I bookmarked this place when the trip to Solvang was in the planning stage--landed here on our first day for some zen vibes. They have various items, such as crystals, incense, candles, tarot cards, essential oils, jewelry, and other mystical and spiritual tools. Although, I found that some items in the shop were in need of restocking. My daughter got me the Shungite bracelet. After purchasing the bracelet, the lady at the counter performed a short cleansing ritual on the item before handing it to you. The sales associate was helpful in answering our inquiries. Tried the psychic reading for curiosity: $30 for 20 minutes + tip. I would have tried the aura photography service if I had known they offered it as well. Overall, this visit to the shop adds a sense of magic, enchantment, spirituality, and some wonder to our day. read more

The Mystic Merchant - Shungite bracelet - Jewelry Near Me - Solvang, California

Step inside for some serious Zen Vibes! Nice customer service. What a treat to find this place! Many mystical finds. Bought some crystals and a Geo Rock. Prices vary. read more

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Here for the weekend and as I was walking I discovered this cute shop. I could feel the positive energy as I was drawn in to this shop. I make jewelry and I was actually looking to see if they had any hardware supplies. I'd already went to Mia's beads but she was closed today due to an illness. I encountered a mystic and charming store that had many chakra beads and a whole lot of other cool stuff. Just the aroma itself was intoxicating. I am a jewelry maker and my specialty is working with beads and making bracelets and earrings. It is always awesome when I could purchase someone else's creativity. I purchased several chakra bracelets. They were affordable and really nice. Thanks, and see you soon Mystic. read more

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Amazing energy! As soon as you walk in you can literally feel it. Well I can ;) Loved loved loved this place they have so many items for you to choose from. The variety is endless and the people who work here are very welcoming. I bought a lot of items a ring, some bracelets, a pendulum and a few crystals and some small gifts for my friends. I'll try to make it a point next time I'm in the area to see what new items they have in stock. But if you're into crystals or would like to purchase some palo santo, tarot cards or sage this is it! read more

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What caught my attention wasn't the store's signage but the large displays in the window. At the door, there's a hand written sign that says, "Santa Barbara county requires face masks. Please wear mask inside :)" There's also a sign that indicates the "new store hours for now... Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm Aura photos Thursday-Sunday 12:30-4pm Readings Wednesday-Sunday 12-4pm And there's another sign that says Welcome furry friends come on in. Right as you walk in there's a sign for the readings for today are done by Tricia and her prices. When I entered the store, I noticed there were several people in there already, so I made my way around and gravitated to the sections that caught my eye. There was a lot to look at including crystals, minerals, gemstone jewelry, statuary, candles, incense, books. I found some things I was going to buy, then found the employee and asked her for a larger version of the rough apatite. She went into the back and came out with 4 larger ones. I told her thank you but I couldn't buy 4, as that was an unlucky number in my culture so I would buy 3 of them. She perked up and asked me why so I told her. She was very interested and told me about the things she believes in. She was very nice. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. Had a neat selection and decent prices. The two ladies who worked there were very friendly and talkative, and they are knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to the crystals. They even cleanse them for you before bagging them up. I highly recommend this place. read more

Love this store! I'm local and come here all the time! I love getting readings with Tricia and love the friendly staff.

This is such a fun store to visit. Not only do they carry books, but jewelry and lots and lots of rocks. All kinds of rocks. Many colors and far too many choices. If you are into rock collecting as a hobby, this is your store for sure. read more

Just rude...we will not blame it on COVID either and poor customer service and biases are not attractive in these times. Inferences that a person cannot afford something and that they have no knowledge of what they are asking for. I know that what I asked for is available just because you don't have it does not mean that it doesn't exist. read more

Came across this place after having breakfast just two doors down. Every crystal and gem you could imagine! My daughter has been researching and using natural crystals and gems to help with her stress, anxiety and physical uneasiness since Covid hit the world. Unfortunately, my daughter was not with me when I stumbled upon this store, but I did have her on facetimed her while shopping. The selection of materials are ample but the prices are a tad higher than we are used to, however that did not stop me from getting all the stones and beaded bracelets she wanted. Each stone will have the name and a listing of it's energy. The best part is that the light up sage and cleanse your items before bagging them! I'm glad to know that purchases could also be made online as we live over 2 hours away! read more

