Cute store in Lido Village!…read more Great selection of books, and nice staff. No complaints, books were priced similar to other places.

My wife Loves books and book stores. Lido Village is one of the favorites. Almost every time we go…read moreto Newport we pop in and buy a couple of books. The service is really good. The prices are great. Try to buy at least half of your books at bookstores or else they go away.

This bookstore is such a pleasant way to buy gently used books and make money for the library. It…read moreis all run by volunteers and generates funds from community donations.

Great way to buy quality books. Staff is helpful. Wish it was bigger and longer hours. But so happy…read moreit's available

Maybe it's the proximity of this particular location to Japanese businesses or perhaps there's just…read moresomething about this part of OC, but I found this Bookoff to be a delight. Sure, the parking can be hectic sometimes. After all, there is a Tokyo Central right next to it, but that's what makes this location so good. You can spend hours perusing the aisles for some good finds but can take a break and get some Pocky or a bento or a Fanta nearby without ever breaking theme. What's even better is it feels like the employees enjoy working here. They greet you warmly when you walk in and that hospitality Japan is known for is reflected in this staff, even if they aren't Japanese and this isn't Japan; the spirit still carries. So does the nostalgia walking through the aisles. If you played video games throughout the 90s to now you'll see pieces of your childhood everywhere you look: a Super Famicom with Chrono Trigger for sale or a Vegeta action figure going Super Saiyan or the many mangas of Rumiko Takahashi such as Ranma 1/2 or Inuyasha. In encapsulates otaku culture through the ages well. Even looking for books of different genres and authors can be found, some new but most used. It doesn't mean they aren't good. It just means they're pre-loved. This means you can get a bargain for some books you might have been meaning to check out for a great price. They also have book sales all the time. If you feel a need to lighten your collection at home, whether it be action figure or games you no longer play, Bookoff buys them from you. It means your cash could go even further if you have things to sell. Though the size of Bookoffs in America does have me wishing they were larger like their Japanese counterparts they do pack quite a lot for the space they occupy. You can spend 15 minutes to multiple hours here, depending on what you're looking for. I say that means it's worth checking out. After all, the worst that can happen is if you don't find anything to tickle your fancy you can always go to Tokyo Central or IKEA right after.

I love this spot. It's one of the OGs, and I've been coming here for a long time. There are some…read moregenuinely great finds--plenty of $1 items, solid deals on DVDs, and every once in a while something really special slips through the cracks. That said, the pricing is all over the place. It's obvious they rely heavily on some kind of algorithm to assign value, and when it works in your favor, it really works. I've picked up items worth hundreds of dollars for a few bucks. But the flip side is rough--things priced at $100 that you could easily find for $10-15 elsewhere. That inconsistency is both the magic and the frustration. Selling to them is another story. They'll give you next to nothing unless it's something truly high-end, and even then, you're usually better off selling elsewhere. The margins are so far off at times that it really makes you wonder who's willing to take those deals. They do require ID and seem to follow the rules, but the reality is this kind of setup attracts people who either don't know what they have, don't care, are impatient, or are desperate. And yes, it also likely attracts people unloading stolen goods because they know the items are valuable, even if the payout is low. The store itself is very DIY. Nothing is cataloged, staff can't really help you with inventory, and what you see is what's available. Customer service is minimal--they're mostly focused on sorting and loss prevention. There's also an awkward dynamic between management and floor staff that you can feel when you're in there. At the end of the day, this place is a gamble. Sometimes you walk out feeling like you scored big. Other times you find something rare and exciting that's priced so high it might as well be untouchable. It almost screams desperation and lack of knowledge on the selling side--but ironically, that's exactly what brings in so much good stuff. If you know what you're doing and have patience, this place can be incredible. If not, it'll just feel chaotic.

I just came back from this quaint little shop on Newport Blvd., and I must say I was blown away…read morewith the experience. A friend of mine suggested this shop to help with manifesting a bit more wealth in 2024 and I ended up with a new perspective on life and a sense of peace within the first 5 minutes. If you're looking for incense, candles, statuettes, readings, cards, beads, etc., in an open, friendly, peaceful environment, Visions and Dreams is the place for you. A quick chat with Terese (or is it Therese?) helped me feel the calmest I'd felt in months. She quickly put me at ease and answered all my questions, and suggested a lovely candle that would not only help with abundance but also joy. While mine was a bit on the pricier side ($32), she has candles in all shapes, sizes, colors, and intentions. The candle I chose was perfect for my needs, so I had no issues purchasing it. I even grabbed one for my friend! Enter this shop with questions and leave with a sense of security.

Very helpful in selecting a gift for my friend. Had greeting cards, great selection of crystals,…read moreand other jewelry. They had books, incense, and candles. I was in a hurry, so wasn't able to check everything out.

Best service ever? My mom and I were looking for a book for her and a guy comes around the corner…read moreand gives it to us. Was completely wild because we did not see him. He literally heard us talking a couple aisles over and went and retrieved it. So GREAT! Again, I greatly appreciate being able to go in and touch stuff and see it before I buy it. Plus being two stories it is fun. See my photos.

