I love this place!! Prices are reasonable and the entire store is filled to the brim with beautiful…read moreand unique pieces. Yes, I was followed around the store as well. I do understand the concern and I don't mind. What a fun hour I got to spend by myself. Will be returning soon. There are a couple things in there that I need. NEEEEEEDDD. Thanks so much!

Fun store, eclectic finds. Loved it. Great location, Staff was friendly and helpful. Will…read moredefinitely return.

I was walking by the store and realized that I had heard of it prior so I decided to take a look. I…read morelove the fact that all proceeds go to help people with disabilities. The prices were more than reasonable. Skirts for four dollars, dresses were ten dollars and shoes were two dollars. They had all different levels of brands from anthropology and Ralph Lauren to gap and shein. There were also men's and children's items. There were some really nice items. I even saw several items that had brand new tags on them. I'm all for keeping items out of landfills whilst benefiting a great cause. I'll definitely come back and take a peak when I'm in the area.

This place was cute! It's inside the mall, and the prices were very reasonable. My daughter found a…read morefew things she liked.

No regular hours and they supposedly post their open hours to their instagram account which is set…read moreto "private". Why even call yourself a business?

What a great add to The community of Valley Center…read more Antiques, thrift, fun finds, unique & unusual items for sale. Great to browse & pick up unique items & also come trade a few of your items. Consignment, buy or trade. James & Jesse are there by appointment or follow on instagram for weekends they are open. Always new stuff coming in. One of a kind garden and home decor.

Well, this was a fun, interesting and cultural experience. It's called the world marketplace, but…read moremost of the items in there seemed to be from Mexico. Lots and lots of vendors. They only charge two dollars for admission into the venue. I think that's a great value. They have a huge selection of restaurants and vendors. Choices, choices, choices! The food is fantastic. That was very surprised at how busy the world marketplace was. Definitely try El Chunco if you go! Their food is so good!

The people there was nice but it didn't feel too welcoming but why should it? I looked around and…read morebought a hot wheels vintage splittin image white and gold loose diecast car and not only was there a little bit a hot wheels at 2 booths, there was a dedicated hot wheels collector selling hot wheels m2 machines green light etc. his m2 machines were kind of expensive at mostly 15$(can't remember exactly) but still got a nascar over there, their kaido house cars were beautiful so I will be coming back for those(idk if they had them in forgetful.)

Saturday, 6/21/2025: I hadn't been here since last Christmas. I was able to convince a good…read morefriend of mine to accompany today. I'm so glad to return! The grounds were just as beautiful as ever. It was nice to see the birds and dogs strolling about as unofficial, friendly ambassadors. We explored the huge antiques barn with our attached numbered clothes pins, which saved us from having to carry our purchases around. The staff is very astute and kindly takes your purchases to place in a bin with a corresponding number of the clothespin behind the counter. It makes the buying experience so convenient & unburdened. There is so much to see and the staff are so friendly and like to share stories. The owner Marlise is very friendly and engaging. Please read her heartwarming blog on the website to discover the journey it took to get where they are today. She's a great writer! It's a story full of sacrifices, determination, conquering, and perseverance. We then walked out to more vendors outdoors. Many of them were so warm & welcoming. We carried on great conversations with many of them. It was interesting to hear their backstories. All that shopping got us famished and we were in luck that Joselle's Filipino Cuisine food truck was there. We ordered pancit, Bistek, rice, and lumpia. It took a bit but the wait was worth it. So fresh & delicious. Please see my separate review on Joselle's here. There were great bargains to be had both indoors and outdoors. We both spent a pretty penny but it's worth it when you can procure unique gifts from some talented artisans. I always love supporting small businesses. Please take the time to visit the old Betty Crocker estate. I'm posting the schedule; they are opened once a month on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They also offer tours and various classes and offer services like massages.