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Great little shop to visit while in Solvang. The prices are great for such a small store. It's always clean and workers are friendly. Great selection of stones and all of the meanings are posted right there along with the prices :) read more

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I used to like coming to this store and didn't mind driving 45 minutes to visit this place . Today Saturday 7/11, I visited this store again and I was very disappointed as my daughter and were ready to pay, we were not greeted by the women at the registry and didn't even have eye contact. The magic of this store is for customers to have the human connection and have some friendly empathic environment, but that was not my experience today! Not even a hello or a simple eye contact . Very cold and unfriendly customer service. Perhaps they need to burn or spray the store's sage to their own benefit and wear a pink quartz to open up their emotions a little bit more ! read more

Prices are ridiculous and merchants are condescending and rude. I asked how much a green stone was and the cashier said "its jade, its not green. And its expensive because of that." Im well versed in crystals! Just trying to make it simple on you. Just asking the price. No need for salt read more

I had a wonderful time visiting The Mystic Merchant as always. I hadnt had my cards read in years. So i went for a visit and met the newer Tarot reader who id not met before. As a psychic medium myself....i really value what other psychics or mediums have to say. However this woman was neither. She just pulled my cards and gave me her opinions in the form of advise basically. I was very bummed out when i left as she referred to me as "kiddo" while i walked through her curtains to head to pay the 65$ for the 45 mins of advise i did not need. I will always be back to the Mystic Merchant for the lovely spiritual atmosphere, energy and pretty things. But that will be it for now. read more

BE WARNED THE OWNER (curly, short, dark hair and bulging blue eyes) IS INCREDIBLY RUDE AND CRAZY. I had been shopping in the store 30 minutes before closing (like many others the store was FULL) and had about $100 worth of product I was going to purchase when I saw a sign saying they offer palm readings, aura pictures, etc. I kindly asked if they were still offering them and the owner snapped at me saying (while walking away from me into the back room), "We close in 5 minutes it's not available you can come tomorrow or we do phone consultations." Sensing her irate tone (which was already unnecessary for a simple question) I calmly responded, "Thank you for letting me know unfortunately I leave tomorrow so I won't be able to" to which she YELLED at me saying, "IM NOT SURE WHAT YOU'RE NOT UNDERSTANDING BUT I SAID WE'RE CLOSING." I walked away and told the other sales associate (who was very kind and helpful) that I was no longer going to purchase the items. Why would I want products from someone who casts that kind of energy on their clients from a SIMPLE QUESTION/INTERACTION?! As my friend and I were leaving the shop, SHE CHASES AFTER US WITH BURNING SAGE, "CLEANSING" WHERE WE HAD WALKED AND SLAMS/LOCKS THE DOOR BEHIND US. Like okay. Swirl the sage around yourself first before making a scene. For someone that owns and operates a crystal shop, you would think a kinder, more calming and grounded energy would be something that was important to her but clearly it's not. Save your money and shop elsewhere. read more

The owner was and is ridiculously rude and not someone I would ever knowingly buy crystals or products with healing properties from. She was offensive (not to mention crazy) and is extremely lacking in customer service especially over simple and basic interactions. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS from this overpriced store. The last thing you want is to bring products with her toxic energy encompassing it into your life. read more

We take a trip every year around the death date of our son Goose. This year we were heading south from the Bay Area in Northern California through Santa Barbara. We were in Solvang four years ago to the day when we received the call that our son was in a major accident. We had just gotten Aura pictures they day of his crash. We telephoned the Mystic Merchant earlier this week because we would be passing through Solvang during a time they were not doing Aura pictures. We wanted to get them done again and spread some ashes in Solvang. Luckily, Kendall answered the phone, heard the story, and agreed to come in off hours so that we could get out Aura pictures done again! We are so grateful : ) read more

Such a fun entertaining shop! love the incense, and candles and all the little spiritual things they sell. They do readings and aura photography. Of course I was tempted, but I held myself togather.. haha! read more

