Love this place! So happy it's here in Midtown Ventura. They had the new Johnny Blue Skies and it…read moremade my 6yo so stoked. He's a big fan of Grady's! So am I!

Super dope, cool spot record store I had driven around a few places looking for needle replacements…read morefor my turntables and of course they had them here. Mom and Pops style shop, which I love which also gives to their variety of different records. Pricing is decent cool location I really fell in love with this spot. They also have a lot of used equipment for sale if you're having a hard time finding vinyl or in my case, needle replacements check this place out awesome polite, staff ambience.

I love coming here-- good selection and cozy vibes. They didn't have an album I was looking for…read more(the Twilight soundtrack) but were able to order it for me!

I've been coming to this place for over 20 years, even though it is a trek and I have a few good…read morestores near me, Record Outlet always seems to have stuff that the other stores don't. I was looking for a copy of MC5 "Kick Out the Jams" for over a year, and I found it within 30 seconds of walking in! They may be a bit pricy, but it is worth it to find those gems that you just can't get at other record stores. And the staff has great taste in music, they play obscure stuff and I often discover new artists when I visit. They are knowledgeable and helpful and pleasant. Highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for that old school record store vibe... you won't regret it!

The 2 shops are such great little used bookshops. It's not only a great place to shop, they have so…read moremuch, but it's a great way to give back to the library.

This is a great place to spend a few hours with toddlers/kids. Beautiful space, lovely lighting,…read morelarge and well organized book selection. I'm thankful for this public space and the public services available here.

I don't say this lightly, but **A Hidden Fortress is hands down the best TCG shop I've ever been…read moreto. I've been around card shops for a long time, and most places get one or two things right. This place gets everything right. The selection is fantastic, the shop is clean and well organized, and it actually feels like a space designed for players, not just transactions. You can tell immediately that this isn't just a store, it's a community hub. What really sets it apart is the people. The staff are knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely care about the players walking through the door. That's not something you can fake, and it shows in how the community shows up. Whether you're brand new to TCGs or deep in the hobby, you feel like you belong there. They also do a phenomenal job supporting events and keeping the scene active. There's always something going on, and it creates that energy that great local game stores used to have, but a lot of places have lost. If you're anywhere near Simi Valley and into trading cards, this place isn't just worth checking out, it's worth going out of your way for. Absolute gem.

Wish I could recommend this place, but the hours are absolutely terrible If you have any sort of…read morejob at all. I have tried so so many times just to come here before or after work and every single time it is closed. Back when i was your unemployed friend on a Tuesday it was great fun! Not too sweaty

It's a small shop that specializes in vinyl but they have some CDs, too. Many of the CDs are in…read moreboxes stacked on other boxes so unless you plan on reorganizing the boxes, you might be stuck just looking at the CDs in the top box. That's what I did and I still found some gems. The vinyl selection is very good and you will probably find some good stuff, if you dig around. They have some tapes, too, but please tell me you don't buy or listen to tapes. This is a cool shop that is worth spending some time and cash (or credit cards) in, if you are a music lover.

There is street parking or free parking garage across the street. This is a smaller location with…read morelots of records and CDs to choose from. The used CDs and occasional unopened CDs are reasonably priced. It will take a bit of time to find items so drop by when you have time. It can be a bit crowded which makes it hard to move around. The service is good, if he isn't busy he will help you locate a specific artist request. There is an added fee when using a credit card.

I fell in love instantly with this little book shop. The older gentleman was so kind and patient…read morewith my questions. There's books galore. I came here during my lunch break and was very pleased to find that there were a lot of people here.

I'd give this place 100 stars if I could. There's nothing that I like more than to spend a couple…read moreof hours on Saturday digging through old books. I bring my 4 year old down here and we have an amazing collection of children's books from here. The volunteers here are an amazing group of people, friendly and helpful. You probably aren't necessary going to find anything specific but that's not what you are here for, you are here to dig through books and find hidden treasures. Most books are a dollar or less. They also take donations of all kinds, including clothes. LOVE LOVE LOVE