I was in the gallery over thanksgiving. I selected two Steve Thomas prints. I have purchased over…read more20 prints at this gallery in the past 5 years. This was the first time I had interacted with the owner's daughter. When they were shipped to my home, they were not what I had purchased. I contacted the gallery, left a message but no response. My brother purchased artwork the previous year from the owner and same thing occurred. The owner doubted his experience and wanted him to keep what was sent and purchase what he originally wanted. I found a gallery in Pleasanton that carries Thomas's work so I will be purchasing from there.

The moment that we walked in, the owner McKinley greeted us cheerfully; the gallery displayed local…read morearts and works of artists, it all beautifully done with bright color; McKinley took time to talk about some stories of SLO and sounding cities. It is a nice experience to visit this gallery no matter you want to purchase a piece of art or just walking around.

This is by far my favorite gallery in SLO. I always some irresistible piece to purchase. They have…read morelocal artists as well as larger brands. Everything is beautiful and well priced too!

This store is located downtown so parking can be an issue. If you're looking for some unique…read morejewelry or local art, this is the place to go. The prices vary so there's something for everyone. If you're visiting the area and looking to bring back some treasures, this is the place to go

I love the idea behind this store - vintage items, upcycled items, and a whole lot of charm. The…read morevintage typewriters and phones always catch my eye, and it's fun to look through some of the old books they have on the shelves. They also repurpose old books into journals, discarded knick-knacks into jewelry, and other such projects. There is also a lot of newer items, most crafted by local artists. Unfortunately, a lot of what is offered is pricey, and it does make one question the practicality of actually buying the fun, creative, or vintage items that catches one's eye.

Absolutely love this store! It's warm, inviting and has some amazing handmade recycled and vintage…read moreitems. They also have antiques here. It's a little on the pricey side, but that's because most items are handmade and crafted with detail using vintage objects. I especially loved all the different types of light fixtures. This is the place you come to when shopping for something that's not produced in mass quantities. Overall, a cute gem of a store located in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Born and raised in SLO County, Chris is an avid surfer and photographer who has traveled and surfed…read moreall around the globe. He focuses on surfing and photographing in cold environments. Chris is a well-known photographer & artist whose works capture life's adventures and discoveries. Chris prints utilizing different mediums, from aluminum to canvas, fiberglass to clothing, in addition to photo paper/cards. He creates surfboard art designs, and has contracts with surf & beachwear companies that utilize his designs. He has authored books from fiction to non-fiction. His artwork and creations can be shipped worldwide.

Excellent service and some AMAZING work from Chris. Overall really cool place and worth the stop!read more

Beautiful work has a layout of many canvas's in nature, and of San Luis Obispo that stood out…read more Sometimes the aluminum finish has a sparkling glow to it. Definitely worth while to checkout.

Great art - so many cool pieces of art. The owner is super friendly. Could have stayed in the store…read morefor a couple hours. Definitely recommend!

This is more than a gallery, it's an experience!…read more The whole place is alive with the spirit of this artist. Vibrant, brilliant, fun, and beautiful. I check in often to see what he has created, there seems to be new art every month.

Drew Davis was a really nice guy. If you check in on Yelp here you get a free card. The selection…read moreof paintings was incredible. They also were raffling off a book with paintings of popular buildings in SLO. There was even a painting there of the Honeymoon Cafe in Pismo Beach. Also very cool brain installation that was dangling from the ceiling. I think there was a range of costs of paintings since there were also prints for sale.

Amazing art work and a beautiful space! I'm very excited to see what this artist graces his walls…read morewith for the years to come! Did I mention all sales proceeds go to local charity? Everyone in the area should swing by for a visit!

A beautiful free and fun experience if spending the day in down town SLO…read more They had just enough exhibits and it was clean with great AC if it's warm out. We loved the Lake Valley creative video art by Rachel Rose. It has a beautiful touching story that all of us enjoyed.

SLO Museum of Art is a small museum in downtown San Luis Obispo on the west end of Mission Plaza…read more Although there are only a few exhibitions at a given time, they do exhibit well-known and worldly artists' conventional works as well as of the contemporary art movements of abstract art, minimalist art, pop art, and surrealist art. SLOMA organizes community events, has docent lead tours, and free art-making events for kids & families. Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month from 5-8 pm for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free, yet a small donation is always appreciated. SLOMA is open to the public every day except Tuesday and Wednesday. If you're visiting San Luis Obispo, it's worth the time to stop in and see what the museum has on exhibition.

First off -- a little bio intro about me!…read more Ever since I was in grade school my mom introduced rock and mineral shows to me. Back in 1994 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to the best rock show in the US, which is in Tuscon, AZ. Yup! It's a pretty big deal! Also I recall going to science summer camp and studying geology was by far my favourite. (NB: If you haven't already noticed, I'm kind of a nerd lol) With that said, I LOVE rock shops especially when they throw in the spiritual/agnostic/"new age" elements such as smudging and candles. Another side note -- San Luis Obispo has always been a family vacation spot for me since I was very little. DTSLO was one of my favorites. The sad thing is I never knew this shop was here! Apparently they have been there for over 10 years. Maybe even 15 years... *mind blown* They did such an amazing job to make the shop eye catching and have a great vibe. The energy there was amazing. My body naturally walked towards this one case and of course I see rainbow moon. It is funny. I never find moonstone when I am actually looking for it. I find it when I am not on the hunt for it! That day I got a beautiful rainbow moonstone meditation bead bracelet, a smudge stick and abalone shell. I wish I could have bought more but I had to watch my spending since I already went all out on food and beverage that weekend lol! Bonus was I got to meet one of the owners -- Christine. She was so wonderful and took great care of me. Seriously, I had such awesome vibes at that shop and my chi was at peace and balanced. I will definitely be back!

Exquisite selection of crystals and jewelry (from high-end rings to simpler gemstone bracelets) in…read morea beautiful retail setting in downtown SLO. Gaia's Gallery has such a vast collection of gems in different variations and prices, and an ample selection of amethyst, labradorite, jade and lesser-known or rare precious rocks like moldavite. Gaia's also has good info on the crystals they sell, and can find what you need. It's a fun place to browse and gift shop, and the staff are always friendly.

I enjoyed viewing the glassworks here at By the Bay Gallery on a recent visit. Being right by the…read moreocean is a lovely environment for the works. The store is very upscale for Morro Bay, so it is fun to see work that I might expect to view in Cambria.

Never write reviews but I purchased a bracelet and it broke on the spot so I asked for a refund.The…read morelady kindly agreed to refund me and said I would receive my refund right away. I have still not received my money back and I am frustrated because it was an expensive item.This was 4 days ago.