I knew of this place for ages!! I just never had a chance to visit until recently. I was sooo excited to come here with my friends. We were planning to try the one pound challenge but decided against it since we wouldn't be able to eat all the candy. There were sooo many options to choose from. It was also quite crowded in the candy shop at one point. But that only shows how popular this candy shop is! All the candy that we got was so good! 10/10 would come again! read more

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The store is so dreamy and beautiful. They sell European sweets instead of traditional American candies. Sweets costs $6.50/lb and the store offers a sweet challenge for if you can perfectly pack a bag at exactly 1lb, you can get it for free! I was greeted and helped by Stella, a friendly and very kind staff. She helped answer my questions and even help me pick out popular sweets to try! She made my experience much sweeter and more enjoyable. read more

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What a cute candy store! We had so much fun filling up our bags with Swedish Candy! Such a huge variety! They even have several promos going on right now. Fill a bag with the exact weight of 1.00 lb and you get it free! Then for a certain about you get a free canvas tote bag. The service was super friendly! Must try their dot cupcakes! Several flavors to choose from and they were all super good! read more

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I'm a candy connoisseur and this is the best candy I've ever had. I worked in a golf tournament they were sponsoring at Pebble Beach and they offered me 4 free bags for my 4 sons and I only accepted 2 bags not wanting my kids or myself to eat that much candy. Big regret. I ended up eating most of the two bags and my boys got just a couple pieces each. I'm bummed they don't open until 11am and I have to go to work because I'm craving a bag of world class sour cherries!!!!! Most candy stores are selling big box company slop, this place is the real deal! read more

Stumbled upon the cutest candy shop on my last visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea! This place has alllll the best Swedish gummies, which are my absolute fave! On top of the great selection of candy, the shop itself has the cutest blue stripe coastal aesthetic. They were offering a free canvas tote with purchase of $30+, although I'm not sure if that is for a limited time or not. We were also given free stickers and matches. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm in town! read more

I came here with my girlfriend after having dinner at Nora's. She was so excited to come here. The shop is cute and full of character. Lots of great options. She decided on a mixed bag and got some of the variety of options available. She has loved them all. I highly recommend this location. We plan to stop here every time we visit Carmel. read more

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I miss this place already! I went to Carmel-By-The-Sea for my birthday trip and I knew I had to stop here! The inside was so cute and clean. The different candies were separated by textures or "themes". I had to contain myself from putting the entire store in my bag The girl behind the counter was very nice and attentive. Even though we were the only ones in the store, she told us which kinds she recommended and gave us a sample of one of the packaged candies to try. We let her know that we're from Orange County and she told us which areas to go before our flight back home. Everything I got in my bag was so delicious and you can tell the candy is still fresh. As someone who has braces, I have a difficult time with hard/gummy snacks. Almost everything I got was soft enough for me to eat and I can't want to come back here Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday experience! read more

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Unique and cute candy! Love the fizzy cola beans. Small shop but good variety and charming aesthetic

We were in Monterey and I was craving Swedish candy. Luckily, this spot popped up on Yelp. Parking is a little tricky. We luckily found a spot on the street but it's a pretty busy area. You have an option to build your own bag or grab some pre packaged mixes. If you're looking specifically for bubs and skulls, they have some in bags already that you can buy. read more

I'm a sucker for Swedish candy, so I was excited to stumble upon this shop in Carmel. They offer pre-mixed bags or the option to build your own. I opted for the Pebble Beach mix which was sweet & sour. The staff was friendly and happy to make local recommendations. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! read more

Stopped by this candy shop while in Carmel and the owner was very welcoming and friendly. I knew nothing about Swedish candy and how to go about it so she was very helpful in explaining the process and recommending some of her favorites. I ended up getting a bit of everything and it really is about texture. Some of the gummies I got were harder to chew than others and I didn't really enjoy, but some of my favorites include the Marshmallow chocolate gummy bear, Sour peach, Caramel chocolate, and the Sour green apple. So if I were to return, I'd probably stick to those choices as they had much more of a softer chew which I'm a fan of. Also, fun fact--if your candy bag weighs exactly a pound it's free! read more

Sea Shack Candy provided guests a bag of treats at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering for Car Week in Monterey. It was a smart decision because people, like me, had the opportunity to taste the most delicious candies. Sorry no pic - I ate them all. Candy selection was gummy-style, probably to avoid melting on a warm day. Another good decision!! These little pieces of edible art were the right balance of sweet & tart. In other words, they were perfectly flavored. Now, I just need to head over to Carmel-by-the-Sea and have some more. read more

A friend suggested that I check this place out while checking out Carmel. It's such a cute candy store that offers a wide variety of sweets. There were different flavors and textures for the candies. We decided to pick out the ones that sounded and looked good to us. I honestly wish that I got more candy because we ate this one in one day. The worker was really nice and friendly. She was helping out people who had questions. read more

