If there were 10 stars possible I’d rate Island Bazaar with those!From Uke Jam on Thursdays to EZ12 twice monthly, it couldn’t be more joyful. A true community is built around playing ukulele and life long friendships are made. Shirley Orlando is the leader of the pack and creates an atmosphere of fun, fun and more fun. The store is chock full of ukuleles and accessories necessary to begin your lifelong relationship with music. Friendly service and welcoming people! Come on down and give Island Bazaar a try, you won’t regret it.
Such a great store and Shirley has the aloha! So happy I drove by and noticed the store!!
Best ukulele store ever I brought four of my ukes to be restringed including my electric one which they all said did a setup on people are always super nice here I hadnt been here in four or five years but glad I came by I will certainly get all of my future ukuleles and ukulele accessories from this location Great job guys really great job also totally got to play this rad banjolele I cannot wait to buy one.
Amazing store and amazing service. Shirley shared a wealth of information with a couple of relative newbies to the ukulele. Chad was very kind and helpful. We highly recommend Island Bazaar!!!
The shop is dedicated to the ukulele and theres a lot of selection. The staff was super knowledgeable and answered all of my questions to help me pick out a uke better than the toy one that I had. Highly recommended this place!
Looking for a nice Ukulele this is the place to go, I have been going for many years the service is superb.Lots of beautiful Ukuleles and a very knowledgeable staff they will definitely treat you right. Need accessories they all that you could want. I definitely would recommend this store Shirley the owner is on top of her game here, and loves what she does.
Great place for ukuleles and their accessories! Huge selection of instruments and music.
These guys were amazing ! Had a show within 2 hours and they re strung my guitar cleaned and did a much more professional job then you would get at places like Sam Ash or Guitar Center, In fact I had called Sam Ash right before I discovered them and was turned down by the guitar tech, because of the wait . It’s experiences like this that turn me on to small business music stores. I’m not a ukulele player but my electric guitar is everything and these guys took care of it for 20$. Very passionate young men that obviously have a joy and respect for musicians. Great job guys I’ll be going back
When talking about Island Bazaar. You should know it is the largest ukulele shop in Orange County. Shirley, the owner, is very helpful and friendly. Chad, and Jason is also helpful and friendly. Great prices.... Any of you folks heading down to Surf City, Huntington Beach should visit Island Bazaar. From beginners ukulele to Hawaiian made professional ukulele and you may as well find some vintage Martin hanging down the shelf.
Awesome! So much fun and Chad was incredibly knowledgeable! Really nice to have a knowledgeable person that is willing to help. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. Thank you.
What a neat experience! Walking through the front door, I feel like I was instantly transported back home to Hawaii. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and was immediately able to help me with what I was looking for. They made some helpful suggestions, and even tuned my instrument for FREE! Ill be back for sure.
I purchased my first ukulele ($80 concert) and started learning/playing the last week of August. Having experience with and owning 6 guitars, I started to create a list of issues with that ukulele as I noticed them. After two weeks with that ukulele, I was in search of a better quality one in a tenor size and stumbled across Island Bazaar after a quick stop at a large chain store where no one knew much about ukuleles. At Island Bazaar, however, I was greeted by Chad and he proceeded to show me the tenors that they had in stock... And by the way, they have the largest inventory that Ive seen so far, in Southern California. Chad just about lives there and is very knowledgeable. I took my time to figure out which ukulele I wanted to ultimately acquire but, when I did, Chad got it on order immediately and he was able to get it in stock at Island Bazaar within 2 days. Amazingly, he was also able to beat the lowest competitors price. Im so glad I found Island Bazaar and I know I will be back frequently since they have ukulele strum groups almost every night if the week. This place is rad.
Very experienced and friendly owners. They have everything you need for ukuleles and learning. The after hours groups are so cool and everyone is friendly! I loved going and will always return with any questions
This place was recommended by a friend, as I was looking for a ukulele for a gift. The staff is awesome, & they have everything you could possibly need pertaining to ukuleles, including a huge assortment of instruments. Its surprisingly spacious inside, & they offer classes, performances, & more. Best of all, the prices were great. Such a difference from guitar center, where I walked out because no one would even make eye contact when I went in.
