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South American Imports
2461 San Diego Ave #104, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
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South American Imports
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Ce
Review №1

They have a wide selection of crystals and gems for great prices!! Customer service was awesome as well!! Workers there also very knowledgeable. I definitely plan on coming back often :)

Da
Review №2

This is a great place to find gemstones and other unique gifts you wont find in traditional souvenir shops. The prices are better than other nearby rock shops. The staff is very knowledgeable.

St
Review №3

DONT SHOP ANYWHERE ELSE! What an amazing store with the most incredible crystals at really affordable prices. I just returned home with 2 carry on bags filled with fabulous crystals. Chris is wonderful, so helpful, attentive, personable and he really does care about customers and service delivery. He took my shopping experience to the next level by helping me with a spectacular quartz piece. Melinda is lovely too. We went to a few other crystal stores in San Diego and none of them had the selection or the reasonable prices that these folks have. Be sure to go into the small room behind the cash desk if you are looking for something special. I thought it was the office but thats where I found my sensational quartz piece. Huge thanks to Chris and the team! This is a must see store on your San Diego shopping list so dont shop anywhere else!

Ar
Review №4

I had such a magic and mystical time in this store. The young gentleman at the front counter clearly had a magnificent amount of knowledge about the stones. His delightful humor accompanied with his female associates positive and upbeat personality truly tied a beautiful bow on my entire experience. The amount of quality stones I got for the price allowed me to truly feel Over the Moon!!

se
Review №5

I was walking down old town and saw a little sign for this shop, followed in and WOW! absolutely fell In love and was helped out by the two wonderful owners. Such beautiful energy inside this gem, highly recommended.

Ma
Review №6

Very cute jewelry! But they are very badly made - both of my pins fell off my jacket despite being well secured (one is now lost forever), & two of my rings snapped within a week of purchasing! The jewelry here is quite pricey - I dont recommend buying unless they come with some sort of warranty.

Si
Review №7

Everything is just perfect! this place is like an absolute joy when you first enter the vibe is right and WOW IM NEVER SHOPPING ANYWHERE ELSE!!!

Ki
Review №8

Cool place. Friendly staff. Good selection and decent prices. I would recommend to check it out.

Ca
Review №9

The stones are outstanding and all but what caught my attention was the welcoming energy that came as soon as I stepped into this paradise. This place holds little miracles if you allow them :)

sa
Review №10

Love this crystal shop! 🤍 i go here mostly all the time, the prices are PERFECT!

Bl
Review №11

Always awesome experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection. Awesome vibe. I often come here for myself or to buy gifts for others. Its nice to come to Old Town too. Parking and walking is nice. There are 15 minute parking spaces nearby.

Ta
Review №12

They have a very wide selection of rough and polished stones, trinkets, and handmade jewelry and crafts, all at surprisingly low prices. Its a little hard to find, as it is tucked away in the back of the small plaza, but I would say it is well worth the trip. They even offer free little cards detailing all of the stone types with your purchase. This will be my first choice if Im ever in the market to buy polished stones again.

Em
Review №13

They charged me $6,400 for a $64 poncho in September. I have disputed the charge with AMEX and have yet to see a resolutionASK FOR A RECEIPT AND DOUBLE CHECK THE AMOUNT YOU ARE CHARGED!!!!!!!!!!!

Ad
Review №14

Amazing variety one of my go to shops and i live all the way in Palomar Chula Vista it’s worth the trolley ride. Amazing environment friendly and knowledgeable staff i love and today educated my friend about crystals and she was happy with her pick today thank you so much 😊 spent 231$ today totally worth it

Br
Review №15

This shop is a hidden gem in Old Town San Diego. Dave, the manager/owner was so wonderful and answered any questions I had. The whole shop is a vibe. They have a wide variety of crystals and at such reasonable prices. I will definitely be back :)

ku
Review №16

Great selection. You have to discover it like most rare stones out in the wild lol

OZ
Review №17

Nice boat ride, just get there early enough to stand in line so you can sit outside on the boat verses inside .

