While visiting from Wales, I went for a surf at the local beach and spotted a super cool little bead shop overlooking the water. I popped in and got my fiancée some beautiful handmade jewellery that the people there had designed. She loved them! Thanks, guys. read more

I have never in my 53 years of life ever experienced what I just experienced at the store. Wow,a young woman was outside front of the store yapping with a random woman. As both my daughter and myself were approaching the store, no welcome or greeting. It was quite rude and I'm shocked. We made a quick circle through the store and still no interest in possible sales or greeting from any employee. So we left. This saddens me, but I guess that's what this world has come to- utter rudeness and lack of social skills. read more

The Bead Shop - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Saw this and took my niece their for her birthday present. Wasn't sure exactly what kind of bracelet you would be making but there are 2. Bead or charm and she picked the charm. They have a wide selection so you pick the ones you want and write down the prices on a sheet of paper. She picked 6 and then selected her chain. The 2 already cut weren't quite long enough so the girl cut her a new one fitting her wrist. She showed is how to add the charms and then my niece worked on her bracelet. It was a fun activity and gives you some bonding time. It turned out really cute and hopefully it's something she'll remember read more

The Bead Shop - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Horrible customer service. I was really disappointed with my experience here. I stopped in earlier today to pick out some beads and bubble letter charms. The employee initially told me she thought the bubble letter charms were around $3 each, but she wasn't 100% sure and needed to double-check. Because she was busy helping other customers, I told her I'd leave everything under my name and come back later once she confirmed the pricing. When I returned, I found that she had already threaded every letter charm onto a chain. I never asked for this service, and it was never discussed with me. She then told me the charms were actually $40 each, which was much more than I expected based on the initial estimate. I politely declined to purchase the charms and said I'd still like to buy the other beads I had selected. That's when she told me I owed a fee for the letter charms because she had put the chains through them. At no point was I asked if I wanted that done, nor was anyone tell me there would be a fee for it. I explained that I wasn't comfortable paying for a service I never requested, but she continued to insist. Because of how the situation was handled, I ended up leaving without purchasing anything. Unfortunately, they lost a sale and a future customer. Beyond that, the customer service during both of my visits felt rude, dismissive, and unwelcoming. I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing her simply by asking questions and trying to make a purchase. I value good customer service just as much as the products themselves, and this experience fell far short of that. read more

I went in for a custom hand chain, I wanted to add a clasp incase I needed to take off for CTs or MRIs. I explained all this to Abby, and she was absolutely incredible! I seriously love her! lol She was so sweet, and such a vibe. She knew exactly what she was doing, and took her time to make my hand chain perfect for me, and explained exactly what she was doing. I will most definitely be coming back for more by Abby! Thank you again Abby! read more

The Bead Shop - Hand chain bracelet - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I have a very simple one pendant turquoise necklace that I got from Health food store, but I've worn it daily for years. I never take it off. It broke and the woman helped me put it back together like new. Was super nice and didn't even charge me for her time. I will definitely be going back there! Very cool vibe. read more

I met such a young, humble, and beautiful artist like Natalie. I kept my unfinished, beaded necklaces, which I plan to turn into a bracelet and an iPhone carrier. I felt so trusting and at peace while in the store. read more

Very cute store! Fun concept. Very very over priced and limited silver options which also makes the pricing sucks. Service was questionable...the girls felt unsure/unwilling of everything. Would def come back still if they ever get more silver options ! read more

This spot is located near the beach, making it the perfect place for a fun day out with your girls--hit the beach and then do some cute little crafts. I came here with my friends in May 2024 to get permanent bracelets, and it was such a fun experience. They offer a variety of styles and colors at reasonable prices. The permanent jewelry is plated in gold to help it last longer. I wear mine on the same wrist as my watch, and even though the charm gets caught on things, it still looks brand new--no scratches, rust, or damage. One thing to note is that the bracelet isn't welded but tightened with a plated wire. Overall, I'd recommend it for a cute and memorable outing! read more

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Doesn't sell beads anymore. It's a do it yourself jewelry shop that focuses on parties to make items of chains, charms, pearls, etc... It used to be an amazing shop in its hay day. read more

First things first , this shop is located in Laguna Beach so it is mostly residential parking . That being said , it is important to come early so that you aren't struggling to find a spot on the weekend! The shop itself is so cutesy! There are so many options to make or buy jewelry. So you cans make a charm bracelet or necklace , or even a beaded one . The charm selection is insane! There are so many options . Which is what my best friend and I went for. We had a lovely time looking at the options and curating the best charm bracelets. After we made our selections we sat down as an employee explained to us how to properly clasp our charms to the chain. As for the price , it depends on the charms and chain you use. Mine was about 70 dollars , which to me was worth it. Everyone who worked there was so kind and helpful! We even got to meet the owner who was so sweet. My best friend and I had a lovely time at the bead shop and we will come back again! read more

