Zillymonkey is one of my favorite go to gift shops for my Miffy and Monchichi loving friends!!…read more The store has a variety of many different items/characters as well as a gashapon machine! Everything is so cute, it's hard not to shop for yourself as well! The owners are truly the sweetest. Every time I come they will gladly provide any recommendations to find the perfect gift! I was looking for a Miffy plush and they helped me find the one! The owners are also very knowledgeable about all their products as they informed me that the specific teddy material I grabbed was being discontinued so this was the last chance to grab it! Parking is plentiful as it's located in the Irvine Skypark business center!

Zilly has a great Milly selection -- anything from themed cups to baby rattlers…read more The store was well put together and had a good atmosphere walking in. The service was friendly. My favorite part here was that when I checked out, the items I picked up were swapped with fresher versions without the price tag sticker. This made it easy to prep as gifts. Will be coming back for more stickers (and hopefully for any Pochacco restock).

Cute, quirky Japanese inspired trinket shop. U had to stop by and browse here. They have dried…read moreflowers and small tiny display The price is okay for the area. Definitely stop by to make your own dried flower bouquet and bring your digital camera for that candid pics The owner is super friendly and chatty too!

Stumbled upon this gem after taking a pottery class next door. Such an adorable collection of…read moreJapanese bits and bobs. Every nook and cranny was cluttered with dopamine-inducing charm. Some of the art pieces were pretty pricey but it's expected for art. If you want to bring something home, they have a wall of bag charms that are reasonably priced. Wish they had a little larger of a collection of items to choose from. Definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area.

Stevie was a great help tonight! I love the store at the new River Street market! They have…read morereasonably priced jewelry, cute birthday cards and a great candle selection available. This is definitely the place to find stocking stuffers or birthday gifts, with lots of variety! I discovered my new favorite fragrance and bought a roll on perfume for $55. I smell so good!!

What a lovely fashion and gift shop in Victoria Square. Thoughtfully curated. Priced well and a…read morelot of natural fibers in their clothing. There is a pretty big selection of jewelry- which is also available to purchase online. Love all the little stocking stuffer gift ideas and there is a kid's section too! Welcoming staff and just great service overall. Best shopping experience!

Mai Do is a specialty store inside the Costa Mesa Mitsuwa. This cute little store has so many fun…read morethings!! I love just coming here and seeing all of the goodies. The prices are pretty fair, with specialty items from Japan literally all over the store. There is so much to look at! I recently came to get a new journal, and I was thoroughly surprised by the selection. The service is super nice, as they always help out and package everything nicely. Overall, Mai Do is a great option for cute and fun Japanese things!

I've been coming here for years to buy gifts for all occasions…read more However, They dont care about customer service in any capacity. They Wouldn't accept my return on an unused, brand new with tags item because I didnt have my receipt. I understand my responsibility to have a proof of purchase. However to not even have an exchange or store credit offered when clearly the item still had their original price tags on it is absurd. They could have issued me store credit, charged a restocking fee, and they would still have us as customers. Store credit would not only guarantee a return customer, but it would also show ' good faith ' and appreciation to their customers. We wont be returning. And im sure thats exactly what they wanted given how they treat people.

Small shop, but excellent selection of items from all over. They specialize in home goods and have…read moresome beautiful pottery and blankets, and also have a lot of camping type products that can be used for everyday. There always seems to be something that catches my eye, from a stainless steel espresso cup, to various pour overs, to titanium utensil sets, to a string of mini lights, to a portable smoker, to garden tools. All are high quality and priced fairly. I could go on and on.... Haven't even come close to the variety. Worth a look see.

Amazing store packed full of fun items from camping to gardening. Many items are made in Japan…read more(i.e. Snow Peak) so of the finest quality and craftsmanship. The store operators are so pleasant and welcoming! It's so refreshing to feel their gratitude and appreciation when you purchase from them. My review is for the Costa Mesa store at SOCO. For some reason, my location is tagged for NorCal.

Wonderful welcoming. Unique gifts, affordably priced. This is my absolutely must go to store.read more

Absolutely Fabulous is Absolutely Fabulous! Was getting my nails done next door and decided to…read moremosey on in. This store is amazing! They have a good selection of Jelly Cats who I love love love. They are getting ready for Easter now so expect everything rabbit. I also love their coaster selection. If you need a gift for Bookclub, Bunco, etc this is your place. They also give a discount with Yelp check in so Yelpers this is the place to shop. I'll be back. Happy Yelping!

