For a couple of months I've been searching for gemstones and geodes for my son's birthday, and I randomly stumbled upon this place while driving through the area. I am NOT disappointed -- the variety they offer is incredible. The moment I walked in, the energy was amazing. I made it about halfway through the store when a man in a beautiful blue polo shirt approached me with a fan of SuperLotto tickets. He told me to choose one. I pointed to one, and he laughed and said, "It must be your first time in here. Take one for yourself." I honestly thought it was a magic trick He asked what brought me in, and when I mentioned it was for a kid's birthday party, he explained that everything is sold by weight. He handed me a basket and told me to fill up the container with the colored gems and rocks. So I did... plus more. I walked the aisles at least 7-8 times because I just couldn't decide -- everything was beautiful. I spent way more time in there than I planned to. It's a family‑owned business, and Shlomo is such a kindhearted man. He even offered us a Nutella dessert. The whole experience was warm, welcoming, and honestly unforgettable. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place. I'm definitely coming back with my son so he can "dig" the place too. A true hidden gem. I picked up a few large gems, 20 geodes, a basketful of gems, heart shaped rose quartz, a cat bronze art. well worth it! I was drawn probably because he shares the same birthday as my best friend! read more

Pacific Beads - The photos don't justify what's inside. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in today for some new jewelry with a friend. Elizabeth let us try on every ring we wanted and brought some out that she thought we would like. She probably spent around 15-20 minutes with us. I got a sterling silver dolphin cuff/bracelet which they happily polished for me. It seems to be very good quality- they even offered that if it broke I could always bring it back and they would solder it back together for me. It takes a little while to find the right size/style but it is worth it! I will definitely be coming back. read more

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The selection was great, and the value was great too! But the service was wonderful. The staff really know what they are selling.

Holy moly this place is fantastic!! I had no idea it was here but Yelpers led me to my new favorite place for crystals!! I'm an energy healer and I needed a pendulum. They had a variety, as well as supplies that I bought to make my own. The owners are SUPER knowledgeable and very friendly, as are the staff (Caesar and Margaret (?) [Sorry if I got those names wrong]!! And the prices are really great... none of the markup that you would get at a "swanky" spiritual store. They even give you a lottery ticket (fingers crossed!) and a piece of baklava! The only difficulty was the fact that they were super busy on a Saturday afternoon so there was definitely a wait to get help. (I'll come midweek next time). But everything else about it made it 100% worth any wait time... I am so appreciative to have found this place! I will definitely be back!!! read more

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I have nothing but kind words to say about this shop. Organization- fantastic. Customer service- amazing. Variety- great. Pricing- shockingly affordable!! The staff at a crystal shop in La Mesa. Recommend recommended Pacific beats to me after I mentioned that I was looking for a certain size of crystal beads. This shop is located nicely in the Convoy District. It's perfect to stop by for a visit at between your grocery store visits and Boba stops on Claremont Mesa Drive. I bought several sets of beads here. I was extremely impressed and pleasantly surprised by the low prices that I found in the shop. I bought a set of obsidian, fluorite, and labradorite beads. I also purchased some metal wire for making a bracelet, and a small chunk of quartz. My total was less than $40. They offer daily discounts for makers and a 30% discount for people who have their own business! They even gave out some pastries while I was there. It was so lovely to visit. I'll be back again soon for my next crafting project! read more

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This is a wonderful business with super-helpful staff. The owner is kind and generous, and has kept the prices low for the many years that I have been a customer. If you need beads, or beading supplies, or collect any type of stone, this is where you should be shopping! AND, besides having a huge selection, Shlomo gives each customer a lottery ticket. read more

Best energy, best service, best selection! If you're lucky you get a lotto ticket from the owner. Thank you!! read more

Pacific Beads - Tigers eye, onyx, obsidian, pearl, etc.. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been shopping here for crystal beads and crystals for year. Shlomi and team and wonderful. Product variety and prices are excellent. Best place in San Diego to shop for crystals and beads. read more

