Diamonds In the Rough

The most charming amazing store ran by a responsible owner. I love the quality here. The fabric is…read morereally amazing and unique. It's not possible to find anywhere else. It's a charming boutique. I really like the color palette here. We stumbled upon this store randomly but fell in love and plan to go back. We bought a couple of cashmere items, and a couple of long shirts that are just so comfortable.

This is my favorite women's boutique in downtown Mill Valley. They have a great selection of…read moreclothing, accessories, jewelry and shoes. You'll find lots of staples here including jeans, tees, sweaters and dresses that are perfect for any occasion whether it be work, weekend or a date. I love the range of brands they carry -- everything from Vince to Citizens of Humanity, Trina Turk, James Pearse, Ella Moss, Joie, C&C California, to lesser known, harder to find brands such as Hartford and It L.A. jeans. I love the fact they carry a large selection of Current Elliott and Mother jeans. That fact alone makes the store my go-to shopping destination when I feel in the mood to shop. Most of the merchandise is arranged by color which makes it easier to find things that work and look good. The store is always packed full of merchandise so take your time looking around, and for those looking for a deal, be sure to check their sale rack out front and in the back and they often have some real steals. They also have the best selection of jewelry. Whether you're looking for something for everyday or a special occasion, they have options at various price points that should meet your needs. Ronnie and Melissa are very nice, friendly and helpful. They have great taste and will always give you their honest opinion about fit, size, style, etc. I never feel pressured into buying anything and feel I am getting great, honest, trustworthy advice. And if for some reason they don't have your size, they will take down your name and number and can usually special order something for you.

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Fennell

4.8(16 reviews)

This place is so cute and has such a fun and interesting collection. We found a book for the ten…read moreyear old with great illustrations. A super soft baby blanket that I purchased for my dad as a lap blanket when he is in his wheelchair, and fancy socks for the in-laws for Christmas. The owner was super informative and friendly. She made sure we had pennies for the penny press at Muir Woods, which unfortunately was out of order, but that's another review. If you go, do make sure to open the drawers below the check out area, many delights are hidden inside.

Mint is a cute little boutique shop that not only sells fine apparel but lovely gifts as well…read more My partner and I come here to purchase these hand carved animal wooden sculptures we had also purchased in Japan. Their prices are the same as anywhere else that sells them. However, the last time we went there was a 20% off sale! The staff is friendly and we've come back a couple of times now. Such a lovely little shop!

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Carolina Boutique

4.7(27 reviews)

Im sad to write this as Carolina has been one of my favorite stores for many years - they always…read morestock such beautiful items and the people who work there are kind, never pushy and always helpful. With that said - the experience of shopping there has changed...pretty dramatically. I won't pretend that Carolina was ever a place for a bargain - it's always been a high end store with items that would be considered splurges or even out of the range of possibility (for the majority of people). In the last year, the prices have skyrocketed. What used to be the highest priced item is now the norm. $600 sweaters, $800 slip dresses, etc. Listen I get it, it's Mill Valley and an increasingly wealthier demographic with inflation being insane. But also, this sucks? Your prices have literally doubled. What once felt like an occasional shopping treat now just feels alienating and over the top. The owner / buyers have the best taste in town - if you're reading this, could you please bring back some of the more moderately (reasonably) priced brands? I think a lot of the non ultra elite 2% Mill Valley-ites would be super appreciative and love to support you again. But as of now, it's literally impossible. For what it's worth this is not just an opinion of mine but fellow friends who just want to go back to their favorite Carolina. I appreciate you taking the time to read and consider!

Always leaving with beautiful clothes from Carolina Boutique…read more Visit Eli and she won't steer you wrong!

Xirena

Julez Bryant

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Moonstruck Fine Jewelry

5.0(8 reviews)

Available by appointment

Walk-ins welcome

This small boutique shop is an treasure trove of works of art! They feature unique hand created…read morepieces of jewelry in a precious space. Among the beautiful pieces you will find both classic, modern and sleek styles,. The new owner Johanna is lovely and very helpful. If you are in search of a unique piece, or even if you aren't in search of anything, you should check out this beautiful store.

What a find! This jeweler has exquisite tastes which are demonstrated in her showroom of fine…read morejewelry. She took the time to understand what I wanted, and she guided me to a very fine selection. It was caring, personalized service.

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Bejeweled frogs by Bouke Hollinga

Surf and Sand

5.0(7 reviews)

This is a gem in Mill Valley. It has great merchandise for reasonable prices. I live in downtown…read moreMill Valley and don't know of any store in the area that has such great customer service.

