Very interesting shopping. at this particular store, staff was really on top of their game. I believe a young lady by the name of Marly assisted me with a couple of questions and even took my small purchases to the counter so I could shop more and was just a pleasant young adult. Don't miss the opportunity when in that area. read more

I've been shopping at Solo since its inception in 2001 and have always enjoyed browsing looking for gifts, cards things for myself. The last few times I've noticed (it's hard not to) that they have started playing loud obnoxious music. The last time I was in, I mentioned it to the woman waiting on me and she just shrugged I said she didn't like it either. Who chooses this crap? Everywhere I go now some idiot has decided that nothing will do but to play horribly loud, inappropriate music for the setting. read more

This is the cutest store in Solana beach. I could spend hours in here if I had the chance. They have art, home decor, birthday cards, books, and gifts for everyone. I came in here on my birthday and bought myself a cute pearl necklace. I wear it all the time! read more

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Solos on Cedros is an amazing store for gifts of all kinds. They have very beautiful stationery. They have all type of whimsical gifts. Lots of books, interesting topics from surfing to interesting people from history. There are also carrying several pieces of nice portable jewelry, affordable candles, paintings, postcards, things for the home. Anything you want. There is no time I go to cedro's in Solana that I don't stop by solo. I don't know what they call solo because that means only in Spanish, but I can only say that it's full of nice cute things. read more

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This was my husband's and my favorite shop along Cedros while we were staying in Solana Beach for vacation (and that is saying something - usually I can't get him to come into a bunch of stores with me, but he loved all the coffee-table books and other unique things in here)! They have lots of local items including jewelry, stationary, home decor, chocolates, etc. and the vibe in there is just the best. Wish we had a SoLo in North Carolina! read more

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This was such a fun, unique and upscale store in Solana Beach. There were tons of gift items, things for the house, children's clothing, coffee table books, candles, etc... The way they have everything displayed was very neat, very organized and very well set up....it was one of those stores that people just love to browse around. The prices are on the high end, but the quality of all items from stationary to gift wrap paper to books... Such a great place for home accent things as well.... It's a must if you are in the area... read more

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cute anthropologie like store. great for the rich people of sd. cards, and candles and gifts. chexk it out

What a great store with so many unique items for your home or for gifts. You are bound to find a few treasures! read more

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Great store! Lots of fun stuff to choose from Cedros street is the best for unique stores.

The slams for racism, and classism are high with this place and deserved. But let's be real. Picasso, Van Gogh and Warhol could walk in this place and the shop owners would act too good for them. Stop in for some laughs, but it's as vapid and shallow as any store I've walked in my life. The books are for display and that tracks. My guess is no one working there has read one. You can have money but you can't buy class. read more

Loved this place! So many interesting items to see. If you are in the area, stop by and have a browse. Will enjoy it. Happy shopping! read more

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Want to experience racism or white privilege in 2024? Shop here! For context I am an Asian American woman who came here with friends (also Asian Americans). The "staff" is a white woman with brunette hair color that was curly. She is about 5'7 and lanky. Observations: 1. We were ignored by staff when entering, which is fine, until you see how they greet at other customers, specifically white customers. The overall demeanor is night and day, as they treated those customers with smiles versus no acknowledgement towards us. 2. We were FOLLOWED throughout the store by one of the staff, from table to table. How do we know? Because she would look at us while pretending to fix the items by shuffling it around nearby.This behavior actually discouraged us from buying anything. But we thought we were overthinking so we did a whole loop around the store, and lo and behold the was one staff following us the whole time. There were about 20 other people in the store, majority white. Which by simple observation, the woman seems to be racial profiling us. 3. My friend asked if there was a restroom available and was told no. Of course this is understandable and I was not going to mention it...until you look at previous reviews that states that they DO have a restroom, you just can't be a person of color to use it. If you're white, the restroom is may be available to you (yay!). Overall it doesn't matter if the stuff here is unique/ good for your house or good to get gifts from. It's expensive, such as a small cheddar knife set for about $30. There are plenty of other small businesses that can benefit from our purchases without this behavior. As a native San Diegan I'm disgusted with this store. This outdated behavior brings shame and taints the image of San Diego. It is obvious that my experience of discrimination is not unique. Just take a look at previous reviews....it's obvious that racism thrives in this store and the owner Carol has not intervened for years, therefore one can conclude that she may actually encourage this behavior. (Note for Carol: stop wasting your money with the staff member mentioned. Your staff was patting an already folded tea towel 5 times that was not touched by any current customers nor disorganized, shifting it back and forth and pushing some jewelry around while trying to glance in our direction through her peripheral throughout are shopping experience. If you defend them stating that they were working and organizing, my humble opinion is to retrain them to do better. If they are trying to make sure that nothing is being stolen, again my humble opinion is to retrain them to do better). Therefore, with uttermost respect, DO NOT SUPPORT BUSINESSES WHO PROMOTE RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. read more