This was so cute! There was an elderly couple at the front, they spent time on the costumer, and I felt very welcome unlike other places I’ve been to! They gad many Ukulele brand a wonderful designs! I luv my uke!
Chad ROCKS! We flew in from the East coast this afternoon and at the rental pickup my beautiful and talented wife informed me that in our early morning rush to the airport she had packed music but forgot to bring her ukulele. Shortly after we checked into our hotel she looked at me with doe eyes and said, Will you buy me a ukulele? Needless to say the answer was, Yes (I had already been considering it).After a quick Google search at 4:15, I found Island Bazaar about 30 minutes from our hotel. Sad news, they close at 5:00 on Saturdays. We walked in with about 8 minutes to spare and started looking around. They have a great selection with ukuleles in just about every price point with a large variety of styles. Chad was helping a couple of other customers and by the time he asked if he could help us it was well past 5:00. He patiently talked ukuleles with my beautiful wife and showed her several that met her initial request. Then they talked some more about Regular G and Low G totally losing me. At around 5:40 we were rung out with a new ukulele, a case and music.Chads knowledge and interest in the instruments and his apparent understanding of good business practices (if you have customers, stay open) really made our day. I asked if this was his shop and he said, No, but I love working here. If he continues to serve customers like he did us, I am confident that Chad will go far in life.If youre in the Huntington Beach area and looking for a ukulele, be sure to stop into Island Bazaar and tell Chad the couple from Maryland sent you!
The associates are very knowledgeable. People are so friendly there. Love the atmosphere. I was there with a friend who purchased his uke. I will definitely be back when I purchase mines. They offer classes there too. Great place!
I went there for a Meetup which was cancelled and nobody told me...so I was disappointed when I got there as it was an hour drive for me. I didnt think they could win me over with the mood I was in after receiving this news. But the young man that was working was so personable, so apologetic, so welcoming... I left very happy. I fell in love with what will be my new uke while I was there. I will be back to buy it. And hopefully go to another meet up. Im looking forward to going back.
This is THE place to go in Orange County for all things ukulele. Do yourself a favor and get your uke here. Dont buy it from an online store or a big box store. Island Bazaar can set you up with a good ukulele at the right price. You can also find amazing ukuleles,too. Of course they have cases, straps, music and lessons and so much more.Need to practice or meet like-minded people? Join in on one of the manystrums during the week or attend one of the live concerts. Aloha!
Shirley and Chad have been very instrumental in helping me learn how to play my ukulele. This business is all about the love of ukulele and service. It is a must place to go for musical guidance and help.
Very complete and well stocked. Although Shirley was unable to get me what I needed she did everything she could and was extremely friendly and helpful. I will definitely visit again!
Great little store. I bought a $90 ukulele and they gave me a discount of $10. Very nice gesture. Itll bring me back for sure. Service was really great.Selection is fantastic, which includes banjoleles and ultra premium Hawaiian made ukuleles. I think they have U-Basses too.You should definitely try this place before going to Guitar Center or Sam Ash.
Probably one of the best ukulele stores in the country. Shirley and her employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. If you are a beginner uke player you should enroll in her upcoming class in mid- January. She is a great teacher too.
This is the place to have fun while playing that wonderful musical instrument: ukulele... Lots of wonderful music, lots of friendly people, where one has so much fun that one feels time is going by too fast...Come and join us for an amazing time if fun.
Great place for Ukulele players of all ages and levels. Very friendly and helpful staff. The groups are lots of fun for all playing levels. They offer lots of instrument choices and styles for the beginner thru advanced Ukulele enthusiast. Dont forget to keep them in mind for your Christmas list!
Island Bazaar is GREAT for everything ukulele! Classes, jams for all different musical tastes, ukes, accessories. The people are also very welcoming & helpful.
