Adorable little gift shop in Belmont Shores. They have quite the selection of fun, unique gift items. They sell jewelry and household gift items. It's a small store, jam packed with merchandise. I like walking through and looking around at all the different items they have to offer. The tiny animal planters are absolutely adorable, next to the salt and pepper shakers that look like you are really cranking some sort of steam punk item. The friendly gentleman behind the counter greets everyone as they enter the store. read more

Cityology - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Business is closed. Didn't see a sign saying they moved. Colossus will be expanding into this shop. read more

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I LOVE this store! They have a lot of unique gifts and products to choose from. What stands out the most is the employees that work here. They're all so kind -good vibes all around here! It's a great store! read more

Cityology is a novelty shop that offers all kinds of a little bit of everything. What they have is a bunch of fun items. It's one of those stores that you never really know what what you're gonna find when you walk in. This is a great place to grab that unique gift or that something that you never knew you personally needed. Located on 2nd St., it's very easy to get to. And, there's plenty of parking on the street and in a couple of parking lots around the area, so parking is never a problem. Inside, it's a unique shop. Things are well organized and it's pretty much a feast for the eyes. Everywhere you look you will find something unique and interesting. Overall, great shop. read more

I am a long-time customer of Cityology and enjoy their wide assortment of unique items, despite the high price points. However, the customer service remains a consistent issue. The clerks are frequently unfriendly, curt, and dismissive when asked questions. Following my purchase today, I left the store feeling unwelcome and dismissed." read more

Loved browsing through the store. So many great souvenirs and items for gifting! We shopped for our postcard and shot glass collections. Then we came back for more items because their selection was great and well worth the price staff was attentive, friendly and helpful! read more

Cityology - Postcards and keychain - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

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One of my favorites on 2nd Street! Friendly stay and fun items to shop! Cards, jewelry, clothing home decor, candles + so much more! Shopping for all occasions!!! read more

Cityology - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is awesome, very well curated, unique items that you won't find at other crystal/spiritual shops.. They also have a giant Tibetan Singing bowl that you stand inside of, holy smokes is it amazing! I close by saying that it is very clean both on a physical and energetic level. It's good vibes, I really enjoy the energy of this shop and the various staff. I don't remember the owners name, but I had the pleasure of meeting her and chatting for 30 minutes. She puts her heart and soul into the shop and it most definitely shows. read more

Excellent staff!!! So friendly without hovering. Cute stuff!!!! I like the variety of things. It's my favorite shop to just peruse.

This was a fun surprise of a store, I came in to look for an anniversary party gift. They had a wide selection of items and I found the perfect thing to buy with a card. What surprised me was that they even boxed it and wrapped It for me. I will definitely be coming back to get all my gifting done here. Also, the lady who helped me was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for the help. read more

Walking and window shopping, Cityology will catch your eye and draw you in. It's a nice little gift shop with something for everyone. At least it seems that way because they cover a wide spectrum of items and products. I see things for men, women, and children, things for your bathroom, and kitchen, things for mood and positive energy, wallets, jewelry, socks, hats, skincare, toys, and gemstones. You get the idea. You can spend a lot of time here and maybe pick up a souvenir or two. Are you a Zen-type person? They have good stuff for you too. Oh and can't forget something for your pet. read more

Cityology - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

John is helpful and fun. We got time skeleton necklaces and a bunch of Knick knacks. They have an excellent collection of sound. Can't wait to come back. read more

Cityology - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

A story full of hand made local items from jewelry to fresh made soaps hats you name it! It's amazing in here and sits right next to colossus bakery so it's a must to come to both! read more

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I love my new mosaic lamp! We strolled 2nd Street this evening and passed by this gift shop. The mosaic lamps in the window caught my attention. They come in many sizes. We chose the small one. It was only $35. It gives off just the right amount of lighting without being so annoyingly bright. There are much to see in this store. You will need to come see for yourself! read more

