We love this store and the owners. It's an amazing spot to pick up a birthday card or housewarming…read moregift. They have an eclectic assortment of things from jewelry to hilarious kitchen items. There is a playfulness about everything and I always walk out of there feeling the good vibes. And their gift wrapping is on point! The owners are involved in the community and care about making the South Bay a welcoming space. As a gay family in Hermosa it can feel sometimes like we are the only ones, but when my kids see the rainbows and pride on our usual walk from the beach up Pier Ave, I know we have settled in the right place to raise our family and are so grateful for neighbors like Curious making our little beach community feel like home.

Love, Love this gift shop. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Great location just steps…read moreaway from the Hermosa Pier and surrounded by many eateries and coffee shops. Metered street parking near by. And remember free street parking for a couple of weeks prior to Christmas. Check out the darling kids corner with unique games, books, activity books and more. Curious has a wonderful jewelry corner highlighting local artist, Dana's, jewelry. SHuge selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings-all hypoallergenic nickle free. Unique card selection as well as home decor and more. You will always be greeted with a smile and offered free gift wrapping. Oh and don't forget to join their Curious mailing list to earn points.

I love this store, located inside the Mitsuwa market. It offers a great selection of books, pens,…read morestickers, traveler's Notebooks, and many gift items. You can also find Japanese manga and other unique Japanese goods. Their always excellent selection includes blank books, journals, plushies, and cute tote bags. Also, some T-shirts, mugs, mood rings, and coffee mugs. I came in for adult coloring books. Immediately next door, you'll find a market specializing in all Japanese foods and sundry items. This includes fresh sushi to go and shops featuring all kinds of Japanese fast food. After shopping, you can enjoy a meal there--shop, then eat: it's a great plan. Friendly service. Easy to park!

So this is the 3rd kinokuniya branch I visited and this is the smallest branch. The good thing…read moreabout this location is that it's by mitsuwa supermarket. The location also has a small food court area with a selection of various Japanese stalls. Since it's a smaller branch the selection is less. But if you want to go to a Japanese bookstore, grocery and eat some Japanese food - this location has all 3.

I had a good shopping experience at Hightide Store DTLA. The store has a nice aesthetic, with a lot…read moreof open displays and wood-style color themes. Their selection of products is great for stationary enthusiasts. I purchased some pens from Penco, which is a flagship brand of High Tide. The store is located at the Row DTLA, which is a recently renovated shopping area. I'm generally not a big fan of downtown, but this place was really nice. It felt safe and there was plenty of parking. Overall I would definitely recommend Hightide for stationary shopping. Pros: -Great section of unique products. -The store has a fun vibe -Plenty of parking. 2 hours free. -Located in a nice shopping area. Cons -some of their products like the pen cases are a bit too expensive in my opinion. -it is a small space so it can get crowded during peak shopping hours.

Hightide is a Japanese brand that specializes in office supplies and stationery. This Hightide…read moreStore DTLA location opened in July 2018 and the store expanded into the neighboring space in November 2023. The neighboring space is called Hightide Annex which focuses on apparel goods. Recently Hightide Store New York City was opened in December 2025. [Parking]: Free 2-hour parking at the parking structure for ROW DTLA. [What to expect]: A classic Japanese stationery shop with notebooks, specialty pens, planners, bags, etc. They carry brands like Hobonichi and Penco. [Conclusion]: A cute stationery shop for those looking for well-known and high-quality Japanese stationery products, but the shop felt like it was missing an extra personal and local touch.

Cute selection of stationary, pens and stickers!…read more I love picking up coffee next door and buying my essentials from here. Including any last minute gifts. They will wrap it for you!

Probably one of THE worst customer service experiences I have EVER had at a craft/hobby/paper…read morestore. Staff members were rude and patronizing. Not worth the trip there. Much better choices in the LA area with staff that are actually helpful, friendly, and professional. This was a one-and-done. I was so put off, I left without purchasing anything. I was actually pissed that after being treated so poorly, my friend chose to spend ANY money there. The responses to reviews on here are just as cold and patronizing so obviously it's a systemic problem If yelp allowed me to leave zero stars I would. Same amount of money I ended up spending there.

