Reminiscent of my early years growing up, it's the "corner store" where you could buy a bottle of…read moreRC or Coke and grab a bag of chips or Hostess product. Very early 60's ..... if you like that kind of store. A real nostalgic market loaded with just about everything you need for the day. This place is busy during the summer because it's about 1/2 mile from Main St. So walking to DTSB to get drinks, chips, etc for the beach, then walking back is a real pain, hence Dolphin Market is a true "convenience" store for beach goers, as well as for locals. When in Seal Beach, drop by and visit during your walking tour. Happy Shoppin' and Fight On!

My love for the neighborhood corner market runs deep. My love for corner markets like the Dolphin…read moreMarket runs much deeper. I'm sure everyone can recall the small mom & pop corner market where they grew up, how it held untold treasures behind cabinets, under shelves and in the coolers. Cold soda pop, NiHis, jaw-breakers, ice cream bars, it was all here. Remember asking your parents for a quarter and running off with your friends to that market? Ken, the proprietor, says he owns over fifty surfboards. And I believe him cuz I think a third of them are here. They hang from the ceiling, lean against walls or lie on the floor waiting for some attention. Mop-headed, blond-haired kids come in wearing nothing more than bathing suits covered in sand and dried saltwater to stare in wide wonder at the waves these boards must have seen in their day. 8x10" faded photographs of ancient surf stars sliding down monstrous waves cover holes in the walls. Bobble-heads, mostly baseball characters, stare down impassively and watch the show from on high between rows of collectible Coke cans and the flotsam and jetsam of a lifelong collector. This is Ken's world. Wife "Barbie" runs their day care center. Maintaining two businesses means the "Open" sign isn't hung regularly but, as summer approaches, you'll spot it more and more as you walk up from the beach looking for that cold brew and hot story of how that ceiling-slung "Trestles Special" once carved delicious tracks across a sparkling blue wave. Deep love indeed.

I visited Seoul Stop specifically to find my Soju wireless microphone / speaker. I didn't expect to…read moreend up falling in love with this store. They have everything that a woman around my age wants but don't need. You can pretty much find everything from Korean snacks to Korean skincare here. They also have a Ramen station if you're feeling hungry. A must visit for anyone around the area!

Seoul Stop is an all-in-one Korean convenience store with a DIY ramen station, Korean snacks &…read moredrinks, cosmetics (mostly Korean beauty products), blind boxes, and living essentials. The store is located on Level 2 of The Source OC. [Parking]: Free parking is available in The Source OC parking structure. [Experience]: The snacks are fairly overpriced, but keep in mind that most of them are imported from South Korea. They have a decent selection of Sanrio merchandise, but I wouldn't say the product quality is top of the line. [Conclusion]: Overall this is a nice retail shop to check out if you are visiting The Source OC.

DO NOT USE THE ATM HERE OR ANY CARDS. This place has employees that use devises to steal your…read moremoney. Getting the police involved today along with a bbb complaint. Same person that works there who was asking to venmo me somehow has my debit card info and all I did was withdrawal money to pay my lotto.

I ordered snacks from uber eats from this location and I got a bag full of opened almost all ate…read morerandom items. I called the driver and he said the people over the counter just handed it to him like that. What a joke of a company. A bunch of scum Indians. Go scam some more people you low life's

Getting gas is basic. Carwash?...that's another story. Slowest automated carwash. Really. Won't be…read moreback.

12/26/22 Before we are dead in the water, we grabbed a coupling gallons at the nearest Chevron…read morestation. It was fast & convenient at $4.69/gallon. It's one of the nicest & clean looking Chevron stations I've ever seen! Oh and it has two EV spots. We're in we're our, no muss no fuss. See ya! Places to go, things to do:)

The current owner is so nice..he really loves the community!!! And always gives a little…read moreconversation to who ever comes in to shop!!! Trying to get him to get lotto so I can just run to the corner and get my tickets and scratchers...we truly love him.

I was actually surprised when I went inside, actually really good prices, well stocked, cashier was…read morevery nice and sweet, definitely coming back when I need some caffine or snacks also have good variety for food items.

The Locker has all the attributes of a good corner shop. Booze, snacks, smokes, lotto tickets, and…read morea personable owner who'll remember his usual customers. Ambiance? You can't beat the classic sign hanging over the entrance.

The location is convenient, and the staff is friendly…read more My gripe is the pricing, everything at a premium! I was perplexed and made some comment when my ONE Cutwater drink rang in at $6.50, the man up front in the pink shirt even said, "Very expensive my friend." Talk about a truth bomb. Like a Steven Segal punch, what do you do with that? No defense when the store unapologetically calls it as it is. Location, convenience and cleanliness come with a premium price.

October 2024 | Avalon Catalina Island: From the moment I stepped into the store to buy snacks,…read morewhich were plentiful, the vibe was perfect and so was the music! The woman who helped me at the counter was so cool and down to earth! She was appreciating the music as well! Hahaha! Abe's is a cool place that's open late until midnight, as many of the stores and convenient stores close quite early on the island! I was happy with a handful of snacks to go, score! Thanks again for the friendly customer service!

Decent beer selection and even a grab bucket for individual beers at about $2.00 per. The bottled…read morewater is expensive for Crystal Geyser, but we are on an island, so it is what it is. Small space but plenty good enough.

Belmont Heights is so lucky to have great local businesses like this one…read more Ma 'n Pa Grocery is the cutest pop-up grocery around. They have all your typical liquor store needs: alcohol, sodas, snacks, beach items, etc. But they also come packed with fruits and veggies and favorite premade lunch/dinner items. You'll find an extensive selection of coleslaw, sandwiches, desserts, pre-marinated meats and more. I recently grabbed a turkey sandwich on a hoagie roll and a slice of lemon bundt cake (my payment for doing a social activity.) I noticed several people ordering their large steamed artichokes, so I'll need to return to fully understand the hype! Their catering menu is pretty extensive - it legit includes 20+ meat options. I definitely plan to take advantage of this when my parents visit next.

Such a cute local mom & pop market in the "cut". Located deep within the neighborhood, it's a place…read moremostly locals would even know about. Parking: 4/5. No parking lot but there is parallel street parking in the neighborhood. Facility: 4/5. No frills, super cute and eclectic. If you're visiting Long Beach, I'd say this is a place you might want to stop grab a bite to eat and snap a few pics. Only a few tables outside to eat at, but people come and go fairly quickly. I didn't see a bathroom so I'm not sure if there is one. Service: 5/5. Fast friendly, no issues. Food: 3/5. We got breakfast burritos and since I'm such a breakfast burrito snob, this one wasn't bad, but was far from the best I've had. It was fresh and was made exactly to my specifications. Overall I would come here again in a heartbeat because the store has so many cute unique items and I love places like this!