Archipelago Botanicals

(27 reviews)

1.0 mi

My absolute favorite candle and gift shop on the entire planet! I LOVE the name and everything…read moreinside the store. They have delicious candles and cute bday cards and so much more as far as cute and even prank gifts.

Came here for a brand hosted candle making event, walked out absolutely BLOWN AWAY!…read more As someone who absolutely LOVES candles, I was so excited to try out a candle making class for myself, and Blow Me Candle Co definitely didn't disappoint! Everything was set up and streamlined efficiently, and the owner and staff were so sweet and helpful, checking on everyone's progress and taking the time to answer any questions we had. The owner, who started this business during the COVID-19 pandemic, was so knowledgeable about scent creation and candle-making, and I'll definitely have to be back to sniff and buy some of her creations. In addition to her handmade candles, the store is also stocked with little trinkets, art, jewelry and collectibles from small local artists. Highly recommend stopping by this hidden gem on Main Street, and supporting a small, Asian woman-owned business!

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In My Solitude LA

4.5

(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

I'm in love with all of In My Solitude LA's candles! I keep a stock in my candle drawer ready to…read moreGLOW!

In My Solitude is such a charming store and everyone is so friendly. I had a great time creating my…read moreown intention candle. Thanks Evolyn!

Bring your bestie to our next event and create a memory you will never forget!

Candle Making fun at west elm in Pasadena with Mind Body LA.

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Our artist residency space at west elm in Santa Monica was featured in the LA Times.

Brentwood General Store

I'm giving 5 stars because this store has amazing customer service and a great selection of…read moremerchandise. I stopped in yesterday with my friend. We were looking for bracelets and I have a very small wrist so it's hard to find ones that fit with out chains hanging down. The owner offered to take out links for me which was so nice and I may go back to get the bracelet that I loved. In addition, the Valentine's merch was so over the top cute that I wanted to buy everything from socks to chocolates and everything in between. Merchandise is all displayed very nicely and prices are very reasonable. I didn't snap any photos but I highly recommend this store if you need a great quality gift and you're on Montana Avenue!

This is a cute little shop on a corner of Montana Avenue. It has a small town vibe which I…read moreabsolutely love. The outside of the shop had a beautiful bed of flowers and a gorgeous window display decorated for the Fourth of July holiday. Such cute decorations to display in your own home! The inside of the store was surprisingly smaller than expected but that added to its charm. I just came here to browse this time but I did find some nice items that would make great gifts!

Simply beautiful wicker placements let my table shine through... and easy to clean.

Gift wrapping

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Saint

(5 reviews)

1.1 mi

Why???!!! They are the best scents I've had in a very long time and now they're CLOSED!…read more I'm so sad. I hope they open somewhere else.

These candles are a MUST HAVE! They all smell so amazing…read moreand they look so luxurious. Every time I go to the store, the girl there is always so welcoming and so informative with their products. I absolutely love going to this store and I highly recommend it

Located next to R&D Kitchen!

SAINT STORE!

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Hudson Grace

1.7 mi

Outstanding customer service will make us come back again. Love their candles and tableware！Can't…read morewait next visit for Christmas kitchen decor!

Cute floral cart display at Hudson Grace

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Prize Candle

The selection candles are amazing here the scents are just to die for I love to come in here and…read morebuy gifts for my friends and family. It's just a Santa Monica Main Street. Easy to park.

It would appear that this business has gone. They seem to have taken off and not fulfilled the…read moreorders that were placed for Christmas presents. I wish I had never heard of these retailers. Terrible terrible way to end by taking people's money and not fulfilling orders.

Horrible packaging and broken candle

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Horrible packaging and broken candle

General Store

I have been shopping General Store online for years and was fortunate enough to visit in person…read morerecently. I cannot say enough about their selection of vintage clothing and homewares that is curated meticulously. I purchased a handmade customized vintage sweatshirt, and a few other handmade items, that are truly works of art. This space is inspiring and their sales ladies were super friendly and helpful.

Beautiful store. I'm obsessed. There's plenty of street parking in the residential streets. The…read moreselection is well curated and the vibes are immaculate.

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Holy Chic Los Angeles

(6 reviews)

1.0 mi

This place is so beautiful and so much options. It was hard…read moreto chose the right flower but I am so happy with my choice. Alla was very friendly and helpful thank you Alla.

I cannot reccomend them strongly enough. I ordered a very important item for pickup, and was going…read moreto get it myself, but of course something arose that would make it very difficult to get it. I called them and they went out of their way to help me get it delivered the same day. They even completed the order early, first thing when they opened. The person behind this business clearly cares and you cannot go wrong using them. The flowers are also high quality and beautiful.

