💎 Hidden gems
Under-the-radar local favoritesThe off-the-beaten-path shops worth seeking out — the kind locals love and visitors rarely find on their own.
Tiddlywinks Toys & Games
Toys & GamesOrange · Orange County
Classic American and European toys, puzzles, and science kits curated to bring families together.
📍 Single location in Old Towne Orange, locally owned
The Game Chest
Toys & GamesIrvine · Orange County
Small shop packed with board games and collectibles, a tabletop-gamer favorite.
📍 Independent local game store
Lido Village Books
Books & StationeryNewport Beach · Orange County
Tiny beloved indie bookstore in Lido Marina Village with a curated selection for all ages.
📍 Independent, Lido Marina Village
Book Carnival
Books & StationeryOrange · Orange County
Specialty mystery and suspense bookstore famous for author events and a Shakespeare reading group.
📍 Independent, 30+ years
Las Catrinas SJC
Vintage & ThriftSan Juan Capistrano · Orange County
Eclectic boutique on historic Los Rios St celebrating Mexican folk art, pottery, and vintage finds.
📍 Single owner-run shop on Los Rios Street
Downtown Boutique
Boutiques & ApparelSan Clemente · Orange County
Family-owned Avenida Del Mar boutique with curated apparel, accessories, and local candles.
📍 Family-owned on Avenida Del Mar
Skylar & Skyler
Boutiques & ApparelSan Clemente · Orange County
Coastal-lifestyle boutique with apparel, home goods, and accessories for the whole family.
📍 Single family-run shop
Camellia Boutique
Boutiques & ApparelDana Point · Orange County
Jewelry, apparel, and shoes; a favorite for unique gifts and local fashion.
📍 Independent, founder-owned
AMENAH
Boutiques & ApparelLaguna Beach · Orange County
Boho-chic boutique with ethically sourced clothing and exclusive artisan collaborations.
📍 Independent, founder-owned
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Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County
Local children's and family boutique with two south-OC storefronts.
SoCal-only, two OC locations
Paint & Boards Boutique
Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County
Owner-run boutique of handcrafted home decor and custom-painted furniture, plus workshops.
Owner-run RSM studio with classes
Optimus Toys
Mission Viejo · Orange County
Locally owned toy shop with board games, science kits, puzzles, and novelties at fair prices.
SoCal-only small chain since 2010
Treasure Chest Collectibles
Lake Forest · Orange County
Independent hobby and collectibles shop for games, cards, and figures.
Local Lake Forest hobby shop
L'Emi Boutique
Lake Forest · Orange County
Independent Lake Forest gift and home-decor boutique with a curated selection.
Independent Lake Forest gift shop
Wilkie Children's Books & Toys
Laguna Niguel · Orange County
Longtime neighborhood children's book-and-toy shop with a hand-picked selection.
Long-running Laguna Niguel children's shop
Bears, Buddies, & Toys
Laguna Niguel · Orange County
Independent children's toy and stuffed-animal boutique serving south OC families.
Locally owned toy boutique
Las Catrinas SJC
San Juan Capistrano · Orange County
Eclectic boutique on historic Los Rios St celebrating Mexican folk art, pottery, and vintage finds.
Single owner-run shop on Los Rios Street
TEAque Gift Shop
San Juan Capistrano · Orange County
Cottage gift shop by The Tea House on Los Rios with curated gifts and organic loose-leaf tea.
Single cottage shop on Los Rios Street
Hummingbird House
San Juan Capistrano · Orange County
Cottage-style spot on Los Rios offering down-to-earth fare and gift and garden charm.
Los Rios Historic District
Wildfire Mercantile
San Juan Capistrano · Orange County
Curated maker-goods boutique inside the River Street Marketplace in the Los Rios District.
Los Rios / River Street Marketplace
AMENAH
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Boho-chic boutique with ethically sourced clothing and exclusive artisan collaborations.
Independent, founder-owned
The Salt Horse
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Sustainable, organic artisan goods that support local farms and the California community.
Independent Laguna Beach shop
Art For The Soul
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Gallery-shop of one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, and stone pieces, much by local artists.
Independent Laguna gallery of local artists
Laguna Supply
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Lifestyle shop carrying locally made pottery and one-of-a-kind goods.
Independent, features local makers
Laguna Coast Pottery
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Working pottery studio and shop with handmade ceramics and a ceramics-for-everyone ethos.