Ma
Review №18

Great prices and a huge variety of stones and gems. Many of the displays tell you the properties of the stones so you can pick something to bring the right energy into your life. The huge decorative amethyst mesmerized me and I now have a life goal to own one. Check this place out!

Ka
Review №19

I stop here every time I’m anywhere near Old Town, and then I plan visits as well. Any excuse to go in here. Wonderful collection, staff are warm and knowledgeable, very fair pricing. I always leave with way more than I came in for.

Ta
Review №20

Great little store with many treasures. Easy to navigate and friendly staff. Always our go-to for local shopping!

si
Review №21

Great variety, prices, and staff.

Da
Review №22

Highly recommend this place for great deals on gems and minerals. Wide variety of stones and prices.

Sa
Review №23

One of my favorite places in San Diego. I come here to destress as the energy is so pure and restoring. Everyone who works there is a gem ;pBest selection of crystals and other lovely things. Its not huge but I can spend hours here and time goes by so fast.

Kr
Review №24

Absolutely amazing!!! Im from Florida and have traveled from Arizona through Utah to LA this trip checking out many crystal and metaphysical stores along the way, this store has the best quality, variety and prices than dang near all of em. They also have wholesale so you can get a big bag of individual types of stones!!!! So worth it Im driving back down (2 hrs) to spend more time in the shoppe and get more for family and friends on the east coast who want some!!! The guys at the counter were super friendly and knowledgeable as well!

ar
Review №25

Great crystal shop. Prices are are great.

na
Review №26

Crystal amazing, customer service 😑 the lady automatically assumed i cant afford opals

Jo
Review №27

Actually took my son. Hes all into that gem and healing. And im glad he is. He wants to drop $200.00 on a crystal. Im good with that. Ok as for the shop considering was my first time going. They will have what youre looking for. Courtesy staff. Just a real chill vibe. Check it out.

er
Review №28

The coolest store ever !! It has such a good vibe and the employees are so nice omg :) I drove 2 hours just to come here and it was so worth it I will be coming back the prices were very affordable with most crystals being from 1-4 dollars each everything was very reasonably priced! Definitely come here if you have the opportunity

ja
Review №29

Pretty decent price, at least for San Diego and incredible selection. I often think, I should call before I go to make sure they have it, but then I dont and they have never failed me.

So
Review №30

It was amazing for in here. Very positive energy!

Co
Review №31

Really awesome shop. I will definitely be back the next time I am in San Diego.

Al
Review №32

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Always has AMAZING energy every time I swing by, and they ALWAYS have EXACTLY what I need! Also, the lady who runs the shop is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and VERY kind🙏🏼 Words cannot capture how beautiful this store is! Just stop by and the energy you pick up on will show you why✌🏼😇

Ka
Review №33

Great service, amazing selection, and incredible prices!

Ca
Review №34

The best place to find wonderful energy!!! The energy is surreal and has beautiful things. Chris is an amazing person and very helpful.I felt at home :) thank you again!

Li
Review №35

Love this place!

Jo
Review №36

Beautiful place with tons of gemstones. Probably the best prices and selection in Old Town area. Very helpful and informative when its not super busy. Learned quite a few things from the amazing staff!

Jo
Review №37

Best in crystals and good vibes

Ed
Review №38

I love walking thru the rocks and stones...great store. Always clean.

D
Review №39

The energy is beautiful when you walk into this eclectic and accessable import shop in the heart of San Diego. Ive been buying energy tools here for years and love the staff. Walk in with your family and you will leave with something special 🙏🌿💜

Ch
Review №40

Picked up a few beauties from here. I was impressed with the verity of unique crystals and stones. Ive been to other crystal shops but usually everything was so generic. Not this store, they had so many options and rare finds. The prices were very affordable and great customer service. They helped me find exactly what i was looking for. So worth the drive coming from North County.

