Only thing that differentiated this from any other gift shop was the knife selection. When you pay…read morewith card they ask for a tip. A tip for them to do nothing but take your payment. INSANE. And there is no option for "no tip" just the 15,18, 20% and "custom tip". Tips are for service industries not retail fncking stores...

Oh my goodness, this is one of my favorite shops so far in Big Bear! Not only do they allow dogs,…read morethey love them! And the staff is incredibly friendly and outgoing and helpful. Yes! They love dogs! And they have a cornucopia of fabulous gifts from t-shirts, sweatshirts, cool, little tabletop games, adorable clothing for toddlers and babies, unique souvenirs and trinkets, candles and hats! Some items with a great sense of humor written on them! very decent prices as well! Walked out with an adorable little fuzzy warm knitted hat. Highly recommend this store! And thank you for allowing dogs!

The vibe at the shop has totally changed from a few years ago. There's no music playing, you're not…read moreable to look through the dresses and suits to see what you like, they no longer even have a long mirror you can look in before posing for the photo. It's just a bit of a cold, stiff, impersonal, silent experience. I will say the young gal who photographed us was lovely. Now, days prior to the trip to Calico, I had tried calling to book this photo session for a coworker field trip I was planning, but there was no answer (nor voicemail), so I emailed. After a few lovely (I thought) exchanges, I got a rude response from seemingly a different person (owner/management?). Screenshot attached. But - I didn't check my email the day of our trip, and so I didn't see the response - and so, when my coworkers and I went to Calico, we showed up at the photo shop, and we had a photo session. Ownership/management has clearly changed since I was last there a few years ago when it was a super fun experience; and by this rude email, I'm going to wager that this new person is the reason behind the much less fun vibe. Sad.

Such a cute shop! I love it in here & so does my 4 year old. We stop in every time we are driving…read moreto or from LA.

Go here! Go here! Go here! You will not regret it!!!…read more Customer service is amazing and the gifts they give you SIMPLY AMAZING. Run, run, run --- do not walk. People from all over the desert come to this little store out in the middle of nowhere to receive their gifts! I mean FREE GIFT!!!! Sign on the outside of the store says Free. It's no gimmick. and it's TOP SHELF. You're welcome!!!!

Love this place. Very inviting. I am definitely a return customer. Come and visit it will be so…read moreworth it.

Temp 134 Gift Shop includes the World's Tallest Thermometer visible from the I-15 whIch states,…read more"Baker, CA Gateway to Death Valley": "Willis Herron was a Baker businessman who spent $700,000 to build the thermometer in 1991 next to his Bun Boy restaurant. Its height--134 feet--was in honor of the 134-degree record temperature set in nearby Death Valley on July 10, 1913 Mrs. Herron & the family of Willis Herron, who died in 2007, recovered ownership of the property in 2014 and stated their intention to make it operational again. The official re-lighting took place on July 10, 2014." Everytime I went to Las Vegas the tall  thermometer faithfully greeted, informed me of the temperature & being on the last leg of my trip to Sin City.  However, I kept blowing it by until this trip after I chowing down massive tasting menus and wine pairings at Guy Savoy and Jöel Robuchon, I needed to actually stop in Baker for a fast food break at the Mad Greek to balance out the ying with the yang.  Took massive amounts of photos of this iconic landmark and felt obliged to purchase a souvenir to help light the Thermometer for even one minute worth of electricity. Friendly, young man was a great raconteur full of informative stories about the Herrons and the Thermometer. He was a great docent in a gift shop that actually was more like a museum for the town of Baker.  Apparently, the owner of Alien Jerky tried to buy this property and then tear down the Thermometer!!!  Wow!  The Bun Boy restaurant was succeeded by a Korean BBQ concern that gave the Mad Greek a run for its money, but went out of business w/ the Corona Virus Covid Pandemic of 2020 and still remains empty.  There is a portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Herron w/ a table of tribute offerings to honor the creator of Baker's landmark. I got a refrigerator magnet that has a real workIng alcohol thermometer which does not depend on electricity for pollution free operation.  The shop is immaculately clean & bright.  There are souvenir t-shirts, baseball caps, books, drinks to keep hydrated on sale. Also, Baltimore Shaved Ice for those unbearable, hot drives thru the desert.  Totally cool gift shop.   Don't forget to see the cast iron frying pan outside to see if an egg can be fried under the scorching desert summer sun.....And it turns out to be fake plastic eggs.   5 stars for honoring a big landmark in a very small town.

Always a pleasure to stop in to Temp 134 and chat with Billy! I purchased one of the white light…read morebulbs and I'm waiting to purchase a red one. They have the best souvenirs! I love how the family has continued to cherish the big ole thermometer. It really makes Baker something special! I like supporting a local, family business vs a giant chain. Thanks for always making my stop worthwhile.

