A Slice of Shopping Heaven in San Marino…read more Serafina is less of a boutique and more of a retail paradise where the fashion angels sing and the decor whispers, "Go on, treat yourself." Nestled in the heart of San Marino, just a stone's throw from Pasadena, it's the kind of place that makes you feel like royalty--no tiara required. Upon entering, it's clear this is no ordinary clothing emporium. The mix of designers is so carefully curated, I half expected to find a gallery label next to the Nili Lotan display. And with threads by Sea NY and Helmut Lang hanging around, you're not just shopping; you're adding to your art collection. The handbags? They've got more personality than a reality TV star. Shoes that make Cinderella's glass slipper look like a flip-flop. Fine jewelry that has you sparkling brighter than the twinkle in your eye. And let's not forget the gift items--because who doesn't love presents? But wait, there's more! A children's boutique so adorable, even your little ones will want to extend playtime to dress-up time. With names like Splendid and Ella Moss, your kids are walking out of there runway-ready for the sandbox catwalk. Sipping on Pellegrino while the staff, who are more like your personal fashion consultants, cater to your every need? Check. Enjoying a cappuccino as you peruse luxury labels? Double check. Feeling as comfortable as if you were lounging in your own living room? Well, if your living room was a casually chic sanctuary of style, then yes--triple check! If Serafina were a song, it'd be a symphony of style, luxury, and comfort. So next time you're in San Marino and need a dose of retail therapy, float on into Serafina and float out like the fashion deity you truly are.

I recently moved to the area from Brentwood and was excited…read moreto see a cute shop with a nicely curated selection of some of my favorite brands like Xirena and Saloni, they also have a nice selection of home items like candles and hostess gifts. I hate giving 2 stars, but in this instance my two stars go for the low level of customer service. No one greets you when you walk in (I've been a few times), no one asks to hold your items at the counter when they see you holding an armful of items, when I ask for a size they say that's all they have and can't be bothered to say they can order it for you or provide alternatives. This store seems to cater to the white and 60+ set (that's all there was at the store both times I've visited) and if you don't fit that demographic, they don't care you'll be dropping $5-600. I wanted to support a local business but I rather make the drive back to the country mart than give my money to a shop that does not value all of their shoppers. Perhaps I expect too much out of my shopping experience, but now more than ever (pandemic) I want my limited entries to shops to be memorable. I don't want to think "oh, I had a shitty time when I bought this $400 dress".

Hidden gem..especially as toy stores are becoming more rare. Drove 45 mins just to be able to get…read moresome well made wooden toys as gifts and for my own kids. I'll be back as there was tons of stuff my kids put on their wishlist

My darling niece has a habit of inviting me to my nephews' birthday parties a day before, which…read moreleaves me no time to shop for a gift. (Once Amazon saved the day and delivered it to her door while my nephew was opening his presents.) I honestly have no clue where to buy toys for kids. Target is always a hassle, so I was thrilled when I stumbled upon Shop Merci Milo while walking around my neighborhood. This charming store is located inside a converted garage. It's adorable and resembles the ideal playroom. The owner did a great job of creating a welcome environment for children. The shop is organized and you'll find toys from around the world, books, clothing, shoes, accessories, and unique gifts. They even have educational toys, which I prefer to give. I'm so glad I discovered this place. Now I don't have to stress out when I need a present at the last minute. *Online ordering also available shopmercimilo.com *Residential street parking.

We've had great service. We have found our favorite little pieces from the clothes they have. We've…read morebeen able to make a little or get store credit when we bring things in. I just wish they had a second location in the bay.

thought it was a great location to sell some of my son's out grown clothing and was paid for 7…read moreitems and since I had a bulk of items I didn't realized until I got home that I was missing 5 item of clothing separate from what they paid me for that are all brand like Nike . very disappointed wont be going again This is to reply: I did pick up my items, I was waiting on the floor looking around as it was my first time being there. As I waited for my items to be reviewed. I was told they could only accept 7 items due to high volume of inventory on 3-12m boy clothing which I understood and since I had 3 bags full of clothing I never thought to double check if any items were missing since it is a business and I trusted I had all the clothing I came with (except the 7 items they stated they purchased from me ) until I got home and was organizing the clothes that I noticed a few brand name clothing was missing .

I went to The Unicorn Store recently with a pal recently. I like the unicorn theme of the store. I…read moreliked a dragon plushie I saw on a shelf. Some books also stood out to me.

