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    Monterey General Store

    2.7 (35 reviews)

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    Sunny Angel

    Beware. Selling fake Sunny Angels!!!! Will be disputing purchases with credit card company. We bought 11 and they were all fake.

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    Maria M.

    We love this little store! We stop by every time we're in the area (over the last 10 years, I think.) My husband stocks up on caps, my son on sweatshirts, my daughter on tons of Sanrio products (squeal) and mom on beach/ ankle jewelry. They are very reasonable and you can find some nice finds. I know I've read the reviews of the lady that's, not so nice. Honestly, a lot of kids are just "let loose" in a packed store, so I can imagine owners might get a little stressed. I would totally recommend you stop by, but if you have young children, just be polite and watch them closely; it's a cute store for them too!

    Love this little backpack I picked up from this store today.
    Hailey Z.

    I've come into contact with some really rude people that have shopped here and it's no wonder the people that work here are considered rude by customers, they have to deal with the rudeness all day long. Today there was a guy who's card was declined and he was giving the lady at the register a hard time about it. Turns out they found another form of payment and thought it was okay to cut in line in front of us. In any case, we don't know what the owners have been through that day or what stupid people have been in there before us that may have caused a scene. We were in search of some souvenirs since we were vacationing in Monterey for the week. I had been in search for a backpack for some time that wasn't a cheap looking drawstring backpack. This place had exactly what I was looking for. I just love my back pack! This place also has your typical Monterey sweatshirts and teeshirts and other little Knick knacks. Also walking distance to hotels on Cannery Row. They have the best prices in cannery row by far in my opinion. I also thought the lady at the cash register was very pleasant and we chatted for a bit. She was very pleasant.

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    Ida H.

    This shop is a little off the beaten path from Cannery Row, but closer to our hotel. It's a nice little shop with many gift ideas and souvenirs. Not a huge selection of items but some unique products that we hadn't seen at other shops. Prices are very reasonable, especially when they have sale prices going on! Joe K and I found several cute children's gifts. We bought a child's purse containing a stuffed baby sea otter nestled inside and sea otter T-shirt. I also splurged on a couple of decorative laser etched sea creatures of the ocean glass cubes that were on sale. The owner of the store who helped us was very nice and fun to talk to. We will most likely return for a repeat shopping experience during our next vacation endeavor.

    I got these glasses for 7 bucks, very nice.
    Ashton B.

    Got these glasses for 7 bucks, very nice. Sister got a bunch of hello kitty merch. Was cool they also had bt21 stuff. Very cool. Very cool. I need more words to write my review. But I don't have much else to say, this store had so many cool things and had great prices. Friend got a backpack for 20 bucks.

    Get Your Monterey Swag Here :)
    Joseph A.

    This is definitely a one stop shop, in every sense of the term. whether you need to grab a cheap hoodie to block out the sea breeze or if you are looking to purchase cheap souvenirs, this place has something for everyone. I came in looking for some cheap gifts, but instead left with a new t shirt and a few accessories for less than $10 total. If you are in the area, I suggest that you stop by this shop, you are bound to find something that peaks your interest.

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    fake sonny angel!!! i asked if they were an authorized seller of sonny angels and the lady said yes. she lied.

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    Great store and reasonably priced. Customer service can be better, but the assortment of plush, trinkets, and pricing makes up for it.

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    they sold us a messed up baby sweater more then half on Monterey is missing for the sweater

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    My sister and I love this store! It is the first place we go to when in Monterey. Great prices! We love the girly t-shirts at great prices.

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    Loved this store! Ana was so kind and fun to laugh with while shopping the store! Great customer service!! Can't wait to come back!

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    They have all the tourist gifts that are sold on Cannery Row, but a much larger selection at HALF the price!

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    Om Rhythms

    Om Rhythms

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    They have some really cool clothes, bags, and other knickknacks. Lots of items on sale, lots of one…read moreof a kind items, too. The people there are really nice.

    Awww, I wish I took a picture when I went here! Dang!…read more Om Rhythms is a store that retails Hindu-related merchandise. There is a LOT to see (and smell!) in this store. I cannot even start. Hehe. So I went to Monterey today and did a little sight-seeing and lunch. While coming from Cannery Row back to parking, I caught a glimpse of this store, right near Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. "Hmm, imma check this one out." me thought. Lo and behold the scent of a thousand Vishnus! The moment I entered the store, the scent of incense hit me right away. Very very aromatic. Upon entrance, I saw a lot of Middle-Eastern fashioned clothing for women, mostly. A lot of colorful ethnic shoulder bags and knitted scarves. I was able to hold myself from asking the gentleman who seemed to be the owner, the price for one of the bags. It looked very colorful, with a unique design. I was pretty sure the people at work would think it was an ugly-looking bag BUT my Indian friends will definitely love it. Also, I ALMOST bought a belly-dancing skirt. First of all, I don't belly dance, second, even if I did, I had enough belly jelly to wiggle when I dance. The belly dancing skirts were 50% off...Holy Shiva! Om Rhythms was playing some kind of Hindu-trance music kinda. It blended so well with the smell of the incense. I walk towards the other end of the store and see that they have plenty of brass bowls. You know, the kind that produces this surround-sound ringing when sweeping pressure is applied around the rim. Alllllmost bought one for $130. They also have character figures of the Hindu gods and scented candles. They even have incense sticks that are cannabis-scented! I'm sure I didn't have the urge to buy that. So lots of ethnic clothes, ethnic jewelry (pretty!) and Hindu symbols, including Shiva and Vishnu. Brass bowls, bells, knitted items... The gentleman who was there was very calm and nice. When I walked into the store, I had to ask him what the store's name was (so I can check in at Yelp) and he said something like "omriddum"... I may have appeared perplexed although I said "Oh OK!" that's why he left shortly and brought back a business card. So nice! Prices of the goods vary from cheap to pricey. Had the brass bowls been between $20-$40, I might probably be ringing the whole neighborhood now. Those brass bowls are super keeeewl! The gentleman didn't even complain or say anything about how I lingered in the brass bowl area and not buy anything! With that said, I am surely coming back to this store. When I do, imma buy that bowl. Word.

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