If you've lived in Long Beach for any length of time, you undoubtedly know of Fingerprints. After…read more30+ years, it is undoubtedly the largest music store in Long Beach, and one of the largest in SoCal. We were there for Record Store Day. Loved the special deals they offered that day and having the chance to listen to a few bands over the course of the day (and get some merch signed!). I think their old store was better for listening, since there was a clear area for the audience--in the current store, we were tucked between shelves of merchandise--but it still worked and we had no problem seeing or hearing the bands. I particularly enjoyed seeing Violet Grohl and her band that day. Dave Grohl was there, but as a member of the audience. It was fun rocking out with him to his daughter's tunes (even if he was a couple of rows away). Love the staff. Rand, one of the owners, in particular, is incredibly knowledgeable. He also does a great job of lining up events and bands. We had such a great day at Fingerprints!

I was there for the first time this past Saturday for the Violet Grohl show. The band was amazing…read more The reason I'm giving two stars is because there was no line control outside. Patrons were cutting in line and arguing and no one from the store was helping. Employees were told several times and they just didn't seem to care and nothing was said to anyone causing the disturbances. When I called today and told the person about what went on, I believe he said his name was Brandon, he said that people need to be better in line and not cut because they were really busy and did their best. I went there to have fun and not to fend off people cutting in line or arguing with each other. Also, the reason I gave two stars is because I ordered an album online from their store that was exclusive to Record Store Day and the order went through and my credit card was charged. I was very excited since that album was sold out everywhere. Two days later, I get an email from Fingerprints saying they are out of stock and canceled the order. When I called and asked, the explanation was the "count was off" and they sold more than they had. My experience with this store has not been good except for the actual concert that took place inside of it. He said sorry you had a bad experience and that was that. No offer to try to get me the album I ordered. I also had to ask when I'll get my credit card charge back. I'm still unclear about that. Look, I know this store is busy and especially right now because of Record Store Day but to let customers order actually go through and for two days let them think they're getting what's sold out everywhere just to tell them oh we made a mistake with the count, is just not good business. I was counting on them.

A wonderland of vinyl adventure, and it's literally been walking distance from my home this whole…read moretime! There's bin after bin of treasures from the 60's to current, ranging from the $5 well loved classic range to the obscure and hard to find gems, this place has it all! The owner and staff clearly love what they do, and it shows - from their knowledge of music and their chill and friendly attitude, to the time and care that they've put into their catalog and storage. Can't make the journey in person? Not to fret, this place is actually just a brick and mortar for their online presence @ audiophileusa.com which has a detailed listing of their offerings! I'm always appreciative when I come across a business where I can tell that the owner truly is in to what they do. I'll certainly be returning, and if you're into vinyl I hope to see you there as well. :)

Seriously there's a record shop so close to home and it took me forever to discover?!…read more Nestled in a corporate office complex, this vinyl shop served its purpose well. I ordered online and came in to pick up. Of course I took the liberty to dig in-store and found some gems. I had to leave and didn't completely go through all the records but that's ok, I'll be back, as The Terminator would say. Mark was super nice and pointed out the little stool to sit on for digging the bottom shelves. Ah, much better. side note: they were playing Inxs Kick album and that brought back a million memories, since it was my first concert at Irvine Meadows in 1988. And it really got me in the mood to dig. Organized by genre. Prices are reasonable. I am easy to please! Enjoy the digs!

Best Bookoff of the ones in LA! It may be TOO big for it's own good!? Just when I thought I looked…read morethrough all the movie or tvt dvds, there was another few aisles. I even found not one, but two copies of an old movie I've been searching for in every secondhand store for five years! Weirdly the copies were in totally different sections of the store, and the noticeably dirtier disc was the more expensive one? But the slogan is right with you don't know what gems you'll find just by spending your time looking. This location though is not for the faint of heart introverts. Lots of people in this location, being attached to a busy mall and Costco. The crowd was intensive and the staff were basically running around showing people where things were. Hope this location gets as much staff coverage as they need because my visit didn't seem like it, and workers seemed overworked. When I was helped they were nice and fast though!

