This place is cool. I stopped here for some good looking souviners and gear for my girlfriends parents. Place is amazing for its unique 1950s looking designing of clothes and souviners. Nice employees are cool here. Best shop in Hermosa for tourists and locals. I will be back again. read more

My sister and i grew up in Hermosa Beach in the 50s and 60s. At that time, Hermosa Beach was a sleepy, funky little town, an idyllic place to grow up. Neither of us have visited in over 25 years and were looking forward to a trip this month. We've had to cancel our trip three times due to covid. Sadly, we just cancelled again. Blessedly, Treasure Chest came to the rescue! I checked out their website and ordered two Hermosa Beach-related items to give to my sister. The owner Darren was incredibly responsive to questions I had and made sure I received my items prior to my sister's birthday. She is going to love this beautiful mug! And I wound up ordering a second coaster to keep for myself; and it comes with that cute little black stand! Customer service is sadly lacking sometimes, so it is particularly appreciated when the customer is made to feel valued. Check them out! read more

Treasure Chest - Gift Shops Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I'm a Hermosa Beach resident who normally doesn't go to tourist shops. But wanting to "shop local" and looking for a snow globe, I popped in. And boy am I glad I did! I ended up having a wonderful interaction with brand-new-owner Darin, who just bought the business a couple weeks ago. GO DARIN! And as a souvenir of this great experience I found the perfect snow globe (yes, there is such a thing.) Best of luck to Treasure Chest in 2021! read more

Treasure Chest - I looked all over and found the perfect snow globe at Treasure Chest (of course!) - Gift Shops Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Pretty much what you'd expect for a touristy gift shop type place, but they sometimes have decent sales that make prices slightly less crazy. I've gotten a couple of hoodies from here in the past. Not a bad option if you're looking for something convenient right on the pier, but don't expect to get a great deal price-wise. read more

A veritable cornucopia of weird, odd, and crazy ass sh!t. Party stuff, check. Costumes and swag, check. Knick-knacks, gag items, and doo-dads, check. The Treasure Chest is right in the heart of the Hermosa Pier area...and inside, the place is actually HUGE. Two floors of straight up craziness and stuff...you will find everything here from party accessories, to toys that can "spice" up your home life...this is your place...really. Play dress up, act out all your nuts fantasies, and make some new friends...and you can throw a party with all those friends and insane party supplies...its here. Up to you and your creativity. Go forth and have fun...! read more

WHAT! NO ONE HAS REVIEW TREASURE CHEST? Lori and Joan I am truly disappointed in you two. Treasure Chest...it is a crazy place on Pier Plaza in Hermosa. Outside it has some Hermosa Beach souvenir type clothing and some souvenir stuff inside too like the coffee mug that has big boobs that everyone must have and they have costumes available 365 day a year. The upstairs area is full of costumes. You want to be a hooker? A pimp daddy? Cop? Stripper? They have hundreds of costumes. Check it out! It's fun! Especially after visiting one of the local bars. read more

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I do not recommend this gift shop. The items are way overpriced. They charge $45 for a basic t-shirt, for example. The tank top that I bought...runs way too small. If you wear a medium in women's, buy an XL. I wasted my money here and couldn't return it because it was too late. There are so many better options for souvenirs that don't break the bank. read more

This place is like the "garage" or "attic" of Hermosa Beach. It has a hodge podge of cool stuff, most of which you will never need but still great to own. Great for Halloween or off-season costumes and "Hermosa Beach" labeled paraphernalia so you brag to your friends that you've visited or live in Hb, bitch! ;) read more

I am doing my walking on the strand with my daughter. Checked out places around the pier. What a great place this is and really enjoyed chatting with Stacey. I felt very welcomed there. Looking forward on shopping there. It's the stuff I like. read more

