I am a new local to Venice post Palisades Fires and i must say this experience is not normal around here. 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. read more

A really awesome little, locally owned toy shop in one of the busier parts of Venice. There is a tiny parking lot on the side of the building, but there's only room enough for one or two cars, so street parking will be your easiest option. The attendant behind the counter was very nice and they do have a good selection of toys. I would say the selection is a bit limited in terms of size, but we are still able to find some really good items and were especially happy to see that they had some JellyCat items that we did not have. I would suggest if you were in the area. read more

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I'm so happy I found this place! A locally-owned business with a great selection of toys and games, from classics to offbeat things that I haven't seen anywhere else. The people are so nice, and they wrap for free (you specify the occasion and you can add the recipient's name to make it extra special). Their prices are the same or less than large retailers like Amazon and Target. Highly recommended!!! read more

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

What an absolute gem of a business. Customer service was absolutely exemplary. They went above and beyond creating custom art on our gift wrap, and it added so much unexpected and beautiful holiday joy to our home. I'm beyond grateful. I couldn't help but tell everyone I know how wonderful you all are. You've got a new, loyal customer for sure! Thank you again, from the entire family! read more

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Highly Recommended! On my quest to support small businesses, I found this absolute gem! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile, warm greeting, and "let me know if I can help you find something." They have a great mix of classic and modern toys. Bonus points for having party favors, balloons, and books. MASSIVE bonus points for free gift wrapping. I will definitely be coming back for every future birthday and Christmas shopping needs for the kids in my life. read more

Cutest toy store on Westside. I needed a bday gift, the team was so nice and helpful and wrapped the gifts on the spot. The selection is great, def going back again! read more

If you're looking for cool gifts or ideas for party favors, this is the place to go! On busy Lincoln but was easy enough to grab a parking spot out front on an early afternoon. I wouldn't mind playing with a bunch of the cool science kits myself! Left with cool birthday party favors for 12-yr old boys. Would have been a bonus if they also sell small boxes or fun gift bags, although they offer regular red wrapping paper gift wrapping. Anyways I had to do a Target run afterwards anyways. Highly recommend! read more

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This is the best toy store ever! I had a great selection, you can order online or shop in person. Joe is super helpful and really knowledgeable about his toys! I suggest ordering online and then picking up so you don't waste your time. Try he website is awesome, I really recommend this store especially because it's a local small business and with that, you get so much personalized service, check it out!!! read more

I needed some hoola hoops in a hurry and they had several sizes to choose from. I'm so thankful for the local toy store that I can run to in a pinch! Hurray for Huzzah! Will definitely be going back! read more

A wonderful local toy store with an amazing assortment of gifts our salesperson Ren was extremely helpful and polite . We will be back again read more

Popped into Huzzah when I was visiting from the Bay Area last week for a last minute gift. I was impressed by the fantastic selection. Joe showed me around, gave great suggestions and then beautifully wrapped my gift. A wonderful experience! Thanks again Joe for all your help read more

Great place. When I walked in there were three employees behind the counter, and they immediately greeted me and asked how they could help. I needed advice on getting a gift for a 3 yr old and they were full of suggestions. There are previous reviews warning of inattentive teenager employees, but that problem seems to have been fixed. I'm glad I went and will go again. read more

1st time here & looks like it won't be our last. My boys loved it & so did I! I mean birthday gift & wrapping! Winning!

Excellent toy store with extremely helpful owner. He happily showed me which section of the store had suitable toys for a range of ages and personally gift wrapped each toy. He made a small mistake with one child's name, which I didn't mind, but insisted on rewrapping the gift and correcting the spelling - what a legend! The children absolutely loved their gifts. I'd 100% recommend this toy store and will be paying a second visit when I next return to LA. Thank you! read more

Bottomline: In the days of amazon.com, Huzzah! makes a great case for the importance of in-person mom-and-pop expertise in buying toys. STAFF: The employees are indispensable here more than willing to help you find the perfect toy for children of all ages. They are polite, patient, and full of great ideas. SELECTION: Despite limited space, the store's excellent curation of toys is neatly arranged without looking cluttered. The selection is amazing and really goes beyond the sterility of bygone Toys-R-Us offerings. Toys are classic and modern with neat imports to boot that will keep any kid interested. GIFTWRAP: All purchases are giftwrapped and personalized free of charge! read more

A great store and a great neighbor--I am so lucky to live nearby. The perfect place for both planned and last minute gifts.