I came to Bookoff after going to Costco! This Book off location is pretty huge in their selection…read moreof $1 books and their figurines, plushies and other items! The associates working were nice and kind to hold my books for me when I went to the restroom! This is a great place to check for any books that are missing in your collection or a new read! TIP: The closest restroom would be Round1 which is up the escalator! Parking is ample!

This place is one of a kind. I've never seen another record store like it. They only sell heavy…read moremetal, and they have an awesome selection.

I can spend hours in this place... lol! I feel like I'm back in the 90s whenever I visit. I love…read morerock tees... I love metal, vinyl records, and patches... and this place has them all. The brothers are extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

YEEEESSSS 1,000% I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS!!!! I have NEVER been to a store that showed it's…read morecustomers so much love and hospitality!! They have such a HUGE selection of music to choose from also! If you LOVE MUSIC, this is a place to go purchase it! I'm telling you the customer service, care and hospitality you will receive will leave you speechless in a GOOD WAY!

Always a amazing experience when I travel to this location. The vibes the music and the people…read morealong with the culture just is Long Beach.

To be honest, dear reader, I am not an avid comic book reader! While I do enjoy the superhero…read moremovies that come along each year, and I do casually read certain runs, or listen to explanations of certain comics via Comics Explained, I do not keep up with this medium as consistently as I do with Video Games. The only run that I have kept up with on a consistent basis is the Sonic the Hedgehog comics, both the Archie run (slightly before Ian Flynn would take over) and the IDW run as I am a huge fan of Sonic. Due to this, I do like to visit a comic book store every once-in-a-while, and this is my #1 spot! I found out about this nice little spot back in 2006 or 2007 as after learning about the Archie run via the Sonic Mega Collection, I wanted to start reading these comics. I noticed this place from time to time in my family's travels to Bellflower and asked my Mother to take me one day. I stopped going for a long time, not because of any specific negative reason, but just because they stopped selling the Sonic run. Since Sonic is the only comic book that I read, I had no reason to return. I did find out about places like Pulp Fiction, but I found that the customer service was consistently not up to par and eventually stopped going. Last year, during Free Comic Book Day, I wanted to stop by a Comic Book Store in order to pick up some of the free comic books. I first went to Amazing Comics & Cards, but found the selection to be very limited and a similar problem of the customer service being poor. I went here after so long to see if they were participating in Free Comic Book Day, and luckily enough, they were! Going in, it is still majorly organized as I remember way back when, but just now with more Graphic Novels and Manga. One thing that I can always say is the best about this place is the customer service. When I went to Free Comic Book Day, they gave people a list of what was available and crossed out any that were not available, they allowed an individual to get way more comics than the previous store I went to (like 5 comics in comparison to 2 or 3), and when I was conflicted on which comic to get, they just allowed me to have both. Not only this, the main guy at the cash register, I never got his name, but is an older white gentleman that usually wears a cap, is always nice and helpful. I don't remember him from years ago, but immediately from our first interaction, he has the best personality. Easy to talk to and start up a conversation, and leaves a definite positive impression after stepping out of the store. And this isn't just one interaction, I had been going from time to time in 2025, and the attitude was always solid. They never seem to run out of the comics that I am looking for and just generally seem to be great spot hidden away in the Bellflower area. In all, from what I remember back in the mid-to-late 2000s and recently, I give them 5 stars. A great place for comic readers and worthy of being one of my favorite spots to stop by when I am in the mood of purchasing a comic.

Best place to get your comics. The owner (Mike) is very nice and super approachable. He's extremely…read moreknowledgeable and loves talking about comic books. He's a great resource to level up when it comes to collecting!

I visit this thrift shop regularly and I donate here as my first option. The prices are GREAT…read more(under $6) and I regularly find 1 or 2 great pieces. My mom loves to go thrifting when she visits and this is my default spot. We have tried other places but they are often way overpriced. This little gem has great items, is well organized, and carries quite a bit despite being small. They give you a coupon when you donate and you get a coupon every time you purchase (to be used the following Wednesday). They also have discounts on certain days and for certain items.

