The selection at Curios is VAST. You can find anything for any and everyone. If you want Hermosa Beach specific items or really cheeky greeting cards go to Curious. I do miss Either/Or Bookstore but Andrew and Brice did it right. (Hermosa resident since 1989) read more

We love this store and the owners. It's an amazing spot to pick up a birthday card or housewarming gift. 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. read more

Curious - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Love, Love this gift shop. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Great location just steps away 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. read more

Curious - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Stumbled upon this cute gift shop while exploring Hermosa and Im so happy I did! Their welcome sign says "come in, we're high" and I knew I was in for a treat lol! Cute stationary, hilarious greeting cards, home decor, jewelry, and so many gift options. We had fun just walking around, browsing, and laughing at the funny things they had. I was actually looking for a buddha statue for either my home or my office and they had some here. We love that. Everything was fairly priced and the staff were friendly too. Definitely check Curious out if you're in the area - I'm already tempted to go back for a few things that caught my eye. read more

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Another stop on my #StationaryStoreDay Crawl. What a gift shop! This place has everything! I love the array of jewelry here... I always say if you are traveling and need a perfect souvenir that says out of town without it being cheesy (and that no one will use) jewelry always is a safe bet. Plenty of sassy and feisty gift items as well but just know that you'll find a children's section, unique culinary items and the service is impeccable! I will say the one consistent thing I realize on my crawl this weekend was that most of these shops offered personal gift wrapping... I am so glad that stores are doing it again. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

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Love visiting this store. It has a lot of quirky items for sale and sells merch for each South Bay city. They will even wrap gifts and stamp initials for you. Loved the pride month display! read more

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I stumbled upon curious when I was in the Hermosa Beach area and starting a new pen pal hobby about 2 months ago! I was looking for a fun stationary shop and found this lovely gem! I had a lovely chat the first time with Andrew, one of the owners. (Saw them again this time around, and they remembered me, so talk about customer service!) I learned that most of their items are curated and locally made! You can see the passion for all things stationary and all things fun, quirky, and queer (hello!!! Sign me up for everything!) I just had to come back and get more! If you're to just window shop, you'll also have a lovely time talking with them and may just be tempted to buy at least one thing!!! I mean, how can you not!?! I got a cute "evil plots" memo pad, some fun stickers, and some beautiful cedar wood penicls! Things are a little pricey, but your shopping small, which is, at the end of the day, worth the price, in my opinion! So stop by, have a chat, buy something funky, or just admire the funness! read more

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When visiting in Hermosa Beach, we went into this awesome little store on Pier Ave! Took photos in their old-school photo booth with our grandkids! And shopped around looking at their very well stocked shop! Bought a darling little soapstone dotted heart for my stone heart collection. Lots of kids gifts, gifts for mom, gifts for dad, housewarming or host gifts too, and a beautiful candle collection including my favorite brand Voluspa. Oh and fun kitchen accessories. When you make it in, take your time browsing as they have something for everyone! And what I appreciated was something for every budget. Friendly shop owner too! read more

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I love this store, and others like it (there's a similar shop in Washington D.C. - not affiliated.) What? A store with high-quality cards, interesting doo-dads, fun odds-n-ends, funny socks and stuff that says "F*ck" etc. You know, the kind of shop you visit every few months and drop ~$30 or so on things you can't live without! Yesterday, it was greeting cards. The visit before it was socks. Next time it will be the Otto Octopus ceramic tray. As far as I can tell, the only thing missing is a bar. Lol... Love CURIOUS! 5 stars! read more

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If you're in hermosa and need a pick me up or just want to buy some good stuff you must make a stop at Curious. Its quite the shop, there is something for everyone! Cards, Candles, games, kitchen towels, stuff for your pets. Again it's a very unique store you need to come in and experience it yourself! read more

