An amazing candle shop, full of exquisite wares infinitely better than anything on the mass market,…read morejust like ALL the shops of Carmel! The amazing scents plow you, of course, as you walk in the door, and the shop owner does helpfully point out the little bowls of coffee beans scattered about to help relieve the scent saturations so you can appreciate each candle. Candles in one hand and coffee in the other, and you are armed for shopping! Like many shops, they also featured Halloween displays in late September and no doubt continue this trend for all holidays, so you'll never see the same store twice! All types of candles as well - votives, tapers, standard block candles for arrangements, and many types of holders. Scented, unscented, glittery, melty, round, hexagonal - if you can dream it up, they probably have it here.

I love their variety of candles: sizes, shapes and colors. I…read morefound one hard to find. Every time I visit Carmel, I stop by

My cousin and I were looking for a store that was selling Jellycats since we saw another woman with…read morea Jellycat bag. We found elizabethW, and they had such a cute selection! The prices for the Jellycats are actually good too! There are also other cute souvenirs to pick from, and the staff are friendly. I would highly recommend coming here!

Very well arranged collection of various items including paintings, souvenirs, hand made goodies…read more The shop has a welcoming feeling, this is my third time that I visited and each time I have had this same feeling. Next time you are in Carmel do give this place a try !

I cannot fully describe the extent of how much I wanted to open my own apothecary upon entering…read moreEarth Cura and meeting Bonnie, even though I have zero knowledge of anything apothecary related. Bonnie and everything she makes (!! On site!!) are so darn cool and magical. Her shop is tucked away in a little nook between downtown Carmel and a residential neighborhood, so it might be easy to miss. Absolutely walkable from anywhere you park, of course, and 100% worth the visit even if you don't buy anything! I wish I asked more about the teas and remedies she makes, but she has so many of them targeting any ailment a human could possibly have. I was more interested in her candles (my guilty hoarding pleasure) because I love crystals and their meanings. Her smaller ones in the gold vessels are $52 and larger ones in locally made pottery are at least $150 I believe. Everything she offers is on her website except her beautiful candles since they sell so fast! My friend had her eyes on a pink quartz candle, but I said we can come back right before it closes if she's still thinking about it then. Of course we went back, and she actually fell in love with a different candle! ...and I did too. I first saw one with dominos that looked cool, but when we came back I saw one with a lapis egg. Bonnie had just made it that afternoon and set them on the display. We both LOVE the joy and peace our candles bring us :) Truly straight out of a fairy tale, the tiny spell shop by the sea!

Such a really nice store with such great gifts. I will be back. We were recommended to come here,…read moreand with her natural products and items and gift..this is the place. I will be back real soon when I have more time to shop. Great place for holiday gifts that are unique and wonderful for the people that you care about and love.

Love, love, love! A must-visit if you're in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This is such a unique bookstore…read moreexperience- I'm pretty sure we wandered and explored for about an hour and could have stayed even longer. They have a wonderful selection of books, tarot cards, crystals, and of course, the secret garden... how does it get any better than that? The garden is incredibly peaceful and zen, and every step feels like discovering something new. Tucked in the back is a charming little shop with a cute selection of décor, wind chimes, candles, and more. Absolutely loved this bookstore. As a bookstore lover, this one is definitely at the top of my list

If you're in Carmel, you have to visit Pilgram Bookstore and Secret Garden. Run by a lovely…read morehusband-and-wife team, both spots feel like hidden gems. Pilgram Bookstore is cozy and has an amazing selection of books for being so tiny. It's easy to lose track of time here! Just a short walk away, Secret Garden is the perfect spot to relax. With its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful plants. Both places are full of charm and heart. Highly recommend them!

Staff members were so nice. They have GREAT selections. Place is very organized, clean and full…read morewith great finds. They're not cheap but soooo worth it!

I love this store! There's so much for every (good taste) :)…read moreYou can tell a lot of care and consideration goes into every item curated for the store; from local artists, to the wide world.

