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.

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.

Aggressive staff. Rotten/expired product. Disappointing service…read moreFailed to present simple and easy job

Great, cozy inspirational bookstore located at my church the City of Refuge/Pastor, Bishop Noel…read moreJones. Has a great assortment of Bibles, gift items, sermons, t-shirts and drinks/snacks and wonderful friendly staff! I would highly recommend stopping through for all your gift needs. 310-516-1433

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.

I stopped by here a few months ago to support a new book release and loved this great little…read morebookshop. It's cozy, filled with engrossing titles, and everyone is helpful and friendly. The categorizations are next level too.

The thing about bookstores these days, is there just aren't enough of them. And as such, any…read morebookstore is a good bookstore. Really. As far as I'm concerned, anyone with enough guts and conviction who opens a bookstore, deserves an award. But what makes a truly important and significant bookstore? Community is important. One that serves its area and brings people together. And to do this, it takes focus. Unless you're amazon, you're going to go broke in a hurry trying to please everyone at your bookstore. So what should we focus on? Maybe something everyone has a connection to, like FOOD. Which brings us to Kitchen Lingo. Hidden in plain sight on the 4th Street Corridor in Long Beach, sits this eclectic and well curated slice of culinary paradise. It is entirely without pretense. Selling both attractively well priced used books and current titles by today's most relevant food authorities, there is something for every reader. And as I sit here writing this, I look around and realize that my wife easily owns enough cookbooks to open up her own bookstore but somehow always seems to find something she needs when we visit. But let's go back to community for a moment. There is always something being planned at Kitchen Lingo. A food demonstration, an author event, etc.. I even noticed that there is a Cake Picnic coming up in June. Of course these are all things that bring people together and create value. This is no accident. Kitchen Lingo's owner, Matt Miller is no stranger to food and its preparation. Having spent years in the trenches, his knowledge of food is extremely deep and he's very easy to talk to. He also usually has a few tricks up his sleeve too. Like good coffee beans to use as a rub or a hot tip on an amazing olive oil. And when all is said and done, he is truly the greatest part of Kitchen Lingo. We should all feel grateful having someone like him supporting food culture in our area. And maybe until he gets his award for opening a bookstore we can all just keep buying lots of books from him. That should help at least a little;)

Loved this store. So much character and characters to see. It's well organized but you can still…read moreget lost. They had/have a mini Big Boy statue I wish I could buy. Check their store out.

Halloween 365 days a year is what this place is, and it also looks cool from the outside. There's…read morea large Jack in the Box display. Once I walked into the shop, I could tell this place was interesting. It's wall to wall Halloween merchandise, but not just costumes or masks. Although I was drawn to the section of $60 Halloween purses across from the Kool Aid man, they sell small and large Halloween decorations of all kinds. They sell high quality, scary monster masks. There's a section set aside for just clowns, as well as, an entire section designated specifically for just Michael masks. Staff were friendly. I was greeted at the door. They are behind the counter, ready to assist. Parking: Plenty of metered, street parking. If you're willing to walk a little, there's plenty of free street parking a block or two away.

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.

My friend and I arrived tight on time for our 6:30 appointment and were ready for an amazing…read moreevening of al little self-care and pampering. This area was pretty busy for a weeknight, but we took it in stride. Parking itself was not to difficult. although finding a spot close to the location took a little maneuvering, but once we were inside, it was absolutely worth it. Now let talk about Janet-AMAZING From beginning to end, Janet took her time with us. She explained every product one by one, what it did, the purpose of it and why we're using it, and how it would benefit us. There was no rushing and no feeling like we were just another appointment on her schedule What I appreciate most was Janet's attention to detail with my melanin rich skin. Every product she selected felt intentional and tailed to what I needed, this kinda care and knowledge makes a big difference. I was so happy my friend came along with me , becuase it made it seem like a girls evening. And of course we did not leavve empy handed , we purchased a few preodcuts to keep us glowing at home. I would definelty recommend LATHE LBC, but the standout for me was the custmer services, Janet was all THAT. Great skin, good company and excellent customer service, and oh yes a little shopping Well be back

I attended a Lather product demonstration event as my first experience with this brand. First of…read moreall, this store is beautiful and conveniently located near the parking garage of the 2nd & PCH shopping center. Our Associate, Jessica, was so amazing. She explained the benefits of each product, they key ingredients, and how to use them. All of Lather's products are made without synthetic fragrance, artificial colors, parabens or sulfates. So if you have sensitive skin or are just looking for cleaner beauty products, this brand may be just right for you! Their packaging is also made with sustainable materials, and that is important to me as a beauty consumer. I also appreciate the fact that most of their products are moderately priced. You can find comparable products at Sephora or Ulta priced at $10+ more. I purchased the Ultra Light Face Lotion which is a daily moisturizer that is a non-greasy formula which quickly absorbs into your skin. The Manuka Honey Body Butter smells amazing and I wanted something ultra moisturizing for my dry legs. It's a shame I don't live closer to this location, but there are several good stores & restaurants in this shopping center so I will make it back to 2nd & PCH and Lather to restock on beauty products.