Balboa Candy is a charming candy shop located in a high-end area of La Jolla village. It offers one of the largest selections of salt water taffy and retro candies in town, along with fresh homemade fudge and glass bottled retro sodas. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices, with options like half a pound of candy for just four dollars. The shop allows visitors to fill their own bags with a variety of flavors, making it a fun and engaging experience. The service is polite and friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Families and kids enjoy the unique and nostalgic selections, making it a sweet spot for candy lovers of all ages. Balboa Candy promises a delightful visit for anyone looking to indulge in some tasty treats.
They have a huge selection of taffy, and they're sold by weight, so I got a mix of different flavors. So far, I've tried a few, and it's been a bit hit or miss, some are great, but others have a strong, overwhelming artificial taste. Definitely worth trying, but might need some experimentation to find the good ones.
July 2024
Excellent selection of small but tasty taffys. The Cinnamon Roll was incredible. Enjoyed all the flavors.
November 2023
Fun little candy shop experience in the middle of town, they had fair prices for candy I thought, we bought half a pound and it was four dollars only! They let us try some fudge too! (Not personally a huge fudge fan BUT it was good!) the service was polite and friendly.