Cityology - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

Walking down 2nd Street in Long Beach with Alana and Jeff is kinda fun... We had slowed down in front of this shop and Jeff said, "Don't be afraid...just go in!" ...so we did! I think we all found something interesting at Cityology. We spent some time in the air conditioned, clean, neat, and amusing store. The bunny socks, soaps, singing bowls, cute plushies, and cool t-shirts caught my attention the most. I was really tempted, but I resisted! Gosh... I might have to bring my Christmas list here... read more

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There are some really interesting items in this store, such as crystals, men's accessories, cute beach and kitchen items, and even predator sculptures made from metal scraps, and I've been coming there for years. However, I recently accidentally hit a small glass sculpture over and immediately let the young cashiers know. I was happy to pay the half price for the item. But then, I noticed that I had a deep cut from the item and was bleeding all over my cash. The cashiers got me a bandaid and asked me to pay for the item without thinking of the possible repercussions and then bagged the broken item without offering for me to take it, even though I had paid for it. Not sure if I'll go back, despite the interesting curios. Beware not to touch anything, lest you accidentally break it, and cut yourself in the store! You won't get any preferential treatment. read more

Cashier was super friendly and helpful. And abiding by the mask rule. Cute little shop with all kinds of gifts from jewelry, crystals, crazy socks, masks, and more. If I'm ever in the area again I would definitely stop in. Perfect area for such a funky little shop. read more

Love love love Citiology in Belmont Shore! It was "Yappy Hour" this afternoon as several four- legged furry friends all got spoiled with treats! Melanie adores all of the doggies who frequent her beautiful gift shop. The store is filled with unique gifts and clothing from all over the world. Be sure to stop by on your next stroll down 2nd Street! read more

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In the past I have always enjoyed the cute trinkets and gifts in this store, but I'm afraid that not all the employees are taking Covid precautions seriously which has changed my perception of the store entirely. I came in to get something for valentines day for my best friend. As I was getting ready to check out I noticed that one of the cashiers was having a full conversation with her mask around her chin and the man she was talking to only had his around his mouth leaving his nose exposed. This was concerning to me because I have an autoimmune disease and I need to be extremely cautious when it comes to Covid. I tried not to make a big deal about it, so I went to the other line so I could keep my distance. Then my cashier pointed to the other register and said she could help me. I asked her to wear her mask if I was to be helped by her, and she pulled it up as she told me she had asthma. Although she did pull her mask up for the transaction, it doesn't change the fact that anyone who walks in the store is breathing her air from the conversation she was having without her mask. I understand that some people can't wear a mask all day, but if her asthma is really that bad there are other masks she can wear that would make breathing easier for her without putting customers at risk. Alternatively, she could have conversations like that near the door where there is more airflow or go outside where she can have her mask off without unknowingly risking the health and safety of others. read more

So I walk in the front door and the first thing I notice is this sexy looking little blond with a huge smile that greats me and points me in the direction to some last minute stocking stuffing ideas. She was supper helpful and I got everything I needed. I picked up some supper yummy stuff bombs, a starfish x-mas ornament and this awesome wind chime that might actually be a little too big for my wife's stocking. The staff was super friendly and even though they were crazy busy they totally gave me the absolute best five star service. I was in no hurry so they helped out a handful of customers while at the same time completely wrapped up my wind chime so that it didn't make any noise, then she asked and boxed up my other items and then because I spent $100.00 they asked me to spin this wheel and wouldn't you know I won a botched pair or X-mas socks that I'm actually wearing right now. I wish I knew the names of the two employees that helped me out because their holiday spirit, their customer service and amazing smiles were absolutely the best that I have witness this entire holiday season. The retail business this time of year is very difficult and these two treated me like I was special. read more

Such a great little place for useful things. Picked up a cute seashell night light here. Love getting lost in here. Make sure you check out the sound bowls! read more

