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The Black Bead

4.5

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The Black Bead has a amazing selection of beads,findings,jewelry,cords,chain,buttons,and books. 

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5003 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Tiffany's profile image
2 years ago

Best bead store in San Diego The Black Bead is my favourite bead store in the San Diego thus far. The inventory is absolutely amazing, with items representative of all possible types of beads. On my last trip, I picked up pieces ranging from abalone shell spheres and ceramic Asian beads to wooden carved flower beads and pewter dragon pendants. This is definitely the place to be for jewelry making inspiration! 

Susan's profile image
2 years ago

A Beaded Jewelry Maker's Paradise! The Black Bead is a bead lover's paradise. They have something for every bead lover's taste in this store. You will find normal plastic beads, fancy glass beads, shaped beads, and just about everything in between. Whether you need a large, fancy bead for a special chandelier project, a bag of beads for a very large project, or you want to get our son or daughter interested in beading, then this is the place to shop! Their prices are very competitive, and while they cost more than Wal Mart, ... read more

Sophia's profile image
2 years ago

Nice selection and helpful staff Great selection of beads and beadwork supplies. Friendly and helpful staff will get the novice on track quickly. I like to bring my nieces here to pick out bead for projects that we work on when they visit. Parking is fairly easy on Newport, except in the middle of summer. 

Lindsey's profile image
2 years ago

Good selection The Black Bead has a great selection of beads. You get a basket to take around to pick out what you want from 1 bead to 100. You just list it down on your tally sheet. They have lots of tools to help you out, too, pliars, leather cords. It's everything that you'll need, not just the beads. 

Sara's profile image
2 years ago

Great selection! This shop has every bead you could possibly imagine! It is great to just lose yourself in all the beads! The inventory is well-organized and the prices are clearly marked and reasonable. They also carry books about beading and jewelery making 

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YourMagazine 
2 years ago

The Black Bead Lynn Muhlenkord decided to expand her love of beads and jewelry with the opening of The Black Bead in February of 1993 in the heart of Ocean Beach. Little did she know, this storefront was soon to be one of the most popular shops for unique beads in Southern California. Today, The Black Bead is a bustling shop in Ocean Beach on Newport Avenue. They boast beads and other products from over 300 suppliers, giving clients a vast array of options and unique products. As the owner Lynn says, there’s “always some... read more

pauline's profile image
2 years ago

great beads collection i love making things with beads and this place has the largest collection of beads i know of. their staff is willing to help you and find all the right beads you want . their prices are always great and they always have great quality. they also special order any items you might want. 

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YourMagazine U. 
13 years ago

The Black Bead Lynn Muhlenkord decided to expand her love of beads and jewelry with the opening of The Black Bead in February of 1993 in the heart of Ocean Beach. Little did she know, this storefront was soon to be one of the most popular shops for unique beads in Southern California. 

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YourMagazine U. 
13 years ago

The Black Bead Lynn Muhlenkord decided to expand her love of beads and jewelry with the opening of The Black Bead in February of 1993 in the heart of Ocean Beach. Little did she know, this storefront was soon to be one of the most popular shops for unique beads in Southern California. Today, The Black Bead is a bustling shop in Ocean Beach on Newport Avenue. They boast beads and other products from over 300 suppliers, giving clients a vast array of options and unique products. As the owner Lynn says, there??s ??always someth... read more

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The Black Bead has a 4.5 star rating with 81 reviews. 

When is The Black Bead open?

The Black Bead is open now. It will close at 7:00 p.m.  

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