Beautiful boutique in the heart of downtown mill valley. If you're looking for that iconic small…read morebusiness warmth, complete with a fabulous shop owner and impressive selection of garments and goods, this is your spot! Perfect for visitors seeking a memorable treasure, or locals in need of an awesome new outfit. I just adore this shop and you will too!

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Poet and the Bench

4.6(22 reviews)

Big fan of Poet & the Bench since they first opened their doors in Mill Valley…read more A wonderful creative space beautifully curated to combine original art, stunning jewelry, and artisanal ceramics as well as a little modern vintage and original gift items. My most recent find was a porcelain bowl by Lisa Fleming, who creates her own original glazes. Owners Bonnie & Jeffrey Levin create a warm and welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike. It's truly a neighborhood gem!

Fresh ART from Local TALENTED artists. Beautiful sculpture earrings and fine art pieces within a…read morerange of budget. Lovely splendid shop in the heart of downtown Mill Valley near cute restaurants and cafes.

Poet and the Bench, design and art gallery, featuring uncommon artists across jewelry, art and home goods

Batwing Sleeve short jacket in Vicuna and Wool

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Monarch

4.1(18 reviews)

I went here yesterday for the first time yesterday and can't wait to go back. The sales person was…read moreso nice, She was very helpful and not pushy at all. I love their cotton tunics, well priced with a great selection.

I love this store! I found it by accident one day when the tea I was drinking as I walked in Mill…read moreValley spilled all over my shirt...and I happened to spy a rack of gorgeous cotton tunics of India in the window. I walked in and never stopped returning. At this point I own three of those gorgeous shirts and the owner Punam has been unfailingly helpful, gracious and kind. For those of us that love Indian products, she also has an array of fabulous small gift items, even reasonably priced little bindis, statues and stickers of the various deities like Lord Ganesh. My favorite kind of place, When I go on a bicycle voyage around Marin I always make sure to make a detour to visit.

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The RealReal - Marin

3.8(107 reviews)

3.9 mi

Happy Earth Day 2026!…read more If you're a data driven person like me, you know or will look up the tons of clothing that are polluting the planet. Solution? Resell or donate the things you no longer find useful, no longer want, and/or no longer bring you joy. The beauty of being a stylish woman? Someone out there wants the things I don't. They really REALLY do. Create space in your wardrobe and jewelry box, get some cash in your bank account, it's all good. Reaching out to The RealReal to start your consignment has never been easier. Once you contact a representative, they can send someone to you home, send a truck to do a front door pickup, or email you a label to ship the items you want to sell. So convenient! Once they receive the items, you will receive notification. They will have their experts review the items authenticity, photograph them, and list them. You will get a link to watch your items as they launch and sell. The cash lands in the account of your choice. Your beautiful things are now someone elses beautiful things with renewed positive energy. It's all so very wonderful and you saved those things from clogging the landfills and littering the planet. It's a win win, my favorite!

Micheal was great and very knowledgeable about watches! Helped me decide on the Rolex Explorer 2…read moreand couldn't be happier with my purchase!

Texture is King

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My first Hermes bag- so excited!

Margaret O'Leary

4.3(23 reviews)

I had an awesome experience at this store w Mehri, who greeted & helped me while I tried on a…read morecouple of tops. When I thought that one was cashmere, she kindly informed me it was cotton, to my surprise. I decided on two luxurious cotton sweaters & spied a hot pink 'LOVE' cap & bought it too. When I mentioned I'd wear the cap to an upcoming Mother's Day breast cancer fundraiser, in response Mehri gave me a 20% discount. It was a most unexpected gift & really lifted me up!

The best clothing options, easy wear, low key basics and not too mention wonderful, classy,…read moreknowledgeable salespersons!

The iconic St. Moritz Cashmere Sweater

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Modica Home

4.8(19 reviews)

Love this boutique! Cheryl stocks amazing sweaters/knits I can't seem to find elsewhere, and has a…read moregreat eye for stuff that will look good on. Always try to stop by when we're in town, and always come out with something beautiful and high quality!

I love this store. I was drawn in by the amazing selection of hats, but once you're in the store…read moreyou'll find great clothes, jewelry, and special home items. Cheryl does a wonderful job finding beautiful, comfortable and stylish clothes for life in the unique Bay Area weather. I always find special things here.

Eclectic mix of gifts,home and personal accesories, something for everyone.

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Mei L.

6 years ago

The owner is incredibly sweet and welcoming! I have found some lovely things here and would recommend it when it opens again!

Janet F.

