I went to this delightful toy store today to get some items to out in my shoebox. I picked up some…read morefun things, but wasn't sure if this would fit, and asked if it was returnable. The nice lady said to let her know and we could work something out. But happy day! It fits.

TOY CRAZY should be your first stop for gifts for kids of all ages!…read more I live nearby and drove to 5 stores between Montecito and Goleta without luck. I called Toy Crazy on my way home and they had exactly what I was looking for .... and more!! I was on deadline for a gift for my grandson and Melissa saved the day!! Don't let the size of the shop fool you... she had more toys than the other 5 stores combined and her curated collection is so organized it is a breeze to find what you are looking for. While there I scored Christmas gifts for the granddaughters as well! And if that wasn't enough... - the prices are competitive with any shop or online - she asked if I wanted them wrapped!! woohoo! I had a short latte at Cafe Luxxe and returned to in 10 minutes to gather my treasures! Melissa saves the day!! Note - if the gift is to be from Kris Kringle, ask her NOT to put her store brand stickers on the wrapped gift!!

This place is amazing ! I love the assortment of squishes and Jelly Cats. Today was much more…read morespecial, last minute I came up with an idea to surprise my daughter with a couple things and have wrapped. Considering they close at 6pm and I'm at work until 5:30pm I needed some help over the phone to place my order for pickup. Soleil helped me so much with selection , payment and gift wrapping. Now all I need to do is pickup and go home all before closing time! Thank you chicken little for hiring such a gem!

Was looking around for jellycat collection. They don't have a lot. The people is very nice and…read moregreeted us as we entered. They have a bunch of toys, stuff animal,educational toys, puzzles etc

Super cute and dog friendly games store. Lady at the counter was kind and helpful. I bought a pack…read moreof mini poker playing cards. Inside is clean and lots to look at. Very organized. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

Lots of classic games, puzzles, board games. This place has been here for ages, and for good reason!read more

This location has permanently closed. They have moved to the Ventura Pacific View Mall, where they…read morehave two store locations next door to each other (not the locations they used to have in the mall).

Lots of interesting items for sale, awesome pricing on some good finds, and running a sale for…read moreholidays right now as well (Dec 2). Good selection of board games, figures, and Manga. Okay selection of comics (not great, but ok).

Stopped by today. The helpful and knowledgeable staff lead me to exactly what I wanted (old Mad…read moreMagazines to use as prizes for a party game) in a store filled with goodies. Very well-organized and clean. This place is what you hope a comic bookstore will be. Easy to give 5 stars.

i can't super recommend this store to anyone who collects pokemon cards. while the people here are…read morenice, everything is severely over market price (especially the sealed items.) their bulk was overpriced, their display case was overpriced.. if you want to look through bulk, you have to ask a staff member to pull out the boxes for you! at the time i went, i probably ended up overpaying for the bulk cards i did get, since i wasn't too into it yet at the time. boyfriend who was looking for comics said they were also pretty expensive here too, so just beware. if you're trying to preorder new sets though (pitch black jul 17th) i overheard you could do that but i assume you would have to pay a good amount to do so. imo, drive 15 minutes to bam cards instead to have a better tcg experience/selection! (not affiliated with them, but i'm seeing people say this is the only place in sb area)

Such a hidden gem! Entrance is through the parking lot (not Linden) so it's easy to miss this cute…read moreshop. Lots of items are in great condition as well as new. Clothing, shoes, dance shoes, swimsuits, dress up clothes, toys, new melissa and doug toys and activities, books, etc. I was tempted to buy so many things! We ended up getting some activities to do in the car for our road trip. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

This is a neat little boutique used kids clothing & consignment shop. It is clean and free of…read moreclutter. I think the prices are a little high for used clothing but they seem to be focused on offering quality products. We did end up with a $20 princess dress that our 4 year old really wanted (for her upcoming birthday:). They also have a new toy and gift section and a little play area for the little ones.

Wow! The scent of paper and print hang heavy in the air. It has been a long time since I have…read morebeen in a book store that is as densely packed with such an array of reading material. If they don't have it, it probably wasn't worth reading anyway.