Light Grey Suede Haute Couture Round Box in Perfecto Size with Bordeaux Color Preserved Roses

Lily of the Valley Scented Candle

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Velvet Addict Scented Candle

Thunderbolt Spiritual Books

I've been coming to Thunderbolt Spiritual Bookstore for about two years now and every visit has…read morefelt consistently welcoming and genuinely enriching. The staff I've interacted with over time have all been kind, helpful, and easy to talk to without ever feeling performative or rushed. I also believe I've met the owner, who carries that same grounded, approachable energy that seems to set the tone for the whole space. What keeps me coming back is the depth and variety of what they offer. Their selection of tarot and oracle decks is extensive, and I've found several that I still use regularly. I've also purchased crystals, stones, books, and fragrances there and I've always left feeling satisfied with what I chose. The $5 books outside the store are especially special to me, since they include such a wide range that I would not have discovered on my own. Many of them look practically new, and I've ended up reading things I never would have picked up otherwise, which has been genuinely eye-opening. I also appreciate being able to gift some of those books forward. It's a place that feels like it keeps knowledge circulating in a really accessible way, and I hope it continues to stay exactly as it is for a long time.

I think this store has a very good selection of things, amazing books, nice crystals, great…read moresmelling incenses, and a variety of other items. It was a little off putting to hear though on social media the owner pretty much saying they need to stay in business so they choose to sell crystals, which are more marketable. I feel like you should be passionate about whatever you're selling, especially if it's spiritual. When I walked in, I probably don't look like the typical demographic, but I was greeted with a very flat "hello." It was my first time here, I was expecting the owner to greet me with enthusiasm or even offer to help or if I needed anything. When another customer walked in, he immediately greeted her and tried to guess her horoscope. Then as she proceeded to leave, he gave her stickers he personally made. I was there for 30 minutes. As I left, I didn't even receive a goodbye. The owner just stared at me. It made me not want to buy from this shop, I don't buy from places where the energy doesn't feel right. Wouldn't suggest people of color coming here... not sure if that was the issue or what the issue was. Also, these items are very much over priced. The cheap items looked like knockoffs I could get from Michaels. I do enjoy the book selection though, and highly recommend only coming here if you want books.

Soothing Palo Santo, excellent burn

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Tortoise General Store

very unfriendly staff- interesting how they sell asian/japanese goods (at a whack price point btw)…read moreand only greeted *certain* customers that walked in - and my partner and i definitely don't fall into that group... it was quite hard to look at anything when you felt like you were being watched but at the same time not even acknowledged as a customer. i would suggest going to tokyo central or small businesses in little tokyo/torrance that are more deserving and most of all, FRIENDLY. for the store managers, i suggest teaching the staff a few manners like hi and hello! i hardly ever leave a yelp review for a store, but it truly was such a negative experience

They have some really amazing gifts and home goods in this store, even if it is a bit bougie and…read moreoverpriced.

Gorgeous home decor items here

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Pretty birds

The Flower Lab

Una completely saved our wedding and elevated it in a way we could only dream of…read more We're not exaggerating: Una did all of this with TWO WEEKS' NOTICE. A family member gifted us the funds to be able to afford a florist just a couple of weeks before our wedding. We only had time for one meeting with her. She instantly got what we were going for, worked with us on getting the most for our budget, and made it all happen. We had seen how great her work was, but even still, she far exceeded our expectations. She made our wedding truly magical. We cannot recommend her & The Flower Lab enough!

Una and her staff are wonderful communicators. They handled all the flowers for our wedding. The…read morearrangements turned out gorgeous. Their attention to detail was outstanding. We were extremely happy with their service and attention from beginning to end.

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Leis Premium

Absolutely recommend this place! Beautiful fresh flowers... A shipment just came in last night so…read moreit was perfect timing and thank you for letting my daughter shine on her college graduation day... See you next time!

This is my first time ordering a lei at Lei's Premium and I'm a fan! I ordered an orchid lei for my…read moredaughter's graduation and I had a really good experience. Ordering was easy, their online shop is user friendly. You can set up when to pick up. At your pick up date, you arrive at their store and the person goes to the back and gets your order. Easy peasy! I also appreciate that they have sales which are awesome value and the leis are absolutely beautiful! Such great deals! They also package the leis really well, they're fresh and perfect for my daughter's graduation. Mahalo!

Lei

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Orchid lei

Traveling Tikes

My husband, parents, and myself went to this store to pick out a stroller before baby was born. The…read moreowner here was so incredibly patient with us as we took hours to decide. They answered all our questions and were so knowledgeable. The stroller we got is the best baby purchase we made!!! It makes life easier. Thank you to this store for making getting a stroller such a fun and personal experience. I can't wait to come back!

