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Look through this list for stores that offer discounts to SDBS members!  Stores with a discount listed will give that discount when a member presents her or his membership card. Please note: this list is provided for your convenience. It is updated 1-2 times/year. Many businesses make changes throughout the year. Please contact stores first to confirm hours and availability before visiting them in person.

The San Diego Bead Society is not responsible for any change of information since the distribution of this list on June 25th, 2022. We recommend that you call the phone number provided to verify location and hours.

If you have any questions, please call the individual store before you visit.

Thank you and happy beading!

BEAD CELLAR
9823 Mira Mesa Blvd.
Scripps Ranch, CA 92131
Phone: 858-831-9190
www.bead-cellar.com  •  [email protected]
Location: In Scripps Ranch across the street from Denny’s
Supplies: A full service bead store for beaders, run by beaders. Classes available from beginner to advanced, and be requested. Some free classes offered as well. Jewelry, tools, Swarovski crystals, Czech beads, findings, sterling silver, chains, charms and semi-precious stones available. Massive seed bead and Delica wall.
Hours: Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-4, closed Sundays and Mondays.
10% discount for SDBS members with the show of ID.
 
BEAD GALLERY
5519 Mission Rd.
Suite C
Bonsall, CA 92003
Phone: 760-732-5997
www.beadgallery.org •  [email protected]
Supplies: Great bead selection with a variety of classes.
Hours: Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5, closed Sundays and Mondays.
 
BEADS AND MAGIC WISHES by Donna M. Palmer
By Appointment Only
9039 Caminito Vera
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: 858-578-2273
[email protected]
Supplies: HUGE Inventory clearance sale, all at cost or lower. Due to declining health problems, Donna has decided to liquidate her entire stock of beads. Please call AFTER 10am to make an appointment to shop.
Hours: By Appointment Only
BEADS, CRYSTALS & MORE
350 E. Broadway
Vista, CA 92084
Phone: 760-536-3663
http://beadscrystalsandmore.com/
YouTube video overview of the store
Supplies: Crystals, stone, vintage glass, charms, findings & more. Classes, parties & repairs.  We’re one of San Diego’s oldest bead stores filled with treasure.  Our inventory reflects our longtime love affair with beads, as well as our taste for the unique, exotic and most of all, our penchant for high grading everything from plastic to Tahitian pearls and gems as if it was to be a gift for our own wife, mom, or dad.
Hours: Tues-Thus 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7, Sun 11-5
10% discount for SDBS members with the show of ID, 20% to those with a business license.
 
BEADS AND MORE
4150 Mission Blvd., #111
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 858-483-4190
www.sandiegobeads.com
Location: In Pacific Beach at The Promenade Center.
Supplies: Imported beads, gold filled, sterling silver, natural stone & more. Stringing supplies, findings, and instructional books. Free basic beading classes available.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6, summer hours close at 7:00 P.M.
10% discount for SDBS members with the show of ID
 
BEADS OF LA JOLLA
412 . Cedros Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-459-6134
Supplies: Boutique store for beads, repairs, and custom designs.
Hours: Tues, Thurs, and Sat 10-5, other times available by appointment.
 
CHIC BEADS
By Appointment Only
1415 N. Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 760-435-1040
www.chicbeads.com
Hours: Tues-Fri 11-5:30, Sat 10-4, closed Sunday & Monday. By appointment only.
 
DANCING BEAR INDIAN TRADER
1313 Simpson Way, Suite A
Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-435-2323
www.dancingbearindiantrader.com
Supplies: Czech hanks of seed beads, charlottes, true cuts, etc. Japanese seed beads. Beautiful fabric. Specializing in Native American craft supplies.
Hours: Mon – Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
 
GEM AND BEAD MALL, INC.
7340 Miramar Rd #201
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: 858-277-1361
www.gemandbeadmall.net
Location: Right beside The Pyramid, above Metro Flooring.
Supplies: Importer & wholesaler of semi-precious beads, seed beads, and precious gems.
Hours: Mon-Tue 10-6, Closed Wed, Thurs-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4
10% discount for SDBS members with the show of ID
 
INDIAN STORE, THE
1950 Hacienda Drive
Vista, CA 92084
Phone: 760-639-5309
www.theindianstore.org
Location: West on 78 freeway towards Oceanside, take the Emerald exit, turn left and go over the freeway. At the light on Hacienda, turn right. In the 2nd shopping center next to California Dreams.
Supplies: Austrian crystals, Czech, seed beads, charlottes, cuts, sterling silver, gold, precious and semi-precious, metal findings, and much more. Retail and wholesale.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6
10% discount for SDBS members with the show of ID
 
LOST CITIES BEADS
2802 Juan Street, #14
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: 619-692-1114
www.lostcitiesbeads.com
Location: In Old Town San Diego
Supplies: Value priced exotic gemstone beads & pearls, old Tibetan turquoise, coral and amber. Antiques silver crosses, amulets, chains and bracelets. Clasps & spacers from sterling silver, vermeil and 22 kt gold. Expert pearl and bead restringing.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
 
MOUNTAIN BEADWORKS
2000 Main St. #108
Julian, CA 92036
Phone: 760-765-3100
www.julianbeads.com •  [email protected]
Hours: Fri 10-4; Sat 11-5; Sun 11-4.  Please contact the store for seasonal hours.
 
OCEAN SKY BEADS
630-A Grand Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760-730-9400
www.oceanskybeads.com

Location: North San Diego county.
Supplies: Specializing in wire wrapping, basic beading, chain maille, leather and knotting.
Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6.  Closed Sunday and Monday.
 
OSKADUSA BEADS
731 S. Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: 858-755-2323
www.oskadusa.com
Location: In the Mercado Del Sol north of Via de la Valle exit, next to Double Take Consignment Boutique and Bankok Bay Restaurant (lots of free parking).
Supplies: Exotic and unusual beads. Hand selected new and vintage glass, crystals, silver, findings, books, Japanese seed beads, and delicas.
Hours: Tues-Sun 12-6. Closed Monday. Call for class schedule and to be put on the email list.
10% discount for SDBS members with the show of ID
 
PACIFIC BEADS (formerly South Sun)
7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
858-277-1762
www.pacificbeads.com
Location: Formerly South Sun
Supplies: Although we are a relatively new store, our staff has many years of experience in the jewelry and beading industry. The response to our new store has been overwhelming! San Diego’s beaders have instantly fallen in love with our giant selection of gemstone beads, silver pendants, and unique findings.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Fri 10-5pm. Closed Sundays.
 
SAN DIEGO POLYMER CLAY GUILD
(NOT A PHYSICAL STORE)
For more information, contact below.
 www.sdpcg.com  •  [email protected]
 
STORE ON THE CORNER, THE
(NOT A PHYSICAL STORE)
www.christenbrown.com[email protected] 
Christen Brown’s Fiber Arts Treasure Trove. Website with hard-to-find items such as French wire ribbon, hand dyed silk bias ribbon, glass buttons, silk embroidery ribbons, charms and more. Shop through Christen’s online catalog or visit her eBay and Etsy sites. Classes and patterns available.