Been buying accessories for my wife at Blue Windows over 25 years. She enjoys everything I find for her. Blue Windows is owned by a Long Beach High School alum .Q: Are the fashion shops at PCH shops owned by locals? IMO , Supporting local owned businesses is a good idea. Wife LUVED her Valentine's Day gift. This shop reminds my wife of Anthropologie. Happy wife, Happy Life read more

This is one of those places you love to find when you are window shopping. You pass by and something catches your eye in the window and it's like, "let me check this place out." So you walk in and a positive vibe washes over you. You realize they a little bit of everything and everything they have a little bit of is good. I go out on a ledge and predict you won't leave here without buying something. So what are some of the things you will find? You'll have to stop by and find out. read more

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Blue Windows is one of those shops that offers a little bit of everything. And, from my experience, their inventory is constantly influx. So, each time you go into the store, there is always something new to find. I guess you would call this business a boutique, though I think it also might fall into the category of a high-end novelty shop. Because, again, they have a lot of everything. They have clothing, cards, household items, cooking utensils, candles, and a lot of other stuff. I find this business to be a great place to come to shop for that unique gift. Blue Windows is located on 2nd Street, right in the heart of Belmont Shores. It's easy to find. And, there is a lot of parking around the area. So, You should never have a problem finding a space. Overall, if you're looking for that unique gift or that item you never knew you needed, this is an excellent place to find it. read more

So my son needed a jelly cat. Looked for stores near me, and this one popped up. Such a cute shop. Nice selection. Didn't even know they had them. But I am glad I stopped by. I even picked one up I didn't know I needed. Will definitely keep this on my list of places to check back at. Girls behind the desk were nice. Very cool little store. Needing a jelly cat would recommend. read more

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Do you like small, bougie boutiques? Do you need to find unique gifts and cost isnt an issue? This is your store! It is very cute and fancy in a shabby chic way. It's a blend of rustic and high end. I bought a few handmade greeting cards. They have a decent sized selection. They are around 6 dollars apiece. They have an adorable baby section and women's upscale sweaters and clothes. There is also jewelry by different artists. read more

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The best place for baby gifts! I love shopping at this boutique, I always feel welcome and always find the perfect gift. Wonderful complimentary wrapping too! read more

Blue Windows - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Long Beach, California

I can't believe I haven't left a review for Blue Windows after 6 years of patronizing. BW is such a peaceful oasis, beautifully curated and has a luxury feel. I love to come here for birthday, Christmas and special occasion gifts. There is something for everyone! I've picked up everything from games, puzzles, self care, and jewelry. The customer service is always stellar - Yes friendly and helpful staff. Yes mailing list for items. Yes gift wrap service. If you're looking for a feminine upscale setting for your perusing, don't hesitate to stop by BW! read more

I have lived here in Belmont Shore for over 20 years, and the service here is always outstanding. I have shopped for numerous cards, gifts for a girlfriend , gifts for family & friends. No matter what the occasion, including stuff for my home, I always find exactly what I am searching for. I picked up something today for my daughter for Christmas, staff immediately offered to gift wrap it - Service, Service, Service. Love this beautiful store, and every staff member - Thank You for what you do. read more

My first time visiting the place, I felt like I was being watched, like I was gonna steal something. I feel like the items were overpriced at $42 for maybe 8 ounces a candle. I would definitely recommend it if your female friendly items are available! read more

Vesta and I have a project where we photograph people on Second Street in Belmont Shore and yesterday, we wandered into Blue Windows and met Leslie, who introduced us to the store and kept us in there for about twenty minutes armed with only an infectious smile and a positive attitude. Years ago, we owned a record store down the street and I swear if our employees, had just a fractions of what she has, customer relations wise, that store would still be open. I don't know what we'd be selling, but we'd be selling something on Second Street. Anyway, if you want something nice for yourself or your home, check out Blue Windows. And for sure, if you're shopping for a birthday gift or a gift for any occasion, stop in, you'll be glad you did. read more

