How does this place have such low reviews?! We LOVE this store!!!…read moreMy daughter creates costumes for her schools character day in November and gets almost all her materials from here, she repurposed the fabric and materials. This places helps keep her in budget. She gives her art away but one day she may make it to sell and this helps her practice her creative skills until that day. My son was recently diagnosed with autism and clothes shopping is really really challenging. Plus he grew 4 sizes just this school year so we've had to go through so many clothes. This place hits the mark in so many ways. They offer incredibly low prices, organized by sex n size AND color!!!! I mean come on, that's beyond awesome!!!! They have changing rooms to try on clothes. They have toys and accessories galore! All good prices for the most part. Books! They have books. Furniture! I mean they are a one stop shop at reasonable prices. Recycling at its best! It stinks the waste that's just existing and being added to hourly, this place gives stuff a second third and who knows how many lives. Such a great idea and we have it right here in Oceanside. I wish we had their sister stores here, Platos Closet and Clothes Mentor. Same concept for teens and adults respectively. It is so nice to bring a container of stuff kids don't use or grew out of and yes they are super picky, they have to be, to bring you quality used items they are picky on what they buy. So sure they only buy a few items, but hey, $5 here, $15 there helps! You can use it at store credit, I always do and get store bucks and use it to save even more! While they decide what to buy of my stuff I can go have lunch or run errands, thats nice! Or shop while they go through it. My son has melt downs with certain materials or how some items feel on him, sensory overload. They are short meltdowns but loud and abrupt. I remind him he is testing new items, it's just for a moment then he can test the next item so we can decide. It takes 30 outfitted to find 5 that work, I've offered to put them back where I got them and worker insists you put them on the don't want rack. They have a system and they keep that system well organized. I never want to be a burden but they nicely explained that so it's nice to take my son twice a year to do this routine. They keep their layout the same all these years and well labeled so he can go and know where everything is. As an adult I appreciate this as well. You need a red shirt M, boys. Boom it's organized by precisely that. Need a pair of L green khakis boys... boom, it's precisely organized with those all together. My son saw an action figure he and dad both like and he used his saved up money to get it... it was $9 minus the $5 store bucks I had so he only had to spend $4 for this huge figurine. My husband proudly has it on his office desk and our son plays with it and puts it back. It's such a sweet thing. And this store helps makes these sweet moments (and makes it affordable!). Thank you all for all you do keeping this store in business and running smoothly.

I really like the concept of Once Upon a Child. I love buying secondhand, keeping perfectly good…read moreclothes and kids' items in use, and not constantly contributing to more waste and consumerism. The prices are great too, which is why I genuinely want to enjoy shopping and selling here. Unfortunately, my biggest issue is the customer service. The employees I've interacted with have been extremely rude and impatient, especially when it comes to bringing items in to sell. I completely understand that they need to have policies and procedures, but the process is made unnecessarily difficult, and when you ask questions about those policies, the responses can feel dismissive and downright unfriendly. The requirement that items be brought in a very specific type of bin also feels excessive for what should be a pretty straightforward process. Overall, I love the concept and the affordability, but the overly rigid protocols combined with consistently rude customer service make the experience much more frustrating than it needs to be.

Love this dress shop! My daughter LOVES these dresses! She will wear one every day for a week. The…read morequality is outstanding. These dresses and leggings hold up! She tears through target clothes the first day she wears them. She has yet to put a hole in one of her Precious Petals dresses. Last night, we did a collaboration with the store next door and had a mommy daughter style session. Michelle picked some really wonderful outfits for my daughter! She loves them! Not only is she happy with the comfort, but she feels beautiful and I know she will have these outfits until she grows out of them! Yes, you will spend more than the garbage you normally buy at department stores, but your kid will be comfortable and will be able to wear her favorite dress or leggings for as long as she can squeeze into them!!

I needed flower girls dresses for my two cousins who live out in twentynine palms. I don't know…read moretheir sizes or what kind of dress they liked so I drove up from San Diego and they came into town just to visit this shop. Michelle was out doing a personal errand, but I called and explained how we we're all visiting Carlsbad just for her store and she came back immediately! I was so grateful that she made time for us, and she was very helpful with showing the girls which dresses to try, which size to get, and which colors were available. They each found the perfect dress, and when the dresses arrived in store, Michelle rushed the delivery to my house! I am beyond pleased with this store and the personal service. I hope I don't have little girls because everything in her shop was so cute and I'll end up buying everything!

Cute store great prices fun handmade jewelry owner was a gem! I always enjoy seeing a women owned…read morebusiness straight from the heart!

I didn't know this thrift store even existence until I saw it by accident, when I was in the area…read more This was a cute little shop! They mainly have clothing and shoes, I didn't notice furniture or household items. The prices are decent and offer a sale wall as well. The staff were nice and welcoming which is always appreciated. I definitely will add this to my list of thrift shops.

Been here several times and without exception employees are friendly and helpful. Great selection…read moreof everything Oceanside. Have bought t-shirts, aloe vera, hats and trinkets for the littles on several occasions. Prices are on par with other souvenir shops but the selection and service stand out above the rest.

Such a cool gift shop! It's so much bigger inside than it looks from the outside, and they have all…read morekinds of trinkets, clothing, and gifts you would want. From shirts, sweaters, mugs, swim wear, Keychains, kids and adult shoes to magnets and bottle openers, they have it all and in every color! The employees were super friendly and welcomed me in as soon as I entered. I really enjoyed coming in!

