It's a great place to get your bead fix. A versatile selection of beads in many different media including metals, glass and natural materials. Take a class if you want to learn specific techniques or are project oriented.

It is helpful that they have many samples of work on display for inspiration and example. Sometimes it's fun to look around just to get motivated and make something new.

Small parking lot behind the Berkeley shop and parking lot to the side of the San Rafael shop.

http://www.baublesandbeads.com/

For the jewelry hobbyist. Very nice bead shop with a HUGE selection. Lots of quality items - HUGE selection of Swarovski crystals, lots of quality silver items (including chain), etc. They also offer classes. The store is very spacious and has a very airy feel. They are very friendly and greet you the minute you walk in the door.

PROS: HUGE selection, quality product
CONS: Perhaps a tad bit overpriced, but you ARE getting good quality stuff