May truly is a one woman show and a delight to chat with. She's a teacher by day, a collector and…read moreartist by night. If you want to have a Funko Pop! doll repainted to look like you, or customized she does that! Unfortunately right now she's nursing a shoulder injury, so she's a bit backlogged on her orders. Chilisblues is a tiny store located in a converted motel. Yes, motel. You can totally tell it used to be a motel, and the store is about the size of a small motel room. I almost got lost finding it on the GPS because the street view made it look like it was a residential home. She has a decent selection of collectibles from Vinyls, figurines, toys, games and a Funko Pop! When I stopped by, she had boxes as high as the ceiling but couldn't move her inventory due to her shoulder. I spied some Pop! from SDCC (Comic Con), other exclusive ones, and even a Chase. Unfortunately just not the one I was looking for. Follow @YayforMay on instagram for updates on what she has. I'd stop by again, if not to chat, then to help the small business woman.

Not closed, I'm here right now. The hours are short, open only a couple days a week. Monday through…read moreWednesday, from 5pm till 8pm unless stated in the IG. Follow instagram for the most up to date information and hours, Yay4May.

Walked in with my family right now and the older man at counter just looks at me and takes off into…read moreback room even comes back and ZERO acknowledgment , ZERO Customer service, not even a simple greeting. FAIL. We had to walk out. Tip: Greet anyone that walks in, it only takes a second to make people feel welcome l.

Freakin awesome store! :)…read more They have all the cool nerdy stuff. From comics to collectible items, stuffed animals, and toys/games. This is heaven for anyone into Marvel and DC. It is really clean and organized inside. Like sparkling! lol They don't allow food or drink inside, and that is probably why it is so clean! Staff were very nice and friendly. They greeted us right when we walked in. We weren't looking for anything in particular but wanted to browse and see what they had. It is a great store. I am sure my boyfriend would buy everything in there, if money was not a thing. And can we talk about the giant Hulk in the window! Sooooooo cool looking lol I really wanted to take selfies with the Hulk. "Hulk smash!" hahaha I hope this store stays in business. I feel like many comic bookstores like this struggle to stay afloat.

Bargain Book World has gently used books (no new ones), CDs, bookmarks, and some little novelty…read moreitems. For nearly 7 years, they're located on the bottom floor next to Macy's men's store. The staff chat with each other and allow you to roam. You can donate or sell an acceptable book (pretty good shape) to them for 20¢ credit. I would advise to get lost in the different sections. Around every corner, I found a book I assumed was a different genre. Most books are in author's last name order but not always.

Such a bargain! You'll find $1 and $4 prices for these gently used books. They even still have CD's…read morehere! You will very likely come across a great find. Definitely worth the walk through.

Omg what a cute little book store! The outside of the store is super cute and inviting. The window…read moredecorations are super cute too! Inside is cute and intimate but spacious. They have a great selection of books. They also have cute notes from customers about the different books offered. They even have a "blind date with a book" section which is always so cute. In addition to books, they also sell super cute jellycats, and games, puzzles, and card decks based on books. The kid section has chairs for kiddos to sit and read. I love shopping in local bookstores and am happy to purchase books from this store :)

What a fantastic bookstore! The route you will find recommendations from the staff with short,…read morewrite ups and notes on what they loved about the book. When you walk in, they have books wrapped in paper bags for a blind book date. So clever! The staff was so helpful and you receive a bookmark with each book you purchase. The prices are fair and the selection is amazing.

I love this store very much because there is a lot of delicious candy to choose from, the people…read morewere helpful, and I had a wonderful time here today.

Great selection of candies, sodas, gift items, and collectibles. I picked up Bazooka Bubblegum…read moreSoda, Dad's Orange Cream Soda, Nuclear Orange Bomb Soda, and Dang that is good - Butterscotch Root Beer Soda. They have can opener at the counter. Friendly staff. Ambiance is nice and well organized. Overall, it was bit pricey.

We are HUGE fans of Durden art. We go to the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival every year just to buy a…read morenew creation. We are brought owners of 6 paintings. We have one of the Marvel clothes line pictures, the princess clothesline with Elsa, Monsters inc, Toy Story, Pluto (bad dog) and owl "where's Waldo"? We can't wait to go back this year!!!