I ordered the Joolz Aer Plus last minute right before a trip because they had a great discount, but…read morewhen I got to the store, I saw another customer buying the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 and suddenly I wasn't so sure about my choice. The owners, a husband and wife team, were incredibly helpful. They showed me both strollers side by side, gave me honest and thoughtful feedback on the pros and cons, and helped me make the best decision for my needs. I ended up going with the Bugaboo and I am so glad I came in to see them both in person. This is a great little mom and pop shop where the owners genuinely care about their customers and take the time to make sure you leave with what is right for you. It is refreshing to get that kind of service these days. I would highly recommend Traveling Tikes and I am happy to support a store like this.

Come see our amazing selection of Peg Perego, Cybex, Nuna, Clek, Maxi Cosi Infant, Convertible & Booster car seats beautifully displayed.

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Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle

Super cute branch of this store! This is a cute little shop selling a lot of trinkets and…read moreinteresting stuff related to Japanese culture in Sawtelle. While waiting for a restaurant to seat you, you can walk around in here and look around. There were several things that were pretty unique to me, and I found the shop very well-managed and clean. Even though it was a small store, there was still several workers present which was pretty interesting to me. But yeah, I think if someone wants to buy anything related to anime, have any unique chopsticks, Pokemon, pencils, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli, or some squishy toys, they will enjoy coming here. Prices pretty reasonable. You will be tempted to buy something for sure! Lots of very cute plushies also and I found it funny/cool they even sold backpacks for Labubus! - no bathrooms inside - lots of blind boxes - cute eye-catching displays at the windows

This is a cute Japanese store. As soon as I walked in there, everything looked soft and squishy…read more They have a lot of different things from pens, Pokémon, peanut keychains, teacups, anime, stationary, and stickers. A lot of selection that people want to buy for presents or for yourself. But their values aren't cheap though. This is the place to go for Christmas shopping or birthday shopping for your family or friends to give the best gifts they can ever have!

Inside, front and center!

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Venice Plants

My partner had a very rude encounter with the owner. After we purchased one of their plants and…read moreproceeded to strap it to the roof of our car, the owner started yelling at us thinking we were breaking the tip of the plant (we were not) and called my partner a "fucker." Absolutely unacceptable behavior especially towards a customer that just purchased a plant. Candidly I had strange encounters from the other younger men from the store asking me for my ethnicity right after I was inquiring about a plant (which they didn't seem to know). Perhaps curiosity at best but certainly not relevant. Besides the rudeness of the owner, the selection of plants are pretty good, there are lots of trendy plants for cheaper prices than you would get from other stores. However they're all cramped together so it's hard to really identify or see them individually.

very friendly owner who was willing to give me good prices on plants! I bought this small guy for…read more15, but two weeks later I realized it's infested with spider mites. Now i have a weekend project ahead of me for the next couple weeks battling these guys, because despite the mites, the plant is beautiful. I guess to an extent, sellers cannot control pests when plants are in this close proximity to each other, but still very sad to see that this plant I paid 15 dollars for from here has now become a project plant...

6 year old fig tree!

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Gacha & Catch

(4 reviews)

1.1 mi

Gacha & Catch is a SEGA × TOMY pop-up retail / gashapon / claw machine store located on the Third…read moreStreet Promenade in Santa Monica. The shop recently reopened in March 2026. [Parking]: Easy public parking structure just a block away - the first 90 minutes = $1. [What to expect]: The shop offers North American exclusive Sonic & Friends merchandise like plushies, face cushions, accessories, etc. While the storefront mainly displays Sonic & Friends items, the shop also has gashapon from other anime series such as Dan Da Dan, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, etc. They also sell other miscellaneous IPs like Hatsune Miku, Sanrio characters, Nintendo, etc. Other items sold here include gacha backpacks, Licca-chan dolls (aka Japanese Barbie), etc. [Price]: $13 for 6 tokens - gashapon machines = 3 or 4 tokens & mini claw machines = 1 token for 2 plays. [Conclusion]: A great pop-up shop for anyone who's looking for specific exclusive items like Sonic & Friends merchandise or just wants to check out the cute anime merch they sell here.

Cool idea but rather overpriced. Got lured in thanks to…read moreInstagram advertisements. I'm a sucker for claw games. The problem here is that not to sound cheap the games are expensive for the value of tokens. 6 tokens are $13 that's like 2 tokens for $1 Some claw games give you two tries for 1 token but the Gacha mystery drops are typically like 4-5 tokens. I came for the hello kitty Sanrio and sonic the hedgehog collab and the small ones were $40 and the large ones $50. I got two free tokens one for the $30 purchase one for doing a survey. Was cool to check out wouldn't come back due to pricing. Literally just came for the sonic merch and considering it was $40 for a small plus I feel would be in a claw game that alone almost had me straight turn around and leave. The one dude working was kinda following us around a bit too much that was kinda off putting to the experience of checking out the place, lowkey felt like he was expecting us to steal and was shadowing us for that which felt awkward....

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Anime merch (Jun 2026)

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