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    Curious

    4.7 (116 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Stop #2 on my Stationary Store Day crawl!
    Pam S.

    Another stop on my #StationaryStoreDay Crawl. What a gift shop! This place has everything! I love the array of jewelry here... I always say if you are traveling and need a perfect souvenir that says out of town without it being cheesy (and that no one will use) jewelry always is a safe bet. Plenty of sassy and feisty gift items as well but just know that you'll find a children's section, unique culinary items and the service is impeccable! I will say the one consistent thing I realize on my crawl this weekend was that most of these shops offered personal gift wrapping... I am so glad that stores are doing it again. Respectfully Reviewed.

    Tiny candle
    Gabriella M.

    Love visiting this store. It has a lot of quirky items for sale and sells merch for each South Bay city. They will even wrap gifts and stamp initials for you. Loved the pride month display!

    Nose pencil sharpener and cedar pointe pencils!
    Erika M.

    I stumbled upon curious when I was in the Hermosa Beach area and starting a new pen pal hobby about 2 months ago! I was looking for a fun stationary shop and found this lovely gem! I had a lovely chat the first time with Andrew, one of the owners. (Saw them again this time around, and they remembered me, so talk about customer service!) I learned that most of their items are curated and locally made! You can see the passion for all things stationary and all things fun, quirky, and queer (hello!!! Sign me up for everything!) I just had to come back and get more! If you're to just window shop, you'll also have a lovely time talking with them and may just be tempted to buy at least one thing!!! I mean, how can you not!?! I got a cute "evil plots" memo pad, some fun stickers, and some beautiful cedar wood penicls! Things are a little pricey, but your shopping small, which is, at the end of the day, worth the price, in my opinion! So stop by, have a chat, buy something funky, or just admire the funness!

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    Sherri M.

    When visiting in Hermosa Beach, we went into this awesome little store on Pier Ave! Took photos in their old-school photo booth with our grandkids! And shopped around looking at their very well stocked shop! Bought a darling little soapstone dotted heart for my stone heart collection. Lots of kids gifts, gifts for mom, gifts for dad, housewarming or host gifts too, and a beautiful candle collection including my favorite brand Voluspa. Oh and fun kitchen accessories. When you make it in, take your time browsing as they have something for everyone! And what I appreciated was something for every budget. Friendly shop owner too!

    Coffee anyone?
    Patrick L.

    I love this store, and others like it (there's a similar shop in Washington D.C. - not affiliated.) What? A store with high-quality cards, interesting doo-dads, fun odds-n-ends, funny socks and stuff that says "F*ck" etc. You know, the kind of shop you visit every few months and drop ~$30 or so on things you can't live without! Yesterday, it was greeting cards. The visit before it was socks. Next time it will be the Otto Octopus ceramic tray. As far as I can tell, the only thing missing is a bar. Lol... Love CURIOUS! 5 stars!

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    Tawny V.

    If you're in hermosa and need a pick me up or just want to buy some good stuff you must make a stop at Curious. Its quite the shop, there is something for everyone! Cards, Candles, games, kitchen towels, stuff for your pets. Again it's a very unique store you need to come in and experience it yourself!

    Syndee S.

    I was doing some last minute Christmas shopping and strolled by this awesome store . What a great experience in this cute little shop. The perfect store to grab a last minute gift for anyone ! I will Definitely a customer for life! Bryce was friendly and so was his staff. Love this store you are perfect !

    Max S.

    If you are looking for a unique gift idea, this is the place to shop. Even if you are not, this is a great store to pop your head into when in the area and look at all the great home decor, books, jewelry, etc the store has to offer. Even the layout of the store is inviting. There are steps that separate the store into multiple areas to slowly browse and appreciate the way the merchandise is artfully displayed. It makes the shopping experience enjoyable. I observed the same in the expressions of the other shoppers in the store. I did not purchase anything on this visit. I will have to remember to come here the next time I am looking for that unique, eclectic gift for a friend. I liked the different Buddhas they had displayed throughout the store.

    Scott S.

    Curious is a novelty shop that offers unique and often times spiritually influenced items that are truly interesting. The shop is located right in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach on Pier Avenue. So, it is easy to get to and parking is abundant via metered street parking and in the nearby lot. Curious it's a spacious shop that is made up of separate rooms. Each room is fully stocked with an eclectic blend of items. What this shop is great for is finding that unique gift item or purchasing that curiosity piece that you never knew that you needed. Curious is a fun place to shop!

    Family photos from the store owners - love the personal touches

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    Love this gem of a place!! Super helpful staff, great gifts, awesome cards, fantastic furniture and just an overall positive place to shop!

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    Love this place, always looking forward to coming back. They have the quirkiest gifts!

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    Glad to hear you are loving the dresser and bed! :)

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    cool little shop w lots of gadgets & tees & other stuff to ponder if worth buying... if u have a few bucks to spare stop by

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    A great store with fun books, furniture, candles, jewelry, cards, ocean themed gifts. Fun to browse a look around!

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    Cool stuff, shabby chic aesthetic. Not cheap though. Staff were incredibly helpful.

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    Adorable store with lots of different styles. Excellent service and delightful conversation!

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    Bryce, the owner, is SO nice and will offer to paint furniture items in a different color if you'd like.

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