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Visiting from out of state and stopped by. Such a fun and cute shop. Tons of unique items you can give as gifts (or keep for yourself!). The owner of the store was super friendly and interested in chatting with us. He even gift wrapped an item I purchased as a gift. A must stop store!! read more

This is a great place if you're looking for a gift. They have a variety of items from jewelry, interesting books, fun socks, crystals, fun hand towels and oven mitts, candles, local Hermosa Beach gifts and an assortment of fun cool cards and an array of other nice gifts. The people who work there are super nice and helpful. I met one of the owners, I think his name is Andrew. Super cool and nice. They provided gift wrapping for only $1! I found the perfect birthday gift and the funniest birthday card for a dear friend. Curious is located where long time locals would recall Either Or Bookstore used to be. Metered street parking is available in front of the store. I'll definitely be back. read more

Absolutely obsessed with this place! Andrew, one of the owners, was so friendly and helpful. I got so many fun, unique, cute, etc. trinkets. I could be in this store for hours and still find all new things. I'm from out of town but next time I'm back in LA, I will be going to hermosa for Curious you're perfect! read more

What a curious and crazy collection of unique gift items. Whether you need just the right funny birthday card (raunchy or sweet), silly present, guy stuff (cocktail smoker?), cookbooks, goofy socks, special toy-- whatever, they have it. Reminds me of Spencer's back in the day. I miss the former bookstore, but this is a fun place to shop. read more

Such a cute little store with some unique items owned by the nicest people! Would go back to get books and other items.

I was doing some last minute Christmas shopping and strolled by this awesome store . What a great experience in this cute little shop. The perfect store to grab a last minute gift for anyone ! I will Definitely a customer for life! Bryce was friendly and so was his staff. Love this store you are perfect ! read more

Curious - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

The best gift shop in South Bay, I love this place. Staff is friendly and there are so many cool things to look at. I've bought several unique pieces to decorate my apartment. I could easily spend an hour in there perusing around. read more

Curation is spot on & we found the most perfectly unique hostess gift that nailed the assignment (campy Frankenstein puzzle), plus a free gift wrap with super cute handmade tag. Not to mention a pickle sucker for bestie's obscure love of pickles. Love our local shops! read more

I absolutely love curious. Every time I visit Hermosa Beach I stop in there and always find something I love

If you are looking for a unique gift idea, this is the place to shop. Even if you are not, this is a great store to pop your head into when in the area and look at all the great home decor, books, jewelry, etc the store has to offer. Even the layout of the store is inviting. There are steps that separate the store into multiple areas to slowly browse and appreciate the way the merchandise is artfully displayed. It makes the shopping experience enjoyable. I observed the same in the expressions of the other shoppers in the store. I did not purchase anything on this visit. I will have to remember to come here the next time I am looking for that unique, eclectic gift for a friend. I liked the different Buddhas they had displayed throughout the store. read more

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Curious is a novelty shop that offers unique and often times spiritually influenced items that are truly interesting. The shop is located right in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach on Pier Avenue. So, it is easy to get to and parking is abundant via metered street parking and in the nearby lot. Curious it's a spacious shop that is made up of separate rooms. Each room is fully stocked with an eclectic blend of items. What this shop is great for is finding that unique gift item or purchasing that curiosity piece that you never knew that you needed. Curious is a fun place to shop! read more

Curious - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

A shop full of the most unique, funny and curated items you could imagine. Perfect place for gifts, or a gift to yourself. Was in yesterday and the owner brought out wine for all the shoppers, creating an instant joyful little moment for all of us who were there. Framed family photos and thoughtful displays of the store's collections make it feel so personalized and authentically thoughtful. Absolutely love this store! read more

Curious - Family photos from the store owners - love the personal touches - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I one-of-a-kind!! This place is amazing and the ownership has done an amazing job. The products available are updated fairly regularly to adapt to each season or time of year. This is a great spot for finding obscure, unique, personal gifts! read more

