Such a great little shop with great items for souvenirs or crafts! My husband and I stopped here during our vacation and got some great sea glass. Really fun stop. Just remember to pay for parking even if you're only gonna go for a second! They are no joke out there! read more

This is a really cute store. I love the variety and selections of seashells and mermaid items, and sea life knickknacks. The people are really nice and a fun place to visit. Yesterday they said they were open online, we drove down, and the owner didn't arrive to open. The frustrating part of this store is the inconsistency of when they open. I drove down a couple times now and the store isn't open and the neighbors say he shows up whenever. Hopefully my next visit they will be open. I gave 5 stars because this is a great store. read more

Such a cute shop, full of any seashell you can imagine and the prices are actually quite reasonable. I love coming here just to browse around full of treasures read more

What a great little store. It takes me back to when I was a little girl and would go to Pier 39 and they had a shop with everything seashells. This store is smaller in comparison but it certainly packs a punch with everything it has. Good use of taking every reasonable space to showcase the merchandise. Prices are reasonable. If you want a non-souvenir type of gift, you can find it here. Or if you want to add some jewelry to your collection. I am in love with abalone and got one white abalone shell with drilled holes for a dollar. Undetermined on what I want to do with it, but it's nice to look at in the meantime. I think it's an absolute delight to find such items. Staff was super nice too. Only bad thing was that the shop was super hot inside. It was late evening and not that hot outside. I wish it wouldn't have been that hot so I could have browsed more. read more

Previously, I would've given the store four stars. I currently am giving them three stars not for this experience, but cumulatively. This specific experience was a two star experience. This store has a great amount of selections. The women that work there are very very nice. They have a good amount of harder to find seashells. I mostly love their selection of sea fans that are all over the walls. I went there specifically to purchase one, and I did not want to spend more than $100. I noticed a sea fan on a wall and thought two for the price of one! It had the beginning of another fan growing at its base, it was also a different color, from the larger. I was excited as I make art with these and I felt I was getting two different kinds of sea fans, for a great price. There was another shopper looking at sea fans also. I indicated I was going to purchase it, and they said "OK", they told me I should keep looking around because they were going to pack it up for me really well. I went to look at some shells while I waited. The other shopper was saying that they could not afford to purchase the Sea Fan they wanted, at this time. I heard the woman behind the desk say "Here have this" the woman exclaimed appreciation and seemed very grateful. As I turned, I noticed she was given a piece of sea fan approximately the same size and color as the one on the fan I was purchasing. I thought nothing of it, surmising they must have extra bits and pieces of seashell and sea fauna in the store that they can't outrightly sell. When I got home and opened my package. The piece of other colored Sea fan that belong to the item I purchased-was missing. I made the assumption that they broke it off and gave it to the shopper that could not buy a sea fan at that time. Not sure why it was broke it off and then given away. I paid for the whole sea fan. I don't understand why they would think this was OK. I was paying for a fan that I saw on the wall. Full price. And they didn't even mention that they had broken off the other piece of sea fan. This is very disappointing. read more

I was on the hunt for seashells to use in an event I organized this October, and I found everything I needed and then some at this store! They had a fantastic selection of beautiful shells at very affordable prices. I'm absolutely thrilled with my discovery and will definitely return soon. :) read more

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Great little store in downtown Capitola Village with a total beach feel. They have some beautiful jewelry made from Hawaii and lots of shells to choose from. There is so much to choose from in this store and the customer service was outstanding. The prices for jewelry were very reasonable and the variety of art pieces to wind chimes, shell boxes, candles, soap and the list goes on. This shop is a place you want to come in and get some shopping done. read more

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Great little gift shop. Lot of cool items and the prices are reasonable. I recommend this shop highly. Good vibes. read more

This place is a must visit if you come to capitola.. there's something for everyone and you won't walk out without a souvenir.. very affordable and the beautiful lady at the front is so polite and helpful.. must visit !!!! read more

Seashells is a charming boutique that captures the essence and vibe of Capitola. I had the pleasant opportunity to visit with the owner whose enthusiasm and passion are reflected in his excellent attention to his clients. The birthday heart shell is a favorite new addition to my collection. A definite new favorite shopping spot. read more

I was pretty sure that I had written my review on this cutest little shop in the past - apparently, not so. Thanks to my Yelp friend Steven W. for reminding me! Check out his reviews, on this and other Santa Cruz area places, and enjoy it like a local! Capitola Seashells on the avenue has been here for a very long time. We always stop by when driving down to Capitola and Aptos, at least every other week. It's a pleasure to chat with the owner, she's extremely welcoming and helpful, if you want to be helped. The beauty of it is that you feel no pressure of buying as you browse through the myriads of seashells and gifts. This is the cutest little shop with a huge variety of seashells of all sizes, shapes, and forms, so much to choose from. I find it to be a good resource if traveling to the East coast to visit with friends or family to bring a little Cali souvenir. A seashell is always a good idea! They have wind chimes, jewelry case, and other little tidbits for tourist attraction, nothing wrong with that. All shells are fairly priced and that makes them affordable, whether you're looking for a large abalone or working on a project, thus need a handful of small shells. read more

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The kids love this place, every time we are visti capitola we have to check out the shell shop. read more

