If you want to support small businesses.. this is one to not miss! They have such an amazing…read moreselection of so many cute gifts, a hat bar, engraving, candles, clothes.. you'll be able to find something! I love it there, and the staff (Katie and Susie) are the most friendly and helpful, always ready to give suggestions if you need ideas. The prices are always reasonable as well. Don't miss out on this darling shop

What a cute little store! Highly curated home goods. The staff person (owner?) was so lovely &…read morehelpful. Picked up a few cute holiday items. I can't wait to come back!

Kubo continues to be a Filipino-owned community venue that houses a retail space,…read moredisplaying/selling a variety of Pinoy-inspired merch. My wife and I stopped in during a visit to the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, and was impressed by the collection of curated products, neatly displayed across the space. Folks were setting up tables for one of their many cultural events/gatherings, but their space is big enough to handle it while shoppers browse. Their retail space includes a collection of 'Filipino Komiks & Kids Lit' and prints from local/Filipino artists (two of which we've already displayed at our home). This time, ended up bringing home a 'Bangus Pro Shop' ballcap ($24.95) and Filipino Birthday Greeting Card ($5.50). The payment processing is modern, using Shopify, their website platform provider. And their associates continue to be so friendly and helpful. Kubo is just a great place to visit.

A very adorable, empowering space for Filipino Americans (or any Asian Americans) overall! This was…read moresuch a rare find and treat. We parked on the street in front of the store with ease. When we came in, they were setting up for an event later in the day. With that being said, I can tell there is a lot of engagement and activities for the community! My fiancé and I came to stop by, to purchase gifts for a friend. He felt very seen and felt with every little book, trinket, and toy. I also felt delight seeing myself, being represented. I loved seeing the handmade items, small business items being sold, and books. The most impressive part was the books and toys for infants/toddlers. We purchased some "first words in Tagalog" books and a toy. This place is definitely worth visiting! The girls here were very inviting and nice. It was a pleasure stopping by and we hope to come back again!

My favorite gift shop! This shop is nestled within a coffee shop, hence the name, "Adelitas…read moreRevenge."and it's my fave gift shop because every item for sale helps to support the artisans/creatives/makers who create these one-of-a-kind items and to me, it's the gifts that keep on giving. The shop owners' vision and goals have enabled female makers to earn a living creating beautiful gifts to share with those who will appreciate them. From custom candles, handmade jewelry, shirts, to stationary with Chicanx affirmations & lingo, grad gifts y mas! Forget all the other over-priced bougie shops on 4th Street appropriating Latinx culture and buy direct from the women who live breathe and truly understand the cultura! Nah mean?! And THATS on period...

This place is the bomb! Handmade gorgeous gifts and clothes and bags and jewelry. Uniquely crafted…read morefrom Mexico and South and Central America. I get compliments on the bags and clothes I get there all the time. You won't believe the quality and beauty of the wares! Really fair prices too!!

Dainty Disco is such a cute and unique craft studio in Long Beach, especially for decoden glue…read morecrafts! There aren't many places like this in the area, so it's a fun and creative spot to check out. I found them on Instagram and decided to go with some friends. I've been to two craft studios that are similar, so my review is based on experiences from other places. The booking process was super easy--you reserve online with a $10 nonrefundable deposit, which goes toward the final cost of your craft. When we went at 3 PM on a Friday, we were the only group there, so we had the whole space to ourselves. Free street parking was available right in front of the store, which was a plus! Just a heads-up, it's located in an older part of Long Beach, so keep that in mind. The studio itself is absolutely adorable - very girly and charming. It's a smaller space but seems like it could accommodate a few larger groups at a time, so if you're planning to go with a big party, I'd recommend inquiring ahead of time. One thing I really appreciated is that there's no per-person studio fee. The craft prices ranged from around $15-$45, which is similar to other craft studios I've been to. You can decorate a variety of items like jewelry boxes, mirrors, photo frames, claw clips, phone cases, and glass cups. There was a nice selection of beads, charms, glitter, and other craft supplies. Their website and Instagram list monthly specials, and this month's Hello Kitty and Sonny Angel-inspired phone buddies were adorable. The owner was incredibly sweet, and you can tell she puts a lot of love into her business. She originally started Dainty Disco as a gift shop, so there's still a small retail section with cute merchandise available for purchase. A couple of minor things could be improved. The lighting inside the studio wasn't the best--it was a cloudy day, which didn't help, but some additional overhead lighting would have been useful for crafting. Also, a few craft options were sold out; for example, they were out of the larger heart jewelry boxes and only had one smaller one left. I think a section on the website that lists the options for crafts with pictures would have been helpful in guiding customers ahead of time for their choices. Overall, we had a great time, and it was nice to support a small business! They also host monthly craft meet-ups, which I'd love to check out in the future. If you're looking for a fun and creative activity in Long Beach, I definitely recommend giving Dainty Disco a visit and I'm down to come back!

