Glad to see this shop is still in business. It had been years since I had been, and happened upon…read moreit during an art walk. It's a little shop but has a lot of cool masks, day of the dead pieces, sugar skull art and more. My friend found a cool pair of snake earrings there, and I picked up a shoulder bag and mask for myself. Lots of items from small to more elaborate. A little bit of everything to choose from. Use your yelp check in and get 15 percent off your order (which I realized after I had left *sigh*) I was given 5.00 off my next order as well. I would recommend, if only just to look.

EVERY day is Day of the Dead at Back from Tomboctou…read more Really though, it's a charming shop of Mexican folk arts and antiquities. Heavy emphasis on the skulls. Heavy emphasis on really beautiful stuff. Makes me wish I was Catholic. Not in the Vatican/catechisms kind of way. More in the ancestor-worshipping kind of way. They bring gorgeous artisanal materials from various regions in the south, and they really get a lot of great stuff. My living space is getting progressively more Mexican despite my best efforts to avoid buying more. They also do workshops in the fall to make sugar skulls, pinatas, and those papel picado (paper cut banners) as well as paper mache skulls. Super cool. Wish I had an 8 year-old to drag with me. Kind of like Vintage Religion on 30th, except this place is more specialized, more quaint, and though I like Vintage Religion, I just like Back from Tomboctou better.

Great little flower and gift shop located in the heart of Kensington. The flowers are always fresh…read moreand high quality. The customer service was great and the staff is always friendly! I used the website which was easy to order my flowers. Definitely recommend this florist for special occasions!

Best Bud did my wedding florals in March 2026! I cannot recommend them enough! Not only are they…read moresome of the most creative individuals I've ever had the pleasure of working with, but they were also kind, responsive, and helpful throughout the process. Attached you will see some of the stunning work they produced. We worked with Tiny, who was amazing. She listened to my wants and needs and even helped me rearrange my bridal bouquet the morning of when I was stressed and being a tad bit difficult. She also stuck around to donate the florals afterwards, so they wouldn't go to waste!

Such a cute little shop with tons of fun stuff. They had glass blown candy magnets that would be a…read morecute colorful piece to add to your space. They also had flower bouquets available for Mother's Day at a reasonable price. They were super sweet and asked if we needed any help finding specific items. The store is small but lots of great finds here!

My new favorite local shoppy shop…read more Home Ec (an indie kitchen shop) shares it's space with Best Bud (a flower studio). They carry the most adorable kitchen items and trinkets! So many cute food-themed goodies sourced from local artists and makers. Also loved the floral pieces they had out from Best Bud as well! Very unique and intentionally pieced together. As I was perusing around, I noticed they had a ton of community offerings- some were regular and others were special workshops and pop-ups. They regularly get bread deliveries from local bakers- I overheard multiple people stopping by asking if they had any fresh bread. They also host super interesting workshops that range from arts and crafts to cooking and dancing. The longer I wandered around the space, the more I felt that this was way more than a shop, it was a budding community that was SO fun, SO colorful, and SO vibrant. Will definitely be making it a point to pop into one of their workshops soon :)

Variety of items for Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year. Chinese and Vietnamese traditional outfits…read moreand dresses. Toys and plushies for kids and laundry supplies for the local laundromat. Also has a great selection of general merchandise as a quick one stop shop.

Wonderful family owned small business! Thankful for their covid supplies: masks, hand sanitizer,…read moreetc . Sweet family and looking forward to coming back!

Surprisingly for how long this shop has been here I just recently came for the first time. I was…read morelooking for some traditional Cambodian shirts for my son and husband. It's pretty small inside and really tight, but they have quite a lot of options and they're all so beautiful it was hard to decide. The older lady helping me was so sweet and kind. She went through boxes and boxes of shirts to help me find the perfect one. I left with matching shirts and the total came out to be about $70. I didn't think that was bad at all given they're imported from Cambodia. Parking can be tight since the back lot is shared with a few other spaces, but I'd def come back especially since there arn't any other Cambodian stores like this in SD.

Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and University Avenue, adjacent to other small shops. There's…read morevery limited parking in the back. You can enter through the front or back of the store. Once I entered, I was overwhelmed with so many outfits, they were on the walls, hanging on the clothing racks and just a lot of stuff to look at. Lots of traditional Asian outfits for females and males. They are all beautiful, beautiful colors, outfit selections and great prices IMO. They offer basic tailor services. The shop also has costume jewelry to go along with the traditional outfits. Behind the counter, displayed a lot of Asian ointments, beauty creams etc. They sold alot of stuff that I have not seen at a regular Asian convenience stores. Very small shop, great customer service.

It's always the best when you're just driving or walking by and a store catches your eye! I came…read morehere on a Saturday night after spotting it while waiting at the light. It's a small shop on a busy street but it has a big personality and vibe when you walk in. There was a lovely scent of incense burning. It was a colorful spot. Lots of vibrant colors in the form of purses, satchels, clothing, posters and more. They sell just about every item from body products to hair stuff, to paraphernalia. The female section is much more than the male section. But I was able to snag a great find. The dressing room is one room and has a curtain. It's right by the register. The owner is super sweet and engaging. Helping us shop and pulling different items for us to try. It was also pretty great value considering it's a local mom and pop shop. I walked away happy with the selection and the price I paid. It's a BIPOC and women owned store.

This is legit the most beautiful & gahgeous emporium of wares, home decor, jewelry, & one of a kind…read moreitems you could ever hope to find in the normal heights/city heights/Kensington/North park area (Et Al). I've lived in most & none compare. Truly. Most everything is made of 100% cotton or silk or linen or blend with patterns & designs you will never find elsewhere. When my British mum came to visit & we had some time to spend, this child of the 60s felt so fabulous we had a little photo shoot (never happened). This little shop is so incredibly unique, unexpected, under appreciated & absolutely worth a visit whether in town or out of town. The employees & customer service is welcoming & friendly & cool beyond belief. Take a shop, take a visit, & get a skirt for the love of god. I've come here for the last 5+ years with a wide array of wants/needs & all have been met beyond compare, you want a backpack? Here. Need a new throw blanket? Here. Belt/head wrap/earring? Here. Going out top? Skirt? Dress? Classic band tshirt? Incense? Wall mural? Here. Other? Here. This is not an incentivized or even encouraged review, this is legitimately the experience I've been lucky enough to gain over the years I've 'popped' into this shop. Worth a gander & then maybe an additional hour.

SDSU BOOKSTORE @ SDSU…read more As a student here, i've purchased numerous of things! My parents absolutely love the mom, dad, and family merch they have provided. Great quality and always a large selection. The bookstore has two floors, the first being all the electronics, clothes, makeup, etc, as the second floor has the books and textbooks (mostly for the students). The service is run by mostly students which they are friendly and easy to spot if you need any help. I really enjoy this place for a spot to hang around during gap times between my classes, always something new here. The value is decent, can be pricier side since it's school merch, but i the quality is great and it's worth it!

UPDATE: The Clockwork manicure robot is gone and will not be coming back! So sad. They're still…read moreavailable at other places around California but not in San Diego

Isabel was so welcoming and kind during our time there. The store had everything imaginable there…read morethat you could possibly want. Books, rosaries, religious jewelry, candles, cards, vestments, etc. While we were browsing I happened to notice Isabel was working on a rosary and I inquired about it. She explained that she made them and also repaired them! We exchanged a few more pleasantries as I purchased my items and she informed me that the cd's I was buying were free, how cool is that? Prices were reasonable and service top notch! Thank you, Isabel, I'll be back!

I go therefore all my religious articles for myself and gifts for my friends. Never disappointed…read more E.StClair