Absolutely thrilled. From the bead shop to the secret garden to meeting Nachos Grande. We loved the…read morehardware and selection, the beads and plants, the pottery and tiny mushrooms. Can't wait to go back.

I came here on a whim with a friend as we were going to the weekly Farmer's Market that takes place…read moreon Saturday afternoons. This is such a cute and adorable shop- and there's a cat who lounges in the back area! I didn't realize that this bead shop also sold crystals and had a pretty great selection & variety. It was nice checking out the shop and feeling so welcomed despite not purchasing anything. There was a nice selection of plants & pots available and not gonna lie, it was very tempting to bring a plant home. Definitely coming here if I ever need supplies for jewelry making or making a little fairy garden.

Best shell shop EVER! I could've spent hours in there! Great prices, selection, very clean store…read moreand excellent service. I'd make a special trip to this area from hours away just to shop here.

I'm out of state and this was my shell heaven!! They not only took great care of these shells to…read moreship them but also the customer care was extraordinary!! Hoping someday to come visit but for now I'll keep ordering shells from them

Our final stop during our road trip through Morro Bay, Morro Made is a local store focusing on…read moreeither items made near Morro Made OR items marked with Morro Bay. It opened a bit later than the other stores, so spent a bit of time waiting at the shop across the street. The stop ended up being successful, with my wife picking up a tea cloth with Morro Bay embroidered on it. I enjoyed looking at the various coast art, many of which showed the iconic Morro Bay with the Rock behind it.

I truly enjoyed the experience coming into this family/local owned shop. Great artistry and unique…read morehand crafted trinkets, gifts, stationary. Owner was kind and gave great background on the art so it's very clear they care for what they are doing. Price point is also so reasonable even given the level of craftsmanship :) Will be back.

RIght next to the Nautical Bean coffee shop is this bright and beautiful little store that sparkles…read morewith color and creativity. I couldn't wait to go in and see what treasure awaited. Surprisingly, there was just one cheerful woman behind the counter (Paula Radke) who greeted us and immediately shared that she was both the owner and the artist. Her passion and personality seemed to radiate in the pieces of jewelry. We got to make our pick out our own stones and glass and she put them together in earrings and necklaces. There were also picture frames with glass pieces and other small pieces that decorated her shop. What was most impressive was the way she so quickly shared her experience of moving from one location to another and how fortunate she was to have this new shop in Morrow Bay. The four of us enjoyed her stories as much as we enjoyed her art.

We have loved Paula Radke's artwork ever since we commissioned her to make huge glass tiles for…read moreour kitchen. We were delighted to find her small new shop tucked away beside the new Nautical Bean Coffee shop in Morro Bay. We were drawn into the shop by some of the vegan leather purses that were displayed in the window. They were so cute that we had to get them for future Christmas presents. We visited with a very personable Paula and looked at her beautiful glass, including vase,s bowls, a mirror, and a wonderful hand blown lamp . It's exciting to see this kind of beautiful work on the Central Coast and inspirational for all the bead crafters out there. Her individual beads would make a stunning necklace, and the small beads would make beautiful bracelets. Her shop is definitely worth a visit if you're in Morro Bay!

What a beautiful bead store, the way the beads are displayed is so unique that it adds to the whole…read moreexperience. I've been seeking out bead stores for over 20 years, Cambria Bead Store is by far the most impressively curated bead store ever. The owner also has a generous and giving heart. Thank you for everything from A-Z Shelley M

I popped into Cambria Beads during a weekend trip to the area. Rebecca was very kind to me and to…read moreother shoppers, and the selection was great. I wish I lived closer! I would be a regular. I am looking forward to designing some new earrings with my haul.

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.

Omg! What a sweetheart the owner is!!! She stayed late and put up with me well after closing time!…read moreShe has an amazing assortment of all kinds of beads, charms, tools, gemstones, and shells. I was crazy impressed. And she was listening to the jams when I came in as well. LOVE HER!!!! She rocks like a Fraggle! Thank you so much! Ill come back in next time im in town!

Great selection of beads! I was looking for coastal themed beads and found exactly what I was…read morelooking for.

I visited yesterday and the store was empty. No idea when it closed. But the thai restaurant next…read moredoor was full and looked good.

This is the cutest little yarn shop with the nicest lady running it the day I stopped in. I left…read morewith several skeins of yarn, two of which she kindly wound into balls for me. I also got a new pair of needles and a few knitting notions. Tucked in a little shopping mall across the street from Grover Sourdough. I left with more than just yarn and notions, once she knew I was from Alaska she recommend a beach to visit and two restaurants.

Sandra is so great! Friendly, smart, helpful, and knowledgeable! Excellent selection of products!…read moreAlways a joy to visit! Good prices and customer service always. Been visiting her store for years...see u again soon!

So much to look at I could have stayed all day. Big emphasis on glass beads it seemed like, but…read morethey also have all the basic supplies at reasonable prices. Wonderful bright shop and warm, welcoming owner. I will definitely be back!

If you want unique yarns worthy of the love and effort for your threads projects, this…read moreestablishment is a must on your list. I needed 3-weight yarn for a fun Star Wars characters project for my grandsons; and was able to find all the colors I needed. The staff is quite helpful and offered their umbrella swift and ball winder for an easy pull from the center flat bottom ball. The boys love their first Star Wars "guys" and are super excited I offered to make more. My tour of the shop left me wanting to create more one-of-a-kind special projects. I have one sweater crochet project I'm stuck on, and plan to drop in on Thursday evening "hooker" night for assistance. I will be dusting off my knitting needles to sit in with the ladies for encouraging company.

It appears that they are no longer in business. Went by today (Sunday 5/10 Mother's Day) and the…read morefront door was unlocked but no yarn in evidence. Sad to see this as I used to love coming to this shop, with the previous owner, and the most recent one also. Used to come to the knitting circle on Saturdays in the backyard garden before the pandemic. Don't know where I'll get such lovely yarns again here in SLO.