If you have never tried glass blowing, stop what you are doing and book a class at Harmony…read more I went in with zero experience and walked out with a stunning vase I will genuinely cherish for years. As someone who loves glass art, this was an absolute dream of an experience and the perfect anniversary gift. Nate is an incredible teacher. Patient, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the whole process feel approachable and fun without ever making you feel like you were in over your head. The experience itself is unlike anything else. Watching molten glass transform into something beautiful right in your hands is nothing short of magical. Worth every penny and then some. I cannot recommend it enough!

We loved walking into this shop (though I sure kept my arms at my sides). Luckily nothing crashed…read moreto the floor. Great place to find gifts. Vases, windchimes, earrings, necklaces, ornaments, bowls, and more. We were lost in the wonder of their creative pieces. Glass artist, Nate Nix created a piece while we were there. He was super friendly and very informative. It was enthralling to watch as he calmly sculpted the glass into different designs and glided seamlessly between the different equipment and tools. Classes also are available. We bought earrings and some postcards. Items were fairly priced for handcrafted items. Worth stopping in to see their shop.

Don't miss this incredible gallery. This collection of accomplished Central Coast artists is a…read moremust-see for both locals and visitors. We visited the gallery, one block from the main plaza, on a summer day and enjoyed the cool air and warm welcome. I was impressed by the variety of styles of painters, sculptors, and jewelers represented all working at a professional level. We will definitely be back.

We had so much fun dropping by the Park Street Gallery last weekend and seeing all the beautiful…read moreartworks and crafts that are on display there. I was familiar with the work of the gallery owner, Julie Dunn from a benefit show at the SLO Botanical Garden. I had gotten several of her vivid landscape tiles as presents for my friends. We were immediately greeted by Julie, who is very personable, and is the perfect person to represent the paintings and artworks on display in the gallery. They depict the lush landscape and creative crafts of local San Luis Obispo artists. The crafts also display a sophisticated level of work, along with a sense of humor that make this the perfect place to come select gifts for your friends, or for yourself! I am looking forward to the upcoming show of floral themes!

A beautiful nursery that feels like a mini botanical garden…read more I find myself here every time I visit charming Cambria. Meandering paths lead you through cottage gardens, shade gardens, and quiet Zen corners. It's a whimsical multi-acre experience with display gardens, gift shops, animals, a farmstand, and the largest year-round Christmas store in SLO County. Beyond plants, you'll find antiques, books, home goods, and garden art. It's one of my favorite places to pick up unique gifts for family and friends, and somehow I always leave with something for my own garden collection. There's also a seasonal farmstand offering fresh produce and local eggs from nearby ranches. It's peaceful, magical, and endlessly inspiring, always giving me new ideas for my own backyard. PS - it's free and open daily.

I had another opportunity to wander through the winter wonderland. That is the Cambria nursery. It…read morenever fails to disappoint me and at this time of year, it's particularly magical when they open up the tent behind the gift shop and fill it with all kinds of Christmas treasures. I particularly like the vintage Christmas decor in the back room with notable items from Europe, as well as the United States. Many of them have a wonderful handmade look, and also recall Christmas from years gone by. They still have their tea, coffee and snack bar open so you can sip a hot drink and walk around and enjoy the plants while you plan your Christmas decorations

As one enters the Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, one can see and feel the positive energy and vibes…read moreemanating from the artwork inside. This studio features many powerful pieces of artwork from various local artists, however the owner's artwork dominates the interior space. Deprise Brescia, the owner of this woman-owned gallery, is an extremely talented artist full of positive energy. Her works are created with a thorough knowledge of transformational energy incorporating history, New Age and metaphysical aspects in her art. Many of her works gave rise to interesting conversations with her. The gallery offers a wide variety of art objects & creations, as well as individual crystals, stone works and jewelry.

Deprise Brescia Art Gallery has extraordinary, unique works of art, from gorgeous jewelry to…read morepaintings and sculptures. One exceptional artist uses broken glass shard to create adorable fox terriers with amazing realistic expressions! I'm enjoying the Encaustic painting (using melted beeswax) I purchased there. Everyone there was so personable, interesting, and fun to interact with. I lost my step tracker and the owner Carlotta mailed it to me one-day delivery after her daughter crawled under the desk and found it! Amazing customer service!

What a beautiful store in the East Village of Cambria. So much to look at. Starting from the front…read moreof the store you will find so much beauty. Everything is nicely organized in categories or colors. You will find garden decor, plants, soaps, planters, candles, vases and much more You can find unique gifts items as well for pretty much any budget. I picked a few little gifts for family and friends as Mother's Day gifts. Customer service is friendly and helpful. Loved shopping here. A must stop when you are in Cambria.

This beautiful store has just gotten better over the years. They started out with a nursery in the…read moreback and gardening items in the front. The gardening merchandise like faux flowers, rhinestone bug and flower jewelry, and candles have just gotten more exquisite with passing time. There's really something for anyone that loves to garden here. I liked all the Bee information. On the drive up we, noticed a lot more bee boxes than we used to have in San Luis Obispo. There are still plants and garden statuary on the back patio. A walk through this store lets you experience an environment that will transport you to a peaceful and timeless place, just like any beautiful garden! This is the perfect place for hostess gifts or Christmas gifts to bring Joy to anyone who likes to garden.

What a treasure chest this little shop is. Not at all the typical souvenir shop with the same items…read moreyou find everywhere . This place has a large selection of handmade items created by local artists. What is most unique about Morro Made is the quality and the style of the items at a very reasonable price. I bought a couple pair of earrings, a few jade/gem bracelets, a couple pictures made with sea glass and a jellyfish wind shine. As I was walking out, I spotted a beautifully made driftwood garland. So I turned around and bought that too. There is so much more to explore in this shop. I definitely will be back and highly recommend checking it out.

Our final stop during our road trip through Morro Bay, Morro Made is a local store focusing on…read moreeither items made near Morro Made OR items marked with Morro Bay. It opened a bit later than the other stores, so spent a bit of time waiting at the shop across the street. The stop ended up being successful, with my wife picking up a tea cloth with Morro Bay embroidered on it. I enjoyed looking at the various coast art, many of which showed the iconic Morro Bay with the Rock behind it.

My 2-year old was gently petting one of several pumpkins (supervised by 3 attentive adults) while…read morewe were out front waiting for the store to open. The store owner, before even letting us into her place of business, made a point of telling us "You should not touch the pumpkins. You can go buy your own." Insanely rude and definitely no way to speak to customers waiting to patronize your business. NO WONDER SMALL BUSINESSES FAIL SO OFTEN.

Beautiful, intimate gallery with one-of-a-kind pieces ranging from blown glass to paintings to…read morejewelry; a very special place to find something unique to celebrate one's visit to this very charming town. Gayle, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable about all of her artists (and the whole area!) and makes one feel instantly at home. This gallery is a treasure, and easily found, situated right next to the wonderful locals-favorite Cambria Coffee and the Visitor's Center in West Cambria. Not to be missed for finding that special something, and perhaps starting a collection from an artist whose work you've never seen before!

When you go to Cambria, you are always impressed by the art this pottery studio is on the way yet…read morejust off Burton Drive. We followed the signs for Funkytown pottery and had no problem finding it. It is in the industrial area of Cambria behind the hardware store we were greeted by the owner's dog Cosmo extremely friendly and from our understanding a rescue. You'll find some rather than usual items here and they seem to be reasonably priced if you're in town give it a try. I think you'll enjoy it. Holly Ludwigson is the potter Hours are TWThFSa 11 to 3