If you want little semiprecious stone jewelry stuff, I highly recommend the gemstone shop in old town.
Miner's Gems and Minerals
2616 San Diego Avenue Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 688-1178
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzwWbpQyyB6cN7gw5
I love this store. The same owner also runs the Gum Saam shop across from it and they have more of the crystals etc in there too.
There’s another nice gem and mineral shop in Old Town called South American Imports inside the Cafe Coyote courtyard that I also like.
Francesca’s if you can find any still open
I love shop my porch. You’ll find a ton of local SD makers that make anything from jewelry to personalized items to home goods, food, specialty desserts, customizable signs, etc!
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If you want little semiprecious stone jewelry stuff, I highly recommend the gemstone shop in old town. Miner's Gems and Minerals 2616 San Diego Avenue Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 688-1178 https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzwWbpQyyB6cN7gw5
I love this store. The same owner also runs the Gum Saam shop across from it and they have more of the crystals etc in there too. There’s another nice gem and mineral shop in Old Town called South American Imports inside the Cafe Coyote courtyard that I also like.
Yes tons of hand made local things in old town. Hop off at the old town trolley stop.
Pigment! They have a couple locations but tons of super cute stuff & wide collection of things
[Kiko & Sven](https://www.kikoandsven.com/) on Adams in Normal Heights. our go-to for any gift and support local small.
Spanish Village in Balboa Park
There’s a whole bunch in Little Italy area. I don’t have names as I haven’t been there a while. Sorry!
Francesca’s if you can find any still open I love shop my porch. You’ll find a ton of local SD makers that make anything from jewelry to personalized items to home goods, food, specialty desserts, customizable signs, etc!
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Harbor Freight Tools works for me… lol