The Quill stocks the cadillac of pencils...Blackwing! My artistic, journaling, genius of a teenager…read moreliterally adores this writing instrument & has dubbed the business "the premier elite standard"! Of course, everytime we go in to restock the pencil supply about 10 other magical treats seem to appear in the basket! Always something in stock you just can't resiste bringing home, or the "perfect thing" to gift to a bestie! The quality of the items is exceptional and most are priced accordingly, but there's deals to be had as well. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fun!

A cutesy stationary store offering cards, gift supplies, calendars, journals, writing utensils, and…read morethe like. The place smelled pleasant, and had an upstairs level offering children's books, Jellycats, and other trinkets.

Absolutely beautiful spot next to one of my favorite local cafes. Excellent setup. Small businesses…read moreare some of the best to love around here. Beautiful products as gifts, such as necklaces, books, hats, cultural crafts, handmade gifts, unique jewelry, locks, bags, pouches, art, souvenirs, etc. Great value. Good service next door. Views are spectacular inside and outside. Small narrow space, but perfect for a unique gift shop. Decent value. Shop ends at the stairwell in back. Highly decorated at every shelf and angle. I really liked all the colorful items and designs I see. There's definitely variety here, especially if you want to buy a specific gift for someone. Next door is also an art gallery boutique. Beautiful place with beautiful vibes. Must love. I like browsing around the store whenever I'm waiting for my coffee and pastries or breakfast sandwich next door. Friendly and welcoming environment with lots of great things to see. I will definitely revisit in future.

Stopped in for the first time today and had the pleasure of meeting Maya! Such a lovely place, so…read moremany eye-catching products it was hard to choose just one. Ended with getting a pair of moon stone earrings and plan on going back soon. Definitely recommend for friends and family who want q

After lunch we walked along lighthouse Ave and found this gift shop. They had all sorts of cute…read morethings for your yard and home. It's a bit pricey but they had so many cool things. Lots of monarch butterfly decor, since pacific grove is known for the monarch butterflies. I found some really wonderful smelling soaps. I decided to get the peach bar soap to take home. Service was good here.

Whenever I'm in Pacific Grove, Variety is one of those shops I can't resist checking out. Back when…read moreI lived in Monterey, I'd pop in pretty regularly just to see what new things they had on display. The shop has a great mix of items--seasonal décor, gifts, and fun little treasures--though the real charm is that it pulls together products from multiple local vendors, so there's always something different to discover. The store is organized in a way that makes browsing easy: toys, clothing, and accessories tend to be toward the back, while the front features home décor, soaps, and unique trinkets. The owner is always warm and welcoming, happy to chat or answer questions, and it's clear how much she cares about supporting the Pacific Grove community. Over time, I've picked up thoughtful gifts for my family--soaps and home decorations for my grandmother, beanie babies and old-school VHS tapes for my siblings, and even hats and wall art for my mom and aunt. Prices on items are understandable especially knowing that the prices vary depending on what vendor owns that item. It's the kind of place where you never know what gem you'll walk out with. I'll definitely make it a stop every time I'm back in town!

This is the coolest little shop ever!! If you love everything in color this is the place for you! I…read morebought a purse from here a few years ago and it is handmade. I get compliments on it every time I wear it. My absolute favorite! The ladies working are really sweet too. I spent $40 on the purse and it's amazing quality.

Every time I visit Monterey, I must stop at Pacific Grove to check out this store. It's absolutely…read moreadorable! The fabrics are original and the finest quality. The clothes they design are one-of-a-kind! The products they sell are unique and whimsical. I can't leave without purchasing something. They also carry children's books, puzzles, toys, arts & crafts. They've got very colorful collectibles, Frida Kahlo-inspired tchotchkes, etc. etc. etc. Just go! It's fun!

Who doesn't love a sea otter? Fans of sea otters will love this shop! The store name pretty much…read moresums up what kind of products are for sale. Lots and lots of T-shirts, and other apparel displaying an otter theme. There are also knick-knacks, jewelry, key chains, wall decor, and stuffed animals. But not everything is devoted to sea otters. There is still plenty of other collectables, gifts and souvenirs to be found. I bought a quilted, long sleeve, raglan crew top that was comfortable and warm to wear, with "Monterey" embroidered on the front for $30.00. While Monterey Bay Aquarium has several gift shops within it's facility, the prices are just too high for me to splurge on. No matter how beautiful and high quality the products may be! So walk along the shops on Cannery Row and check out this store! More reasonable prices can be found here along with the fun in just shopping!