While my family has been going into Chaucer's for many years, it is due to the fact that they're…read morethe only surviving bookshop in Santa Barbara. We have seen chains like Borders and Barns & Noble, as well as locally owned shops - Granada Books and Earthling - all sadly disappear from our community, and I am concerned that Chaucer's has become complacent, secure in the knowledge that they hold a monopoly on Santa Barbara readers. Chaucer's selection is expansive, however, in their effort to provide a broad range of titles, there is usually only one copy of each. The staff over-crowd their narrow aisles, oftentimes with books stacked on the floor, a difficult navigation when you are also trying to squeeze past another patron in their aisles that are barely two-people wide. I also am ambivalent about Chaucer's organization. Mind you, it is easy to miss the placards that indicate each section and sub-section, as they are the same hand-written signs on cardboard that have been stuck between the books for the past 20 years. It is unclear also who is staff and who is not, because there is no dress code and there are no nametags... except on the dog wearing a bandana identifying her as 'Shop Dog.' Look for whoever is actually behind the counter, I suppose. It must be said that they are friendly and helpful. If they do not have a specific book that you are looking for, they always offer to order it for you.

Maybe it's because I had a baby three weeks into COVID lockdown, but I am extremely into charming…read moreshops that sell clothes and toys and other goodies I can buy in person for my tiny adorable son. We stopped by the Nurture Cottage when we were walking on Coast Village Road one morning last month and my husband wrangled the toddler while I browsed the store, ready to hand over our money. The place was super cute, a sweet little building with a barn door and enticing display windows. I asked the cashier, who I think was the owner, where I might find 24-month clothes for boys and she directed me to the right areas. I ended up getting Angel Dear bear print pajamas and a set of Sol Angeles sweatshirt and joggers. Check-out was easy and fast and the woman helping me was friendly. Both the pajamas and the sweats are in heavy rotation on the baby, and I liked the Sol Angeles set so much that I bought an identical one for myself (I wear it for days at a time). We look very cute in our matching outfits--he looks extremely cute and I look like a grown woman in sweats, but it averages out. I'll probably be back to Nurture Cottage next time I'm in Montecito, and I expect to find more nice clothes to dress my little model of a boy.

This store is phenomenal. I visited with a group of mamas from L.A. and we were blown away from how…read morenicely curated the selection was. Clothing, accessories, books, toys, and an incredible collection of dollhouse accessories. The team went above and beyond to show us everything they had (they have a second location in the back with more dollhouse stuff). Prices were very reasonable and it didn't feel like we were being gouged just because it was downtown Montecito. And then when we found out that the proceeds actually go towards a nonprofit foundation, we wanted to simply buy everything. God bless these wonderful ladies for everything they do!

We shopped at this store on Saturday night prior to attending a Christmas party. The store was…read moreclean and well stocked. I'm giving this store in Paseo Nuevo mall a 2 as the store clerk was simply rude, cranky and appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic. He was wearing a hoody and sitting behind the cashier table. He would not look up an item on the computer and would not assist in locating a game. I was afraid of children entering this store due to his behavior, but there didn't appear to be a supervisor present and the clerk would not acknowledge if there was one. Unfortunately we will not be returning to this store.

I stopped in here for a break for my recent road trip up to Solvang. It was a nice, clean, two…read morestory Target. As per most Target stores, it was well organized and well maintained, so it was easy to find what I needed. I used their restroom before heading out. It was very easy to pay for my item while using one of the self checkout kiosks. Prices weren't the best, but understandable for the area.

This boutique Target is good for small, popular items and groceries but not much else. The clothing…read morearea is sparse and crowded. The food and beverage area is fine and plenty of alcohol selections. I will say, my husband is able to get hard to find collectible cards at this location. What really had an impact on this low score is the small parking lot and that it takes over ten minutes to get a drive up order. I always tell my Target app when I'm on my way but despite prepping the staff, i still sit there and wait. The Goleta location is much quicker when it comes to this.