What is this place? From the street, the sign of the store isn't visible driving by…read more I Finally stopped by this past weekend to check it out! This cute little store is called: Artesanias JD or Artesan JD. Artesanias JD specializes in Mexican/Latin American inspired Handmade and Handcrafted Artisan Products : Clothing, Jewelry, Pottery, Table Runners, Kitchen Accessories, Hammocks, Novelty item, trinkets, Wall Art Work; and more (homemade food!). I love their beautiful handcrafted products. We bought a lot of fragile items and I appreciate how the sweet owner wrapped each items up with care - thank you! Also, don't leave here without trying some of their delicious homemade food! Food: Delicious! Homemade guisados type tacos/burritos, mole, tamales, (Mexican/El Salvadoran), flautas. Not a large menu. Weekends they make pozole/menudo. Yummy! Hours: Closed on Tuesday; hours of operation: Monday to Saturday (10am to 7pm); Sunday (9am to 4pm).

They make the best Salvadorian tamales in town! I also like the chicken flautas Inside the store…read moreshe sells nice beaded earrings and embroidered dresses. There is a little bit of everything in this store from beauty products to home decor & more!

How can anyone not love this place it is great! They got like every shade of every color! Hahahread more

This store has everything you need when it comes to spray paint. The service is always exceptional…read moreand staff is always friendly. Best prices in LA for spray paint! Definitely check this spot out!!!

So sad location closed. Was great space and loved the owner--so friendly and knowledgeable. I…read morecouldn't make it to pop up for stationery day--she has an online presence. Hope she's able to find a new location or continue to have pop ups. Pls post any Info on pop ups and hours so I can visit soon

This spot is dope. I've come here multiple times for gifts - great spot for birthdays, Christmas,…read moreetc. They have a ton of stationery like notebooks, cards, stickers, merch, and the like. They also have an awesome selection of artists' goods in the back of their store, and books in the front. Everyone is always so friendly and helpful, and you can tell the store is very community centered. Love that they provide free masks for those who need them! Everything is pretty reasonably priced, especially for being in this section of Highland Park. I'm always willing to give my money to support small businesses over billionaires, and I hope this store stays around for a while.

I love walking around Chinatown and trinket shopping. It reminds me of my childhood when I would go…read morewith my family. This store looked old school cool. It was a nice store to go around and pick out stuff. The aisles are narrow and there's a lot to look through; so I appreciated the lady working there didn't hassle me for taking a long time to look around and browse. She was chill and patient. I left with some keychains and Chinese decor items. I ended up buying more than I intended, but I love everything I left with. It looks like they sell things for parties too, like lanterns and umbrellas.

Love this store for decorations and party favors! Everything is reasonably priced and they have so…read moremany options to choose from. The store is well organized and easy to find what you need, whether you're shopping for a party, celebration, or gifts. The staff was also very helpful and made the experience even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots for affordable decorations and favors!

It's been a few years since I visited Olvera street and my mother and daughter had never been so…read morelast minute we decided to take a field trip. My daughter loved looking around and of course we had to buy her a dress and some souvenirs. Casa California was my favorite shop in the plaza (although we loved all the shops and owners were all nice.) the family who owns it were so friendly and informative. They have been there since the 30's and not only do they know olvera street and all the businesses, they were kinda magical. My daughter wanted a very specific souvenir they didn't have. One of the owners- Val- overheard and magically pulls one out of her bag. What!!!! They had the best prices we saw - although honestly I wasn't so worried about prices, I want to support small business- I want to buy things just because these are all mom and pop shops bringing so much to our wonderful city of Los Angeles. I've heard rumors that the city is trying to gentrify Olivera Street and that makes me so sad. Please go visit and support all these businesses soon because it sounds like you might not have the chance if you keep putting it off! Olvera street is educational and entertaining and casa California is an important part of it's history and traditions.

