The Zoo General Store is where you go for all things you may have forgotten at home, or forgotten…read moreyou may need for a wonderful day at the Zoo. The General Store has sunglasses for the whole family. Literally. They sell baby sunglasses in addition to adult sunglasses. There are hats of all shapes and sizes, along with ones with straps for the little ones. There is sunscreen, medicine, baby wipes, chapstick, hand sanitizer and so much more! It's a small little store, but you should be able to find all you need in here.

This is your general tchotchkes store located in the zoo. When you go away, you have to buy the…read moreobligatory crap for your kids' friends so I went in here to look for cheap crap. I found snow globes and faux Limoges boxes for $10 each. The faux Limoges were actually painted a lot nicer than the snow globes. Some of the globes looked like they were painted by people who hate art. They were that bad looking. After I picked through and found the best of the litter, I went and paid. The clerk threw all the boxed tchotchkes into a non gusset end bag that are used to store magazines. When I asked whether they had a handle bag, she said yes they are running low so they are saving it for customers who buy bigger things (e.g. More expensive things). WTF, I just spent $40+ on junk and it wasn't big enough?!? How rude!

This shop is full of creative and colorful Mexican accessories! You will love it for gifts or…read morethings for your self. This shop is next to other cute little shops. Parking is a little difficult, but well worth it,

I always recognized their beautiful outside mural but finally came in to check out the store. It is…read morefilled with Mexican candies and curated goods. One of my favorite areas was the concha plushie rack, where they were presented on an actual bakery rack and you can grab them with tongs, just like at the Mexican grocery store :) SO many cute items that had funny Mexican flair. Plus Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny cut outs and other memorabilia, lol. I bought some candy, a couple packs of Oy Chamoy for $5, they are a favorite of my partner's because of the sour coating. This is a great place to shop for any Mexican/Hispanic inspired gifts.

This shop has a wonderful collection of curated items and gifts to choose from. I love the variety…read moreand that there is something for every taste. I've shopped in their homegoods section and found a perfect housewarming gift for a dear friend. On my last visit, their collection of handkerchiefs/bandanas and their sunglasses caught my attention. I enjoy that they rotate their mechandise so there's always something new. This is a nice, local business to support. Not only do they have a great selection to peruse, but also have a great customer service. The lady working the register was polite and helpful. Make this your shop to support when you're shopping for a gift for a loved one - or even a treat for yourself.

Cute store. They've got an assortment of goodies, from clothes and kitchenware to jewelry, candles,…read moregreeting cards, and more. The clothing is quite pricey, but it looks like great quality. The jewelry is adorable, and the candles smelled really good. I picked up a card for my hubby here. The staff were super nice.

Joon in North Park is an exceptional shop. They have a great assortment of gifts for adults and…read morechildren. I purchased a compact mirror, hair claw, cap and a couple pairs of socks for myself. They are all very unique items that I will treasure. I also picked up a few items for gifts. The store is very welcoming and the service is the best. They focus on BIPOC and women-owned businesses with quality products.

I was exploring the area and after grabbing my iced beverage from next door, I checked this place…read moreout. Such an inviting store with cute merchandise and a welcoming staff. I always enjoy strolling through a home goods store--this place was that and more. Representation is appreciated and the selection was inclusive. They had the most realistic vegetable wax candles next to a Filipino cookbook I was looking at. The store is fun and I plan to visit again when in the area!

Nice gift shop inside the natural history museum. It is expensive, as is expected in these types of…read moregift shops. The man working inside was very nice. I wish they had more options and cuter options for magnets/souvenirs.

The store at the Natural History Museum is one of our favorite museum stores. It has a great…read moreselection of apparel, toys, art, jewelry, books, DVDs, and even has a small area with snacks and drinks. We try to stop by this store whenever we're at the NAT. There's a beautiful selection of rocks and minerals in the front of the store. The huge amethysts and clear crystal stones with wooden bases are simply amazing. There are wonderful photos on the wall and lovely jewelry here too. Lots of pretty books, wooden frames, and lovely vases are in this section as well. To the left of the store is the clothing, kid's toys, and lots of educational games and books. The wall has tons of cute stuffed animals. There are plenty of San Diego themed shirts, mugs, snow globes, and books here. My son loved the collection of toy dinosaurs and books in this area. There's even a small area for the kids. The front of the store has some snacks and drinks. This is a fun store in a really wonderful museum. To find unique items to remember to your visit, a stop at this store is a must!

