I'm so glad I stumbled upon this cute little toy store! It is filled with so many different types…read moreof toys like dolls, blocks, little figures, instruments, playsets, and so much more! The worker there was so nice and helped me find toys specific to what I was looking for and even gift wrapped up my purchases so nicely! Definitely recommend this place!

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.

Friendly staff and great selection when you need a birthday gift and don't want to use Amazonread more

Honestly a good shop good prices I visit every weekend only thing that could knock it is the guy in…read morethe front being grumpy sometimes but that's all it I would definitely recommend.

Absolutely mind blown by the size of this Miniso store!! This one is located in downtown Santa…read moreMonica on 3rd street promenade. We were hanging out at the Pier with some friends from out of town during Pokemon Go Tour: Unova and headed over here to try to catch more pokemon but also check out some shops! I was super surprised to even find a Miniso out here since they are typically only inside malls. I guess technically this is a type of outdoor mall. Miniso is a great place to shop for some of your favorite things like Disney, Sanrio, and Harry Potter items. They had a few blind boxes and anime figures but everything was laid out so nicely! Super organized and overall nice to the eye. This store makes a great shopping spree for gifts since everything is pretty cheap. Great location and store overall! Didn't buy anything this time but maybe next time! IG: @ammysalamii

I am fond of Miniso! This Miniso branch is part of the Third street Promenade…read more The shop is so cute, spacious, very clean and organized. In addition to, it has fun vibes and decor. They had multiple Stitch (from Lilo and Stitch movie) were hanging from the ceiling. They have a huge selection of Harry Potter merchandise. They carry the Korean skin products brands. They have plushies, stationaries, pillows, tote bags, and cute accessories. They have high quality merchandise for Hello Kitty. They carry also some merchandise for Squid Game 2. They have sweet and savory snacks. The price in general is affordable, and the merchandise quality is decent. The staff were very friendly. Miniso offers reward program, which is very cool specially for regular shoppers. I really enjoyed shopping in this branch and I will be back whenever I am in Santa Monica.

Well curated toy shop with some darling stuffie options…read more Instead of using my usual online gift giving method, made it a point to shop local here for a child's birthday gift. The free gift wrapping is a nice benefit. No pets are allowed in the shop though so leave doggie at home.

This is a great neighborhood toy store for gifts and toys for the kids. It is a tiny toy shoppe -…read morejust like is says at the front of the building. What it lacks in space, it has a nicely curated layout and selection of toys, party favors, games, books, coloring/art toys, costumes, accessories for girls and stuffed animals. I came in here wanting to get a gift for a 2 year old boy and a 3 year old girl. I'm picky when it comes to toys and games. I don't like plasticky gimmicky toys and want something that isn't offensive to look at. I'm a design snob. They have a range of items for different ages from newborns to teens to adults who are young at heart. They have branded superhero and Star Wars stuff for boys. For a last minute party, they have a cute selection of premium party favors and paper ware from Meri Meri and other brands. For the 2 year old boy, I found cute simple wooden puzzles depicting animals driving different construction vehicles. For the 3 year old girl, a great coloring book with cute cartoons of snacks and sweet treats and got a stacking rainbow heart colored crayon set. Complementary gift wrapping is simple and elegant. Brown paper with colored ribbons. Nicely designed gift tags and bags with the store logo. But I was super tempted to buy one sheet of Meri Meri gift wrapping paper - so cute and modern - for myself. I have two young kids and will definitely take them back here for a small treat!

This pre-owned kids store is the best! They have a great selection and at very reasonable prices…read more The owner is so kind and friendly. Gone twice and even sold a couple of items. Will definitely be coming back.