I have been going here for 10 years and Pacific Beads is THE best bead, stone, and crystal store in southern California. You cannot change my mind. The owner and staff are the nicest, most knowledgeable, and kindest people I have ever met at a crystal shop. The vibes are immaculate and you can feel it the second you walk in the shop. The selection is insane and turnover is quick. Everytime I cone in they have an entirely new selection of beads, jewelry, and crystals. I have gotten all my prettiest pieces here. From flames, to slabs, to bracelets, to rings, they've got it all. Their prices are also quite literally unbeatable. I have gotten multiple flames here for a steal! Their towers can be as low as three dollars and go all the way up to massive more expensive pieces. No matter how far you are, this is worth the visit! Feel free to ask staff prices and enjoy every second. read more

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Such a gem! My mom and I went to Michael's looking for beads, and the selection was terrible and lots out of stock. I jumped online to find another beach shop and found this one. it was super easy to find and in a shopping center with plenty of parking. I was surprised when we walked inside at how massive it is. I was surprised to learn that they used to be in a much larger facility, but had to downsize during. There was plenty of staff working, all that were very knowledgeable about everything they sold and the availability of inventory. You could tell that all of them really enjoy their job. The owner is so friendly and warm. He walked right up to us and gave us lottery tickets. He says he hands them out to people all the time just to bring a smile to their face when they're in his store. Another person working delicious Persian pastries that he shared with us! It was just so fun and welcoming. My mother and I purchased multiple items and were very happy with the selection and price. We really just enjoyed the entire experience. At the end, we literally hugged a couple people lol that's how loving and welcoming it was! I've told several friends about this store and I highly recommend checking it out! They don't have just beats, they have all kinds of chains, stones, jewelry, bracelets, unique, decor, etc., If anything it just feels so good to be around good people and supporting a business like this. My mom and I literally felt so good when we walked out, any place that makes you feel better walking out then before you walked in is a gem. read more

What a beautiful store! We were greeted with warm smiles, helpful and knowledgeable staff and even yummy treats! Amazing selection of not only beads, but gemstones, precious stones raw and polished, silver jewelry and custom made pieces. So pretty, we spent an hour and it wasn't enough for me and my three girls. The prices are almost like wholesale and we will not ever go anywhere else for all of our treasures. read more

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Nice quality stones and findings. I'd definitely shop there again if I was in the area.

This is my favorite spot for jewelry and crystals!!! The workers are so sweet. Every time I'm there I feel like family and they even recognize me now. I wouldn't go anywhere else for the quality and the price of the jewelry. read more

Pacific Beads - Both pendants were purchased here. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend recommended checking this place out so we hurried before they closed for the day. Here was our experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Plaza parking. You shouldn't have any issues really. Vibes - You're in the Convoy area thus generally there's a lot of good food to eat. So feel free to feast before or after you go gem shopping. The place itself is great. The exteriors are not too flashy but once you're in the store, you're in a cave mine with all these gems in different shapes and sizes. You can spend a good 30 minutes here just looking around and talking to the employees. Great for bulk or simple finds. PRODUCTS Awesome! Great selections! I got some hematites (helps reduce anxiety). The bundle set was about $5 which was a pretty good deal. CUSTOMER SERVICE Cesar was great! Knowledgeable about his gems and respectable to all customers. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars | Awesome! Great selections, reasonable prices, and good energy. I had a fond experience here thus I certainly can see myself coming back here. For all your crystal heads, do check this place out! TIPS: * Check their website for live stream sales! read more

Pacific Beads - Woot! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

Wonderful business, helpful staff, and an expansive selection of high quality crystal and gem treasures!

I absolutely love this store. They have everything. This is the place for real people looking for crystals, Gems & stones. High quality jewelry to ware or repurpose. I can't say enough positive things! SHLOMO and his team know the value of kindness. You can feel it every time you go in the shop. It's definitely not the average cookie cutter Mystic Shop. It's BETTER!!!! read more

This place is such a hidden gem (no pun intended). It has such good energy and sooo many eclectic types of crystals to choose from. I saw amethyst wands, Tibetan singing bowls, selenite sticks, sage bundles you name it! The owner is super nice and he has been giving out lottery tickets to visitors for the last twenty plus years, regardless of if you make a purchase or not! They're wholesale store so crystals can be purchased by the pound. When I was here, they had discount for the crystals and 50% off many of the glass beads on the wall. read more

