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My Wife and I love buying candles with a relaxing scent that we can use in our home for our…read moreoccasional "get togethers" with friends/coworkers or, for those times we want to sip on some good wine and enjoy a bit of aromatherapy after a long busy day. We were pleasantly surprised with not only the assortment of scents to choose from but, the quality of scents. I always worry about those candles out there that give off the lung-irritating black smoke but, when I lit the candles purchased from this seller, the candlelight was crisp and clean burning with no soot or smoke drifting upward. I'm happy we made this purchase and we're looking forward to future transactions with this polite & professional business there in Julian,Ca. Thank you!

I purchased two candles as gifts this past Christmas, and they were just lovely. They not only had…read morebeautiful scents, but the packaging was very pleasing and well done-- simplistic, natural and quite welcoming. Eva also included information on candle making, which my mother in law was most appreciative of. I highly recommend checking out Eva's website https://www.mountainmademe.com, following her on Instagram and Facebook, as well as purchasing her products! It's evident there's a lot of heart put into all that she does.

Hand poured pillar in Julian, CA.

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The Warm Hearth

The Warm Hearth is a hidden gem in Julian. I didn't expect how fun and exciting this store had to…read moreoffer. Very enormous with all sorts of goods like toys, snacks, artifacts, souvenirs, ornaments, games, and so much more. My favorite consisted of flowing fountains making me feel at peace. It was fully decorated with magical garden vibes. There were games where you can sit down and enjoy while others can play the piano along with drums. So much to see, I can spend hours hanging out in this store. Genuinely, this is the best store in this small town. Good friendly service was provided and would return in the future.

This store is such a treasure and a nice surprise. Every time I've come in there's always something…read morenew and unique. The set up is like a little adventure. My friend and I played games on the bottom floor. There's something for everyone with a unique selection and a variety of prices. You definite want to stop by and explore.

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Old Julian Garage

4.0

(23 reviews)

0.1 mi

Didn't know I needed this store until I walked into it. LOVE LOVE LOVE this quirky, fun, and…read moredetailed store. The items they have here run the gamut. If you have that friend who's hard to buy for, you will find something fun in here. A wide selection of kids' items is also available. We had a great time browsing through here and even did some real shopping. Definitely worth a stop in here. Actually, this is so much fun, I would drive to Julian just to go to this shop.

Such a cute shop!! Here you'll find Julian Merchandise, random goodies like Hawaiian themed…read morecocktail items, magnets, fun spicy chocolate and more. My husband loved the nostalgia toys in the back. Lots of hot wheels and even a mini race track to play with. My toddler loved exploring this store as much as we did. Service was nice too. Definitely will come back when visiting Julian.

This store is filled with everything hobby, gifts, collectibles, etc.

Things to buy

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I was intrigued by the fountain and wanted to make it stand out on photo edit.

The American Gardener

(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

As soon as you enter this store, it smells wonderful. The aromas from the potpourri, bath ice,…read morenatural soaps and candles. The line of aromas made from France just for this store, put it all together and it smells heavenly, relaxing, soothing... The prices are a bit steep, so if you are bargain shopping, do not enter. We left the store with some natural soaps, these don't leave soap slime on your soap dish and some scented bath ice (bath salts). Christmas stocking stuffers.

I go here a couple of times a year to purchase the most beautiful fragrant potpourri. The bath…read moresalts are incredible and the pricing is definitely in line with the quality. If you ever get the chance to venture up to Julian this is a must for the girlie girl!!! Soaps, lotions, potpourri, oils, unique gifts. Wonderful boutique. Just went today and am so please with my purchases. I may be taking someone up again next week!!

Eclectic lamps, I like it!

The many buckets of potpourri, smells so pretty. Check out the entire store, cute things.

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Check out the array of scented bath salts. So yummy smelling. Check out the entire store, cute things.

Blissful Seeds

(12 reviews)

27.5 mi

The selection of items was great! Lots of different gifts to choose from. Everything was nicely…read morelaid out, and the staff was friendly!

A Truly Amazing Store. This store is absolutely incredible! Everything they sell is made by…read moreindividuals with autism and developmental disabilities, and the quality, creativity, and heart behind each item truly shine. It's inspiring to see such a meaningful space that not only supports talented creators but also helps raise awareness and promote inclusion. Highly recommended for anyone looking to shop with purpose and support a great cause.

