TRENDY LITTLE STORE w/ GREAT FINDS! Central Library's "The Library Store" is a current,…read morewell-stocked gift shop with buzzy reads and stylish merch. I loved seeing their pocket-sized collection from their genre-specific books to celebrity finds. I spotted a Chappel Roan book among other favorites. Additionally, they had a selection of Heated Rivalry novels and other fan-favorites. I definitely see myself coming here more often, too bad my booklist is currently full. My Mom and I got a few items (a small version of Macbeth, socks, mug, etc.). Staff were pretty polite but a little awkward, I think they're on high-alert for shoplifters. The store was neat and tidy. Lighting was dim and the store wasn't packed. As this is a gift shop in LA, library-specific merch is slightly pricy. However, the quality of the goods are great. If you're entering through the backside of the library go straight down the entrance hallway a bit and turn to your right. The Library Store is hard to miss!

I felt like a kid walking into a candy store while visiting this charming and well curated gift…read morestore in historic LA Central Library! When I heard the greeting, I said "im definitely walking out of here with a gift or two," I got four! And, why not? It feels good to support the Library and get something special too :)

Cute store, nice discovery in Madang Mall!…read more Loved the decor and the window displays that lured me in! Nice clothing selection, more unique, interesting items, decent prices and good customer service. If you are shopping, make it a stop! It has a nice array of merchandise to browse and try. Not your regular mall chain shop!

This is a really cute store and the store owner is soo nice! My guy and I ended up just getting…read moresome really cute pins when we came by. I thought the clothes were really cute, but they didn't have my size in the ones I liked for myself. I think this is a nice place to get gifts for people that aren't touristy type gifts. I know there's a lot in the store that my niece would like as well!

Must go for kpop fans! Giant store a little ways a way from the main Ktown plazas but well worth…read morethe walk! Has literally everything kpop related, from albums to merch, both new and old releases. Wall to ceiling shelves of albums for every artist, both solo and groups. Have a lot of stuff from recent comebacks and older merch as well. They also have a good selection of photocard supplies, binders, and stationery supplies. Miscellaneous cute plushies and trinkets as well, you'll definitely find what you need here!

We just came from Louders That was playing K-pop on every single TV. So I really was ready for the…read morestore. They had K-pop everything. CDs. Videos. Calendars clothes. I really loved. It. Smells like the hell kitty store.

Cute selection of stationary, pens and stickers!…read more I love picking up coffee next door and buying my essentials from here. Including any last minute gifts. They will wrap it for you!

Stopped by on a Saturday late morning after snagging a parking spot right in front of the shop…read more It's small (they only allow 5-6 people in at a time!) but has a nice selection of paper goods and drinkware. Service was meh. We did end up going to Paper Plant Co. afterwards and had a much better experience.

I had a good shopping experience at Hightide Store DTLA. The store has a nice aesthetic, with a lot…read moreof open displays and wood-style color themes. Their selection of products is great for stationary enthusiasts. I purchased some pens from Penco, which is a flagship brand of High Tide. The store is located at the Row DTLA, which is a recently renovated shopping area. I'm generally not a big fan of downtown, but this place was really nice. It felt safe and there was plenty of parking. Overall I would definitely recommend Hightide for stationary shopping. Pros: -Great section of unique products. -The store has a fun vibe -Plenty of parking. 2 hours free. -Located in a nice shopping area. Cons -some of their products like the pen cases are a bit too expensive in my opinion. -it is a small space so it can get crowded during peak shopping hours.

Hightide is a Japanese brand that specializes in office supplies and stationery. This Hightide…read moreStore DTLA location opened in July 2018 and the store expanded into the neighboring space in November 2023. The neighboring space is called Hightide Annex which focuses on apparel goods. Recently Hightide Store New York City was opened in December 2025. [Parking]: Free 2-hour parking at the parking structure for ROW DTLA. [What to expect]: A classic Japanese stationery shop with notebooks, specialty pens, planners, bags, etc. They carry brands like Hobonichi and Penco. [Conclusion]: A cute stationery shop for those looking for well-known and high-quality Japanese stationery products, but the shop felt like it was missing an extra personal and local touch.

Shout and About is a small boutique shop located in Echo Park that sells various gifts and greeting…read morecards. This is the flagship shop opened in 2015 and there are currently three brick-and-mortar locations in Echo Park, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. [Parking]: Parking is very difficult in this part of town. I got really lucky and found a residential street spot on Grafton St. [Merchandise]: The shop offers many cute gifts including home goods, scented candles, tote bags, and a section with items for children and babies such as children's books and random animal plushies. I like some of their greeting card designs, but there is not much of a stationery selection. There is also a mini print vending machine at the front entrance. [Conclusion]: I am not sure whether I would drive out of my way just to shop for gifts here as there are too many random items. It would be nicer if the shop focused on a more specific niche category rather than being a jack-of-all-trades gift store.

