This is my go-to gift shop in town. The selection is beautifully curated, thoughtful without…read morefeeling generic, and I've genuinely never left disappointed. The owner is incredibly intuitive, and has an amazing eye. I always ask for her advice, and she somehow always points me to the right gift for the right person. It makes gift-buying feel effortless and actually enjoyable. If you want something meaningful and well chosen, this is the place.

Fun local store in West Adams! Great for gifts for friends and family of all ages. Staff is…read moreincredibly friendly and helpful too. Can be a bit on the pricier side, but perfect when you're in a pinch for a quick yet thoughtful gift. Just be sure to check the hours to make sure they're open.

My husband and I have been coming to Lundeen's for years. Since long before the pandemic we have…read moremade a point of stopping by every time we are in Culver City. We are always curious to see what new finds they have on display. This is one of those local gems that we hope stays in the neighborhood a long, long time. There is always something funny, clever, or creative to explore. Many of their items are unique to the LA area or support local creatives. We've bought countless gifts for family, friends, and let's admit it - ourselves - here. They manage to include a wide variety of housewares, games, books, toys, art and craft supplies, jewelry, decor, and accessories into a cozy shop. There is an assortment of cards for life's many occasions, with creative sentiments and plenty of personality to express what you can't always find the words to communicate. We have spent many happy afternoons just browsing through the aisles and considering what we might want to buy. Upon reaching the register, there is always a friendly face to greet you and offer to wrap your purchases if they are gifts. We love that they take the time to select a combination of ribbon colors with the type of gift and recipient in mind! Thank you Lundeen's for being a bright spot in the city that offers genuine friendly service and real personality, and an opportunity to see and hold things before you buy them - a nice alternative to endless scrolling through online web stores!

Very nice gift shop. Has everything that you could get for a person. Books, greeting cards,…read morestationery items, baby items, Ayala teas, Savon bath products, etc. Service was kind, and I had come in for the 3rd Annual Stationery Store Day crawl; this was their first year participating. I was happy to see that they had the official SSD merchandise too. There is a parking garage within easy walking distance. Respectfully Reviewed.

The sweetest shop with some truly beautiful and unique pieces! A very welcoming energy as soon as…read moreyou walk through the door. The shop owner, Carol, is so kind and personable. She's very easy to talk to and I loved getting a chance to sit and learn about her and her shop. Her beautiful cat Ricky is just too cute and loves to be pet! Definitely stop by if you're looking for one of a kind pieces to add to your collection and to talk with Carol :) You'll be glad you did!

I've shopped at Just Tantau tor years! Carol had unique and cool jewelry and is so helpful with…read morerepairs and custom jewelry'. I live my typewriter key cuff links and just made a necklace using keys once again

great customer service & awesome products! such a wide selection of products and prices are…read morereasonable!

They Pygmy Hippo is a GEM! It is so well curated and the store owner, Emmy, is so welcoming and…read morehelpful. If you need a unique gift that you cannot find anywhere else, go to Pygmy. I found the best gifts for my bosses. Excellent quality and I could tell how much Emmy loved her store and it shows. Just great energy, products and service! Can't wait to go back.

What a lovely peaceful place to spend time if you need a unique gift or to pick a book to become…read moreenlightened about important issues!

I was deeply disturbed by what I found at Watermelon Books. The bookstore appears saturated with…read morepro-Palestinian political activism and material presenting a deeply one-sided, hostile portrayal of Israel and Jewish identity. Rather than offering a balanced range of perspectives, the selection gives the impression of an ideological project built around vilifying Israel. There is a fundamental difference between criticizing the Israeli government and promoting narratives that demonize Israel, erase Jewish history, or normalize hostility toward Jews. That distinction matters, and a bookstore that presents political messaging as unquestionable truth deserves scrutiny, particularly when the subject involves a conflict surrounded by so much misinformation and historical distortion. What makes this especially troubling is the apparent lack of intellectual balance. A bookstore is free to champion a political perspective, but customers are equally entitled to question the narratives it promotes and whether it makes room for historical context, competing evidence, and perspectives that challenge its worldview. I support free expression, including the right to advocate for Palestinians. But advocacy for one people should not come at the expense of Jewish people, Jewish history, or the legitimacy of Jewish self-determination. I left deeply concerned by the message conveyed by this store's selection.

Super rude place. 3 people sitting down literally ignoring…read more Not one person greeted me and watched them go up to others. There were several art books would have possibly been interested in, but just an unfriendly spot I didn't want to support. Maybe they thought I didn't have money :)

OK is by far my favorite store in all of Los Angeles -- actually, in all of the world. Everybody…read morewho works here is genuinely lovely, knowledgeable, patient, and kind, and it's truly such an oasis of joy and humor and intellect. The selection of items is so unique and special; I buy all my gifts here and the recipients are always blown away by the creativity of the gifts and also the AMAZING GIFT WRAPPING (I apologize for likely being the source of my paper cuts). OK the Store is a true godsend and we are all so lucky to live in a world where such a gem exists.