Shoooootttttt you betta ASK SOMEBODY!! This place is on my top 3 of Stationary Stores that I…read morevisited over this past weekend (August 3rd & 4th) Fawn provided absolutely outstanding customer service. The ambiance of the store dictates the price in a lot of cases... not to mention that rent is going up for these little Independent shops so if you come to any of the (most recent) stationary stores I have reviewed keep in mind that we aren't saving pennies nor price comparing to Amazon. You are getting lively passionate conversation, gorgeous organized displays, gift wrapping services and you can tell care was given to the selection of items to sell in this quaint store. Definitely come check them out if you are looking at nice gifts or you simply wish to treat yourself. Respectfully Reviewed.

It's great to see this new location for the great gift store in the Mar Vista area. We can really…read moreuse it as there is nothing else like it. The young girl but working behind the desk was helpful and they have a great assortment of items. If you need that great card or unusual gift this is a good place to come. I wish them the best in the new location at McLaughlin and Washington Place. Glad to see you in the area!

The Stkr Store is a Filipino family-run small business that focuses on cute and creative custom…read morestickers as well as some stationery items and greeting cards. [Parking]: Easy and free designated parking for the plaza and our party had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon. [Products]: Most of the stickers are original artwork with only a few anime IPs (less than 1/8 of all stickers). I thought their LA County stickers (including some cities from San Bernardino County) for each city were pretty neat. The shop also has some decent Japanese-brand notebooks, toolboxes, pens, etc. Customers can also make their own through the website by uploading their own images (minimum order of 50 stickers). [Conclusion]: The store is not everyone's cup of tea, but for the right target customers this is an amazing store.

Came here on a Tuesday around 6pm. It was actually not empty inside and there were lots of…read morecustomers. They have some midori notebooks and other journaling items. I wanted to buy a stamp, but it was super expensive. Cute stickers though. I bought some of the school related sonny angel stickers and the red-flag collection stickers. Seems like the back of the store is for printing stickers? There was a whole back section where I saw a little boy working on machinery??? The he came out to wipe the shelves. Lol

I love this spot! Everything is so thoughtfully curated. I've stopped by here a couple times for a…read morequick gift for both men and women. They have cards, candles, snacks, trinkets, jewelry, houseware, etc. and most of it seems to be from local small businesses! My favorite thing I've bought is a mug that says "Someone in Gardena Loved Me". You can't get more local than that. I really recommend you stop by just to check it out if you get the chance.

Very cute, well curated selection of items. They have everything from incense, artisanal food like…read morejarred sauces, dish wear, and art. You're bound to find the perfect gift for a friend or adorable hair clip you didn't know you'd love. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is a lot of items in the well organized store. They often bring in new items so there are always new things to discover.

My husband and I have been coming to Lundeen's for years. Since long before the pandemic we have…read moremade a point of stopping by every time we are in Culver City. We are always curious to see what new finds they have on display. This is one of those local gems that we hope stays in the neighborhood a long, long time. There is always something funny, clever, or creative to explore. Many of their items are unique to the LA area or support local creatives. We've bought countless gifts for family, friends, and let's admit it - ourselves - here. They manage to include a wide variety of housewares, games, books, toys, art and craft supplies, jewelry, decor, and accessories into a cozy shop. There is an assortment of cards for life's many occasions, with creative sentiments and plenty of personality to express what you can't always find the words to communicate. We have spent many happy afternoons just browsing through the aisles and considering what we might want to buy. Upon reaching the register, there is always a friendly face to greet you and offer to wrap your purchases if they are gifts. We love that they take the time to select a combination of ribbon colors with the type of gift and recipient in mind! Thank you Lundeen's for being a bright spot in the city that offers genuine friendly service and real personality, and an opportunity to see and hold things before you buy them - a nice alternative to endless scrolling through online web stores!

My friends and I stopped by as we were walking around and had to stop in bc it's so cute! This…read morecharming small business has a variety of items and I had to buy their cute coasters, a cork screw, and a Moomin tote! Samantha welcomed us in and Suzette gift wrapped them perfectly. I'll definitely be back when I'm around the area again!