I've always heard about this place and that it was only opened once a month. Finally, I had the…read morechance a day my schedule worked with theirs! A friend and I visited on a Friday, knowing there was going to be another storm system coming on Saturday and Sunday (good call!). Scattered clouds made it for a pleasant walk outside checking out some vendors and displayed decor, vintage, antique and modern pieces. There were a couple of drink and food trucks. I did get to try a iced London Fog drink, very delicious! The food truck served Filipino food which I did not get to try. But it smelled delicious. After walking around outside (and purchasing a courting chair within minutes of getting there!) we made our way inside the barn which was furnished with plenty of old and some modern items. The inside is very cramped. I saw a person trying to maneuver a wheelchair at the entrance... I don't think they would be able to enjoy looking through the entire place, a lot of tight corners. So please keep that in mind. I liked how the tables and chairs outside that you can sit at while enjoying a bite or taking a breather is for sale. They are all eclectic. I liked their system of retrieving a letter from a vendor and anything you wanted to purchase they took it and placed it in the section of your letter. You did not have to carry everything around. I would love to come back! This is not a paved ground, nor is the parking area. They only area that is cemented is inside the barn. There are a couple areas that you must watch your footing (they have signs) in the barn as well. Adjacent to the Brick N Barn is the Valley Center Historical Society Site of Historic Interest... the Clark House (1883) Betty Crocker House (1941). Although the home is occupied you can walk on the premises (using your inside voice). There are peacocks (including a white peacock!) turkey's and other birds.

Grab Bag Antiques has been here 30 years and at this point is only open a few hours a week…read more Currently Tues and Saturday for 4 hours each. Cash only. Rock bottom prices. Unless something is consignment it is 50%+ cheaper than marked. 2 small rooms. Postcards, glass, ceramics, Knick knacks... fun to look through. If it's open when you go by always worth a peek.

Grab Bag is just a fun place to walk through! Great prices and friendly staff. It's not a big…read moreplace, so it isn't overwhelming but it has a lot of really neat stuff, a "grab bag" if you will, of different things to go through from antique to vintage to homemade. I always find a little something for a birthday or to add to a birthday gift. It's great for teacher's gifts and stocking stuffers at the holidays too. It's my favorite antique shop in Esco and now has regular hours. It's worth a trip out to see what they have in their different booths. And even though it's neat and cute and stylish...it's never snooty or too kitschy. I really like it.

Parking is easy, it's clean, and there's a solid mix of stores. Can get crowded on weekends but…read moreduring the week it's smooth. Not a destination mall, just a reliable shopping center that gets the job done.

The shopping center is a local staple of Encinitas that was built by the county before the city…read moreincorporated in the 1986, and the proof is the the parking lot layout and the tight circulation. It can be hard to maneuver your car around and get into the somewhat tight spaces. However, don't let this complaint limit why you'd come here since there's variety of dining and shopping eats to suit everyone!

Didn't like paying for parking, but we got a discount coupon for free admission, so it evened out…read more A TON of jewelry and sterling silver. If you're looking for those items you've hit the jackpot. Other items present as well, of course, but they all seemed to be asking the same price (or higher) as any of the antique shops in the region. I.e., there didn't seem to be any significant deals here, even after negotiating a few times. Many of the vendors seemed bored and apathetic. Not a good atmosphere. Finally the head appraiser guy was the most bored, apathetic, and rude of all. I presented him with 1915 sketch by a French artist for appraisal. First thing this guy does is quickly glance at it then dismissively hand it off to another appraiser stating, "Strictly amateur hour". Now, it may well have not had a tremendous worth, but it could have had sentimental value or similar. Way to make people feel welcome and comfortable, arsehole! The other appraisers seemed glued to their smartphones/internet when appraising other people's items, I noticed. Hey appraisers, I can look up values on Ebay et al myself! If you're not an expert in the item-type being handed to you, be honest and SAY SO! Avoid these people, folks. It's not even worth your $5 per item... and they really don't want to be there.

This show used to be awesome, taking up three large pavilions, with something for everyone. Now…read moreit's down to one pavilion, and is mostly jewelry, mostly silver and semi-precious gems. Not much furniture and what there is can be found elsewhere for less. I've been very disappointed the last two times I've gone to this.