Pine Tree Road Soap Shop

This little soap shop is lovely and smells amazing. I couldn’t decide on a scent, so I picked an assorted bag of soap bits. This will help me decide on what to pick up the next time I’m in. The shop worker was sweet and friendly. Thank you!

LOVE this place! Handmade soaps, shave bars, lotions, and facial bars. All of the products have the ingredients listed, to prove that they keep it natural as can be. Normally samples are given with every purchase, but sometimes the owner runs out of supplies because this soap shop is the only of its kind. Definitely recommended by me!

Update to the Update: I bought some soap based on the look and smell, then placed them in my guest bathroom and found out that they worked wonderfully as air fresheners. Well, after about 9 months, the «air freshener» quality wore off, so I started using the soap in the shower. It lathers up nicely, doesn’t melt away, and cleans the oils off of my face without leaving it feeling dry or causing other problems. When I go back down to SD next weekend for a Christmas party, I’ll be going to the Pine Tree Road Soap Shop to stock up!

Stopped in here with my mother in law while we were hanging in OB. We are really into this kind of stuff. If the soaps didn’t contain canola oil I would have probably made a purchase even though the owner didn’t really impress me customer service wise.
My MIL tried to talk to the owner, asking her about her process. She mentioned during the conversation that she made some soap for the first time recently using the melt & pour method, to which the owner replied that melt & pour was a horrible method suitable only for children (Offense taken, my MIL did express that she was an amateur but no need to be rude!) Following that statement the owner shared that one of her friends does melt & pour but paints on them making them unique, she appreciates that. Yet all of her own soaps look the same and have the same ingredients… whatever.
Her whole attitude was bothered, as if she had better things to do… with no other customers or visable projects I guess I just expected her to be more polite to us. After a few minutes of conversation which felt unwelcome we left.
A few of the soaps did smell good but nothing impressed me enough to overlook the vibe I got from the owner. Ah well, I can always go to lush!

I love this shop and their distinctive fragrances. I also love that it’s a small business with an accessible owner that focuses on customer service.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I ran into while walking around in OB, Such a cute little shop, She makes all her soaps right there. The women who owns it is always very nice had has great costumer service, which is hard to come by! You get the feel for the shop that it is nice and homey.
Now to the soap… She has an amazing talents for coming up with the best flavors and textures of her soaps! The shaving and facial bars are a must each trip, but its always fun to pick the new flavors she has! When you put them to use its like magic!
The way my skin looks and feels after use is indescribable. My face looks amazing in the morning when I wake up after using it the night before. I have started to give soap as gifts to everyone in my family because I want them to feel how amazing the soap is and what it does to your skin:)
–Thank you!

No more dirt baths for me and my poultry pals! We will leave that to the pigeons and finches who haven’t yet stopped into this little slice of soap paradise…
The shop is small but how much room for soap do you need? ‘Natch it all depends on your habits and really I’m sure it’s against Unilocal rules of conduct to even allude to how dirty you may or may not be but you get my point. Small shop. Lots of choices!
The prices are fair and with 20% off your purchase with check in is an awesome deal. The soaps have amazing scents and different formulations for whatever your after.
I even picked out some for little gifts! The soaps here cover utility and beauty.
If you are passing by stop in. The owner is friendly and not pushy. They also participate in farmers markets but I am blanking out on which ones.
Isn’t soap just an awesome invention?! ;)

I came here with my mother because she buys soap from here when she goes to CA. I saw some soaps that I like, some I didn’t. The soaps look like they were well crafted which I am into. What I did not like is that the shop owner was not asking if we needed help or recommend products to us. I have worked in customer service before and customer service is the key to a consumer’s shopping experience. If a store owner cannot provide that for a consumer than why should the consumer buy any products. The lady was too busy on the computer doing her own thing.

I’ve tried many soaps for my sensitive skin, especially with scented soaps but none have worked and usually makes my skin breakout and dry.
Jackie sells amazing products that are all natural and not harsh on the skin.
She actually makes soap in the shop from time to time which is fascinating!
5 stars for exceptional service always and for making soap, lotion, the best facial soap EVER that finally won’t damage my sensitive skin.
Long Time Customer!!!
Many Thanks :)

I’m really not into the girly stuff like this, but the place smells great. Everytime I buy a gift for a lady friend here, she loves it.

I’ve been looking and looking for a lotion, that isn’t full of chemicals… being fair skinned and allergic to everything. and I have finally found it here ! It’s made with hemp seed butter and essential oils. The Rosemary/​Mint Lotion. is the best thing ever. it goes on smooth. feels clean and smells so fresh. I love this stuff. There was also a Lemongrass/​Lavender lotion. I plan on trying that one next. This is the ONLY lotion I have tried that hasn’t left my skin red and irritated. Since I began using it, I have seen a noticeable improvement in the condition of my skin. I have tried a few of the different handmade soaps as well. and have never gone wrong. The Oatmeal/​Honey soap is my favorite. Thank you Pine Tree Road !! I love your stuff !!

It smells so yummy in here! I love organic hand made soaps. This place is tucked away next to a big garage but dont miss out. They have awesome stuff here!