4 years ago

The lady is not nice never open she is rude clothing is old smells and rotten wouldn't go in there again.

kim w.

16 years ago

Always something new here. Wonderful place and amazing customer service.

Linda K.

7 years ago

I apologize for previous review, wrong business location. So sorry

E G.

8 years ago

always find gems...its a great spot and the owners are very nice!

Ariele L.

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14 years ago

Cute stuff, but overpriced. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Diamonds In the Rough - vintage - Updated September 2026

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Having spent much of my younger "Yeah I'm going out of the house dressed like this, what's the big…read moredeal?" years in NJ - I've developed a strange fascination for short denim shorts. I spied some in the window here the other day and just had to go inside. I've been trying not to spend money on clothes - since my closet literally is overflowing with a wealth of garments that I have yet to wear, but I couldn't help but do some browsing here. As far as clothing - Gala has a hip, nice selection of things. They carry an abundance of Free People clothes, designer jeans, beautiful jewelry and a vast selection of soft cotton shirts, dresses and more.I found alot of the clothes to be fairly muted in color - alot of beiges, blacks, whites, and blues; nice, casual, chic, and wearable - but nothing really popped. That being said - everything felt amazing and high quality to the touch and if I had the space in my closet, and the money in my wallet - I would love to rock any and all of the clothes in Gala. The fourth star is for the friendly woman, working here. She was patient when I was walking around the store, and was more than willing to help - when I had questions about the best place to wait for a cab in the rain. If you're in Larkspur - stop by Gala - if even just to window browse. Their stuff is on the pricier end of things, but it sounds like they rotate their clothes fairly often, and if you're looking for stylish practical wear - they carry a great selection of comfortable and flattering outfits.

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I have been to Nicolette twice in the last month. But it was my latest visit today that prompted…read moreme to sign up for a Yelp account, just so I could share my thoughts about this store and its owner. To be honest, I am really not one to write reviews on businesses...and even if I've had a bad experience - tend to just shrug it off. But I'm still thinking about my visit today and feel compelled to write a review. There was no one else in the store, and I was not greeted upon entering. I had been in the store a few minutes, and I heard 'hello'. I looked over and smiled - thinking the owner was saying hello to me. But she actually was saying hello to an older woman that came into the shop. The owner was so friendly with this other customer, I wondered if she even knew I was in the store. Feeling a little sheepish - I continued to browse the racks. Then, a group of 3 women came in and she had a warm hello for all of them as well. Apparently, she had already pulled some items for them and set up dressing rooms prior to their arrival. I found a couple of items to try on and went to the back to ask for a room. She ignored me at first. No one was in the 2nd dressing room - but she tried to put me in the storage closet. I actually had my 14 month old son in an Ergo carrier...and she wanted to put us in a storage closet with tons of things that could fall on him. She finally relented and let me in the dressing room, but only after I promised that I wouldn't take too long. (I only had 2 sweaters to try on.) The owner treated me as if I was a burden to her. She did not want to spend any time helping me, any time to even greet me, and just seemed simply irritated that I was even in the store - wanting to try something on. I would recommend crossing the street and going to Gala. They are always so gracious and welcoming...not to mention they have the most beautiful and precious things for sale. (That's exactly what I did today...and I picked up a beautiful Chan Luu necklace and scarf.) Lastly, I wanted to mention that there is a small dog in Nicolette. (I didn't notice it at all, as she was in a bag behind the counter.) I found this out on my first visit about a month ago. My husband and son came into the store while I was browsing. My husband let my 14 month old son stand on the floor. He was not even walking around - just standing. The dog started barking and then charged at him. Thanks to my husband's quick reflexes, my husband scooped up my frightened son - and thankfully he was not harmed. I also want to mention that I was never greeted, nor did the owner speak to me the entire time I was in the store. Only when her dog almost bit my son did she say anything to us. She never apologized, only stating that her dog "loves" kids. My son was not hurt, and it could have been worse. So I just chalked this up to maybe not a good day. But now after my 2nd visit, I should have seen signs of the way the owner conducts business and treats people (even babies) in general. Again, she never apologized. She never even acknowledged my husband or myself...she just kept trying to show us that her dog really likes kids by sticking her dog in my baby's face. My husband was gracious enough to allow her to do this, but I wish we just got out of there like bats out of hell. That's what I felt like then - and how I felt after my 2nd visit to Nicolette.

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Kara is not only a sweetheart she's cute as a button! I remember this store years ago on College…read moreAve in Rockridge. I should have been shopping there or kept shopping there after they moved, now I will. This store is chic, fashion forward and worth that drive!

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