This is a cute little toy store in the middle of Solvang proper. An assortment of different toys…read morecan be found here-- puzzles, action figures, dolls, sports toys, stuffed animals, and a few sciencey things. The usual Roto-molded plastic and injected rubber import stuff is here with the Solvang markup, but honestly, that's every store and these folks gotta pay the rent. As you shop throughout the town for things you categorically don't need, give this spot a look for the youngest member on your gift list. The owner was friendly and welcoming, but I gotta believe the "you break it, you buy it" rule will be applied here with brute force.

Crazy to be the hoilday season have store hours up in the window then be closed early sitting at…read morethe front checkout ignoring customers at the door.

Love this store so much! Been coming here my whole life! So glad it's still running and keeping…read morephysical fun alive amongst this rush of technology in these modern times.

This is a 2 level toy store that also sells books and birthday cards as well…read more If you are looking for a good selection of legos then upstairs is where you will find them. You could easily find something here for a child if you needed to get a quick gift.

Was looking around for jellycat collection. They don't have a lot. The people is very nice and…read moregreeted us as we entered. They have a bunch of toys, stuff animal,educational toys, puzzles etc

Chicken Little saved our butts a few weeks ago, or at least ensured that we wouldn't embarrass…read moreourselves at Grandma Robyn's 80th birthday celebration. We were getting dressed for the party when we realized we'd forgotten to pack our four-year-old's clothes, stacked in a neat pile back in Los Angeles. Instead of letting him arrive in a dirty T-shirt and jeans, I rushed to Chicken Little for a ten-minute State Street shopping spree. My husband called ahead, so there was a sales lady waiting for me, ready to show me where to look for little boy party clothes. I quickly found some comfortable-looking denim pants dark enough to pass for chinos, as well as a couple of button-down shirts and a nice sweater--I was going to cover my bases. I was about to check out and run when I remembered our son might also want socks, underwear, and clean clothes for the next day, and I was able to procure everything in another few minutes of furious shopping. I even found birthday cards for Grandma Robyn and my father-in-law, who was also celebrating a birthday. I didn't have time to explore and appreciate the rest of the store, but it was big and charming, well stocked with toys and gifts in addition to all the wardrobe necessities. Service was fantastic. The woman helping me even said I could return whatever I wanted, but everything was cute and high quality, so I kept it all. I am now a devoted Chicken Little customer, and will come back any time I need kid gear in Santa Barbara.

I went to this delightful toy store today to get some items to out in my shoebox. I picked up some…read morefun things, but wasn't sure if this would fit, and asked if it was returnable. The nice lady said to let her know and we could work something out. But happy day! It fits.

TOY CRAZY should be your first stop for gifts for kids of all ages!…read more I live nearby and drove to 5 stores between Montecito and Goleta without luck. I called Toy Crazy on my way home and they had exactly what I was looking for .... and more!! I was on deadline for a gift for my grandson and Melissa saved the day!! Don't let the size of the shop fool you... she had more toys than the other 5 stores combined and her curated collection is so organized it is a breeze to find what you are looking for. While there I scored Christmas gifts for the granddaughters as well! And if that wasn't enough... - the prices are competitive with any shop or online - she asked if I wanted them wrapped!! woohoo! I had a short latte at Cafe Luxxe and returned to in 10 minutes to gather my treasures! Melissa saves the day!! Note - if the gift is to be from Kris Kringle, ask her NOT to put her store brand stickers on the wrapped gift!!

I'm going to preface this review by saying I go to The Book Loft any time I visit Santa Ynez or…read moreSolvang. The last time I went was in July, and I spent over $200 on new books. I received one paper bookmark with my purchase and I asked for a few more (I'm a teacher in the LA area and I like to put them in my classroom for my students) and the woman ringing me up made it awkward and reluctantly gave me one more. I found it funny but also quite weird. It was like giving up an opportunity for free advertising! Anyway, I'll still go back because I love this place and the people who work there are usually very friendly and helpful. The bookmark awkwardness was an anomaly. The shop is cute and it's always so well curated. Sometimes they have blind date picks that are cheap and fun to open. I always find so many books I want there. I like their used book selection upstairs as well. Must visit as indie bookstores are so few and far between these days!

What a gem! Loved this bookstore in the heart of Solvang. But it's not just a cozy comfortable…read morebookstore. The selection is great and the presentation of books and related gifts make it wonderful to wander and discover different topics to engross yourself in. Great place to shop for a thoughtful gift. I also appreciated the kind and friendly bookstore workers :)

Great selection for a small space. I could lose myself here. Friendly help and a great location. I…read morewalked away with several gifts.

i can't super recommend this store to anyone who collects pokemon cards. while the people here are…read morenice, everything is severely over market price (especially the sealed items.) their bulk was overpriced, their display case was overpriced.. if you want to look through bulk, you have to ask a staff member to pull out the boxes for you! at the time i went, i probably ended up overpaying for the bulk cards i did get, since i wasn't too into it yet at the time. boyfriend who was looking for comics said they were also pretty expensive here too, so just beware. if you're trying to preorder new sets though (pitch black jul 17th) i overheard you could do that but i assume you would have to pay a good amount to do so. imo, drive 15 minutes to bam cards instead to have a better tcg experience/selection! (not affiliated with them, but i'm seeing people say this is the only place in sb area)

Super cute and dog friendly games store. Lady at the counter was kind and helpful. I bought a pack…read moreof mini poker playing cards. Inside is clean and lots to look at. Very organized. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

Lots of classic games, puzzles, board games. This place has been here for ages, and for good reason!read more

Okay so I'm not that into Lego, but my 35 yo boyfriend LOVES them. This store had everything he was…read morelooking for and more. Tons of retired sets and lots of minifigs. If youre looking for something obscure they'll probably have it or have had it at some point. We purchased a Star Wars Lego set and several mini figures. Service was great. Staff is beyond knowledgeable and very helpful. Prices were fair. I'm sure this store is a blast for kids too, but from the adult hobbyist perspective this is a great shop.

My son is really into Legos so he was excited to stop in here on our trip to SLO. We looked around…read morefor a bit and then one of the staff members said we should check out their new Glow Room. As soon as we entered, my son had an awe moment. He was told he could build a car to race and he was super excited. A few people were in the room so he waited until they were done building their cars and racing on the track. We sat around talking to the staff and other parents who came into the Glow Room. We both used the restrooms and were happy to find they were clean and stocked. The store overall was clean and organized. We liked looking at the displays and the sets available. The three staff members we interacted with during our visit were super friendly. We liked that they offered party packages and we may have to plan a party on one of our visits to SLO. There are many Lego lovers in our family.