Southern California Bead Store Association brochure
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. |
