Modern Mouse is such a special gem in our community. I absolutely love the welcoming, neighborhood…read morevibe every time I walk in. The staff is incredibly kind and genuinely supportive of local makers. It is the perfect place to find unique gifts created by talented artists and small businesses. There is always something thoughtful, creative, and beautifully curated. If you are looking to shop local and support makers while finding the perfect gift, this is the spot

Amazing shop with great selection of local artist merch and gifts! They are a hidden gem within the…read moreSouth Shore Center, and are like an artists alley as a shop. Amazingly nice staff, and a wonderful spot to get gifts and unique local finds

Two Mary's Mercantile is a peak Alameda experience. It's such a scenic walk through one of our…read morelovely marinas and feels like an elevated Anthropologie with a waterfront view. Tiffany is a lovely human being who exudes joy, warmth, and welcome towards everyone who enters her beautifully appointed space. The shop smells like a dream and provides a little bit of everything for everyone. You really can't visit without bringing something home with you. I really love this shop and recommend it to everyone who's visiting or locals that haven't been.

I can't say enough good things about this place! Tiffany is the owner and brings a lovely energy to…read morethe shop and community. Alongside the incredible creation of unique gifts, apothecary items, home goods, etc, there are always cool happenings with pop-ups and workshops that empower local businesses and artists while fostering community. Give them a follow on Instagram where updates are regularly posted!

Time for holiday shopping at Daisy's! A gift for you. And one for me. And maybe another for me…read more Ornaments. Home goods. Women's clothing and accessories. Bath items. Kitchen goodies. Jewelry. I could actually do all of my holiday shopping here! And free beautiful gift wrapping! Support local!

A nice boutique filled with clothes, accessories, jewelry, home decor, bath, kitchen, stationary,…read moreand seasonal themed decorations and knick-knacks. Great place to stop by if you're just browsing or trying to find a gift for a family member or friend! Staff was very easy to talk to and ask questions and opinions about the products on display. Worth a stop to look around!

The owners, Ramesh and Rajani, were very sweet and helpful! I bought two 11" Tibetan singing bowls…read moretuned to G and B flat. They have a super wide range of selections for very fair prices. For me, the ability to test out multiple combinations of instruments was so helpful in deciding the exact combination of tones that resonated with me. I'll be back for sure.

Amazing selection. Great help in finding what we were looking for. Really excited to add our new…read moresinging bowl to our meditation corner.

Whales & Friends in a woman-owned gift shop that offers a variety of treasures not available in…read morebig-box stores. It carries hand made jewelry, women's clothing, soaps & lotions, fun socks, cards, books, and one-of-a-kind specialties. It has been located in Alameda for decades and I hope it stays forever in the Island City.

Whenever I enter this shop, the staff ask "can I help you?", with disdain…read more Whoever manages this place- teach your staff to never say this? It's retail 101. Try being friendlier, offering to assist or answer questions. Plus they snark amongst themselves & come off as mean elders. Nice merchandise but refuse to purchase anything because they are so horrid.

All day everyday country music! Great Guy!…read more Offered to get my things for me. Friendly!

From the owner: We have every flavor of vapes u can ask flum float flum pebble and elf bars also we have opms we…read morealso whipits and nitro and honey dew got the best bongs in town and every smoke accessory u can ask for

Walking down Park on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, I peeked into what was the back entrance of a…read morecute vintage shop. Really, I thought immediately the place was out of my price range, but a friendly stranger told me I should go look inside, offering that you could do cute date nights and make your own scents here, but then she assured me the place was black owned, and I HAD to at least see what gems were hiding inside. And there were so many! Bath salts you could mix to bring home, an oil scent lab, and all sorts of adorable accessories that caught my eye: lacy socks, perfect for Docs; some earrings at a great price point; and some sunglasses that no one else will be wearing ANYWHERE, for a mere $20! The woman working the store was just so friendly, and told us to cash is Queen in here store, if you know what I mean? But, I've found my favorite place to invest my modest disposable income at when I'm in Alameda. I'll be back to crate an oil scent roller...for $15! That's absurd. And it was sweet the store has my father's name: To Herb With Love. My mom must've been sending me angel messages.

Best shop in town!! Marti makes you feel so welcome and she always has cool items in her store…read more You will enjoy shopping for yourself and for others as well. Definitely check it out when you are in Alameda and if you live in town, head down to Park St. asap. You will love it.

Un lugar tradicional,aqui encontre el regalo perfecto…read more Mucho que ver A great place very traditional

From the owner: Regalos y recuerdos Celebraciones y Fiestas…read more Artesanias Mexicanas y ropa tipica Gifts & Favors Celebrations & Party Supplies Mexican Artesania

Nice gift selection. I came here recently to purchase some gifts for an upcoming birthday, and it's…read morea huge plus if I can also support local makers at the same time. One recommendation is to maybe have some non-branded bag options available for patrons who spend above a certain amount to make their purchases gift-ready (or offer a selection of gift bags for purchase at the store). Otherwise, it's great to have a brick an mortar gift shop in the neighborgood featuring local art and products.

Great place to buy unique local theme gifts and great vibes…read more I'm also a artist who has merch available at this store. Make sure to stop by and support small business and say hi to the cat on the way in.

It's so nice to see a good old fashioned toy store. My partner in crime was thrilled to see all of…read morethe vintage Star Wars models and toys. There are also staff that walk around to offer help.

I like this place. One of our regular spots for birthday gifts since we are no longer supporting…read moreAmazon or target. They have some used doll clothes and Barbie supplies my kiddo likes to look through. Prices are a little high but there is a good range if you don't want to break the bank. Gift wrapping is available.