A rendering of one of our artists's painting.

All handmade items by artists

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Love buying handmade items

Magick & Moonbeams

(1 review)

15.5 mi

the best (and only!) crystal/magick shop in ramona. the ladies that run it are so sweet and…read moreknowledgeable! they have great products: crystals, tarot cards, oracle cards, homemade candles, etc. i love this place

From the owner: Metaphysical Boutique, we have crystals, sage, incense, jewelry, gifts, workshops, reiki sessions,…read morereadings, and crystal therapy!

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Native Poppy

(65 reviews)

39.2 mi

Women-owned & operated

Consultations available

Whenever I'm at Cedros Design District I visit Native Poppy. They have the cutest things inspired…read morewith a flower / garden theme accessories to pair with their adorable flower shop. My last visit I got their Grapefruit & Mangosteen Scented Goat Milk Lotion. I wear this everyday and since it's made out of goat milk it's perfect for my sensitive skin. I love the scent and I always get compliments because of the scent. It's pricier than other lotions its size, but totally worth it. Staff here is always nice.

I do like Native Poppy. Every year I get arrangements for my birthday, Valentine's Day, and…read moreMother's Day. It's just so overpriced. I'm not seeing the value at this point. The selection is limited, the space in South Park is cramped. It feels like the price needs to go down by about 40-50%. My husband spent $350 on an arrangement at NP. I went somewhere else for my mom's flowers, saw an arrangement I LOVED and it was bigger and cost $180. So yeah, I think Naive Poppy and I are parting ways.

Grand Wrapped Flowers.

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Solana Beach flower bar.

Native Poppy

Women-owned & operated

Consultations available

Who doesnt love Native Poppy?…read more A magical flower shop that just welcomes you, to choose your favorite flowers and make your own bouquet. Getting to shop for each flower makes buying flowers such an intentional experience. The staff is always sweet and kind and hot to help. The cost of the flowers is on the higher end, but you pay for what you get. Unique flowers. Grown locally (or mostly locally). I love coming into the shop, it's an instant mood lift.

I have always loved and admired Native Poppy.. but their flower selection and quality has gone…read moredown. Their bouquets aren't very cheap either! But for the price.. I think they could have done better than some smelly wax flower & a few variety of colored roses. I miss when they focused on wild flowers and vibrant colors!

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Kolibri Flower Lab

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43.3 mi

I have been ordering from Claudia for YEARS, and she is absolutely incredible! She is professional,…read moresweet, attentive, and consistently creates the most breathtaking arrangements. Over the years, I have trusted her with everything from deeply meaningful condolence flowers to bright, cheerful arrangements for Teacher Appreciation Day. Most notably, she did the floral arrangements for my daughter's baptism years ago, and to this day, people still comment on how stunning they were and how much they loved them! No matter the occasion, Claudia listens perfectly and brings your vision to life. If you want to support a truly wonderful person and a spectacular business, look no further!

KALIBRI made this moment even more special We wanted to…read morewelcome home a beautiful baby girl, and the arrangement they delivered was absolutely perfect. The flowers were vibrant, elegant, and full of life--truly a centerpiece that brought everything together. You can feel the love and creativity in every detail. Thank you, Claudia, for helping us celebrate such a meaningful moment with something so beautiful! Highly recommend KALIBRI for any special occasion

Bridal Shower

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Deliberately Adopted Floral and Design

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(75 reviews)

31.6 mi

We hosted our "Baby in Bloom" baby shower here, and we had an amazing experience from start to…read morefinish! Brooke was so communicative and so personable, and was able to help us create a package that would include all of our vision without breaking the bank. The space is huge and was able to accommodate for all of our needs! We had an adorable flower cart for our guests to make their own beautiful wrapped bouquets, which they loved. They even had an adorable vintage speaker that connected to our Bluetooth for some great music throughout the event. Parking was plentiful (in a separate lot, but easy to find). We HIGHLY recommend Deliberately Adopted for all your floral or special event needs :)