Sister got her first ukalali. Staff were very helpful and informative. Also have classes which seemed to be very popular
I went to a Hawaiian jam session and really enjoyed it. I am a member of the Santa Cruz Ukulele club, and was so grateful to find this while I was vacationing on Balboa!
This is a great place for all thing Ukulele. Selection is great, as they specialize in Ukes. Also, Island Bazaar has a great Ukulele Club, which is great fun, and all ability levels and ages are welcomed. Shirley, the owner is a super lady who will fit you with what you need without trying to sell you too much. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Nice community gathering spot to play ukulele. They have different groups playing throughout the week. Got a new set of strings for 5 bucks and installed for 4.
This is a great place for all ukulele related stuff. My husband and I are taking the beginner classes, and were learning a lot and having a great time!
This is the best place to buy ukuleles and uke accessories in SoCal. They have a great selection of ukes; everything from budget to dream.They also have meet ups / jams almost every day, if that is your thing.But even better than that, their service is phenomenal. Chad has sold my mom and I both of our ukes. He is super nice, incredibly knowledgeable, not pushy at all, and absolutely knows how to play.I cannot recommend this place enough. Check them out if you are in the area, or if you are interested in ukes!
Love this place! Truly the happiest place in Huntington Beach! Always great music, beautiful ukuleles and lots of wonderful musicians!
Great ukulele store and mucic events.
Great selection, super helpful staff. Love the vintage shirts!
Great spot for all your ukelele needs!
What a great Ukulele shop. The owner (Shirley) is very friendly, helpful and so enthusiastic!
The Best Ukulele Shop and meeting place ever! Great selection of ukuleles and accessories. Anything you need for your uke they have it.
Amazing shop! Fantastic service and selection.
Great place for vintage Hawaiian shirts as well as ukelele are one of a kine...
Friendly people, competitive prices, YUGE selection! They know their stuff and have accessories to match their ukes. They also host weekly jam groups & workshops!
Great helpful staff, amazing selection of ukeleles. I strongly recommend this place to everyone!
The best place for everything ukulele. Fun classes and groups that play almost any music you want to play or sing.
Great people and the best selection of ukeleles I have seen anywhere. I would absolutely refer everyone I know here!
Nice people, knowledgeable and not pushy salespeople like some of the big stores. It was a very relaxed atmosphere where they let me take my time while answering all my questions and they gave me a great deal.
A place to take care of all your ukulele needs. There is a music groups almost every day here as well.
Opportunities to play ukes every day of the week Easy dozen, jaz, authentic Hawaiian, memory lane swing tunes, last Friday night of the month is 2 hours of Gospel Music. No, this place is not a church for those who ask me. It is a wonderful big ukulele store selling ukes and everything for them, plus offering all these opportunities to use them! Nice people. Happy place.
This is the definitive ukulele shop in the area, the owner is very knowledgeable and has been teaching ukulele for a long time. The selection of ukes ranges in price from about $40 to $1000 so theres something for each budget.
Awesome service, very nice people. I told them what I had in mind and they helped me find the right one. Very wide selection of ukes.
Best place for buying a uke and playing with other people.
Great Service and people
Awesome 👌
First time here, super friendly, genuine service. New to ukulele, cannot wait to master it!
Friendly staff, fair prices, love my uke!!!!
I get all my ukuleles and music from Island Bazaar. George is always helpful and pleasant to everyone.
This is a place you want to go to for ukuleles and other string instruments and to learn how to play them.
I love coming here to jam!
Knowledgeable and friendly service.
Love them! All things ukulele including jams and lessons.
Great store, great selection, great vibes!
THE store in Southern California to go to, for your Ukulele Addiction
Went in today to buy my first ukulele, and I asked the lady if she could help me, she said shed be there in 1 minute, I waited 20 min, she never helped me, so I took my money to samash ✌
Wide selection of Ukuleles
Hawaiian night is special. Starts at 7pm on Tuesday!!!!
No not me
Awesome bazaar
Clean and Fun!
I wasnt there
Ukuleles galore! Reminds me of Hawaii!
Lots of ukulele!