As I was walking downtown Carpinteria with my family we stumbled upon this locally made and sourced shop. The shop has a variety of home decor and trinkets, bath and beauty items. As we walked in we were approached by a girl that told us everything in here is made by students and all the profits from the shop go back to them. When I heard that I knew I had to get something even if it was small, to help support. I kept with the theme of avocados as a festival was going on across from the shop for the weekend and grabbed a handmade avocado bath bomb.
April 2023
I love a store with a mission, and Coastland 100% delivers in that area. Attracted to the store by a sign outside "support our students", I entered Coastland. With a nice selection of soaps, key chains, bracelets, cutting boards with hilarious quotes, and other eclectic products for good prices, I was thrilled to discover that Coastland is a nonprofit organization that trains high school students to produce all the products sold in the shop! The proceeds from sales goes back to purchasing materials for the students. I love the business model. Additionally, their products have that unique flair that only high school students can contribute. I found two great... read full review
July 2022
Absolutely, hands down, the best little shop I have been to in years! Adorable and extremely creative products made by high school students. Very meticulous detail in their products and priced very low. I was greeted by a very welcoming adult. When I was ready to make my purchase, one of the teens from behind the counter rung up my order and she had the biggest, warmest smile the entire time. Teens were there making and creating new items while talking and laughing. .... It was a beautiful sight and so genuine. This non-profit is truly dedicated to helping local youth and it is run from the heart, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. Filled me with happiness and... read full review
As I was walking downtown Carpinteria with my family we stumbled upon this locally made and sourced shop. The shop has a variety of home decor and trinkets, bath and beauty items. As we walked in we were approached by a girl that told us everything in here is made by students and all the profits from the shop go back to them. When I heard that I knew I had to get something even if it was small, to help support. I kept with the theme of avocados as a festival was going on across from the shop for the weekend and grabbed a handmade avocado bath bomb.
I love a store with a mission, and Coastland 100% delivers in that area. Attracted to the store by a sign outside "support our students", I entered Coastland. With a nice selection of soaps, key chains, bracelets, cutting boards with hilarious quotes, and other eclectic products for good prices, I was thrilled to discover that Coastland is a nonprofit organization that trains high school students to produce all the products sold in the shop! The proceeds from sales goes back to purchasing materials for the students. I love the business model. Additionally, their products have that unique flair that only high school students can contribute. I found two great... read full review
Absolutely, hands down, the best little shop I have been to in years! Adorable and extremely creative products made by high school students. Very meticulous detail in their products and priced very low. I was greeted by a very welcoming adult. When I was ready to make my purchase, one of the teens from behind the counter rung up my order and she had the biggest, warmest smile the entire time. Teens were there making and creating new items while talking and laughing. .... It was a beautiful sight and so genuine. This non-profit is truly dedicated to helping local youth and it is run from the heart, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. Filled me with happiness and... read full review