I walk by this store frequently because I enjoy Colossus the coffee shop next door. My husband and I were eating next door and my daughter popped into the shop (mind you she is 4) with another little friend she met at the coffee shop. We were inside the shop and even purchased two bracelets. My daughter loved the shop. They have children's toys as well so it seemed like a shop for all. The kids were excited and playing with the toys. I was watching the kids. Yes, sometimes kids get a little rowdy in stores and I was trying my best to calm them both down while also being mindful not to do it in a distasteful way. My daughter was playing the steel tongue drum, which was out on display. She is a child and was playing it a little louder than usual when out of the blue the employee (a lady with short blond ish hair) working the booth decided to (I kid you not) yell in the store "Alright! Alright! That's enough of that. My gosh." She said it so disrespectfully and I was just really in shock and taken back by how she handled the situation. I get that children sometimes get touch things in stores and you have to step in as a parent, which I did, but my daughter was innocently playing the drum which was on display. If you don't want children in your store then don't have toys and don't have drums on display. Simple! Children see things and they want to touch. It's part of a child's development, which this lady clearly has no education on. I politely told my daughter that we had to leave because the lady didn't want us in her store. So as we left she was telling my friend and I "to be parents". Ha! Which this lady clearly has never experienced. This lady crossed a path when she rudely told us "we needed to learn how to parent". I proceeded to tell her that I am teacher and that children touch things on my way out. Then she rudely responded back, "well, you're not a very good one." Haha! Wow! Wow! Such a rude encounter with someone. This is suppose to be shop that sells zen objects like crystal handmade jewelry and zen drums... a little ironic to me. I wish this lady much peace in her life because she clearly needs it. I will not return to this store and I strongly advise parents with small children to be cautious of this lady. She triggered me and I had to leave the store. It was a very unpleasant experience to say the least. It's sad because I wanted to support this small business. I'd like to add that I understand sometimes parents do not take action when their kids are running around in a place where there is stuff that can break. But we were right next to the kids and making sure they didn't touch anything they were not suppose to. If the lady had approached us in a calmer demeanor and actually had a conversation with us about it then I would have understood and respected her for it. Her approach to the situation was completely out of line and she was wrong in the way she handled things. read more

This place has such great energy. Just stumbled upon it as I was getting my coffee (Aroma Di Roma is also a fave!) And I'm so glad I did! The woman working there was so kind and friendly. Very easy to chat with and very knowledgeable on her spiritual stuff. They have that kind of this there as well as other artistic items for sale. Very diverse and unique products for sale, something for everyone! I was happy to support a small business. The sound bowls there are AMAZING and some ive never seen before! Definitely coming back for some Christmas shopping. They have a rewards program too! read more

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This little shop pretty much has everything. They have clothing, hats, sunglasses, toys, and a ton of masks...light fabrics, one time use ones, and some with filters. A few of them are only $1...so I got 2 to store in my purse as emergency masks for when I forget my washable ones. There's lots of jewelry too, soap bars, hair products, Himalayan salt lamp, candles, artsy pieces, home decor items, and some souvenirs for tourists. I would definitely recommend to check out this shop. You might find just what you're looking for:P read more

Support this local store on 2nd St in Belmont Shore! Everyone who works here is friendly & fun to talk to. Lots of great products & a few LB items for our tourist friends. Some of our favorite products: S'well bottles: these reusable water/beverage bottle keep drinks cold up to 24 hours. Slim design makes them easy to carry or slip into your bag. Awesome selection of sizes, colors & designs! Duke Cannon: these claim to be men's products, but some of the soaps have such a great scent anyone can use them. Huge bars of soap last a long time. Our favorite is the blue one. Socks: who doesn't love fun socks?? This is a great place to buys gifts for anyone. Support your local businesses! read more

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I love this store full of treasures and kind helpful clerks.