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Once upon a time in Solvang, close to where the Mystic Merchant is located (I think about a block over or so), there once existed this little metaphysical gift shop. They mostly sold books on world religion, candles and incense and the like. The owner told us in a hushed tone that "we only have a couple pentacle-y and witch-y things in the back, because the conservative Christian population here would get nervous and try to run us out". This was in 2004. A few years after, the wife and I were disappointed to find a sign posted in the shop's empty window thanking the public for their patronage - but that the current "environment" wasn't conducive to them staying in business. It bummed us out - as Solvang is one of our fave places... but then, later that day, we happened upon The Mystic Merchant! The Mystic Merchant is one of many reasons why I love coming back to Solvang time after time. It represents an island of open-mindedness and acceptance in what can sometimes be a sea of traditional and conservatism. Now don't get me wrong. The wife and I love Solvang; and anyone who has followed my Yelps knows that it's one of the wife and i's fave places to "get away" to. We love the old-world craftsmanship on display here, and the raw sense of European Tradition is so refreshing. Howeeeeeever.....as we sometimes know; those Danes and Norsemen can sometimes get a bit...stodgy in their ways. As you've probably read in the other reviews, the shop is a metaphysical/alternative religion book/gift/supply shop. They have all kinds of interesting fun merchandise! Books, incense, crystals, jewelery, tapestries and all sorts of other unique gifts. The owner is a real sweetheart, and very knowledgeable; and not pushy at all! You're more than welcome to roam and browse and ask all sorts of questions. In the rear of the shop is a women who does tarot readings and aura photography interpretations, and she's a sweetie too. Their selection is pretty good, and their prices are reasonable. High on some things, low on others...pretty much what you'd find in other such shops. Certainly a fun and refreshingly open place to stop by when your in the Solvang area. It stands out.. and yet.. fits into the area so well - I hope it stays around for years to come. read more

This metaphysical store is so cute! But like many other stores in Solvang, it's rather small. The vibe is okay, but I think I got a negative vibe because my sister and I just got in when they were about to close...and we didn't get anything. But I'd probably feel the same way if I were the employee, haha (btw, this didn't affect my rating). I think I was just a little disappointed because some of the items that were there were a little more expensive than I would hope; I knew I could get what I wanted cheaper back home. And because there are few items, they didn't even carry the essential oil scent that I wanted to get (frankincense and patchouli). Some cool things: aura pictures! I didn't get one, but I've only seen this offered in a couple new age stores. If I recall, the price was relatively decent ($25-45, which is the average price). There was also a psychic reader; rates were reasonable. I debated on whether or not I should go for fun, but after listening to some kooks, I figured it would be best to save my money and go to readers I actually trust. So...I'm not sure how the readers are here. read more

I had an amazing time in here. The prices are great compared to what I find in LA county & the bay area. The store is clean & shopper friendly. The women behind the counter were friendly & had all the answerers to our silly questions. We bought a good amount of stuff just due to the good service. They even had used horse shoes, which made it trip! They are non existent in LA, so to find a used one for good luck was amazing. This place really made the trip to the town really fun. Thank you Mystic Merchant! When we come back to town, we'll be back %! read more

Great prices overall. The lady saged my crystals before giving them to me which was nice. The incense sticks have not has that strong of a scent. Candles also lightly scented. read more

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Tricia is one of the best readers I have ever had. Definitely get your readings done at this place. I was amazed with the spiritual techniques she used and I felt that this helped me improve my life down the road. Plus her energy is just so down-to-earth. It was easy to make a connection just from simple conversation. This was definitely the highlight of my trip :) read more

I have to agree with one of the comments left by another. This shop is your typical tourist metaphysical shop. I have been in plenty of metaphysical shops and the vibes I felt in this particular shop was ok, not bad but, just ok. One of the ladies was very argumentative when it came to the amber bracelets meant for teething for infants. I called them beads and she insisted they were not however, anything from stones to glass that are drilled out for bracelets, necklaces etc. are beads and a possible choking hazard as she insisted the bracelets were for infants to put in their mouths to soothe their gums when teething. Best wishes to the shop and owner. Thank you read more

