CandlEssence, in its new location on Marine Avenue in downtown Balboa Island, is a custom candle shop that sells handcrafted candles as well as gifts and artwork. Candles here are long-lasting—they burn for hundreds of hours due to the special wicks and wax that are used in the preparation of the candles—and come in a variety of scents, such as fresh roses, merlot, sage, pumpkin, pineapple and more. Unique gifts and artwork made by local artisans are for sale at the shop. Custom designed candles are available with choices of shape, size and scent available.