Great selection of innovative and educational toys. Always find something unexpected. Excellent…read moreservice and friendly staff. And great to support an independently owned store!

An amazing selection of puzzles and learning toys. I love bringing my 5 year old here to pick out…read moresomething he can't find at any big box store.

A smaller selection than the SF store, but still a great little spot with great customer service…read moreand free gift wrapping. The location is fantastic, which doesn't hurt how cute Tantrum already is on its own!

So stoked that my go-to favorite children's store in the city opened up a new location in Mill…read moreValley! And what a perfect location they opened up in the old lumberyard. I insisted on taking my mother in law here to shop for a gift for her grandson. She lives just down the street so it's very convenient for her to shop for her grandkids. She was totally impressed...with the selection of products, the service and with their free gift wrap with the recipient's name stamped on it. I love Tantrum especially because you can find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that you could not get at a box store. It's always so much fun stepping into Tantrum, so whimsical.

Such a cute little store! My sister and I noticed it while waiting for our acai bowls and decided…read moreto check it out. She was looking for a gift for her year old Goddaughter and was able to find it and a few new fidgets for herself and a cousin. I found cute food themed erasers for my 8 year old Goddaughter. The store was easy to navigate and very clean. The staff were also friendly and informative. I even loved that they had free gift wrapping as an option! Definitely worth the visit!

Really friendly customer service (shoutout Phil )! Incredible selection of toys for all ages…read more Really beautiful and organized store. Helpful relaxed staff. Moderate prices - there's high price stuff but also affordable options, too. They wrap your gifts and offer many options for gift wrapping! Love.

Every single employee at Sprout San Francisco - Mill Valley is a consummate professional. They…read moregenuinely understand baby gear, how families actually live, and what works long term. Instead of offering canned answers, they ask thoughtful questions about your lifestyle and priorities, then guide you toward options that truly fit. That alone sets them apart. For context, I used to live in San Rafael but have since moved across the country to Washington, DC. While on a work trip back to California, I made a point to stop into the Mill Valley store even with very limited time, simply because I trust this team so much. On that visit, Molly spent over an hour with me walking through stroller options, breaking down components, pricing out configurations, and answering every question with total clarity and confidence. Her knowledge is exceptional. She has specs memorized, understands the nuances between brands, and clearly knows what makes baby gear safe, functional, and worth the investment. More than that, her professionalism and patience stood out. She treated this like the major life decision it is, not just another transaction. This store has been a part of my parenting journey from the very beginning over three and a half years ago, and I am endlessly grateful for the guidance, expertise, and care they provide. Molly exemplifies everything that makes Sprout San Francisco special, and I cannot recommend her or this location highly enough. I also want to note that Mika at Sprout San Francisco located on Union Street is equally wonderful. She opened my eyes to options I had not considered at the Mill Valley store and brought the same level of insight, thoughtfulness, and expertise to the experience. Shop at Sprout if you want true experts and phenomenal customer service.

Great service over the phone. They had exactly what my daughter was looking for and treated her…read morewell when she went in to find a stroller, so I bought the car seat from them. They answered all my questions and sent the seat quickly.

I just love this store. I have taken my three boys in here every single time they get a haircut,…read moresince before they could talk. It certainly is hard to leave without a toy! I love the friendly staff, as they always know what to help with, and give us clean service.

