I walked in and immediately felt welcome! The lady behind the register was so friendly and…read moreattentive. They had a huge selection of books and had exactly what I was looking for. The price was unmatched. I'll definitely be returning!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

Accessibility: the door to enter is a single pull door. Once inside, there is a large flat ground…read morelevel where you can go to the bar or look at tons of art. There is a second floor that you can only access by stairs, but even if you cannot get upstairs, there is plenty of beautiful art to see on the bottom floor. Please be careful if going up and down the stairs because the handrails are a bit wobbly and unstable. Experience: this gallery is WAY bigger than it looks from the outside. Upon entering, you can turn left and go enjoy their bar, or you can turn right and enter a world of art. A lot of the art here is a darker theme, but some of it isn't. The art is mostly paintings but there are some small sculptures and photo art. I also learned they have an escape room you can play, but I haven't experienced this one yet!

Never knew about this place until today. I walked in a little after it opened and was in awe with…read morethe unique artwork I was seeing. This is not your typical classical, safe paintings that you see else. No these paintings have an edge, a uniqueness about them which I love. I thought I needed to go to LA for this type of stuff, but seeing it here in Escondido was refreshing. There's an upstairs too which has the artist's personal room they paint in which I thought was cool, some were open and other's were closed. There were plenty of paintings show casing their work. If interested in any of the pieces you just tell the guy working at the front, and mention the artist's name, and title of the picture. As I walked back downstairs I told the guy I was there to pick up 2 Victor Roman art pieces (Miss Green & Miss Mirren), and a August Williams (Paris). My husband contacted him and told him I'd be there. The guy grabbed my pictures, I was very pleased with the quality of the pictures. You can pay by pay pal, cc, or cash. I paid with CC and was e-mailed a receipt promptly. I can't wait to go back and bring others along.

Walking into this shop I am overwhelmed with the most calming smell and aura from the incense that…read moreis burning. It smelled so good I had to get some! I go there regularly now for my incense and all my teas. The customer service is also great. She has little tea samples out to taste, I was feeling overwhelmed with stress and a little anxious and Maribel helped me pick out a tea that will help with my cortisol levels and exactly what I need, I make it in the morning now and i love it. She was so helpful in finding the right tea mix for me. So many cute gifts as well for anyone and everyone. Super cute garden statues as well that you don't normally see. 10/10 recommend!

Can't be missed…read more Located next to the elevator and the bar. Mist sprayers are available as well as hats and an array of toys. Stop by and find a souvenir for yourself or family member. It's a great spot to relax for a minute as the AC is always on on full blast - especially during the scorching hot summer days.

Sue who works are the gift shop is very helpful and patient. Today I had a minor issue with another…read moreemployee and she was able to assist me with such grace and empathy.

Such a fun store!…read more My daughter did a bead animals class there yesterday, and it was well-organized and clear. The staff was very welcoming and they have a great variety of handmade art and crafts by local vendors. Think crocheted stuffies, handmade jewelry, craft kits you can take home, and more! This is a great place to find a gift for all ages or take a class. Highly recommend!

We had my daughter's birthday party at Collab Crafts in Escondido this past Saturday, and it…read morecouldn't have gone better! From start to finish, Tatiana, the owner, was absolutely wonderful -- so friendly, courteous, and professional. She checked on us throughout the party to make sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed. The store itself is adorable -- clean, fun, and full of amazing handmade merchandise. It's such a unique spot because not only can you host an amazing party, but your guests can also shop afterward! We did a slime party with their slime partner, and it was such a hit. Each child got to make and take home two slimes, and the entire process was smooth and easy. Every child (and parent!) left smiling with a bag full of goodies. Tatiana even surprised us by putting up a few balloons -- the sweetest touch that made the day even more special. She truly made the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. I can't recommend Collab Crafts enough for any celebration or just a fun day of shopping. Thank you, Tatiana, for making my daughter's birthday an absolute dream come true! ‍

Fabulous selection and friendly service. Hard to choose from…read moreso many beautiful things!

Got some bamboo stalks from here. They were very friendly and helpful. Also had a really neat…read morecollection of things you can buy here, for decent prices. Definitely want to check this place out again.

WOW! Let me say that again, WOW! This place is great. My wife and I were looking for a moonstone…read morefor our grandson for his birthday. We placed several from Amazon. None were as advertised. All were returned. Did a search and found Love Light & Energy. After a quick drive there from Escondido and one wrong bumpy road ( more on that later, we entered Terry's wonderland. We told her what we were looking for and she quickly led us through her crystal jungle. I never knew there were so many types of moonstone. After about 45 minutes, we had what we needed. We will be back. WARNING: the map program took us to the wrong road. She said this happens often and has been unable to correct it. The turn into the shops is just to the south of where the problem told us to make. We ended up on a very bad road. There is a small white sign at the driveway.

Great shop! The selection is unbelievable and prices were amazing. Was able to get the items needed…read moreand will definitely be back. The owner was super knowledgeable and very nice. I highly recommend!

The first impression I had when walking into the shop was, man, what a mess. There's just random…read morestuff all over the place, and what are obviously customer pieces sitting on the floor. Interesting. But, the other reviews said what an awesome job they did, so I figured that I'd let that influence me more than the mess in front of me. The lady working there was in the back chatting with someone, and I waited a few minutes before I poked my head back there to let them know I was in the lobby area. She politely said hello and said she would be with me in a minute. Well, after 20 minutes or so of listening to the lady and the guy in there bullshit about random things, they both made their way up to the front, and the gentleman left. They both thanked me for being so patient. Now, I totally understand that if there's one person working there, and two customers, one of the customers is going to have to wait. I was fine with that, but I think if you know that you have someone else waiting in the lobby, at least shoot the shit somewhere where they can't hear you. It was mildly irritating. When I was finally helped, I asked for a fairly common type of frame (1/4 - 3/8" brushed aluminum), which they didn't have. She said something about the recession making things difficult to get, and the manufacturers were not making a lot of different frames anymore. Whatever. So I took my stuff literally less than 2 miles away, where I was helped almost immediately, and they had exactly what I was looking for. I asked if they had any issues obtaining framing material because of the recession, and they looked at me like I had a third eye. I figured as much.

The owner is amazing. She has a lot of knowledge about custom framing, canvas stretching and art…read more They also hosts several events throughout the year. There is food, wine and art. Get there early for art shows if you want to meet and greet with the artists.