Capitola Seashells - Store front - Gift Shops Near Me - Capitola, California

The price here is AMAZING Capitola isn't a good place to one shells on the beach but this is a nice stop to pick some up for the kids or just to take home for yourself They have something for every price range and something for everyone too read more

Love this place! I have two young boys and we go in here to learn about the different types of shells! I love to show them new things and different types of art work to help spark creativity, something, that we all need. The ladies are AMAZING and always have so much patience with my boys as they insist on taking turns on doing everything! Very affordable gifts as well as souvenirs. We'll probably go back and get Christmas gifts for everyone on the list, that way they can have a little bit of the beach, all year long! read more

My daughter loves sea shells and this store did not disappoint. Great customer service- super genuinely, friendly and happy. Lots of differ t shells to pick from from cheap, small to moderate budget etc. Also lots of decoration items from ornaments to wall hangings. My daughter ended up picking up this awesome green jade turbo snail and some center cut shells. Will definitely be back. Not only was it awesome to support a local small business, they deserved it with what they have and service. read more

This is a great store for all your seashell/beach souvenir needs! My husband needed a store that sold turtle souvenirs for his co-workers. This place was perfect. They had all types of turtle souvenirs as well as other ocean life. They even had seashells with turtles and other marine life engraved on them (sea horses, dolphins, etc.) The prices were reasonable and had a wide selection of seashells, jewelry and other beach themed stuff. The parking can be tricky though in the villlage. It's only 0.50 cents an hour at the beach/village parking a couple blocks up the street - enter off of Bay Avenue, Park Avenue or Capitola Avenue. Meters run from 8am to 8pm. read more

Capitola Seashells - Front of store - Gift Shops Near Me - Capitola, California

Great selection! Beautiful shells and great service. Prices are reasonable as well - great variety too.

This is a locally owned business that focuses on the sea shell collector, although other jewelry and souvenir items are are part of their stock in trade. This is located right off the esplanade, and thus in in the main beach part of Capitola. While there is street parking, unless you get there by 7 am the odds are that you'll be parking in one of the surface lots a block or so away and legging it on in. The good news is that no matter which lot you park at, the walk is just charming. The store is on the smaller side of things, yet does not feel cramped or claustrophobic. The main business focus is on seashells of all types, pricing and collectibility. Prince ranges from ten cents or so up to almost a thousand dollars depending on what you chose to buy. As mentioned there is a limited selection of jewelry and some touristy things like tiles and magnets. The people that own the store are the ones behind the counter and don't seem to mind chatting with passerby about random things. It's quite the charming little shop. read more

Unfortunately this store was closed by 5:20 when yelp says it closes at 6. Won't be able to come again. Accurate hours would be appreciated when trying to plan. read more

Went there 2 times while in town for a few days! Great selection of seashells, wind chimes, jewelry ,and being its Christmas time, they had ornaments as well! Nice people working there both times! I'll be back next time too! read more

Such a beautiful and well laid out store. Made me happy browsing around. The store owner is such a kind person. As we were waiting in line, I witnessed her exchange with the customer paying at the counter. The owner gifted her something special as the woman was going through something needing prayers. Truly warmed my heart, because I have Cancer and am struggling. I love to see small acts of kindness. As I know how much they mean to me. We took this trip to the ocean because I'm so sick and the ocean has a way of calming the soul. As did her gorgeous store. I bought a seashell wind chime to always feel close to the ocean. I will defined return to shop here if I get the opportunity. read more

Possibly the most beautiful gem in this store of natural wonders is the lovely miss Donna. She is kind, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful. Went in there this afternoon and she remembered me from January! I love all the specialty stores in Capitola, but this is, hands down, my favorite. Do yourself a favor and meander into this little cottage of coastal curiosities. They have beautiful jewelry, seashells galore, mobiles and chimes, candles, figurines, great and unique gifts to let someone know how special they are, or YOURSELF! read more

This is the cutest store ever! If you are looking for a souvenir or better yet jewlery this is a must stop. They have a beautiful display of jewlery to choose from. They seem to specialize in sea shells, pretty much any kind your heart desires they have it! Great to bring the kids in as there prices are very reasonable. My whole family found something in this store to purchase. It was fun and the staff and owner are friendly. It was a wonderful experience. read more

What a great Sea Shell store!....We always went to the one in Half Moon Bay but it closed... recently....and we found this fun shell store in Capitola! This is the only Sea Shell store on the north coast other that the one on pier 39 in San Francisco. This store has a wide variety of sea shells...including a giant clam shell...and sea jewelery, mermaids ,ect. The location is great for browsing many stores & restaurants, within walking distance in this quaint sea side town. read more

We were visiting from San Diego on 5/30/18. Great store and an amazing sales lady. She was so helpful, funny and kind. Would recommend this place to everyone. read more

Love this store! It has so many nice items perfect for gifts at great prices. Also, the staff and owner are really nice and pleasant to do business with. I will definitely be back! read more

This little shop is always fun to look in. They have the greatest selection of shells to bring back the memories of the sea. And their jewelry is amazing. Really let's you bring home the flavor of the town. Donna and Al are so helpful and friendly. read more