I would love to be able to actually experience this store in a positive light. Our first time…read morevisiting was after Christmas last year (maybe a weekish after). The store was completely picked over--bare shelves, no stuffed animals, but a plethora of overpriced leotards and dance-like costumes. I guess somewhat understandable, but still disappointing. My daughter left extremely saddened. The second time we came (and also *paid* for parking), we walked to the entrance to find it--CLOSED (6/9/26)! I had to whip out my phone because why would a store be closed on a Tuesday at a day and time of normal operating hours? Another family with a little girl asked if we came to see the store and I said yes. She said they posted on their Instagram they were closed and were also saddened they couldn't go inside. I get that things happen but we live 1.5 hours away and made a dr specialist appt nearby and made sure to stop here specifically since we were finally close. I cannot tell you how frustrating it is. I don't go on social media to make sure a business is open that day. I *did* check their website and they were supposed to be open. From what we saw the first time around (picked over items) and what we could see through the glass the second time, we won't ever be coming back for a third time. The store is small, not a huge selection, but a higher price point for the same items found elsewhere. I told my daughter if she saw anything through the glass then I would just google it and buy it online for her. I would much rather support small businesses but it makes it hard when they don't really seem to value their customers. As I said, this store is quite small and doesn't have anything we wanted that we couldn't buy elsewhere. I wish they were better stocked the first time and had more employees to actually run the business during their supposed operating hours, but this just left my daughter devastated and me frustrated and angry the second time. We won't be back to be fooled again. Shame on us.

Grow kid grow is a very cute and friendly lightly used kids clothing store. The owner is very…read morefriendly and helpful, so are the staff. It is definitely affordable and they even added a vintage section for women! Highly recommended!!!

Love this store and everything it stands for. It's recycle repurpose reuse is the best for the…read morefuture for our children.Such great items, gifts toys, and best of all pre-loved clothing, books, everything you need to watch your kid grow. All at great prices and value with and friendly service that can't beat. Family friendly store with woman owners!

Do yourself a favor and don't come here. They don't speak English if you call they will say "chines…read moreor mandarin and hang up! Also they will ruin your clothes. My BLACK dress had a busted zipper and they replaced it with a BLUE zipper which stood out from the black I also dropped off a purple dress that had a slight rip and I kid you not they did such a terrible job it's almost like they made it a point for me not to come back. (Message received!) I don't understand how they can treat people like this when I'm sure they've been brushed off for not speaking English at some point of living here.

I needed to get my wedding gown altered a month before the wedding. I took it to beautiful…read moreprofessional bridal shops and they didn't really know what to do with it. Out of desperation, I took it here (recommended by my aunt). Yes, I agree this place looks messy and it looks nothing like the fancy bridal alteration shops. But I was desperate and I didn't mind the drive. To my surprise, the boss lady did an excellent job. Not only did she work on my gowns, I took my husband's tux here too. I wanted it to be more fitted but most professional suit alteration places would not touch the shoulders (apparently you can ruin the suit if they mess it up). Luckily the boss lady used to make suits in China and it was a piece of cake for her! Took 2 fittings to make it fit PERFECTLY (plus another time they messed up the pick up date. We showed up and the suit was untouched) but I'm not complaining! PS. The people who wrote negative reviews didn't even look like they got any work done here. *rolling my eyes* if you consider yourself high maintenance, good for you but stay away from most Chinese places in San Gabriel valley ;)

This this is a fun shop located inside the Little Tokyo Galleria. What they offer is a very large…read moresupply of various novelty items. They have a large selection of Hello Kitty merchandise, a lot of anime characters, Labubu, and a whole lot of other stuff. They really have a lot of items for sale. This business is located right next to the escalator on the second floor of the Galleria. So, it's very easy to find. Once inside, the aisles are all very well organized, with all of the various things that they sell, presented in a very orderly manner. Thus, when you walk in the store you'll be able to easily find what you're looking for and/or what you want. Plus, the prices here all very reasonable. Overall, this is a great shop to find that unique gift, or that something that you never knew you needed.

Can't miss the store. It's right in the middle of the Tokyo Flea Market. So many fun, unnecessary…read morethings to purchase. I bought a small red. Hello Kitty stapler for $7.99. They sell it in red or pink. They sell socks, clothing, and Sanrio merchandise, to name a few. Prices are reasonable. When I was in the store, there was a constant line at the counter of people making purchases.

Cute store in little Tokyo. They have a variety collection of toys and clothes and a large…read moreselection of brands ranging from Miffy to smiskis. They're decently priced and the staff is always friendly.

All the things in here are soooo cute. Unique gifts and goodies. Love the decorations and dolls…read more Staff is great. Small little shop for gifts and goodies if you want to treat yourself. Price ranges from 9.00 pens to 16.00 for a unique keychain. I'm sure it's worth it because of the uniqueness. Not everyone will have the same thing you buy.