This store might be a drama magnet, but it also has a really great array of magnetic toys -- so I…read moredeclare 5 stars. Toy Crazy was the second toy store I walked into today on my quest to find a magnetic toy for the "well under 3" crowd called Stick-O. Mr. Baby was gifted a small set and LOVES THEM, but I've never seen Stick-O in stores... and woe is me (woe is he!), I forgot his set at home when we traveled to Marin. Toy Crazy doesn't actually have Stick-O, but they do have an *extremely* similar toy called "Smartmax" -- big, three-dimensional pieces with magnets that flip around inside, so that 15-month-old Mr. Baby doesn't get frustrated because he doesn't (yet) understand magnetic polarity. They also have a whole bunch of Magnatiles and Magformers, and possibly some other magnet toys. Small store, lots of magnets. A+. Having read all the previous reviews, I was bracing to encounter an unpleasant, possibly child-hating older woman with short curly hair, but all we found behind the counter were two younger teenagers -- and a security guard, because apparently someone's dissatisfaction with the "exchange or store credit only, no cash refunds" policy had gotten WAY out of hand. There was a snarky grandmother standing way too close -- blocking the exit from the behind-counter area, harassing the teenagers, and refusing to let it go; there was an anxious mother coming unglued in all directions -- "Stop engaging!" to her mother, loudly imploring her preschool-age daughter to pick something, "So that we never have to come back here!" (as if the store were the scene of a gruesome accident), and patronizingly lecturing the teenagers to "Consider who you work for!" Perhaps the piece de resistance was another older woman who didn't seem to be related to any of these people, but had taken up the cause of the tri-generational Your Policies Don't Apply To Me posse and, having escalated to the point of being asked to leave by the security guard, stood outside shouting at passers-by about the epic injustice occurring within the toy store. "This is not what we do in Marin!!" she declared, and with great indignation. Look, I'll be honest: I was thinking about a four-star review. The downside to an impressive inventory in a small space is that, toy store or not, this didn't really feel like a place where I should take Mr. Baby off my back and turn him loose to go be a kid. That said, I can't emphasize enough how much I *just. can. not.* with the level of privilege & entitlement on display from the other adults in the store when I walked in. Yes, okay, they wanted a cash refund for whatever they'd returned. But I'll tell you: I bought those pseudo- Stick-O sets, & the return policy is right there at the bottom of the receipt. Like I tell Mr. Baby, "All feelings are okay; not all actions are okay." I get that these folks were disappointed, AND there's no call for taking out their disappointment on a pair of kids who are just working their summer jobs -- or so dramatically broadcasting distress about trying to use exactly $14 in remaining credit (without spending a cent more). So, hey: Baby magnet toys *and* not breaking down screaming at "This is not what we do in Marin" customers? Yeah, that's 5-stars-able.

They have nibsnextdoor!!!…read more I tried to do what nibs does but I could not. It takes a lot of skill to maneuver.

The is a cute little toy store along Bridgeway in Sausalito. They have a nice variety of offerings…read moreincluding a range of board games, animal figures including mystical creatures like dragons and unicorns, puppets, stuffed animals, books, and plenty of unique gifts. My favorite part was the collection of stickers on display. I ended up purchasing an adorable suatelier mustache sticker set, which included much more than mustaches... bunny ears, top hats, musical notes, and more. Love the artwork. And purchasing at the front counter was quick and easy, the shop employee helpful and friendly.

Secret Garden was a lovely store with children's clothing and some toys, but it closed at the end…read moreof 2024.

I stopped by today to look for a spring/Easter dress for my 4 year old…read more They have such a fantastic selection of beautiful dresses, designers you won't find anywhere else. The also have kids dress shoes, hair bows and accessories. There were so many I liked, that I decided to wait and bring my daughter back and let her choose.

Super cute boutique in a nice location. They have something for everyone and a great place to pop…read morein and get a gift. Staff is friendly and helpful.

I have always loved Diana'a and they have the best selection of…read moreGifts for young and old! Hostess gifts, gifts to fill Xmas stockings, kids gifts one stop shopping for all your needs for gifts. My daughter in Virginia loves their soaps and I always stock up when going to visit her!

A treasure of a toy shop with toys antique and new, curated and displayed with imagination and…read morecare. Where else will you see part of an old wooden ship loaded with stuffed animals, a Noah's Ark with a turkey in charge? Or an Egyptian sarcophagus from a set design for Indiana Jones next to a sizeable camel stuffie. Or an antique Underwood typewriter in its case or a set of illustrated journals of a bear who has traveled to Paris, to Egypt, to the Chelsea Flower Show in London, to Africa! A must visit for everyone! A you must go soon as Mme. Susan has seen her rent quadrupled and survival is challenged. Please support her!

I recently inherited some vintage dolls and needed some expert guidance. I reached out to Susan at…read moreSusan's Store room. She was gracious and professional providing information on doll collectors to help me. I have lived in the area most of my life and passed this little store many times. Only during this information gathering project on vintage dolls did I finally have the opportunity to visit Susan's store. It was like stepping back into my childhood and seeing dolls, books, and stuff animals long forgotten. As I walked around the shop I could see the attention to details for each display that Susan had created. Even a few shelves with glass Christmas ornaments that brought back many wonderful memories of a time when cherished decorations would be placed on the tree. Being In Susan's store was like being back in a childhood playroom. I highly recommend a trip to her store to reminisce and talk with Susan. It was a wonderful unexpected trip down memory lane.

Beautiful little bookstore next to the beach. Charming, wooden, low ceilings. The folks who work…read morehere are extremely lovely, including the gentleman wearing the green pointed cap who looked a bit like a gnome (and we mean that as a compliment). Hours are limited, so call in advance plan accordingly. They have relatively limited inventory, but very fun to browse. There is also a spare room in the back where you can find cards, tote bags, and gifts for friends. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful little book shop, perfect to get a couple of puzzles while trapped indoors in the…read morerain. Very nice shop keeper, helped with information on the best routes out of town once the storm lifts. Thank you!