a fabulous furry purple jacket that still gets compliments. Every visit feels like a treasure hunt. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the owner is truly one of my favorite people. You can tell how much care and personality goes into the shop. If you're in Oceanside and love vintage, don't miss Ransack. It's a gem and one of our favorite stops every time we're in town.

Cool atmosphere at first. The customer service ruined it all…read more My friends and I came in to look around and see what the store had to offer in terms of clothes and antiques. While we were browsing, the lady at the front kept hovering over us as if we were trying to steal something. It was obvious enough that we actually started laughing about it. Combined with how incredibly expensive everything was, we decided not to buy anything. We did use the photo booth a couple of times, which has about a 3 and 1/2 minute processing time. While waiting for our photos to print and looking through them together, we sat on the couch. There was no one else in the store, and we weren't being loud, rude, or causing any problems. Despite that, we were rudely told the couch was only for customers trying on clothes. Didn't know the couch was a dressing room. It felt unnecessary considering we were simply waiting for the photos we had just paid for and were about to leave. The store has a cool concept, but the customer service made it feel unwelcoming. Greet every customer with kindness. Not everyone who walks into your store is out to get you.