Richard at the Acorn Store is so helpful! We had a great experience purchasing a bulk order of…read moreJelly cats! Much appreciated the quality service. Thank you Richard!

I visited here with my son last Saturday. I splurged $88 on a firefighter costume…read moreIf you're willing to splurge a little for a lot of joy, this toy store is where to be. However, if you're pinching pennies and normally buy your kids' toys on Amazon or Target, you will probably find this store pricey. This place is different from your run-of-the-mill toy shop. It has a great location and excellent customer service. Pros: High-quality toys: 10/10, hands down! Beautiful wooden wonders galore. A+ customer service - they're like happiness wizards! Eye-catching displays that'll make you want to stay all day. Cons: Pricey, no denying it. -Street parking by the meters.

October 15, 2026 | Santa Monica | While shopping on Third Street Promenade, I finally decided to…read morestep into Puzzle Zoo! What a fun store! Inside | Tons of board games, card games, puzzles (including wooden, 3D & glow in the dark), characters, LEGO sets, toys, stuffed animals & so much more! As someone who absolutely loves game night w/friends, including game night at venues with friends, this store had my focus the moment I stepped into Puzzle Zoo! How fun! It seems to be even more popular during the holidays! Customer Service | Genuinely friendly with a smile! Overall | As someone who truly believes that it's fun to keep a child-like/playful enthusiasm for life, including making learning fun, Puzzle Zoo is an automatic win! I smiled nearly the whole time I was exploring the store! What a great gift shop as well! Let's go!!

Outperforms many toy stores in Dallas. Went to every store on the strip. This one had less "junk"…read moreand great prices. We bought more than our strict "one toy" for our kids. Sean* also had great recs with a joyful heart. Highly recommend for an out of towner looking for a trip treat/ souvenir. The strip the toy store is on had everything you could want to do in a day including being walking distance from Santa Monica Beach.

Happiness is finding another Miniso close to your home. This one is huge, much larger than the Fox…read moreHills mall location in Culver City. More t-shirts, snacks, tote bags. Hello Kitty everything! The Sanrio houseware mini trash cans, buckets, pencil holders and jewelry cases are adorable. Bigger clearance section, though not all the markdowns are big. The plushy wall has a lot of Snoopy's If I were into Blind Box collectibles, I'd surrender even more of my money. Employees are friendly but I don't get what their shopping bags are 30 cents. Shopping here is a test of self-control. I hope Miniso's presence attracts more business in this struggling area.

My friends and I stopped by this Miniso store while we were walking around the Santa Monica…read morePromenade. I wanted to see if there was anything here to get my daughter. The store looked big from the outside and once you get inside, it was spacious. They had a couple of deals going on for tshirts and back to school stuff. I walked past the small figures in the front and went toward the back to look at the plush. I saw some nice characters but nothing stood out to me for my daughter. The prices will vary depending on what you're looking for. I didn't have any issues when I was inside the store.

Really great store with personal service! I was helping a friend declutter baby clothes and was…read moresuper happy to find a local shop where you can easily sell them for cash (Zelle transfer) or store credit. It was a super simple process where I just brought what I had (Quince and Kendi outfits) and the owner let me know on the spot what I could get for them. If you're looking for kids and baby clothes, the selection is great as the brands are higher-end, but affordable. Whether you're a first-time parent to a newborn or your kids are getting grown up, I would say make this a first stop before looking online. They sell toys and accessories as well. There's paid street parking or free parking in the neighborhoods. This is a fantastic small business to support and shop at!

An array of kids stuff! Bought a few dress up clothes and musical instruments!…read moreLovely service!

Recently | October 15, 2026 | Santa Monica | I absolutely love that Barnes & Noble is back on Third…read moreStreet Promenade! A world full of stories, adventures, lessons, and so many fun gifts all wrapped into one place! Inside | Upstairs | There's a table full of fresh flowers, front and center, to greet you once you walk in! There are books all around, of course, in as many categories as you can imagine! There are so many cute journals and planners, and some are full of personality, which even made me laugh out loud! There's also quite the gift shop, which many are also perfectly themed for readers! Book-Love | It's always fun walking throughout the store, as I always feel right at home surrounded by books! I'm that girl who has read every single book at home, as they're not just for decoration! Downstairs | An extension of upstairs! Honestly, I thought the downstairs section was for kids. However, on my most recent visit, I actually noticed more books; I went downstairs and there was a whole fun world to explore! There's even a huge section of LEGO sets, including more gifts! The store is definitely larger than it appears once you step in and walk around! Customer Service | Incredibly friendly, helpful with questions & conversations flowed easily throughout the store, as well as at the counter! Note | Barnes & Noble was once at the very end of the Promenade! There were several levels and an incredible amount of space, including escalators! It suddenly disappeared, and years later... It's back on the Promenade, in a new location and I couldn't be happier! Welcome back! Overall | Yes, please! I love bookstores, and having Barnes & Noble on Third Street Promenade is a huge plus, as there's so much to discover! Let's go!