Curious is my go to spot for gift shopping. If you take pride in the gifts you give and haven't been to curious, what are you doing with your life? Curious is a gay owned quirky lil gift shop. Doesn't matter what the occasion is, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, you name it - curious has you covered. They sell everything from jewelry to puzzles to cookbooks, wind chimes, socks, coffee table books, gag gifts, kids stuff, cards, they have literally everything!! You really can't miss with Curious. They offer to wrap your gifts too so if you're a last minute gift shopper and in a real time crunch this is your spot. read more

Stopped by the shop for the first time yesterday and it certainly won't be my last visit. They had such a great selection of high quality unique items. I had such a fun time browsing around the shop and loving the quirky items they had for sale. The prices were reasonable too. If anyone is shopping for a gift for me they would definitely find something I would love at this shop. I live in Orange County, but look forward to coming back when I can. read more

I was curious.......so I stopped in this shop last night. http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/jvC0zNFo3c6_20YDUiicOg/l As it turns out, I am the 4th reviewer to award five stars. They've been open about 8 months, I was told, and the proprietor was on site to give me the guided tour of their vintage glassware selections. There are two blenko glass vessels, huge ones, that knocked my socks off. The prices knocked my socks off, too.....haha......but extreme coolness does not come cheap. I was also enamored with a vintage footstool in perfect condition. The $95 price tag on that seemed fair. Lori did a great job describing the rest of the shop's inventory, so I won't repeat it. Suffice to say this shop is a fabulous spot to find a gift......for yourself as well as anyone else. curious? read more

Curious - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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This is my new favorite shop in Hermosa Beach. They sell custom made tables and bookshelves that have a clean retro look and feel to them. I covet them every time I'm in there. They're always painted in the crispest colors. I think if Aiden from Sex and The City had been from Silverlake he would have been making furniture that looked like these pieces. This store also carries entertaining books, off beat greeting cards, random housewares, gifts and jewelery. I recently purchased a great pair of earrings here, which reminds me I need to dash over to see if they have something similar in silver! read more

It turns out, I AM curious...... because I love this store! After a yummy lunch at New Orleans Cajun & Creole Cuisine a few doors up the hill, we walked into this store to browse. The adorable painted wood, pillow-lined dog beds outside made me want to get a doggie, the buddha heads Zenned me all out, the racy Christmas cards made me laugh, and I could NOT leave without taking home a multiple outlet plug that looked like a man for $23.50 (arms and legs are plug extensions!). The friendly guy there even told us the story of Oscar, the wee birdie who was named so before they found out HE was a SHE : ). Apparently, she flew right onto the shoulder of the store's owner when he was standing outside someplace. Sounds like it was meant to be! I love that this is a local small business, and that they have so many fun things to look at. I could get lots of people crossed off my Christmas list by coming back to this store, so I think I'll be shopping here again soon! read more

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Extremely unique and charming gift shop with great customer service and a wide range of products, from useful everyday items to gag gifts. I always have to stop by at least every month or so! read more

We often find ourselves in the South Bay, and Curious is amongst our must-visit locations when we are there. Bryce and his crew are truly the friendliest and funniest folks you could possibly meet. I love that he has a knack for the off-beat, inappropriate and hilarious. You will find something for everyone there - whether it is appropriate or not, that's up to you. Moreover, Bryce is a wonderful craftsman. He custom made a mirror for our home and did a lovely job. I have since contacted him about doing some work for a job I was working on and he was honest about what he could and couldn't do. I will continue to keep him in mind for design jobs that I come across and of course, for projects within our own home. Curious is a gem in Hermosa! read more

I love this store. I found some unique jewelry. This is not a store who highlights cards from papyrus. Don't get me wrong they are nice cards. But they are going more for support of the community. I noticed some things for the hard to buy. I came back twice in the same day and noticed things I hadn't noticed earlier. Andrew was very informative about the jewelry designers and this is not an over priced shop at all. Just an all around great place to shop and a great experience in this store. read more