I had an absolutely lovely experience today at Thread and Seed. I live in the South Park…read moreneighborhood, but this was my first time coming into the store. Upon first entry, the store was clean and well lit, staff were very friendly but not overbearing, and clothes were well displayed. I'm in my early thirties and personally, I struggle SO hard with fashion. I never quite know what looks good on my body, I have no clue what the latest fashion trends are, and I generally feel self conscious about sizing and trying on clothes. Without the help of a stylist or exceptionally kind and fashion forward friend I'd probably always be stuck in the skinny jeans and workout attire life. When I browsed the store, there were a few small pieces that caught my eye and didn't see terribly far outside my comfort zone, so I grabbed those for a fitting room and Ashley, one of the team members, approached me and offered to start me for a room. While I finished my browsing, she guessed a couple of my sizes and added some pieces that she thought I should try. I absolutely LOVE when boutiques do this, as again I struggle so much with fashion and knowing what would look good on me. Ironically she guessed my sizes better than I did, which also helped immensely with the experience. I loved some of the picks that she made, and she also helped get me out of my comfort zone into trying a wide leg pant that didn't make me feel like a box and like I was losing my figure/shape. She checked on me frequently, brought additional sizes as needed, and helped me better understand what clothes flattered my figure and were "in" right now. I left feeling so much more confident about what I had picked up and like I wasn't living a decade behind in my wardrobe. Although the prices of the boutique are a bit higher than you might pay at a chain or big box retailer, the service truly is exceptional and the quality for the clothing seems to be higher. Ashely mentioned their recently opened La Jolla location also offers personal styling services, which definitely is up my alley. I will absolutely return to Thread and Seed and am so grateful for my experience today!

Really cute and aesthetic products! I bought a birthday card here and they had a lot of items that…read morewould make thoughtful gifts! The service was excellent - I don't remember her name but the person working behind the counter was extremely friendly and helpful. Products are quality and I think you can what you pay for value-wise.

5 stars for the very friendly service!!!…read more I was walking through the Gaslamp District and the $10 sale rack outside the front door caught my eye. The lady working there saw me going through the rack and said there were more sale items inside. She also suggested I try them on because some of the sizes might not be accurate. It's a good thing I did, she was right. I did ending up buying a shirt, great deal and great service here!!!

Fun place to explore.. great gifts !! Prices were really good.. found a lot of fun stuff to bring…read morehome.. great store!!!

Beautiful and well organized boutique by colors and salt-peppered with nice smelling candles and…read moresoaps and jewelry and plants. Exactly what you would expect at a dreamy boutique. I felt very welcomed and was able to browse all I wanted even though my main intention was to go to the nearby dessert place (I had not been in Bankers Hill for years so this was a pleasant surprise). I will make sure I stop by next time and see if there is something I can get for myself or friends. Cute table and chairs outside to enjoy coffee and people passing by as well.

Love this cute little store filled with that boho style look for women. Overall their clothes are…read moresuper cute and they also have different beauty products. Bought a yin and yang circular bag and also somebody oils and body wash. I wanted to buy a few clothes but the sizing and fitting weren't working for me. But they were cute-looking. I found this place on Yelp and this store was what I would think a person needs if you like that summer beach look.

Looking for a cat-themed heaven? You've found the right place. They have it all. The items here are…read moreextremely cute and perfect for cat lovers. They also have cats available for adoption that move back and forth from the front window to the back room via the cat crossing tunnel. The staff was very nice and helpful with all our cat questions. Parking is available on the streets.

Pretty cute store! I've seen it on instagram and happened to bump into it while wondering around…read moreNorth Park. Love the name! I've always wanted one of those cat clocks. There's a really cute finger cat puppet I really want. I'll probably buy it in the future.

I love this little gift shop! You have to come here right before a show at the Old Globe is…read morehappening, because they are only open during shows. They always have cute stuff here, both related to the shows and just general theater-esque gifts. From the times I have shopped there, I have seen magnetic poetry, books, soundtracks, mugs, jewelry, and clothing. I have purchased many original Broadway-cast musical CD's from there. There are books and movies available too of shows that have been shown at the Old Globe theater, including Rocky Horror Picture show (part of the 2011 show lineup). This is a great place to pick up a gift for any fan of the theater, especially Shakespeare. I recently bought a mug from this shop that had King Henry VIII and his "disappearing wives", when you pour hot liquid into the mug, the wives fade away to reveal their names and how their marriages ended with old Henry.

Very small shop which is fine. Not very many options and nothing really worth buying. I felt like I…read morewas being "watched" as if I was going to take something. Not that I would ever steal but there wasn't anything worth buying so why steal? Maybe I misinterpreted the woman's actions but I'm rating based off of how I felt as a customer. Anyways, they do sell shirts and have little thinks that you can look at. You can easily spend 5 minutes in there and be able to look at everything twice in that amount of time.