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I adore Solo for their coolness but realistically I go there because one of their vendors always has the best chairs. I have seen some stuff there that I have never seen elsewhere. Also, if you need a coffee table book, look no further. read more

It's surprising reading other reviews as I've never felt more comfortable as a hispanic lesbian woman. Solo creates a warm welcoming environment with so eyecatching pieces to look at! My wife and I were fortunate enough to have a moment to chat with Ruby. She is an absolute gem of a human! Ruby couldn't have made us feel anymore welcomed What a beautiful soul and what an amazing space! read more

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Solo is my favorite unique store to shop for that unique friend, family member or for yourself. You can find everything from home goods to apothecary to books to stationary and even a little vintage! Coming here during the holidays are my favorite! It's gets me into the holiday spirit! read more

This has been one of my favorite jaunts with my girlfriends for nearly 2 decades. But this past week may be my last for quite some time. In this age of greater inclusion and sensitivity to equality matters (and when most of the clientele appear to be women), I could not help but ask why they had such a poorly labeled binder on the counter when I went to pay for my purchase. Surely, resale licenses are not gendered? No explanation provided; simply swept behind the counter with a quick blurt that that wasn't for me to see. More's the pity for them; greater the opportunity for me to spend my money at a less tone-deaf locale. read more

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Was honestly not impressed with the selection of items at this location. A lot of the products seemed cheaply made and cheesy.

Solo is a go to for unique small business gifts. The staff is friendly and helpful and everything is arranged so nicely. Great local gem!

We stumbled into this store last weekend, I love this kind of concept store since there aren't that many in San Diego compared to where I am from. The space is pretty big and we spent about 15 mins browsing but I could have spent more time in there browsing through the books and stationaries they had. They have a little bit of everything, a great place to pick up some cards, and little gifts. They had a lot of made-in-Japanese goods. They are dog friendly (as most places are in the SD) I read some comments about "race discrimination" which neither of us (I am from Japan and my husband is Puerto Rican) experienced and had a good customer experience. I ended up buying a little card holder stand. I will be back next time I am in the area. read more

I was there on Sunday Jan 7, 2024. My aunt brought a lot of stuff and I was browsing. When we left the store, a staff came outside and asked if she can check my bag. I came in, gave my bag, she checked then she asked me to remove my coat. She accused me of taking something from the store. I showed everything she did not find anything. Everything was there in the store, nothing removed. She did not say anything, I left. She did not apology or even excuse for the inconvenience she caused me. I respect that stores have to randomly search customers. But I am an Asian woman and I am the only one followed and searched. More over I would have excepted some sort of apology from the staff Can the management please address this lack of appropriate behavior. Discriminative behavior should be addressed and customer service training should be given to your staff. read more

As a women of color I went inside the store and it was a bad experience. I was with my friends & was being followed and eyed throughout the entire store. So disappointing!! read more

Solo is the type of store that I enjoy getting lost in. It has all types of books, from Gardening to Cooking, and lots of California's lost history. Easily I could spend hundreds of dollars, if finances allowed. I feel sometimes like that Burgess Merideth's character, from that old Twilight Zone episode. So many books, yet so little time when I come here. Browse, have fun, and most of all, enjoy! read more

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I'd give a 0 stars if I had the option. If you were to read the rest of the one star reviews of this store, the similar experiences of racial profiling and treatment are true. I'm surprise that I wasn't the only person who felt that way and I'm glad there are other people who have expressed their experiences. Obviously it's still an issue if there are more people leaving low rating reviews. Save your time and money. Go somewhere else. read more