Let me begin with this: I WANT TO BUY EVERYTHING IN THIS STORE! I was walking down to the Strand, exploring the area while I was in town this past weekend, when I happened upon this cute little boutique-ish looking store. Upon entering, I fell in love with pretty much every single item inside, from the furniture to the books and down to accessories and jewelry. Everything is interesting and unique and super vintage with a modern edge, but not in the overdone kitschy kind of way that you can find anywhere. The store owner is also a friendly and personable guy, and his employee working made great and genuine conversation. I would be hard-pressed not to support a place like this, and I hope it does well! read more

If curiosity killed the cat, I may as well drop dead because I love this store and can never stop [window] shopping here. The perfect place to find a unique gift for a birthday, christmas, or maybe even for yourself but it's can definitely be hit or miss (with a majority of hits). I love browsing through the tight spaces filled with the owner Bryce's handcrafted and refurbished furniture: everything from coffee tables, bookshelves, nightstands, mirrors, and he also customizes names & words/phrases into nautical wood carvings. Bryce also makes store brand soaps, lotions, and shampoo which all smell fantastic! I especially love the coconut and vanilla scents. A bar of soap is about $4, so a bit pricey but it is handmade.. Other random assortment of trinkets you can find at Curious are: eclectic jewelry (there's always a sale rack!), coffee table books and greeting cards (most of which are hilarious), and a ton of other trinkets you'll just have to go and see for yourself! read more

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Ended up giving the belated bday cards to my co-workers but decided NOT to give them each a mystery balloon just because I am not close to them and don't want to make them feel awkward so I ended up returning them for store credit. I ended up enjoying what I bought for me which was some kick ass pencils with motivational messages for when I write and also some very cool postcards to send to my favorite people. I LOVE coming here to shop for gifts or just for myself and making me happy when I can't seem to make other people happy. read more

I visited Curious late last week with my husband and mom in tow. While I didn't purchase anything, I easily could splurge at least once a month on jewelry, cards, and home decor for myself and as gifts for other people here. Too bad I don't live in Hermosa Beach! The prices are... meh, I thought reasonable for most things and a little high for others. But it's a locally owned store, I believe, and I'm a fan of those types of places. The staff is exceptionally nice. Can we say unique gift items? There is nothing more disappointing than going to a "ma & pop" shop and finding items that were in a different shop just up the street. This isn't the case for "Curious"--at least not that I'm aware of. And there are items every single place you turn. I had to go through the store numerous times and don't think I saw everything still. It's not a real "touristy" store, in my opinion. My mom, who is from Texas, wanted a few "souvenirs," but I knew this before taking her in here. She didn't find the typical boring "I love Cali" stuff, but cuter stuff instead! There were some pretty hilarious children's books in the back. I regret not picking at least one of them up. Oh, how I will visit this shop every time I'm anywhere near HB... Review #161 read more

I love this shop so much. I loved the way it is decorated and all the products they sell. They have a wide variety of products. These products are either cute, fun, cool, or entertaining. I went the day before mother's day and they offered gift wrapping. They started a stamp card that offers 20% off once you fill it up. read more

This place is great! I love how easy it is to find unique gifts here. The political humor items are so funny, the jewelry is adorable and lots of novel/unique decor. I never leave this store empty handed, love it! read more

Loved this place, the quirky cards, gifts, and jewelry till the girl at the register made a dumb Asian joke. I can take jokes but c'mon. Perhaps be aware of the shit you say? Bye. Thank god Lundeen's in Culver City is on my way home from work. read more

Had exactly what I wanted.... Finger puppets! Thanks!!! read more

Such a cute little store with tons of gifts to get for yourself or for friends! Kind of pricey, but so many cute thangs. Went inside to get some birthday gifts for friends, and found really cute jewelry for them. The owner? I assume was very nice during checkout, and she even wrapped the gifts individually for me! The bags were made out of newspaper (but so cute), and stamped it with the letters of their names. Love the little details!! read more