Amazing service! The selection is amazing so many! The value for these rocks/crystal are amazing…read moreand a great price very kind people. I highly recommend this place I can't stop going there! 100/100!!

Gentleman working the counter was super sweet! I only bought $50 worth of rings because they were…read moreall so cute, wish I would've gotten more item

Cute little shopping center in downtown Wrightwood that features a candy store, gift shop, and…read moreChristmas store with friendly customer service. Can buy tea and coffee as well as ice cream in the candy store as well. Have been here a few times to puruse the shops and enjoy a treat. The seasonal fudge is delicious and I highly recommend it. Also enjoy all the cut gifts they offer here. I bought some adorable peacock coffee mugs the last time I was here. Can't wait to see what unique treasures I find in the future here as well :)

Good hospitality, lots of cool things to buy and look at! And they sell ice cream can't go wrong…read morewith that :)

Oh my! I stopped in here to check out the trinkets but I stayed for lunch! The staff were so nice,…read morethey took their time with everything. It re-wired my nervous system stepping into this place. Enchanted is the perfect word to describe it. I got some crème brûlée tea which was phenomenal and I had a lunch platter that came with dessert! If you are in town, please do yourself a favor and stop by. It's warm and cozy, and feels like you landed at a cafe in Paris!

Amazing food , beautiful place and great customer service . Definitely worth the visit. I will be…read morevisiting again

Ten Thousand Villages is a fair-trade shop that carries merchandise from at least thirty-eight…read morecountries. It is woman-owned and displayed the LBGTQ+ Pride Flag in its window. Here you can find a wide variety of hand-crafted goods. And there is quite a myriad of objects on display. There are a large number of hand-woven bags, rugs and tapestries for use or display (or both). One wall is almost entirely devoted to jewelry. And there's a very large collection of pottery, including bowls, dishes and coffee mugs. This place is an excellent place to shop for those who are intrigued by foreign cultures. And the prices are extremely reasonable. And besides for being reasonable, you can find nice pieces in the under ten dollar range, well into the one hundred and fifty or more. There really is something for any budget. I was greeted when I entered the store and asked if I needed help...but was not asked every five minutes (something that I see as a major plus). Check out was a breeze with the clerk on duty. I will definitely come again.

I was on my way for groceries after my shift when I saw this cute shop that shares a parking lot,…read morebut with just about 20 minutes left until closing time. The manager Laurel was so kind and welcomed me in! She answered all of my questions and explained to me how to the items are sourced and selected for the shop. This is a BEAUTIFUL shop with the most incredible selection of affordable gifts and treasures. Bright, cheery, and well-organized. I didn't intend to buy so much, but I found something for each member of my family and a few friends, too. My favorites were the ornaments, children's area, kitchen items (aprons, dish towels) and the beautiful jewelry!! I had so much fun browsing and I am thrilled with my purchases. Thank you, Laurel! You are running a fab shop here in Pasadena and I can't wait to return!

Had some time before the movie started so I walked in & it has some cute essential items! Quality…read moresweatshirts, hats, slippers that are very plush, cool handbags, fun trinkets and kids animal hats. You get the feeling that they're eyeballing you & all I was doing was browsing and snapping pictures for my review. I didn't buy anything, although the prices were reasonable considering the location. Reading other reviews a lot of other customers were uncomfortable as well. It seems like there are too many stores in Big Bear that obviously have that as an ongoing situation. It's too bad there's so much theft going on or so much distrust. Not sure which but I hope they resolve it. Although I was greeted with a hello, how are you?

TLDR: Store tried to charge higher price than what their price tag stated and when asked, they…read moredeclined to honor their own pricing. The item (gloves) was tagged with one price. When I went to pay, they attempted to charge more than the displayed price. When I inquired, the initial employee was going to honor the price tag. A reasonable thing to do. After seeking the manager for approval, she declined to honor the tagged price. She said the other gloves were marked with the higher price, essentially acknowledging the error in their tagging of their merchandise. Considering I don't work there and didn't price tag their merchandise, it was really confusing why that was relevant. Also, this all begs the question of how many times they do this to their patrons? Is it company policy to price an item one thing and overcharge by 33% and hope no one notices? Just honor the price tag. Not difficult. You did it, not me. I'm a paying customer, who is in town regularly enough. I hope the $5 was worth it. You clearly needed it more than me. Bums.

We've been buying flowers here for decades and it's always an amazing experience. I ordered my mom…read moresome flowers for Mother's Day off a photo and they came more beautiful than the photo. On top of that they called to ask for a substitution because the current flowers weren't up to their standards. It's one of the most beautiful arrangements I've ever seen. Why shop online for delivery in a box when you can shop local, get better flowers and pay the same price!

The service was great! The lady who answered the phone was nice friendly and helpful. I got a…read morelast-minute corsage for my daughter for prom. That was pretty.The selection of colored flowers was awesome