The Durden Art studio/gallery is really something special. Its a bit hard to find since its…read moreactually integrated as part of Seven Degrees, the wedding and special events venue. The artist actually lives upstairs and actively paints and sells work downstairs. The space is always open during Laguna Beach Art Walk (first Thursday of each month) which is when I first discovered it. Michael Phillips is truly an Idiot Jenius just like his business card says. Michael is very approachable and happy to talk about his art. His paintings are hand drawn and painted, without the use of computer design aides, so his work is really unique. The best part is that each painting has a secret message! The paintings tell stories and usually have some social relevance. One of my favorites is Michael's take on a famous Norman Rockwell painting called "New Kids in the Neighborhood" that was about racism in the 1950's. The Durden version, "Moving Stars," has Starwars kids meeting up with Star Trek kids! Its a totally new take on how kids can play nice despite their differences ;) I also love the superhero clothesline piece. The secret words are the Batman theme song, "Dunna, dunna, dunna, dunna!" Its such a great idea to have the costumes hanging and make people test their trivia. There are several versions of the clotheslines, princesses, villains, female fashion icons, sports heroes, tough guys in movies and even a musicians version called "One Love." Michael doesn't do commission work any more since he's busy branching out into t-shirts and continuously making new work to keep up with his fans at the Sawdust Festival every Summer. So his original paintings sell really fast. The studio gallery has giclee reproductions for sale (he only makes 50 of each painting). You can also get paper prints ($25 or 2 for $40) both framed and unframed (5x7" frames are only $20). The greeting cards are hilarious! One of my favorites is the princess clothesline birthday card that reads: May your pumpkins always have wheels, your mice have GPS, your frogs be tall and handsome, and your watch remain forever at eleven Wishing you a bipity bobity birthday Happy Birthday Princess SO CREATIVE!!! But, the best find were the jigsaw puzzles!!! Such a great idea to take awesome colorful images and make them into something the whole family can enjoy. (99 pieces for $25 and 1000 pieces for $40) I think its remarkable that his prices are so reasonable especially for being an artist in Laguna Beach. Most of all, I love that he makes art for people of all ages. I'm going to love cartoons forever and his pop-art cartoon illustrations are just too good. You can see what's new from Durden Art on Facebook or Etsy but I think its so much more meaningful to meet and purchase from the artist in person.

Christeta and Bruce were super helpful and nice assisted us with a return phenomenal customer…read moreservice!!! She was helpful and kind Bruce was awesome

I visited the auto center here to have my oil changed and car checked out. Everything was easy as…read more1-2-3! Called ahead and made the appointment, arrived on time and luckily for me it wasn't too hot. I spend the time perusing the isles inside with the AC and received texts when my visit was over. I recieved a print out of what needed to be noted and then paid. 4/5

**4-Star Yelp Review**…read more **Great Two-Story Barnes & Noble at Irvine Spectrum - With a Couple of Hiccups** I really enjoy this Barnes & Noble location at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It's one of the nicer bookstores in Orange County with a spacious, bright layout spread across **two full floors** and an impressive selection of books. From bestsellers and new releases to sci-fi, cookbooks, kids' sections, and more -- everything is well-organized and a pleasure to browse. Upstairs is still my favorite spot: grab a good coffee and a pastry from the café, then settle in with a book. The relaxed vibe makes it easy to unwind and read for a while. And the location can't be beat -- stepping outside into the lively Irvine Spectrum Center with its fountains, palm trees, shopping, and endless food options turns any visit into a fun outing. That said, during my recent visit the escalator wasn't working, so I had to take the stairs while carrying books and drinks, which was a bit inconvenient on a two-story store. The bathrooms were also out of service, which was disappointing. These maintenance issues knocked it down a notch for me. Overall, it's still a solid bookstore with a great atmosphere and unbeatable surroundings. Clean, well-stocked, and friendly staff make it worth visiting, just hope they get the escalator and restrooms fixed soon! **Visited: May 2026** **Would I return?** Yes, but I'd check the facilities first next time.

I haven't been to a B&N store in a while, but I used to frequent these all the time. This was a…read morehuge B&N, which was really exciting, especially because it was well-organized. However, it was really hard to get any help. Staff are hard to find and clearly disinterested in helping customers for anything. My guy and I ended up getting some games from here cuz we really liked their assortment. But, wow! They were insanely pricey! Prices seem to have skyrocketed for most of the stuff they sell. I couldn't believe the prices for the fandom specific goodies (i.e. $50 for a small cookbook) and I was not inclined, at all, to get anything like that from here. I understand why people look for digital books instead of physical books. Can't beat the wonderful smell of books tho!