I was looking for some Mexican mercado mesh bags with Frida Kahlo & Day of the Dead printed on the bags, and low and behold I found the bags at Iguana's. I couldn't believe it. I was looking online for these bags and even considered Olvera Street, but I found them at Iguana's for a lot less than what I found online. Man, I was so happy and impressed to have found these bags here. Iguana Imports is great. They sell everything from folk art, incense, candles, dia de los muertos escaletos to Mexican folk art. You will find some interesting gift and art items. Clothes, furniture, Tibetan flags, Buddhist/Hindhu statues/books to fun birthday cards. This is a fantastic store. Think Cost Plus imports, only better, but without the wine and food items. Plus, Iguana's is more eclectic and more ethnic, and hipper than Cost Plus. Iguana's is my favorite new store to shop for gifts, or to shop just for me. read more

Need a crucifix? A statue of Buddah? Both? Then this is your store! Need a sofa? A new bracelet? Both? Yep, this is your store? Birthday Card? Water fountain? Bench for your garden? Painting for your wall? New Blouse? Incense? Watch? Children's book? Lucky rock? Picture frame? Tampons? Okay I lied about the last one, just wanted to see if you were paying attention. You catch my drift on this potpourri of a store? They have a little of everything. I'm not sure if they have potpourri though. Hmm. Well they have a butt load of candles though so forget the incense, get a candle. And a candle holder while your at it. Get some dishes too. And a picnic basket. You need these things, don't you? I do. I go in and think to myself "I need gigantic vase the size of my leg?" Of course I do. Who doesn't. This is a fun place to get cards and gifts as well as, well all the crap above. The guys that work here, I'm assuming are the owners, are VERY nice guys and leave you alone while you shop. read more

Lemme tell you something about these guys who run this shop...(and local shop owners take note) THEY UNDERSTAND CUSTOMER SERVICE - Everytime I walk in, I'm greeted within seconds. (5 Stars there) - They ask me if I'm looking for something in particular, and if not, they let me wander through the store (5 stars) - They treat everyone equally regardless of what you look like, they welcome you into their establishment with open arms (5 stars) - When looking for something specific that they might not have, they take your info, and ACTUALLY call you when it comes in (17 stars if it were possible) - The biggest compliment they give to a customer is acknowledgement. There's no clerk on their cell phone texting, and personal conversations pause to say hello. (47 stars!) What sets them apart from the rest of the specialty shops in that area, is that they're always friendly. They don't treat you like you're doing THEM a favor by shopping in their shop. They're very considerate and want to help you have a pleasurable experience. They come HIGHLY recommended! read more

Just thinking about Iguana puts me in a state of bliss. When I close my eyes I can almost smell it... the incense and soy candles that I can't live without. Yum! It's not just the candles and incense, though. Iguana has handcrafted knick knacks and decor, hand carved furniture, beautiful ethnic frocks, leather goods, handmade jewelry and more, all with a Latin influence. Beauty is in every corner and shelf! I love my neighborhood. We're so lucky to have so many great boutiques and shops within walking distance. Iguana is my favorite. read more

Iguana is my favorite store in Long Beach! I have been shopping here consistently for years. The price range is great and the selection is so varied! I have gone in there several times looking for gifts for people who are extremely hard to buy for and have been successful each time. You can't get much better than that! Between the jewelery, clothing, the FABULOUS candles, and the religious and decorative chotchkies it is hard to come out of Iguana empty-handed! read more

Buying gifts at Target or the mall is SO Ghetto ! Especially when you have a place like Iguana. You can visit Iguana a dozen times and not see everything. They started in the one part of this block and kept expanding when adjacent stores closed. Eclectic furniture in all 5 rooms, furnishings and gifts on every wall, and in all the nooks and crannies. A separate room for clothing, plus the best selection of incense and homemade candles in town. The owners work this store, and make you feel welcome every visit. See a piece of furniture you like, but it's just not exactly what you wanted? Tom will sit with you and show catalogs of the stuff he can get. My home is filled with their stuff. Friends love the gifts that I buy here. Even the way they wrap it is fun! You just can't go wrong here. One visit and you'll be a regular. read more

Walking in...and through this store is like touring exotic lands. It's layout is a fun little maze full of undiscovered treasures. My husband and I first discovered this place on our way back from breakfast one day. We were greeted by a beautiful, peaceful wall fountain....sigh and delightful smells. When I'm in this place, I find myself saying "Oooh, I want that....and that...and this is nice, too!" During our visit, we ended up purchasing a vase (yes, the size of my leg - See Sam O's review below) and a bamboo fountain for our entryway. :) We are building our own personal shangrila. Meandering up the stairs, to explore more of this store's nooks and crannies, we found little tributes to South America and Africa. So many things! And, just when we thought we'd seen it all, we entered the FURNITURE room...wow, again...we were pretty much loving everything. So many vibrant colors!! Nice art work, too. During my latest adventure there, I picked up a nice cheeseboard and checked out their unusual collection of watches. I am definitely a one-of-a-kind kind of girl and this place carries some very unique things. This is definitely a place a will visit time and time again! read more

