Michaels - Lompoc, California

Tricia D.

One of the employees there was absolutely phenomenal in helping me choose what I needed for my project I think her name was Addie. I actually had a lot of people ask me if I needed anything, thank you for having this cool little store in Lompoc California

Carmen M.

I always love going in to this store. I always find what I am looking for and so does my little one. They are my go to for everything

Mae H. (.

Michaels is the only place in Lompoc that has craft supplies for just about any type of craft. I personally shop for beads and jewelry making supplies. They are a bit pricey unless you buy things on sale. They do have an app that you can download. The app offers various discount coupons.

Elise C.

It's a small town craft store. It's not as big as the one in Santa Maria, but I wouldn't expect it to be. It has plenty of arts and crafts that are small town needs so we don't have to travel out of town for everything. They're always having sales. The staff are friendly and have no problem helping you find what you need.

Will B.

As an autistic man with unique abilities, special talents, and hobbies that mean a lot to me, I frequently use 24-inch and 36-inch latex balloons for my science experiments. My recent experience at Michael’s in Lompoc has suddenly been nothing short of tragic.

Less than a week ago, David, the very stubborn and aggressive manager who is so heartless, had all of a sudden, manipulated me and confronted me out of nowhere. He made it very clear that bringing my own latex balloons from home, of ANY SIZE, was now permanently banned. Initially, he allowed it with a fee of $10 per balloon but recently increased it to $20 per balloon since all of it had suddenly started from nearly a week ago.

Yesterday, the situation worsened even further, which it had literally caused me further discomfort between him and I. David claimed to have received an email from corporate headquarters and harshly informed me that bringing in my own latex balloons of any size (small or large) was now permanently banned. I believe he was lying and trying to manipulate and discriminate against me because of my autism and my disability. David seems to hold deliberate animosity against me, while no one else had an issue with my balloons.

As a result of David's manipulative and discriminatory behavior, I now have to drive about an hour each way to a party supply store in Santa Barbara or Party City in San Luis Obispo to get my large balloons filled with helium, instead of doing it LOCALLY, which was MUCH more convenient and efficient for me. This has caused me considerable inconvenience, discomfort, severe social anxiety and immense frustration. David remained adamant about his story policies, he treated me horribly and showed no remorse and regret after I left the store from today before it closed at 8PM. And quite frankly, his behavior towards me was so unacceptable.

My science experiments and high-altitude balloon experiments are lifelong passions of mine, which do mean a lot to me so much. But David simply did not even care at all. Period.

On the other hand, some of the other store owners and managers, including Carol, Kimberly, and Haley, were very understanding and compassionate. Also, the employees treated me well (Alexandra, Kelly, Maile, etc.).

Another store manager named Addie was particularly nice because she knew me well, as we were neighbors about 15 years ago. But David was the worst, and I have nothing to do with him. I don’t know if I’ll ever forgive him for his harsh and discriminatory behavior. But at this point, I do not owe him anything, let alone the chance to apologize.

The corporate management from Michael’s, as well as David, the store owner at Michael’s in Lompoc, were incredibly rude, uncompassionate, and pathetic in their treatment of me. If anyone, whether they are on the spectrum or not, ever intends to bring their own latex balloons of any size from home and fill them with helium at Michael’s in Lompoc, I would reconsider and go somewhere else, even if the balloons are less than 17 inches. Party City in San Luis Obispo is a much better option.

As I mentioned, if anyone has any intention of ever bringing their own latex balloons of any size from home to fill them with helium, Michael’s in San Luis Obispo is okay, thanks to Mary, one of the store managers who was pretty understanding and compassionate with me.

However, I highly advise you to take it seriously and completely stay away from that pathetic Michael’s location in Lompoc, along with the other locations in Santa Maria and Goleta. David, the corporate management, and their poor helium service at the Michael’s location in Lompoc were SO pathetic all of a sudden.

I should even consider rating it “ZERO” out of FIVE STARS, instead of “ONE”!!!

But most importantly, I’ve made it very clear that I am never, ever going to shop at that location in Lompoc, ever again. I mean it. No more!!!

I have already made up my mind and my decision IS “FINAL”!
Period.

j P.

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Rocky A.

Staff is friendly and helpful, last 2 times my Wife couldn't find the color yarn she wanted, or size, but she made due with a smaller/thinner size. Over all, She loves the store and will keep going back. I like getting there picture frames.

Dawna B.

Michael's is always nice to visit. There is a large variety of craft projects to choose from and the service is excellent. I had to ask the price of several items that were not marked even on the shelf...so the 4 star rating.