I agree with several previous reviews, the owner (Mary) and her staff have created a store with a…read morevery cool vibe. We just stumbled onto this place and glad we did. Awesome selection of clothes and even thought I am not much for shopping or fashion, Socorro and the rest of the team made me feel right at home. They even brought me a superb amber lager while I was trying stuff on! My wife and I had a great time and we highly recommend checking Mary's place out. I ended up getting a great pair of Hudson jeans, shirt and a pair of Electric shades. Thanks ladies!

The Den is in a class by itself in Carlsbad (and would be anywhere), it is a rare gem of a boutique…read morewith a very talented, creative owner and buyer. The minute you walk in, you can tell it's different from the surf shops around, the decor is cool, relaxed, hip and clean. This unisex shop carries unique pieces from top quality brands that range from casual to sophisticated. Whether you need a new pair of denim shorts or a dress for a wedding; they've got it. The staff is extremely helpful and happy to make suggestions; without being pushy. Socorro is an amazing "personal shopper" and has picked out things that looked better on me than what I chose for myself! I am a pretty experienced shopper so trust me when I say this place is special.

"So, won't you carry me back to California I've been on the…read moreroad too long Take me to the West Coast, daddy And let me be where I belong" (Carole King) Back to Cali is a very nice souvenir store selling a ton of cool California stuff. We saw a big lineup of men's and women's clothes including tank tops, sweatpants, shirts, hoodies, leggings, cropped shirts and hats. Souvenirs are everywhere- stickers, mugs, phone cases, postcards, and more. The store is very well organized, super neat and enjoyable to just browse around in. Our contact person, Babek, was very helpful when we were trying to figure out how to disengage the rope bracelets we liked from their wood column of a stand. We picked up two postcards and two bracelets for the grand kids and a gorgeous Carlsbad vinyl sticker for our car for just $16.15..

Very cute place to buy sunglasses jewelry shirts all types trinkets …read more It's in an adorable mall outdoors upstairs and downstairs The price range is worth it . The workers are nice and ask if you need anything . If you put your phone number in the systems you acquire perks . This time it was tax exempt rate . I bought a pink tee and my daughter bought a pink top 4 stars only because it's a little cramped . But it's cool

Great selection of clothes and the prices are pretty decent. This is a small shop on State Street…read morebut it's very neat and clean. I love that they carry Brixton brand clothes and accessories.

This is such a cute store! It's only been open since July 2025 and I'm so happy I found it today in…read moreCarlsbad Village. Cheyenne and Melyssa and incredibly delightful! They have the cutest merchandise and if you like Smoky the Bear or you need to come in here and buy it all. They have hats and clothing and shot glasses and regular drinking glasses that are so cute.

Be prepared to look through everything! It was a bit overwhelming at first, so we decided to take…read moreeach section in one at a time. We found some amazing designers - Valentino, Brunello Cucinelli. Well worth giving it a try at least once.

Alternative retail is a warehouse clearance store that host sales from various partners that…read moreinclude Vuori, Olukai, North Face and more. They have several locations- including Riverside, Tustin, and Carlsbad. For more information about Alternative Retail sales, you can sign up for their newsletter. Many sales require you to sign up in advance for a particular date and time, otherwise you are on standby to get in. These sales offer great reduction on items, so if you area fan of these brands or like in kind check out their website. The Olukai sale that I recently went to, offered predominately shoes. Most people were on the hunt for sandals, as their shoes tend to be over 100 dollars. The offerings were in big boxes by size where you had to hunt and peck for shoes. The offerings did not only include sandals, but also included slippers and tennis shoes. The men shoes had a lot more variety. Beyond the Olukai brand, there were couple of other brands being offered that provided yoga wear, snow wear, and sunglasses. The experience was good as fellow customers were not agressive. The event was pretty tame. If you have interested in a brand, and you don't mind searching through boxes, then this is a good opportunity to snag a deal. Just remember there are no dressing rooms at the events.

Hidden gem for golf enthusiasts in Oceanside! The employees were more than happy to help me find a…read moregift for a friend within my price point. I love their efforts to offer sustainable products, such as using crushed oyster shells to make some of their polos and using recycled polyester or coconut fiber in others. The club head cover I purchased is made from leftover board shower material. Support local small businesses!

We were first introduced to this brand because they donated shirts to an Ecke ymca golf fundraiser…read more (Love a local biz that gives back to the community!) My husband loved the shirt he got at the fundraiser and we have since been to their Oceanside store and replaced almost every other collared short sleeve shirt he has. Very comfortable and smart looking. Store feels posh, staff is super friendly. I'd recommend calling ahead of time, because their hours can be a bit variable.

Love love love shopping vintage here! They consistently have a great selection of items across…read morewomen's and men's. I buy the bulk of my jeans here and have gotten great sweaters, jackets and dresses. The clothes are nicely organized and they only buy/sell things in good shape. I'm shocked that several reviews complain about staff. I go here a few times a month and have always had friendly, helpful staff. I think you get what you put out. This is my thrift store go to.

Came to Captain's Helm for the 2nd time and they have some serious treasures and you don't have to…read moredig too hard, like you do at other thrift shops. I personally LOVE that everything is organized by color! My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is just that the price points are a little higher then some other places I frequent, and they have a mix of thrift and new merch, but it's hard to tell which is which.

Great place to get fitted and purchase a suit. Ziad was extremely helpful and took the time to…read moreexplain the process. I would recommend him and will return for a great deal.

No ownership to errors. Huge suit mixup. They gave multiple customers incorrect suits causing a…read moredomino effect. Although they gave us the wrong suit, they refuse to refund us. Extremely stressful and traumatic. Do not purchase from this company.

Very nice little independent vintage shop! The clothes are pretty pricey (as all vintage is though)…read morebut they have the best little nick nack small gifts area by the front! Pick up 2 very neat small fridge magnet handmade made by an artist in Idaho made to look vintage Pyrex bowl so cute, I'm obsessed! The staff does seem a bit stand off-ish the times I've gone in, but still a very cute little local shop!

This is the best vintage store ever! So many one of a kind, cool looking items! Their inventory…read morechanges often because things go so quickly but believe me you'll leave with something amazing!!