Independent local pottery studio
Tuvalu Home
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Corner home-decor shop with driftwood furnishings, coffee-table books, pillows, and candles.
295 Forest Ave
Simple Laguna
Laguna Beach · Orange County
High-end men's and women's clothing specializing in Italian and German brands.
Forest Ave, locally owned
Fawn Memories
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Quirky gift shop full of accessories, stationery, and colorful keepsakes.
Downtown Laguna gift shop
Main Beach Toys
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Independent toy store steps from Main Beach.
Locally owned, downtown Laguna
2Bella Boutique
Laguna Beach · Orange County
Curated ready-to-wear in soft palettes and fluid lines.
260 Forest Ave
Golden Galleon Boutique
Dana Point · Orange County
Easy, breezy SoCal women's fashion that's been a Dana Point staple for decades.
Local go-to for 30+ years
Camellia Boutique
Dana Point · Orange County
Jewelry, apparel, and shoes; a favorite for unique gifts and local fashion.
Independent, founder-owned
Bella Bazaar
Dana Point · Orange County
Coastal-inspired home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and a fabric section.
Dana Point storefront
Art Sea & Gift Chateau
Dana Point · Orange County
Ocean-themed decor, jewelry, tees, greeting cards, children's books, and seashells at The Wharf.
At The Wharf, Dana Point Harbor
The Game Chest
Irvine · Orange County
Small shop packed with board games and collectibles, a tabletop-gamer favorite.
Independent local game store
Jini Mini
Irvine · Orange County
Magical kids boutique stocked with Jellycat plush, children's books, and toddler shoes.
Single-location boutique in Orchard Hills
Downtown Boutique
San Clemente · Orange County
Family-owned Avenida Del Mar boutique with curated apparel, accessories, and local candles.
Family-owned on Avenida Del Mar
Skylar & Skyler
San Clemente · Orange County
Coastal-lifestyle boutique with apparel, home goods, and accessories for the whole family.
Single family-run shop
The San Clemente Store
San Clemente · Orange County
A collaborative of local artisans selling locally made gifts, home decor, and souvenirs.
Local artisan collective downtown
Strands Knitting Studio
San Clemente · Orange County
Welcoming yarn studio with classes for all levels plus trunk shows and yarn tastings.
Independent local knitting studio
Angel Wings
San Clemente · Orange County
Fun, eclectic women's clothing-and-gift store with shoes, accessories, and home decor.
On Avenida Del Mar
Oui Boutique
San Clemente · Orange County
Women's boutique known for timeless, eclectic dresses for all ages and sizes.
Avenida Del Mar
The COVE
San Clemente · Orange County
Locally owned shop for stylish coastal-living apparel and accessories.
Locally owned, Avenida Del Mar
Ivy's Boutique
San Clemente · Orange County
Fun, unique quality gifts for friends, family, or yourself.
Avenida Del Mar
Gifts On Del Mar
San Clemente · Orange County
Personal, memorable gifts on a budget in the heart of downtown.
226 Avenida Del Mar
Designs by Nature
San Clemente · Orange County
Specialty shop with a deep selection of fossils and minerals.
Avenida Del Mar specialty shop
Beach Town Books
San Clemente · Orange County
Independent bookstore with a curated selection and local author events.
Independent on Avenida Del Mar
Arvida Book Co.
Tustin · Orange County
Woman-owned indie with new, vintage, and upcycled books plus local handmade gifts.
Woman-owned, opened 2020
Morning Lavender
Tustin · Orange County
Feminine clothing boutique paired with an Instagram-famous cafe and tea house.
OC-founded boutique-cafe flagship, Old Town Tustin
Sundance Thrift Shop
Tustin · Orange County
Thoughtfully curated vintage clothing, accessories, and home decor, boutique-style.
Old Town Tustin, 181 El Camino Real
Mrs. B's Consignments
Tustin · Orange County
Family-owned antique and consignment store since 1999, from furniture to vintage jewelry.
Family-owned Old Town Tustin since 1999
Creme Tangerine Records
Costa Mesa · Orange County
Vinyl shop in an Airstream trailer with 6,000+ records, heavy on classic rock.
Owner-run record store at the LAB Anti-Mall
Red & Blue Vintage
Costa Mesa · Orange County
Curated vintage clothing and home goods owned by Yoshi of Good Town Doughnuts.
