Friendly service and shop well organized and very good selection of items to purchaseread more

Located next to Fly Away Cafe, this place offers a lot of random "gifts". Sparkly earrings caught…read moremy eye but they were way too ostentatious (and I wear big hoops and super long dangly earrings sometimes). Reading material, drinks (in a small cooler located on the back wall) and other "Monterey" paraphernalia can be found here.

If you want a keepsake of your visit to the Wharf & Monterey, come on in. There is A LOT of stuff…read morehere--apparel, hats, personalized name items, toys, decor, international flags, jewelry, pet lover items, shells, souvenir magnets, keychains, & more! It's fairly organized, & when I was there, an employee was tidying up & dusting (though he didn't acknowledge any customers). The aisles are narrow & it can easily get cramped with all the customers browsing. The store extends far to the back. Note: Apparel & toys for kids is towards the back on the left side. The customer service at checkout is a typical, straightforward transaction.

I'm disappointed whenever I give a below three-star review but the business practices here are…read moreshady to say the least. My boyfriend and I were on the hunt for a souvenir penny machine and liked the designs on the one in the back of this store. We saw that there appeared to be multiple pennies scattered within the machine already, so we were skeptical of using it, but ultimately decided to give it a shot anyways. As soon as I pushed in the coin feeder, I see the penny fall into the abyss with the other lost pennies of customers who had been cheated. We approached the cashier to inform them that our coins got eaten. As soon as we mentioned the penny machine, the guy working asked if it had eaten our coins. Yes it did. I'm sorry I can't help you with that. Has it eaten customer coins before? Yes, it happens. Unfortunately, there's nothing I can do for you. So they're aware that this machine is malfunctioning and choose to do nothing about it. I would not recommend trying the penny press here.

Bohemian style shop that has a great selection of women's bohemian style dresses and skirts. They…read morehave crystals and other accessories as well as incenses and hippie style backpacks. Very clean and organized store. Very chill customer service. There was a sale going on, buy one 50 percent off of all clothing. I grabbed a skirt and a shirt that were super cute for the summer! I'm not a big crystals or incense kinda person but the clothing and backpacks were what attracted me to this store. It's a cute touristy store on cannery row that is worth checking out!

My mom bought some incense from the store, and my daughter spotted a squishy dumpling toy for…read more$14.95, so I bought one for her. I was a little surprised they even sold squishy toys since most of the items in the store aren't geared toward kids. A few stores down, we found the exact same squishy for $12.95. I thought, "Oh well, it happens," and didn't think much of paying a little more. But when my daughter was about to open it, I noticed the box wasn't factory sealed. It had been closed with two pieces of Scotch tape. The moment I opened it, I knew she'd been scammed. The squishy was dusty, and half of the ink from one of its eyes had transferred onto the bottom of the toy. It looked like someone had already played with it, decided they didn't want it, put it back in the box, and the store resold it as new. So not only did they charge more than the store just a few doors down, but they also sold us what appeared to be a used toy. That was really disappointing, especially for something meant for a child.

The Quill is an AMAZING store! We stopped by this past weekend and found beautiful and unique…read morecards, cute stationary, and the best books and Jelly Cat stuffies for our son. It felt like a place that Paper Source aspires to be! The employees were so nice. We can't wait to visit again. And whoever does the super cute displays in the front window deserves a raise!

The Quill is a long established business in a beautiful well-maintained Victorian building. It's…read morealways fun to explore their offerings, some expected and some surprising finds. They are well-stocked with cards for all occasions, the largest selections in the entire area. Other finds include fine stationery, writing instruments and many unique gifts for any special occasion. There are many home decor items throughout this quaint and creative establishment. The staff is friendly and helpful in suggesting items one may be seeking.

Chatter Baux is perfect solution to the lightly used clothes and toys that are in your kids closet…read more All items in the store are on consignment for 2 months. When the 2 months is up you have 2 options: 1. Come find and get your items or 2. Your remaining items will go on the $1 sale. My daughter and I are frequent consignees here. From time to time we will purchase clothing, but what my daughter and I really love getting are the puzzles. The price point is perfect, all pieces are accounted for and when you do a puzzle 1 or 2 times then we usually are done. The owner of the store is very personable and kind. If your a Monterey local or someone visiting the area and forgot something for your kids, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Friendly service, reasonably priced items with lots of great quality and choice. I used to shop…read morehere when I had young daughters, now I get to shop for my granddaughter

This is my FAVORITE shop in PG. There are charming displays with a mix of antique, vintage, and new…read moretreasures. I always see things that capture my attention with a spark of nostalgia, a glimmer of curiosity , and a buzz of wonder. The shop creates joy and I have found the perfect keepsakes and cards every time. The owner is constantly questing for new items and changes up her displays often. There's seasonal stuff as well as unique gifts, and she wraps it all up with ribbons! Whimsy's is the perfect name!

Wonderful little shop in Pacific Grove, kinda across from the theater. They always have fresh…read morecurated collections of seasonal and creative gifts with fair pricing. A must stop for visitors to the area and as locals it's a must stop shop for birthday and holiday gifts!

Doud Arcade is a fun little area. And this store is an incredible place. So many brighly colored…read moreworks done in wax. Amazing variety of candles with such an array of colors and scents. I would visit here often just to be mesmerized by the art of wax. Great place for unique gifts . Many one of a kind works of art..a truly incredible shoppe

Actually little "shoppe," as so many of these little stores seem to bill themselves. Ask manners of…read morecandles and related accoutrements ...anyone who loves candles would find something--and mortar for themselves or as gifts. It's actually a bit overwhelming to be surrounded by so many many candles, all different shapes, varieties, types, etc. A word of caution: this store is not for those who are sensitive to scent--virtually all candles have some sort of scent. This is located in a charming old world feeling alley, named " ... Arcade." Many price points, would make a terrific gift, which is exactly what I did when I got something for my sister in law.

I went to the store and it was a Thursday it it was closed! The store phone number is not working!…read moreI left a note but they never call me back! I email them but did not get a call back! I like to purchase 2 items I saw at the windows but still not able to get a hold of anyone?? Something is wrong with the store management?

Cool boutique shop just off the main downtown Alvarado Street. Specializing in vintage women…read moreclothing and home decor items. I always try to through when in the area.