Candy heaven! Every single variety of candy is labeled to tell the customer whether it's gluten free, halal, dairy free and/or gelatin free. Store is cute, staff is friendly. read more

It is unfortunate not all patrons are treated equal. In this day and age racial discrimination is real. I am not sure if this was the employee working or the reputation of the candy store. We walked into the candy store and we were not greeted or acknowledged by the girl behind the counter. She ignored us and when we asked about the bags to get the candy she did not reply she continued to force small talk with the other people in the store. She made us feel so uncomfortable with her behavior that we left our candy bag on the counter and told her we were not taking it and walked out. She didn't bother to acknowledge us either way. Very disappointing! read more

Sweetest candy shop and most delicious candy ever!!!!!! Charming Carmel staple! A local fave read more

what a perfect addition to the peninsula sea shack candy co. is! i've been wanting to try swedish candy for a long time and have never had an opportunity to -- until now! they have a HUGE selection of swedish candy, chocolate, and so much more! the staff are all incredibly helpful and kind. when you walk in, your mood immediately elevates. it's so colorful and fun inside! you can purchase candy in bulk or pre-packaged; there's something for every sweet tooth out there! parking is limited to the street, which is the perfect excuse to check out all the shops nearby. will absolutely be back, and can't wait to try something new next time! read more

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Ordered about 85 bags for dentists in the central valley and they shipped beautifully! Super cute!

I love this place. They have the perfect array of options. All my favorite swedish candies. The workers were super sweet and conversational. The packaging and overall atmosphere of this candy shop is adorable. I love the cola skulls. We went back to this place twice in day and will most definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

My fiancée and I went here recently for the second time, and are always treated so well by the staff. We love the candy, and even ordered some from their site, where they shipped same day. This is one of our favorite small businesses in NorCal. Highly recommend, especially if you love sour candy like we do read more

Very cute lots to choose from. Candy is fresh, and tasty. Fun to try something new. Directions are wrong on maps. It's on San Carlos across from kochek jeweler, next to barmel. read more

If you love candy, this is the spot!!! The candy is imported from Sweden. The place has so many varieties of candy. A hidden gem in Carmel!

My wife and I stopped in here about a week ago to try various types of candies. Everything was absolutely delicious. There is a large selection of chewy and gummy style candies. There is a huge difference between the candies here and similar candies I've tried elsewhere. Specifically, I appreciate how soft and palatable all of the candy was. An ongoing gripe I have with most candy is that it's very tough and overly chewy and firm. Not the case here. Everything had a great mouth feel, was full of fruit flavors and was soft. My wife and I were very impressed and will be back. read more

This place is so cute and has a great selection of candy! I went in with my service dog and family, everyone was so kind and made us feel comfortable. Definitely would recommend read more

My husband and I stumbled into this adorable new candy shop while visiting Carmel! I was beyond excited to see the huge variety of Swedish candy! The owners were so sweet and personable! We will definitely be back on our next trip up the coast! read more

Ohhh honey, where do I even begin with the fever dream that was our visit to Sea Shack Candy Co. in Carmel? I found this candy shop on TikTok and thought it would be a great place to find unique, around the world candy to buy for my Mom and I. With positive energy and high hopes, we walked into the shop. The fantasy ENDED at the front door. When we walked in, only ones in the store, mind you, not even a "hi," "hello," "how are you" from the solo employee behind the counter. Girl, we weren't expecting a confetti cannon, but a simple greeting? Manners are free, boo. Still, we kept it cute. My mom and I grabbed those self-serve candy bags and got to mixin and matchin. When we got to check out, total comes out to OVER $80 for two medium-ish bags of candy... gurl, I almost needed a sugar-free EpiPen from da SHOCK. Now listen, I'm not new to the Swedish candy game. My fav spot is BonBon in NYC, shoutout y'all, NEVER pulled this mess. Same type of candy, way better prices, and better vibes. But okay, we swiped the card because, let's be real, decline? We don't know hur. Before leaving with our PURCHASED bags of candy, I politely asked if I could sample one piece of a candy I didn't grab, just to know for maybe next time. Immediately she told me, "you can sample the candy that you purchased" ummmm, huh? My mom thought maybe she misunderstood, so she re-asked da gurl and miss thing says, "no, I can't give you a sample"... if you walk into a See's candy, Costco, Lindt, an Ice cream store, a Froyo store, or even a direct candy competitor like BonBon, a simple sample of 1 PIECE of candy is offered COMPLIMENTARY!! You're telling me you just snatched $80 from us, gave zero customer service, and can't offer a SINGLE gummy for a taste test? This wasn't a candy shop, baby, dis was a scam with sprinkles okurrrrrrrr. TO quote the wise words of Ariana Grande, "Thank u, next." Do better, Sea Shack. And I suggest u start with da redhead gurl, cuz she just dont know WHAT shes doin. Now anywhoooo, abcdefg, gotta go. #Bye read more