Gorgeous store! A soothing balm for the senses. Hand-poured candles, art work, furniture, hand-made jewelry, incense, and so much more. Beautiful! The owners are such sweet guys. Check them out. You'll love it! read more

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My husband came across this great shop several days ago and highly recommended we go back and check it out. Oh my! I LUV IT! The shop has such a great vibe/energy in there. The background music was fantastic while on my shopping experience. I met Tom (not sure if he's the owner) who was so friendly and nice. He is holding a wonderful pullover sweater made in Peru for me. The store is simply dope. I wanted to buy all the items/gifts in there! :) The furniture section is unbelievable. If we could afford several pieces, we would definitely buy them! We will be back very soon! read more

Can I give Iguana ten stars, please? The fact that so many reviews of this amazing and beautiful gift store speaks to the great karma that the owners have built up over the years by being truly kind and awesome men who walk their talk! They donated to an organization I worked with that donated funds for work with kids and they did this knowing that they weren't getting free advertising in exchange. How many businesses can you say have ever done that? I cannot add much to anyone else's review except to say that I have NEVER had a bad experience in this store and have often entered having had a bum moment or day, only to exit feeling happy to be alive and enriched by such beauty. They always say hi and mean it, even if I am not buying a doggone thing! Three points to consider: 1) The candles do truly rock! 2) There is a parking lot out back -- important in this part of Long Beach! 3) They give a KCRW discount, or at least they used to. read more

I love this place. As many reviewers already stated, customer service and friendliness are very high here. I almost always get wrapped up in an interesting conversation when I am here, and if you tell the staff what sort of gift you are looking for, even if it's off the wall, they almost always have something to fit your needs. The products are all very interesting, an eclectic mix of items from around the world, almost all of it is hand-made, and some of it even by local artists! I HIGHLY recommend Iguana's home-made scented candles, as they also are hand-made by the staff and are really lovely. They are slow burning, and even without lighting, they will fill your home with a lovely scent. Great jewelry collections as well, and quite reasonable. read more

And another 5-star review from yours truly :) Think I have been here 5 times in the last 2 weeks just cuz I can't get enough of those damn candles!! Did I tell you they pour their own? Yes, yes they do!! And they burn so effortlessly centered and smell wonderful! This is the kind of spot you are likely to find me browsing since this store appeals so much to my contradictory personality.... you see, for those that don't know, I'm a little girlie, a bit hippie tree hugger, a tad world conquerer wishful, throw in some WWII era pinup, add in some vintage and clash it all with Mexican Talavera, Indian and Moroccan styles! So there u have it folks, this store has it all from the unique furniture to the hippie clothes, the candles and incense, the African masks, gifts and trinkets, lots of crosses and Dia de Los Muertos memorabilia, fountains, rugs, stationary and I could go on and on.... Truly fantastic staff and fabulous finds but like the others said, it can get a bit pricey depending on the item(s). Regardless, a must shop stop!!! read more

Honestly can't believe what happened when I went to Iguana. It's my Day off and I decided to check out the stores here on Broadway because I'm new to Long Beach. The Owner looked at me and greeted me as anyone would, but the moment I started looking at items I could feel him watching me. I turned around to walk to another room and there he was.. watching me. Went to the furniture section to look at rugs and there he was WATCHING ME. Then I look at other blankets and I could hear his stomping behind me and I turned around to see him pretending to fold stuff and continue to WATCH ME. Keep in mind there were other shoppers too (who were white) but I guess being the only visible Latino automatically makes me suspicious. It really ruined my first experience here.. I was so uncomfortable that I just left. Their stuff is nice but I guess I won't recommend this store to anyone if you want to support racism. I scrolled down to read a review that was left 5 years ago and it was exactly the same experience as mine. I guess if you're a POC DO NOT come here if you want to be racially profiled. Can't believe it. IN LONG BEACH!! Go to WorldMarket instead. read more

Dia de los muertos , Buddha, awesome furniture and international clothing Found once again using Yelp and this store is a great place to find gifts. They sell candles, jewelry, clothing, cards, furniture, purses, magnets and more. I went to check out the dia de los muertos stuff and found some cool dangly earrings with the virgin mary on them and I got a very cool birthday card for my dad whos turning 70 with a bulldog wearing a sombrero. They have affordable costume jewelry and also high end stuff and I wanted all of it. Great selection of purses and clothing either imported or made by a local artist. I will be back. read more