I'm so happy that this location remains as the old large style with 2 stories. The whole upper…read morelevel is children's, gifts and new books while the lower level is all the different genres and cafe. I want to give a shout out to the 4 staff members I interacted with on 4/2. They were on staff an hour before closing. Everyone was so nice! I didn't have any questions but 1 staff member approached me letting me know the book I was holding is the $5 cafe book which worked out perfectly because I also wanted a snack from the cafe. Another staff member just offered a recommendation for me off a table of books I was admiring, which was very thoughtful. The staff members at the cafe were also very friendly and conversational. I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't get anybody's names but I enjoyed my experience visiting that evening. I will most likely come back when I can make the drive down to Fashion Island.

I first heard of this store at a 12 step club conference in Wisconsin 7 years ago. I have been…read moreordering coins for our Alano club from them ever since. My only wish is that they had a store in the Midwest. Kind and helpful people take my phone orders and send them quickly. If I ever get to Costa Mesa I will go to hug these beautiful people and I give good hugs.

I just love this store. Everytime I shop here, I find exactly what I'm looking for. The people are…read moreso helpful and know how to point me in the right gift direction. Lisa and Melissa are willing to go above and beyond to make sure the experience is perfect. The whole staff is amazing and warm. This store has a great selection of medallions and books. The crystal section is a good size. The prices are great too. I can spend hours looking at all the jewelry. I'm coming back for sure!!!

Really lovely selection of all sorts of things from scriptures, missionary gifts, artwork, books…read moreand more! The service is unmatched, everyone is so friendly and it is so fun walking around to browse all the materials. Parking is easy as the lot is huge.

The middle age lady that works here is a fake Christian who only cares about making money…read more Today I visited the store. I wore some new shoes which I bought to help with my bum leg\foot, so my limp and gait were more pronounced than usual. As I walk around, this middle age lady comes out the back, greets me and starting talking to the other older woman employee. Before you know, it I start hearing the younger woman suddenly start talking about her uncle who is disabled with a bad leg. She goes on to say that he was in discomfort for a long time, particulary his foot, but that it's all suddenly better now. I thought that was weird but as I kept listening, I noticed that she would say certain buzzwords like "I mean..." and "I don't know..." and "you know..." and "this guy..." Strangely, she said "this guy is so small" a few times while talking about an inventory item. Later she started telling the other woman that she had a near photographic memory. (She asked the woman to quiz her on the price of an item, which she got wrong 2 times and finally guessed correctly on the 3rd try which I thought was funny). Anyway, I soon realized that she is trying to fake synchronicity to lure the customer into making a purchase. Her MO became clear as day. She studies and watches the customers coming in and then begins a conversation with the other employees regarding something she notices (makes a read on) about the customer or perhaps overhears the customers talking about to make the customer think that the "coincidence" is a spiritual sign. The shop is clean and tidy, but it's mostly cheap mass produced art work or knick knacks that is marked up 500%. The older lady is actually very sweet and I get the feeling she just gets taken advantage of by the younger woman. Stay away from this fake Christian place! Even if Jesus came back and walked through the doors, that lady wouldn't recognize him and try to make a sale to him.

This spot is such a gem in Old Town Tustin. It's a super cute bookstore with an amazing, welcoming…read morestaff and a great coffee shop inside, dangerous in the best way. I always make a point to stop by whenever I'm in the area just to browse the book selection. The space is cozy, thoughtfully curated, and exactly the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer. I love supporting small, independent bookstores, and Arvida makes it easy to do so.

Great service, used paperback books are only $1 Yummy drink,…read morecustom made, got an ube matcha

An oasis of writing and literature in a suburban desert of parking lots and pizza huts…read more The type of place Huell Howser used to visit. A business run by people who actually care. Not a business that spends time trying to boost profits by 2.6% this quarter. read fucking books, people.

Entered with an old credit voucher worth $50 from previous book sales. I figured that I would get a…read morefew books from a local bookstore rather than online because I already had the credit here. Firstly, I searched their online inventory website for the desired books. Website reported books in stock but were not on selves. The staff couldn't locate them either and said they would update the inventory. So the inventory site is unreliable. Secondly, upon ringing me up for $20, I produced the voucher thinking it would cover the entire cost. Unfortunately, it is only good for half the price of your purchase. When I expressed my confusion about this policy. The tall crotchety old man raised his voice and loudly repeated: "Good for HALF the purchase!" Sir there is no only else inside the store. It's not loud in there. I was your only customer all afternoon. There was no need to raise your voice at me. How embarrassing to get to the ripe old age of grey and still be throwing tantrums at paying customers no less! I should have left the store without purchasing anything but I was just so stunned! I understand that I failed to thoroughly read the small text at the bottom of the voucher that explains their policy. The old man could have simply referred to the text on the voucher instead of displaying such disrespectful behavior. Take your business elsewhere because your patronage is obviously not valued here.

They had a Vietnamese bible! And the man said that if It was the wrong one, I could bring it back…read more No problem. ;)

I love finding books about the faith in here or devotionals. The staff is very friendly and I love…read morebuying danishes or a chai after the sunday service. :)