A brand new bookstore at the promenade that opened last year. There are two levels (there's a…read morebasement) loaded with books, and all kinds of gift options. A wonderful addition to 3rd street promenade!

If you're looking for cool gifts or ideas for party favors, this is the place to go! On busy…read moreLincoln but was easy enough to grab a parking spot out front on an early afternoon. I wouldn't mind playing with a bunch of the cool science kits myself! Left with cool birthday party favors for 12-yr old boys. Would have been a bonus if they also sell small boxes or fun gift bags, although they offer regular red wrapping paper gift wrapping. Anyways I had to do a Target run afterwards anyways. Highly recommend!

A really awesome little, locally owned toy shop in one of the busier parts of Venice. There is a…read moretiny parking lot on the side of the building, but there's only room enough for one or two cars, so street parking will be your easiest option. The attendant behind the counter was very nice and they do have a good selection of toys. I would say the selection is a bit limited in terms of size, but we are still able to find some really good items and were especially happy to see that they had some JellyCat items that we did not have. I would suggest if you were in the area.

Amazing store. Had everything I needed. Customer service was excellent. I didn't know much about…read morethe stroller I needed but now I know more than I ever thought I would.

Really cute baby store right on Main Street in Santa Monica. My husband and I came in here when I…read morewas still pregnant to review a few things that we had been eyeing for our registry in real life. Everything they carry is very luxe, high end brands and most of the materials seemed to be organic. The sales person was really nice and answered all of our questions. They also have a decent stroller selection that was really high end. She didn't know as much about car seats and stroller compatibility but was still very patient and nice. I'm excited to keep shopping here as our son grows up.

This is an amazing toy store -- truly a dream come true! You can find almost anything here, and the…read morekids absolutely loved it. The store is very clean, and the customer service is outstanding. We had such a wonderful experience!

I LOVE and have always LOVED a good toy store. I remember as a kid, if there was a toy store, we…read morewere going to go check it out! It was so much fun to look around and discover new toys, games, stuffed animals, and dolls and nice when we got something new. I think it's a wonderful childhood experience to peruse a toy store and I'm glad that Tom's Toys is around to continue the tradition. Fun to look around and shop here. What an AWESOME toy store! Very clean. It is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Lots of toys from great brands to choose from for all ages and a great variety. Legos, teddy bears, dolls, hot wheels etc. I think they may have it all! Came in here to buy a gift. I got the cutest, age-appropriate stuffed animal at such a great value. Prices in this store are very reasonable and comparable to online prices and sometimes even better if there's a sale. Plus, love supporting small, local businesses. Customer service was awesome. So helpful and kind. Pointed me in the direction of what I came in for. They even offered to wrap my gift for me. Metered parking and garage parking close by. In a walkable area with other shops and restaurants.

My friend and I walked into Toy Crazy to find a birthday gift for a one year old boy…read more This tiny shop packs a punch! We found the perfect gift, a red fire engine truck made from recycled milk cartons in the Pacific Northwest. Melissa, the owner, wrapped this gift so beautifully and we chatted about the community. What a gem of a shop. By the time we left Toy Crazy, I felt like I made a new friend! Thank you Melissa! This shop is located inside the Brentwood Country Mart on the south end. Support small shops and local shops!

Wonderful selection of toys! ChewCube and a bunny rattle for an 8 month old, wood blocks for a two…read moreyear old, Hot Wheels for a three year old, and Gund bear for a five year old. All reasonably priced. 1 hour free parking. Sales lady helpful in finding the type of toys that I wanted to purchase.

Cool place with cool people There's a decent selection of…read morevintage that helped me finish my master set of rocket

Abdul is the homie!! Super chill, helpful, and genuinely down to earth…read more UNLIKE aerotcg (vendor at RWT), who puts up a pretentious act and acts like a brick head. I asked about a few cards and he told me to "message the vendor on IG" when he was literally sitting right in front of me and could've just responded directly. To be clear, the 5 stars are for Abdul ONLY!