Oh, hell no! Is there any way to give zero stars? This place has terrible customer service and a non-existent return policy. I hate writing bad reviews, but they tried to screw me, so here goes: I mistakenly purchased a pair of polarized Ray-Ban sunglasses at The Treasure Chest and attempted to exchange them less than 24 hours later for an un-polarized pair. They were undamaged and I had all the original packaging and receipt. The sales clerk was polite and willing to exchange the glasses and refund any difference,but her when tried to get authorization from Grace Kim, the owner, she refused, telling him I could only exchange them for a pair of equal or greater value. Well, all of Ray-Ban's unpolarized glasses are $30 to $50 less than their polarized lenses, so I was being charged $30 to $50 to exchange the glasses for a less expensive pair! I am a sailor, and polarized lenses do not work well with my navigational instrument screens, making them unreadable - so it's a safety issue. So up on E-bay they'll go..... "All sales are final" Kim's policy, but of course, that is not disclosed beforehand. I should have expected this sort of attitude from the shop I suppose, It is full of cheap, tacky tourist type goods. Shops that prey on tourists are always a little shady. Still, as a local businessman myself, I try to support other local small businesses. Rest assured, I will stay as far away as possible from this cheezy, fly-by-night overstuffed tourist trap, and will buy my shades from Amazon or a local store with a reasonable return policy in the future. The one advantage brick and mortar businesses have over online sellers and big chains is personalized customer service - being cheap and greedy is going to cost them in the long run.... read more

My friends and I came inside to look for a hoodie since one of us forgot our jacket. Instead we were accused of stealing by either one of the employees or the owner, not sure which. When we told them we were completely innocent, I even offered to go through our bags in front of them, she got very defensive and looked embarrassed for suggesting we were (and I quote),"acting sus." Anyway we left without purchasing the hoodie and even if our motive was to steal, theres nothing worth it here. Now we have a pretty hilarious story though so thank you. read more

Popped into this gem with my family as we drove up the coast from San Diego on Spring Break. Picked up great stuff for both of my teenagers and the wife. Good stuff at great prices. Highly recommend. read more

We dropped in while strolling with friends we were visiting. Super friendly staff. Had a few laughs with the shop owner who had some fun stories to tell. Some really cool items in this shop. Cooler than your typical souvenir shop. I'm pretty picky with what I wear. Got a cool Hermosa Bch hoodie & hat. read more

Very nice store w/some really cool t-shirts. Not the typical stuff you normally see in a tourist shop. The owner (who is new) was super friendly and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

This shop has little Beach finds like sunnies and beer funnels and a million funny hats and regular caps. I stopped in because I was burning my head off and got a cute cap that was great quality. Cost $34, but that's pretty standard. They have tank tops and shorts and beach necessities like sunscreen too. read more

Treasure Chest is pretty much the staple of the Hermosa Beach party crowd. There is so much ridiculousness going on there I don't even know where to begin. There's tonnnnnnns of Halloween costumes upstairs and during the October season, they pretty much dominate the downstairs portion of the store. There's bikinis, flip flops, sunglasses (cheap), wigs, towels, hats, beads, tee-shirts, shorts, shot glasses and a plethora of various souvenir collector items of the beachy variety. The music is always jammin' and the staff has always been really laid back. I always feel relaxed when I'm shopping there. If you're ever in need of some last minute party favors, red bikini bottoms for 4th of July (I wanted to mix & match) or just want to do some fun window shopping for the hell of it, Treasure Chest definitely fits the bill. read more

Now I see where all these blonde, Hermosa party chicks get their gear for pub crawls. It's all here. They got those cheap, 80's style neon colored sunglasses along with an array of other party type gear. So if you're looking for stuff like that, this is your spot. The upstairs area is for traditional Halloween costumes. I went there this past October looking for something unique, considering the location and the name, but their costume selection is just like any of those regular Halloween warehouse type stores. A bunch of prepackaged costumes you can shop for online. Nothing unique or interesting really. So for what my needs were, this place really didn't fit the bill. If you're looking for pub crawl stuff...it's definitely a great spot. read more

Seriously one of the best places to find odd ball junk for any type of event you can think of. I love coming here and taking friends/relatives here from out of town. They have great deals on touristy crap like shot glasses, shirts, sweaters, sunglasses, sunblock. They have a great variety of wigs, boas, silly costumes and just everything under the sun. Best place in the world to spend hours and hours just looking at everything! Very unique place to find gifts for that person who has everything. read more

The Treasure Chest Is My Go To Place When I "NEED SOMETHING SPECIAL!" If You Know What I Mean... It Has A Great Variety Of Just About Anything. read more

Very nice employees who gave my daughter stickers as a gift! Cute beach store full of fun souvenirs and beach gear!

