The Third Eye

A wonderful bead shop with great personal and friendly service. Pretty great selection of supplies. We bought a wide variety of beads and some fully created jewelry that we are very happy with. We really appreciated the happy friendly person, Katherine who helped us and will definitely be going back.

My sister and I found this shop via Unilocal.We both really enjoyed the causal laid back eclectic vibe of this shop. They had a nice selection of gemstones and crystals. Our experience was very pleasant, looking forward to my next trip south to visit again.:-)

I sent an out of town visitor here and they were incredibly rude to her. They acted annoyed and put out when she asked a simple question about a stone. I am embarrassed that she was treated in such a manner. I will not be sending any other guests here.

I have always loved this place but wish they would mix it up over the years to keep things interesting. I feel like I own everything from the shop that I could want, and there isn’t too much variety these days, missing the old days of this shop.
Also… I have been coming into the store for about 8 years and the manager is always sitting, chatting on the phone and doesn’t even acknowledge me (or recognize me for that matter). When I was a teenager she looked at me like I was guilty of something, and now she just ignores me unless I flag her down (in which case she huffs and puffs as she hangs up the phone). It’s a bummer they can’t get a more youthful, friendly, charismatic girl to boost sales and liven up that stiff Nag champa wreaking den.
Still, I will continue to get my beads and jewelry here; there just something about the place, maybe it’s just nostalgia, but whatever. it’s still a san clemente gem.

Omg i have a crazy obsession with this place. Im so glad i found them on Facebook because i have been coming once to twice a week now. I love all their beads and they helped me right away. I love their stamp card it is like you hit the jack pot when its filled up. I love making bracelets and meditation beads and they have helped me love my new hobby!

just found this wonderful bead and gift shop and was really impressed with the selection of original gifts and handmade items. although I only needed a couple of small items, they were very helpful and took the time with me. Will be back!

Great prices, excellent staff. I especially like the great selection of high end pieces. I highly recommend this place.

After reading the reviews I was hesitant to go in and ask for help fixing my favorite bracelet. I went in anyway and found the service very helpful. Not sure about the prices but I got what I needed!

Woman behind counter seemed put out she had to get off phone to wait on me. I was only customer in store. Don’t spend your money there !!

I love The Third Eye!!! They taught me everything I need to know about basic beading & wire wrapping. They sell a huge variety of beads piece-​by-​piece so I don’t have to blow all my money on strands if I only need a couple stones for earrings. However there are also many semi-​precious gemstone strands & a ton of crystals to choose from! They have glass, base-​metal, & plastic, too! There are a ton of sterling findings & chains to choose from! If you need help accomplishing a certain look or design, the employees are more than happy to assist! They’ll gift wrap even the smallest purchase for FREE!!! They offer classes, are kid/​stroller friendly, they do repairs, & give design help! Also, they have the best prices in comparison to other bead stores in southern Orange County! What more could you ask for?!? 10 stars for The 3^rd Eye! I love you guys!

The Third Eye is an amazing bead store! They also specialize in gifts and fine Jewelry. There prices are actually quit reasonable. If beading and jewelry making is a hobby for you, then the Third eye is where you should be!
They have fun classes that teach you so much! It is such a community shop, i love it!
Not only do i go there for myself, but i always find the cutest gifts and cards for birthdays, holidays and such.
This place is a fun, quaint, colorful store that I would recommend anyone to go to!

they have beads.
and some hippie stuff.
as a bead connoisseur i should tell you that
The Third Eye is the most «so so» a bead shop can be.
over priced seeds, very few glass strands.
glass strands are my favorite and this may be the 1^st and 40^th impression that leaves me a bit filled with grudge.
very little findings, about 6 self serve counters of trays. pretty over priced.
i never leave without spending over $ 30
$ 30 on a tiny bag of single glass.
we are to assume overhead is huge.
in this case Third Eye, pack in the product to make it worth the stop.
and boy, do they have a chip on a shoulder.
One person working, most of the 40 times ive stepped in the place.
no life, or happy beachy tone for such a hip spot on a cool stretch.
the owner and the employees are hesitant to ask beyond «can i help you find anything?»