1/26/26 Been coming here for years when I lived in the Bellflower/Lakewood area. A good selection…read moreof clothes, housewares etc all neatly arranged. Staff are nice & helpful. Prices are a bit more than expected but some days they have specials. For this week, all items with pink & orange tags are 50% off. I like checking things out once in a great while for cheaper items like Knick knacks for my crafts:baskets, vases, mugs to use as a pot etc. One time I gathered items to fashion an Ugly Sweater for our Christmas get together. Additionally, they accept donations, too. Over the years I've had to let go items to give them a second chance of being useful to someone else. There a good amount of dedicated parking both for the donation drop off & the shop itself. I wouldn't be surprised if my parents have inadvertently bought some stuff I've donated coz they're here quite often picking up more junk they don't need (like 20 pairs of reading glasses. LOL.

such a cute homey feeling store! I love their variety of records and the vibe of the store is so…read morenice and inviting. the woman at the register was very nice as well!

Came in here to buy wheels for my skateboard, and the lady (Jackie) was very very rude and made me…read morefeel very unwelcomed. She looked very bothered after I purchased wheels from her business and I even asked very kindly and respectfully if she could grip my board and she complained. As I was there working on my board , a couple of teenagers came in and she changed her attitude and energy towards them and made them feel welcomed but continued to be rude towards me and even muttered to the kids badly about me . Came to the shop because it was the only area that had the wheels I was looking for so I was really stoked to come in upon entering, she was really helpful and nice. I then asked her if she can help me with my grip tape and she seemed a little bothered. I stayed at the shop to work on my board because I figured I can just swap out the wheels I purchased . I grew up going to shops and hanging out in spaces where skateboarders are welcomed, but this is the first time where I felt like a burden for staying. They had younger folks coming in hanging out at the shop and I overheard her complain about how I had over stayed my welcome. I realize that I was getting treated like I was bothering her business. I asked her if there's anyway I can bother her for back to throw in my old wheels and she seem to be bothered stating that she didn't have any extra bags and mumbled it on her breath and handed me a bag with so much annoyance that I immediately left after that. This is not the space for skaters , I recommend going else where.

Just went here today with my mom and my brother and the people here were absolutely amazing! Talked…read moreto Abbey and they were really cool and showed me around and talked to me about the store and talked to me about the stuff they liked there. Got a really nice turtleneck for a really good price from their thrift selection as well as a bat ring that I absolutely adore! My mom (being a mom) was a bit concerned about some of the symbols on the turtleneck i wanted to buy and they were eager to explain them to her. They were super welcoming and overall just very warm, and their pricing was very reasonable for the things they had in stock. Overall, would definitely recommend!

We met employee Abbey today, and she was the sweetest gal ever! Very friendly and helpful as well…read more The store is very clean and there is much more elbow room at this location. It'll be hard NOT to spend a grip of money here.

What a privilege it is to have a place like Planet Books! Not having read any reviews before coming…read morein, I didn't know what to expect. To say I was pleasantly surprised would be to understate it. Rows and rows of books greet you, from $1 (yes, $1!) paperbacks to vintage mysteries to leather-bound volumes in the back and even a small vinyl collection. There's also a smattering of unique limited edition prints, photographs, and paraphernalia throughout. Pull up a chair and read awhile, too; plenty of armchairs stationed throughout the store. I found a copy of Dave Eggers' Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius (which has been on my list awhile) right at the door, and it took all my self-control to not leave with every beautiful copy of Whitman or Steinbeck. This would be such a great place to come with fellow book lovers or to find a unique gift for a bookworm in your life (or yourself). No doubt I will be back - and soon!

I definitely pictured something else before meeting some friends here a few weeks ago…read more I have to say I was COMPLETELY overwhelmed and anxious. I did look at the small childrens book section and did not end up purchasing anything as they were priced higher than I was expecting. I also did a quick walk around before letting my friends know I was going to head outside, and most of them followed me as they were also feeling overwhelmed. The one guy I saw was very helpful and friendly with showing me where the childrens books were.