I'm parked on a winery patio next to The Cove, nursing a glass of something bold while my wife…read moredisappears into what I can only assume is a portal to fashion nirvana. I don't question it. She emerges happy, and that's all that matters. But here's the thing--The Cove isn't just another beach-town boutique. It's an anomaly. A lone wolf. A place that, by all rights, should be in a hip LA district or some high priced shopping mecca, not wedged between surf shops and dime-a-dozen fast fashion joints. Yet, here it stands, holding its own. I don't pretend to understand women's casual fashion, but even I can recognize quality when I see it. High-end labels. Carefully curated pieces. Stuff that doesn't scream "I bought this off a clearance rack at a strip mall." This is where the sharp-dressed, boho-chic crowd comes to play. A word to the wise: if you see something you like, buy it. Boutique shopping is a cruel mistress--wait too long, and that perfect piece will be gone, never to return. (Discovered on more than one occasion) So if you (or your better half) have a taste for fashion that's actually worth the price tag, The Cove is the move. Me? I'll be next door at the winery next door.

Super cute boutique, lots of name brands which isn't the case at most the spots in the area. Staff…read moreis always friendly and never pushy.

Went in to buy a Pendleton travel towel today, that I had spotted a couple of days earlier…read more Everyone was nice, not pushy or hovering. The tall guy with the piercing eyes who rang me up was friendly. Wish you all carried wool Pendleton Blankets. Overall, good experience. Will be back!

Cute shop. It did not feel crowded like the other shops on the same street. We were looking for a…read morechildren's book and this is one of the few shop that had them. They actually had a pretty wide selection. We were also helped right away. This book is super cute!

This cute little boutique has very well curated merchandise! I got some really cool sparkly…read moreearrings that I was complimented on within hours. I also got a little travel size of perfume. The shopkeeper was very friendly, and I enjoyed the relaxed vibe of the store. It's a great place to get gifts, but it's also a great place to treat yourself!

Cute store, racist employee…read more My mom and I came to this boutique to shop for a friend's birthday gift and were not greeted by the elderly female employee. This would have been alright if she had not proceeded to greet and chat with the next five or so white customers who came in. Additionally, every time my mom went to pick up an accessory, smell a candle, or just look at an object for longer than a few seconds, the woman behind the register would come up to us and quite literally look at and inspect whatever we had just touched. Her eyes followed us wherever we were in the store. I was appalled. Never had I been treated with such disrespect, and her lack of respect and human decency towards my mother was unacceptable. Will not be coming back or ever supporting this racist shop.

Decided to shop in this area for small business Saturday and so happy I stumbled upon this store…read more The associate was super helpful and I'm so happy with my new pair of earrings as it was the perfect size for my double pierced ears

Super cute shop with high quality 14k jewelry. I finally got a permanent bracelet and my daughter…read moregot her ears pierced. Desiree was delightful!

It's a small place, but the items are unique and the owner distractions an sweet as pie.read more

Cute store. Lisa has some really funky and unique items as well as clothing…read more If you're in the market to pick up something special for someone come here and take a look. Also, when I walked in she said if you find something you like, bring it up to her and she will usually do a deal for less than the marked price. So, don't be afraid to ask her. She is also willing to purchase or trade for unique things. So, it can't hurt to bring it by and see if she's interested in yours.

This boutique is super cute and has some really great finds. I found most to be pretty over priced,…read morebut that is to be expected at these types of shops. Helpful hint to the sales women working in the shop...don't ask another woman if they're pregnant unless you are 100% positive. I think that's a good lesson to people everywhere. I was considering buying something, but then was asked if I was pregnant, after eating a big lunch. I felt so self conscious and uncomfortable that I immediately had to leave and really reevaluate my appearance and bias cut dress I wore that day. This may seem completely silly, but think this should be a helpful tip to people everywhere.

This may be one of the most inspirational shopping experiences I've ever had…read more Living across the country in Atlanta, I wanted to give my mom a special local birthday present that would not only feel good but look good too, so I called Inspiration. (I've never even been there and neither has my mom) Julie facetimed with me until we found a beautiful floral italian silk top in great Leo colors! I felt she was supremely sweet, perfectly patient and helped me choose the ideal gift. We planned for my parents to casually walk into the store on their way to dinner in San Juan Capistrano and they would hand her the wrapped gift as a surprise. I did not realize there were two stores and I had ordered from the San Clemente store. Tanya talked with my dad and then she actually brought the gift as well as flowers to my mom at the restaurant! I feel this was extraordinary and quite generous and I am extremely grateful. For sure, I will continue to treat my mom with gorgeous gems from Inspiration and can't wait to visit as well. They carry gorgeous well made brands and the sales associates have mastered the art of attentiveness.

