Don't trust this business. The owner, Ruth, doesn't pay the…read morevendors, suppliers, and contractors who did the work and provided services for her business. She gave out payment checks. Later the checks got returned "insufficient funds". The physical location at 1070 Marina Village pkwy, Alameda, might no longer be existing.

From the owner: Custom Candles in hand made , hand painted ceramics. Each ceramic can be brought back and refilled…read morewith your scent of choice. Candles that are customized and sustainable. Book your get together today

4 July '26-Great selection of cards, gifts, music, and clothes. Helpful service. Gay owned.read more

Modern Mouse is such a special gem in our community. I absolutely love the welcoming, neighborhood…read morevibe every time I walk in. The staff is incredibly kind and genuinely supportive of local makers. It is the perfect place to find unique gifts created by talented artists and small businesses. There is always something thoughtful, creative, and beautifully curated. If you are looking to shop local and support makers while finding the perfect gift, this is the spot

Love this candle store and how they will anoint the candles! Highly recommend! Great selection and…read morefriendly staff.

I love this place. They are so kind and knowledgeable and the products are top notch. Very happy…read morethat this is in my neighborhood, I can't wait to come back!

Groovy shop with helpful wonderful people and magical potions. They have the far out items I need…read moreand of quality source.

I've been shopping at this place for years, and they have had some lovely products. They…read morediscontinued a lot of them recently because of changing laws around certain herbs, but my review today is specifically about their Solomon Islands kava. I bought a bag of it the other day, and I brewed it a couple different times. Times. First I used the blender method and I added some coconut milk and sunflower lecithin because it can increase the extraction of kavalectones. I then then did the traditional hand kneading method, and I started off also using the coconut milk and lecithin, and some warm but not hot water, and I needed it for a good 30 minutes after letting it soak for a half an hour beforehand, and I did get a little bit of the numbing sensation in the mouth from it, but other than that I felt absolutely nothing from it. From it. I go to kava bars regularly and the kava I get from there even from just one shell/ one beverage gives me a stronger feeling than drinking. What would be the equivalent of a tanoa bowl of twisted thistles kava. When I was doing some research on it, I also noticed that it's not listed as a noble kava variety which usually indicates a higher quality product. Their product is clearly very low quality! It's really disappointing. I bought this specific variety too because it's good for helping relax the body and muscles, more so than being heady like other varieties, but it did none of that, and just in case it was only me and my body chemistry having this experience, I also shared it with a friend who had the same lack of feeling from it. From it. Again, both myself and my friend go to kava bars regularly, and definitely can tell the difference! So if you actually want quality kava, you should probably order it directly from the kava bars or find another seller who can guarantee the quality of their product and also sell the noble varieties. Don't waste your money on their kava. I can't speak for a lot of their other products which I'm sure are just fine, but I'm frustrated that I wasted my money on something that is basically useless powder.

I first visited this shop during a samhain themed magical market they held, and it was so packed it…read morewas impossible to really browse like I would have wanted, although the market itself was lovely. I recently came back, and this review is primarily for that experience. The store itself is warm (at times uncomfortably so) but they do absolutely everything they can to keep folks comfortable while shopping including cold water, a fan by the books that is incredible, and they have some seats where one can rest if they get overly warm. I suspect the store temp itself is out of their control given the care with which they make their customers comfortable. As i wandered, Ash checked in on me several times. It was never in a way that made me feel watched or uncomfortable, and always about different products I was looking at, checking to see if I had any questions. The amount of attention felt personal but not overbearing as some small shops like this can be. We had a bit of a fun chat about crystals, which is one of his specialties. I will say the products there are high quality, and some of the prices reflect it. While some things were more than I'd prefer to spend for the item, it wasn't because the value isn't there, it just meant I couldn't buy thr whole store, although I wish I could have! I bought a statue, some items in jars, a cast iron mini cauldron because I use them for safe burning in ritual, and a fairy stone that was unique and calling me. I finished with an impromptu 20 minute tarot reading from Isabella. I have been reading tarot cards 27 years, and haven't had a professional reading in almost a long, but it just felt right in the moment. It was a general reading about my next life steps, and while the specifics are my own to hold onto, I will say that the information she shared directly reflected some very specific things about my life. I generally view tarot less as predictive and more as an exercise in reflection or reading influences, and this met that and then some. There were even a couple of times that specific things were mentioned that while I remained neutral didn't quite fit my way of being (little things like writing vs voicing thoughts), and as soon as the initial statement was made, she would say or.. and then say the exact alternative that would be more aligned with my personality. The fact that it happened at least 3 times, and that it wasn't just a series of examples but almost a self correction to what aligned with my energy, told me a lot about the connection Isabella has to her clients. In addition to the incredibly on point reading, she had such a warm and welcoming energy that I'm already tempted to plan my next reading, even though the reading reinforced my intuition about what I should be doing. Reading your own cards is great, but sometimes your opinions and bias can prevent you from considering other options. Having an incredible reader like Isabella available to give an outside read is a great tool. I will absolutely be back!

The most beautiful shop. I was visiting from another state and stopped in here twice! The person…read morewho helped us was very knowledgeable about everything in the store and was super nice.