This is a late, but important review! We were invited to my child's classmate's birthday party in…read moreearly October. We didn't know the family or child well, only that he was turning four and has an older brother. I purposely wanted to shop local and support an independent business, and a quick search on Yelp led me here. We arrived about an hour before closing on Saturday, which was great because parking meters end at 4pm and we found parking out front easily. We were greeted by an employee behind the desk as we walked in. She asked if there was anything she could help us find, and I let her know we were first time customers looking for a birthday gift with the details mentioned above. She let us know the layout of the store, her suggestions, but let us look freely. Over time more customers arrived with small children, and received the same courteous service. The store is clean and curated. I appreciated seeing well made toys and items inspiring imaginative play, rather than cheap plastic with distracting lights or sounds. I eventually chose a doctor play set as well as some items for my own children, such as animal figures and stamp markers. They offer free gift wrapping, which is a nice touch. The one alarming fact that stood out is that there were many empty storefronts on their block, so it's more important than ever to support our local economy. Their prices reflect investment in well made items, so I would not come here expecting big box store deals. In a world full of Target and Amazon, I would rather spend my money supporting a local, independent business. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back with our kids this holiday season.

Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts is a neighborhood toy store that mostly sells toys for babies and kids…read more Visitors will find toys like puzzles, stuffed animals, toy trains, Perfect Petzzz, wooden toys from Plan Toys and Tender Leaf, dolls, BRIO trains, etc. This is the shop for parents who are looking for quality toys and are not overly worried about price tags. P.S. - Metered parking only, but this part of Miracle Mile is not very busy so I had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon.

I have been purchasing musical instruments from Koreana Gifts and Arts for several years now. As I…read morelive in Australia, all of my communications and transactions have been done via the internet and email. Every time I have researched an new instrument, and wished to obtain more information about it, Billy has always replied back to me with photos, information and the open offer to ask 'more' questions.. just to ensure I make the right purchase and acquire the instrument that is most suitable for my needs. Koreana Gifts and Arts is professional, friendly, and has always looked after me as a customer. Billy cannot do enough to ensure customer satisfaction. It is clear that this is more than a business for Billy. He has a connection to this store and to the history and cultural/musical/artistic functions that its stock reflects. I cannot wait to visit when I am in the USA next, and see the place from where I have acquired my much loved instruments. I give Koreana Gifts and Arts 5 stars due to its exceptional thorough, friendly and professional service.. even for those of us all the way across the Pacific!

One stop shop for Korean traditional artifacts, books, vases, lacquer goods, ham or hahm boxes,…read morejewelry boxes, fans, mirrors, ceramics, and more! Walking into Koreana, I felt like Bastian from Neverending Story finding a safe haven in an antique store.

Hosted my daughter's 7th birthday party in Arteria and it was amazing! Fun even for adults…read more First of all, this place is super clean, modern and absolutely gorgeous. I think, LA needs more places like that! Secondly, Ana and her husband are so on top of everything, they reply to your emails fast, they listen to your ideas and they try really hard to make your special day hassle free. They are very organized and they took care of almost everything. They worked with us from start to finish. We had Ice cream inspired art party...the cutest idea ever! Kids made some art and crafts together with Ana. Ana is an amazing artist and helps you create a beautiful art that you can take home. How awesome is that! My daughter and all my guests loved the party!

Place kind of blew me away. I got some gift ideas for my work crew and coworkers that are into…read moredecorating art. I was greeted by friendly employees. Place had some interesting gift shop ideas. Nothing too expensive. Nice small business here with some great items to offer. I was impressed with Arteria. I will be back for more.

Love this store. They have really cute sanrio merch that's reasonably priced. Please keep in mind…read morethat this stuff is from overseas and with the current climate, things will be a bit pricier. They have really cool sanrio merch that's I rarely see in person. I absolutely love the stationery. I always pick up sticky notes and pens here.

If you're fancy like me, I don't see why you wouldn't like this shop! Right next to the food court…read moreat Koreatown Plaza, I usually pop in before a bite. Now I don't usually bring other people's reviews into my own, but...Did someone really give 1 star because they bought what they thought was the real Stanley Cup? ^_^ Well, you won't find stuff like that here. It's all gifts and cute stuff, fun things and just an adorable-ness overload with some anime and Kpop stuff thrown in. I'm 100 years old and my friends & I loved Mashimaro when we were little! I was SO happy to see a black and gray Mashimaro tote in the store. It was overpriced at $80, as are most things in here, but it's not absolutely terrible pricing. I mean it's vintage at this point, lol. In general, the pricing here isn't quite as bad as you'd think within a mall. The store is overpacked with items squeezed in to maximize the small store space. I think the merchandise may have been upgraded since reviews from several years ago because I didn't see anything that was not decent to high quality. I'll definitely shop here again.