Locally owned vintage at the LAB Anti-Mall
The Inconvenience Store
Costa Mesa · Orange County
Tiny quirky gift shop with sweatshirts, bike parts, and dried flowers.
Independent shop at The CAMP
2nd Street Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa · Orange County
Second-hand clothing store with a deep curated rack of recycled fashion.
Resale shop at The CAMP
Factory Records
Costa Mesa · Orange County
Eastside vinyl shop stocking thousands of LPs, 12-inch singles, 45s, and CDs.
Owner-run record store, 440 E 17th St
Port of Sound Record Shoppe
Costa Mesa · Orange County
Independent E 17th St record shop spanning rock, jazz, soul, punk, and global pressings.
Beloved Eastside collectors' destination
Nothing Usual
Santa Ana · Orange County
DIY-culture skate shop on 4th St carrying apparel, records, books, and zines.
Independent 4th St shop in DTSA
GCS Clothing & Gallery
Santa Ana · Orange County
Streetwear, art gallery, and vinyl shop rooted in hip-hop culture since 1995.
In DTSA, part of 4th St ArtWalk
Stanicky's Vintage & Co.
Santa Ana · Orange County
Family-run vintage shop on East 4th St that opened alongside the DTSA ArtWalk.
Family-run, 4th St ArtWalk
Lido Village Books
Newport Beach · Orange County
Tiny beloved indie bookstore in Lido Marina Village with a curated selection for all ages.
Independent, Lido Marina Village
Balboa Candy
Newport Beach · Orange County
Family-owned Balboa Island candy shop famous for saltwater taffy and in-house fudge.
Family-owned since 2004, SoCal-only
Alchemy Works: Harbor House
Newport Beach · Orange County
Lifestyle and gallery boutique in an all-black 1940s house with heirloom jewelry and home accents.
Small SoCal lifestyle brand at Lido
Rye Goods
Newport Beach · Orange County
Local provisions and goods shop at Lido Marina Village.
OC-based maker and grocer at Lido
Etc. Etc.
Newport Beach · Orange County
Seaside women's boutique, a Balboa Island staple for 30+ years.
Marine Ave staple for three decades
Balboa Surf & Style
Newport Beach · Orange County
Surf-and-beach shop mixing brands with postcards, sand toys, surfboards, and skateboards.
Independent Marine Ave surf boutique
hjom.
Newport Beach · Orange County
Home goods shop with furniture, lighting, candles, coffee-table books, and pillows.
Independent Balboa Island home store
Magnolia Charlie
Newport Beach · Orange County
Children's clothing boutique sourcing classic and chic European kids' styles.
Independent kids' boutique, Marine Ave
The Persimmon Tree
Newport Beach · Orange County
Family beach-apparel store serving Balboa Island since 1965.
Family-owned on the island since 1965
Tiddlywinks Toys & Games
Orange · Orange County
Classic American and European toys, puzzles, and science kits curated to bring families together.
Single location in Old Towne Orange, locally owned
Book Carnival
Orange · Orange County
Specialty mystery and suspense bookstore famous for author events and a Shakespeare reading group.
Independent, 30+ years
Country Roads Antiques & Garden
Orange · Orange County
10,000 sq ft of Americana, mid-century, farmhouse, and garden antiques in Old Towne Orange.
Family-owned since 1993
Orange Circle Antique Mall
Orange · Orange County
Two-floor mall with 100+ dealers covering every era, from retro furniture to vinyl.
Locally operated in historic Orange Circle
Resident Vinyl
Orange · Orange County
Low-key indie record store in Old Towne Orange, mostly new vinyl across every genre.
Single owner-operated shop
Antique Depot
Orange · Orange County
Large multi-dealer antique mall packed with collectibles and Americana on the Glassell row.
155 S Glassell St, longtime Old Towne anchor
Antique Station
Orange · Orange County
Multi-dealer antique mall in the town's former Satellite Market grocery building.
178 S Glassell St since 1996
Woody's Antiques
Orange · Orange County
Specialist in Early American farmhouse, primitives, folk art, and garden antiques.
Independent Old Towne dealer
Tea Leaf Cottage
Orange · Orange County
Cozy independent antique and vintage shop in the Orange Circle.
Independent Glassell-area shop
It's About Time Antiques
Orange · Orange County
Antique dealer in the Old Towne antiquing district.
