I had not been in a Barnes and Noble in a little while and came here with my daughter to help her…read morepick out some books. She ended up getting three. I spent my time in the financial section browsing through finance books and they had a very good selection. The people working there were kind and nice. Four and a half stars but they are running right up to five. It was a good visit.

I was in this area having lunch and waiting to pick up fam from LAX and was trying to pass time…read more Luckily ran into Barnes & Noble because no where nearby had wifi for me to use my laptop / work. Love that their set up have tables where you can have your laptop screen against a wall (open tables if I'm working is not my thing) The overall store and restrooms are pretty dated :( but it definitely is a good go-to spot if you're needing a place to sit/work. Got a coffee at the cafe (so thankful when B&N has them) and it was a good place to stay before I had to leave for LAX pickup.

Doors are locked, no signs, no voicemail, looks closed. Been…read moregoing downhill fast since new management took over.

Went by today 5/16/2025 to check if the shop was really closed, unfortunately I saw an eviction…read morenotice. This is truly a shame. I loved coming here and visiting Agatha the sweet cat. Book prices were always reasonable and the selection was vast especially for a small shop. This was truly a hidden gem in our South Bay. I am not sure if the online service will still be available. I'd love to somehow support this business another way. I am leaving 5 stars because I loved this little book shop. Heart is broken

The Book Jewel instantly brought me back to the neighborhood bookstores of years past--warm,…read morewelcoming, and genuinely cozy. It has the kind of atmosphere that invites you to slow down, grab a book, and settle in for a while. Though small in scale, the shop is thoughtfully laid out and manages to offer a little bit of everything. The seating area, with its comfy chairs, rugs, and soft lighting, really adds to the charm and makes the space feel lived-in and inviting. There's even a sweet, sectioned-off area just for the littles, which is a lovely touch. We didn't manage to spot the store cat (must've been on a break), but we did find some great books, so no complaints there. Parking was easy thanks to the large shared lot, which made the visit even more stress-free. We'll definitely be back.

I love a cozy independent bookstore, and this is one of the coziest I've seen yet. Lovely place…read morewith a robust collection of new and used books. Well-organized across a wide range of genres and interests, the inventory is a pleasure to browse. Lots of lovely gifts and toys, too, including local and California-themed items. Service is welcoming and friendly, with knowledgeable booksellers. Parking is ample and the surrounding area has lots of cute little shops to browse as well. A delightful place to visit and shop!

Excellent selection but the staff just ignored us! Two staff members doing something far more…read moreimportant than checking out our selection. No sale.

I have seen many bookstores while travelling in airports all over Europe. In US, not so much, just…read morebooks inside some stores, but not a specialized one! It was a nice surprise to see a local LA bookstore represented at LAX. Great idea for bookworms, much better selection and reading ideas. Prices are higher, but it's like everything else in the airport. Otherwise, clean, nicely organized. Great place to grab a book before getting on a plane if you forgot yours at home or didn't have time to pack one. I haven't seen many people reading books on planes lately, but maybe this place will lure you into the best way to pass the time while travelling. Way better selection, more titles, more inspiring future reads!

One of the few used bookstores in the South Bay and it's nice and cozy! Selection will vary…read moredepending on what you're looking for, but I found one of the books on my TBR at a great price and had a great chat with the owner about what we were both reading. Support your local bookstore!

Great place to browse and find books of every topic imaginable high-quality great prices!!!!read more

I was so disappointed when I first moved to SoCal and found a Bookoff in Costa Mesa but discovered…read morethat they carry ZERO used Japanese books or mangas. Consequently, I wasn't expecting much when I visited the Gardena location but I was pleasantly surprised! This location offers robust selections of actually used Japanese books and hard to find comics. I ended up spending some $132 just buying up all the books and comics to my heart's contentment. I even found a rarely ever seen or heard of Tezuka Osamu comic too. I have read just about everything he ever published but never seen or heard of this particular anthology collection. I was so thrilled!!!! Additionally, the staff here is very friendly and helpful. They share the same kind of enthusiasm and sense of humor about books as I do, which made me feel instantly happy. And the 2 bucks manga deals?! Unbeatable! I'm looking forward to visit again just to see what I might discover next time!

Always a great visit to bookoff. It helps ease my Japan cravings. Great selection of books music…read morevideo and toys. Definitely a lot more expensive here overall in the US than Japan. Could be a US thing it could be tariffs. I honestly don't want a speculate. A lot of collectibles. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Lots of parking out front. Even a really cool magazine section. Great to browse around. Even the customers are super cool too.

Small but very nice and neat with a very helpful staff. You couldn't find a better way to spend an…read morehour.

I prefer hard covered books. I don't have to buy the brand new, released…read more I try to go every month or so. The ladies are always friendly and you can't beat the price!

The selection at Curios is VAST. You can find anything for any and everyone. If you want Hermosa…read moreBeach specific items or really cheeky greeting cards go to Curious. I do miss Either/Or Bookstore but Andrew and Brice did it right. (Hermosa resident since 1989)

Love, Love this gift shop. It is popular with both locals and tourists. Great location just steps…read moreaway from the Hermosa Pier and surrounded by many eateries and coffee shops. Metered street parking near by. And remember free street parking for a couple of weeks prior to Christmas. Check out the darling kids corner with unique games, books, activity books and more. Curious has a wonderful jewelry corner highlighting local artist, Dana's, jewelry. SHuge selection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings-all hypoallergenic nickle free. Unique card selection as well as home decor and more. You will always be greeted with a smile and offered free gift wrapping. Oh and don't forget to join their Curious mailing list to earn points.