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Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
A cultural experience awaits you at this gallery-like shop. The owner grew up in Zimbabwe and returns to Africa frequently to bring back African art in a variety of mediums. Exquisite stone and wooden sculpture, ceremonial masks, textiles and accessories line the walls, and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and happy to educate you on these...
Apache Indian Arts Center and Gallery
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 2425 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
This one-of-a-kind shop offers the largest selection of handcrafted Native American jewelry in the area. It also specializes in kachina dolls, moccasins, hand-woven blankets, pottery, and many other Western and Mexican collectibles.
Bluestocking Books and Bindery
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 3817 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Bluestocking has become known for its monthly book salons, where a diverse crowd gathers for lively discussion on various and sundry book-related topics. They also schedule open readings, author signings and talks, and even the occasional film screening. Shelves are lined with an eclectic stock of books, literary gifts and cards. The “Bindery”...
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 8575 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
This 23,000 square-foot space houses an impressive treasure trove of domestic and imported ceramic planters, statuaries and bird baths, all at discount prices. Since 1970, owner John Devlin has traveled the globe and brought back some of the most unique and beautiful planters you'll find anywhere. A must see!
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 937 S Coast Hwy 101, The Lumberyard, Encinitas, CA 92024
Chuao was the first Venezuelan chocolatier based in the United States. They specialize in non-standard flavor combinations using ingredients like chèvre, green tea, cayenne, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Of course, there are still plenty of choices with more traditional flavors, from caramel and marzipan to pralines and coffee. Bars, bonbons...
Maidhof Bros Shipware Merchants
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 1891 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
An incredible selection of nautical wares awaits at this unique shop. Among the merchandise are ship bells and lanterns, mahogany wood chests and desks, clocks, ship wheels and much more.
Mingei International Museum Collector's Gallery / Museum Store
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 1439 El Prado, Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
This colorful shop is located within the museum and features a wonderful selection of folk art and collectibles from around the world. Although the museum charges an admission fee, visitors who want to enter the gift shop only are not required to pay.
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 1770 Village Pl, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
More than 35 artists' galleries are housed in this village-like compound, where you can watch the creation of one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, hand-thrown pottery, and wood sculpture. Annual events include a summer open house and a fall art festival; numerous other special shows are featured throughout the...
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 754 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Venissimo maintains a stock of some 120 cheeses, with selections changing on an almost daily basis. Since opening in 2003, they have featured close to 1000 cheeses, from abbaye de belloc to zuleta. You can find cheese made from cow’s milk, sheep or goat’s milk, even Venezuelan beaver’s milk. OK, maybe not that last one! The bottom line is, the...
Category: Specialty Shops - San Diego Shopping
Address: 726 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
In operation since 1935, Wahrenbrock’s is the city’s oldest (and largest) bookstore. Spread out over three stories is a vast collection of mostly used books on every conceivable subject. There are a few new titles as well, and a great selection of travel books, Californiana, and San Diego/SoCal history and culture. Collectors can find pristine...
