i was with my aunt and cousin last week and we stumbled upon this little shop. i thought it seemed cute, we walked in the ac was running and it seemed like a nice place. while the clothes weren't my personal interest, i thought it seemed great for others. my aunt was taking photos of the place, just like 1-4 ish as she loves that type of stuff. when we walked into the room where the cashier was, she saw my aunt take a photo of the hats or something. with an angry voice and demeanor, she asked "are you taking a video?!?", she replied "no" but the cashier continued and said "are- are you sure!?!" and my aunt about to lose her temper calmed down and said "no, i was just taking a couple pictures of the place" and the cashier still seemed a bit annoyed but continued to do her errand or whatever. this quite shocked me and while i understand that perhaps the cashier who i later found out (i believe!) was the owner or co-owner most likely didn't want a video of herself i feel like she could've handled the situation differently. either way i also read the reviews of this place the second we walked out and realized the main problem of the place is its customer service and support. and that's pretty much the foundation of a business. how you treat your customers. have a good day God bless read more

I absolutely love this boutique! They have the cutest outfits. Everything is so stylish, on trend, and reasonably priced. While there are a few higher-end pieces, it's definitely not your average overpriced boutique. Their clothes, accessories, and even the home goods are adorable and thoughtfully curated. Sophie, the owner, is so sweet, friendly, and genuinely personable; she makes the shopping experience even better. 10/10 would recommend Salt Culture! read more

By far my favorite boutique! The owner, Sophie and the Salt staff are wonderful and extremely helpful! All around great experience and will definitely be back! 10/10!! read more

I'm not a big one to review clothing shops, but this store and its owners plus fantastic staff separate it from any chain store I've been in. Up front of this very beach cottage is womenswear and some really cool housewares. Plus sunglasses that literally jumped onto Debs face and haven't come off since. But it's the vibe of help not sell that I love. Same for the back store that is Rob Machedo's store. His clothing line plus other menswear are again the perfect beach ware without the hype. Like Rob himself, it's about chill. His surfboard line is also available in the back. If you're cruising around Encinitas, this is a must visit! read more

What a cute little boutique here in the heart of Encinitas. Don't miss this place to find a bit of everything. Cute trinkets, gift items and nice clothing. This place is tiny but mighty! Don't miss a visit to shop! read more

I walked into this space hoping to find something to gift my daughter. The two blondes working there glared at me with the most unwelcoming expressions. I do not recommend even stopping in here for a peak. read more

really didn't like what this store had to offer, expensive and not up to date. also didn't liked he customer service, absolutely no culture just fake and rude read more

A cute little shop for the ladies. My wife found lots to look at and buy. Very nice causal wear. My wife loves this store! For the guys, go to the small store around back and get a cool Rob Machado (world famous Pipeline Masters surfer) t-shirt or sweatshirt! The staff is very friendly. Currently, masks are required inside (and they supply little plastic gloves). read more

this store has lied to me several times about which days and times they are open, I don't like this shop because of the service received from the team who works here. I took my business elsewhere. they are not open normal hours or days of the week. also had someone be really rude. overpriced and not so stylish clothes, went downhill. read more

Beautiful clothes and home goods. So nicely displayed, and such pleasant staff. Wish I had some photos to post with my review. Walked by the shop, one look in the window, and I had to go in. High quality fabrics, and rich nuetral colors make clothes investment pieces you'll wear for years. From what I saw fun tops start at $12 to $16, beautiful dresses are $75. I'm definitely going back for the sheer white halter dress. read more

Yay! Finally a great little boutique in Encintas that raises it up a notch. I passed this adorable shop last week when I was out walking with my husband. It's has very hip clothes and home items that are perfect for coastal lifestyle. I wanted everything in this store! I went back yesterday and bought two little additions for my home! Can't wait to go back The shop owner was there and she was so welcoming and not pushy. I would really give this place a try - I guarantee you will not leave empty handed! read more

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Discovered this gem of a boutique while in town from L.A. for the weekend. Found a great wedding gift- cheese boards & brass knives. Candles & lace bralettes. Here's why I love it: The owner was absolutely in her element, passionate, welcoming, informed about the products she carried, attentive, and cared about me finding the right things I loved. (Not just making a sale) Many home decor objects from around the globe. Good Prices Clean, open design. And- literally everything you see is for sale. There's great furniture pieces in there! Kinda regretting not grabbing one of the benches. read more

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I can't really speak to the front section of this store. It's a women's boutique and I'm neither fashionable nor a woman. Got a sneak peek of the back/only soft opened men's section last week though, and it's amazing! It's a converted granny flat and literally feels like you're hanging out in Rob Machado's man-cave. Lined with magazine clippings, amazing photos and music memorabilia. No joke, there's even a trophy of his for being inducted into the surf hall of fame! Not sure if it's real or a replica? You can buy rad men's surf clothing and custom boards or just hang out on the couch and pretend you're boys with Jack Johnson. Either way this place was a museum of amazing local culture. read more

