We love this store and the owners. It's an amazing spot to pick up a birthday card or housewarming…read moregift. They have an eclectic assortment of things from jewelry to hilarious kitchen items. There is a playfulness about everything and I always walk out of there feeling the good vibes. And their gift wrapping is on point! The owners are involved in the community and care about making the South Bay a welcoming space. As a gay family in Hermosa it can feel sometimes like we are the only ones, but when my kids see the rainbows and pride on our usual walk from the beach up Pier Ave, I know we have settled in the right place to raise our family and are so grateful for neighbors like Curious making our little beach community feel like home.

Love, Love this gift shop. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Great location just steps…read moreaway from the Hermosa Pier and surrounded by many eateries and coffee shops. Metered street parking near by. And remember free street parking for a couple of weeks prior to Christmas. Check out the darling kids corner with unique games, books, activity books and more. Curious has a wonderful jewelry corner highlighting local artist, Dana's, jewelry. SHuge selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings-all hypoallergenic nickle free. Unique card selection as well as home decor and more. You will always be greeted with a smile and offered free gift wrapping. Oh and don't forget to join their Curious mailing list to earn points.

This place is cool. I stopped here for some good looking souviners and gear for my girlfriends…read moreparents. Place is amazing for its unique 1950s looking designing of clothes and souviners. Nice employees are cool here. Best shop in Hermosa for tourists and locals. I will be back again.

My sister and i grew up in Hermosa Beach in the 50s and 60s. At that time, Hermosa Beach was a…read moresleepy, funky little town, an idyllic place to grow up. Neither of us have visited in over 25 years and were looking forward to a trip this month. We've had to cancel our trip three times due to covid. Sadly, we just cancelled again. Blessedly, Treasure Chest came to the rescue! I checked out their website and ordered two Hermosa Beach-related items to give to my sister. The owner Darren was incredibly responsive to questions I had and made sure I received my items prior to my sister's birthday. She is going to love this beautiful mug! And I wound up ordering a second coaster to keep for myself; and it comes with that cute little black stand! Customer service is sadly lacking sometimes, so it is particularly appreciated when the customer is made to feel valued. Check them out!

This is a nice little spot tucked away right off the beach. I like novelty and gift shop type of…read morestores because they always have the most unique finds and treasures. They have these nice hard-card wallets that are customizable and expensive and look like they can endure a war. lol The shop owner was so cool and talked to us the entire time we were there. The store lured us, but his vibe kept us. And we will be back for one of those cool wallets.

Several weeks ago I was on my way to San Diego and stopped at Javaman for some coffee before the…read morelong road trip. Upon getting out of my car at Javaman I saw this store 'Wicked.' I looked in the window and saw bikes, skateboards, clothing, iced tea, and ecofriendly attachments for your Iphone. I looked deeper into the store and observed a very cool shirt which had a multicolored fish next to a multicolored fish surfboard and thought it was worth me coming back when the store was open to check out exactly what this store had to offer. Yesterday (11-23-2012) I found myself again at Javaman and this time 'Wicked' was open. I walked in and observed all of their clothing to be preshrunk organic cotton. I asked the gentleman behind the cash register if they still had the shirt I was looking at several weeks ago, he said they did but the only size left was a medium and I needed a large. I still tried on the shirt in the bathroom / changing room and discovered it to just be a little too small and with a price tag of $39.00 a shirt has got to fit me perfect for me to invest that much coin on a shirt. The cashier said the shirt I wanted was out of stock and they could not order anymore which was a disappointment but quite honestly I am not sure I would have paid $39.00 for a t-shirt even if they had my size. I walked around the store and checked out several other items they had to offer from books on surfing, to ecofriendly shoes & sandals, I did not find anything that I felt the urge to buy. I thanked the cashier for his time and left. This store is located right next to Javaman & a Jiu-Jitsu studio on Pier. The store itself is quite small and too darn close to the beach to be finding any kind of discount. I hope more stores like this pop up here & there but this close to the water you are paying for the overhead to keep the lights on and I have to give this place a pass. I might be back if I am at Javaman and looking to kill time but other than those circumstances chances are this was the first & last time I walk in the door. With saying the above, if you are Xmas shopping for that Ecofriendly person this might be a spot you want to check out they have it all and when I mean it all, I mean IT ALL. I am giving this place 4 Stars instead of 3 because they are a local business that is Ecofriendly, if this review was solely based on the prices it would be 3 stars.