Br
Review №41

Crystal lovers go here! They have a huge variety of crystals, youll find what you need and more! Great prices so you can go crazy buying all the crystals you desire. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their products, they were able to provide great detail about the different crystals and energies they provide! My new favorite shop in Old Town!

Th
Review №42

The staff is fantastic, there are many options, and for every budget! They also share information, its a great spot.

Ca
Review №43

Great shop for all your crystal needs. Good location with lots of tourist and local customers. Knowledgeable and very interested in educating you about the minerals they carry. Good prices and selection.

Le
Review №44

This is the BEST crystal shop ever! The owner, Dave, is an amazing soul and his crystals are high vibration and gorgeous...excellent prices too. His crystals have changed my life in very magical ways. Very powerful! I love this place...can you tell?. ;-)

Pl
Review №45

The crystals here are of the highest quality for incredibly reasonable prices. Guilt free treasure hunting. The employees are knowledgeable and honest. The energy here is clean and full of light. This is a must to check out.

it
Review №46

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!I had a very bad experience at another gem shop- the one in the tourist-y part of Old Town and will not be named- and luckily I found this place instead!The prices are cheap, but everything is high quality. Store is located near a very crowded restaurant, but the inside is surprisingly peaceful and soothing. I spent at least an hour looking at the gems. In the end, for less than I expected, I was able to acquire a pendulum and a few raw crystals. Good selection of jewelry and shaped crystals.

Ja
Review №47

Everyone there is knowledgeable and so friendly and helpful. One if my favorite places.

Na
Review №48

Everyone who works at this store is friendly, knowledgeable and kind. The prices are the best around San Diego!

Cl
Review №49

I thought the qualities of the crystals and stones were great. The customer service of the owners son, was terrible. Whilst shopping for crystals, I inquired the clerk about seeing the options they had for opal necklaces. He immediately said that they were too expensive. I asked him how much they retailed and he said the cost was around $150. I was shocked that this associate was quick to assume I could not afford to purchase this jewelry. I asked for a full refund. It’s unbelievable to know they would treat their customers who are purchasing a whole bunch of crystals this way. Great qualities of the stones, but customer service is biased and terrible.

Wi
Review №50

Great place to grab a few gifts or souvenirs.

Ke
Review №51

In town for a visit, checked out a few metaphysical stores... This is by far the best. Prices, info and customer service were fantastic. Ill be stopping by whenever Im in San Diego!

Je
Review №52

Great little shop in old town. The prices were surprisingly reasonable and the selection was good. A fun visit!

Cr
Review №53

Incredible collection! I truly felt like a kid in a candy shop. I appreciated the staff having such a wonderful knowledge base of each Crystal. Thankfully I live on the other side of the country or I might go broke visiting this intriguing shop 🙂

Br
Review №54

Dave and staff have created a special crystal place right here in San Diego. The crystal selection is huge, the prices are low, and the customer service is top notch. I get almost all my crystals from this store (except specialty items) and have never been disappointed.

Na
Review №55

I go here to buy my crystals. They have a great assortment with great prices. The owner and his employees are so nice and welcoming. I love it here.

Ro
Review №56

The staff here is super nice and friendly. Theyve got a great assortment and the prices are average compared to what Ive seen.

Ri
Review №57

Great place to shop for your stones!!!!

Le
Review №58

Been shopping here four years! David the owner is really a great guy.

Ti
Review №59

Lovely place and the owners are very helpful. I will definitely go back.

Se
Review №60

All I can say about this place is WOW! i’m so happy to have found this hidden gem(no pun intended)! i’ve been to countless crystal shops across the country, and this place is definitely number one by far! i’ve been collecting for years, and felt like I really hit the jackpot in this store. The variety is amazing for both raw and tumbled stones, and the prices cannot be beat!! And not only is the variety fantastic, but even the selection for each stone as far as shape, size, tumbled, raw, clusters is very large. The owner is also really cool, and showed me more of a specific stone he had in the back that I had been looking for for as long as ai can remember. I really can’t say enough good things about this place. Whenever I return to San Diego, i’m definitely going to make sure to return to this place! Thank you South American Imports!!