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The girl who checked me out Alicia was rude I came in with my friend she was like let's go to the bead shop real quickly since we had just got done hanging on the beach I had no idea I was supposed to get a paper and write down every single bead I grab and the prices of each bead, and the girl was clearly annoyed which made me feel like shit. I was like oh I'm sorry I didn't know and she was like yeah I didn't tell you like...... you could have told me when I walked in or once you saw me grab a couple different bead types. Unprofessional behavior I felt like I was being judged and I hate feeling like that I literally just wanted some beads to make a bracelet or necklace and I get that they were closing but that's no reason to get frustrated and make someone feel stupid I also work retail so I know how it is but I still am never rude to people that come in last minute I still gave them my money I should have just left the beads and let them deal with it :/ hoping for a different experience next time if the beads weren't so cute I would have just left read more

The Bead Shop - Necklace I made - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This place is so cute! A shoutout to the 80's when you would get together with your girlfriends to make jewelry! But everything is so beautiful- I wear my gold charm bracelet everyday . Highly recommend for a party or a girls night out or a mom & daughter date! The employees were so kind and knowledgeable and out prices came out looking gorgeous. Can't wait to go back and make the other 5 things I didn't have time for... read more

I came here on my birthday to treat myself and I had such a blast! I ended up making (with the help of the lovely and skilled staff) not only my own charm bracelet but also my own necklace! I had so much fun browsing all their different options of beads, wire, and materials... the ways you can be creative are endless! To top off my visit, I also met someone who was celebrating their birthday here and had the same idea- what are the odds! Highly recommend visiting this shop and treating yourself to something beautiful, you deserve! This is your sign! read more

The Bead Shop - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Such a cute shop with super friendly staff! The store has such a great vibe, lots of cool jewelry, and a fun atmosphere. I even bought a really cute Laguna Beach sweatshirt from there that I love I purchased my original permanent bracelet over a year ago, and I go back every couple of months to get a new one. They're great quality, and the girls working there are all so friendly and helpful every time I go in :) Shout out to Paige, Natalie and Rose! Plus it's in a great location, located on the beach side of PCH! I can't wait to book a girls jewelry making party there this summer! read more

This is hardly a bead shop. If you're looking for quality beads, this isn't the place. If you want to make something for yourself in a store and you are under 15 or have the spirit of a young person, you might like it. I was looking for supplies, and my asking questions about purchasing items like cording were not well received. Also the beads were like Amazon bulk bead quality so operate accordingly. Definitely not a BAD store, but the name is wildly misleading. They don't really want to sell beads or findings - they want you to build a piece in store and honestly for kids that seems like it could be fun. If you have the $$. I think a name change might make sense. Because for a bead store in Laguna so close to 2 very nice crystal stores that also offer actually nice beaded jewelry options, it seems like not the move to be so limited, but I'm a regular person who appreciates quality and kindness. read more

Brought my daughter to The Bead Shop after she had been begging me for months to take her, and we ended up having the best time! The staff was so friendly and helpful, walking us through the process and even sharing a few tricks of the trade. My daughter loved creating her custom necklace, and then surprised me by making a bracelet, too. The prices were very fair with lots of options to fit any budget. I didn't expect our visit to be so memorable, but we'll definitely be coming back, would highly recommend to family and friends! read more

This place is great. The employees were all so friendly and helpful. They have a smaller selection than some of the other bead shops I've been in but is a fun place to just pop into when in the area. The only other thing that might hinder me from returning is the pricing; its a little expensive. read more

Is this company still in business? I ordered some items and of course the payment went through although there has been no confirmation that my order has been shipped and both phone numbers listed are out of order and I have emailed them several times asking for a confirmation or shipment and no reply! read more

We stopped here for my sister's bachelorette party. It's a very cute shop with a lot of super cute charms and choices. We really enjoyed making our charm bracelets. It was decently priced. They have something for all ages. The only thing I would say is the staff is good but not great. We had one girl that was really awesome and was full of information. She was very helpful and made it easy. The other two staff members at the time were polite and kind but not super knowledgeable or helpful. The gentlemen that wrapped up my purchase forgot to put a loop at the end of my necklace making it kind of difficult to take on and off. I would overall say this is a great shop and I would defiantly go again. read more

The shop is so cute and the staff were amazing. My bf and I made each other bracelets and they had so many charms to choose from.

