Top Rated Shopping in Sacramento

Pouring her heart and soul into this beloved Sacramento boutique, Owner Vanessa Lopez takes pride in bringing a unique shopping experience to her clientele. Characterized by piece de resistance, a black chandelier, this charming shop features bold colors and statement pieces. Find your favorite brands like Keds, BB Dakota, Tulle, House of Harlow, Lush and more.

One of the most popular stores in Old Sacramento, every square inch of this store is packed with the most outrageous gag gifts, novelties, crazy greeting cards, costumes and, most of all, laughing shoppers. The entire second floor is dedicated to Halloween costumes. Nostalgia fans will find Hollywood, TV stars, shows, and film memorabilia. Words used to describe Evangeline's have included zany, amazing, delightful, silly, and "you must be kidding".

Many treasures are waiting to be found among the stacks of rare and out-of-print books. First editions and rare volumes from as early as 1871 in genres ranging from first-hand accounts of American history to detective novels and books on chess are available. You will not find today's best sellers here, but your favorites and classics of bygone days are at this shop. The owners are professional book collectors and will gladly help customers locate rare books. Also stocked are music titles produced by Sacramento's own S-S Records. Furthermore, readings are staged here from time to time, sometimes featuring authors as legendary as Dishwasher Pete.

This two-level, bright, airy and beautifully decorated assembly of over 165 stores remains the flagship of Sacramento area malls. Arden Fair Mall is surrounded by more than 40 acres of parking, and anchored by Macy's, Sears, Nordstrom and J.C. Penney, this mall attracts many shoppers who arrive early and stay late. Specialty stores, clothing stores, bookshops, gift shops and kids stores abound. The second-level food court caters to practically every taste, and there are several sit-down restaurants that line the surrounding area. The center of the mall has an indoor carousel for children and adults to ride.

This shop's wide selection of New Age necessities stands out in contrast to its historic Old Sacramento surroundings. Aromatherapy, wind chimes, crystals, incense, candles, Tarot and jewelry are all represented. For the bedroom, a nice selection of Celtic pattern tapestries and Indian bedspreads, along with pewter statuettes. Choose from a good selection of New Age and self-help books and tapes, or purchase a Beanie Baby or two for the kids.

This upscale gift shop has a vast array of glass works, soaps, scented candles, body creams, essential oils and aromatherapy supplies. Hand-blown glass balls, tapestries and a nice selection of fountains are available as well. The beautiful amethyst crystal fountains are perfect for quiet contemplation or for correcting energy flows in your home or office. Peppermint-scented bubble bath for your dog is an example of the unusual gift items available at this shop.