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.

Annamaria & Glenna…read more What kind souls Had lunch at plums and walked by and immediately came in. What nice women - what great stuff. Bought a candle and some room spray -- would spend more if i had the time! Come support this place! They are all about helping small businesses and are making a difference !

Tiny, wonderful store! I found some nifty signs for my house and left wishing I could buy a few…read moreother things. One of the first gift shops as you enter Marine from Jamboree. Definitely worth a visit. They had some heavenly scented soap and decor pieces, plus a bowl of lollipops on the counter. The owner is such a sweet lady, she doesn't need to give out candy. Had a couple of minor things happen: a woman watching the store for the owner seemed to have a bit of trouble using the computer to complete my purchase and when we left I noticed that I was charged more for an item than the price tag amount. We came back and the owner immediately gave me a cash refund for the difference, which I appreciated because it was done with a smile.

Darling little gift boutique on Balboa Island. I bought some earrings and home accessories for my…read morefriend's birthday. They have everything here from light fixtures, clutches, quirky signs and cocktail gifts, jewelry, to fun vases and banks. I can't believe how much is inside such a tiny shop. The staff was super helpful but not pushy. They have all kinds of price ranges. There's something for everyone. I love it! For sure going back.

Ginger and Katie are So amazing,helpful and just aim to please with customer service..This is how…read morebusiness who run proprietorship should be. My grandsons are having thier first birthday, (twins) Ginger went above and beyond to help pick out outfits that would match personality. I will be back, please stop in even to look or say hi...but I promise you won't leave empty handed... thank you again Ginger..customer for life here. Oh and the value matches the prices because truly costal kids clothes us hard to come by, in my opinion.

This is an awesome store, with a large selection of clothing, shoes, jewelry and sunglasses. The…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. I go there every time I visit Balboa Beach, CA.

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).

Great service and selection! I went there for Christmas paper and they had a large selection of…read morecute prints with the bows and little tags that were super cute!

Popped in here today to see what all the fuss was about and absolutely loved this shop!! We were…read moreimmediately greeted by the friendliest staff who were happy to chat with us about all the fun cards that line the store wall. Planners, journals, diaries, note cards, candles, and, my favorites - Le Pens. Everything was displayed so beautifully and the store had such an open, airy feel. There was definitely something for everyone with prices on all spectrums. I bought myself the prettiest new journal and a couple fun cards for my friends. Will definitely come back on a day when I have more time for browsing.

Omg I love this store so much. Anytime I work in Costa Mesa, I stop by to get some crystals sage…read moreor Palo Santo. The price point is just so great and affordable. Everything inside is designed very great, with fantastic merchandise inside. I would highly recommend this store if you enjoy a local must see store. Also the staff was very kind and helped me find the crystals I needed :)

I first heard of this store at a 12 step club conference in Wisconsin 7 years ago. I have been…read moreordering coins for our Alano club from them ever since. My only wish is that they had a store in the Midwest. Kind and helpful people take my phone orders and send them quickly. If I ever get to Costa Mesa I will go to hug these beautiful people and I give good hugs.

Pen Pals Stationery and Gift Shop is a cute Japanese-inspired stationery and gift shop located…read moreinside The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. Recently Pen Pals Stationery and Gift Shop opened another location in Fountain Valley. [Parking]: The LAB Anti-Mall has a designated parking lot, but finding a spot can be hit-or-miss depending on what time you visit. [What to expect]: The shop is comprised of two vintage Airstreams with one Airstream focusing on stationery items (pens, Studio Ghibli-themed journals, and stickers) + greeting cards while the other focuses on plushies (including Sanrio characters), mini games, pins, greeting cards, etc. [Conclusion]: This is a really cute stationery shop to visit and definitely a worthwhile stop for stationery enthusiasts.

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.

A treasure trove of gift items for your home. The entrance is really deceiving because one would…read morethink that the store is really small, but once you enter, it becomes an almost cavernous adventure from room to room finally arriving back at the entrance. We found some lovely gift items, from crockery to linens and other knick knacky stuff, I could've spent a lot more than I did, and it was really hard to control myself.

Absolutely love this beautiful gem of a store on Balboa Island. It's my first stop when visiting…read moreNewport. Love the ladies who own/run this gift shop. They have unique, one of a kind gifts that capture the essence of beach living. Love it!!!