This was my second visit to the Toy Box located on West Hermosa in San Clemente, and it definitely…read morewon't be my last. As a big Sanrio fan, especially Hello Kitty, this store immediately caught my attention when I saw Hello Kitty on the door sign. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great selection of Sanrio merchandise inside. They also carry plenty of Peanuts, Disney, and other beloved character items, all displayed in a very organized and inviting way. I'd like to give a special shout-out to Roxanne, Karen, and Elena for their helpfulness and patience. I can be pretty particular about what I'm looking for, and they went above and beyond to assist me. The prices are very reasonable, and I know I'll be returning.

Such a great toy shop! Their online order system is smooth as well. Quick checkout process! I…read morehighly recommend this store.

Nice place with cool gifts. And I went in to get a gift wrapped. It's a service if you purchase…read morefrom them but the gentleman gladly did so and I was willing to pay for the service yet he wanted nothing so all I can do is go in there a support them during this difficult time and show them the kindness back and make a purchase. Thank you kind sir.

Ever wonder what happened to the invisible ink markers we had as kids? Seems they found a new…read morelease on life on the shelves of the Gift Chateau not far from their collection of Mad Libs. In fact our inner 6 year olds, mischievous teenagers, and even party crazed frat boys should be able to find something here with their collection of Godly and not so holy gifts. Invisible ink, beer pong stuff, rubber balls, putty, redneck drinking gifts, cards, boomerangs. Its quite eclectic and probably a real gem.

This store is owned by such friendly people! They had a well stocked inventory and were ready to…read morehelp at a moments notice!

THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN NO STARS IF POSSIBLE…read more I'm a big fan of gift shops and spending my monies at local shops. Unfortunately I did not have a great experience here. I have been looking for a travel chess set so we can easily play family games. I can across a small magnetic tin box styled set from here. I made the $12 purchase and ran over to my family on the beach to play. As soon as we set the game up, we found that it was misprinted and that the pieces were too frustrating to use. They were magnetized to each other so we decided after trying a few times that I would run back over to ask for an refund/exchange for another game. ... When I went up to speak with the lady at the counter, she told me that they have a no return/exchange policy and that their system isn't even set up for that kind of stuff. I told her my reasoning and that we were not able to use it at all. It's very unfortunate. We love playing chess. She told me as a consumer I am gambling when I make this purchase and that it was "just $12" while put both hands up as in I can't help you. I told her, it might be just $12 for her, but when I spend my money I like to know that it's going into something that works/useful. That was the end of that conversation. I left very upset and wasted my money for nothing...not even an exchange for a better and more useful item. TIP: Make wise purchases. There are lots of cheap toys in there that will break easily and if you hesitate about it, go with your gut. I should have. The people that work there DO NOT CARE about their customers.

Came in shopping for a baby shower and the store was so cute. Mia was so great she had super…read morehelpful recommendations and grift wrapped my items so well. Definitely recommend coming here!

Absolutely love this cute well designed and stocked store. The Owner Christina is a doll and verty…read moreattentive as well as her grown son that was working tonight. My daughter just gave birth to a baby boy, "Legend" his name and he is four days old. He was born in Cancun but conceived in California and both my daughter and baby daddy love Laguna Beach. Had to have some organic cotton clothes to give them and very lucky that I was given a gift from Andrew Myers the local Screw Art Artist that I work at on the other block of Forest. Of course the Chamber had a wonderful event and ribbon cutting for her that I was a little late for but nsaw from outside. I love small business and think if you are looking for baby boy or girl clothes this is the place also they have toddler and young childrens clothes as well. Have a baby shower to go to, gift card from here is a must. I will be back to her store after three months for the next baby milestone! Five Star all the way!

I popped inside San Clemente Antiques expecting the same kinda of antique alley, crammed with a lot…read moreof things, kinda overwhelming to browse. Instead, the store is spacious, airy for this kinda of a store, nicely organized. They also have new items on display, paintings, home decor, cool merchandise that would fit nicely in your place or make a good gift. A bit of local artists creations, Mexican pottery, a nice mix. They also have older items, a nice selection of more one of a kind, interesting things. Great place to browse and shop in, I really liked their merchandise, more interesting and fresh!

A friend and I passed through here a couple weeks ago just to look and I stumbled on a beautiful…read moreSmith-Corona typewriter. Unfortunately, I didn't purchase it that day and it was gone when I came by today. BUT I found an Olympia SM8 instead and I took it home with me. It is GORGEOUS and in excellent condition. There are some minor paint drips on some of the keys and other surfaces from the previous owner, but nothing that prevents it from functioning as it should. Already popped in new typewriter ribbon, as I had an extra spool from owning an Olympia SM3. Excited to write on this! The people who work here are really sweet and helpful. Cash and cards accepted. Looks like most antique shops, but very organized. Definitely check it out if you're ever in San Clemente.

Omg what a cute little book store! The outside of the store is super cute and inviting. The window…read moredecorations are super cute too! Inside is cute and intimate but spacious. They have a great selection of books. They also have cute notes from customers about the different books offered. They even have a "blind date with a book" section which is always so cute. In addition to books, they also sell super cute jellycats, and games, puzzles, and card decks based on books. The kid section has chairs for kiddos to sit and read. I love shopping in local bookstores and am happy to purchase books from this store :)

What a fantastic bookstore! The route you will find recommendations from the staff with short,…read morewrite ups and notes on what they loved about the book. When you walk in, they have books wrapped in paper bags for a blind book date. So clever! The staff was so helpful and you receive a bookmark with each book you purchase. The prices are fair and the selection is amazing.

The tiles display located outside of the entrance of the business drew me in. Tiles were…read morereasonably priced. Took a quick glance inside the store. Might go back to look inside more.

Cute shop full of unique gifts! My partner bought me the cutest handmade glass bird wind chime…read morehere. We also had a great conversation with the owner who has great values! Highly recommend this business!

May truly is a one woman show and a delight to chat with. She's a teacher by day, a collector and…read moreartist by night. If you want to have a Funko Pop! doll repainted to look like you, or customized she does that! Unfortunately right now she's nursing a shoulder injury, so she's a bit backlogged on her orders. Chilisblues is a tiny store located in a converted motel. Yes, motel. You can totally tell it used to be a motel, and the store is about the size of a small motel room. I almost got lost finding it on the GPS because the street view made it look like it was a residential home. She has a decent selection of collectibles from Vinyls, figurines, toys, games and a Funko Pop! When I stopped by, she had boxes as high as the ceiling but couldn't move her inventory due to her shoulder. I spied some Pop! from SDCC (Comic Con), other exclusive ones, and even a Chase. Unfortunately just not the one I was looking for. Follow @YayforMay on instagram for updates on what she has. I'd stop by again, if not to chat, then to help the small business woman.

Not closed, I'm here right now. The hours are short, open only a couple days a week. Monday through…read moreWednesday, from 5pm till 8pm unless stated in the IG. Follow instagram for the most up to date information and hours, Yay4May.