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Dunno much about bead shops honestly but this place is fun and we felt welcomed. read more

We love coming here but have had now two interactions with the younger lady with black hair who works here. The man who owns the store is so sweet and kind and takes the time to speak with you and teach you all about the crystals in his store. We witnessed her being so rude to him again at the checkout. This happened the last time we went there too and it's so off putting when you're buying crystals for energy and prosperity and you get up to spend over $100 and you get her. Highly recommend the owner does not allow her to be customer facing or she takes some customer service training. read more

The most impressive display of crystals, gemstones and stones I've ever seen in my 69 years of living. You will see polished stones you never knew existed. Prices are beyond good. The staff becomes a positive part of your life and feels more like long time friends. A hidden treasure I only recently discovered. read more

Gosh, I feel like FAMILY here! I was guided toward wiring when fixing a favorite necklace and pendulum I had, and then I find tons more things I want! Because I happen to do selling of my wares part time (mostly with crochet and occasionally jewelry and pendulums) - they gave me a wholesale discount! AND every time I have went, I receive a free lottery ticket! I recently got some excellent beads for crocheting into a lacy garment I am making and it looks amazing! LOVE this place, they're the best! read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. I never had this great of an experience entering a new store. Shlomo was very inviting and his prices are so affordable. I am never going anywhere else for beads and crystals ever again!!! The service was amazing and they be giving out the best deals no BS. read more

This store is AMAZING. When I say that I'm not exaggerating. Shlomo and Pnina are wonderful hosts to their beautiful store. When you walk in your are greeted with a lotto ticket and usually a sweet to eat. The selection of crystals is more than you would ever expect from a store. They have EVERYTHING and more. The staff is always friendly and eager to help you find what you are looking for (and most of the time things I'm not looking for but have to have). It doesn't even matter because I can guarantee you will not find a better price. And just for a bonus Shlomo does a live sale every Monday and Thursday starting at 530 (and then I buy more there too). Those orders are easy pickup at their store. read more

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Such an awesome spot. Get all my crystals and rings here, love the energy and the people. Really good and knowledgable people. Incredible value and selection read more

My friend and I visited this store for the first time today. 5 stars for the friendliness of the staff! The owner of the store seems super kind and genuine. The store has a beautiful selection of beads and gems for really good prices. I picked out a string of beads as a gift for my mom! :D read more

Excellent customer service and large selection. Take a moment to stop by, an assure you won't regret it. read more

My friend showed me her beautiful rock collection and I was hypnotized! She suggested we go one day and I told her "Do u have time right now?" So we went driving 28 minutes north to get to Clairemont Mesa Boulevard from Dairy Mart Road at 1:45pm when traffic starts here in San Diego! Oh when we got there my eyes lit up big as saucers. I was like a little girl in a candy store. We were greeted by a friendly young dark haired gentleman who remembered my friend even offering us some sort of baklava like pastry to try! It was delicious but that still couldn't steal my attention to all that they had for sale. They had beautifully polished rose quartz as well as cracked open raw crystal like formations, polished into hart shaped, flames, spheres and even obelisks. They were mesmerizing. Each rock seems to give off certain energies or attract certain vibrational energies of love, luck or healing. They have information on each rock u can learn about. It's fascinating but the rocks or crystals actually sell themselves because they are so beautiful and at this warehouse type establishment, you can obtain these precious stones at a bargain price compared to other stores. Not everything is labeled. The staff is great about weighing each specimen for you to determine the final price of the object. I took such a long time deciding on my desired pieces. Cesar would come occasionally to check on me to see if I needed any help. I told him I was having a difficult time selecting which ones I wanted soap bar cut, heart, or sphere. He just told me to take my time and choosing was the fun of it. That made me feel so much better. We pretty much spent hours there almost closing the place down by the time we were done. I was looking at all the heart shaped rose quartz with "LOVE" etgraved in it along with Schlomo underneath the word "love" when Schlomo came by and told me, that's my name! Hahaha! Clever marketing. He told me his name means love! Awwww. In the midst of my visit, Shlomo asked me if it was my first time in the store and I affirmed that it was. He held up two lotto tickets in front of my face and asked me to pick one. He said he always wants to see me smiling and happy. The store has a lot to offer if you're into beautiful rocks of different shapes and sizes. It seems they are a wholesale store with awesome prices. The staff is very nice, helpful and friendly. We spent hours here just browsing for gifts and stuff we were attracted to. Come by and check out their supply! They even have necklaces, beads, bracelets, bowls and much more! Their storefront is Crystals & Beads and their receipt says Pacific Beads. read more

