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    The Library Store

    The Library Store

    4.7(48 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    TRENDY LITTLE STORE w/ GREAT FINDS! Central Library's "The Library Store" is a current,…read morewell-stocked gift shop with buzzy reads and stylish merch. I loved seeing their pocket-sized collection from their genre-specific books to celebrity finds. I spotted a Chappel Roan book among other favorites. Additionally, they had a selection of Heated Rivalry novels and other fan-favorites. I definitely see myself coming here more often, too bad my booklist is currently full. My Mom and I got a few items (a small version of Macbeth, socks, mug, etc.). Staff were pretty polite but a little awkward, I think they're on high-alert for shoplifters. The store was neat and tidy. Lighting was dim and the store wasn't packed. As this is a gift shop in LA, library-specific merch is slightly pricy. However, the quality of the goods are great. If you're entering through the backside of the library go straight down the entrance hallway a bit and turn to your right. The Library Store is hard to miss!

    I felt like a kid walking into a candy store while visiting this charming and well curated gift…read morestore in historic LA Central Library! When I heard the greeting, I said "im definitely walking out of here with a gift or two," I got four! And, why not? It feels good to support the Library and get something special too :)

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    The Library Store - Reading Brings Us Together T-shirt

    Reading Brings Us Together T-shirt

    The Library Store - Print of Central Library and 72 branch libraries. Exclusive to The Library Store.

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    Hightide Store DTLA - If you love Japan and crafts/knick-knacks you'll love this place. Makes me miss Japan so much.

    Hightide Store DTLA

    4.5(57 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Downtown

    I had a good shopping experience at Hightide Store DTLA. The store has a nice aesthetic, with a lot…read moreof open displays and wood-style color themes. Their selection of products is great for stationary enthusiasts. I purchased some pens from Penco, which is a flagship brand of High Tide. The store is located at the Row DTLA, which is a recently renovated shopping area. I'm generally not a big fan of downtown, but this place was really nice. It felt safe and there was plenty of parking. Overall I would definitely recommend Hightide for stationary shopping. Pros: -Great section of unique products. -The store has a fun vibe -Plenty of parking. 2 hours free. -Located in a nice shopping area. Cons -some of their products like the pen cases are a bit too expensive in my opinion. -it is a small space so it can get crowded during peak shopping hours.

    Hightide is a Japanese brand that specializes in office supplies and stationery. This Hightide…read moreStore DTLA location opened in July 2018 and the store expanded into the neighboring space in November 2023. The neighboring space is called Hightide Annex which focuses on apparel goods. Recently Hightide Store New York City was opened in December 2025. [Parking]: Free 2-hour parking at the parking structure for ROW DTLA. [What to expect]: A classic Japanese stationery shop with notebooks, specialty pens, planners, bags, etc. They carry brands like Hobonichi and Penco. [Conclusion]: A cute stationery shop for those looking for well-known and high-quality Japanese stationery products, but the shop felt like it was missing an extra personal and local touch.

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    Bunkado - Funky, felt tiger ornament

    Bunkado

    4.7(80 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown
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    30 years ago I remember seeing ornate beautiful dishes and lots of cds! now it seems they have a…read morefun, eclectic mix of stuff. there were practical things (like a veggie shredder & lots of tabi), cool postcards, clothing items & also displays by local artisans... which sort of gave it a gallery-like feel. we ended up purchasing an artisanal hoji-cha & an ear picker. LOL, had to get one.

    We had some time to kill and so decided to peruse around Little Tokyo and stumbled upon this shop…read more They had a TON of fun Japanese gift items and decor like stationary, postcards, kitchenware, maneki nekos, origami paper, and so much more. They also had a lot of traditional items/supplies for tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimonos. I had fun looking through all the items as it brought me back to our summer in Japan. Apparently they have a long standing history in LA, having opened in 1946 after World War II. The shop occupies the site of the first Japanese-owned business in Los Angeles, circa 1890's. Pretty cool! I have a soft spot for everything animal shaped and soo.... I picked up a fun/odd felt tiger Christmas ornament, a cat pen, and a super cute bronze cat shaped spoon that hangs on the side of your cup. Did I need it? No.... but it's fun and makes me happy. Haha! Overall, great shop to browse around and find some unique gift items. They even wrap up your purchases in paper bags like they do in Japan. I LOVE IT!

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    Koreatown Plaza - Totoro cap

    Koreatown Plaza

    4.0(271 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Koreatown
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    Koreatown Plaza has everything you could want. You can explore a variety of shops offering…read moreclothing, cosmetics, health products, home goods, jewelry, and the best food court in town. Parking is for a fee, but they validate at most stores and some of the eateries. It has the best of Korean cuisine for every budget. You can have great noodles and spend less than 15$. The wide variety of restaurants, from sizzling street food and noodle soups to crispy katsu and savory dumplings are the reason we often go. We love to have lunch or dinner there. The people that work there are so nice and will help you, especially in the shops. I am often looking for the latest comic for my grandson and they are always there to help. They keep the entire mall spotless and comfortable. It is a great time.

    + Bustling Korean commercial area. Lots of coming and going…read more Nice place to take a break from the downtown LA hustle. - The restrooms in the food court were completely closed, so I had to search a bit farther. If they have to do maintenance, they should avoid doing so during such busy hours. + Nicole's Coffee Shop was kind enough to validate my parking without me buying anything. I decided to support their business anyway. - The food court is very limited on hydrating, healthy drinks. I had barely walked around inside the Plaza for 15min when suddenly all the lights went out. Inside H-Mart was so dark. I ran outta there. Sunlight still shown through the windows, thankfully. Everyone was confused. I rushed back to my car in the parking garage and booked it outta there. Thankfully the gatekeeper's barricade arm was staying up (so my validated parking ticket didn't matter) so I could drive off quickly before the exit became a bottleneck. Turns out West LA had a blackout... the one time I ever visit LA! Shame, cuz I wanted to walk around Koreatown Plaza a little more before heading to the next checkpoint in my itinerary.

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