Warm, welcoming, and charming! The cutest seaside gift shop. Highly recommend checking this spot…read moreout for really unique items to gift yourself or someone you love.

More than just a gift shop super nice people. They even have events to bring the community…read moretogether. More than just a gift shop. They've got a little something for anyone on your shopping list unique gifts you won't find anywhere else. And they have really good pizza when they're doing their yummy pizza outfront . Definitely check out this local family business.

Visited & Purchase 1.17.25 Finally was able to visit after…read moreso many years of hearing about Philippine Expression Bookstore. Love the ambiance as you walk into the arcade. It feels like a place where many movies might have been filmed here haha. Very old building appeal. The bookstore is one of a kind and a gem for Filipinos or people interested in learning about Filipino culture, history, with different sections of art, poetry, history, photographs of places which I wish I took more time in here. The gentleman Sedrick was so helpful in having to find books I wanted to search specifically autobiographical stories of Filipino Authors. It was a bit limited in that section but there are also hand weaved baskets and can be for sale I heard. The book I happily purchased was not close but the obviously had to pick an art book which was not surprising. Parking out bacj was only 25 cents for 30 mins which gave me a little time to find this bookstore so enchanting and hope it is kept in here or perhaps find a new home to a much wider audience but these days, so much harder to find quality books and Philippine Expression bookstore truly is not a place you find anywhere. Unless someone proves me wrong. Books are not cheap and it's ok. I LOVE the feeling of images and Illustrations of books. Especially good hard bound books. I purchased The Filipino Primitive: Accumulation and Resistance in the American Museum. Please keep visiting bookstores and support!

Came to this place to donated Dr. Romeo Protacio's books. I like their location and I will…read moredefinitely comeback. I can recommend this place, service is good and the value of their books are reasonable.

Fresh off its 6/27/26 Grand Opening and already featured on CA Live TV and The Beach Reporter,…read moreEmber & Ink is a magical jewel box for book lovers! Co-owners Kristine and Eliza have created such a welcoming, thoughtfully-curated space with an incredible selection of romance, children's books, and titles across so many other genres, plus the cutest bookish gifts and merchandise. You could easily spend hours browsing! Perfectly nestled on the second floor of a shopping center next to Trader Joe's, the easy back parking lot on 13th Street as well as the front parking lot make popping in completely hassle-free for a quick browse or leisurely linger. Whether you're hunting for your next five-star read or the perfect gift, you'll leave feeling inspired - and probably with more bookish delights than you planned to buy. A true community treasure in South Bay! PRO TIP #1: check out Ember & Ink's website and Instagram @ember_and_ink_bookshop for amazing upcoming events, ranging from book bedazzling workshops to The Meet Cute Society and Crown & Quill monthly book clubs. PRO TIP #2: the shop's Blind Date with a Book gifts are gorgeous!

Such yummy treats and great prices! I tried the maracuya (passion fruit) nieve and it was super…read moregood. The service was great too. They also really packed my nieve. I got the small and it was huge! Such a great little shop and perfect for a boardwalk snack.

My kids absolutely LOVE this little shop and all of the fun options. We let them pick out their own…read moretreat and they both loved it. Everything felt so fun and family-friendly, and the staff was super sweet. Such a cute little spot to stop at when you're down by the pier.

This is a very overdue rating on this little but amazing magical ‍ shop. I arrived during the time…read morethe owner Yadira was grubbing on her lunch and let me say she was took the time not only to greet me but to engage with me as well . She has a beautiful soul and is full of knowledge and wisdom. I seen the passion and love she has for her magical craft. I love it also I bought some amazing products from her .. they are awesome I've seen changes in my skin and the this beautiful being also gifted me her last jar of " ceremonial Cacao ". That was a big one for me cause you don't meet awesome giving people too often . I was truly blessed to had found " Spiritual Junky" on IG and on Yelp.. I'm always looking for self made shop that are passionate about what they creat that's healing and loving coming from Mother Earth , spirit the cosmos .. I apologize for this late rating on her yelp page .. it was over due since I visited this shop 2 weeks ago .. I wish for Yadira to grow and and expand her shop into many more so everyone can visit and meet her in person she is truly unique " sweet and spicy " meaning no bullshitting honest and keeps it real speaks her truth and along with that she's caring and loving always willing to find ways to help others in staying connected with their spirituality and so on. I have much respect for this beautiful soul of a woman .. I joe and my goal is to stay connected with her by supporting her with her passion in purchasing more hand made magical products from her. If you haven't visited her shop or aren't following her on IG please do you won't be disappointed..besides her products she and other beautiful beings she collaborates with offer reiki, oracle card readings and education on food plants and so on.. check it out. Yadira if you catch my rating here on your yelp page ., I want to say thank you love for being here for being an amazing being and creator . I send you my love and many wishes of abundance.