Not only is this a hometown spot and part of my "formative" experience growing up in OC, but Avenue…read moreitself is an institution in the Southern California streetwear community! Over the last decade, streetwear has really come into its own- building up from brands like LRG, Obey, and Stussy into The Hundreds, Triumvir, and countless others. Avenue's been through all of that, and the minute you walk in, you get a feeling that these guys really ain't no joke. The folks at Avenue live the lifestyle and believe in the art- because of that, the stuff they carry is always fresh and legit. I remember stumbling into Avenue back in high school, trying to find a place to quench my LRG fix. The main man behind the register, Arthur, not only helped me with what I was looking for, but really took the time out to explain the finer points of streetwear. Every time I stop by, he's always there doing his thing, and mindful of stuff I'd be interested in that's already out or coming out soon. It's places like Avenue that really show what OC is all about- not all that pretentiousness you see on Laguna Beach. Avenue represents this drive for a changing culture that I wish more people could appreciate and acknowledge for what it's worth.

This is definitely one of my fav little shopping spots to get some cool things to wear... It's a…read morelittle hard to find something in my size at times but that never bothered me, sometimes you just have to make it work! The peeps here are real cool and they are always willing to help you pick some things out.

When I think of this stationery space, I think small but mighty. I absolutely love Pen Pals because…read morethey are a place of comfort for me as someone who loves stationery supplies and all things cute. The prices are competitive and fair, and the shop puts tremendous care into curating the items they offer to those who love stationery, stickers, and cute things. And the service has always been so warm, welcoming, and encouraging. I've had the privilege of knowing Matt, Sandy, and Aja since they were 'Plant Matter' and now they're Pen Pals. There aren't alot of stationery places as it is, so I am so glad that this shop exists. Word from a carrier pigeon is that the Pen Pals will have an expansion of a brick and mortar store soon, and I can't wait for them to finally announce the location and be open with even more selection of goods. I frequent this place often to scout for stickers, and Pen Pals never disappoints.

Pen Pals is located at The Labs Anti-Mall in two of the cutest airstream trailers, next to the Nook…read moreCoffee Shop. The airstream trailers have a well-curated selection of stationary supplies, stickers, cards, and much more. Though it is a small shop, they have limited supply but it is reasonably priced. I'm looking forward to coming back when I'm in the area again. They also have fun mirrors to take selfies in with your friends & 'pen pals'!

Amazing place! Staff are super nice and accommodating. Nice…read moreand classy selections. Loved it!

I stumbled upon this shop today after dining at Plums Cafe and I was beyond impressed. The interior…read moredesign is impeccable and there are so many interesting finds. I feel like this is the perfect place to come if you need a gift for someone and not sure what to get them. The selection was wild, from greeting cards, olive oil, candles, aprons, kitchen items, jewelry and so so much more! It was out of this world. Also, all the staff were so kind and helpful! Can't wait to explore the shop again soon.

I was on the Huntington Beach pier shopping with my girlfriend, We specifically went to the Surf…read moreCity store to purchase a mermaid doll for my niece that I had seen before and I came all the way back to purchase it from the surf city store. My friend and I were the only two people in the store. There were no other shoppers in the store. It was basically empty. As we entered the shop, there was an older man around 60 -65 ish wavy blonde hair, about 5' 10" who obviously was an employee because he was by the register. I saw the doll I wanted, it was suspended, hanging from the ceiling. I could not retrieve the doll without assistance. I tried in vain to get his attention, but he simply ignored me. Mind you I was standing directly in front of the man with the counter top separating up by only a couple of feet. I tried to get his attention by saying "excuse me!" I stood there about five minutes asking by saying "excuse me," several times but he was obviously being rude and was acting oblivious to my presence. He knew that I was infringement of him asking for assistance. He was piddling around untangling some beads, ignoring my inquiry's. . He would not even look at me much less make eye contact with me. My friend was on the other side of the store and saw another similar mermaid doll hanging from the ceiling and she said, "What about this one?" Eventually he put down the beads and he still kept on ignoring me. I summoned him again by excusing myself . This time he asked, " Well your friend wanted you to look at another doll. Have you decided?" I pointed out to him the doll I wanted and watched as he retrieved the doll and set it down on the opposite side of the counter furthest away from me. I had to walk to retrieve the doll and bring it to the register. He couldn't even have handed to me. As I paid him for the doll I asked if he was the owner and his retort was "No , I'm the manager. This guy was rude, had a bad, almost nasty attitude for some unknown reason. If I hadn't liked the doll so much in the first place I'd never returned have to put up with this curmudgeon's insolence and bad attitude. He is the epitome of bad customer relations. The One star rating I had to give is 5 stars to many!

I used to look for this store to write a review but never found it, I finally did today…read more Each time I strolled on the pier I went in this store just to browse or buy souvenirs like a tourist!! I bought jewels, hair clips n clothing too, they always had nice T-shirts, hats, trinkets galore! Lol I also had chuckles reading all the jokes or now they call them memes. This is unique to Huntington Beach pier, Newport Beach pier has nothing, no store, no restaurant no bathrooms either. 4 solid stars, highly recommended for tourists n locals like myself.