Nice small shop with decent selection of stones and crystals. Stones are small and priced accordingly. Note: make sure you have them burn sage leaf on your stones or crystals to clear them prior to leaving store. read more

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My favorite store to go to! I'm there every weekend if I can. Staff is very nice and friendly

anyways this place is lowkey fake. some of their crystals are fake . kinda disappointed read more

The Mystic Merchant - my hematite ring literally broke after 2 days - Jewelry Near Me - Solvang, California

Lovely store and extremely personal & knowledgeable staff. A must visit when you're in Solvang!

One of my favorite stores in Solvang. Knowledgeable friendly staff. Great selection of crystals and metaphysical needs! Always feel welcome and appreciated. read more

Very warm and welcoming ambience. Sage is heavily used for cleansing and purifying. Joelle was amazing, she was able to find Orange Calcite for my IBS issues. 10/10 would recommend! read more

My understanding of these stores are to promote healing without judgement. My sister left after being asked to go outside, because my one year old niece was fuzzy (which is fine). The lady in the store proceeded to talk about my sister, even after she had left. This is just spreading negative energy. My sister was not aware of the reading in the back. read more

Great gemstones and metaphysical items and great pricing! Purchased 4 small selenite pieces and a piece of tangerine quartz for less than $20! read more

It was the best shop I have been in the owner is amazing so full of life and helped me with everything I was on vacation and stoped in Solvang went to the shop three times came home very happy . It's a must see store loved loved it if the had 10 stars I would of done 20. Can't wait to go back. read more

I had such an amazing experience at this store both yesterday and today the owner had such an amazing attitude and vibe thank you so much for this lovely experience when I'm back at Solvang I'm definitely stopping here first read more

I am obsessed with this place! I visited yesterday 7/11/2020 and just had to go back again today twice actually because I couldn't get enough of this place. I want to thank the wonderful ladies who were doing their best yesterday while it was so busy and hot but I would also like to thank the owner, Joelle for the wonderful and magical experience I had at her store today, you are just beyond words to even describe. Next time I am in solvang there is no doubt I'll be back to purchase some more goodies. Thank you! read more

Metaphysical, new age type of shop that attracts the older ladies in flowy dresses like cat nip. We're talking the ones wearing a lot of silver or turquoise and frequently mention living in California in the 1960s. The shop is loaded with rocks and minerals, incense, crystals and runes, plus books on the subject matter. I think I remember seeing Tarot cards. Mystic Merchant doesn't quite cross the threshold into occult or magick and still has a bit of a touristy gift shop feel about it. It could very well be that the former aspects are downplayed to keep with the other, more crafty boutiques that cater to more conservative crowds as one of the previous reviewers mentioned. read more

Finding this store within the Solvang shopping area was bit of a treat. Not only did they have normal prices (because everything is pretty costly in the Solvang shopping center), but they have a beautiful collection of healing crystals to choose from. I purchased my first pendant here and many other beautiful crystals. Wish they were closer but the woman who rang me up told me they have a website if I ever wanted to purchase online :) read more

Oh my gosh! This store smells amazing! As soon as I walked in, I was in heaven! Yummy incense burning I believe. They have so much to look at. I went to the front and looked at their small rock crystals. I got a beautiful selenite heart and a bloodstone. Amazing prices for good quality pieces. My crystals were saged before I left which was a nice touch to remove others' energies. Staff rang me up quickly and efficiently. I want to check out the jewelry and candles next time. read more

A lovely crystal store with super knowledgable people and amazing enormous gigantic crystals. Some huge specimens that give the natural history museum a run for its' money. If you are a rock geek, stop in! It's a super cute street that's fun for a leisurely stroll as well. read more

Beautiful store with great energy. They have a great collection of healing and energy stones at very reasonable prices. Nice pieces for your home that will help you become more mindful or will add to peaceful energy. In the back of the store they also have a wonderful collection of CD's for meditation and relaxation. Great place to come in and breathe with friendly service. Namaste :) read more