Santa Ysabel General Store

Love these old town stores. We'll be back.. Lots to choose from.

The small premium for the convince of not having to drive all the way into town is well worth it, especially since the selection has never let me down. I really love stopping in during the winter mornings when the wood stove is keeping everything nice and toasty!

Love the country feeling but so close to the towns of Encinitas descondido Wonderful place to hike and bike altitude not too high lots of trails and no big bears

September 2021
Sunday afternoon drive 'out in the country where CA 78 meets CA 79 at 'downtown' Santa Ysabel. If this location sounds familiar, that's because Dudley's Bakery is across the 78 from here.
We stopped by the farmers market next door and then strolled into this quaint yet modernized general store. Built in the early 1900s, it used to be the local Mercantile as well as post office.
Oh my gosh - this place is fully stocked with most everything needed in a home project (see photos). And, there is a good selection with multiple units of it all (not just barely stocked with lots of bare shelves.) If they don't have it, you probably don't need it.
Also, there is an antique store attached - check out the vinyl LPs.
We bought a 20 lb sack of bird seed that Christin recommended. She and husband Ryan own the store. It looks great and is well tended.
Drop on in and you are likely to stimulate the economy with something you need or want.

Very good selection of tools, hardware, arts & craft supplies and some kitchen ware.
Step into the next room and shop for antiques. A wonderfully "down home" general store.