Top quality hand made soaps in several beautiful scents. The body butter if wonderful. I highly recommend Pine Tree Road! Great for unique local San Diego gifts!

Wanted to write an awesome review but I think everyone else said it all! Jackie is awesome and so are her soaps.
We went this last Saturday and I thought my husband would just stand and watch while I shopped. Boy was I wrong!!! He was so fascinated by all the products, I was afraid he was going to buy one of everything!!!
We bought soaps as gifts and body butter for ourselves. Man, it’s awesome!

Great little soap shop! I am a big fan of the coconut soap, it’s so yummy-​smelling! They also have lotions & lip balms. Wish I’d discovered this place sooner! Anyway, it’ll definitely be a place I’ll frequent for gifts & goodies for myself. Love it!

Feeling dirty? Well, Jackie’s soap will cure your external filthiness and leave you feeling fresh. I stopped into this place on my way back form the beach and couldn’t resist buying 3 bars.
All of her soaps are hand-​made and are all natural. I bought the spearmint which left a tingling, fresh icy feeling (great for the hot weather). I also bought a mint chocolate soap which was lovely, and a nice rich soap made from a type of African mud that leave the skin smelling great, and very soft.
The soap is priced about the same as any other hand-​made soap, meaning it is going to cost more than your bar of Irish Spring. But the prices are well worth it.
As far as customer service goes, Jackie is great. She has been in business for over 2 years, and surviving that long in this economy with such a specialized product really goes to show that she not only sells a good product, but she also knows how to take care of her customers. She was friendly, helpful, and suggested some great soaps for me based on what I had been using from Lush.
I will be returning to this place for sure!

This place is fantastic! The products are wonderful and the prices are great. The staff is always friendly and helpful. It’s location is convenient, but a bit hidden between the auto shop and the head shop. If you like the Wednesday Farmer’s Market, cross Cable and check it out. You won’t be disappointed!

LOVE THIS PLACE! Jackie makes some of the most fantastic and refreshing soap under the sun! The rest of her products are from cool companies that use natural products and really make u feel good. My friend is going to have her do some wedding gifts for her when he ties the knot. The soap she has in stock is better than any soap u will purchase at CVS, RiteAid, or whatever… CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!! KEEP IT LOCAL!

This is such a lovely little store. I came in here in search of some reasonably priced, ORGANIC body butters and was very pleased that OB had this little treasure available for me. I’ve recently become obsessed with spa treatment-​like products, so I’m always on the lookout for anything that will make my skin soft and feeling great. This place gave me exactly what I needed. The owner is a sweetheart and incredibly personable and easy to talk with. She makes most of the items there… soaps, sugar scrubs, bath salts, bath bombs, lip balm, and yes, the body butters that I was absolutely craving. For the soaps, there are several scents to choose from and are all distinctly creative such as lemongrass, anise, honeybun, etc. Body butters include lemongrass, coconut lime, orange cocoa, and the standard cocoa and shea body butter. As for the sugar scrubs, I remember there was a pomegranate, coconut lime, and orange. I can’t remember all the scents, but all the more reason you should go and check it out!
Everything is reasonably priced and she even has gift baskets that have select items (she doesn’t charge for the basket, I believe). I think the only thing I don’t like about this place is that oftentimes she will run out of something that I want to buy, haha!
Definitely come and see what this store has to offer, especially if you’re into scrubs and soaps like I am. Oh, and BTW, the body butter is FANTASTIC. I just put a little bit on after my shower and my skin feels so soft and supple. No need to reapply (although I tend to do it ’cause it smells so good! I got Orange Cocoa: D) and the consistency is awesome (it’s solid but melts on your skin like butter)…I got a small jar for a mere 6 bucks, which can easily last me a long time.

Pine Tree Road is a small, vintage-​style soap shop. It reminds me of an old-​time apothecary and has a very unique, old-​fashioned charm to it. When Ocean Beach Surf Shop made the move down the street-​3 new retail spots were carved out of their old place. Pine Tree took over one of the shops and it is absolutely wonderful here. They carry cold processed, all-​natural soaps, scrubs, body butters, lip balms and lotions.
The owners name is Jackie and she has a passion for what she does. The OB Rag did a story on her newish store-​it opened earlier this year and raved about her workmanship: «Having a passion for her products is an understatement when it comes to describing Jackie, the owner of the new Pine Tree Road Soap Shop. Jackie has always enjoyed doing crafts and making things but they were just hobbies until she found her calling in the art of crafting soap, lotions and body potions. Now she attends soap conventions, is a member of Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild.»
I wish the store opened earlier in the day as I ride my bike to OB early and always seem to miss her but Pine Tree is always having specials during the OB Street Fair. They will sell 3 soaps for $ 15. Last time I tried the Patchouli Frost and smelled like an OB hippie for days afterward. Love the tea tree lip balm-​tea tree is da bomb! Lavender Oatmeal Soap is good for the circulation and I am saving her Coconut Body Butter for a «special occasion.»
Check Pine Tree out-​it is a bona fide OB business-​free of the corporate obligations commonly found in the Mall Body Shops. Support your local OB Businesses and smell good at the same time!