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.

Very cute store with a fun mix of San Luis Obispo merch, Halloween decorations, planters, cards,…read morevintage clothes, and housewares. I got a sweatshirt! It's definitely pretty pricey, but it's fun to look around and you might find a cute little souvenir.

The feel of this store is so cohesive. They have plants, plant pots, vintage clothing, jewelry, and…read moreother lifestyle items. Very trendy spot!

Very disrespectful and disappointing display in their front window…read more U.S. FLAG CODE United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 §8. Respect for flag d. The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. I hope this store takes the time to educate themselves on the U.S. Flag code to show proper respect to our nation's beloved flag. It really does mean a lot to many, many people.

Beautiful store, with great quality products not found in the other downtown stores…read more Why the 2-stars? Customer service. My sister and I walked into Romp yesterday afternoon while on a shopping spree downtown. I specifically brought my sister in because she has been missing her favorite shoe store from downtown Santa Barbara since moving to SLO. She immediately fell in love with a pair of boots and with a couple other items. We were greeted once when we walked in, but never attended to or acknowledged after that. There was one single other customer in the store who was trying on a pair of shoes and making a purchase. We perused for about 10 minutes, ooohing and ahhing over certain items and were very interested in trying on a few pairs of shoes. Unfortunately, we weren't deemed worthy enough of attention from the sales lady, who ignored us the entire time. We left the store without being acknowledged or thanked for our visit. This was an extremely sour taste to be left with and we both agreed that driving down to Santa Barbara for our high end shoe purchases would be worth it, rather than being ignored and not helped.

Wow did I ever get lucky to land in this store! We are only…read morespending a few days in SLO and I decided rather than wait in line for the movie To move around! Not wanting to spend money lol I was able to have a super duper talk with owner! While poking around and buying these fantastic hair clips and pony holders and earrings, I realized how reasonable their prices were! This am I figured I'm going back to buy my Xmas Presents! Highly recommend you check them out!!!

I visited Trio on my way to Santa Maria and loved this boutique! Have really cool stuff and was…read moreable to pick up a few items for myself and girlfriends but i think it will all end up for myself!! Very helpful, warm and friendly service. Will make it a MUST STOP now when i am going that direction from Northern CA!

Olivia was so helpful when I was trying to pick out a cardigan, she really helped me in…read moreunderstanding my budget and style. I had such a wonderful experience and will be coming back. I love the selection of jewelry and variety of clothing but the customer service is what will keep me coming back!

I loved this store. We spent a week in SLO in early November. I walked into this store and bought…read morethe cutest sage green V neck sweater with a deep cuff. I loved it. Warm and soft and everything you want in a sweater. The day we left I wore it and on the way to the airport I called the store. It went to voicemail. I tried for days to get a really person to answer. It always went to voicemail. I tried today. SUCCESS! I'm praying the owner will call me back so I can order 3 more. Love these. They are great to wear shopping or going to church - too nice to wear around the house though.

Gorgeous collection of small -mostly fine- jewelry from small businesses designers. I wish I could…read morebuy everything but for now I just like to pop in and look. Staff is always welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

Service was excellent and the selection has improved. The items on the pricey side but well curated.read more

Passing through town and we eyed the Nordstrom Rack sign while traveling on Highway 101. We decided…read moreto stop since the Hubs needed a belt. We dropped in on a weekday early evening. It was located in a complex with other stores such as Cost Plus. The Nordstrom Rack interior was modern, clean and organized. A lot of square footage too. It had a large inventory. Not sure if this was the norm or just caught them on a good day after restocking. Hubs left empty handed. But not me. I scored. Bought a few Caslon brand tops at bargain prices. And we hopped back onto Highway 101. By the way, the shopping complex is across the street from the iconic Madonna Inn. A

I thought I would give them another try. I purchased some jewelry here only for the color to last a…read moreweek. Manager tells me well it's costume jewelry, well no **** Sherlock, but it should last longer than a week. After having to go to bat they advised they would return. Although it was well within the 40 day window they didn't want to because it was worn. Well sorry, you need to stand behind the quality of your product! Be very mindful of their return policy! If they don't stand behind their product and you used your credit card, go right to the credit card company! Horrible value for only lasting a couple wears. If you are looking for cheaper jewelry, TJ Maxx is a much better solution and lasts much longer!

Ambiance is my favorite store to shop while visiting SLO & Paso Robles. Their selection of clothing…read moremeets my every need. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Kannyn, the owner. What a lovely woman she is. In my adult life I haven't had the luxury of having a personal shopper/assistant and on that day Kannyn stepped in and that's exactly what she delivered . She is Amazing in styling to your body type and showing the many options for being fashionable. I rate Ambiance 1000/10. Kannyn is a supreme example of professionalism combined with that personal touch of love we all welcome. While shopping I also observed her staff following in Kannyn's footsteps! Very impressed and look forward to my next adventure. If you want the perfect ambiance while shopping...make sure you visit Ambiance. Thank you Kannyn and ladies. You're deeply appreciated. Janine Evans

Ambiance was such a fun find during a weekend trip--I was immediately drawn to the style and…read morequality of everything in the store. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the product selection and the overall experience. I visited again a few months later and met the owner, which made me love it even more. She's been incredibly helpful staying in touch and assisting me with purchases remotely, and the level of service is just as great as shopping in person. Even being out of state, I still feel like I get that same personal, boutique experience every time. Highly recommend!

Any time I'm in the downtown area, I always make sure I go into this store. The clothes are…read moreadorable and reasonably priced. There's also a wonderful selection of various items to gift a friend or yourself. The staff is always friendly and I enjoy seeing any new items the store has.

The service was so nice. One of the lady's was so sweet. They have very good options for jelly…read morecats. I got a pink macron heart for my sister once and she loved it! And the values pretty good for jelly cat's. So over all pretty great.