I'm a Hermosa Beach resident and I also have a villa in Kauai-…read moreImagine my surprise to see these adorable bags in a shop here on the island from a HB business!! Great job Mixt Studio, I just had to purchase a few ;) The Hermosa Beach button is an added surprise that made me smile Kudos

Adorable little gem in Hermosa! You'll find the perfect gift for your South Bay friends!read more

The owner is very sweet. My daughter needed a headband with bunny ears and it's the second week of…read moreJune. This amazing woman heard the distress and panic in my voice and although her store was closed for the day, she still went down to open up for me. Thank you so much we will be back.

From the owner: Our gifts are as unique and special as your loved ones! Skip the long lines for holiday shopping…read moreand come visit us off Hermosa Pier!

Very small and cute souvenir store…read more They had lots of small trinkets, figures, and photo frames. They had clothes and towels with beautiful artwork as well. Many of their souvenirs are affordable as well, however, I didn't want to buy anything this time and my kid was definitely eyeing the animal toys. They have 10$ bags of different types animal figures ranging from a bunch of dinosaurs to safari animals to sea animals! There was only one person at the cashier at the time we went and she was helping some customers out. Very cute place, if I need emergency toys for my kid this is the place I'll go to. Might get those sharks for him.

Super cute Redondo Beach trinkets. Got a dream catcher for $8.99 with beautiful feathers for my…read morecoworker.

I had an out-of-state friend in town who wanted to go thrifting so after following Atomic Junk's…read moresocial media for years, scanning and dreaming about all of the cool stuff they offer, we went in. This is more of a retro vintage store and what makes this place different is that they don't just collect donations, the owner actually hits the road sometimes and brings back really cool finds from other areas. There are a ton of really stylish, funky, colorful artsy pieces to bring flair to your life or you! There are tons of goodies to help you communicate your vibe! I love stepping into the store getting lost in the retro gems mixed with the nostalgic inner child funtastic finds! They also had some sunny yard artwork outside! I can't wait to go back!

This is such a fun shop with so many unique and interesting items -- I truly enjoyed browsing and…read morehad an armful of pieces I was excited to purchase. Unfortunately, the checkout experience left me feeling disappointed. A couple prices being adjusted on the spot is understandable, but having tags removed and being quoted significantly higher prices felt uncomfortable and unexpected. One used purse was priced close to (or above) what I could purchase it for new at a regular retail store, and it wasn't a vintage item. It genuinely hurt to leave the items behind because I loved what I found. I just couldn't move forward with pricing that felt inconsistent. I hope the shop can work toward more transparent pricing, as it really is a lovely space with so much potential.

Very friendly and easy to work with…read more Used to live in town and was recently visiting. Wife asked me to come in and see what massage cream sizes would fit in the box we were sending. They were very accommodating.

Cool store with a large variety of crystals, books, tarot cards, lots of essential oils and blends,…read morejewelery, chakra stone kits, salt lamps, carrier oils, and tons more! The owner is super nice and she explained how to use the various essential oils. The Pericles are reasonable and affordable. I'll definitely be back!

I stop by Tabula Rasa occasionally with my wife, and it is always an enjoyable experience. There is…read moresuch a great mix of items to browse, from serving pieces and local beach themed goods to plush animals, ornaments, coffee table books, blankets, and frames. You get the idea, it is the kind of place where you always find something interesting. Sure, you can probably find similar items online for a few dollars less, but that is not the point. It feels good to shop in person, take your time, and pick out something meaningful for a loved one instead of just opening another Amazon box. I picked up a Manhattan Beach puzzle for my in-laws and a California dish towel for a friend who moved to the East Coast to be closer to her children, both made for really thoughtful, personal gifts. The store has a warm, well-curated feel, and the employees have always been friendly and helpful. I love this shop and am happy to support a great local small business. Places like this are what make the neighborhood feel like a community. 5 stars for me.

Please take your business somewhere else…read more Our group was casually shopping while our kids held onto two plushies they planned on buying. They weren't running around, making a mess, or being disruptive in any way. We were all simply browsing the store like normal paying customers. So when an employee came up and told our kids to put the plushies back, it honestly made no sense. If customers can't hold onto items while they shop, maybe that should be posted somewhere. We didn't make a scene -- we just left. But the interaction felt unnecessary, unwelcoming, and honestly pretty off-putting. A decent-sized store should probably know how basic shopping works.

While my mom was visiting we walked past this store and we both immediately stopped because there…read morewas a wonderful smell coming from it.... Obviously we had to go in. There are some amazing items in here and we did find what the scent was. I ended up getting my mom the perfume and will be back for some more goodies! What a gem! Also Sis who works there was wonderful and truly made the experience next level.

What a wonderful store. They have really lovely, unique, and interesting products, and the pricing…read moreis very reasonable. The woman that runs the store is so kind and helpful and seems very passionate about what she's doing. Will most definitely be back!