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So technically I don't go shopping at the store but I do work there in organizing the selection. The selection is really good. They have a lot of great items at a fantastic value. I would have to say the service is really excellent. We have multiple people who help with the service. They help people with the things that they buy. Everyone is really friendly and knows a lot about the items we sell. Come visit us! Shop local and small businesses. read more

Love Love Love this beautiful store - it was like Disneyland! I immediately felt the positive energy and was greeted warmly by the owners when I first walked in. The selection was so vast that I could spend hours here. While I'm not a true collector and know very little about crystals, rocks and stones, I know I definitely 'feel" their beauty and energy. I can't wait to come back without my husband so I can really indulge my senses. read more

Pacific Beads - Wow! Only $32 for this beauty - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

What a delightful hidden gem! It's in one of those nondescript street side malls, but has a veritable treasure trove of beads and stones. The proprietors were welcoming and friendly and even gave me a free lottery ticket. The prices are reasonable with a huge selection of. I will definitely be back! read more

Seriously the coolest place. So many types of crystals and the friendliest staff. Definitely worth checking out, affordable too!

Incredible selection, service and price! I've never been anywhere like this where the staff is 2nd to none and the selection is endless. After all of that their prices cannot be beat. Check it out. I bet you will find something that you want to buy. Don't worry it's painless. read more

I literally cannot say enough good things about this business. The customer service was beyond phenomenal. The inventory and selection, phenomenal as well. I went into the store stressed out over things going on in my life, and walked out incredibly happy because of the way I was treated and all of the positive energy. So appreciative and beyond grateful to have found this store, and I will definitely be back. read more

I stopped by here for the first time in years. I was not disappointed! Prices were as good if not better than I remembered. The woman who helped me was really nice and patient! I was so happy with my purchases, customer service and the prices! Selection was amazing too for all your jewelry/gemstone needs! read more

Amazing crystals good vibes. Rare items. Helpful employees. recommended for the serious collector as well as for hobbies

This was an amazing experience from beginning to end. Everyone was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We were greeted right away and givin a lottery ticket for just coming. The man that gave us the lottery ticket was extremely helpful he was able to tell me what kind of stone my beads were so I could make sure they were in touch with what I want from my beads. This store is also extremely affordable. I won't be going anywhere else other than this shop for my stones and gems. read more

Pacific Beads - $2 bead bracelets - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

Is one of the best stores . You find everything you need . Actually when you go in is like where should I start looking?! The people that work are very friendly. The prices are amazing. Thank you for the lottery ticket! read more

Came in here with my mom who was searching for materials to make a necklace. I have zero creativity so I was, "just along for the ride." Now, I know nothing about beads or anything in this store. I walked in to an amazing warehouse of chakra stones, beads, and what seemed to be every possible material you could want or need to be creative or decorate your space with beautiful "energy." The people who own/run this place are complete rays of sunshine and the absolute nicest people on this planet. Employees were just as fabulous. Great place. Great energy. Lots of selection! Shop local! read more

Continue with the exceptional customer service; delightful, whimsical atmosphere, most importantly ALL the beads n' other assortment of items that you can stay in your establishment for hours on end and shop until you drop. Thank you Thank you Thank you. read more

Great little store. I popped in while visiting San Diego from North County and their new location still has the same great feel as the old one. I picked up a few items that were very well priced and enjoyed looking at all of the other jewelry and rocks. Cesar was particularly helpful with showing me items that were in cases and polished a silver ring I was wearing that was super tarnished and, I thought, beyond fixing. I definitely recommend visiting this store. While I didn't win the lotto this time (they give lotto tickets when customers walk in) I'm sure I will have many more chances as this is now a favorite and even closer to my errands in San Diego versus their old location. read more