First things first... when you see the venue in pictures it seems a bit small. and then you see it…read morein person and you're like "wow this is actually bigger than I thought". I booked a couple months out because I wanted to have the reservation and date set. a couple weeks before my event we went to check out the space and we were able to plan out a bit where things would go and what and where we could move things. this space is wonderful for bigger parties of 100-150 people. there are bathrooms. there is lots of street parking and it's close to the freeway. I guess one thing I didn't agree with was how much time we have to set up and break down. we had to add 2 extra hours to set up. other than that Brooke and her husband were wonderful hosts and were pretty accommodating. I definitely recommend this venue for parties such as graduation, engagements, baby showers etc. A solid 8/10

Beatiful bouquet! This pic does not do it justice. I asked for something "unusual" for one of my besties.

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Selah Salon

(3 reviews)

1.5 mi

My daughter got the opportunity to be a hair model for Suzanne at Selah Salon and had an amazing…read moreexperience. Suzanne and her student apprentices worked well together and it was interesting to learn about all of the balayage process. The shop is adorable and very inviting. Suzanne listened to the requests of how light to go and what she wanted with her cut and style. I followed up the next day with a haircut and Suzanne really listened to my description of what I wanted, I love it!

I love how my hair looks after a visit to Susan's Selah Salon. It's so convenient, just 5…read moreminutes away from my home in Wynola Estates.

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Roberts Haircuts and Shaves

(73 reviews)

19.4 mi

Robert, Adam and all the rest are great at what they do and the others I've turned on to them,…read morelove it! Haircut, shave, wax, facial ??? Get the works, you won't regret it. They are quite popular and can get busy, so don't plan on rushing it.

Well for starters, there is a bunch of egos here, I don't well with that. Second, they have a huge…read moreprice gap. One individual paying 45 and another they charge (me) 60 dollars. I will never go back. Last, they gave me a barber in training and he charge 60. I am good on this place. The Vietnamese in El Cajon near the Papa Johns do better for consistently 45. Alpine just sucks with Barbers.

The barber cutting up a a client. He can cut all types of hair from straight to curly.

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Haircut - toddler

The Spa at La Casa Del Zorro

I had a great massage by Josie. She was excellent! Its hard to find excellent massuses. We got to…read moreuse pool, steam room, and showers. I also liked that their is an owl that lives in the tree right outside of the spa. The only thing I didnt like was I had to go to the front desk to get a key which was hard to find to enter the Spa.

When Valentine's Day comes to mind, all I can think about is getting spoiled. Recently I treated…read moremyself during a visit to Borrego Springs and staying at La Casa del Zorro Resort. I conveniently made an appointment online through Vagaro. I chose Mayra as my therapist and the day of my massage she greeted me with a big smile in the resort gift shop. She was extremely personable and was sure to make me comfortable. We walked past a waiting room downstairs with cold water and hot tea, while she showed me to a very clean, large locker rooms with a steam room. I came ahead of time to change into slippers and gown, plus use those facilities. The spa rooms are upstairs where there is a balcony with gorgeous mountain desert views. My massage was serene with deep pressure as requested. I left totally rejuvenated and was extremely thankful to Mayra. I will be back without a doubt! Keep in mind that they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays as their 'weekend.'

Upstairs with various spa treatment rooms

Private massage room with shower

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Spa waiting room

Finest Blends Barbershop

4.3

(17 reviews)

16.8 mi

This review is for Finest Blends…read more The Art is in the details. Today my 4 year old son had an appointment for a haircut. This kids hair grows so fast. And it's hot y'all. I call around 11 and asked if they take walk ins. They said we can take you at 2pm today. Wow! Perfect! We arrive and the guys are so welcoming. My son pops in the chair. And they get to it. I explain what I would love to see. And he says. No problem. I normally just sit down and scroll on my phone but in the corner of my eye I see them working with my son. I watch as he carefully combs my son's hair and treats every move he makes so delicately. I'm thinking to myself. This guy loves being a barber because he treated my son's hair not like just a normal haircut, but a work of art. He took his time and the precision is in the detail. Just when I thought he was done. He checked over every single hair and angle to make sure his art was complete. I'm a forever customer now. Thank you so much for sharing your skill with the world. We see you

Had me waiting for an hour until they told me they don't do walk-ins even though there was no one…read moreelse there for an appointment and 2 barbers not doing anything. Website offers appointment scheduling but doesn't say they don't do walk-ins anywhere. Told me I should have said something sooner.