Mediocre and overpriced. Not worth the money. I got a permanent anklet and it was done unprofessionally and my charm has already broke off. I think this shop should work on their quality and techniques of their permanent anklets. Employees are nice but we're unorganized with money as my friend was charged incorrectly and almost didn't catch their mistake. read more

These guys were awesome. I had broke two of my bracelets, that same day I walked in, and they were able to restring them right away, when other bead shops would take two weeks to fix them. Also while they were repairing them, they let me pick every bead I wanted from their string of beads. It meant a lot to me that they were so nice and accommodating. Now I'm pumped about my new one more then my old one. Thank you guys so much! read more

The Bead Shop - Bead bracelet - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

It's nice to have a local bead shop. The problem I have experienced is high prices and poor selection from this shop. Additionally, if you have questions and need help, I have found it impossible on two separate occasions to have my phone calls returned. I not only spoke once to the customer service representative directly, but had left several messages. Maybe a comment here on Yelp will be enough incentive for the business to realize that a customer calling multiple times with questions about products or services expects a return reply to continue a successful business relationship. Love the products in the shop. Didn't love the customer service when needed further assistance. read more

This place is amazing! I took my sister here for her birthday and we had so much fun! We got there a little later than expected and the whole process took us a little longer than expected (because there are so many awesome beads there) and the owner stayed open later for us to finish. She was so helpful and sweet! We had such a good experience here and are taking our cousins here today to create some cute custom jewelry of their own read more

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Had family in town and wanted a fun activity. The folks here were great fun and so helpful as we learned new skills and made wonderful bracelets. I have recommended this place to many others and definitely will return. read more

Stopped by today as I saw the shop while visiting from North Carolina. The shop is SO cute with a fun, happy, fresh vibe. They have a nice selection of different beads without being too overwhelming. The store owner is welcoming and helpful. They have a really beautiful assortment of pre-made but handmade necklaces and earrings which are unique and reasonably priced. Highly recommend this fun shop!!! read more

This place is literally a gem! Centered at a fantastic location in Laguna Beach, proprietor Melissa continues the beautiful legacy this store represents. It's a haven for creativity, fun and is attractive to both locals and visitors alike. Make and wear home your Laguna Beach memories or buy a gift for that someone special! read more

AMAZING! My friend and I went in to make friendship anklets! We had no idea what we were doing and they showed us how to do everything! How to add charms to a chain, gave us all the tools we needed, answered any and all question we had (which was a lot). The owner is super nice and friendly and sooo accommodating! Def will come back read more

HOOOORAY...they have re-opened with a fresh, clean and different vibe! The new owner changed many outdated aspects and added pre-made jewelry as well. Yesterday I spent 2 hours selecting beads and stringing my necklace at the big table in the back. It was super social and music was playing. I am so glad the store did not close because this is the best bead shop in SoCal and such an iconic Laguna Beach store!! read more

my mom and i went here in may to get permanent bracelets and they have lasted really well, we both are rough on them but with the way they wrap it it's very secure and doesn't catch on anything. my sister had gotten a permanent bracelet somewhere else and hers came off already because it was welded together and not wrapped. service was amazing and everyone was so nice and the store is so cute. it was $75 for a sterling silver pearl bracelet and after all that time no tarnishing or damage to the pearls (at the time was the most expensive chain they offered but prices varied from $45-75 i believe) definitely worth it truly 10/10 experience read more

Today I went in and got the forever/permanent jewelry and it is so cute. There are so many options and the girl working there was so friendly. Cute little place I love the bracelet I got and there was a lot to choose from for the chain in both silver and gold. Me and a friend walked right in and were helped and fitted for our new jewelry immediately it was a great experience. read more

This Bead Shop is awesome! I came in here to get permanent jewelry. I left with two permanent bracelets and an anklet. There is a huge selection of beads and charms but they're organized in a way that it's not overwhelming. They also have seriously stunning pre-made jewelry that is very reasonably priced. The vibes in here are great and I would highly recommend stopping by either solo or with friends and family! read more

Mary was friendly, talented and informative. She is clearly in the business for her love of jewelry. read more