I stopped in to check out the store. This is really an incredible place. Lots of unique cool stuff. I recommend you check it out. You definitely won't leave empty handed. That's for sure. read more

RACIST. Highly DO NOT recommend coming here if you're not WHITE. They will bluntly treat you like shit if you're of color. Do not support this business read more

The two girl associates were extremely rude and unprofessional when asking how to properly use an item. Continued to laugh at us when we didn't know how to use item. After we continued to look around, we could continuously hear under their breath making comments. Really felt like we were in high school again which sucks because the store truly had some items we were interested in purchasing. As soon as we left, they followed us out of the store to close the front door and lock it when they close a 9pm. It was 6:45pm. read more

I stumbled upon this shop while I was on 2nd Street in Long Beach trying to clear my mind. I had no plans of buying anything, but I was introduced to this amazing water dragon singing bowl. I was able to play with it by meditating with it and felt the positive energy behind it. It is magical really. It is an investment. But as soon as I checked my e-mail, I noticed that I passed this test that I took 2 weeks ago that is extremely grueling and also I got an interview for that as well as an interview next Tuesday. Solid jobs, but I have been interviewing like crazy for years now. This time, I have a feeling it's going to be different because my mental space is even different. I have combined my attitude and work towards spirituality and was attracted to this and yes, it was expensive for me. I was going to give it to my mom for Mother's Day, but I figure I can always get another one!!!! It also has cute lamps that are crystal in nature as well as yoga clothes that are beautiful and fit my lifestyle. It is kind of far from where I live, but I dig this place. Big THANKS to Melanie who is a beautiful soul, I think she is the owner of this place, for showing me the bowl and helped me be lifted energetically when I was feeling low. read more

The owner just buys a lot of her stuff for cheap and then re-sells it for way more. Example: a shell shop in seal beach was selling these selenite sticks with shells attached for $3. A few days later, cityology was selling the same thing for over $10. They also buy stuff from Barnes & Nobles and resell. Rip off. Another thing is the new crystals that the owner is selling. She is selling a regular old quartz piece with metallic shine for over $30!!!!!! Quartz is the cheapest and most common crystal out there and this crazy lady is trying to upsell it to the max. read more

Definitely great service, the lady who worked there was so nice and answered all of our questions. She also loves our hometown Sacramento. Lol this store has suveniors and other cool fun items. read more

First time visiting this store and it had a lot of original gifts. This will definitely be my new store anytime I may need to find someone a gift. What topped it off was the employees that were so kind and helpful. It's always the little things that makes a big impact and their nice gesture to individually wrap all of my little gifts in individual bags along with putting it all in one convenient, big bag for me was surprising. That went a long way and won them a new customer! Thank you! read more

Love this place! The associates are always very friendly, helpful and talkative. Always find the randomness and nicest things for my apartment. Fairly nice decor and T-shirt's read more

Cute stuff! I found a nice shirt for my hubby at a reasonable price. The lady tgere was friendly and helpful. Will be back.

Not your AVERAGE gift store.. UNIQUE stuff I'm sure you will find something you MUST HAVE! Stop buy buy something help local biz

This store is perfectly curated. Something for all ages and all people.The owner is amenable and knows just what to offer . Merchandise from around the world was affordable She offered to enroll me in their loyalty club.Her assistant packaged as she rang my items. I will definitely return. read more

Great gift shop, with items one can't find anywhere else. Nice selection of clothes and T-Shirts. Friendly helpful staff. What more can one want. read more

Just an update: I actually called to let the owners know what had happened and to express my concerns and interestingly enough one of the owners I spoke to remembered me and acknowledge that they failed to greet me and assist me. She saw me standing there waiting to be helped and she too did NOTHING! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Oh and when I spoke about the dog incidence she justified it by stating she is a regular Costumer and her dog is harmless. The owner minimized her workers actions!!!!!!!! WTF! It's very disheartening read more

Cityology - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stopped by today to pick up a few grad gifts. The two girls behind the counter super friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Love this place! Has a little of everything read more