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Botoxie

(17 reviews)

38.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

I've been a longtime client of Botoxie since their San Diego location, where I originally saw…read moreShalane, and I was so excited when they opened in downtown Vista. I'm now seeing Brian, and he has been absolutely incredible. He is attentive, knowledgeable, and truly takes the time to make sure you feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. The Morpheus8 treatments on my face have made such a noticeable difference. My skin feels tighter, more sculpted, and has so much better definition, especially in the areas where I wanted a more lifted and contoured look. I've also had Botox, filler, and other treatments with Brian, and every experience has been exceptional. The results always look natural, refreshed, and beautifully done. The entire team at Botoxie is professional, and incredibly attentive. Highly recommend!

Finally decided it was time for some Botox. When I saw Botoxie had opened a location in Vista I…read morewas thrilled they were closer to home! Went in for a consult and ended up with Alex! She's so knowledgeable, sweet, and personable. Went back to see her after my 2 week Botox check up and left with some lip filler. I'm enjoying the results so far and I'm so happy she's my new found injector!

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Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta is a place and an experience you didn't know you need in your life. Once there,…read moreyou realize how vital this place is to your well-being. As of 2025, this was my 3rd retreat to RLP and it won't be my last. I plan on making this an annual trip. It's hard to put into words how great it feels to be here, and even harder to show how beautiful it is because the photos never do it justice. Pros: - The food. It's delicious and makes you feel good from the inside out. Dining happens in the dining hall which is this beautiful building where meals are treated as more than nourishment for your body, but for your soul as well. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style. You can sit outside with beautiful views of Mt. Kuchumaa or sit indoors. There are small tables and large tables to sit with new and old friends. Dinner is served table side. Each meal is crafted with care using a delicous, fresh variety of foods that include whatever is growing in their gardens (more on the gardens later). - The property. The entire property is rustic but cared for and loved. The grounds and gardens are meticulously maintained. - Mt Kuchumaa. My absolute favorite part of RLP are the morning (sunrise) hikes. Many different levels of hiking and no experience required. My favorite hike is Coyote and the Breakfast Hike. - No wifi or televisions. It's a great way to unwind. - The classes; fitness, art, speakers....there is so much to learn. - The rooms are rustic and clean. You have all the amenities you need. - Spend time relaxing at one of the amazing pools and spas. - Shuttle service from San Diego is great. They are also wonderful if you need to arrive or depart in an off-day. - I always felt safe and cared for Cons: (this list could be kinda short) - Sometimes it's confusing to navigate the property. Especially if it's your first time. Also, if you have mobility issues, you will want to keep that in mind as there is a lot of walking to do to get from place to place....BUT, with that said, I saw a lot of people with less mobility than myself getting around just fine. :) They may not be on sunrise hikes, but they were in all the classes, concerts and dinners. - Highway Noise. Unfortunately, you can hear the highway from the ranch, which is so strange because it feels like a different world...but yes, it's close to the major highway and you will hear semi truck air brakes quite often. Some casitas are closer than others. This is my must-do list: - Hiking Mt Kuchumaa. They have several options every morning. - Gourmet Breakfast Hike - Cooking class - Spa (getting a treatment or just spending a few hours relaxing in the women's only spa pool/hot tub) - Sound bath sessions - Instructor-led classes - so much variety! Pro-tip suggestions: - Don't go hungry...need more protein and avocados for breakfast or lunch? Just ask, they will bring it to you from the kitchen. - Don't go hungry....order a meal and a half at dinner or get half of each entree. - Don't over-schedule yourself, but DO make sure you look at everything that's offered all week. - This is not the Marriott or Ritz. It is a rustic, wonderful health resort that reflects the vibe they are going for. - Be open and relax. - Sign up right away for classes that fill up like the Organic Breakfast hike and things that cost more like the Cooking Class. - Review your folder and take a couple of hours to acquaint yourself with how things work, the classes and grounds.

Best spa and resort for a family vacation. Healthy food and excellent service. Price is worth it.read more

Sunrise hike

The Oak Tree Pavillion

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A beautiful tree

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