This gallery is right next to First Awakenings' patio. When we had brunch Wednesday I looked at…read morethe pottery and glass in the window but it's currently open Friday to Sunday from 10-4. We stopped by today after brunch and I wandered through the gallery admiring the ceramics, glass, soaps and other wares. Everything is locally made, much of it by Bay Area artisans. Lovely music played overhead, classical guitar by a local musician. I chatted w/ the gallery owner, Karen Reynolds, who told me a bit about where the work came from. One of the most impressive pieces was a stunning Chanukah menorah made of stainless steel and copper. She told me it took the artist 130 hours to create! He's making the next one of bronze, which will take less time because of the respective properties of the various metals. I didn't even ask how much it cost. This one is made to hold candles, the next one oil. Alan came in heard the overhead music and asked about it. We mentioned the loss of both the classical and jazz radio stations here and how we've been stuck w/ a garbage station in the car. Karen mentioned that KRML was Clint Eastwood's station. It pleased me that he bought and brought it back to life. Alan bought a CD, but I know KRML's place on the dial, so I knew we could find it. We did and unfortunately it's not what it was. We listened to the CD in the car and it will be a lovely addition to our music collection. We'll probably return tomorrow before we head home so I can look at some of the pieces that have been calling to me. The gallery has been open in this location for 10 months. As of April 1 it will be moving to Carmel-by-the-Sea where it will be located on San Carlos between Ocean and 7th. I'm sure it will be right at home in its new location and wish Karen well. I look forward to visiting the next time we're in the area.

From the owner: We specialize in fine homewares made by California artisans. Please visit our new location in…read moreCarmel. Our website is pioneermadeincalif.com or on facebook; Pioneer Made In California. If you see something of interest please contact us and we will gladly ship anywhere.

Cute little shop in the heart of Carmel by the Sea. Everything is Chrostmas themed. Lots of…read moreornaments, advent calenders, music boxes and various trinkets. I bought some ornaments for this year's tree :) Very welcoming place and festive place...

Five stars for this adorable Christmas shop in Carmel! Who wouldn't want to get a Christmas tree…read moreornament as their souvenir? Open year round, this is a must stop for anyone visiting the city. They have a huge selection of ornaments including nutcrackers, Christmas tree lights, stockings and decorations. I saw tons of things I wanted to buy; so many amazing choices!! I went and bought a framed Nutcracker ornament and I can't wait to display it on my tree this year! The only thing about this store is that the prices are a little bit on the high end but it is an enjoyable place to visit with really good customer service too!

This is always one of my favorite shops to stop in when I'm visiting Carmel! They have a great…read moreassortment of items for people who like to host, and themed and seasonal items. While the shop does specialize in crafting up the perfect gift box, they also sell just about all of their items individually, so you can easily shop for yourself. The owners are always very nice and friendly!

I was gifted my first box a couple years ago by a client of mine and fell in love. I have since…read moreused Big Little Boxes for client gifts. Linda is an absolute sweetheart and her gift boxes are top notch! Whether you're getting married, just bought a house, having a birthday.. gift yourself, or someone else, a Big Little Box!

I love this store so much! The gentlemen tending shop was very helpful and kind. Helped pick…read more delicious honey! Love the honey comb one!!! Will definitely be back!

Cute little shop in Carmel Plaza. We actually met the owner who started this company as a 5th grade…read morestudent & made a business out of it! They have free honey tasting: wild flower, avocado, orange blossom & black sage. They were all delicious! We ended buying a few bottles of honey. If you love honey, this is a must visit!

Celeste was truly a breath of fresh air. On my first visit she was warm and kind, but the second…read moretime I came in, we connected even more. She took the time to give me honest, gentle feedback on the headbands I tried -- what really suited me and what didn't -- and it felt like she genuinely wanted me to feel good, not just make a sale. And she was right: these headbands didn't hurt my head like the ones I tried in the past. I always return to places where I feel seen and cared for, and Celeste made the experience feel personal and special. I'm already eyeing the beautiful bags they carry to help elevate my everyday style.

Very personalized service, and beautiful bags, scarves, jewelry, art and scarves. Loved finding…read morethis sweet store with a great selection of Graf Lantz bags from Los Angeles, and so many other unique items.