Old Towne antique row
Elsewhere Vintage
Orange · Orange County
Curated turn-of-the-century-to-'70s women's clothing, hats, jewelry, and purses.
105 W Chapman Ave
Joyride Vintage
Orange · Orange County
Vintage menswear haberdashery time capsule, sister shop to Elsewhere.
109 W Chapman Ave, locally owned
Treasures
Orange · Orange County
Independent Old Towne antiques showroom.
Independent Orange dealer
The Bookman
Orange · Orange County
Used, rare, and out-of-print bookstore founded 1990 with monthly poetry nights.
Independent OC used bookstore since 1990
Morning Glory
Garden Grove · Orange County
Beloved Korean cards-and-stationery shop packed with pens, planners, and kawaii paper goods.
Longtime Garden Grove stationery shop
Sunny Gift & Stationery Shop
Garden Grove · Orange County
Roughly 20-year-old gift and stationery shop sourcing hair accessories from Korea twice a year.
~20 years in Garden Grove
Brookhurst Hobbies
Garden Grove · Orange County
West Coast's largest military hobby shop since 1968, with models, war games, and miniatures.
OC institution since 1968
Inspirations Gift & Home
Yorba Linda · Orange County
Mother-daughter-owned boutique repeatedly voted local Best Boutique and Best Home Decor.
Voted Best Boutique 4 years running
Chic Revelations
Yorba Linda · Orange County
Women's fashion boutique on historic Main Street run by two local owners.
Founded 2022, 4896 Main St
The Country Store
Yorba Linda · Orange County
Old Town shop stocked with locally made goods, artisanal foods, and nostalgic gifts.
Local-made goods, Old Town Yorba Linda
Beadology
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Bead-and-jewelry-making shop with crystals, charms, and hands-on classes.
Independent HB bead shop with classes
California Yarn Sales
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Independent knitting and yarn shop with curated yarns and supplies.
Independent HB yarn shop
The Salty B
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Trendy women's boutique with HB flair near Main Street.
Independent Main Street women's boutique
Model Citizen
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Contemporary clothing and lifestyle shop downtown.
Independent downtown HB lifestyle shop
Absolutely Fabulous
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Locally owned gift shop in the downtown HB shopping district.
Independent HB gift shop
West of Camden
Huntington Beach · Orange County
California-style boutique for unique men's and women's clothing, steps from the HB pier.
Independent boutique at Pacific City
Open Market OC
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Blend of local art, crafts, and coastal goods spotlighting California makers.
Local-maker marketplace at Pacific City
Bella Sophia Chocolates
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Hand-crafted small-batch chocolates and confections.
Independent chocolatier at Pacific City
Houseplant Nation
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Houseplant shop and coffee bar with common and rare plants plus a curated decor vibe.
Locally owned plants and coffee, Newland St
Grim Garden Coffee and Plants
Huntington Beach · Orange County
Coffee-and-plant shop with exotic houseplants, pottery, and local handmade goods.
Independent HB plant and coffee shop
SEED People's Market
Anaheim · Orange County
Packing House boutique blending home goods and artisanal products from local makers.
Inside the historic Anaheim Packing House
Eco Now
Anaheim · Orange County
Sustainability-focused shop and artisan community selling eco-friendly, zero-waste goods.
Local artisan collective, Packing District
The Untold Story Bookstore & Cafe
Anaheim · Orange County
Independent bookstore and cafe built as a community hub, opened 2024.
301 N Anaheim Blvd, founded 2024
RARE
Anaheim · Orange County
Curated boutique-style thrift on Center Street Promenade with clothing, purses, and records.
Independent curated thrift, Center Street Promenade
Okayama Kobo
Anaheim · Orange County
Bakery-maker that chose Anaheim for its first shop outside Japan, using Hokkaido flour.
First outside-Japan location, Center Street Promenade
Art Supply Warehouse
Westminster · Orange County
The largest single independent art store in Southern California, started by three friends in 1977.
Independent since 1977
Lua Dao Fabrics
Westminster · Orange County
Sister-run Vietnamese silk and ao dai tailoring shop on Bolsa with custom fitting.
Family-owned at 9114 Bolsa Ave
Asian Garden Mall
Westminster · Orange County
First and largest Vietnamese-American mall, 200+ small minority-owned stalls.
Opened 1987, cultural landmark
Half Off Books
Fullerton · Orange County
Cozy independent used bookstore in Downtown Fullerton with rare and out-of-print titles.