This place speaks to my heart. The owners are such dolls. Anything you could possibly need for your free spirit is found here. If you love one of a kind furniture pieces and don't want to break your wallet. Come here. The energy is so amazing you won't want to leave. Thank you for creating this amazing place. Xoxo read more

Okay, Santa.... my Christmas list can be found at Iguana's Imports on Broadway. Too many great, funky pieces to mention. Always something new to put on my wish list. I always find something affordable that I can appease myself with and when I'm looking for a gift, I can always find the perfect thing here. One for you, two for me....One for you, two for me... read more

I have known these guys for a couple years now. Anytime I need a gift I pick it up here; partly because I like to sponsor local businesses in my area, and partly because they have such AWESOME STUFF! As the previous reviewer stated, they do not put on airs. They are unpretentious and genuinely good guys. They will always ask you if they can help you find something or they will leave you to browse if you wish. Also, gift wrapping is always offered and is very earthy/classy. The wrapping fits perfectly with the ambiance of the store and the "world" gifts that they sell. If you're looking for a place to pick up a unique gift, something that gives the impression that you really put a lot of thought into it, this is the place to shop. As an added bonus, they have items in ALL price ranges. You can buy your wife a fancy sofa or your mom a nice pair of earrings or your dad a leather diary or your friend imported glasses- they have it ALL! If you live in the Long Beach area and care about keeping local character (i.e. small businesses versus a lot of chains/franchises), you really should consider purchasing from people like this. By shopping here you support the local economy and businesses as well as helping two incredibly wonderful people. read more

I have been going to Iguana for years, they always have the most unique things and the best smelling hand made candles..Tom is so sweet, super nice guy and anyone else I have encountered there is always so helpful..I love that place..I asked Tom if he would be interested in caring some clothing with my Dia De Los Meurtos design on consignment. He was stoked and its been a great opportunity for both of us..cant say more. just an amazing place with so much cool stuff. WWW.TIFFANY-GARCIA.COM read more

This is a great place to find those one-of-a-kind gifts, or something nice for yourself. I find myself purchasing most of my jewelry here since they carry such a selection, with many pieces from local artists as well as the imports. Not only is the inventory great, but the staff is truly helpful and friendly. I've never gotten a fake smile here, and they are always happy to share their knowledge with you. Things are reasonably priced. They have even gift wrapped things for me in a box or bag when I'm going straight to the recipient's house to save me time and hassle. read more

I have been frequenting Iguana for four years now - ever since I moved to Long Beach. I bought a beautiful dining table here, and for a very reasonable price. My only problem with the store is that the furniture selection never changes. There are dozens of catalogs that the owners provide for me (this is how I chose my dining table), however this is a very difficult way to shop for big ticket items. I realize that the shop is small, and it's therefor difficult to change the inventory, but for almost a year, I've been looking at the same desk, accent tables, and sofa every time I go in. I look to this store to provide the rich, rustic pieces that are so hard to find in other furniture stores, but I have to admit I've been disappointed as of late. read more

I LOOOOOOOVE this store. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. I walked around the entire store, with no one following me around. They just said to let them know if I had questions. There is a little of everything for all cultures. I will definitely go back again. read more

Yep, definitely agree - I've probably run into Khobe D. (unknowingly) as I've been frequenting Iguana forever too! Tom is great and really is passionate about his business, the artisans and the community. Had a Tequila tasting party a year back and bought give-aways from Iguana for my guests (both were a success)! Items from the world over and locally abound in Iguana and range from pence to big ticket furniture items (but still reasonably priced). I still have that door knocker from Italy, Tom! read more

This store is a delight! What a special place to buy unique/ thoughtful/personal gifts. And the service is exceptional! Thank you Tom for all the help. read more

A wonderful store full of the many types of imports I've enjoyed and often collected over the years -- Talavera ceramics, Oaxacan animal figures, little African stone animals, Turkish lamps, dreamcatchers and much more, including furniture, spread over several rooms. I really like almost everything they have in the store. read more

I had gotten a one of a kind hand made dinning table and was on a mission for the perfect chairs. I spent the entire week rummaging consignment, thrift, you name it! I had found some viable options but nothing "spoke" to me. Until I came to Iguana that is. First off this place may seem a little small but there sure do pack it to the gills. In the back room I found them... the most amazing and perfect set of two dinning chairs that I had been looking for! I'll be honest I was nervous to look at the price. The place appeared to be high end and for those of you who frequent such establishments in long beach, you know that some prices are just too fat for the wallet. I was ecstatic to see they were only $130 a piece, totally doable for original solid wood pieces from India. Figured I would ask if I could get both for $250. BAM. no questions asked he gave it to me. Only $5 off each chair but still. So what did I do? I used the $10 to buy an epic shirt of course and I could have bought a LOT more, so many amazing things to choose from. I will absolutely be going back and soon. read more