Casa California is a fun shop on Olvera Street. Where as many of the shops on Olvera Street sell…read morevery much the same sort of tourist orientated items, this shop is truly unique. What this shop has to offer is a truly large variety of Christian and religious items. They truly have a unique collection that you will not find at other locations on Olvera Street or, in fact, at very few other places in Los Angeles. As anybody who has ever visited Olvera Street understands, a good percentage of the shops are outdoor stalls that are located down the center of the street. To the sides of these stalls are the restaurants and businesses that are housed within an actual physical location. This store is of that type. This shop is located approximately halfway down Olvera Street. You walk up the steps, into the shop, and there you are. Once inside you will find a large, open space filled with religious objects everywhere. They have an untold number of crosses hanging on the wall, plus they have things within their glass cabinets. And, of course, they have all kinds of other unique items that they sell to the public, as well. This shop truly has a unique variety of offerings. The shop is open, inviting, and airy. The staff is always friendly and willing to help you make your decision. If you're looking for a truly unique Christian orientated item, or some other cool stuff, this shop is for you.

Communication from placing the order to picking up was so easy and everything exceeded my…read moreexpectations. I ordered the wooden custom names for our backdrop and it was so pretty. Definitely deserve 5 star for their quality, service and price. Can't wait to order again for our next event.

love this place. im always here for the wood names. convenient, cheap, and quality work. They…read morealways come through even when I'm last minute. They have a lot of other things for all your party needs. check them out.....you will not be disappointed.

looked around for 20 minutes only to realize this place hasn't existed for over a decade. Fun…read moreadventure. Would recommend!

Mexican folk art at its finest. You'll find all sorts of goodies here that you'd probably only…read moreexpect to see East of Downtown or on Olvera street. Mexican wrestling mask, day of the dead figures and all your standard stereotyped Mexican crafts are fully represented and you can get them year round. Which is a nice treat. The service is pretty friendly and they do pack your purchases up fairly nice. So you shouldn't have an accident on the way home. Classy place for classic Spanish arts and crafts. Well worth stopping by.

This is a beautiful and unique place with many collections of rock pieces and garden items to…read moreobsess about. The staff is so caring and helpful!

OK, you're driving down Topanga Canyon from Malibu. It's a two lane road. And you could easily pass…read moreJalan Jalan Imports. But if you catch a glimpse of the sign at just the right time and make a sharp turn left, ideally missing the demonic oncoming traffic, you're there. Technically this plot of land is shared by Jalan Jalan Imports and Topanga Rocks. Topanga Rocks, I could take or leave. Jalan Jalan on the other hand... So, what is this place? Good question. What you are about to see on this lot are an enormous number of Balinese statues. Mostly Ganesha and Siddhartha Buddha, but also some apsaras (celestial nymphs) and a few other members of the Hindu and Buddhist pantheons. Many of the statues are very beautiful. But with few exceptions they are carved from stone and are 1) very big, 2) very expensive. The only people who would normally buy these are either New Age types that want a statue at the end of their heated pool (these statues are clearly designed to be outside) or perhaps a very devout Buddhist or Hindu who saved a month's salary to have a giant murti (form of a god) for inside their home So, why are we here? Well, you might want to spend 10 or 15 minutes looking at the statues (they are very pretty), but soon your eyes will wander. And then you'll see it: Owl Falls. Owl Falls is an incredibly picturesque waterfall. It is not a heavy stream, but it is continuous and beautiful. You can wade into the water. You can sit on the rocks. Or you can just watch it and contemplate existence for fifteen minutes. It's an incredibly peaceful and lovely place. You may want to explore a little more before you leave. If you go up the stairs toward the...geodesic dome/hut...thing, you will find a Balinese Hindu Shrine. Every time I've visited, it is covered with cash, coins from all over the world, pieces of jewelry and little pieces of paper (prayer requests, I assume). It is pretty damn cool. So, in conclusion: are the statues for sale cool? Yes. But is going to Jalan Jalan Imports merely an excuse for visiting the gorgeous waterfall and exploring the traditions of other cultures? Absolutely.