The staff member, Kaylei had such an attitude when I asked a question on the price based on their…read morediscounts and was not welcoming at all. She was very stuck up just sitting at the register.

I just want to say odalis was SUPER helpful, she is super sweet, great personality, such an amazing…read moresmile, and even super funny, she honestly made my day, the store is super lucky to have her

It's a great Zara store. It's located on the lower floor if you go in the front entrance facing…read moreI-78. It's also next to H&M, which is great for one stop shopping. There are some great food outlets right there too, like Wetzels Pretzels and Surf City Smoothies. My tween granddaughter also loves the toy store right there, as they have a good selection of squishy's and NeDohs.

It felt so uncomfortable to shop there. I was followed around by a store associate like if I was…read moregoing to steal clothes when I didn't even have a bag just a wrist wallet. Everything I touched she would go and fix as soon as I put it down. I guess that's what I get for not shopping online this time instead. I can see why this store is so empty according to the reviews already on here.

Another in the books for COVID-19 times; grab a coffee, shop small, work and social distance all at…read morethe same time. I first stepped foot in The Rising Co. pre-pandemic. This was during their early set-up they were just settling into this comfortable space. Oceanside has created several community shared spaces over recent years, adding to the craft beer, local wine and thriving food scene. A co-op style environment, where local artists, makers and creatives show off there work and which you can support and shop SoCal. There is one of a kind art, fashion and jewelry. An added bonus is coffee, so you can linger longer with abundant seating around. It's one of those places where you will always get your find on; a card, a baby gift, a plant. I picked up some glow in the dark tattoos. Check out this ever changing spot in South O'side... #TheRisingCo #SouthOceanside #LingerLonger #SeaborneCoffee

A gem in oceanside. Coffee was delicious, but it did take a few minutes to get my americano. Prices…read moreare in line with other gourmet coffee shops ($3-$5 for a drink). The ambiance is really sweet. Came on Saturday after a workout class, which is co-located here in the parking lot.

Spent some time in Asylum buying a couple bracelets and hunting for sandals for my college-age son…read more The owner (I believe?? Rich?) was incredibly helpful explaining the differences in sandals, how to fit them, and with helping us figure out which were best for my kid. He let him try on all the pairs, talked to him about which were better for his needs and how they should fit. He didn't have to do any of this, but did! Challenge was they were sold out of my son's size. This man coulda tried to talk him into something else (wherein we would have left temporarily happy but ultimately displeased), but he did not. He sent us down the way to another local shop in the hopes they'd have what we needed (they also did not). We returned and he made sure to give my son the model info so we could buy the right ones on our own and was super helpful and pleasant about all of it. Sure, I would have preferred to buy them directly at the store, but it wasn't to be and unlike some big box or online place, he gave wonderful human service like only a small shop can. 100% recommend coming here for some shopping. They have a good wetsuit selection, body boards and surf boards for sale, wax, Vans, swimsuits, sandals, clothing and more. The inventory is great and the staff is a bonus. Thanks again, Asylum!

I like this surf shop, and the vibe it maintains as the downtown changes rapidly. Feels more like a…read morelocal spot than this touristy stuff flooding Oceanside. Prices of course as quite inflated since it's so close to the Strand. If you need essentials stay inland for your sunblock and whatever. I love the Oceanside Low Life gear. It is homage to the locals and the surfing culture. Typically representing Oside with this hat more often than not. Worth supporting the real locals!! Check it out.

Have been coming here since opening but I'm reconsidering my many purchases. Bought a dress and…read morerealized it really wasn't my color and still had tags on. Bought 4 months ago in March and i know I've seen one in store recently but when I finally had someone suggest I return it-I was told the store policy changed to 4 months and I was over and it was not returnable! I swear I never do this and got turned away at Nordstroms after making special trip there. Not even store credit. Told to sell on some app I never heard. I'm 67 and don't really want to add more frustration to this. Disappointed.

I like how this location is close to me, but that's about it. The staff are scarce so if you are…read moreneeding help or assistance good luck. I was trying to find an item I had seen at the SM location and practically searched the whole store and couldn't find it. I also couldn't find any staff that could help. I finally made my way to the fitting room and asked the lady there for assistance, and she was of no help at all. So, besides lack of help, the selection they offer here is not as great as the other locations either. Overall, if you're looking for basic items, and know where they are located and won't need any help, this is decent otherwise, go to the other locations

1. Friendly service 2. An amazing selection from jewelry to…read morehats. 3. Great prices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4. Clean and very well organized store. 5. A great way to represent my city of Oceanside.

Our friend who passed away three months ago, had a deep love for his city of Oceanside. When we…read morewent to his memorial this past Saturday, someone was wearing a shirt that was totally his style. I was informed that it came from here. I have driven by MadStrange dozens of times, if not hundreds and never knew what it was until recently. I noticed the font of the "Oceanside" logo above the doorway and felt my heart skip a beat. Walking in, was like walking into Steven's closet! I recognized numerous caps, shirts, hoodies and stickers. I teared up and nearly cried while shopping. I picked up some matching t-shirts for myself and my husband that Steven wore often, and a couple other things. If you are a tourist visiting Oceanside or you are proud to live here, I highly recommend this little store! *RIP, Sgt Steven D, aka SGTCROW, we love and miss you.* Pros: - nicely curated, local - friendly - reasonable pricing Cons: - not the best side of town - parking lot design sucks - tops are a bit on the long side (not great for shorter people)