I find myself wandering into Midnight Sun every time I'm nearby. They have a nice selection of…read morecrystals in about 1/3 of the store (and a wide array of price points) while the rest of it features other metaphysical products plus jewelry, clothing, and associated "hippie"/boho odds and ends. Folks have been friendly whenever I've come in, and they really stood out when I brought my young niece in. She is in grade school, and we had a chat in advance about how it was an "eyes, not hands" store -- I kept her very close because I didn't want to be the person who lets a kid get rowdy around fragile items! My niece made great behavioral choices, and she picked out a pendant. The person behind the counter was so lovely with her and invited her to look at the color options for the necklace cord, which thrilled her! She wore her necklace proudly the rest of the day, and I think her first experience in a store like this being such a positive one will put her on the path of loving shiny rocks the way I do.

While there is a large selection and my wife enjoyed the store…read more This review is less about the store but the uncomfortable "joke" made by a woman who worked at the store. My two year old girl was about to go behind the register and the lady said something akin to "Want to put her for work? We can tie her upside down by her little toes?" She didn't say it in a rude tone, but what the.... I get it. Your into crystals and magic. You may even believe yourself to be a witch, but my two year daughter is not a sacrificial lamb or something to hanged by her toes. I just awkwardly smiled and walked out the store.

Great experience! There is a lot of new things planned like classes and drum circles. I saw Cat and…read moreshe was super caring, accepting and accurate. The portal is very supportive of women and is a big bonus to the JAX area

From the owner: What makes us unique is that we are right in the hub of the Five Points area, and we have created a…read morehealing environment and space for people of all walks of life to level their life or energy up. We really like to bring like minded and diverse people to our space with the overall idea of up-leveling the consciousness of the world and our beloved community. We are all about positive energy and how we can be the best space for this to come together with that in mind. So, between our healers who work daily inside The Portal from 11-6pm with private clients, to workshops and events we host personally or that we rent out to, our mission is simple…. Let’s all level up in LOVE. The Portal is THAT place !

Crafty, seasonal, artsy gifts on one side of the house and furniture creations on the other. Lovely…read moreconversation, I was tempted to grab a few gifts in this pleasant little shop. I will undoubtedly be back for a few items, I was plotting birthday and Christmas gifts while wandering through the house. Love the eclectic little light fixtures! If you are looking for a different spin on some traditional decor- this is your place.

From the owner: Unique gifts, seasonal decor, party supplies, jewelry, candles, bath & body, stationery, wedding…read moreinvitations

Such a cute shop located in the heart of Riverside and 5 Points. This small boutique has so much to…read moreoffer. The staff are helpful and friendly. Prices range from affordable to expensive depending on what you pick out. I tried on so many tips and dresses and ended up with one cute top and a dress. They sell an array of jewelry and other accessories as well. Be sure to come when you are in the area, you won't be disappointed.

I alway try to shop local and Jane Doe Five Points and Avondale make it easy and a joy! Great…read moreclothing , unique jewelry and amazing gifts. My go-to store when I need that special gift. Try them out, you won't be disappointed!

Nice little shop. Has a nice selection of collectibles. A few stood out to me. I will go back up…read morethere and pick them up soon.

I was disappointed the dog wasn't working today, but everyone needs a day off. The collection of…read moregoods were to look at. I enjoyed how they used their dog in the selection of picture frames.

Don't sleep on your local bookstores!…read more We participated this morning in a group walk and afterward, of course we had to stop into the bookstore! It's basically the law - you're in San Marco square, you go to San Marco book store. The book selection is ever evolving so there is always some new treasure to discover among the stacks. And often, I find books in there less expensive than Amazon. And there is a selection of books with author signatures as well, for no additional cost. Some of the signed ones have been ordered from the publisher, but a good portion of those come from live author events the book store participates in. There are so many wonderful events you can attend here, like the author signings mentioned above (and of course a slew of other things) And often, those authors will sit for a chat. I discovered a new favorite author when I accidentally stumbled into one of those events. It was neat to hear her discuss her book and answer some great questions. The. Store is also very involved in the community around them which I love. (The owner even participates in the group walks in the area sometimes!) They also partner with the library for some larger author signings and other events. If you love reading, this is a must visit!

A wonderful surprise find was this bookstore. They have lots of books of all kinds there. I…read morepersonally loved that Harry Potter got his own section for not only books. They had games and other collectible items in the Harry Potter section. They may have that book you been looking for but cannot seem to find.