Adorable & Memorable Date Spot!…read more While visiting Old Town, my boyfriend took me to Toby's Candle & Soap Shop and it ended up being one of the cutest memories of our trip! I'm so glad he brought me here, but I sure wish I had taken more photos because the inside is so beautiful and peaceful. We got to dip our own candles in different color wax (so fun!) and picked up some of the best-smelling incense I've ever found -- and everything was super affordable! Amazing service, awesome prices, and the vibes were unmatched. Honestly can't wait to come back the next time I'm in San Diego!

One of my favorite shops to shop in whenever I am in Old Town. They have such beautiful carved…read morecandles and so many candle options in general. I love creating custom sand wax and dipped candles! Going for each season to make different sand wax candles is so fun. Such a unique activity to do during a visit. They have delectable scents for their candles as well. Not only do they have candles, but they have shower steamers, soaps, room fragrances, etc. Great place for family activities, visiting tourists, gift shopping, and more!

A cute little Hawaiian boutique store in the Mira Mesa plaza where Little Sakana and Ding Tea is…read moreat. We had a lion dance performance there for their 2nd anniversary for Kimmi and her store. Congrats by the way! But the store consists of nice clothing, candles, and cute Pacific Islander gifts. Come by and check it out and support Kimmi and her local business. Aloha and Mahalo.

I'm surprised no one has reviewed Aloha Scent. This place is cool. It's tucked away in the Village…read moreat Mira Mesa Mall. I remember when the store opened it was mostly candles. Now the owner, Kimi, has lots of various items. She has handmade Hawaiian dresses, backpacks, wallets, her staple candles, and other cool items. Kimi, the owner is super sweet and has a contagious laugh. I went to get a candle. It smelled really good. I went back to get another candle and my daughter loved her backpacks. We got a hello kitty backpack and my daughter went everywhere. She showed everyone her backpack. "Look at my backpack". She is so proud of that thing. Go to Aloha Scent and buy something cool. At least check it out. There aren't any other island shops like this in the area.

My friend and I randomly stumbled upon this place while wandering around Carlsbad Village and…read morehonestly it was such a vibe! Super fun and lowkey therapeutic which was exactly what we needed. The staff were awesome, super friendly, and walked us through everything step by step. We got to pick our own vessels and scents which was honestly the best part. I mixed mango coconut and pineapple together and it smelled so good! We threw some glitter into the soy wax mix because obviously we had to and we even got to design our own labels which turned out so cute. The candle needed an hour to cool so we went off and explored the area and then came back to top them off with some stones. They turned out so pretty omg! The price was worth it! Oh and since I was giving mine as a gift one of the staff members tied a little ribbon on my bag without me even asking which was such a sweet touch. If you're looking for something fun and a little different to do you have to check this place out!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Great time making candles! My friend and I picked out our vessel and scent, and even got to add…read moreglitter. You can also add decorations like shells and pretty stones on top of your candle. It takes about an hour for it to dry, and they hold it for you so you can pick it up later. I recommend grabbing lunch nearby and walking around. It's a beautiful area where you can walk to the beach and enjoy some tasty food. The staff recommends waiting two days before lighting the candle. They were super helpful, and while it cost a bit more, it makes sense for the area. It was a great experience overall, and the staff was really nice. I also wanted to mention that I forgot my Stanley cup, and they were kind enough to hold it for me until I picked it up.

What a cute little shop! Loved all the items and what I was able to find during my trip here. The…read moreitems are from locals around the area, which I love! Customer service was great and the woman working was so incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back!

@ Flola Love coming here for the cute ready-made bouquets…read moreranging from $12-25 @baby__cake Such a cute small cake with ur photo on it, small heart shaped cake was $25. A lot of icing & tastes better after 2nd day in the fridge! This store overall is really nice for homemade gifts or if ur picking up something from one of the local vendors. The staff are nice and helpful! Support local businesses

We were skipping in the Carlsbad Village and came across this little shop. Evening looks so cute!…read more They have a fun candle making class that we would love to come back and do some times with a big group of friends.

I love coming here for candles ! My favorite is the Wild Fern scent. You can make your own or the…read morestaff can also pour it for you. Once your candles have melted away, come back to PaddyWax and replenish for $20, on Fridays it's only $10. Parking is easy since they have their own designated lot for customers and the staff is always friendly.

Loveeee the candle that I bought. i've used mine for hours at this point and i still have a ways to…read morego before this candle dies. They're handmade but are professional quality. Highly recommend!

If you are all about candles, essential oils, healing crystals, and herbs then this is the women to…read moreorder from. I've already ordered 6 candles in within two months. They're made from soy so they last longer and she incorporates so much love and healing medicines into it. The oils are so calming, combined with the healing herbs or crystals, dynamic duo. This is something you will NOT regret. I'm in love and planning for my next order . Also my ladies with menstruated issues... there's a PMS candle... you can't pass that up!

Cute, cute little shop!…read more My FAVORITE thing about this small shop is the worker doesn't harass you the whole time. (Thank the lord!) I love boutique stores but hate when they follow you around/pressure you to buy. A hello, asked if we need anything, and friendly service on the way out. Service 5/5. Simple yet effective. Select is adorable. Some expensive but they do have quite a few reasonably priced items. I originally went for a journal and really love the selection of everything they had. Fun artsy items. Also seemed to carry alot of smaller business (which I love!) If are looking for cute niche items -this is your place. I will be back! :)

This shop has a wonderful collection of curated items and gifts to choose from. I love the variety…read moreand that there is something for every taste. I've shopped in their homegoods section and found a perfect housewarming gift for a dear friend. On my last visit, their collection of handkerchiefs/bandanas and their sunglasses caught my attention. I enjoy that they rotate their mechandise so there's always something new. This is a nice, local business to support. Not only do they have a great selection to peruse, but also have a great customer service. The lady working the register was polite and helpful. Make this your shop to support when you're shopping for a gift for a loved one - or even a treat for yourself.

This is my go-to store for date nights and gifts. They have a nice assortment of clothes for women…read more Casual, but trendy, which I personally love. Great place to buy plants too! Best clothing spot in PL by far.

Went back in today for some jewelry and picked up a pair of hoops with pearl drops! Got many…read morecompliments wearing them today to a lunch meeting! There are SO MANY special pieces to choose from. Love this local boutique!