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Such a cute shop, I highly recommend visiting here for great gift ideas and cool products. Manager (or owner) not sure their title was soooo kind and friendly. I enjoyed their jewelry and watch section. I'm also obsessed with their lotion scents. Will have to come back soon! read more

This is the best place for a gift. You can find something for everyone - kids and adults! Every time I walk in I find something that is perfect for someone that I haven't seen anywhere else. My last favorite find was a wax seal set for letters. If you don't know what to get for someone, you will find it here! Plus they are really nice! Oh yeah, adorable cards too! read more

Best store ever: from jewelry, to baby clothes, jigsaw puzzles, to cute Knick knacks gifts. I love browsing and finding surprise goodies. Friendly customer service. read more

I've been here a handful of times and always spend at least $50 + each visit. I love coming here because I live down the street, it's walkable and they have a cute selection to choose unique gifts in a pinch. Sadly, I don't think I can continue supporting this business. There is a noticeable difference in how they treat people of color versus non people of color. I'm never greeted, and the staff are always extremely cold and rude, which contrasts heavily with the kind conversations and greetings they give to customers who aren't POC. I never feel comfortable or welcome shopping here. It's really a shame. read more

Mariah from Blue Windows is an asset to this store. I usually go inside the store, but this was the first time I ordered online. I ordered some perfumed body oils. My fave fragrance showed out of stock, so I ordered some others A few moments later, Mariah called from the Long Beach store and asked if I'd like these gift wrapped. I said No, that's sweet, but it's a gift for myself only, no need! I asked her if she knew if my fave scent was due back in her store anytime soon. She looked it right up & said, it'll be in my store in 2 days, you want me to hold this package and send the scent when it arrives with everything else? Yes, I said!! I received my sweet smelling package a few days later. Beautifully gift wrapped and with a sweet note from Mariah and she added a beautifully scented goats milk soap. I wish I would have taken a pic before I opened it!!!! I never miss going to this little store in 2nd. Wonderful experience, thankyou, Mariah. read more

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I walked into the store on Sunday and was met with a very friendly hello. The store is filled with all sorts of adorable & fashionable things. So much too look at placed in well thought out displays to allow shoppers to see what they have without being overwhelmed by all of it. They had a great selection and of jewelry, loungewear, paper products, and cute things for your own house or to give as gifts. The two young ladies at the counter were very helpful when I mentioned what I was looking for. Although they didn't have the particular pattern of what I was looking for, I'm very happy for my trip inside. If you're in the area, you should check them out! read more

This shop may be called Blue Windows, but there is no reason to feel blue here! This is the kind of place to visit when you need some retail therapy! Blue Windows has a variety of items for men, women, children, babies and pets, as well as unique items for your home and/or office! Since it is located in the lovely Belmont Shores area of Long Beach...there is a solid mix of beachy and urban merchandise that is sure to turn your thoughts to sunshine yellow! I picked up some glampy items for me and the husband to celebrate our anniversary! We will be sure to visit each time we are in Long Beach! I want to see this shop live a long life! #Yelpiversary #SunshineYellow #GetSweatyShopping read more

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This is one of the best boutiques I've shopped. There is truly something for everyone! The prices are reasonable and the selection is outstanding!! The staff could not be nicer too!! Highly recommend!! read more

Blue Windows has become my go to spot for any gift - birthdays, mothers days, baby showers, etc. You can rely on the products to be amazing and the gift wrapping is the best thing ever!! I get SO many complements on the wrapping when gift giving. They personalize it to the occasion too! Not only can I make a quick stop on the way to a baby shower or other event, I also order gifts online that they will hand wrap and ship. When you send a gift via amazon you always have to worry about product quality control then the very ugly impersonal "wrapping" it comes in. While Blue Windows is certainly on the pricier side, the product quality and gift wrap just make every gift so much more special for the occasion. Thank you Blue Windows! read more

