I stop by here sometimes to exchange or buy Lottery tickets. It's located at a sharp corner on the main drag of Huntington Drive. The store is small but it sure holds a lot of merchandise. The cashiers always have a good attitude. read more

Ocean Liquor Store - Lotto dreams NOV2025 - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Nice selection of spirits, wines and beers. Also some good collector Bourbons and Tequila. Lots of items in the refrigerator. Prices are competitive. read more

This little liquor store is a gem! Their employees know their stuff. I needed a recommendation for a gift. After a brief conversation, Christo suggested the perfect bottle of moonshine. And then, we discovered they were sold out. He called Chad, the owner of the store, to see if they could get a bottle before I left to go back to Hawaii. No one had it anywhere, but Ocean Liquor Store made magic happen. I picked up my bottle and it is packed in my suitcase for the flight home tomorrow. This is a reminder that the service you get in these wonderful neighborhood stores cannot be taken for granted. I will be back every time I visit my brother in Alhambra. Thank you Christo and Chad! read more

I've been coming to this liquor store for the past 5 years. It is always a good experience since it's close to me. Normally the guy who works there is very friendly and kind. When i came in today there was a new lady who i've never seen before. She asked to see my ID which I showed her (it was a passport mind you) and she saw and then had me put it away and asked again to see it. I asked her why and she was very very rude to me even though I showed it to her again. I told her she didn't need to be rude and she instantly got defensive and hostile towards me, told me she doesn't need to serve me, was saying I was rude and started trying to belittle me because of my age. I paid for my drinks and left, but it felt like she was just having a rough day and taking it out on me. I won't be coming back if she is at the counter, I just wanted to purchase my items and leave. bring back the guy with long hair! read more

Love that they're on Postmates so convenient and lots of variety! Defy recommend I've ordered twice this week lol

Beware if using Postmates! I ordered one item they happened to be out of. Instead of informing me through Postmates, they called me to ask if I wanted something else. I didn't so they asked me to cancel the order. The problem is with Postmates new rule, if a customer cancels they still get charged. So I literally spent $15 and I got nothing! Make them cancel the order on their side! read more

The worker there kicked me out for asking for a pickup order said she had to finished the line first I was looking at her for 5 minutes she was just ignoring me when I confronted her she said I was being demanding and rude and kicked me out and said not to come back. Also the week before I waited 1 whole hour for her to finished her line because there was a lottery drawing and I didn't say anything. Lol she could've just handed me the bottle instead of making me wait but I think she was having a bad day. read more

The girl who is there now at this time sucks! Didn't even check Didn't even ask if there was anything I wanted...2nd time she dose this..get rid of her read more

The selection of hard liquor is much better than the other 2 liquor stores in alhambra. I would say that Super Store has the lowest price, Mega 8 has a larger selection of beer (though it's close, if not tied, with Super Store), but if you want hard liquor... I would come here. The prices are not the lowest, but they're not gouging you either. It's a good store, good staff, clean, and easy to find. I would definitely come back here for my liquor! read more

Ocean Liquor is the place! They not only have everything I need, they have a nice selection. Since I'm not an alcohol imbiber. my go to items are Slim Jim's, Flaming Hot Cheetos, lighters, scratchers, Vernor's, and condoms. The guys always are so helpful when making my selections. They could have more sunglasses and Fidget Spinners. Love the place and can't wait for my next visit. read more

If you're an irresponsible, procrastinating, lacking in detail boyfriend who (didn't necessarily forget) but waited last minute to get his girlfriend a bottle of tequila she's been dying to try (from a particular actor she loves) as part of her birthday present... then go to Ocean Liquor. These guys saved my ass. Not only were they well-stocked with this batch of tequila that's been REALLY hard to find, but the customer service from phone to in-person was on point! read more

I always get really upset when the merchant charges you 4% for using a credit card! Having a credit card system as part of doing business and you shouldn't be charging your customers so you can stay in business! This is a cheap ass liquor store! read more

Great service!... and wide selection. They didn't have what I wanted on the shelf but they looked everywhere.. until they found one. Thank you for looking high and low and being knowledgeable. read more

George is awesome! When I can get him to smile I know it's going to be a great day. But seriously, nice little neighborhood liquor store.

Been holding back a review for four weeks now, but so far, Ocean is the best liquor store I've been to in my area. I can't believe I've been going to the wrong liquor stores! The selection is limited in quantity, but guaranteed what they have is top notch. Chad I believe was the first guy I met when I first walked in here. I mentioned my love for Guinness and he suggested to me Modern Times' Black House. His recommendation is spot on - I can't stop picking this beer up! Another thing is delivery. My friends and I always call for delivery every weekend and they never disappoint! The beer comes cold and fast. Just be sure to order within delivery times (I just found out today delivery stopped at 11:30 pm --- we called at exactly 11:30 last night thinking it stopped at 12.) I've also had plenty of beers here that I haven't found in even the most prominent "craft liquor stores" around Alhambra, Pasadena and East LA. As I mentioned, the selection is top notch! Breaking bud, hop-de-ranged... List goes on! Cheers to Ocean! read more

Love this liquor store! They've got a great selection of craft beers and the guys that work there are all pretty cool. I love that it's walking distance from my house, but in case I get lazy, they also deliver! How legit is that? Imagine, one could order water, beer, hot Cheetos, Advil, and a pack of Backwoods and have it brought to the house!!! Lol. ;) Oh! They also have champagne, wine, and ... (wait for it)... Japanese whiskey! Bravo Ocean Liquor! The streets of South Pasadena thank you! read more