Great selection of shirts and items for everyone. It wasn't overly pricey either which was nice.read more

People in there with lots and lots of items to enjoy. The people who take care of you are also…read morelovely and very well knowledge as far as their stones and all their items for sale.

We were browsing stores on Lighthouse Avenue and were attracted by the wind chimes displayed…read moreoutside Artisana Gallery, so we went inside. With the help of a friendly staff person, we found just what were seeking, a reasonably priced set of wind chimes in the right pitch range. There is a large selection of great sounding wind chimes. We got the Corinthian Bells 30" (color Plum), which have a delightful tone.

My daughter loves crystals and anything related to reiki, healing, spiritualism, and yoga. So…read moreanytime we cross paths with a store of such ilk, she is immediately drawn in. And in fact, while doing the touristy thing in Monterey, Dec 2022, I believe we hit 3 such stores in the downtown area of historic Monterey on one particular day. But there was only one that touched our hearts. First of all, a crystal shop does not normally appeal to children, and there is the added concern over the many fine things that could be accidentally broken. I appreciate how difficult it must be to order special inventory for a gift store such as this; it takes special knowledge and understanding. But the true test of success of any business is the person who greets and interacts with their curious customers. In this case, that would be the lovely Leslie, the owner of Luminata Books. Leslie later confessed to being quite shy, but I witnessed a complete metamorphosis as she drew out her own inner child in the presence of my two grandchildren. Delightful! There was a wealth of beautiful things, from crystals to knickknacks, inspirational books, jewelry, bells, singing bowls, and beautifully made puppets. Oh, there was so much more, but it was actually the stuffed animals/puppets that broke the ice. Next thing I knew, I overheard Leslie having the most delightful time in playful conversation via the puppets, with my grandkids. And then, she introduced them to the crystal singing bowls. One by one, she brought each of the colored bowls down from their display shelf, explained exactly how to hold the mallets, and showed them how to drag them along the outer edge to make them sing. The resonation was exquisite, the children were transformed. They were delighted to make such beautiful sounds so easily, and understood how precious the bowls were. She spent a substantial amount of time with them, while thankfully her very capable staff attended to her other customers. And meanwhile, I was able to secretly purchase a sweet, small, hand-held music box, a Christmas gift for my 9 year old granddaughter. The store is full of wonderful items, but it was Leslie who made this experience stand apart from the others. It was tough having to leave. Thank you, Leslie, for making our day so special.

They're just not here during business hours. It says they'll be back but not. They've lost 3…read morecustomers in the time I've sat here in the parking lot. Don't know what's happened to them. I drove in from out of town just to come here.

The people running this place are extremely rude, frustrated by everyone and not welcoming. Their…read moremerch is junk and overpriced. Don't shop here.

Much better prices than the Main Street! $1 water and cute hair clips for $1. Lots of options for…read moresouvenirs, we well as some cute stuffed animals and artwork.

Hello , I was in Monterey yesterday with my family bought a really nice reversible jacket along…read morewith some plushies for my nephew, didn't realized until we had already left but our baby's backpack was left behind under the jacket rack in front of the register , tried calling but doesn't seem to be going through , if you could pls reach out id like to arrange something in which we could retrieve the bag left behind thank you . Enjoying the jacket , thank you

We always stop by when we are in the area it's the cutest gift shop with the nicest employees…read more Prices are really good! It's worth going in and looking around!

1- The owner is such a great person- very involved the community and donated to support a local…read morelow-income elementary school. 2- The shop is very aesthetic and pleasing to the eyes. They have a variety of things that can interest people of all age ranges. 3- The clothes are so cute and their Knick-knacks are the same. 10/10.

Really cute shop! I went on a Saturday and it was open until 8pm. I love their selection of…read moreclothes. Bought a cozy brown sweater and the owner told me how to wash it and also she told me I could wear it 2 different ways. She was friendly. Her daughter took over the buying during COVID and revamped the store. It used to be called Casual Island a few years ago but it's owned by the same family, just different generation now. I love their quirky card selection and stickers. Such a fun eclectic place to shop and I wish it was closer to home. Probably spent a good hour in here and could have spent more time!