Fantastically curated selection!…read more I've been looking for a shop where I can get stationary and knick-knacks without driving all the way to Torrance or Culver City. This place is great and the staff are super friendly.

Very cute, well curated selection of items. They have everything from incense, artisanal food like…read morejarred sauces, dish wear, and art. You're bound to find the perfect gift for a friend or adorable hair clip you didn't know you'd love. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is a lot of items in the well organized store. They often bring in new items so there are always new things to discover.

The good: This is a cute and organized store with gifts…read moregeared towards little kids, moms and dads. The prices were fair. They sold jewelry, cards, journaling books, clothes, party supplies and toys. The woman at the front desk was friendly. The bad: I didn't have time to shop for as long as I wanted because I had kids waiting in the car. The interesting: They're located in a plaza next to two kids places where one might celebrate birthdays so it's great if you come for a party and forgot a gift.

This shop is adorable, it has so much character and whimsy. Perfect place to pick up a quick…read morehostess gift, or spend time just browsing all the different displays around the shop. Love this little gem of a store.

I come here for the Paso Almond brittle, which is a rare commodity that should be at the top of the…read moredessert rankings. The crunch, butter, and almond mix is indescribably habit forming, more addicting than any other snack!! The price is unbeatable. Bring cash for the best price!!

Really cute small Japanese gift shop the biggest collection of shohei ohtani angels and dodgers…read moreshirts and krychains and bobbleheads plus alot of cute hello kitty plush and magnets and tote bag and shirts and baseball hats I saw a Seattle mariners hat as well ! Very cool Japanese culture inside similar to little Tokyo shops! Will be returning soon the older Japanese lady is quiet and you ring bell to get in and no pictures of the store are allowed inside! Also go for the Paso Almonds that are delicious!

The selection of pottery and fine dishes, that are all made in Japan, was plentiful! I was on a…read moresearch for specific colored blue Japanese dishes to match my existing set and this store did not disappoint. I almost couldn't leave because there was so much to look at. These dishes are of high quality and are well worth the higher price you pay for it. Then there is the owner who was so kind and full of energy that we even chatted for a few minutes. He will be getting new inventory in April so we'll be back to shop some more.

Day/Time: Monday / 12:45-1:45pm…read more Location: Torrance off the 405 Service: Perfect. He knows his stuff. Period. Inventory: a lot of hand crafted things from Japan, not made in China, shipped to Japan and then shipped to the US. Yeah . . . That's a thing. They even have kiriko! Parking: EASY. A little hard to find since the place is in a complex that looks like it would only house dental offices, travel agencies, and insurance agencies.

This is a nice Hallmark Gold Crown store located on Sepulveda Blvd in Torrance. On a Wednesday…read moreNovember afternoon, this store was bustling. Plenty of seasonal items on display and stocked from Christmas ornaments, gifts, and even Hallmark Channel sweatshirts and long tshirts. Of course, there are many selections of greeting cards for various occasions. As I was perusing the aisles, an employee kindly offered her assistance. As for sales, most of what I saw was full retail price. Several years back, I had caught a great clearance sale and purchased NFL team items such as coffee mugs and beverage glasses. They are still in good condition today after plenty of use. Parking is easy and shared with other businesses such as Tokyo Central, Daiso, See the Trainer (Medical/athletic training) store, and others. 4 Stars.

Hallmark was the gold standard of quality cards. This is a good place with plenty of parking and…read moreusually no lines to get your too-of-the-line card.

Love, Love this gift shop. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Great location just steps…read moreaway from the Hermosa Pier and surrounded by many eateries and coffee shops. Metered street parking near by. And remember free street parking for a couple of weeks prior to Christmas. Check out the darling kids corner with unique games, books, activity books and more. Curious has a wonderful jewelry corner highlighting local artist, Dana's, jewelry. SHuge selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings-all hypoallergenic nickle free. Unique card selection as well as home decor and more. You will always be greeted with a smile and offered free gift wrapping. Oh and don't forget to join their Curious mailing list to earn points.

Stumbled upon this cute gift shop while exploring Hermosa and Im so happy I did! Their welcome sign…read moresays "come in, we're high" and I knew I was in for a treat lol! Cute stationary, hilarious greeting cards, home decor, jewelry, and so many gift options. We had fun just walking around, browsing, and laughing at the funny things they had. I was actually looking for a buddha statue for either my home or my office and they had some here. We love that. Everything was fairly priced and the staff were friendly too. Definitely check Curious out if you're in the area - I'm already tempted to go back for a few things that caught my eye.