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I have something to get off my chest, and that is I'm a drop out. Not a high school or college drop out, but a boy scout drop out. Since I was only a scout for a few months I never got the chance to make my own clothes, learn to sew, or do any arts and crafts. My girlfriend was an only child and was raised primarily by her dad. She also never got the chance to make her own jewelery or do any other girlie things. Well this past weekend my GF and I were walking around Laguna Beach and we came across The Bead Shop. The inside of this shop is so colorful, every wall is covered with different types of necklace's, anklets, bracelets, and any other type of jewelery you can make with beads. The middle of this shop consists of many tables that have thousands of different beads, gems, rocks, and stones on them in little cups so you can create your own piece of jewelry. My GF and I thought it would be fun if we each made a bracelet to remind us of our trip to Laguna. Since we really have no experience at this (because I'm a drop out and my GF is kind of a tom boy) it took us about an hour to make a small bracelet. In all honesty the hour we spent in this shop might have been the best hour of our whole trip to Laguna. We laughed at each others creations, we gave each other suggestions, and we even talked with some of the locals who were coming in and out of the shop. We really had a blast. Some beads cost more then others, they can range from ten cents a bead to four dollars a bead. For both of our hand made bracelet's we paid eighteen dollars. I know that sounds like a lot but for the amount of fun we had together in that shop it was totally worth it. It is defiantly not something I would do every week but I know I would like to come back one day when we have kids and let them make their own stuff. This place reminds me of those credit card commercials An hour of parking at a meter- $4 dollars Cost of bracelet's- $18 dollars Creating something with the person you love- Priceless read more

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This shop is small and full of single beads. My boyfriend and I were looking to buy something fun to remember our adventures of the day. However, upon looking through the store, the older woman sitting behind the counter enjoyed glaring at us as we looked through the assorted bead baskets. We were trying to choose two beads, one for each of us. After my boyfriend picked up the bead he wanted and we went to decide on mine, the woman came out from behind the counter, took the bead from him without a word, and then dropped it right back into the basket from which it came. He asked what she was doing and she promptly and rudely accused him of attempting to steal the bead. In addition to this we had asked the woman about the demographic that the store caters to, solely out of curiosity. The response consisted of bragging about the expensive beads that they had in stock and explaining that the only customers that were of value to the store were some the many that came in and "bought thousands of dollars of beads" at one time. In response to the question "what type of beads do people like to buy the most" she answered "it depends on how much money they have." This bead store is not about art and fun and community, it is not about friendliness. I have never been so disrespected in a store and recommend avoiding The Bead Shop. read more

I visited the Bead Shop earlier today and had a fantastic experience. I was making a charm bracelet for a friends birthday gift and from the moment I called to inquire if they had gold chain for sale by the inch/foot..the customer service I received was exceptional. Mary assisted me in selecting the chain, designing the layout, affixing the charms one by one and then celebrated its completion and adorableness with me. She was extremely knowledgable, helpful and very lovely. Thank you Mary! I'll be back!! read more

My mom and I got a private lesson with Mary! She is fantastic! She taught us how to make bracelets, earnings, Malala Beads. She is a great teacher very kind and patient! We made hand made gifts for Christmas! We aren't done yet we will be back next week! ;) go see Mary she is amazing! read more

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Love this place. I walked in on a Wednesday with 5 kids for a birthday party and they were so sweet and accommodating! They helped the kids get bracelets started, measured and fixed! The ladies made it super easy to keep cost in check while letting the kids have creative liberty with a few charms per bracelet. They loved it so much each child ended up making 2 bracelets. Thank you, Bead Shop!! read more

The Bead Shop - Happy birthday impromptu beading party! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO FIND POINTED BACK RHINESTONES IN ORANGE COUNTY. I searched high and low all over Orange County. Even the craft stores like Michael's & Joanne's does not carry these. If there's someone out there who does know, I would love to know! I own a ton of clothes that are blinged out. Especially Sky Brand. I never knew how hard it was to locate these particular type of rhinestones until I actually went on a search to replace missing pieces. Yeah, they're readily available online but unless you know your rhinestone sizes, good friggin luck. I was getting extremely frustrated until I gave The Bead Shop a call. They said they did carry some and since they were 1 of 2 stores to say they did, off I went. Boy, was I glad I did! Their pointed back rhinestone selection isn't massive or even small. It's tiny! But luckily, they carried the most basic, popular size and colors that I was mostly able to get what I needed. Big thanks to the nice lady helping me out to find the right sizes. This is one super organized store and really cute inside. Parking for the store is underneath the building they're in (understand this means the store, not all day parking for you to run around Laguna). 3 spots but personally I find the 3rd spot more a motorcycle spot than a full size car space. Minimum $10 to charge on a card so if you're not needing or buying many beads, bring cash. What else is awesome? You can come in and make your own bead designs which they'll help you out with if needed. Big thanks to The Bead Shop for making this gal a Happy Camper! read more