Bella Beads

While visiting the aquarium, I found out my favorite shop will soon forever close after being on the Monterey waterfront for 31 years. Please stop by this unique crafted shop as you walk the wharf. I found a shark necklace & sparkling beading ornaments to adorn the neck nape. The owners are knowledgable and friendly.

While I do enjoy the selection, I generally walk away with a less than positive feeling. As everything is inaccessible (in cases), it is necessary to ask the owner for help. She always seems so uninterested and makes no effort to remember visitors.
Recommendation — while this would be a big effort, it might make sense to move the store out of Cannery Row. The store is dark and in a strange location.

I finally had the privilege to go and visit Bella Beads. To my surprise, it has a great assortment of beads that will appeal to both a beginner and a pro beader. The owner was very nice and helpful even though I did not buy a lot of stuff. It is easily accessible and prices are reasonable. I also do online shopping and found the prices here close to what I buy on the web. At least I can see and touch the products here and do not have to second guess about the quality of the product. I highly recommend this place. The negative review by another customer here is very unfair. I don’t know about her experience, but the tone of the review gives me the impression that the reviewer herself might not have approached the shop owner appropriately. Nice place, convenient location, and attentive owner. A must visit place :)

Bella Beads is a step ahead. They are informative and helpful. They have great service and resources, and it’s always a delightful visit.
I especially enjoy the huge diverse selection.
Definitely a place to spend time in.

Very rude owner! Everything is either locked up in a cabinet or behind the desk where you can’t touch it. Not a very customer friendly or a place that promotes or encourages creativity. Huge waste of time for me!

i love Bella Beads!!! my #1 stop for all my beading supplies! very friendly atmosphere and service! you can get stuff to go or you can have Christina help you build your own jewelery on the spot! your trippen if you go anywhere else! you wont find any better deals in the 831, BELLA BEADS PEOPLE! DON’T FORGET!!!