Boss is the most unprofessional, unorganized boss I have ever met. I caught her talking to her…read moreemploy in the most disrespectful way. I cannot support a buisness with a boss like that. Why would I give my money to someone like that?! Would not recommend any of the Half Moon Bay Surf Shops because this owner owns all of them.

IMHO Surf Factory is…read moredeep inside the Shoppes at Harbor Village, a spacious glass-covered mall. It is one of the few businesses inside this pretty mall, and thankfully it merchandises a few racks of sales clothing outside its doors to lure you in! This is a large store chock full of souvenir gifts, clothing, Olukai sandals, hats, toys, insulated water bottles, backpacks, etc. Everything is neat and organized, which makes for easy shopping. I found a pretty Half Moon Bay tee shirt. I thought it was a little pricey for a thin tee shirt ($31.95), but I liked it enough to treat myself. Customer service was friendly and helpful. Will I return? Sure, if I'm ever back in the area.

The Not for Sale Store is centered on freeing people from modern-day slavery. Tragically, slavery…read moreis still a fact of life. Not for Sale has REBBL tonic http://rebbltonic.com which fuels their noble cause. They make 3 wonderful flavors, elixirs blended with flowers- forest berry (with a Siberian bear), ginger citrus (a green tea blend), and hibiscus mint (with South American maca for energy) Support a noble cause!

If you've ever heard of human trafficking and wondered how you could make a difference, visit this…read morestore. Every item inside has been created by either survivors or those vulnerable to exploitation. Therefore, every purchase from this store creates futures for victims of human trafficking. The product quality is superb as well. I have multiple t-shirts that have all been washed and dried and still look (and feel) great! I've purchased bracelets as gifts and the recipients have loved them! There's something for everyone here. Chocolate, a refreshing tea tonic called REBBL (that fights human trafficking in Peru!), necklaces, and more. Make your purchase your advocacy today!

Once again, I come in here as a reseller and boy did I find some wonderful stuff, particularly at…read more50% off! Super nice staff and great stuff! This time I'm mostly saved everything that I bought for myself! Very high-end brands at a low prices, do not miss this shop if you are Thrift in the south Bay!

Absolute gem of a thrift shop!…read more Well curated and the volunteers went out of their way to help me navigate the giant hula hoops I discovered. The prices are beyond great if you love vintage clothing and know fabrics. I may have found my favorite dress of all time here for a whopping $14 (because it's a two piece set of decorative vintage fabric) it was in the premium section and the volunteers were adorable making sure I knew why it was priced this way. (I couldn't afford a yard of this fabric retail I'm giddy about a vintage two piece set that I can customize). To then discover that the proceeds go to support women's scholarships was the ultimate bonus! My grand total for everything was $54 and I happily gave my change to the donation bucket by the register. If you are in the area and love unique vintage items this is a must explore. I had to resist the urge to buy several of the tea cup collections. I'm a sucker for vintage tea sets and they have several that are stunning! Great shop, fantastic volunteers who are donating their time to support a wonderful cause.

We have had such wonderful experiences with Razarun Tailoring! Most recently, my daughter was home…read morefrom college for a very short visit and needed two dresses altered for her sorority rush week. Turabi somehow managed to get both dresses beautifully altered in less than 24 hours! He did an excellent job, the dresses fit perfectly, and his price was very fair--especially considering the incredibly quick turnaround. Turabi is also such a kind and pleasant person to work with. Our family has used his services several times over the years for other alterations, and we have always been very happy with his work. We are so grateful that he was able to help us out on such short notice this time. Highly recommend Razarun Tailoring!

Tarubi and his team provided excellent friendly customer service, great quality, and fast…read moreturnaround. I will definitely be coming back for all my tailoring needs.

Marina at Le Caprice is a lifesaver!…read more I ordered a Vivienne Westwood gown from a very popular bridal shop. When I tried it on during pickup, I knew something was off. It took 3 stylists just to hook the dress together before it could be zipped up. I had not gained any weight since ordering, and the dress felt like it had been ordered a size too small. The stylist who was helping me put on the dress kept reassuring me that the gown had a hard corset, and because it was strapless, it was meant to fit that tightly. Well before my actual wedding, I had my courthouse ceremony... I needed a lot of help to get the dress hooked on, and when it came time to drive to the courthouse, I couldn't even sit up. I had to lean the car seat all the way back in order to make it to the courthouse. The entire afternoon I was so uncomfortable that I didn't even want to drink water. After that experience, I brought my dress to Marina at Le Caprice. She took one look at my back and didn't even bother zipping me up. She assured me that my dress was too small, that it was not just in my head, and offered to remove the zipper and replace it with a corset back! I was nervous because I really loved the top part of my dress and how snatched it made my waist look, but when I received my dress it still looked just as perfect! Not only that, but I was completely comfortable in it when I was sitting and eating at my reception (: Marina was able to complete the alterations super fast at a fair price and I think the corset was elegantly executed. I highly recommend coming to Le Caprice!