Small but adorable store with a great selection of cute products. They have an Inciardi Print…read moremachine and were so sweet to pull a print for us from the back when it went out of stock. Thanks S&A!

This is my go-to gift shop in town. The selection is beautifully curated, thoughtful without…read morefeeling generic, and I've genuinely never left disappointed. The owner is incredibly intuitive, and has an amazing eye. I always ask for her advice, and she somehow always points me to the right gift for the right person. It makes gift-buying feel effortless and actually enjoyable. If you want something meaningful and well chosen, this is the place.

Amazing stuff! Stopped in for a small kids gift and ended up getting myself a bunch of things as…read morewell. Amazing selection, very well curated, and staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!

30 years ago I remember seeing ornate beautiful dishes and lots of cds! now it seems they have a…read morefun, eclectic mix of stuff. there were practical things (like a veggie shredder & lots of tabi), cool postcards, clothing items & also displays by local artisans... which sort of gave it a gallery-like feel. we ended up purchasing an artisanal hoji-cha & an ear picker. LOL, had to get one.

We had some time to kill and so decided to peruse around Little Tokyo and stumbled upon this shop…read more They had a TON of fun Japanese gift items and decor like stationary, postcards, kitchenware, maneki nekos, origami paper, and so much more. They also had a lot of traditional items/supplies for tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimonos. I had fun looking through all the items as it brought me back to our summer in Japan. Apparently they have a long standing history in LA, having opened in 1946 after World War II. The shop occupies the site of the first Japanese-owned business in Los Angeles, circa 1890's. Pretty cool! I have a soft spot for everything animal shaped and soo.... I picked up a fun/odd felt tiger Christmas ornament, a cat pen, and a super cute bronze cat shaped spoon that hangs on the side of your cup. Did I need it? No.... but it's fun and makes me happy. Haha! Overall, great shop to browse around and find some unique gift items. They even wrap up your purchases in paper bags like they do in Japan. I LOVE IT!

Koreatown Plaza has everything you could want. You can explore a variety of shops offering…read moreclothing, cosmetics, health products, home goods, jewelry, and the best food court in town. Parking is for a fee, but they validate at most stores and some of the eateries. It has the best of Korean cuisine for every budget. You can have great noodles and spend less than 15$. The wide variety of restaurants, from sizzling street food and noodle soups to crispy katsu and savory dumplings are the reason we often go. We love to have lunch or dinner there. The people that work there are so nice and will help you, especially in the shops. I am often looking for the latest comic for my grandson and they are always there to help. They keep the entire mall spotless and comfortable. It is a great time.

+ Bustling Korean commercial area. Lots of coming and going…read more Nice place to take a break from the downtown LA hustle. - The restrooms in the food court were completely closed, so I had to search a bit farther. If they have to do maintenance, they should avoid doing so during such busy hours. + Nicole's Coffee Shop was kind enough to validate my parking without me buying anything. I decided to support their business anyway. - The food court is very limited on hydrating, healthy drinks. I had barely walked around inside the Plaza for 15min when suddenly all the lights went out. Inside H-Mart was so dark. I ran outta there. Sunlight still shown through the windows, thankfully. Everyone was confused. I rushed back to my car in the parking garage and booked it outta there. Thankfully the gatekeeper's barricade arm was staying up (so my validated parking ticket didn't matter) so I could drive off quickly before the exit became a bottleneck. Turns out West LA had a blackout... the one time I ever visit LA! Shame, cuz I wanted to walk around Koreatown Plaza a little more before heading to the next checkpoint in my itinerary.

This store is inside the California Science Center museum. It was very clean and well organized…read more The prices are reasonable for being a museum gift shop. I did however found that the hoodies are a bit snug for the size it says. I bought my son an adult Large and it was pretty tight on him, it fits like a medium. I also bought a mug and that was a fantastic addition to my mug collection! The service was great...overall it was a great experience!

We recently came to the California Science Center and stopped by the Explora Store to get a jacket…read morefor my son. It was so cold when we got here. Walking into the Explora Store, we found a wonderful sales associate. She was so friendly and helpful! She helped us find a sweatshirt right away and even found a map so we could find all the best exhibits at the museum. This store is so cool! Besides great jackets and t-shirts, there is every toy, game, puzzle, and science-related fun a kid could want. There's lots of mugs, books, tote bags, key chains, and even some jewelry. We really liked the ant farms and butterfly gardens found here! This store is so big that we could have wandered around this store for hours and still not see everything. If you love science, you really could get lost here. My son really liked the great selection of games, 3D puzzles, and science kits at the Exlora Store! By the time we were done shopping here, my son found a nice jacket and a great 3D puzzle for his friend's birthday. For fun toys, educational items, and apparel, this is wonderful stop while visiting the California Science Center!