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Cute little shop! Service is good, helpful friendly employees! A bit pricey, but not too outrageous. They have a wide variety of products, from clothes to jewelry, and it's a nice business! Just not really my style, but great for gifts! read more

Love this store but they forgot to take off the security lock on 1 of 2 dresses I bought from them. It's literally in the front of the bottom of the dress. This is so unprofessional. Now I have to travel back from LA all the way down to second street so people don't think I stole the dress. This should not be happening especially when someone is spending over $200 at your store. read more

Blue Windows - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Long Beach, California

Definitely the best boutique in Long Beach. It's actually a pretty large space and they carry everything. You can find a gift for nearly any occasion here: thank you, bridal shower, teacher appreciation, house warming, baby shower, etc. it's pricy but the items are one of a kind and of high quality. The owner, Heather, clearly puts a lot of thought into curating her inventory. If you follow the store of her on Instagram she also shows how much she cares about her employees and creating a warm and creative environment. You can't help but root for her and this store. It's been here for over a decade as well. read more

I have been shopping at Blue Window for years and years. If I need a gift with a super unique card, Blue Windows has it! Whenever I need a baby gift, Blue Windows is my "go to!" The best part is, whenever I walk in with the intention of getting a gift and a card, I always find something that I cannot live without! Heather the owner and her whole staff, go above and beyond to help! Make a special trip to Blue Windows, you will be glad you did!!! read more

Went in for a quick present and walked out with a beautifully wrapped gift. Thank you so much. Everyone was so kind! read more

Blue Windows - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love this shop! It has certainly become our favorite little shop in Belmont Shore... Often I will get cards for a variety of events - they are often hilarious and, at times, inclusive. Which is one of the reasons why we shop here. I adore their baby selection, especially their books. We can always find a book for our niece's celebrations. They usually are moral-bound and teach about acknowledging others' differences, being kind, and not being a bully. The collection is also laden with stories of real people - role models... usually females! Woot! We are (aka I am) also forever grateful that they wrap my presents for me! To be fair, my husband will tell you that I am an avid gift-wrapper in my own right. But their wrap is so adorable, precise, and done with such care! I get it done EVERY time I need a gift. They also delight me with seasonal items which ALWAYS speak to my style. Finally, everyone who works here is awesome. I'm sorry I do not know everyone's name... but Moriyah and (sorry-I-forget-your-name!) the lovely lady with short blonde hair (gluten free?) are ever-so-awesome! Thanks for being so rad!! read more

One of my must-stop shops in Belmont Shores. I can buy a Mediterranean cookbook, a pair of designer jeans, an organic baby-onesie, a Bar Mitvah card, a sweater for my dog, and local custom-made jewelry if I wanted to all in one place. Blue Windows offers a strange merchandising mix but it's like walking into a store catered to one particular person, that person that you want to be. I usually go there for gifts, but I also go there just to be inspired by the ambiance cuz there are a lot of things there made my local artisans and designers. Good shit for sure. read more

I love this place! Great design inside, friendly service, fantastic jewelry, clothes, books, cards, housewares, etc. It is the perfect place for a last minute gift for almost any occasion. I often find, however, that I end up buying something for myself! So, be warned! Yeah, it is pricey. But if you look around, you can find a good deal. The most expensive stuff is the woman's apparel. Belts, bags, clothes, and jewelry. But there are always fun knick-knacks, cards, books, etc., that are reasonably priced. read more