Think about the store Spencer's. It's kind of like this but not as "adult". There are plenty of little knick knacks that you can buy, play, with and have some fun. They sell a lot of Hermosa Beach items. Shot glasses, ash trays, sweaters, shirts, hats, shorts and tank tops all sporting the Hermosa Beach on them. They have some beach toys you can get as well, Frisbee, plastic shovels, bats. All sorts of stuff that allow you to have fun in the sun. A small range of fun sun glasses too. The top level has a large assortment of Halloween costumes. The prices here are pretty steep though and I think it is only because it's on the pier next to the beach. Other than that, I usually stop by here just to take a look around and see if there is anything new. read more

I needed a pirate costume in June, and this store did not disappoint! I picked up a stunning hat and a fancy eyepatch. The clerk was friendly and helpful, and she even gave me a discount. The next time I need a costume, I will certainly make a trip to the Treasure Chest. read more

Its all about timing... Although, the Treasure Chest is the RARE gem and its all the time! 3x more "Stock and Inventory" than Aardvarks just up the street in Redondo. Literally escapes the dimensions of time, space and sound. You have entered the TWILIGHT ZONE! I'm talking Bizarre, even the clerk was wearing a painted face of dia De Los Muertos, Yikes! If Pier Ave. was a circus every night of the week, then Treasure Chest is the Big Top! Masks, wigs, facial hair, hats, props and accessories. I can turn into the International Man of Mystery any night of the week. I've been shagged! An amazing costume store that fakes the vintage dress store. OFF the WALL! read more

Treasure Chest has stood the test of time at the Hermosa pier. This place is a lot like a museum that you can spend nearly all day in, without seeing everything. The large quantity of costumes, paraphernalia, junk, etc. etc. is amazing. I have gone in here a lot over the years, but more as a source of entertainment. It is worth the visit. read more

A lot of fun stuff are sold here! I love their hats. I got one that said, "Wanna scratch my 12 inch?" without realizing what type of pic was on it. My friends told me to get it. It had a dj on it, so it was referring to scratching some vinyl lol. There was a sale going on where it was BOGO 1/2 off. I got one that said Party, although my friend wanted me to get one that said Wasted on it. My friend plans to paint Monster on the bottom on it, since one of my friends nicknamed me Party Monster ha ha ha. If you like cool/weird things, you should check out this tore. I saw a superwoman plush backpack and was debating to get it. I will be back next time when I'm in the area. read more

Treasure Chest in Pier Plaza has lots of cool things. They have a great selection of Halloween costumes upstairs. Good Souvenirs too, great for tourist or just a place to get something. They also carry swimwear for men and women. It's a great place, a little pricey but you should definitely check it out since Halloween is coming up! read more

This was a great little find for gifts from California for the family and more. Great quality items and variety. Lots of items for the beach if you forgot anything at home. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great store read more

Hermosa Beach souvenirs and t-shirts, gag gifts, beach wear and gear - mostly for adults. Not too much selection for kids (all in the backroom). Point taken on the recent t-shirts I saw there: "I Like Shaved Beaver" and "Finish Your Beer, People in Africa Are Starving". Costumes are upstairs until after Labor Day, then pretty much the entire store is taken over with costumes, accessories, and Halloween festive stuff. Definitely a good store to browse and get a good laugh. read more

What a fun store! I was really happy with the quality of their merchandise. They have some really great t-shirts! Staff were all super friendly and helpful. Will definitely make it my stop for any beach needs or gifts any time I'm visiting Hermosa Beach. read more

I wish i could give them 0 stars. Do not shop here!!! You will not be able to return anything and the customer service is awful!! The owner is extremely rude and is ruining her own business. Strongly discourage shopping here... literally go anywhere else. read more

I love this place! They have such cool stuff, I use it pacifically when I have a costume party or when I need new NFL gear. They have everything from two for $10 sunglasses, expensive sunglasses, cool costumes for any type of occasion, and they even have a sneaky back room with all the sale stuff. It has some level of touristy stuff like some of the other shops on the pier but more locals shop here than tourists. They have literally every type of costume that you can think of when you want to dress up for holidays or bar crawls, and the owner will typically throw in some cute rub on tattoos or something if it's obvious you're shopping for a special occasion. Definitely go here for Taurus knickknacks, definitely go here if you're playing dress up for any reason, and definitely grab your sports gear here. I'm a die-hard Chicago fan and they have stuff from Chicago and a lot of other big cities. read more

