Amazing selection! Excellent Customer Service and more bang for your buck than anywhere elseread more

Treated myself to my Lucky Zodiac Crystal's bracelets & Rock Crystal plus Silver Buudha Coral…read morependant s at this cute little spiritual store next to Santa Monica Homepathy at 7 & Broadway . Also the crystal facial massager was too cute to resist .

very friendly staff & super knowledgeable. pricing can be…read moreexpensive, I researched their website first, but paid more than I expected. will return though.

Nice store on the corner. Some items, like incense and other items such as teas are available. A…read morepack of incense is around $12, and the teas (Rose, Nettle) are around $ 14 for a container. They have crystals, jewelry, sage and other little stones and crystals. Nice spot, and the staff was nice. He can send items all over the world if you order online.

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 love Beyond Baroque. Just discovered them yesterday while attending a poetry reading. I became a…read moresupporting member and you should too!

One of the best venues for poetry in California. As a poet and editor, I enjoy being a member, as…read morewell as attending workshops. My favorite workshops are the ones run by Brendan Constantine; he's a genius and outstanding teacher. I would say that one of the employees recently had a bit of an arrogant attitude and talked down to me when I was in the bookstore after one of Brendan's recent workshops. She may want to work on that, particularly when she's talking about the poetry of my close friends and former classmates from my MFA program. You never know who someone may know. That aside, I highly recommend Beyond Baroque as I have been coming here for decades and it truly is a wonderful place for creative writers.

I used to live around the corner from this cool little shop. I dropped in frequently and Cathy and…read moreBuddy were always kind and helpful. I bought many birthday and Xmas gifts here. Affordable and eclectic. It's been over 20 years since I was there. I'm so glad to see that it is still open and serving the public. Highly recommend!

I went to the drumming meditation circle tonight and I found Russel Buddy Helm very much in his…read morehead and egotistical. At one point he verbally attacked me and became very aggressive without provocation.His partner, Cathy tried to defend me and explain what I was saying. He seems very reactive and by his demeanor, I smelled a Narcissist. I walked out of his group because I felt he was a toxic person. Be forwarned.

I have been dying to come to The Ripped Bodice for so long and my husband had a random weekend off…read moreand decided he would take me. We are coming from San Diego so it was only a 2ish hour drive, we found parking right away which was really nice and I was so so excited to check it out. As soon as you step in you're greeted by such a whimsical display of books and I was instantly obsessed. The bookstore is really large and has so many great options for romance books, ya and some children's books plus tons of bookish merch. It was really hard to choose which book to get, but I ended up getting a paperback of Eldritch by Keri Lake, a magnetic book marker and a tote bag, thank you to my husband for that. I love the little Ripped Bodice tote, instead of a paper bag, they offered a reusable tote for I think $2-5? Which was a fun little souvenier! Also super dog friendly everyone was so sweet to our little Kodi!

I cannot say enough great things about this romance-focused independent bookstore. But here is a…read morevaliant attempt: 1. Expertise -- If you are new to the contemporary romance publishing scene, walk in here and be amazed. There are sooooooo many romance titles under every conceivable subgenre, and the choices are almost endless. But maybe you're looking to expand your list of favorite authors or dipping your toes into romance for the first time, and you feel overwhelmed. Fear not! Walk right up to the friendly staff and just throw out ideas. My friend asked for recommendations of romance that involves: (a) career women who takes care of everyone and needs to prioritize herself; (b) older women with life experience looking for love; (c) romance by black women about black women, just to name a few. The lovely staff member said, "I got you!" and proceeded to walk us around the store to show us her recommendations and share why she loves them. Her passion is infectious! My friend found a stack of books she's excited to read. 2. Creativity -- from the moment you walk in the door, the fanciful and whimsical decor catches your attention and exudes joy and wonder. But don't just admire the flying books all the way to the ceiling or the pink skeleton in a Ripped Bodice t-shirt. You must check out the "water closet" before you go. Trust me on this one. 3. Inclusion -- The Ripped Bodice doesn't just do romance, they do sex-positive, inclusive representation. You'll find curated selections on romance with disability and LGBTQ+ representation, romance by BIPOC authors, non-fiction books about women's sexual health and pleasure, menopause, polyamory, trans bodies, etc. and a gigantic LGBTQ+ rainbow flag made of romance covers. And have I mentioned their monthly stand-up comedy show, which features different comedians who have relatable and funny materials without the mysogynistic cringe. This place is a safe space for people of all genders and sexual orientations. 4. Community -- The spirit of community is everywhere in this amazing bookshop. You see pictures of the sisters who started and own the shop and their family (including kids) on the wall. They have book clubs for fans of historical, fantasy/paranormal, LGBTQ+ romance and more. They have a writing club that reads a book together and discusses what works and what could be better. They have book launches and author talks, including a ton of local authors as well as national phenoms. They attract people from all over and are ultra-local at the same time. And you feel like you belong, no matter who you are. Bonus: the store is in the heart of Culver City. Farmer's market, fancy ice cream, movie theatre, and a cafe that plays soccer all the time... they're all right here. 'Nuf said. Go check them out!!

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 :)

I did not shop here but wanted to commend the lovely lady who phone-helped me while I was looking…read morefor a very specific item. She was very informative, and I actually ended up finding what I was looking for from a different source...but with her help. You don't find too much customer service these days, whether it be automated, or from actual humans (once you actually get a hold of them) so she was a clear standout from the start. I'm grateful she took the time to inform me about the company I was searching for. Looking forward to making a visit when I'm down this way again, or at Agape on a busy Sunday-

This is by far the best bookstore for anything of a spiritual nature. Not only books and music but…read more candles, banners, art, shirts - practically anything you might be searching for holistic and organic in nature to help you on your journey. Of course I'm slightly biased having been a member of the Agape Spiritual community for almost 20 years and a huge fan of the choir and credit Rev. Michael for most of my personal growth and awareness. Aside from that you will instantly feel at home in this newly renovated space that truly does quiet your mind. We miss you as much today as ever Miss Alice, RIP.