very unfriendly staff- interesting how they sell asian/japanese goods (at a whack price point btw)…read moreand only greeted *certain* customers that walked in - and my partner and i definitely don't fall into that group... it was quite hard to look at anything when you felt like you were being watched but at the same time not even acknowledged as a customer. i would suggest going to tokyo central or small businesses in little tokyo/torrance that are more deserving and most of all, FRIENDLY. for the store managers, i suggest teaching the staff a few manners like hi and hello! i hardly ever leave a yelp review for a store, but it truly was such a negative experience

They have some really amazing gifts and home goods in this store, even if it is a bit bougie and…read moreoverpriced.

What a wonderful find. Boy do I miss stationary stores! They are hard to find these days. We…read morehappened upon this store while checking out all that The Point shopping center has to offer. The staff were all friendly. The assortment of inventory is wonderful. Take your time to look at everything. They have many different venues set up depending on what you are looking for. They have a great discount area as well. The assortment of startionary, cards, and art supplies is first class. When we checked out they asked if we had a Barnes and Noble membership so they are somehow associated to B & N. When you have time and want to peruse and shop at a lovely stationary store make a point to head over to The Point in El Segundo. While you are there make sure you go at a meal time as there are many yummy eateries to choose from while you are there!

Whenever I go inside with my POC girlfriend they follow us around the entire time watching her as…read moreif she is going to shoplift. Whenever I go in on my own as a white male I'm left alone. It's very upsetting to both myself and her.

We happened to drop by Thai place when we were killing time till our reservation but what a cute…read morefun stationary store! I would come just for this store as they have a lot of fun varieties of things perfect for gifts. Baby toys, kids books, adult stationary goods, beautiful cards, and more. We didn't spend too long but this store is already in my bookmark! Will definitely come back when I want to get something nice for a friend or family. They do have some expensive items but the selection is amazing. The staff made sure to keep everything neat at all time. This place is beautiful. Some items are still affordable. We found some baby word books that had beautiful illustrations that my mom loved. We thought we would have to drive to the bookstore in Solvang where we found it but they had the same series! Something tells me they will have new things next time I will be here. Fantastic place for special shopping for yourself or others.

This is a great and super fun store now on Abbot Kinney. I love the salts and sardines and books…read moreand clothing! I bought a ton of black garlic salt to keep in my purse

I have been shopping General Store online for years and was fortunate enough to visit in person…read morerecently. I cannot say enough about their selection of vintage clothing and homewares that is curated meticulously. I purchased a handmade customized vintage sweatshirt, and a few other handmade items, that are truly works of art. This space is inspiring and their sales ladies were super friendly and helpful.

Beautiful store. I'm obsessed. There's plenty of street parking in the residential streets. The…read moreselection is well curated and the vibes are immaculate.

Wish I could leave an actual review, but for a Time Travel Mart that promises to already be…read morewhenever you are, I'm not actually certain if they're open to regular business anymore? I love the Echo Park Time Travel Mart and wanted to give their Mar Vista location a visit sometime while I'm on the west side. Their hours are pretty limited. Google and Yelp claim Friday to Sunday from 12:00-6:00pm, but buried on their own website it says 2:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays. Not sure which is more up to date. But I've gone out of my way on two separate occasions when the hours overlap, and both times they've been closed anyway. Their website does warn they're often closed during their hours and to call ahead, but I haven't gotten an answer. (I guess because they're usually closed?) So yeah, if you can catch them when they're open, great! But I wouldn't advise going out of your way for it unless you can call in advance and confirm they'll actually be open.

If you're coming because you saw this on instagram, please dont set your expectations too high!!…read more I'm really happy I found this place by chance when strolling through the area. Then I saw it on my IG feed weeks later and all I could think was how content creators over-hype all these hidden gems in LA. I just notice that influencers put an exaggerated spin on spots like these to make them seem a lot bigger or crazier than they actually are for the sake of views. Not to say they aren't worth visiting, but I think the fun part about these kinda shops is discovering it for yourself or that element of surprise. I've just been severely disappointed by some places I've visited that didn't live up to the expectations set by content creators. It's not the businesses fault, but just how social media works these days. Anyways, it's a small shop that you'll probably get through in a few minutes, but definitely worth checking out. I'm so glad I so happened to stumble upon this place by surprise, and I hope that's how you find it too :)

This shop transports me into a new world where I feel right at home. Chris and Courtney are…read morewelcoming and knowledgeable as can be, and every time I visit I feel the positivity, community atmosphere, and reverence for the products/brand. Chris patiently walked me through buying a notebook, fountain pen (my very first and I'm now hooked), and ink cartridges for a new journaling project I started. I look forward to returning!

This is on Abbott Kinney in Venice, amongst many other colorful stores. I was drawn to this while…read moresauntering along Abbott Kinney one weekend afternoon because of their wares visible through their glass front. I thought their bedroom slippers, handmade in Japan, were really luxurious, and soft to the touch. The price didn't seem unreasonable for the quality and workmanship. They, obviously, have a lot of foreign tourists visiting the store, but also some locals like me. I would return here in a heartbeat!

OK is by far my favorite store in all of Los Angeles -- actually, in all of the world. Everybody…read morewho works here is genuinely lovely, knowledgeable, patient, and kind, and it's truly such an oasis of joy and humor and intellect. The selection of items is so unique and special; I buy all my gifts here and the recipients are always blown away by the creativity of the gifts and also the AMAZING GIFT WRAPPING (I apologize for likely being the source of my paper cuts). OK the Store is a true godsend and we are all so lucky to live in a world where such a gem exists.

Jane was an absolute treasure! She is very knowledgeable about the product and takes time to get to…read moreknow you. This location also has an Inciardi print machine and when I got a double of one of the prints, she happily traded me for another. I would come back to this location just for her!

I have been coming here since they opened some 8+ years ago, mainly for the candles and cards…read more I love the candle selection - the stuff I'm looking for is always in stock (Maison Louis Marie and Boy Smells). I love standing in front of the candle selection, smelling my way through the new brands and smells - especially if it's been a minute since I've been there. Personally, I think they have the best candle selection on the west side. What I also love, is how fairly priced the candles are - they are sold at the price you find them online. I expected a mark-up but was really surprised to see there wasn't one. Their card selection is also the best. I can stand in front of that wall for a good half hour reading all of the cards and stocking up for upcoming birthdays, holidays and thank you's. Even when the card wall is looking a little empty there's still a bunch of great options that fit what you're looking for. The customer service has always been good - I recently went in to exchange a candle (within the 14 days) with a half printed receipt (the machine had run out of paper) and I didn't bring my wallet. The girl who helped me with my exchange was really nice and while it took a bit to locate my purchase from that day due to the situation she was super helpful and I was able to finish my exchange without having to come back. I no longer live in the area so I was really grateful to save an extra trip. I'm happy to see the store's phone number is on yelp. It wasn't originally when I was calling to ask about my exchange. I highly recommend this store for fun home things and cards!!! And for what it's worth - I love the kids shop next door. Everything I have purchased for friends with new babies or kid's birthdays has been a hit! It really is the cutest store full of things you won't find anywhere else.

The name says it all! Fun little gift shop. I come in to peruse at least once a week. Great…read moreselection of random goodies-- coffee table books, candles, novelty socks, bath & body products, cards, art, etc. Inventory updates often. Great gift wrapping. Get on the email list for occasional discounts. Staff is a mixed bag-- some are super helpful & attentive, others seem bored.