My husband and I have been coming to Lundeen's for years. Since long before the pandemic we have…read moremade a point of stopping by every time we are in Culver City. We are always curious to see what new finds they have on display. This is one of those local gems that we hope stays in the neighborhood a long, long time. There is always something funny, clever, or creative to explore. Many of their items are unique to the LA area or support local creatives. We've bought countless gifts for family, friends, and let's admit it - ourselves - here. They manage to include a wide variety of housewares, games, books, toys, art and craft supplies, jewelry, decor, and accessories into a cozy shop. There is an assortment of cards for life's many occasions, with creative sentiments and plenty of personality to express what you can't always find the words to communicate. We have spent many happy afternoons just browsing through the aisles and considering what we might want to buy. Upon reaching the register, there is always a friendly face to greet you and offer to wrap your purchases if they are gifts. We love that they take the time to select a combination of ribbon colors with the type of gift and recipient in mind! Thank you Lundeen's for being a bright spot in the city that offers genuine friendly service and real personality, and an opportunity to see and hold things before you buy them - a nice alternative to endless scrolling through online web stores!

My friends and I stopped by as we were walking around and had to stop in bc it's so cute! This…read morecharming small business has a variety of items and I had to buy their cute coasters, a cork screw, and a Moomin tote! Samantha welcomed us in and Suzette gift wrapped them perfectly. I'll definitely be back when I'm around the area again!

Wish I could leave an actual review, but for a Time Travel Mart that promises to already be…read morewhenever you are, I'm not actually certain if they're open to regular business anymore? I love the Echo Park Time Travel Mart and wanted to give their Mar Vista location a visit sometime while I'm on the west side. Their hours are pretty limited. Google and Yelp claim Friday to Sunday from 12:00-6:00pm, but buried on their own website it says 2:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays. Not sure which is more up to date. But I've gone out of my way on two separate occasions when the hours overlap, and both times they've been closed anyway. Their website does warn they're often closed during their hours and to call ahead, but I haven't gotten an answer. (I guess because they're usually closed?) So yeah, if you can catch them when they're open, great! But I wouldn't advise going out of your way for it unless you can call in advance and confirm they'll actually be open.

If you're coming because you saw this on instagram, please dont set your expectations too high!!…read more I'm really happy I found this place by chance when strolling through the area. Then I saw it on my IG feed weeks later and all I could think was how content creators over-hype all these hidden gems in LA. I just notice that influencers put an exaggerated spin on spots like these to make them seem a lot bigger or crazier than they actually are for the sake of views. Not to say they aren't worth visiting, but I think the fun part about these kinda shops is discovering it for yourself or that element of surprise. I've just been severely disappointed by some places I've visited that didn't live up to the expectations set by content creators. It's not the businesses fault, but just how social media works these days. Anyways, it's a small shop that you'll probably get through in a few minutes, but definitely worth checking out. I'm so glad I so happened to stumble upon this place by surprise, and I hope that's how you find it too :)

Place kind of blew me away. I got some gift ideas for my work crew and coworkers that are into…read moredecorating art. I was greeted by friendly employees. Place had some interesting gift shop ideas. Nothing too expensive. Nice small business here with some great items to offer. I was impressed with Arteria. I will be back for more.

super cute spot for stationary fans!! as someone with ocpd i love the color coding.. scratched my…read morebrain !!

I used to live around the corner from this cool little shop. I dropped in frequently and Cathy and…read moreBuddy were always kind and helpful. I bought many birthday and Xmas gifts here. Affordable and eclectic. It's been over 20 years since I was there. I'm so glad to see that it is still open and serving the public. Highly recommend!

I went to the drumming meditation circle tonight and I found Russel Buddy Helm very much in his…read morehead and egotistical. At one point he verbally attacked me and became very aggressive without provocation.His partner, Cathy tried to defend me and explain what I was saying. He seems very reactive and by his demeanor, I smelled a Narcissist. I walked out of his group because I felt he was a toxic person. Be forwarned.

Best toy shop in LA hands down. Tons of great outdoor toys, water toys, throwback toys, boardgames,…read moreLego, playmobil, hot wheels, etc. Really awesome selection, kind staff, and nice wrapping for bday parties. Support your local toy shop

I am a new local to Venice post Palisades Fires and i must say this experience is not normal around…read morehere. I went into Huzza to check out an indy toy store as i have 4.5 year old. The curated selection of toys and books were compelling. They "sell" gift wrapping but not really. I was on my way to a date with a woman and i had a small gift for her that i asked to be wrapped. The makes Asisn employee refused. I asked if I needed to buy something and offered to buy a box of pokemon cards. He refused to sell me them - just two packs at a time. Ok - i will take two packs and wrap tmem in a gift bag. Nope I get that it is hard to find good talent for a Sunday afternoon but discriminsting againts you local, well heeled parents seems like a fast track to a 1-star review.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this cute little toy store! It is filled with so many different types…read moreof toys like dolls, blocks, little figures, instruments, playsets, and so much more! The worker there was so nice and helped me find toys specific to what I was looking for and even gift wrapped up my purchases so nicely! Definitely recommend this place!

I visited here with my son last Saturday. I splurged $88 on a firefighter costume…read moreIf you're willing to splurge a little for a lot of joy, this toy store is where to be. However, if you're pinching pennies and normally buy your kids' toys on Amazon or Target, you will probably find this store pricey. This place is different from your run-of-the-mill toy shop. It has a great location and excellent customer service. Pros: High-quality toys: 10/10, hands down! Beautiful wooden wonders galore. A+ customer service - they're like happiness wizards! Eye-catching displays that'll make you want to stay all day. Cons: Pricey, no denying it. -Street parking by the meters.

I frequent Pygmy Hippo often, it's a neighborhood staple and a spot of joy for myself and my…read morehusband who are constantly getting one another (and others) cards. We bought our Felix the Cat clock here as well as many other birthday/holiday gifts for our friends and family. There isn't another store like it and the owner works so hard to make her shop a friendly and fun place to be in. You'll find things you never knew you needed or maybe even something that makes you smile or laugh. Love Pygmy Hippo forever!

Even though I have moved away from LA, Pygmy Hippo Shoppe is still my go-to place for gifts. The…read moreitems are so fun and unique. Making sure a gift has meaning and is special is very important to me, and that is why I will seek out Pygmy for all my special occasions! Plus, Emi is a rockstar!! And Nate, too!!

Small shop with beautiful furniture, signing bowls, clothing and jewelry. Friendly staff who will…read morehelp you find what you are looking for. Definitely feels like a mom and pop small business instead of an impersonal big chain store.

What a deeply enchanting shop this is. When you walk through those doors, you're walking into the…read moremost exquisite world of handcrafted artistry that transports you to the Himalayas. I love everything about this shop. Pure beauty.