As a fan of Banksy, I really enjoyed this pop-up gallery. It was thoughtfully put together and made…read moreit easy to follow his work over the years. There were many verified original works along with good recreation pieces, which is required to experience his art in a gallery setting. I gave it 4 stars mainly because of the cost. Tickets were pretty expensive, and it felt like that money was going straight to private companies and collectors. On top of that, parking at the fairgrounds was $20, which felt excessive. It would have been nice to see some of that money support humanitarian causes, which feels more in line with Banksy's message. There's also this constant feeling that Banksy himself would probably hate all of it. It goes against what he stands for. At the same time, it does give more people a chance to experience his work, which I think is a positive. Not trying to take a moral stance, just something I couldn't shake while I was there.

I did not want to leave a review on the other Yelp page as the reviewer was very negative and didnt…read moreoffer any useful information and just complained it was a fake exhibition. And maybe it is, but it was still worth it to see this exhibition which is temporary. This exhibition is showing until mid April 2026, so you have a limited amount of time to see it. If you're in Del Mar, and have a couple of hours, I'd highly recommend this show if you like graffiti art and like what this artist stands for. The exhibition goes thru his 25 years of work and its quite moving that a lot of his art is a commentary to what is going on in the world. The guy has heart and cares about the world and people. I can totally jive with that. I spent a lot of my career devoted to humanitarian aid work and there are moments during this exhibition where I got teary eyed. Seems Banksy was always there making a commentary when something was going terribly wrong in the world. I love what he stands for, because, a lot of what he stands for is what I believe in. He speaks out when there is injustice and also makes fun of the ridiculousness of the world especially when capitalism and bad people rule the world. His art is timeless and now more than ever, seems even more relevant. I really enjoyed this exhibition. His art spoke to my inner social activist deeply. I laughed, smirked, sighed in relief, got angry, got sad, but mostly reflected while going thru this exhibition. Make art, make love, not war. Go see this show if whats going in the world is too heavy and you need an outlet. I promise you you will learn something very powerful after this show. Thanks Banksy for always being there when its truly important. And maybe this wasnt put on by the artist himself but it still stands for something meaningful. "What you do in life echoes in Eternity..."

We had the best experience at OMA. Our group signed up for the discover art tour which consisted of…read morea private 60 minute docent led tour followed with a 30 minute craft project. It wasn't much more than the price of the entrance fee. We signed up online through their website and was emailed by their super star staff members Alex and Abby. They took care of everything! Our docent that morning was Marilyn and she did an absolutely great job talking us through the entire museum. We were handed off to Abby and Alex to do a really fun project on automata. We all had a great time and will definitely do this again.

The Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) is all about bringing people together to explore the art and…read morestories of Southern California artists. OMA has everything this art lover is looking for and more. Their staff are super friendly and helpful contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of my museum experience. The exhibitions are always intriguing...current ones like The Art of Autism, Fabulous Fiber, Space Between, Stories that Connect Us, and Ventana Huichola are captivating. I love "The Touch This" experience. It's a fantastic opportunity to touch the art! My inner child enjoys this connection. The educational workshops for all ages are usually hands-on and engaging. There's FREE Art For All on the 1st Sundays from 12pm-2pm to join the fun art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from the community. If you want to conversate with local artists, there's a FREE Coffee & Conversation also happening at the same time and of course other events with artists/educators to register for. All in all, OMA is by far the BEST museum I've been to. It definitely stimulates my mind and senses. Highly recommended!

This shop we just happened upon while walking after lunch one day. The shop owner and artist was…read morethere and was kind enough to show us around and tell us about his pieces. His work is very unusual and creative and beautiful. My mom thought that one of the pieces might be a good house warming gift for a friend and said she'd return. I recommend going to the place if you are looking for an unique glass piece it a gift.

Joel is a professional and talented craftsman. He helped me with some tricky glass repair and did a…read morefantastic job. He is reasonably price and I would highly recommend him.

Located right along the 101 in Downtown Encinitas, there's a cute, open market. There were around…read more20-25 vendors selling clothes, jewelry, health food and more. My sister found a couple shirts from the various vendors and I got a permanent bracelet from Hara Jewels. I was torn between the permanent bracelet and the charm bracelets she has, but I'll definitely be coming back for one of those bracelets. Everyone was friendly and open to negotiating on prices (when it came to the clothes). They are open Saturday's and Sunday's until 4pm!

Cute concept, but needs more vendors. The jewelry vendors had some cute stuff.... But just needs…read moremore

There's a lot of crappy art in the world. I make crappy art for fun, but I don't pretend I'm going…read moreto actually share it with the public (aside from my mom who thinks I'm the next Georgia O'Keeffe) anytime soon. Artisan's Gallery & More is a place where a lot of crappy art is kept. I'm not trying to be a bitch, I'm just being honest. There are, however, a few gems among all the muck. There are these beautifully detailed, hand-embroidered pieces that are phenomenal. And one artist, Ann Phong, has a few paintings hanging that will blow your mind. You have to really look for 'em--the place really is just smothered in so much crap.

I have been watching with admiration the live performances of Stephen Fishwick painting live, and…read morealways amazed by the talent and nice results. It seems he has created a school of 'speed paiting' with so many followers and also other artists doing similar activity in different events I have been invited to. The canvas rotating and the brushes like jumping in the air while admiring guests nibbling on bites was one of the milestones of the event Masters of Color last Saturday at Lexus Escondido. I like his depiction of women, especially the flamenco dancers, as well as the celebrities like Dali expressed with a very explosive palette of colors. I am considering taking a class at this new studio on the second floor of the Lexus building, as he offers art classes and private lessons as well.

Stephen is a great artist and a wonderful person. He is so committed to his art and how it can…read morebless and encourage others. His style is like his personality - creative, colorful, unexpectedly amazing and professional yet super fun. He is a caring and relaxed person who enjoys connecting with others on and off stage and studio. Hs studio is a great place to visit and even bring up a coffee from the coffee shop downstairs!

Very knowledgeable staff , great collection of surfboards and surf history !!! Great collection of…read moreclothing !!!

I spent nearly an hour here exploring the museum - much more than I wished I had spent there as…read morethere was truly not enough exhibitions to spend over 30 minutes there. It was a ghost town in there with more workers than onlookers. The renowned "Secret Spot" was simply a mural next to the trash cans. The only upside was that this experience was free thanks to my library card, but knowing what I know now, I wouldn't even consider coming here even if I was being paid.

A total hidden gem for anyone! Tiny engines, motors, and other devices mostly handcrafted from…read morescratch. All sorts of model vehicles, ships and planes plus a fun dollhouse section. Lots of interesting details and background information to read.

Admission was free. It was very interesting because I love crafting. Also because there was a…read morescavenger hunt that I completed and got a little lizard 3d print.