This is a higher end thrift shopping experience. Brand names which I only hear of I am not a brand…read morename shopper. For well named brands I thought the prices for a lot of the merchandise was priced fair. Everything displayed is beautiful. I was drawn to the many orange colored blouses they had on the racks. They had beautiful shoes, belts, purses and jewelry. Even the floors were beautiful! The store is well organized and clean. The service was friendly and helpful. I love the name of the place too, how perfect. I would definitely return to this store. Especially if I knew ahead of time I had somewhere fancy to go to! Check out this place if you are into fancy brands. I did purchase an orange shirt! Parking is very limited down this entire street, especially if you want to park nearby.

both employees were very helpful in my visit. I wanted to see what they had and was surprised at…read moretheir selection. although, mainly for women, they did have some accessories that were unisex. ended up grabbing a mini goyard bag as a camera holder. i got it at such an awesome price. would come back

I tried going to this place once when it was located in Capo Beach some time back. At that time, I…read morefound the clothes to be very overpriced and worn out and, in some cases more than the same thing new. Then I found out they are all there on consignment, and the owner, a very nasty female, taking exorbitant commissions as her 'fee.' So the other day I was in SC and so I popped in and brought home some used garments in my size. (Still overpriced I see). After wearing a shirt from them, I got the most awful rash of my life and had go to my derm doc, taking the garment with me and found out the garment was loaded with something akin to bed bugs and they bit me all to heck and back. I had to take medicine to get over it and it took over two weeks to resolve. When I asked the owner for a refund, (very nasty lady, did I mention that, rude and condescending), telling her what happened, she flatly refused and so I ended up throwing the garment away! Awful place. Awful owner. Check her other reviews - she was asked to leave Capo Beach by the city of Dana Point and had awful reviews from many people in Dana Point so she fled. STAY AWAY!!

We parked to go inside and got yelled at for parking to go into pizza port. If your an avid pizza…read moreport goer you park on the street above! Wasn't in the mood to actually go inside after. Decided to give it a second chance and go in with a friend, they have a huge inventory and lots of cute things! I found a scarf I really liked but it didn't have a price tag on it so I went to the counter and I'm guessing from previous reviews was the owner. She told me $60 because it was silk but the tag said it was a polyester blend..... could get a silk scarf for $20 from another store on Del Mar.

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS STORE IS A MUST SEE!! Each vendor has the their own unique flare, that blends…read moreso well together! DON'T even get me started on their hats.. LITERALLY TO DIE FOR !! The custom cowboy hat bar is a literal dream! You can get it branded with almost anything you possibly could want ! And if cowboy hats aren't your thing, don't even worry they also have a custom trucker hat bar! Janet is a freaking creative GENIUS when it comes to your cowboy hats! She customized mine and made it everything I could have dreamed of! I could not recommend this store enough! Stop by and find everything you could possibly need and more !!! The employees are also so sweet ! Hope was an absolute gem when helping me find exactly what I was looking for !

I've been a big fan since day 1! The girls at the shop know how to keep it unique and I love all of…read morethe different brands in store and that's it's always changing. I especially appreciate the vintage Levi's, quality leather goods, and unique gifts that you won't find anywhere else.

I ordered. A new board online and when they called to tell me it was finished. I made plans to…read morehead down to San Clemente. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the store was, yet how small it felt like an old school surf shop like the one I used to hang out at back in Venice and Santa Monica. Obviously the times have changed and the equipment has become better, and the prices have gore accordingly. One of the best things about the Catalyst shop besides the online customer support team, was how friendly and knowledge the staff was. They answered any questions I had about the new was of measuring surfboards... by Liters. I'm and American, and have no idea what the metric system is! Al kidding aside they explain it to me in a little more detail, and that was enough for me. Back to the point, the Catlayst shop on El Camino was a throwback to the 80s and 90s and in my old age, that is a huge compliment. Thanks. Shout out to Camden and Eric for their help more recently.

I agree with a previous review that the online store is garbage.. or their protocol for dealing…read morewith boards damaged during shipment at least. My custom board was received with multiple dings and scratches. They used foam wrap at the ends of the board which isn't sufficient at all when UPS is handling the delivery. They offered a measly $200 refund while they probably pocketed the rest of the UPS claim money for the board.