Fun store with a variety of goods and gifts for everyone. Service hospitality was friendly and…read moreaccommodating. The value was good and items purchased brighten up the recipient. I love the Variety of paper products, pens and greeting cards. Plenty of hot sauces and candies. So much fun stuff! Thank you!

Fun place to shop for anything from wine to jewelry. I bought some canned sardines, wine, earrings…read moreand cologne. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I wanted to contact the owner about this, but I was unable to get their information--so here I am…read more On Friday, my 20-year-old and I walked into this store after grabbing a sweatshirt off the rack outside. When we walked in, a manager--large in stature--was leaning over a much smaller young lady working the register, screaming in her face. From what little we heard, we easily figured out he was angry that she went to someone else (possibly the owner) with an issue. "I AM THE MANAGER OF THIS STORE... YOU SPEAK TO ME...!!!!!" The young lady could only mutter, "Yes, sir," as she buried her head in her chest and stared at the floor. We were so mortified and shocked that all I could do was look at and address the girl, ignoring the man as he quickly changed his tone and tried to address me. I've been kicking myself ever since for not saying something to him right then and there. When we were done at the beach, we stopped back in the store to check on her. We caught up with her just as she was leaving through the back door. I asked if she was okay and told her that he cannot speak to her like that--that it's workplace harassment, an abuse of power, etc.--and encouraged her to tell the owner. She immediately said no, clearly fearful of that suggestion. Why wouldn't she be, after the manager was basically threatening her? I asked if I could contact the owner, and she declined that as well. Again, understandable. Meanwhile, the manager was standing at the back door watching us. Once I saw him, I told her not to worry about giving me the name. I said if her manager asked what I wanted, she could just say I was thanking her for selling me the sweatshirt. Later that day, still really uncomfortable with the idea that this could be ongoing, I spoke to Carlsbad PD, mostly to see if there was a way to get the owner's information. There wasn't. But at least now there is a report of all of this, so if they do fire her for anything related, or if things get worse for her, there's documentation of it.

Nice store with much versatile choices. Service is nice and on the ball to help. Enjoyed the…read moreexperience.

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!

A huge selection of charming and unique gifts. Some finer jewelry with Larimar. Good service…read more Gifts for the hard to purchase individual. Prices appear competitive and comparable with a few sale pieces.

I have no understanding as to WHY Linda's Gifts does not have more stars! I came and visited this…read moreshop for the first time today and was amazed by how many gifts and fun items they carry, and then even gift wrap for FREE! That is unheard of. From my understanding, Linda is real and she has owned this shop for over 30 years. She has filled it to the brim with some amazingly unique items. They have cards, jewelry, soaps, canned stuffed animals, kitchen items, fresh chocolates, candy and so much more. It's hard to leave without purchasing something, and it's probably something you were expecting. I loved all the treats and treasures! Plus, the staff are all a wonderful group of women, who were all so kind and helpful. Looking forward to coming back soon!

The salesperson was friendly and very helpful. They went out of their way to search for the right…read morecolor hat and easily helped me find the right water bottle for my grown grandchild. I am please with the quality of the hat and the water bottle.

From the owner: Add one final stop to your vacay shopping spree with our on-the-spot souvenir shop! Here to serve…read moreall your tourist needs, this pop-up is the perfect place to go to catch the same essence as our full-size store in the Carlsbad Village. From bottle openers to hoodies, we have the greatest gifts here for your right at the mall, so there's no need to wander further when looking for the perfect souvenir! Our employees are great at guiding you to the right item for a family, friend, or any other loved one! We are located nearby Fashionphile, Skechers, and the Children's Train Station.

"So, won't you carry me back to California I've been on the…read moreroad too long Take me to the West Coast, daddy And let me be where I belong" (Carole King) Back to Cali is a very nice souvenir store selling a ton of cool California stuff. We saw a big lineup of men's and women's clothes including tank tops, sweatpants, shirts, hoodies, leggings, cropped shirts and hats. Souvenirs are everywhere- stickers, mugs, phone cases, postcards, and more. The store is very well organized, super neat and enjoyable to just browse around in. Our contact person, Babek, was very helpful when we were trying to figure out how to disengage the rope bracelets we liked from their wood column of a stand. We picked up two postcards and two bracelets for the grand kids and a gorgeous Carlsbad vinyl sticker for our car for just $16.15..

Very cute place to buy sunglasses jewelry shirts all types trinkets …read more It's in an adorable mall outdoors upstairs and downstairs The price range is worth it . The workers are nice and ask if you need anything . If you put your phone number in the systems you acquire perks . This time it was tax exempt rate . I bought a pink tee and my daughter bought a pink top 4 stars only because it's a little cramped . But it's cool

I came in yesterday for an impromtu visit, which turned into a $500 little shopping spree. I live…read moreout of town, away from the beach, and have been keeping my eye out for cute, practical, classy, and good quality pieces for an upcoming Hawaii vacation. Sue was the associate who was on shift, and what i can say, is she delivered 5 service! I ended up purchasing 5 pieces total, (2 dresses, 1 jumpsuit, a romper, and a super cute shoulder bag), 2 of which Sue chose for me, while I was in the fitting room. They clothes are beautiful, and will be perfect for my Hawaiian getaway! That being said, it was the service that stood out most to me. These days, great clothing & accessories can be found all over the place. However, excellent customer service seems to be a thing on the past, but not at Mermaids. Thank you Sue, for your engagement, attention, and help with choosing just what i was hoping to find! Oh, she also served my sweet husband a beer while he helped me, as well with his zipper expertise, and much valued opinion! I highly recommend Mermaids for their beautiful, and fantastic quality women's wear.

Mermaids is a women's apparel boutique located at Carlsbad Village Faire…read more The boutique has chic, relaxing and inviting ambience.The decor and furniture has a mixture of soft and light blue color and crisp white which reflects the beach environment. I visited the women's apparel, but I realized there is another Mermaids boutique for children and gift shop. Unfortunately, it was closed by the time I stopped by. The boutique has a nice selection of chic and fashion clothes as well as casual style for the beach. They also have beautiful accessories. The price was reasonable. The staff were very nice. Definitely, I will come back to Mermaids

I want to give this very special gifting, boutique 10 stars if I could! The care that Khara put…read moreinto selecting these very beautiful candles and gifts, for any occasion is out of this world! Mariana who works there is an absolute angel, and I just love her sense of humor as we're picking out unique and funny gifts for friends and family.they do large gifts for corporations,clients, my realtor, friends consistently use Khara's collective for their closing clients . It's my one stop shop if they if I want a gift mailed and packaged beautifully, they make me look like a rockstar when I'm gifting! The people that I have sent to this boutique always call me afterwards and thank me because once you know it, you will always use them! Prices are great. The finish product looks like a million bucks!

Five Stars just aren't enough. Khara is the absolute best at what she does. Her shop is full of…read moreunique and special gift items for every occasion. I shop for my family, myself, and she does a great job with corporate gifting as well. Khara isis the one stop shop for your gift needs. The attention to detail on her wrapping and beautiful presentation is truly a talent and makes gifting so easy. Khara collective will become your go to for every gifting need and you will want to go back just to hang out with her and her staff. They are so personable and fun!