Truly unique stuff! Second hand books and albums and old…read moremovie posters. You have to experience the Grand Emporium to truly appreciate it.

We were just in the San Perdro area to get some caffeine and step into a Nostalgia (from Inside Out…read more2) dream world! They have books and vinyl and tapes and CDs. I bought a copy of a mythology book from my childhood and a accordion for my husband. Definitely worth checking it out for unique purchases! The owner was very friendly and made a deal wish us because we paid cash.

Such a pristine shop with so many one of a kind items. Neatly organized with little sections of…read morespecialty items. Such a cool gift shop year round, but extra special during the Christmas season. There is also a loft area with lots of goodies. I like to walk in and browse, but I always end up finding something I can't live without. LOL. Great, friendly (dedicated) owner. Always interacting with the customers with pleasantries. This shop is an asset to the lovely Malaga Cove Shopping Plaza.

So many beautiful items...hard to decide what to buy. I went twice because there was so much to seeread more

This is the main Kinokuniya I go to, and it's where I usually special‑order all my Japanese…read morebooks--Hobby Japan mooks like *Gundam Weapons*, *Gundam Forward*, HJ Mechanics, plus Hyper Rev and *Option* car magazines. I don't really browse much anymore; I just bring them the ISBN and they take care of everything. They're super fast, they email and call when the order comes in, and the books always show up in perfect condition. Since each Kinokuniya is basically its own franchise, every store has a different vibe. This one leans more toward stationery and gifts than a huge selection of Japanese books or magazines. It's a great date spot, but not really the place to dig for rare anime or manga collectibles. The space is smaller than some of the other LA locations, and with Animate nearby, they don't carry every item you might expect. If you want something specific, just order ahead and use their buying service--it's the move.

I came here for the Sonny Angel!! Yesterday on Friday…read more1/16/2025, I am treating myself to buy one Sonny Angel happy birthday for myself as my early bday present. This bookstore is fun and cool you can find lot of japanese or kawaii item that you will not see anywhere else. They have an amazing selection on amines, plushies, books, blind boxes, stationery, and many mores cool items, and the staff were very nice. Super organized, and the inside is so cute and cozy. I can't wait for my next visit to shopping!!

I'm not the type to really write reviews on stores I go into because service is just okay. BUT THIS…read moreONE had to be written. I didn't get the name of the cashier and it's not in the receipt. But let me try my best to describe her, the lady who worked cashier at this location on 1/23/26 around 1:22pm, kinda heavy set, I think she had a mole on her face, not sure. Looked Asian. SHE WAS THE MOST RUDEST CASHIER EVER. First of all I wanna say my items were 2 blind boxes & some towels. I came to the counter and told her I'd like to REDEEM one of the blind boxes for my birthday freebie and PURCHASE the other one. I don't know if she's hard of hearing or something but she goes "both work, which one do you want?" I pointed at ONE and she THREW the other blind box aggressively in the "go back basket" I told her "I said I'd like to purchase one and redeem the other one.." and she says "so you want both?" OBVIOUS FUCKING LY! With a NASTY ass attitude she grabs the blind box that she aggressively threw, grabs it AGGRESSIVE AF again. Like damn Bih you're about to shake the luck out of my blind box tf! The she asks me "which one do you want to redeem?" I told her the one that's of higher value (obviously it's $25 value) SHE PROCEEDS to redeem the CHEAPER one and scan me for the one that's higher price (but still within the $25 value freebie range) BIHHHHHHH, I was livid. If you don't like your job, please find (excuse my language) another FUCKING place to work at, or don't work at all. Don't be working cashier with a nasty ass attitude, aggressively packing and throwing customer's items. Don't go to this miniso, or don't go when that rude ass lady is working.

Love stopping by the new large Miniso at Del Amo Fashion Center. They moved to a newer, larger…read morelocation at the mall a few months ago and it meant more kawaii, more Hello Kitty! Being the Hello Kitty fan that I am, I can definitely appreciate the larger space that offers more selection of goodies. They've got storage containers, totes, plushies, keychains and blind boxes. Aside from Hello Kitty, they've got plenty of other pop culture merch featuring Super Mario, BT21, Disney and more. Make sure to sign up for Miniso Rewards to get some extra perks too!