Such a fun, nostalgic tourist store! California Seashell Company had a plethora of gift options ranging from low cost to more intricate pieces that were more than $100. Shells, chimes, magnets, quartz, the little store was chock full of Harbor Island goodies to take home or to gift friends and family. read more

I've stopped in here several times in the past and while I have walked away empty handed, I still like to browse around. It's a tight space, and if people are in the aisles be prepared for an up close encounter lol. There was also a lot of stuff here that says Encinitas for whatever reason. Not sure if this is always the case. Prices for their souvenirs are decent though, and if you're into beach decor, there are lots of items to choose from. read more

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My big sister and I have been coming here for years. This store has been around for a while. Wonderful spot to shop for gifts and tangible souvenirs for cheap reasonable prices. Lots of magnets, home decorations, toys, necklaces, sea shells, bracelets, shot glasses, wind chimes, and so much more. The cashiers were nice and friendly willing to help you with all your needs. My daughter found a capybara squishy which she found for half the price compared to other places. She was so thrilled to find it here for a good price. I had also bought my niece a nice wave bracelet for her birthday. This store made me feel like I was on a tropical island as you walked in. All I needed was a Mai Tai in my hand. Don't hesitate to check out this cute spot for your next stop in Seal Beach. read more

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Always a fun place to stop in whenever I'm in town, place makes for great sea shell photography amongst other things. The reason for the one star less than perfect, are the people who shop there. Now, that's not their fault, but when you have kids throwing the shells, clacking the floats together, tugging on the windchimes and the employee does nothing? Mmm, kinda became their problem. But overall, avoid this place in the warmer weather months and you won't have those idiots showing you how much the employees truly care and it'll be back to the neat little shop in Seal Beach. read more

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Great place to find stuff fornyoung kids (key chains, small animals to play with, shells, etc). The woman working the cohnter was so friendly & helpful. Highly recommend! read more

Gotta give this place 5/5 just for selling seashells--it instantly reminded me of going to Kapaʻa on Kauaʻi, picking through shell shops. Same vibe. They've got a wide variety and the prices are super reasonable. I ended up getting a blue ceramic giant clam trinket holder that I love. Definitely didn't need it, but couldn't pass it up. Also cool that they sell those little acrylic stands if you're a collector or just want to display a nice piece at home. If you're into shells or just want something that feels a little nostalgic, definitely check it out. read more

What an amazing store!!!!!! You can find anything you want here made from shells or just shells any size or color. Plus other cool things. Store is very crowded but very organized with clear price tags. Prices are pretty fair. The service was ok. There were only one lady who was pretty busy. But she wasn't rude. I think k just overwhelmed. read more

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This is the best store that you can visit in seal Beach. Everybody in the store has the most amazing customer service to give you the best experience that you have whether you live here or you visit. The variety is amazing so many things to choose from and quality merchandise. The Manager is absolutely a doll. She is so friendly and so helpful and you will not be disappointed if you purchase anything in the store. You will definitely get value for your money whatever you purchase. read more

Great place, great staff, solid prices.My daughter has to go to this store every trip to Cali. And she never leaves empty-handed. We even have to think about how much space we have in our suitcases so we have room for the goods from the California seashell company. read more

Great selection of Knick-knacks. Very cheap shells. Lots of beach signage, wind chimes, bracelets, night lights, figurines, etc. read more

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California Seashell Company Is one of those fun/unique stores that really caters to the idealized image of the California beach lifestyle. What they offer is all kinds of fun seashells, rocks, signs that depict the various aspects of California, onto wind chimes, and pretty much everything else you can think about. It is one of those fun shops that you go into and you see things that you never knew you needed but you decide that you do. It is a great place to find unique gifts and/or that something to make the environment of your own home just right. This store is designed around three long isles. All of these isles are stuffed full of all kinds of fun items. So, whether you are going in there to find something for someone else, yourself, or to simply window shop, you're sure to visually stimulated because there is just so much stuff! Overall, great shop! read more

I been goin their since I was 5 last time I went was when I was 19 I use to go their with my great grandma good memories

As a part time mermaid, I've been going to this shell shop for over 20 years and I never get tired of visiting. Their prices are affordable compared to other online retailers who sell shell and ocean/beach themed goods. I buy shells in bulk for various crafting projects and I love being able to hand pick out which ones I want in store. Inexplicably, you can't find shell shops in Orange County anymore so this place is truly special! Support your small business shell shops! read more