So bummed we had a terrible experience. I really wanted to support local. My husband bought me a super cute dress for more than we would typically spend. It was a birthday gift, and he shopped early. Unfortunately, the dress didn't quite fit, so I went to exchange it. It was in perfect condition on a hanger with tags still on. However, because of their extremely small exchange window (2 weeks!) and the fact my husband had shopped early, I had missed their deadline. Now, I can understand small boutiques can't take out of season returns, but the same dress was still being sold in the store! I would have traded sizes or taken a store credit, but they wouldn't offer any options. Just said it's "their policy". So now I'm stuck with a $130 dress that doesn't fit. Needless to say, we won't be shopping there again. Such a disappointment. read more

I felt super uncomfortable in this boutique because the staff kept whispering about me/staring, responding rudely, and following me around the store as if they thought I would try to steal. I felt like I was being watched and followed much more than the other shoppers because I was speaking to my mother in Arabic. I ended up buying a swimsuit but will not return because of the treatment. read more

Ehh. Cheap clothes, marketed well. Shop is cute, small and trendy. When entering the shop there was only one worker laying on the sofa working on her computer ‍ she seemed uninterested and bored. The vibes were not immaculate as I entered the shop, got a weird vibe from the place. The lady was cold and unwelcoming. Behind this store there is another shop with a couple surf boards and sweater merchandise. The lady there was the same kinda rude. Has potential but the customer service needs work. read more

Favorite store in Encinitas it has a really cool surf shop in the back! And really cool cloths

Everywhere says the hours are 10-5. I try to go in around 10:30 and there's two girls sitting at the counter with the door locked. Either fix your website, Yelp, and google map hours or just let someone in to make a purchase. read more

On my way to the campground I finally got a chance to check out this cute little shop yesterday 6/4/17. Its a well decorated boutique filled with an assortment of items. There's clothing, accessories, jewelry, home goods, grooming products for men and women, furniture, and even some boards. I loved the layout, and everything was arranged so nicely that it was just nice to look at. It was so cute! There are 2 "rooms" inside as well as the outside patio. I was already running late to meet with family so I didnt stay as long as I wanted to. I did take some time to examine the jewelry and try on some rings. Pricing was pretty fair, and it runs on both the high and low side. I didnt catch her name, but the blonde haired young lady was really polite. When I told her I was somewhat in a rush, she let me know that they were open on Mondays now (they used to be closed on Mondays) and that I was always welcome to come back. Thank goodness because some of those rings are to die for! Will definitely be back! read more

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Their stuff looks cheap and overpriced, not fashionable. Also, the girl working here followed me around the very tiny shop, as if I'd steal lol read more

Shopped there a couple times. Have come to find out that some of the salespeople are very rude, Will not be returning. Plenty of shops where all customers are treated nicely. read more

I come to Salt all the time and like the clothes but some of the employees are so rude. Today, I went to return something and was met with a hostile attitude from the woman behind the counter. They really need to talk to some of there employees about customer service. read more

Completely rude staff every single time I come into this place. They make you feel like you should be privileged to be spoken to by them. Done. read more

Lots of cute trendy clothes. I would give it 5 stars but almost everything I wanted to try on was sold out in a size small. read more

Salt Culture - Ended up with this cute and comfy ensemble. The material of both are sooooo soft. - Women's Clothing Near Me - Encinitas, California

Hands down one of the the best boutiques in Encinitas and north county in general. I'm obsessed with the selection and the price! I can always find a cute outfit for under or close to $100 so I can treat myself without spending $300 on a top. read more

Come visit the Bungalow cottage. It is Gorgeous and you can also enjoy a tea out on the patio. Great Finds from all over the world. read more

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Beautiful shop with reasonably priced and unique items. Very nice young ladies working there as well. Definitely recommend!

This place is rad! Super cute design, they definitely pay attention to detail. I want everything in the store. I came in looking for hat and they ended up pulling out all the hats and helping me. I got a super cute grey one! The customer service goes above and beyond here. Go check it out! read more

I ordered a sweatshirt online that arrived in a matter of a few days, which I wasn't expecting (woo!!). Not only is the sweatshirt so comfy and soft, it also smells like surf wax (bonus) and looks so freaking good on. Thank you Salt Culture and the Machado family!!! I'm obsessed. read more

I wouldn't even give them one star. I used to shop here A LOT but I bought a pair of jeans that stretched out down to my knees so when I went back for a store credit they said no, that since I wore them there would be no refund. I explained that without wearing them I would've never known they were defective! They stayed with their policy so I left the jeans there and I won't be returning. It's too bad, i only shop at boutiques and found they had cute things but to have a customer service policy that doesn't take into account for defects is just too short sighted . I'll go down a block and shop elsewhere. read more

This is a great boutique! They have a great selection of clothing and home decor items. You can tell a lot of thought and care went into this shop. The service was great, the girls were so helpful. They have new items every week! I can't wait to go back and see what they've got now! read more