My wedding dress turned out so beautifully! I'm a petite person so needed a good amount of length…read moretaken off the front and skirt adjusted higher to hit my waist. I also wanted to emphasize some curves and add extra lift to the girls~ All the above was done without an issue! I was also allowed to schedule in quick try ons to see an alternate bustle option and if my veil matched well. The staff was professional, honest, and thorough with answering my questions. My dress and veil were steamed before pick up, and I was glowing on my wedding day

I had such a wonderful experience at Rin's! The shop itself is beautiful and has so many gorgeous…read moredresses at really reasonable price points. Daria actually came in on a day she wasn't originally supposed to be there for my appointment, which I appreciated so much. She was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and helpful throughout the entire process and made the experience feel so special. Although I ultimately found my dress at another shop, I'm so glad I visited Rin's. They have such beautiful and affordable options, and I would absolutely recommend them to any bride looking for her dress!

Set up an appointment on a Saturday and was SHOCKED at how many brides they try to accommodate at…read moreone time given the size of the shop. Because there were so many people my appointment got started late (which happens and we didnt have plans after) with a stylist who seemed sort of flustered. Sadly, the shop is very run down with faux leather furniture that is cracked and dirty from wear. The pedestal is shaggy with worn carpet and the whole shop had a bit of a stale smell. I wont name my stylist cause I dont want to be unkind but she seemed confused that I had chosen this shop as my first stop. Im not sure if its well understood that you shouldnt come here if you havent tried on any dresses yet but, it did make me feel like she thought it was a waste of time. Additionally, they didnt have very many styles to choose from. There were hundreds of dresses, for sure, but they were all very very similiar and either A- Line princess dresses with huge skirts, V cut necklines or heavily beaded and embroidered. I was really hoping for mini dresses, something with pleats, two pieces, tiered dresses and more color variation like off white, champagne, cream, blush, etc. I suppose I should have read the reviews.

Dress alterations: Made an appointment online a week in…read moreadvance. Walked in and within 30 seconds Josh had introduced himself and told me to go ahead and try on my wedding dress. Within a minute, he was already taking notes of improvements and alternations to be made, even many I didn't consider. In and out within 20 minutes with a plan to pick up in a month. Only $330 for bodice adjustments, hemming, adding slip adjustments, and a wrist strap. When I picked it up about 4 weeks later, it was absolutely perfect. My wedding isn't until October but I can update afterwards to show the alterations. Great price and great quality

Easy to make appointments online and get to from the train (T line)…read more I've gotten two dressed altered here. They are friendly and professional. They help you understand how it should be fitted without trying to get you to do more alterations than necessary

It's time to support the Oakland Museum White Elephant sale! All proceeds go towards the museum…read more The amount of donations to peruse is amazing and so nicely curated. Buy tickets ahead of time to be able to go at opening. Limited days. See their website for details. Credit card or Apple Pay only. Limited parking so plan accordingly. It's such a cool sale to support a great cause.

For the size of the white elephant sale, it was very well run and organized. Shout out to all the…read morevolunteers for the event that makes it a good experience. There's a lot, and I mean A LOT of stuff on sale. You have to be strategic as you go to first look for what you have in mind and once you're done with what you want to look for, then enjoy just looking around and seeing what else there may be that may catch your attention. The have things ranging from various used items like kitchen wares (some of which I personally think shouldn't be there as they were scratch up nonstick pans) to antiques (furnitures, household items, old irons and sewing machines) and jewelry to fossils. There are definitely many good bargains if you know what to look for.

Sylvia is a top notch seamstress. I went in to get a formal dress hemmed, and she noticed an area…read morethat was a little too big on me, altered it a bit, and now the dress is perfect. She is very talented.

First of all, she is terribly rude and inflexible about when you can go to her dark and creepy…read moreapartment. Then, she demanded upfront payment of over $500. I can see why she wants to be paid upfront, because she ruined my dress. STAY AWAY

This is the 3rd time we have used Remoov and we think they are great. Our team was led by Hugo…read moreAlex. He was communicative even before they arrived. He persisted and succeeded in dismantling a very large and heavy desk that appeared to be a built in but we needed to get out. He and his team were courteous and efficient, quickly clearing out an entire office on the second floor with narrow alley access. We would definitely use again, and request Hugo's team!

Hugo and Richard are amazing! super efficient, quick, and so kind! Hugo has helped our office…read morethrough Remoov a few times now and he's a gem!