Lucia Apothecary

I love this place. The quality of the scrub and lotion is superb. Very friendly service and lovely scents!

So upon opening up my Big Sur Man Scrub I was enticed by the sweet notes of sandalwood, sequoia, almond, and something else I couldn’t identify. The label called the scent «redwood». Needless to say I’m not going to scrub anything on my body that would make me smell like Geranium. Anyway, I’ve used it a few times and think it’s a good scrubbing product. It also doesn’t hurt that I smell nice too.
— This is a salt scrub, so it’s quite abrasive to the skin. Think twice about rubbing it into sensitive areas!
— It’s good for cleaning out those nooks and crannies.
— The warning on the label about making the shower floor slippery is true. Be careful.
— It makes an interesting gift.

Awesome store, great customer service, excellent products. Helpful, kind and all around great experience.

Picked up a jar of PCH Surfers Scrub in the Morrow Bay Store and love the invigorating finish to my shower. Also, I enjoy the scent that follows.

Amazing store! Have been going for years to Lucia. Every time I go, we get the same great service! Not only do they have you try, but they let you use every scent and really listen to YOUR needs. If you’re allergic to anything, they know which product contains that said item.
If a product is out of stock, they will ship it FREE OF CHARGE! Anywhere!!! I’m about 100miles away, and I was told by midweek it should be in my mailbox!
If you are signed up for their email service, the coupon code they send, you can use it in store.
They know how to keep people happy!

I am not someone who normally would use a scrub, but the Man Scrub from Lucia is the best. I use it all of the time and have since tried many other products. I really love the enthusiasm of Lisa the owner, she is a real gem. Keep up the great work.

I’m hooked! I am officially part of the scrub club and I’ve never looked back! The owner is amazing and super easy to work with, the fragrances are absolutely delicious, and becoming part of the scrub club makes it super affordable to smell great all year long! I knew this was good when all of my coworkers asked me what my new perfume was and where they could buy it. The smell lasts all day and it makes my skin so soft. Thank you so much for continuing to make these wonderful products! **Malibu is a must try!**

I’m actually reviewing the Morro Bay location since that is where we typically go. The young sales girl is always pleasant friendly and willing to help out. Their products are amazingly wife and I both use their sugar and salt scrubs. They are worth every penny, leave your skin soft and smelling amazing, and last a long time. They have body scrubs, lotions, soaps, oils, body sprays, both for the gals and the guys (I love the Big Sur man scrub and soap). I’m so glad they opened a location here so we don’t have to drive to Cambria (not that it’s a far drive) to get out fill. Always wanted to try their handmade soaps and even though she pointed out they were really low, we were able to get several huge hand cut bars of soap (lemongrass, bay rum, and sandalwood). Can’t wait to try them!
Great local operation and even greater products!

Great little shop in Cambria. We stopped here while taking a short vacation. The owner was very helpful and the store was quaint and clean. Lots of samples to try too. I ended up getting a couple scrubs, a mist and some locally made earrings. She even made me some fresh scrub in the fragrance I wanted because she was all out. Wonderful little shop– recommend a visit.

Great products, but a bit pricy, the sample hand scrub in store treatment is a treat and all their fragrances are nice. We bought the «Man Scrub» and oil and it has a great masculine scent for my husband. Also bought an olive and lemongrass lotion that was heavenly. Their is another shop in Morro Bay too, same ownership.

This is a must-​visit if you are in Cambria. The shop layout is simple and understated. Bonnie told me to pick a scent I liked and told me to scrub my hands with a sugar scrub. I chose the lavender and sage scent (Ynez). The scents are named for California regions. I just happen to like lavender and sage a lot. =) The products are made on-​site, too. These are high-​quality sugar scrubs, body oil and body crème and the scents are not overbearing and abrasive. If you buy two products you get a discount. You may also order products online. If Bonnie helps you, tell her I say hi and like I promised I’d spread the word after chillaxin’ on the Central Coast
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For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that we use it so little. — Rachel Carson

This place is like the teeny little super guy of bath product stores. They have a great selection, but it isn’t overwhelming; though the products are scented they aren’t over-​scented and you won’t get a headache from being in here.
The woman behind the counter will let you pick out a scrub and crème and you get to do a free hand treatment before you buy. She also doesn’t mind if you smell EVERYTHING first. The products are on the pricey side, but you do get a discount if you buy more than one thing. The products are also handmade, locally made and of very high quality. The jar of sugar scrub is filled to the brim, and the oils are incorporated into the scrub so you don’t get separating layers like some other scrubs.
Go to this place, get your hands scrubbed, then go taste some wine and enjoy your soft soft hands.

I wandered into Lucia on a Friday afternoon honestly in search of some hand lotion — and I happily found so much more!
Shop owner Lisa greeted us warmly and offered both of us a ‘free sample’ — a hand treatment with a sugar scrub, oils, lotions, the whole nine yards, in the scent of our choice. She even kept my BF happy by offering him the treatment in one of the man-​friendly scents. :) I was charmed the Ojai scent, citrusy and flowery without being sweet. Our hands felt absolutely amazing afterwards, incredibly smooth and moisturized.
I would have loved to spring for a whole arsenal of supplies to continue these heavenly treatments at home but since I was shopping on a budget I went with the Ojai body wash, and the Mendocino lotion. The label on the Mendocino says ‘sangiovese and biscotti’, Lisa told me it was a fancy way of saying vanilla. :) Trust me, this is an absolutely heavenly vanilla. Both the body wash and lotion come in very generous containers and the quality and refinement of the products is very evident with each use.
Thanks for the VIP treatment Lisa, and for keeping us smelling lovely!

A must stop while in Cambria! Love the sugar scrubs and body oils!!!

Best body scrub ever. Seriously just go in and try it (they have a great little wash basin for you to try it). I wasn’t planning on buying anything, because to be honest spending $ 20+ on bath/​skincare products is a little too steep for me, but after I tried the scrub, I was sold.
A wide array of scents, making it hard to decide on just one, but I was taken with the PCH scent, even though it’s for men. Also, if you buy two or more products you save 20% (I believe), which saved us quite a bit of money.
They also have an online store with is great (and dangerous for my wallet).

I work at a day spa in Pasadena and I have to say Lucia Apothecary makes high quality sugar scrubs and body oils. I love using both! I’ll be back to purchase more!

Super friendly and passionate. I bought some unique perfume

Quaint shop that’s definitely worth checking out.
There’s a large array of fragrant scrubs, oils, and creams, all locally made. What’s nice is you can try it (in store) before buying, which is great, since these items are a little pricey ($ 28+).
The fragrances are very light and not overwhelming at all. I ended up purchasing the honeysuckly/​rose hip/​jasmine cream.
Buy any 2 items, get 20% off.

This place is a must-​visit when you’re in Cambria. The owner is local, friendly, helpful and makes her own oils and bath/​body products with fantastic scents, for both men and women. She has body oils, sugar scrubs, lotions, body washes, soaps, reed diffusers, etc. I went into the store because I was looking for a reed diffuser for my house, one with a nice essential oil and found some really great scents. I had been to a Pier 1 the week before looking for a reed diffuser, but all their «oils» looked more like lighter fluid, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this shop sold reed diffusers with wonderfully scented, homemade oils. I will definitely be back during the holidays to shop for family and friends.

Cute little local owned shop with natural ingredients. I loved the Ojai scent with apricot and viognier? Smelled like a peach on my hand.
I got the sugar scrub (made my hand all velvety) and my friend got a spray. When you order more than one thing, you get a discount. Kinda pricey, but worth it if you like natural products made locally.