Pricey pricey pricey. But good quality and well made and unique. Most was above What I was willing to spend but it is a glorious store, well thought-out, and they have different price points so you can find them something affordable and unique read more

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How do I love SOLO??? With all my heart!!! The creative spaces that vendors keep updated and lively makes my heart soar. Taking my times cruising through all the spaces makes me happy and my creativity soar! Wonderful place for gifts for yourself! Ok..and for others! Very kind staff too! I live an hour away but worth the drive! read more

What a lucky find! We were heading back after a nice breakfast at Lockwood Table nearby when we saw the beautiful window displays and inviting entrance so we decided to look around out of curiosity. This place reminds me of Pigment in North Park (except they don't sell succulents) because they sell a lot of unique gifts, many of which lean towards the hipster and minimalist aesthetic, ranging from journals, greeting cards, candles, home goods, decor, books, and jewelry. My inner hipster was on cloud nine! It was really fun walking around and browsing through the trinkets and knickknacks :) Although many items can be a bit pricey, there are some cool finds that are very reasonably priced. I ended up buying a beautiful charm bracelet that my mom fell in love with as a late birthday present for her, and I got a small pocket journal for myself. My mom also bought a cute canvas book bag with leather straps. I love supporting local businesses and I think this is a great place to find unique gifts for just about anyone! :) read more

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Beautifully organized, creative store! Always something new to discover while shopping here. Cards, decorations, kids toys & the best selection of kids books to give as gifts! read more

There have always been a lot of cool items & some treasures whenever I've been to Solo. I love browsing there, always leave with something (usually multiple items), and have to be disciplined or I'll purchase too much! Some things are overpriced while others are reasonable. It pays to search out items one likes at good prices and/or special items not readily found elsewhere. When I shop, I'm a forager. I will be in a store for a long, long time. It's not unusual for retail employees to repeatedly ask me if I need help or to start following me because I take so long that they grow suspicious of me. (I'm not kidding.) I like that Solo employees leave me alone unless I ask for assistance and let me forage to my heart's content instead of pestering or following me. At the register,​ they've been friendly enough. I've had purchases gift wrapped. The woman who wrapped my gifts was very friendly. I've not been in with young children yet, but it's not a space for children, so despite the store carrying some children's items, it's unfair to expect Solo's employees to be okay with letting little ones handle things or wander around on their own. Kept in a stroller where little hands can't grab things is best. It's not Toys-R-U, children don't belong in every space, and it's unfair to both children and the vendors to demand otherwise of them; that's something for mommas of young children to think about before entering. read more

This is a cool upscale boutique that sells a variety of home goods, books, greeting cards and a lot more. Located near a strip of other, similar stores, Solo is defined one of the highlights of the area. The building is deceiving and looks a lot bigger than it actually is, but there is still a good amounting inventory! This is a slightly pricier store and a lot of the products are geared towards people from the area (affluent). So I couldn't recommend this spot if you're seeking a cheap, throw away gift. This products sold here tend to be of higher quality and will last you a long time. read more

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This place is absolutely awful, and they discriminate against minorities. We needed to use the restroom, and the (white) woman in front of us asked to us the restroom, and they gladly escorted her back to their "private" restroom. When she was done, we (both minorities) asked to use the restroom. They said it wasn't available for public use and rudely walked away. These people are absolutely rude and discriminatory. read more

I've waited for three months to write this review. I always try to see the good and give people the benefit of the doubt; however, the other negative reviews regarding racial issues, including the management and staff, are unfortunately entirely accurate. I am an American Asian woman and have lived in Southern California my entire life and I have never been treated so disrespectfully in a retail store. My experience was simply horrible and honestly, traumatizing. I wish them no ill will and only hope to help other people of color to avoid a painful and degrading experience. read more

Fantastic store, amazing and rare gifts, design items, books and kitchen goodies! Wow!!! read more