Absolutely wonderful experience making my custom trinket for a game I play! There's so many options…read moreto choose from and I was offered alternates for things I wanted but they didn't have at hand. I was accommodated so well, the owner was very nice and cheerful! Will be coming again! Amazing value as well!

Been buying accessories for my wife at Blue Windows over 25 years…read more She enjoys everything I find for her. Blue Windows is owned by a Long Beach High School alum .Q: Are the fashion shops at PCH shops owned by locals? IMO , Supporting local owned businesses is a good idea. Wife LUVED her Valentine's Day gift. This shop reminds my wife of Anthropologie. Happy wife, Happy Life

This is one of those places you love to find when you are window shopping. You pass by and…read moresomething catches your eye in the window and it's like, "let me check this place out." So you walk in and a positive vibe washes over you. You realize they a little bit of everything and everything they have a little bit of is good. I go out on a ledge and predict you won't leave here without buying something. So what are some of the things you will find? You'll have to stop by and find out.

For a quick stop, this location is conveniently located. I'm used to flying in to John Wayne…read moreairport so it was nice to see some different merchandise specific to the area. Very friendly service and a quick stop for a few items I needed. Fairly reasonable for airport pricing, and a decent selection.

This is the only store on this side of the LBG terminal that you are able to purchase snacks or…read moredrinks along with souvenirs or magazines. The employees are pleasant, even in the early morning hours. Prices will always be inflated at airports, but if you want those snacks before you depart, that is the opportunity to buy before you take off. Sometimes, Tylenol or cough drops are the remedy before leaving the airport for your next destination.

I found this little gem soon after we moved to Belmont Heights in 2001. It was actually part of a…read morelarger shop next door that was going to close up until Michael, one of the shopkeepers, decided to buy the business. I was ecstatic when I realized that my favorite gift/greeting card shop would still be open for business. The gift selections are unique, and the greeting cards never fail to grab my attention. In fact, I have gained the reputation among my friends of being the go-to person for a great card if we're giving a group gift. Today, as usual, I walked in for one card, and walked out with at least 10 cards and three gifts for upcoming birthdays. I was able to find something pretty made by a local artist for my adult daughter and two gifts for my grandchildren, aged two and five. There's something for everyone and Michael always makes me feel welcome as soon as I walk in the door. The items are not outrageously priced, but everything in there is of high quality. I cannot recommend this little Long Beach treasure enough.

I was in the area when I learned that there was a death in the friends family. I looked on Yelp to…read moresee if there were any greeting card shops close by. Babcock and Cooke came up on the list, so I called to see if they were open. It was a few minutes before 9 AM, the listed time that showed in their hours, but a gentleman answered the phone. He was so genuinely cheerful to let me know that yes they will be opening in a few minutes and that yes they had sympathy cards available. The small shop is located off the corner of Broadway and Redondo. It is nondescript with an old sign and honestly driving by it I would not have known it was there or what kind of shop it was so I'm thankful that I know it's there. Inside is super cute, tidy, and the shop holds a boatload of gift items. Walls of cards shelving filled with candles and other gift bag, stuffers and my favorite part, which I did not come in for, but ended up leaving with were yummy soaps that greet you right as you enter the door. My favorite part of the whole experience, was that when I walked in, and the shopkeeper greeted me, I had said that I'd called a while ago about the sympathy cards. He remembered our conversation and pointed me to wear on the wall. I could find them. I asked him later on if there was a post office nearby , and he said there was a mailbox across the street said that I had needed a stamp because I wanted to mail the card straight away. So, he kindly offered me a stamp and let me write the letter while I was in the shop. That was such a lovely experience, and if I'm in the area again, I will definitely come back and go gift shopping. The cards and collections were great. Also, the price was reasonable. And my favorite part was the shopkeeper was the nicest. Thank you, Babcock and Cooke!