By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | July 26, 2022 | Lifestyle, Style & Beauty, Culture, Shopping, Local,
From manifesting love with rose quartz, to converting lower vibrations to higher frequencies through amethysts, crystals have powerful metaphysical properties.
To ensure that you also attract the right energies through these centering natural mineral formations, below is a list of the best metaphysical shops all around the Bay Area which carry the largest and most affordable selections of various vibrant crystals.
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1573 Haight St / Website
This Haight Ashbury landmark is an absolute must-visit when in this historic neighborhood. Whether or not you subscribe to crystals, this is a magnificently expansive establishment to peruse, as stepping in immediately transports you to a vibrant cultural wonderland of authentic textiles, fascinating decor, smudging sticks, and more. They even have a mediation tent right inside where you can truly center yourself sans phone and shoes.
2335 Market St / Website
Located on Market Street right by the Castro District, this is a fabulous and bright shop that offers crystals and so much more. With their emphasis on metaphysical healing, they also offer a large book inventory, personal tarot readings, and local community events.
1601 Page St / Website
Things Lucky within the Haight Ashbury District is an eclectically adorned shop immensely brimming with the most cultural beadworks, fabrics, and trinkets, and that's only the begininng. They also have very affordable colorful crystals in both natural cut and polished which will invite you to take one (or many) home.
324 Castro St, Mountain View / Website
Head down to Downtown Mountain View to experience the largest metaphysical book and gift shop in the country! With notable names of Deepak Chopra, Dr. Steven Halpern, Eckhart Tolle, and more previously speaking here, this store has been a prominent community source since 1997.
The short trip down will definitely be worth it, as you will certainly be captivated not only by their massive crystal displays, but also for their all-encompassing varieties of sacred art, aromatherapy, candles, singing bowls, teas, and more!
2018 University Ave, Berkeley / Website
Berkeley is known for their historic appreciation towards new age enlightenment approaches, and the Stone Room 2 truly channels this passion and understanding. With their floor-to-ceiling inventory of crystals of all sizes, definitely do not hesitate to ask their deeply knowledgeable workers to find your perfect stone, available in resplendant jewelry as well!
2803 Main Ave Suite A, Concord / Website
This is a gorgeously sunny and sleek shop in Concord that contains exclusive crystals, fossils, incense, and more. While they may seem nondescript on the outside, walking in is truly a calming metaphysical adventure as their fully stocked shelves and wall art will have you feeling both amazed and centered.
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1261 Lincoln Ave, San Jose / Website
This delightful shop in Willow Glen is an essential serene getaway from the bustling downtown, beautifully curated with crystals, meditation oils, intention kits, smudging sticks, and more. Their cute oasis boasts everything from Agates to Unakites and everything in between in all different sizes, as well as personalized card readings, reiki healings, and aura/chakra photography.
You will certainly feel aligned and enlightened at these positively radiant businesses!
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