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This local shop is a trove of quaint gifts, books, and treasures. They have a lovely stationary section-and loads of books-rather, publications I feel I should say. I recently perused the selection and saw one almost as big as myself! It's a bit on the pricey side, but you're looking at some high quality nic nacks-truly unique and lovely things. If you're a fan of the beautiful little touches some designers and producers put into these kinds of of products-you must stop in. The vintage looking Christmas ornaments they sell are simply delightful. Head to the kids section in the back left hand side of the store and look through the books and toys-hilarious! I've always found the service here to be hands on and quite friendly and helpful. Support local businesses and stop in! Buy local! You won't regret it. read more

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Hi Yelp Friends! June the Lady Bug and my sister Shirley the Sheep here giving you our two baby cent! This place is super neat! There are so many cool things. Books which I love and if you look up, or fly up to the ceiling, cuz im a lady bug (just be careful) they have a humongous ceiling fan. HUGE! The sales lady said they got it from humongousfan.com/. They also have nice jewelry and baby stuff for me and Shirley! Check out our pictures in the gallery. Can you find us? :) Stop by and check this place out. There's something for everyone! Until next time, Babies out! read more

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Had a very unpleasant experience about a month ago, when looking for a patio chair I noticed one of the staff rolling her eyes at me when I tried one the chairs. Very disrespectful. read more

Solo is truly one of my favorite guilty pleasures. It's a veritable feast for the senses. Almost like an around-the-world trip all housed under one roof. I could spend days in there getting lost amongst the eclectic treasures... And, I probably have. Although, it was time well spent, of course! My most recent experience was a stellar one. Courtesy of some pretty little Japanese vases and a gem of an employee named Lori. Lori beautifully fits the description of what it genuinely means to "go above and beyond", which is exactly what she did. She took the time to happily text me photos and patiently speak with me via phone in regards to different vases as well as give me her brilliant design opinion as to what would work best for my home décor, since I live out of state and could not see the vases in person. After I'd decided on specific vases, Lori carefully double-wrapped and boxed each delicate vase for me. Now these 5 special and unique little vases dwell in our home~ Many, many thanks, especially to sweet Lori, and Solo! read more

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This is my second trip to Solo:the first during Yelp's Spring Break. This store is marvelous-something for yourself or anyone else! Books, lighting, quilts, stationery, purses, ...... I came to the area today, to pick up a special order. Yes, Solo will do that too at no extra charge. Street parking. Nice walking/shopping area. Close to the Coaster Station and Fletcher Cove. read more

I love this store. Its the perfect little place to pick up a unique gift for a friend or some interesting decor for your home. What I like most about this place is the size. It has enough variety, but its not so huge that you are overwhelmed. The few vendors that they have work well together. I especially love the card selection and the vintage items. This place is nice and close to Lockwood Table Cafe too. I always like stopping at both when I make a trip to Solana Beach! read more

I love wandering around this wonderful collection of vendors. I loose myself in fantasy and I always find something I can't live without. The ladies behind the register leave something to be desired. Always low eye contact. Never, "Thank you for coming". But I guess they don't have to be grateful. I like the vendors. Which are probably the staff but I don't want to connect those dots. read more

In a town like San Diego, you're not going to lack for places to buy stuff. That's just a fact. So, in one sense, Solo joins an endless list of stores filled with souvenirs and stuff for your home...but Solo distinguishes itself by the variety of beautiful items they sell and by the unusual things you're not apt to find at every other store along any touristy street in this city. You could say Solo is like a very highly upgraded general store from the past. Minus the penny candy, you can browse for hours and find everything from all kind of books, cutesy knick-knacks, upscale children's items, antiques, and beautiful linens. I could go on forever. I'm not a person who has to buy stuff for every time I enter a store, and yet I never leave this place without finding something I want to take home - usually a gift that I feel delighted to buy because I know it's different enough that the recipient won't have six more of the same thing. If you're going to be shopping during a Santa Ana heat wave, know that they have huge fans inside that actually do provide some relief. If you find yourself needing a restroom (and having to learn the hard way that many of the stores on Cedros don't have public restrooms), you'll find facilities tucked away in the corner of this store, if you get weary and need a place to sit, there are a few chairs placed around that you can rest on, without getting the evil eye from employees. The cashiers have always been very friendly to me and I look forward to visiting this store every time I'm in the area. read more