CAVEAT EMPTOR As a fellow local business employee on the Hermosa Beach pier, I have always gladly refered this store to customers and out of towners in the market for Treasure Chest's merchandise. All up UNTIL I too mistakenly became a patron of their store when I purchased an adult costume early one October evening. I purchased a adult bunny costume that I shortly found on the vendor's OWN website for 60% LESS than the price (plus free same day shipping). www.forplaycatalog.com/ The next day after my discovery I cordially went back to the store to see if there was anything they could do such as a refund or price match. I even brought the website print out that displayed the exact same costume thinking out of courtesy and consideration as a local pier employee, they could work something out. If you ever want to purchase the costumes they have for sale there I strongly recommend checking online first. Not only did they refuse to refund my card or match the cost, they went on to try and convice me that the website's service was faulty claiming that "even if I ordered from that website, I will recieve the wrong costume/wrong size". In conclusion, I know my experience isnt something to write to the Better Business Bureau about, but there is a reason why all sales are final there. At first the money was the main issue that I felt I was wronged but it became the principle and manner that they handeled my situation that I share my personal experience with the "Treasure Chest". read more

overpriced tourist ish? check. I guess you can't really blame a business for cashing in on a market like that with a location THAT close to the beach. They've got everything from shot glasses to booty shorts, hilarious t-shirts to $30 towels. Like an @ss, I forgot to grab the towels from the truck and didn't want to walk the 1/2 mile back to get em. (We were there for the AVP not the beach... though the beach & weather were fantastic - hence the towel need). So we paid for the cheapest towel available: Iron Maiden for $19 and were on our merry way. If you want a touristy something-or-another, definitely check it out. I'd return simply because of the t-shirts. read more

This rating is based on the store, however, Wendy who is the best employee there would get 5 stars!!!! She was so accommodating and helpful towards us and she should be running the place, if you need help go to her! However, the store owner was incompetent and inconsistent in what she was saying. I bought $79 worth of accessories and was never told I couldn't return them, however, the next day when I tried to return them I was told there's no returns but that I could exchange the items. When I went to exchange them the owner took back her word and said no exchanges. Wendy was so understanding and helped us out when she wasn't the one responsible for the confusion. In the end we were able to get two cute costumes. read more

Top notch active customer service and they honored a competitive discount. This store is a MUST stop for anything you might be missing or trying to find...vintage not cheesey. You'll wish you had more money to burn for fun stuff. read more

Treasure Chest is nothing more or less than a pretty typical beach souvenir shop. Mostly hoodies and Ts, some flip-flops, hats, etc. Yes, there are costumes upstairs but there are far from hundreds and they are all of the pre-packaged polyester variety. read more

Where else could I find a vaudville police costume in February? If you're ever partying on the pier, stop by Treasure Chest and purchase a silly hat between club hops. Believe me, chicks dig silly hats. read more

Treasure Chest is the perfect place to go if you're at the pier for a holiday & somehow forgot to dress festively - Treasure Chest WILL have stuff to outfit you so you aren't the lame person not wearing green or red, white, and blue. They also have clothes (for men, women, girls, boys) with Hermosa Beach written on them if you want to send something back to your family...some of the girls tanks & board shorts are actually really cute. Overall, prices a little high...pier real estate & convenience doesn't come cheap guess. read more

GREAT SERVICE !!! We were walking down the strip and my sweet boyfriend saw me make a beeline towards the long skirts they had on a rack in the front of the store and insisted he get me one :) We are both beach-people so we fit right in in this "beach shop". I found a really cool palm tree vase and a couple cool fridge magnets in here as well. The fellow behind the counter was our age and seemed to actually CARE how he wrapped the stuff up. The magnets were made of shells and fragile he wrapped each individually and took great care with the palm tree vase as well. They have an array of gag gifts, hoodies and t-shirts but a HUGE selection of costumes as well :) LOTS to look at in this store !!! I was impressed they had a cute little fitting room on the side of the store as well and I was encouraged by the gent to try the skirt on before I purchased it which was a nice touch rather than just "buy-and-go". He seemed to take pride in what he sold and seemed like he genuinely cared :) We will be back !!! I was very impressed with the service we got here !!! read more

I love this store!! You can always find great costumes, bathing suit covers, picture frames and sports hoodies. Reasonable prices and so much fun to browse. read more