Love, love, love this store and the incredible owners. I am so glad my neighbor took me here. The have a little bit of everything for everyone. I didn't go to the furniture side, but def will next time. I bought tons of incense (cheapest around), unique incense burner, and a great door plaque. They have great items from clothing t nick nacks. Can't wait to go back! Love this local store. Great place for gifts for all occasions! Truly love them! And getting to know and love my hood. And they love dogs!!! Yay! read more

Ok THIS is the place to go for Authentic real incense! They carry a huge array of home decor, salt rocks, clothes, (mostly furniture). Just super impressed with the incense selection read more

I love Iguana's! They have wonderful and unique gifts, crafts, candles , home decor & more! And they will even gift wrap your small items.. the owners are wonderful , knowledgeable, and so friendly! A real locals place! read more

Had a gift card, $535 on it. Said they could not take it and do not except it any longer because they did not renew the contract with the gift card company. Said there is no way to find out what my balance would be. BS, I went online to the gift card website and there it was my balance in black and white. So what? That means everybody who had a gift card is up sh@$ creek? I will never give this place my money again. I think they took enough of it, and for what, absolutely nothing!! Thieves! read more

Time and time again I have dropped into Iguana Import Gallery to find a last minute gift for a broad variety of friends and family member with total success. These men gather items from all over the world and sell many of them for resonable prices. It's a great store, and they gift wrap which is another value added to shopping here. read more

The shop is pretty big and there's so many interesting things to look at. I came in looking for a gift, the 2 gentlemen working were so kind and attentive. I found the perfect item, and they offered to wrap it up for me and it looked awesome! At check out, they made it clear they want their customers to be happy, and it sure did show. Thank you both guys!! Loved this place, will definitely be back. read more

very cool decor and more, and fair pricing. super helpful and super polite. . . . oh and very knowledgeable about the merch. ,. . . read more

Iguana Imports - very helpful with ideas, super duper nice, amazing stuff, definitely going back!!!!!! the shiznet :):):)))))) - Home Decor Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is great. I wandered in a few weeks ago and saw a unique piece of furniture. I was told it was a blanket chest, from India. So, I went back to make the purchase from the owners Tom and Jorge. (I hope I got the names right). I asked about delivery, as this was a heavy and substantial piece of furniture. They ended up delivering that same day, after the store closed-up a flight of stairs to boot! Great stuff with excellent customer service! No wonder they have been open in LB so long. Check out this store when you are in town. read more

A shop so good for your soul. Candles & crystals & exotic finds & book boxes & just so many exciting unique goodies

This is one of my absolute must favorite boutique in Long Beach. I had the priviledge to work there (Vali the Frog) and the owners are awesome! So if you like art, beauty from all over the world, or if you are looking for a unique place to find gifts, this is the place. I adore the candles that they are made at the shop and all their amazing sculptures and indian furnitures. Have fun and enjoy the beauty of this place! read more

This is the ONLY palce I buy my incense because the variety is great, they all don't smell the same when you burn them and, they are a good deal when you buy butt-loads! The only one I'm not fond of is Tangerine..yes oddly enough it does smell like tangerine but in a ready to throw out the fruit sorta way. Tom the owner is a nice man and despite his eclectic variety of merchandise I only buy incense or, I'll end up with another Japanese Screen I won't know what to do with! Also, finacially for me it's not how I decorate my crib baby! read more

If you've got funky friends with funky taste like I do, you can't just go to a mall or shop on Amazon. Booooooring. This store is the answer. We just picked up a his and her devil metal decorative something or other for a holiday gift. I love to look at all the goodies, smell the candles and incense, and drool over what I would buy if I was rollin' in dough. They went out of the way to wrap our devilish gift so we didn't have to. This is a great spot for those times when you have no idea what to get someone. Fabulous!! read more

I keep going in here to look at their furniture with longing in my eyes. I can't afford most of it, but I totally dig their style. They have beds, sofa's, side tables, coasters, screens: swanky merchandise galore. If you're looking for the upper end of furniture, look no further. read more

I go to Iguana whenever I need a gift or a card to accompany a gift. The store is super eclectic and has a large range of prices. I never go in for the furniture, but it is all hand-picked (from what I've overheard). I loved the cards most of all because they are usually so different and there is such a variety. There are not only handicrafts from around the world, but artisans goods from the states, and flowy clothing for some reasonable pricing. They remember their clientele for the most part, and that counts for something at a larger store. The staff is friendly and they are always playing good music. I'd recommend a browse. read more

There is little i enjoy more than shopping in places like this, especially when you can still find awesome stuff that isn't insanely overpriced. I bought some earrings and a bracelet (moderately priced, good quality, local artist) for my mom for mothers day and for myself some guady fake gold earrings ($6) and some huge mexican paper flowers to decorate my bathroom ($5). Total score and about 75% necessary. read more