Independent Downtown Fullerton shop
Aladdin Books
Fullerton · Orange County
General used bookstore founded 1982 with a strong film and movie-book emphasis.
Operating since 1982 in Fullerton
Stitch & Feather
Fullerton · Orange County
Downtown Fullerton women's boutique with a laid-back, polished SoCal clothing mix.
Independent Downtown Fullerton boutique
The Potting Shed
Fullerton · Orange County
Home-and-garden boutique with indoor plants, handmade planters, and garden decor.
Independent Downtown Fullerton shop
The Brick Basement
Fullerton · Orange County
Downtown Fullerton vintage mall (1998) with ~35 dealers of antiques and one-of-a-kind finds.
Operating since 1998
Mustard Market
Fullerton · Orange County
Downtown Fullerton vintage and secondhand shop refurbishing furniture and stocking housewares.
Independent Downtown Fullerton
White Rabbit Records
Fullerton · Orange County
All-genre vinyl, tape, and CD shop with rare, new, and used records plus posters.
Independent Fullerton record shop
Allison's Goods
Fullerton · Orange County
Downtown Fullerton maker of cruelty-free, hand-poured vegan soy candles in recycled glass.
Local Fullerton candle maker
Stray Cat Vintage & Costumes
Fullerton · Orange County
Long-running vintage and costume clothing shop on Harbor Blvd.
Since 1989 at 115 S Harbor Blvd
Past Times Collectibles
Fullerton · Orange County
Independent shop packed with sports memorabilia, cards, and nostalgic collectibles.
305 N Harbor Blvd
Brea Bead Works
Brea · Orange County
Full-service bead and hot-glass studio teaching wire-working, soldering, and bead weaving.
Independent, established 2002
Brea Gallery Gift Shop
Brea · Orange County
Civic-gallery shop selling work from 40+ local LA/OC artists — jewelry, planters, and decor.
Stocks 40+ local OC/LA artists
Chrono Toys
Brea · Orange County
Toy and collectibles shop with anime figures, Funko, and games.
OC-based small shop, Brea Mall
illo
Buena Park · Orange County
Thoughtfully curated home-decor shop with kitchenware, candles, and lamps inside The Source.
Independent shop in The Source
Sora Gumi
Buena Park · Orange County
Indie artist marketplace with fanmade and official anime and game merch plus local art.
Local artist community at The Source OC
Show King
Buena Park · Orange County
Independent jewelry and accessories store with a K-pop album and photocard section.
Locally-owned shop at The Source OC
Primrose
Buena Park · Orange County
Small women's apparel boutique carrying designer-style jeans and tops.
Independent boutique within The Source OC
The Wonder Emporium
La Habra · Orange County
Independent specialty toy store with STEM kits, developmental toys, and free gift wrapping.
Single La Habra location
Magnolia Vintage, Home & Gift
La Habra · Orange County
Curated multi-vendor vintage and antique mall with folk art and whimsical home decor.
Local multi-vendor vintage marketplace
Knock Knock Toys & Gifts
Seal Beach · Orange County
Tiny owner-run Old Town toy shop focused on creative, learning-based toys over big-box.
Single location, Old Town Seal Beach
Up Up and Away
Seal Beach · Orange County
Old-school Main Street kite-and-novelty shop stocked with kites, flags, and beach toys.
Longtime Main Street fixture
Endless Summer
Seal Beach · Orange County
Main Street women's beachwear boutique with coastal apparel, accessories, and decor.
Old Town Seal Beach boutique
Main Street Mercantile
Seal Beach · Orange County
Curated Old Town shop of unique gifts, home decor, and artisanal goods.
Old Town Seal Beach
Something Fine
Seal Beach · Orange County
Main Street gift-and-greeting-card shop with handcrafted gifts, decor, and jewelry.
Main Street, Old Town Seal Beach
Jennings & Allen
Seal Beach · Orange County
Artisan gift-and-home shop tucked into the Old Town Gardens.
Old Town Gardens, Seal Beach
Harbour Surfboards
Seal Beach · Orange County
Historic surfboard maker and shop selling boards, apparel, and accessories on Main Street.
Same Main St location since 1959
Beachin
Seal Beach · Orange County
Main Street surf-and-beach shop with graphic tees, coastal gifts, and beach gear.