This place is great. Fun selection of toys and activities for kids. Staff was super helpful and friendly.

his store has the Best toys/gifts for all ages, from infant on up. And, their customer service is incredibly fabulous!!! Go! Don't bother shopping elsewhere! read more

1st time I've ever been in and I was very happy with the results. The staff was very courteous and helpful. I found exactly what I needed/wanted and was in and out lickety split. I will definitely be back. read more

So many great toys and options. Not overwhelming when browsing because things are organized effectively. There was a girl there who checked us out and wrapped the gifts. Her name was Arielle. She was so nice and spoke to my sister and I about LA related things. When looking for an awesome gift for kids no matter the age, you'll find it here. I would definitely come back when in the area. read more

I have been coming to the store since they opened. I do find that the owner picks really cool, unique toys for the store as well as a vintage selection that you can't find in other stores. However their customer service lately is mediocre. There are young people working there and they aren't very friendly. When I was there this morning the store was a little busy and a little boy walked in without his parents and was asked to go back outside because of the stores capacity. I think that was irresponsible of the young person behind the counter. What they should have said was could you please go with your parent and let them know we have to wait because the store is full? It seems like they are just a bunch of teens bitching behind the counter while people are shopping. Customer service is basically 90% of your business. If your employees are bored teenagers, I respectfully would ask you to reconsider your hiring choices. I don't really look forward to going to huzzah for the last two times that I've been, I don't feel the magic of the store that I first did when I first started coming. What made it magical before was the owner. The Elvis lover. He was like a big kid with a lot of energy that made you excited to shop there. Bring him back. read more

This place is amazing. I went for my first time today to get a gift for my 4 year old nephew. They have an amazing selection of toys for varied ages and interests. It's well organized too! The lady working at the front was friendly. They offer gift wrapping and I couldn't believe how cute it came out! Will definitely be back for all my nephew's needs :-) read more

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No greeting when I walked in. No "May I help you?" while I was clearly looking for something. No "Thank you, have a great day!" as I walked out after a 200 dollar purchase. What I did get though, were stares as I walked in, to the tune of "oh they're not going to buy anything", and constant gawks as I walked around the store as if I was going to steal something. Next time, treat ALL your customers equally. I mean, I know Venice is gentrified, but we are all people. Less than 1 stars it would have been. read more

Okay, so I was super brave and took my two little ones to my son's favorite toy store, Huzzah! I say brave because this store has everything. From board games to gag gifts to retro toys (including Gumby!). My kids picked out several toys which cost me way less than I would spend at a traditional toy store. And they have the cutest little shopping carts so your kids will feel like true shoppers. Quality toys at great prices is just what the mama ordered. If you stop in to pick up a gift for that special young one in your life, the courteous cashier will wrap it up, free of charge (so no need to stop by another store for wrapping paper or a gift bag). There is free one hour parking out front if you can nab a spot. Come early to avoid street traffic and to give yourself some time to browse their great selection of toys. Huzzah! read more

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Located on a super busy stretch of Lincoln, it's really easy to pass by Huzzah's and never realize what a find it is! The owner is always here and greets you right away as soon as you walk in and asks if you need help. He'll leave you alone if you don't but will be readily available behind the counter. It's not a very big place so he's within earshot. Very knowledgeable about everything in the store he has good recommendations if you need it. As for the store it's chock full of wonderfully curated items for baby and kids and adults. Well the adults that still have the kids in them. Which is me! They have a great variety of items for every age and a ton of eco friendly and educational toys. And of course just a bunch of cute stuff. I've been finding some great items for my nieces and nephews and sometimes for myself. It's also pretty quiet so you'll have plenty of peace while trying not to buy everthing there. Prices are pretty affordable and you'll even find that some items are cheaper here than online! Whee! It's hard to find stores that can beat online prices. They have a website too in case you can't make it in. Make it a point to specially come here and give yourself time to browse. The shelves are filled to the brim with items to maximize the space. I'm definitely intending to come here often for all my toy needs. read more

