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Ye Olde Soap Shoppe

3.9 (63 reviews)

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I could not find on their website anywhere where to purchase items for christmas gifts. I think this is only in store purchases.
Lisa D.

Every year I visit this store. I want to buy christmas gifts on their website, but nothing came up. So I think this is in store purchase only.

Nycole R.

Here I was, minding my own business-walking down the street of Old Town San Diego when I smelled the most Heavenly of scents. Boom! I was hit with the fragrances from Ye Olde Soap Shoppe-and I immediately switched direction and walked toward the store-like a zombie in a trance. This place has the yummiest of all yummy things-soap, lotion, candles, you name it. Many of the soaps are made semi-locally, just up the coast. If you're looking for a gift or want to pamper yourself, this is the place to go. I plan on returning with a new carry on bag so I can load up and take a bunch of goodies home!

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My son loves going here each time we are in old town SD because he likes choosing a design and soap size to be cut. It smells nice, works well, looks pretty, and our hands are super clean. GO GET SOME COOL SOAP ALREADY!!!!

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Highly C.

"Is that Cinnamoroll!?" - staff "Why yes it is, just bought it for my 23 y/o daughter!" - wife In a pinch for a great gift is exactly where we found ourselves. Birthday of our daughter and we're completely out of time. After grabbing a stuffy we dashed into the "Ye Olde Soap Shoppe", we were greeted by the staff that included Celeste and Jan! They quickly made us feel right at home and Celeste went right to work showing us the great ideas she had in mind for our daughter. After all she knew Cinnamoroll, what luck?! She could not been more spot on with her recommends, and for connect with what we were looking for. The shop is so cute and worth the stop by for all your gift, soap, and aroma needs. Thanks Ladies, Great Job! The Highly Critical Duo!

Strawberry soap
Tara K.

Soaper cute for all your self care needs! I wandered in to past time before my bus and it is an adorable place with many scents wafting into your nose right when you walk in. The price point is high but it's a very convenient one stop shop for yours or someone you want to gift bath and body products because there is a large variety to choose from that would suit everyone's needs. I didn't think I was actually going to get anything but the berry cutest strawberry soap caught my eye. A small cut is $5.95 which seemed worth it to support a soap store and the art of soap making. It smells and looks absolutely scrumptious! You can't go wrong just stopping by if you happen to be in the area or looking for a gift.

1 oz of hand lotion, $8!
Shelly M.

5-stars for the lady who was helping me this evening...she was sticky-sweet and helpful! But.... Everything here is waaay expensive (tourist prices) The Avaha radiance-energizing-day-cream-spf-fifteen was selling at the shop for $ sixty-something dollars, whereas on the Avaha website, it's $55... AND... the product at the store was EXPIRED!!! I brought it to the attention of the shop attendant. So, if you're going to spend tourist money here, make sure you check the expiration dates!!! Update: soooo, check this out... I came back several days later 9/27/22, at 8:55pm and guess what I observed??? The expired Avaha products were put back on the shelf for sale!!!!!! So shady!!!!! I pointed it out, yet again, to the associate working tonight (different than the one previous), so let's see if the product is still on the shelf next week...

Kama Sutra Body Butters
Ramona V.

Cute soap shop located in Old Town. They have yummy scented soaps and locations and other bath supplies. I came here last night with my friend and wanted to buy this chocolate souffle body butter that I had previously smelled here before and I loved that it smelled like chocolate pudding! It was $21.95 but all the containers had a broken seal. The employee called the owner and they gave me a 50% discount! Awesome! This is a cute place to put together a gift for someone! They have a wide range of homemade and French soaps! Worth a visit when you're in Old Town.

Pamela G.

Is this weird? We were staying in a hotel and didn't like their soap so when we saw Ye Olde Soap Shoppe we knew we had to go in and peruse the goods! Glad we did! They have so many wonderful middle and high end soaps. I purchased bar soap that smells like heaven, well, it smells like flowers - which is what I imagine heaven to smell like, and I purchased some honey hand lotion. The soap was just the thing I needed, very emollient (creamy and sudsy) and the lotion smells wonderful. Very girly shop. I love shops like this.

Lavender
Patricia A.

Love love loved everything about the Ye Old Soap Shop. As soon as you walk in the door you can smell the freshness of soap lotions and other items for sale here. Had to have the lavender hand lotion and the lavender soap. Recommend this place for lotions and soaps.

Rosemary eucalyptus soap, with our tags - "From our shower to yours" (each bar yields 3 pieces for this size)
Vera M.

This store has always been amazing, and I've always left happy, but today takes the cake! I came in looking for party favors for my bridal shower, and the customer service was impeccable. We had a large purchase, so we were in the store for a while. Denise was very attentive to our needs, and made sure to offer the same service to all other customers without making anyone feel left out. She greeted us as we came in, offering help, which we needed, so she finished with her current customers and made sure to get back to us in a friendly, timely, and professional manner. We ended up cutting the soaps up & wrapping them with Saran Wrap - they were an absolute hit! We left with everything we needed, thanks to her help! Ye olde soap shop, you guys have a keeper! Denise really went above and beyond, and I can't thank her enough.

Watermelon and lemongrass with cranberry seeds. OMG. The both smell amazing
Christie H.

I went in looking for something orange flavored but left with a watermelon and a lemongrass and cranberry seed. I absolutely wish I had bought more since I live in Alabama. I bought the whole bar and they cut them in half so it would be easier to use in the shower. I am obsessed with the lemongrass & cranberry seed. I will find a way to get more of these. And the young lady helping me was so helpful. Glad I stopped in there.

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Great little shop with lots to choose from. Friendly staff. A must stop while in Olde Town.

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Great products. Helpful customer service. Come here every 2-3 months to stock up on natural soaps for me and my family.

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