Kaitlin was super friendly and kind! I have gotten so many things here at different times. My go to spot! But Kaitlin by far is the nicest and caring since coming to this location! read more

A must see for any out of town visitor! Quaint, unique and charming. You also can't beat the main st. location. It is walkable and browse worthy. Perfect for beach decor or party planning! read more

4.5/5 Susie sold seashells by the seashore, then decided to pack it up and retire because of California Seashell Company! This store has an excellent selection of seashells of almost any type, color, size, and shape you can think of. There's also ocean/beach themed merchandise, home decor, and your obligatory tourist memorabilia. There were some shells that brought me back to my childhood. Some of them were shells I used when we had hermit crabs, some were shells my parents bought for me as a kid. It was a trip down memory lane. I also saw some cool looking preserved baby sharks in a glass case. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and size of the shells for sale. I don't really have any place in my house to showcase a shell collection but if I did I'd go here to get some lovely oceanic mementos. read more

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Had made a bulk order of shell lei online and paid for three day delivery. The order was out the next day and I received all on time! Quality is great! So impressed! Thank you CA Seashell Co! *I live in Hawaii and this was the best price for what I needed and the fastest delivery! read more

A really good location with Cheap prices with a nice selection of seashells and other related objects in items.

I have to hold back from pulling out my wallet and buying every Volkswagen Bus related item on their shelves and walls. read more

California Seashell Company - Volkswagen beach life - Home Decor Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I love this place! Every time i go to the beach this is my go to spot with my friends! Everything is super cheap and they have super cute jewelry for like $2 read more

Great selection and usually affordable!! Mollie gives great customer service and is very helpful!

No covid-19 safety compliance. No hand sanitizer despite having merchandise that everyone is touching. No mask enforcement. One staff member was wearing a mask but none of the customers were. read more

Love this place, they have a variety of gifts I'm a Volkswagen guy and hey are constantly getting New Cool Handmade stuff a must to come by and check out read more

This cute little gift shop was exactly what I needed, I came here and got gifts for various people with various tastes. The jewelry section is so cute and this shop is perfect for cute little Knick knacks I loved it so much and it made me really happy!! I walked around it like 50 times and it wasn't that big. read more

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Calling ALL SHELL LOVERS! This was an amazing find after searching for shells on the beach. $6.50 +tax for 3 shells, each the size of my fist. You would pay much much more anywhere else. LARGE VARIETY of shells, coral, starfish and shell art and Christmas ornaments. Great for gifts and home decorating. Located in town, a great distraction on the block. Street parking. read more

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I needed 138 shell leis for a luau themed baby shower. I paid extra for expedited shipping and the box arrived mangled and held together with tape. Off the 12 sets of 12 leis (they do pack them in sets of 12 and tie them together which was great. However, 14 of them were broken (3 in one pack, 2 in another, and one each in all but one pack. I thought about adding an extra dozen to my order but the reviews were great and I thought I would be ok. I ended up simply retying the broken ones to make "kid sized leis." When I reached out to the company as just an FYI, the response was"out of the thousands of leis we have sent out, I have never heard of anything like that." The quality of the non-broken leis was great. The shipping pricey, particularly since it looked like it was dragged through a puddle and then hastily taped together. I do not recommend their expedited shipping service and as for overall quality, it was similar to what I would expect from Oriental Trading Co. read more

I last visited The Seashell shop in February to get my daughter a abalone shell that she had requested. I enjoyed my visit there so much as it brought back memories of taking my children there when they were young! We loved the store when they were young and I still enjoy it!.It's just as good now as 25 years ago maybe even better. Always fun to look at everything and Cashiers are nice! read more

Their business card states "Seashells, sealife and...everything beachy!" Well, everything once called "sealife" in this store is dead and that's life, as they say, Sunshine. And if we want to continue to experience "everything beachy", we better learn how to conserve our oceans, beaches and sea life or our children may never know what a shark, whale or Alphabet Cone looks like except in pictures. With tons of beautiful cards, tiles, signs, glass art, handmade jewelry and custom wind chimes to choose from, there are countless ways to enjoy what the sea offers without supporting the decimation of sea life. This seashell-stuffed store offers an invaluable resource from which to educate your children on critters from the sea without having to contribute to its loss. Look and touch the pretty shells but purchase the "Surfer Girls Rule!" metal sign to hang on your patio door and leave the bottled sharks on the shelf. Surfer girls are pretty, bottled sharks ugly. P.S., An don't ye worry none, matey, the pirate here don't bite haaaarrd. read more