I first gravitated to Spritual Junkie through their online store. After seeing the passion Yadria…read morehas and puts into her products, I had to give them a try and visit the shop. I purchased the psychic vacuum spray, detox face wash, ozone face oil and ozone deodorant and I must say their items are truely magical! They are now staples of my daily routine. A little goes a long way with the deo. It has a lovely light lavender scent with odor fighting power. The face combo left my skin soft glowing, and radiant! Not leaving my skin greasy or heavy feeling but very balanced and hydrated. I got compliments about my skin after the first use!! I continue to work with the vacuum spray to help bring any gunk I may be retaining. I can rest assured I can use Spritual Junkie products knowing their cruelty free, organic and vegan! Yadria kindly welcomed us on back into her space where you can literally feel the effect of the shungite on the walls. Very grounding and relaxing. Yadria was very personable, sweet and genuine. I can't wait to return and book a healing/reiki session.

My favorite find from the Makers Market at Pacific City…read more TyDynamics serves up a variety of juices and fresh milks via neighborhood markets and home delivery. I'm very much on the juice train and this spot serves some of the best. Their juices are sold at $8 a piece or 3 for $22. You might be thinking that's pricey, but as someone who juices at home, I can assure you it's a pretty sweet deal. I tried a number of samples at the market but landed on (2) the Vibrant and (1) the Gratitude. The vibrant features fresh fruits like pineapple, apple, ginger, coconut water, carrots and lemon. It's great for those seeking energy and electrolytes. I don't normally juice with carrots (I can't stand the flavor) but this beverage was so refreshing, I had to order two. The gratitude is right up my alley. This bevy is packed with greens, cucumber, celery, mint, and green apple for sweetness. The perfect detox! Highly recommend starting your day with a green juice. All aboard the juice train.

Delicious & nutritious Ty is great and very knowledgeable,…read moreyou def want to buy a few so they can last. I caught myself drinking this like every week. Don't hesitate, they're definitely worth it!

An amazing store! I…read morelove the pop ups and all the natural products sold in this store. I purchased some custom made t-shirts and they were great quality. The employees were super nice and welcoming!

I was invited to a chargers game, but I did not have a jersey. I ordered my shirt online; but once…read moreit arrived in the mail, it was so bland no life. Well I was referred to Ms. Penny of Urbana Goods and she hooked my shirt up. When I tell you she clipped, cut, and diamandized my shirt (it was literally a new shirt) OMG! I was the talk of the tail gate party. Very reasonable and right on time. Thanks again for your Over the top customer service. Appreciate you.

First time visiting this place, but my mom and her friend already took classes here before. We took…read morea candle making class that lasted about 40-50 min. Rena was our instructor. She was so chill, patient, and engaging! I didn't feel embarrassed if I made mistake. Just a nice experience overall.

I've been here twice. The first was a corporate event that rented out the entire shop for the…read moreevening, and it was a lot of fun. The staff were super nice and helpful and fun and engaging. They offered suggestions even though there were 25+ of us in various stages of attentiveness. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. I had such a nice time that I booked another experience to celebrate my daughter's birthday. This time was different and felt ... perfunctory. We arrived right before our scheduled time, I was starting to tell the person who received us (I was told she was the owner even) that we had arrived quite a bit early (like we got there before the store even opened so we walked around for a bit before arriving 1 min before our reservation) before she abruptly said no it was already time and everyone else had gotten started. Just reminded me of the plethora of email reminders I'd received from them reminding us to arrive on time, allow time for parking, etc. She didn't even greet us or say hello or welcome. Never introduced herself, never asked our names. Just a "do you have a reservation?" And told us to put our stuff down (didn't tell us where) and put on an apron. We ended up putting our things down on someone else's seats because others were standing in front of ours while four others were choosing their scents for their candles. Told us we'd have to wait since there was no room for us to choose our scents so we just stood there. No one even said, hey why don't you wander around the store for a bit until space clears up. And why rudely tell us they'd already started when we just had to stand there and wait anyway? I really felt like we were in the way rather than paying customers, so I told my girls they could look around the shop for a minute rather than awkwardly stand there in front of someone else's seats. The person who helped us with our candle making was nice but kind of just gave us instructions of what to do. One of the girls mentioned how it was kind of like chemistry class so we all talked about science for a bit. I reminded the staff that the day was for my daughter's birthday (I had specified on the reservation) so she gave a quick little happy birthday before moving on. I didn't feel she was particularly helpful though. I asked how we can decide how much of one scent versus another and she just said you kind of just smell it. My daughter asked if she could make the color of her candle a little lighter and the person was just like, well, we can't guarantee what it will look like, but she was very helpful in breaking up the colored wax for her. When we returned to pick up our candles, that was it, they were just sitting there on the counter, packaged up and crammed into one little bag. I wanted to ask for another bag since each candle was going to a different household, but the staff gave off vibes of "go away". I distinctly remember the first time, each candle was packaged in their own little bag with the lid off the candle and they told us it was really important to let the candle "cure" and completely dry for three days before putting the lid on or lighting it. This time the candles were sealed up, no thank you for coming. No I hope you enjoy your candles. I can only assume this day was an outlier and maybe the staff were having a not great day. The experience is not cheap at $60 for which you create a 7 oz candle. I understand the cost isn't just for a candle, but for the experience of creating. The cost of the materials was probably minimal. But for that expense, I would have expected the experience to be a little less icy and a little more friendly (like during my first visit). Thankfully, my girls enjoyed their candles and had fun and were super thankful.