113 Main St, Seal Beach
Sea Hive Marketplace
Oceanside · San Diego
13,000-sq-ft mall o' vintage with ~100 vendors of vintage and handmade goods.
Landmark indie vintage collective, S Coast Hwy
Captain's Helm
Oceanside · San Diego
South Oceanside staple blending one-of-a-kind vintage clothing with select new brands.
Independent Oceanside-rooted Coast Hwy shop
The Ozone
Oceanside · San Diego
Eclectic lifestyle shop for art, vintage objects, adornments, and SoCal creations.
Independent SoCal-curated Oceanside shop
Rising Co.
Oceanside · San Diego
Community collective of local designers and artists in a repurposed 1930s gas station.
Local maker collective, historic station
Boon Companion Toys
Claremont · Los Angeles
Village toy, game, and book shop curating gifts to inspire and educate, 30+ years running.
Claremont Village fixture 30+ years
Folk Music Center
Claremont · Los Angeles
Beloved instrument shop and museum owned by musician Ben Harper's family.
Family-owned (Ben Harper's family)
Buddhamouse Emporium
Claremont · Los Angeles
Village emporium of ritual objects, spiritual statuary, books, and unique jewelry.
Independent Claremont Village shop
Replay Vintage
Claremont · Los Angeles
Curated retro and vintage clothing shop inside the Claremont Packing House.
Independent vintage in the Packing House
Local Fixture
Whittier · Los Angeles
Family-built general store and coffee bar mixing plants, home decor, books, and fine goods.
Designed by a family of Whittier locals
The Wishing Well
Whittier · Los Angeles
Family-owned shop of hard-to-find vintage toys, tin toys, retro candy, and soda pop.
Family-owned on Greenleaf since 2006
Toy Depot
Whittier · Los Angeles
Curated new and vintage toys and collectibles, '80s to today.
Independent Whittier toy and collectibles shop
Little Old Bookshop
Whittier · Los Angeles
Uptown new-and-used bookshop run by its proprietor on Greenleaf Ave.
Owner-operated indie bookstore
MAKE Collectives
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Curated collective of modern and vintage clothing, plants, and local handmade goods.
Family-owned in Long Beach since 2012
Page Against the Machine
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Hyper-curated progressive bookshop of activism, social-justice, and zine titles on Retro Row.
Owner-run since 2019, Retro Row
Third Eye Records
Long Beach · Los Angeles
New, used, and import vinyl plus turntables and memorabilia on Retro Row since 2002.
Independent record shop since 2002
Old Gold Boutique
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Woman-owned curated vintage womenswear shop with personal styling on Retro Row.
Woman-owned, opened ~2018
Moxi Roller Skate Shop
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Full-service roller-skate boutique that put Retro Row on the global skate map.
Original Moxi flagship, on 4th St since 2008
Blue Windows
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Curated boutique of jewelry, stationery, home goods, baby items, and toys.
Longtime Belmont Shore gift shop
The Game Chest Long Beach
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Independent board-game, puzzle, and card store with a back playroom and tournaments.
Family-run corner shop on 2nd St
Candified
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Immersive candy emporium with 300+ bulk candies, sodas, and DIY Creation Stations.
Independent flagship, Belmont Shore
ButterScotch LBC
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Menswear, moto gear, and an in-store coffee bar built by the founder and his parents.
Owner-built East Village shop
Fingerprints Music
Long Beach · Los Angeles
5,000-sq-ft music-and-pop-culture shop selling vinyl, CDs, and books with live in-stores.
Long Beach institution since 1992
The Elemental Shop
Long Beach · Los Angeles
East Village independent shop of candles, crystals, and tarot decks on Elm Street.
Independent East Village Arts District boutique
Pixie Toys
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Family-run Bixby Knolls toy shop packed with plush, science kits, books, and baby gifts.
Only toy store in Bixby Knolls
Bel Canto Books
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Woman-of-color-owned indie bookstore on Retro Row with strong author-event programming.
Independent bookstore on 4th St
Better Half Boutique
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Bixby Knolls gift shop for engraved gifts, candles, and home decor.
Independent Bixby Knolls storefront
Meow
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Longstanding Retro Row vintage icon for mid-century clothing, housewares, and collectibles.
Anchor vintage shop of Retro Row
Pigeon's Roller Skate Shop
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Indie Retro Row skate shop outfitting the local roller-skate scene.
