Came here with my mom to buy groceries for the weekend. It was super crowded but the lines went…read morepretty fast. The store was clean and organized. They had some items that you can't find at the US Costco. Customer service was nice. They had great selection of groceries and merchandise. There are workers that help you load your groceries in your car and you can tip them for doing that. Great experience overall!

On our wishlist was a visit to Costco Ensenada. It was about a 15 minute Uber ride away from the…read moreCruise Ship terminal. All in all, this is a decent Costco. However, coming from the States, we were really looking for unique things to Mexico or the region. In that regard, it's a bit disappointing. 90% of this store reminded me of US stores. I'm going to just highlight the unique items I saw, starting with the food court. Pizza? Check. They even have the combo pizza that has been removed from some menus. The world famous Hot Dog and Soda for $1.50? Yes, but with the exchange rate, it was $1.78. I think most folks could handle that, but probably not the 14 slices of jalapeno shown in the picture. Everything else looked like standard fare except for the mango smoothie which we tried and liked. Next section was the bakery. Mini donuts seem like they're a big deal as there are a ton on display. They make it fresh in the back corner. We asked nicely for a sample and they gave us a bunch (like way too many) to try. Another unique item I noticed here was cheesecake sized Chocoflan. After that, we were in meat and deli. Two items usually only found in ethnic items - vacuum packed beef tripe and beef tongue. Right next to the normal pork shoulder was marinated pork adobado. I consider the $5 rotisserie chicken as famous as hot dog and soda. Instead of being served in a covered tray, the chickens here are sold in bags. With the exchange rate, it comes out to $7.05. We're still getting a ridiculous steal back home. The other deli items I've never seen before included shrimp shish kabobs, chicken croissant sandwiches, Italian sandwiches on focaccia, bake at home flatbreads, and marinated shredded rotisserie chicken with flavors like mole and tinga. Rounding out the rest of the interesting items in the store - fruit and veggie wash/disinfectant, shelf stable milk in tetras, smoked salmon rolled with cream cheese, Aidells spinach and feta sausages, masa in three different sized packages, different chocolate drink mixes, and of course Kinder eggs that have been banned in the US (the ones with toys in the chocolate). Do I regret going? Of course not, it's Costco. But I won't be going back if I'm just visiting.

What a fun little toy store!…read more It's hard shopping for toys in person these days when really the only options you have are Walmart and Target. I miss the days of Toys "R" Us. But this little toy store is a nice breath of fresh air. It's a smaller store, but it has lots of unique toys for all different ages. We came in here looking for a few small gifts for a school gift exchange and found lots of fun things. My son picked out a magnet toy and my daughter sound some watermelon pink slime. And our 2 year old found a wooden Thomas Train he didn't have. And surprisingly, they had Pokémon cards which my son appreciated. I hope they continue to carry sports and Pokémon cards because it's always fun taking my kids to pick out cards, rather than just buying online. The store manager was super sweet and helped. She explained their exchange policy if a Bruder toy broke and how they'd get the part for free for you. She was also open to suggestions of other toys to carry I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a toy, give them a shot. I'm sure you'll find something. Its also awesome supporting small business

Wow. New in the Promenade. Across from the Apple store…read more Cute specialty toy store in the promenade section of the mall. Great service and selection of toys for newborns to adults. This is a second location from Totally Thomas in Escondido. They do a great job here. Be sure to check them out.

Love this place. It is what Toys R Us used to feel like as a kid but with better prices and the…read moresame nostalgia. They have a plethora of items..toys, mugs, stuffed animals/characters, christmas decorations, regular decor, stickers, 3D printed toys.. if you can think if it they mostly likely have it! They also have a combination of vintage and slightly modern toys so there is something for everyone.

Very interesting store and huge! I had the impression it was smaller and once in I was like in a…read moremulti faceted toys paradise. There are many vintage as well as new toys, all you want. From really small items to larger. My favorite part is the huge collection of Barbies. What I missed was dolls from all over the world, not just American but I guess this is not as specialized. I had a great time and found the prices were pretty reasonable and the assorted toys are amazing and not being great childhood memories.

I came back for a second visit and had the same great experience as the first. The vendors are…read morealways well-mannered, patient, and genuinely eager to help, which makes a big difference when you're still growing your collection. They create an environment where I actually feel comfortable and safe enjoying my hobby, instead of feeling rushed or judged while browsing. I also wanted to share a page from my binder so far--really happy with how it's coming along thanks to places like this that make collecting enjoyable ^^

I stopped in with my 6- and 3-year-old daughters, who've recently fallen in love with Pokémon cards…read more-- something I was obsessed with back in the '90s at their age. I'm not one of the adults who still collects, but now my girls are all in... and I'm along for the ride! From the moment we walked in, they were welcomed with so much kindness. I didn't catch her name -- she wore glasses -- but she was incredibly sweet to my girls and even gifted them each a Pokémon Trainer Box. It absolutely made their day. They haven't stopped talking about building decks since. They spent the rest of our visit carefully picking out their favorite cards from the mixed singles boxes -- Jigglypuff and Pancham were top picks -- and wide-eyed staring at some of the wildly priced cards (definitely made me wish I'd held onto mine from back in the day!). Here's hoping their new Pokémon passion doesn't completely drain my wallet... but this shop made 2/22 a day they won't forget. Thank you -- especially to the kind employee who went out of her way to make two little girls feel so special. We'll absolutely be back!

Geppetto's is a treat for kids and adults alike! As you walk in you're immediately taken back to…read morechildhood when you see shiny new toys surrounding you just waiting to be played with. The delight and wonder in my children's eyes bring back the magic from earlier years and let me relive it all again through them. Geppetto's has toys everywhere you look; cars, dolls, books, bears, crafts, quirky knickknacks, blocks, balls, trucks, puppets, and everything in between. The store is packed with products yet maintains a classy and organized feel (unlike other giant toy stores). They let kids play with toys around the shop and the atmosphere is energetic and fun. Prices are steep; very steep...however the toys are top notch quality and you are in a tourist spot, so everything is pricey. Geppetto's is a must visit for anyone who has ever loved or currently loves to play.

This Gepetto's is probably our favorite one. We have been to the one in Del Mar, Old Town, and…read moreFashion Valley. This one at seaport is pretty big compared to the rest. My kids love ending our little outings here and picking up a toy. Price wise you are paying for boutique/experience but it's really not that much compared to buying it at major department stores. They also carry toys that are not sold online/elsewhere. Soif you are looking for Legos or calico critters that are hard to find stop at a gepettos if you see one. I have found some Polly pocket sets that are sold out or in limited supply.