If there is a heaven, I imagine it looks an awful lot like Blue Windows. I want to hide under the racks and sleep here at night! Seriously. First of all, they always have the cutest window displays. I'm not sure who is in charge of designing them but they deserve a big fat raise. They change them regularly and often to match local events or charity drives, which is awesome and makes me feel better about spending my hard earned money here. Make no mistake, this place is NOT cheap but their products are high quality and very unique. They have great gift items that are pretty reasonably priced (candles, soaps, coasters, etc.) but I couldn't, for instance, afford to purchase my dishware here. Italian Vietra plates are beautiful but I'm no Kim Kardashian. At $120+ per plate, I could afford about one of them. Imagine breaking a $120 plate? Not this girl. Their jewelry lines are AMAZING and surprisingly pretty affordable. I especially love their Jeanine Payer line http://www.jeaninepayer.com/ with hand engraved poetry on each delicate piece. Definitely a splurge but well worth it. They also carry small but very cute collection of seasonally appropriate clothing. In the Fall, they have the best scarves, mittens, sweaters and hats and while they aren't Tilly's prices, they are also not Tilly's quality. They are the type of investment items that you will have in your closet for years to come. The card and stationary section is cute and they have a great selection of individual sheets of wrapping and tissue paper for gift wrap. You can either purchase it on it's own or ask them to gift wrap your item. They do a superb job. My hostess gifts that I purchase there are always a hit! SUPER adorable baby section if you are looking to spend a little money on someone else's cute bundle of joy. A bit pricey for anything other than a special occasion gift but any baby sporting these duds is sure to get loads of attention! The staff is super friendly and have accommodated special order requests for me in the past without a shipping fee or long wait time. They are open the usual second street hours (9pm) and they get a really great Xmas ornament Thanksgiving time each year. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. You will not be disappointed! read more

I absolutely love going to Blue Windows!!! The staff is SO helpful and friendly...it's so refreshing to know there's a sweet, unique, awesome place to get such perfect items and gifts! I especially LOVE the fact that they will gift wrap if I need them to. read more

Cute local shop that honestly has everything! It's my favorite shop in Belmont Shore. During quarantine I bought myself a birthday present and the gift wrapping that comes for FREE is immaculate! Heather made even a quarantine birthday feel really special. Will definitely be displaying the gift wrap box around my house. Thank you! read more

I absolutely love their unique gifts and cute home items. But they also have the cutest clothes and amazing one of a kind jewelry.

New to the area and the shop windows caught our eye. Super cute stuff inside, but unfortunately the customer service, or lack there of, really turned us off to the store. Two employees stood behind the counter and never once acknowledged us...one even walked past us on her way to the back and never said a word. We won't be back unfortunately . read more

Very nice shop that offer a variety of small home decoration . They do have some clothing and at times Baby things . I like the gifts you can get here for gifts and special occasions . People here are nice and helpful. read more

The employees here are SO KIND! We love the quality of products. It seems that my wife and I share the same aesthetic as their buyer. The candles are always amazing. They do a complimentary gift wrap that's really cute. I like that they have seasonal items so their stock generally shifts. I do wish they had a larger stock of men's items. read more

Belmont Shore has quite a few shops, but not too many I'd describe as "OMG I can die happy here." Blue Windows is one of those though. Seriously, I can't stop myself from going in every time I walk by one of their super creative merch displays, it's like my feet have minds of their own. Super cute sweaters, adorbs handmade stationary, and now perfect Christmas ornaments. Man, I could spend a ton here. The one downside... hoooweee this stuff is ex-pen-SIVE! A few things that have a decent price, but wow - I'll keep a look out for that extra fat Visa bill in the mail now. read more

Blue Windows is another great 2nd Street Boutique, perfect for unique gifts! Yes, there are a bunch of great trinkits for home and cute accesories, but they carry the Hooter Hider. (Please don't make that face!) The Hooter Hider is one of the most appreciated baby shower gifts for the breast feeding Mommy. You can't buy them at babies r' us and chances are it won't be on someone's registry, but it's an amazing, light weight cover for Mom's to take care of their baby without the whole world seeing some boob. They also have a great carrier that can double as a cover for feeding. As Jenny W said, the gift wrapping is gorgeous! Things are a little pricey here, but no more outrageous than any of the other boutiques on 2nd street. read more

