Best dang record shop in the OC. Great selection of new and old lps, cds and cassettes, wonderful,…read moreknowledgeable staff, fair prices, always new stuff coming in. And a real part of the community! Support local record stores! If you are passing by on the 5 worth a stop as it is literally just off the exit ramp. And if you live in the OC make this your regular. Also I saw a couple of one star reviews on here that were absolute nonsense. FYI I bought that Ween record on RSD and guess what I showed up at 3AM to get on line like the other die hards that wanted something bad enough to wake up early, Tom does the fairest, best and most orderly RSD I've ever experienced. An absolute pleasure. :)

There are quite a few indie records stores in OC, but Moldy Toes is easily my favorite! I've been…read moregoing there for years, and since day one it has always been a pleasant experience. Everyone that works there is super friendly and helpful. And just like any great record store, the staff always has amazing recommendations for new music to check out. The store is just the right size to not be overwhelming, everything is well organized, and there is enough room in the bins to make it easy to flip through the records. 10 out 0f 10 for shoppability. In addition to a great new and used vinyl selection, they also carry cd's, cassettes, turntables, speakers, stickers, action figures, t-shirts and more. If you're into music, then you'll definitely find something you need at Moldy Toes. And on the off chance that you don't find something you want, there are lots of other cool little shops to check out in the neighborhood.

The first time I went here, they were super friendly and help me with everything, for example, I…read moreask for a specific comic book issue and they go straight to helping me look through the boxes, their probably the best comic book stores in OC, I'll probably shop here for the next 10 years

This store is great - the staff is knowledgeable and they clearly have a love for all things comic…read morerelated. They have a great comic selection and if they don't have it in stock, they will gladly order it for you! I will definitely be back to visit!

Super cool music store in Laguna Beach. Has records, CD's, cassette tapes, band shirts, etc. great…read morevibes inside and out. There's parking nearby that was pretty easy to get and it's fun walking up and down the street checking out the shops. This place has a great selection, good prices, and welcoming community!

Sound Spectrum is one of the oldest record shops in OC and is definitely an OG in the game. This…read moreshop is located in Laguna Beach where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a quirky and fun setup with a good amount of crates to dig through. Despite its old age, this shop has an amazing selection of old school and modern records. They definitely have some rare finds that I have not seen at other record shops! Overall, all of the staff here are friendly and welcoming and the record prices are fair. I did not want to break the bank, but some of my fave finds I saw here were Mk.Gee, Orion Sun, Faye Webster, and Playboi Carti. Definitely stop by if you are in the area and spend some time browsing!

Biff was incredibly generous. My wife and I stopped by today with our marine friends. He gave a…read moreguitar away to one of the guys and we picked up some strings, a Johnny Cash hymnal record, and purchased another guitar. I was blessed by our conversation and will definitely be coming back. Thanks for being a cool dude Biff! See you soon 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

On a previous SD trip, (on a Sunday) we discovered this record store and bought a bunch of albums…read morein the bins outside. So when driving through San Clemente again (Sunday) I was looking forward to scouring the bins for some more finds. So I got to the store and there were no bins outside but an OPEN sign was lit up in the window so I just assumed the shopping moved inside instead. Nope. It wasn't open at all even though their website and Yelp says they're open on Sundays. They could definitely do better and change their hours on their website and Yelp so I wouldn't be so bummed on a Sunday.

Service was great. Selection was great. Value was great. Everything is great…read more Will be back

I was amazed I have just found this spot and I was happy I did. I got a friend who loves this as…read moremuch as I love comics. I got a good service when I had questions and was able to find what I wanted. The place got good amount of everything for a person who just started or just wants to explore the art work of comics this place got it all. The value is more on the person. I say it all has it value in the eye of the beholder!

Such an amazing place and the people who own and run it are incredibly kind and helpful.read more

This hidden gem is chock full of the books from classic literature to the latest bestsellers. The…read moreprices are often $1.00 to $2.00 and only 50 cents for paperbacks. Adult fiction and non fiction as well as favorites for young children and teens. Profits from sales benifit the Rancho Santa Margarita Library (which is attached to the store). It's a win-win for the library and shoppers. They also have a selection of DVD's, Music CD's and audio books.

WOW! What an amazing place to visit for the avid sports collector. The owner Stan is amazing! He…read moretook the time to show us all the cards and players we were looking for. He was very sweet and accommodating to my children, he played trivia and gave away sports cards while encouraging the kids to enjoy themselves! I definitely need to come back multiple times just to see all that there is to offer. Thank you for an amazing experience, Stan!

Great selection, but the service from Stan was what made this store worth going to. He is the best!read more

Hands down one of the best customer experiences I've ever had. Blake was absolutely awesome. He…read moretook the time to teach me how to play the game, walked me through everything without making me feel rushed or overwhelmed, and gave me a ton of great pointers and tips along the way. He also helped me figure out exactly what I needed to get started instead of just trying to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't need. You can tell he genuinely cares about the game and about making sure people have a great experience. I walked in not really knowing what I was doing and left feeling excited, confident, and ready to play. Truly an amazing experience. Huge thanks to Blake for going above and beyond. I'll absolutely be coming back!

3 stars are for average performance as a card shop, nothing special…read more 2 stars are given because this place lacks some basic business common sense. I normally choose to support local card shops rather than ordering online but that is changing now. Card shops used to be a place where you would go as a kid and look around and purchase a pack or two. These people want you to support their shop but they don't really care about the card shop experience. Case in point is I showed up with my 2 kids and there was a line of about 50 people outside. The people outside said to go inside if you aren't there for some random card release for a specific genre. I was there to grab starter decks from Magic for my son and I and then pokemon for him and his sister to open. We were turned away at the door and told to wait in line; couldn't even browse the store. In what world is having a 5 year old and a 3 year old wait behind 50 grown adults who are there for another card release in 96 degree weather the classic card shop experience? I will not be returning as I had to come back and drop another $1200 that evening so my kids weren't entirely let down, but that was the last time. After talking to two cashiers about it, they didn't seem to care at all. Not expected since it's minimum wage but I don't see this place sticking around in a decade or if there's another government shutdown for whatever BS reason. I have probably spent about 10k this past year at this store which isn't much (I only go in once a month if that) but if they keep catering to scalpers that drive from all over verses their local community, they will not reach much success. I run a 50 million dollar company so they should take my advice because this shit is basic. Here's a thought, have a dedicated cashier or POS tablet to go and check out everyone outside instead of making toddlers stand in line in nearly 100 degree weather. Use your brain. As of right now, this place is NOT kid or family friendly.