I love stopping here when I'm in the area. They have a huge selection of shells at really great…read moreprices. There's a section of shells that would be great for jewelry making or art projects all priced under $1. My favorite area is the jewelry up front by the register. I got a variety of bracelets and anklets all priced from $4.99-$5.99 you can't beat that. They even have some unique "roses" made of different variety of shells.

The Shell shop is a wonderland for shells! It has everything from tiny Murex shells all the way up…read moreto perfectly formed specimen shells for the serious collector. You can find any shell you want to use for making crafts or any large beautiful shell you want simply to display in your home. The store is located on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay and it does have 30 minute free parking, which is important because the parking on the Embarcadero is always full. I'm sure they would let you run over the 30 minutes if you were shopping in the store. The store is always busy with lots of tourists choosing things to take home as genuine souvenirs. Some of the real beauties are the frames and little animals that they make out of shells as well as the ships made out of shells. I got a lot of scallop shells to use to make craft items with, ranging color from pale white to a beautiful coral in natural colorations. It's a fun place to come visit and simply look at the multitude of shells, or stock up on all reasonably priced shells.

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!

Love this shop. It's beautiful and the owner Rebecca is just lovely. She patient, helpful and a…read morevery knowledgeable. My sister spends hours in her shop.

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

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!