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Morro Bay
Beads, gardens, and inspiration
at Beads by the Bay
Step into a magical space of
color and creativity at Beads by
the Bay! Walls and counters are
covered with beads waiting for
your inspiration! Wander
through the tiny
two-room shop
into the secret
garden and
discover a
tranquil
oasis
in the
center of
downtown
Morro Bay,
full of easy-
to-grow plants
and miniature
garden accessories.
Even if you’ve never
beaded, you will want to try
your hand at a simple bracelet or
necklace, or collect some unique
beads for conversation pieces
or later projects. A free-spirited
(dirt-free!) air plant or charm-
ingly potted succulent may turn
out to be exactly what that empty
space in your garden, studio, or
living room needs.
The bead selections include
semi-precious stones, Czech
glass, seed beads, pearls, and
trade beads from many countries
in Africa and around the world.
Beads by the Bay also has charms,
tools, stringing materials, and
findings; everything you need
to create your own jewelry and
accessories. There are plenty of
handmade earrings, bracelets,
and necklaces to take home as
gifts for friends and family or
‘A beautiful spot
in the middle of
town’
So many choices from the garden shop.
a treat for
yourself. We
also do jewelry
repairs!
The garden
offers succulents,
air plants, staghorn
ferns, pottery, whimsical
garden art, and fairy garden
supplies. Spend some quiet medi-
tative time at the goldfish pond
or pot your plant at the potting
bench and create a miniature
garden to take home!
Susan’s son-in-law, Brennan,
and daughter, Lily, have joined
the business, and you’ll see them
at the shop! We will soon be add-
ing classes and workshops. “It’s
just a beautiful little spot in the
middle of town,” said Susan Stew-
art, who has owned and operated
the shop since 2006.
Beads by the Bay is located at
333 Morro Bay Boulevard in Morro
Bay. Open Monday, Wednesday-
Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and
Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Closed
Tuesday. For more information,
visit morrobaybeads.com, follow on
Facebook, or call (805) 772-3338.