Jo
Review №61

Great store, went when two nice ladies were there and they helped me find everything I need at a great price! Be sure to budget your time wisely, I spent way more time than I thought here!

Gr
Review №62

Have been going here for years. Sally & Dave are wonderful people, with the best crystal store in San Diego. Because they import there own stones, there prices are unmatched in this town. An overall great energetic experience. Our loveGreg & DeDe Main & Family

st
Review №63

Found this place through a Google search when visiting San Diego and was absolutely thrilled with the selection and service we found there! Tucked away in charming Old Town, its now on my list of musts for a trip to San Diego. Pricing and quality are hard to beat. Staff is very courteous and helpful.

Sh
Review №64

I made a big mistake! I reviewed this location... but i was actually at a different store altogether! I found this store after and it was actually beautiful! Great items and service!

Ch
Review №65

Great selection of crystals and semi-precious stones. I brought a visiting relative here who is a crystal enthusiast and we spent about an hour browsing through their rock collection.

Ke
Review №66

If you havent been you should go.

Ja
Review №67

If you like crystals and gems, plus other good stuff, youll love it here!

Ha
Review №68

Love that place

An
Review №69

Beautiful, reasonably priced crystals and gemstones from Brazil and other South American countries.Hard to find, go through the dining area of the restaurant.

Ry
Review №70

Very helpful and gave me a great for my wifes birthday!

Lo
Review №71

Amazing store! Great prices! Friendly owner! Will go back!

Ro
Review №72

I really love this gem of a place. Huge selection of crystals and gemstones, friendly, knowledgeable staff, a tourist spot without tourist prices.

Lo
Review №73

A place that deserves 5 stars and all agree. I found this place on google maps really.

Cy
Review №74

An unbelievable selection of fine stones at great prices. As a Reikipractioner, I found a wonderful assortment of pendants, pendulums & healing stones.

Ga
Review №75

Huge selection of Semi- precious stones of all shapes and sizes for decor or craft/ jewelry making purposes. they also had other items (sage, palo santo incense, sandalwood) crystal pyramids, pendulums. Anything you may need for a chakra, or reiki healing session using stones and crystals... was very impressed with their Geodes. I purchased a beautiful lava stone bracelet with 7 chakra stones at an amazing price!trying desperately to find a store like this on the east coast.

Ta
Review №76

The crystals have such positive energies that you can feel it when you walk in the door. This place really does ROCK!! haha

Ki
Review №77

Absolutely satisfied!

Au
Review №78

Nice employees and great prices :)

Ha
Review №79

Amazing store, great selection and prices. Its a shame I dont live in this state, Id blow so much money here. I got a selenite palmstone, two pieces of peridot, bismuth, opalite, and rose quartz for less than $11.

mi
Review №80

The guy overcharged me. The items were on clearance and I realized I got overcharged. I was not happy.

lu
Review №81

Nice place to shop. Spiritually lifting.

Ma
Review №82

Fabulous selection, wonderful owner-- Just all around a great experience!!! Thank you!

Lu
Review №83

Very friendly, knowledgeable and great selection!

Da
Review №84

I really love this place. I try to go once a month.

ky
Review №85

Best prices and biggest selection in San Diego!

Zu
Review №86

Good selection and prices!

Jo
Review №87

Great selection of gem stones

J
Review №88

Interesting shop for South American goods.

Er
Review №89

The prices are fantastic and the selection is awesome...

Mi
Review №90

Great selection, helpful staff

mi
Review №91

Amazing prices, endless variety, my go to spot!

Ji
Review №92

We were looking for pottery however they didnt have any

de
Review №93

Dont go here......

Tr
Review №94

Cant beat the prices.

Ch
Review №95

Very cool

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:2461 San Diego Ave #104, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
  • Site:http://saimport.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-299-3877
Categories
  • Metaphysical supply store
  • Rock shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:11AM–8PM
  • Friday:11AM–8PM
  • Saturday:11AM–8PM
  • Sunday:11AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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