OC Beads,

34181 California 1, Dana Point, CA 92629

"A lovely small business. It's incredibly well organized and has a variety of fun beads. Please give it a visit!"

"This place is the reason why my jewelry making skills have skyrocketed. I can spend all day in here, I'm so sorry if I only buy a few things but I just can't help but stare and touch all of those BEAUTIFUL stones!! I've learned so much about different semi precious gems through this store, as the woman who owns it has an insane collection of strands of things you've never even seen before! And i can't help but notice she has different strands of things, even the same beads, every time I visit. Speaking of this woman, who I'm assuming is the owner, she is a pleasant, beautiful woman who knows her craft VERY well. I love it here. I wish I could go here every single day. As soon as I hit the lottery or something, this is my first stop!!! I love you OC Beads! I do splurge sometimes so here are some of the gorgeous stones I've bought from here. There's laramar, Morganite, blue Moonstone (expensive but worth every penny), pink opals, LOTS of rhodonite (my favorite) and various pendants. I really really love this store very much!"

"Visited this bead store when I was in the area and was continuing my month-long search for a bead store which offered what I was looking for; a variety of 11/0 round seed beads in generous quantities. While they did sell Czech seed beads by the hank in the back, it was not what I was looking for. Needless to say, this store did not have what I originally sought, but what they did have was a plethora of beads, gems, crystals, and everything in between when it came to unique and eye-catching jewelry. The store is small, but don't be fooled, it is densely packed to the point where you got to skirt your way around some display tables to get around the store. So many options that would make a beader searching for something different and unique very happy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 stars!"

"The owner is excellent and they've got a good selection of beads and bead supplies. I appreciate how organized it all I'd too. There is an employee or two that are slightly less friendly and not exactly eager to help, but the owner is great. She's happy to give all sorts of suggestions and knows her stuff. They're a bit on the pricey side but they are a local shop (and it's good to support local) and when it comes to beading it's so much better to touch, feel, and see the beads/supplies before purchasing."

"It's a cute shop. Very small inside. It seems to have a very typical selection of beads. I didn't see anything truely unique. Service was nice and helpful."