Ok, I really hate to do this because I really love this store. I've been going there for years. It's the one place locally you can go to get an amazing gift for any occasion and top it with a great card. But my last two visits there have me second guessing my loyalty because the service WAS SO AWEFUL. The girl at the counter seemed miserable and so so irritated that I was interrupting her afternoon of NOTHING! Not a smirk or a smile or a warm feeling at all. Then I attempted to go back a second time a few weeks later to give it another shot. Same girl working the counter...same interaction. It was kind of nearing closing time so I understand you want to go home, but come on. Its almost laughable its so bad. I still am a die hard fan of the store and will probably go back because I love it so much. Over the years I've never had this problem, maybe (hopefully) the owner is just having a bad run of sales girls! read more

It has taken me a couple of days to muster up the gusto, to be able to post this shocking review. Two days ago I was out looking for a thoughtful and unique gift. I wandered into Blue Windows and I stayed a while, seeing that there were many unique as well as creative gift options. As I began exploring the back corner area, I suddenly noticed the shop girl walking two random hangers to the back... Upon entering, I tried to ignore that fact that no one greeted me on my way in. Three people, including one who I recognized as the owner, were all gathered in the front, paying undivided attention to a client. So, when I saw the random hanger-drop-girl come in my direction I thought, perhaps she's going ask if I need any help or utter some form of a polite comment. No. Instead, she began to do that thing, you know the one where someone follows you around every isle in a shop. The one where you're seen as out of place and possibly a thief for possibly being just a few shades too dark... She gave me a few strange and somber smirks but no actual words, especially none that would imply a warm, accommodating welcome. Still, I saw somethings that caught my eye and no matter the case, I thought I'd give Blue Windows one last chance. So I wandered back toward the front. I literally stood right next to their counter. Still not one of them even LOOKED in my direction, much less said anything. To put the cherry on top, even when I was up front, all eyes on me, the "spy" was STILL randomly pacing and folding in the general area I was in. I left in complete shock. I was multitasking, chatting with my cousin on the other side of the country. I told her what just happened and how blatant and obvious that experience was. At first, I tried on a bit if denial, being that I was on the phone. But then I retraced my steps, remembering EVERY OTHER SHOP I'd visited, including Rite Aid, where I was properly and politely greeted. I used to pop into Blue Windows every now and then, finding some things I liked. After that heart breaking experience, I will not be back. The energy was very negative, I felt like I didn't exist and their lack of engagement made me feel like they couldn't wait until I left. As though I were some kind of pest, or vermin, as opposed to a paying customer who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. read more

Love, love, love, love, love this place! Blue Windows was one of my first discoveries upon moving down to LB. Beautiful high end boutique that's aesthetically so pleasing to me! I pop by at least once a week to satisy my gift giving/home scenting and beautifying needs. They carry one of my favorite brands of candles, Wick'd Bean, and to die for table linens by Couleur Nature. Filled with designer clothing, baby gear, stationary, unique jewelry etc... etc.. be prepared to spend a pretty penny. The feeling while shopping and goodies you bring home are well worth it! IN MY OPINION :) My wish... they'd carry Russell + Hazel, Vera Bradley, more flavors of Wick'd Bean Candles and better selection of cards. p.s. beautiful gift wrapping and sales people are lovely! read more

Definitely the best store on 2nd street. SO many of the other proprietors here have attitude and crappy stuff. Considering rent on 2nd street cannot be cheap, the attitude may only be a reaction to the fact that they need to sell more and more crap in order to pay rent each month. The clothes are a little pricier than what I would normally spend, but I love looking at their selection. It is always pretty diverse. The handmade bags are cute, and they have a well-selected case of jewelry. If there are any guys out there looking for a gift for their girl, it would be hard to go wrong shopping here. The staff people are friendly and low-pressure, and they are really knowledgeable about their stock. The few questions I have asked are always answered in a way that shows they really care about the stories behind what they sell and the people who make each item. read more