One of my favorite San Diego independent bookstores. Bay Books is a charming stop in Coronado…read more Well organized and very friendly staff.

Really nice bookstore with a very wide selection across many genres. You could easily spend a long…read moretime browsing here. The prices are a little on the higher side, but nothing unreasonable considering the selection and overall atmosphere. The staff was also very friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy bookstores.

For a Hotel Specialty shop this is one of the best for children. There's more than enough here to…read morekeep the kids at bay while staying at the Del. The Blue Octopus is mostly girl focused, but there's stuff here for boys too. Not sure if the other hotel guests will appreciate the wiffle ball set tho, but it will keep your boys busy. They also have books and crafts. - Very Mermaid themed - They also sell a large Pirates of the Caribbean pirate ship lego set. Very cool..

The Blue Octopus is one of our favorite new stores at the Hotel del Coronado. This store, with it's…read moreadorable ocean themed toys and games, has cute items for the kids and wonderful customer service too! As we walked in the door, we were mesmerized by the beautiful blue decor. From carpet to ceiling, everything was decorated in light to dark blues. A flat screen television was playing Disney's Little Mermaid and brightly colored toys were on shelves everywhere. The creatively of this store is captivating for adults and children alike. Looking through all of the adorable stuffed animals, puzzles, and books, it was easy to feel like kid again! What I also liked about this store is the great selection of educational items as well. The staff here was so friendly and knowledgeable. When I wanted to pick out some books and games, the helpful employees knew exactly which books and puzzles I needed. With the store's beautiful decor and wonderful selection of ocean themed items, this will be one of the first places we stop at when we're visiting the Del with the kids.

We came here about one month ago and were amazed with her selection, prices and service! The owner…read moreis friendly and if you are a frequent visitor to the swap meet you might have seen her there. Now she sells her treasures on National ave. A cross the street from my favorite place for coffee, Cafe Motto! If the store looks closed just call her and she will open the store! Support your local small business in Barrio Logan!!!

From the owner: great collection of Legos and Bricks, Disney, hand made crafts, vintage toys, DBZ, anime Comics…read moreect. text at 619 847-6860 anytime to make Appointment.

Geppetto's is a treat for kids and adults alike! As you walk in you're immediately taken back to…read morechildhood when you see shiny new toys surrounding you just waiting to be played with. The delight and wonder in my children's eyes bring back the magic from earlier years and let me relive it all again through them. Geppetto's has toys everywhere you look; cars, dolls, books, bears, crafts, quirky knickknacks, blocks, balls, trucks, puppets, and everything in between. The store is packed with products yet maintains a classy and organized feel (unlike other giant toy stores). They let kids play with toys around the shop and the atmosphere is energetic and fun. Prices are steep; very steep...however the toys are top notch quality and you are in a tourist spot, so everything is pricey. Geppetto's is a must visit for anyone who has ever loved or currently loves to play.

This Gepetto's is probably our favorite one. We have been to the one in Del Mar, Old Town, and…read moreFashion Valley. This one at seaport is pretty big compared to the rest. My kids love ending our little outings here and picking up a toy. Price wise you are paying for boutique/experience but it's really not that much compared to buying it at major department stores. They also carry toys that are not sold online/elsewhere. Soif you are looking for Legos or calico critters that are hard to find stop at a gepettos if you see one. I have found some Polly pocket sets that are sold out or in limited supply.

I loved this Comic Book Store. A good mix of rare collectable comics on display (see photos)…read more Graphic Novels. Back issues. Action Figures. Friendly staff. Definitely check it out in downtown San Diego if you are into comics. Ran the gamut of affordable books to costly for near mint condition collectible comics both old or in demand.

Date of visit: July 24, 2024…read more As part of Comic-Con 2024, Now Or Never Comics was participating in the festivities in two ways - by having a raffle for three CGC-rated books with purchase of the most recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles book... and a free pizza party. AUTOMATIC FIVE-STAR RATING! Okay, besides that, Now or Never is one of the few (if not only) comic book stores in Downtown San Diego. It's actually cleaner and more organized than the ones I frequent, but the relatively small size of the building means they don't have as much in stock as I'd like. Case in point, I wanted to show my appreciation for supporting SDCC by getting a couple of graphic novels of Trese and Usagi Yojimbo, but the ones I wanted weren't in stock. But, given how I was surprised to see a comic book store a few blocks away from the Convention Center, I can see myself probably checking it out again whenever I'm in the area.

Hard to place what this really is. It's a gift shop. But also not really. It has a lot of San Diego…read morebranded stuff since Hotel Del is around the corner but also some things I could use as a non tourist in the form of shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits, toys, lotions, and more. Value wasn't too terrible given the location and their ideal clientele. Came when there was a Black Friday sale and got two sweaters for 60 dollars total. It was buy 1 get one half off. One was coral color. One was a psychedelic zip up that was Black. There was an upstairs as well that was small and had some toys, coffee mugs, and a lot of overstocked items. Service was chill. There was only 3 people in there with me. Cashier mostly stayed at the desk and do paperwork. And only gave us a quick hi and bye. No in front of store parking but there are neighborhood parking if you can find a space.

I liked the store, people who work here were very kind and friendly. I purchased a San Diego hat as…read moreI am a new fan.

Great selection, very personable, a must stop for all collectors who hit Downtown San Diego.read more

I love stores like this one and love to see them thrive. I think this store has been around a long…read moretime as I stumbled upon it when I worked in the area back in the mid 2000s. It's still standing. I came in for something specific. The MF Doom Cereal Box Action Figure LE. Thank you for one of my most favorite things to stare at without opening lol.

This location is located in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. Often they vend at San Diego Comic…read moreCon and sometimes will do pop-ups in their physical store at the same time. When they're not doing conventions or pop-ups, they sell vinyl collectibles, streetwear, and some exclusive merchandise. Prices vary here based on the item. I stopped in when they did a drink pop-up for Comic Con and Tokidoki's 20th anniversary. They had the table at the front with the drink vendor and it was quiet with no line. The shop had exclusive items for Tokidoki's 20th so I bought a tee from them as well. Regarding parking, usually you can rely on street parking or might be able to find a lot where you pay to park.

I've been to this BAIT store a few times and I've had good experiences. As a retail store, they…read moreoffer a nice selection of apparel and collectibles. Service is always friendly and welcoming. This store also hosts events. I've attended some of their events during comic con and they are well done. They are organized and generous with the refreshments.

We got some great little cute gifts for friends. The store is packed with all kinds of stuff.read more

Super cute little shop with lots of great gifts to get for people. My friend and I found a couple…read morethings to get here. They have unique items you might not find in another shop. It's neat that they have fair trade items. The two women employees that were there were super friendly and fun to talk with. They knew a lot about what they were selling, which is always nice. I would go back again to check them out when I am in the area again. Thank you for the great service and fun products!

Walking in here, I was greeted by a friendly staff. She was very welcoming…read more So many nostalgic items; it's a pretty neat shop. Lots of items to explore. It's located inside of Sea Port Village. Parking can be tough sometimes, they can vouch your parking ticket to get hourly discount rates.

Full of what I assume are replica collectibles that date from times a past, this trendy store…read moreoffers everything from candy bars to Route 66 posters. Clothing comic books toys - you name it, if it's from past times and cool, you might find it here. The coke machine out front appears to be genuine but isn't for sale, but everything inside is and may just satisfy your need to express that hip slick n cool inner you.