First, the basics: Selection - designer & boutique baby and…read morekids clothing, shoes, accessories Prices - up to 80% off retail Quality - excellent or new, nothing with stains Service - great, family-run small business Parking - easy, either meters on Montana or 1-2hr parking on side streets Good for Gifts - yes, there's a brand new with tags section if resale isn't their thing (or yours!) I am so happy Sparkle Kids is in the neighborhood! It's the perfect Montana Ave addition. So well curated with kids designer and boutique brands you can't find anywhere nearby. I regularly visit and find Mini Boden, Bobo Choses, Mini Rodini, Stella McCartney Kids, and more for up to 80% off retail and always in great condition. They also do a great job selecting Zara pieces that look designer or are new with tags, and those items are usually very well-priced. You won't find Target or low-end brands here, but you'll find those better brands at Target prices! The owner is very sweet and clearly so good at what she does and knowing the best kids brands. They have a store in Austin, too. It's so great and sustainable, because kids grow out of stuff so quickly. I had stuff my kid wore once or not at all so I sold it at Sparkle Kids, got store credit in exchange, and used it to buy even cuter stuff than what I had and was too small! Plus, my kid and I love going and visiting to see what's new, since there's new stuff coming in every single day! We absolutely love it and are so happy for it to be in Santa Monica!

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!

I love Barnes and Noble! It is my favorite Bookstore wherever I go…read more The Santa Monica branch is located in the Third street Promenade which is an excellent location. The place is well lit, spacious, and organized. It has two levels; both stairs and elevator are available for customers. Barnes and Noble offers various genre of Books, in addition to puzzles, Lego, music, DVD's, magazines, toys, games, stationaries, movies and more. There is something you can buy for everyone in the family, and they will be happy. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. If you like to read as I do, you will enjoy shopping for new books. As Descartes said: "The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest people of the past centuries". So, you can stop by and find your new treasure to read. I will come back to this branch for sure.

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.

I'm so happy I found this place! A locally-owned business with a great selection of toys and games,…read morefrom classics to offbeat things that I haven't seen anywhere else. The people are so nice, and they wrap for free (you specify the occasion and you can add the recipient's name to make it extra special). Their prices are the same or less than large retailers like Amazon and Target. Highly recommended!!!

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.

I have been looking forward to going to this store since before I was pregnant. Now being 16 weeks…read morepregnant, I made it a point to visit when I was in town. I walked in and the sales woman was helping the only other customer in the store. She never once acknowledged my presence in the 15mins I stood there with my hands full of items. Never a "hello", "I'll be right with you", or "let me know if you need anything". Even when I was standing at the cash register wanting to pay, she never turned her attention from this other man. All of my excitement was gone... I put my items down and left. And of course that wasn't acknowledged either. I'm extremely sad and disappointed. Luckily there are other amazing baby stores on this street so I was able to find the cutest things - and they were HAPPY to assist me!

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.

This is a HUGE toy store! So awesome. It is air conditioned inside, which was perfect on a hot day…read more They have a wide selection of different types of toys for all ages of babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and even adults (for example, I collect Hotwheels)! I will definitely be back. Super cool store.

RWT is a fairly huge TCG collectable shop! Walking into the entrance from Sawtelle side makes you…read morefeel as if you're going to a store in Japan. This shop is located on the 2nd floor of The Block plaza. Coming from Sawtelle, you into a hallway and up a set of stairs. You are immediately greeted with everything TCG related. There are sealed products along the wall, show cases with graded cards and fan made merch?, folders with loose singles. Then along side of the area near the window you'll see table set up for gaming. There is a lot to check out, I can't say the prices are retail but more likely at competitive market rates. The craziest part is, that is not all. Walking towards the opposite side of the shop are sports cards. The area is not equally as large as the TCG side but there was for sure a lot to look at. My niece was looking for Pokemon Full Arts and she was able to find a double handful just by browsing the binders. Parking: private structure, street VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

A really fun shop to stop by if you're in the area. I almost missed this hidden gem. I was right…read morenext door at a soft serve shop and saw a singular door that the bottom of some staircases. On top of the doorway had the letters "RWT" and saw a few people entering. I looked up the Yelp page and to my surprise it was a TCG shop. Highly recommend stopping by to look around. Of course we had to take a yonder. They have a ton of PSA graded and bulk cards for cheap. Love that they have bulk cards laying around for you to look through, some are in binders some are in small boxes. Also have a ton of seating for their community events, including trade nights and tournaments. Kept clean, tons of trashcans at the end of each table. We visited on a Saturday that was pretty warm, high 80s with high foot traffic and it stayed well ventilated and cool with AC.