I was looking around for a place that offered delivery to downtown Oakland and even though there's…read morea ton of flower shops there, I wanted a more unique flower arrangement than your typical mixed bouquets like many florists make, but look like the ones at Costco or Trader Joe's... just put together better I came across this one in Alameda and after looking at reviews and pictures I called to confirm hours and stopped by to place an order. The owner Karim was so sweet and knowledgeable. We were talking there for a few minutes and she was explaining how she personally goes out and picks her flowers from local vendors. I could have easily placed the order over the phone, but I wanted to drop off a card to be delivered as well and the owner was so nice about delivering that too. When the delivery day came, the driver kept me updated with everything and confirmed when they were dropped off at her office along with a picture of where it was left. I loved this place so much, I wouldn't mind driving from SSF to Alameda again for that special someone!

I've been going to Dandelion for years and always love stopping in! I really enjoy supporting a…read morelocal small business, and they always have such beautiful seasonal bouquets and fun little gifts. Great option for quick, personalized arrangements for every occasion.

Ancient Ways has such a sparkling vibe: but my favorite part of Ancient Ways is the opportunity to…read moredo a tarot reading with Bear Paw! I love being able to receive wisdom both from indigenous Bear Medicine and the orishas of Santeria. Bear Paw's multiracial lineage gives them a fresh approach on spiritual questions. But the best part is the way Bear Paw supports me through making needed changes in my life. It's rare to find spiritual support that is both compassionate AND forceful, and Bear Paw is definitely both. That's the magic of Bear Medicine, I guess. When you think about it, in nature, bears are fuzzy and adorable-- but they are also HUGE and STRONG. So be prepared for that strong Bear Medicine, okay? It's a good thing! Sometimes it takes a bear to push me off my ass and make me deal with my shit. We all need that, right?! Over the years, Bear Paw has helped me navigate my father's death, the reconstruction of my sexual self-image following a nasty divorce, and most recently, preparing for new partnership and motherhood. If you are navigating a challenging transition, Bear Paw is a powerful guide to have. I also love the way Ancient Ways will dress your candles for you and help you get whatever you need while staying within your budget. It really is so affordable. All my altar candles are Ancient Ways at this point I think.

I've been coming here for almost two years. The staff is great, but Bear Paw is the GOAT. I have a…read morestrong connection with her. Her candle dressing skills are incredible. Once, she put a car in my candle; I asked how she knew I was trying to buy a new car. She said she felt it. I've been burning candles with the intention of buying a fully loaded MY performance. Two weeks later, I was approved with a 1% interest rate, and I'm now driving my new car. Just so you know, these things don't happen overnight; I've been burning candles every full moon since September 2025. On June 19th, 2026 Bear Paw brought the candle to its final stage, and my thoughts came to fruition. I'm now working on freeing myself from all whom try to have Dominance over me. I'm confident I will soon be free of these strong holds and forces and I will use them all as my foot stool. I love Ancient Ways and I love me some Bear Paw. She works on Thurs & Sunday. Tell her Nube said hi.

I stopped by here to pick up some incense. Great selection on hand…read more This place is OG as it's the first black-owned Crystal shop in Oakland. Definitely coming here again, the owner was great!

Vibes-What a beautiful and serine space. Smells amazing and such a welcoming atmosphere…read more Love all the explanations of the different chakras, imbalances, and which crystals can assist. The queen- was personable and so helpful. Really talked us through what we wanted from the crystals and incense. She's a true practitioner and encouraging about her craft. She offers information and services. Then in the end, she even gave us advice on a few tasty black owned spots in the area.

Two Mary's Mercantile is a peak Alameda experience. It's such a scenic walk through one of our…read morelovely marinas and feels like an elevated Anthropologie with a waterfront view. Tiffany is a lovely human being who exudes joy, warmth, and welcome towards everyone who enters her beautifully appointed space. The shop smells like a dream and provides a little bit of everything for everyone. You really can't visit without bringing something home with you. I really love this shop and recommend it to everyone who's visiting or locals that haven't been.

I can't say enough good things about this place! Tiffany is the owner and brings a lovely energy to…read morethe shop and community. Alongside the incredible creation of unique gifts, apothecary items, home goods, etc, there are always cool happenings with pop-ups and workshops that empower local businesses and artists while fostering community. Give them a follow on Instagram where updates are regularly posted!

We highly recommend Evan Cannon at JLKB. We have been remodeling our kitchen and bath and chose…read moreJLKB for all our hardware fixtures after meeting with Evan Cannon. Evan is the best and we had a great experience working with him. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable and was the same pleasant, helpful person after we received our fixtures and happen to need help, as was our case. Evan helped us through the daunting selection process, explaining all the options thoroughly to make sure we had the right fixtures for our needs and design preferences. He always made himself available for questions and to address any concerns we had. We are beyond pleased with all the hardware fixtures Evan helped us select and are very happy we went to JLKB. Writing reviews is not our thing, but we wanted to share the great experience we had with Evan Cannon at JLKB because we know how stressful it is going through a home remodel, visiting showrooms, etc.

We just remodeled our master bathroom here in Oakland and chose JLKB to be our 'go to' for all our…read morehardware purchases. Anya at the Oakland location could not have served us better helping us navigate all the options to find the perfect fixtures and negotiating the delivery of such so all arrived in a timely fashion. The final outcome was spectacular! I highly recommend this business.