Hands down the best toy store ever! Came here to get some Christmas gifts for two kids who love tech, outer space and magic. This place is awesome! They have the most unique and cool toys ever. They have classic toys but also newer toys as well. The owners/ people who run it are awesome! The gift wrapped my gifts and created cute art on the wrapping. Will be my new go to spot for kids gifts. read more

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Not sure the new help is working out. Seriously reconsidering returning here after being loyal customers since this place opened. Totally inappropriate music playing, "bitch" this, "shit" that, "shake that ass"...what the heck? Maybe I'm just getting old, or maybe there is a slight problem here? read more

What a perfect location for a toy store! Right off of Lincoln Blvd and what a beautiful, well stocked store too! Popped in when we got a last minute invite to a kids birthday party (don't you love those) and what a gem I've found. Store is much larger than it looks from the outside. Great toys of all price ranges and best of all, free gift wrapping! I was helped by a man that my receipt says is named Joe and he was helpful and friendly and I was in and out in 15 min. Awesome! Will definitely be back so I can take my time and look through all the amazing toys. PS not sure if they have private parking but there was plenty of street parking on Lincoln. read more

The gentleman who helped me was so kind and knowledgable. He helped me pick out gifts for my friend's baby! The store is so cute and everything is so unique and amazing! I highly recommend this place and i'll be sure to go back to pick up goodies for my niece's birthday! read more

This is my new favorite toy store! It's not huge, but it is a carefully curated selection of great toys. They're very friendly and helpful in finding the type of toy you're looking for too. Additionally they'll wrap your gift and put the recipient's name in a cool font and design on it. read more

Awesome toy buying experience. Was there to buy my niece a 1 year old bday present. The shopkeeper walked me through all the different toys. Felt very informed and bought a couple of cool gifts. They were a big hit! read more

This place is fantastic! Owner couldn't be more friendly and helpful! Told him ages of kids I was looking to buy gifts for and he pointed out the perfect gifts right away! Really great selection of toys! Teenagers working the counter made me feel like I was in a small town and for Santa Monica that was pretty cool. Nice family owned and operated spot! Definitely will be buying all my kid gifts there! Oh and they gift wrap for free to boot! read more

Amazing selection of cool toys (stuff you're not going to find at Toys R Us) at really reasonable prices + unparalleled service + rad music and a nice vibe. Really glad that we happened to find them on google. FREE GIFT WRAPPING!!! read more

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My family loves this neighborhood toy store. With a 3 year old, we are constantly in search of unique & fun toys for our house and also to bring to birthday parties. This store has it all, along with the feel of those old neighborhood toy stores. The staff is always friendly, helpful and happy to have us come in for a quick purchase, or let hang out and get a break while the little one plays with the open toys. The personalized gift wrapping is also a huge bonus! read more

So happy to have discovered this gem. they have a wide variety of age appropriate toys, and a well informed owner who will take time to help you find just what you need. They also do gift wrapping with very cool, personalized doodles by Joe himself! Check it out, you will thank yourself read more

What a great toy store and what a great staff. I needed to quickly find gifts for a seven month old boy, a five year old girl, and an eight year old boy. I told a salesperson my budget and a bit about the kids and voila, I was presented with a great array of options at a good price and with the coolest personalized gift wrap. This is not a large store but it seems to have what you need and the shopping experience seems to be a large improvement over my online experiences (and I am an avid online shopper). So I say "Huzzah" and "Hooray" for Huzzah. Go there and feel good. read more

I came in looking for a bday present for a one year old and found something great and it was reasonably priced. They have a good selection of toys for all ages they also wrap gifts for free. Customer service was fantastic. I will definitely be back. read more

Cute store. The man working did the cutest (free!) gift wrapping and there was a great selection of toys for all ages!

I love Huzzah! It's such an amazing store. The employees are GREAT! Everyone is so nice and helpful. It's a nice little toy store filled with funny great toys, good music, and workers who are happy to be here and help! read more

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