Great selection of craft beer and they deliver. My favorite are the IPA'S. I highly recommend trying Drakes Denogonizers.. It's a triple IPA so drink with caution. Elysian Space Dust are my next fave.. Still strong and extremely delicious. read more

One of the last true liquor stores in South Pasadena. They have decent hours and prices reflect the convenience they provide - not inexpensive, but not wallet gouging either. They're right off Huntington and offer a quick in and out experience. I don't think I've spent more than two minutes inside the store, and that includes standing in what passes for a line at the cashier. The people who own it are really cool, so it's like a nice neighborhood corner market - that happens to specialize in booze. Bottom line: convenient and quick. read more

Driving down Huntington stressed out last weekend, went in here and got some brandy. Easy parking, fast service, nice people. I would come back if going eastbound on Huntington and needed a bottle of hooch. Was probably in the store 90 to 120 seconds. No! Really! They are that quick. And when I am stressed I need my stress reliever on the quickness. Check them out. read more

This is one of the cleanest liquor stores in the USA. Amazingly, the staff is very friendly also and they have a strong beer selection. I am not sure of the prices because I am usually buzzed already when I arrive, so I don't remember. OCT07 update: The Coors Light minikeg I bought here was skunked. I had to contact Coors in Colorado to get a refund, so I downgraded the rating to four stars read more

Love this store. They deliver to Pasadena. We order from them all the time. Fast and courteous with good booze too!

If I could give these crooks negative stars I would. I ordered from postmates. I ordered a bottle of Moët 750 which was listed at 24.99 through postmates. The driver went and the liquor store told her the item I ordered wasn't in stock so they gave her some cheap shit bottle. They should have told the driver they didn't have the item I ordered. This is a cheap shit 15 dollar bottle of champagne. NOT WHAT I ORDERED. read more

Went to buy alcohol here on my 21st birthday but the old guy cashier wouldn't let me buy it. He said I wasn't 21 until the day after my birthday. No, that isn't correct. You turn 21 or whatever age you are at the first minute of your birthday. I was with two of my friends and my boyfriend, and he let my boyfriend purchase it without checking my friends' IDs who were all at the counter as well. Pretty sure THAT is illegal, especially if he thought I was still a minor. I'm positive that hundreds of teenagers with fake IDs have been able to purchase alcohol here but I wasn't. Should've just gone to Ralph's. read more

The guy working there was nice but there was only a few allocated items and they were severely overpriced.

Good place to grab some snacks and goodies.I have been here a couple of times and I haven't been disappointed.The clerks are laid back and cool.Most of the prices are cheap.I think they could do a little bit more dusting or restocking items because i picked up a pack of crackers and the box had a tiny bit of dust on it.Some places you go to they have old cheeto bags and they have dust on the bag.Other than that this place is good.A little dust doesn't hurt nobody.lol read more

Ocean Liquor Store - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - South Pasadena, California

A quicky mart that delivers! Yeeeehaw ...I'm still waiting for my cigs thou... read more

Wow! Talk about selection!! I used to go to bevmo for craft beers, but never again. Prices are better here and Chad is very knowledgable about his beer and liquor. He's always happy to assist with recommendations and pretty much open to suggestions on the inventory. I love this place, and if craft beers and bourbons that you won't be able to find anywhere else are your thing, then so will you. read more

The selection of premium craft beers they have in stock is insane!! If you don't know much about craft beer, don't worry ask Chad for recommendations if he's there... he won't disappoint! read more

Hands down best liquor store I've been to in SoCal. Amazing beer selection!! And the owner, Chad, is a pretty awesome dude. Definitely going back again soon! read more

Hands Down, one of the best liquor stores for Craft Beer Connoisseurs. Their large selection of local and rare beer is all COLD and easily found. Need I say more? read more

Ocean Liquor is featured at the end of the 1975 movie "Hustle" starring Burt Reynolds. I'm guessing other movies have been filmed here also.

If you watched the NBA finals there was this play when Steph Curry had the ball and was going in for a lay-up. Then out of nowhere Lebron James came flying into the picture and rejected the shot from behind. Basically saying we are going to be the champs. That is what Ocean Liquor did too. There was no Shiner and then from out of nowhere the owner called this guy and he talked to the delivery guy and bam!! They are the Champs! They actually did this a few days after my first review and I was in that weekend but had not updated my review yet. Thanks for helping a Texan stuck in California with a taste from home. read more

Really cool guys. Awesome selection of booze. And they deliver! One of the best liquor stores in the area. Go Kings! read more

I cannot adequately express how amazing Chad with Ocean Liquor is!!! I needed to have a bottle of Perrier Jouet champagne delivered to someone in a somewhat timely manner. I'm here to tell you "It got done!!!" Not only was the price reasonable but, the customer service he provided far exceeded any expectation that I may have had. This is the reason Chad has been, and will continue to be, successful in his business. Thank you so much. I would do business with Ocean Liquor again and will definitely refer business. read more

I live in CT, and my parents winter in Pasadena, so I use Ocean Liquor to have a bottle of bourbon delivered to my dad each year on his birthday. Their service is terrific! They are very helpful with recommendations, and their delivery service is top-notch! They even waited at the house for my parents to get home! My dad is always impressed with their courteous service - which makes the gift even more special. Thanks Ocean Liquor! I'll be calling again next year! read more

Robert K called it, hardly any liquor stores left in South Pas; However, since that's the case. This is a good thing cuz it doesn't get any better than Ocean. Very clean, extremely well lit. New owners did a great job with spfying (msp?) up the place. Never a line and if there happens to be 3 customers, its quick. Service always with a smile. Happy to have this place around. read more