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I love this place. This is a shop you hope to find at the Beach & Seal beach, Main Street has one. It has everything a beach lover might be looking for. They have an assortment of different/colorful sea shells, funny signs and great little knickknack gifts for any occasion. The Seashell Company is run by a great and helpful staff. I have been coming here for year and will continue to do so. If you are looking for it, it is hard to miss, the wall facing Main Street is painted BLUE and it is right next to another gem, Sweet Jill's Bakery. Support local biz and give this place some love, they deserve it. read more

California Seashell Company - Great little shop run by great people. - Home Decor Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Very impressive selection of random seashells. The girl who was working here was very helpful and chatty as well. She'll tell you where to go to find some of these yourself along the shore. Shells range mostly from 10 cents to several dollars. They have natural finishes as well as painted ones. Variety is from all over the place if I had to guess. If you're trying to put together some shells for an aquarium or something, this is not a bad place to start. read more

5 stars, stopped in over many years and always able to find some unique coastal pieces at reasonable prices. Always sales/discounts, and you can always buy in volume. Cordial staff, parking is all metered or street parking. Great place, hidden find in the city worth the drive up north as there isn't a wholesale/store boutique like this at competitive pricing in OC. I have ordered off their website as well, USPS priority shipping, arrives earlier than expected if not right on time, extremely courteous packaging and ship care to recipient, inclusive of properly itemized invoice with complimentary store/brand sticker. Def recommend signing up for their website notifications, they email sales and keep in contact if your items you're trolling are back available for purchase or up on sale. Try them out! Thank you! read more

California Seashell Company - Home Decor Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Just had all the things I want and cheaper than everywhere else I have seen. I just popped in randomly on Valentine's Day and the store was cute and full of things you can use in your tiki bar read more

Super cute store with every seashell/beach item you can imagine at very reasonable prices!!! They have lots of seashells in different shapes and sizes for a buck or so each, plus custom jewelry, frames, hanging decorations, posters, and even glittered seashells for a Christmas tree! I took a quick glimpse as we were carrying our beach gear but would definitely go back and take my sweet time looking at all their stuff. Service was very friendly too! read more

California Seashell Company - Cute flower earrings for $.99!!!! - Home Decor Near Me - Seal Beach, California

If you are walking along Main Street, towards the pier, this is a MUST stop because there are many seashells and cute little trinkets to look at. The prices here are actually pretty cheap (cheaper than similar stores that I have been to) and fairly priced and the perfect place to pick up a souvenir (even if you are a local, who wouldn't love a whole dried star fish or a polished sand dollar?). The store itself is not that big but there is a ton of things to look at, with plenty of different types of seashells and sea related items (like whole puffed out puffer fishes, shark teeth, etc). There is also cute little signs that have fun phrases like 'gone fishing', etc. Service is pretty friendly here and they make transactions here quick and easy. Even though I have been here numerous of times, I always make sure to stop by here just to browse and will continue to keep coming here every time I am in Seal Beach on Main street. read more

I've loved this shop since I was young, now I enjoy it with my young children. I always find something I "need."

Even as a local, I love this little shop. My 13 year old daughter, who has a surfer themed bedroom, finds stuff in here all the time. Kids love to spend time here. LOTS of time. I can't drag them out of here! Very fun beach themed items, lovely, interesting sea shells, and shell themed items, and affordable trinket jewelry for kids. If you are coming on vacation - you don't want to miss Main Street Seal Beach - and certainly you should spend some time browsing in this quaint little store. read more

I've been coming here for yesrs. Sooooooo many wonderful shells, stones and ocean/beach themed treasures at very reasonable prices!!!

Best souvenir store of all the coastal communities. Huge variety of very cool stuff. The best Surfing Santa Christmas cards. I have been going there for over 30 years. Seal Beach is my favorite beach community and the Seashell Company makes it even more special. read more

I always come here to buy seashells and crystals. I use them for house decor and accessories. The prices are affordable. The crystals are super inexpensive!!! I bought two selenite wands for $2 each. I can't wait to charge them in the sun. read more

California Seashell Company - They wrap them in tissue paper. $2 bucks each. Selenite crystals. - Home Decor Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Wonderful selection of beach and ocean themed pieces. I love it! Many different items to select from.