Independent Retro Row skate shop
MADE by Millworks
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Downtown boutique and gallery showcasing 200+ local artisans.
Local-maker collective on Pine Ave
LB Swag
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Belmont Shore shop celebrating Long Beach pride via locally made hats, tees, and candles.
Curates Long Beach local-artisan goods
Sweet Threads for Kids
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Children's boutique on 2nd St with curated well-made baby and toddler apparel.
Independent kids' boutique, 2nd St
Fair Trade Long Beach
Long Beach · Los Angeles
Bellflower Blvd shop of one-of-a-kind fair-trade jewelry, clothing, and artwork.
Independent fair-trade store
75 Degrees and Fuzzy
Carlsbad · San Diego
Clothing boutique where every piece is handpicked by the founder and her mom.
Family-run Carlsbad Village shop
Linda's Gift
Carlsbad · San Diego
Owner Linda has curated cards, soaps, jewelry, and fresh chocolates here for 30+ years.
Same owner 30+ years in Carlsbad Village
Rebel Villa
Carlsbad · San Diego
Bohemian home-textiles-and-houseplants shop in Carlsbad Village.
Locally owned Carlsbad Village boutique
The Village Rock Shop
Carlsbad · San Diego
Carlsbad Village crystal and gemstone shop with raw, polished, and faceted stones.
Carlsbad Village independent rock shop
Aranelle
Carlsbad · San Diego
Beloved State Street boutique with women's apparel, accessories, home accents, and baby gifts.
Carlsbad Village since 2001
Carlsbad Village Music
Carlsbad · San Diego
Independent shop packed with instruments, vinyl records, and music lessons.
Long-running independent Village music store
Fahrenheit 451 Books
Carlsbad · San Diego
Cozy independent bookstore with a curated mix of new and used titles.
Independent Carlsbad Village bookseller
Standards: A Record Store
Vista · San Diego
Audiophile's haven with an ever-changing selection of good-condition LPs.
Independent, owner-run since 2012
Urban Barn
Vista · San Diego
Vintage furniture and home decor shop, expansion of the Escondido original.
Local SoCal vintage shop, Downtown Vista
Stay Arts Shop
Downey · Los Angeles
Downtown Downey arts-nonprofit shop selling work by contracted local artists.
Local artist-run shop on Downey Ave
CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles
San Pedro · Los Angeles
Permanent handmade marketplace in a 1940s warehouse with 100+ local artisan booths.
Home to 100+ independent SoCal makers
Badfish Clothing Company
San Pedro · Los Angeles
Locally designed streetwear, tees, and caps beloved by the skate and surf crowd.
San Pedro's own homegrown clothing brand
Rootz Uncharted
San Pedro · Los Angeles
Locally founded apparel brand with clothing for men, women, and kids.
Local brand, brick-and-mortar since 2021
Drop In Gifts
San Pedro · Los Angeles
Charming downtown gift shop with unique items for any occasion on 6th St.
Independent 6th St arts-district gift shop
Cornelius Projects
San Pedro · Los Angeles
Independent art project and gallery space showing local artists.
Long-running independent San Pedro art space
KnD's Boutique
San Marcos · San Diego
Downtown San Marcos clothing and gift boutique run by a mother-daughter duo.
Locally owned mother-daughter boutique
Underdog Bookstore
Monrovia · Los Angeles
Nonprofit Old Town bookstore with diverse titles, indie publishers, and local-vendor gifts.
Community nonprofit bookstore
Family Affair Music
Monrovia · Los Angeles
Mom-and-pop Old Town record and instrument shop operating since 1972.
Family-owned since 1972
Kaleidoscope Antiques
Monrovia · Los Angeles
Old Town Monrovia antiques destination for one-of-a-kind vintage treasures.
Old Town Monrovia antiques shop
Magical Child
Encinitas · San Diego
Family-owned since 1995 on Coast Hwy 101, stocking timeless wooden toys and eco art supplies.
Encinitas institution since 1995
Queen Eileen's
Encinitas · San Diego
Beloved coastal gift shop for everything from gag gifts to fancy gift baskets.
Longtime Encinitas Coast Hwy 101 shop
Salt Culture
Encinitas · San Diego
Lifestyle boutique in a 1930s bungalow with apparel, home decor, and Rob Machado surfboards.
Owned by surfer Rob Machado; named SD's Best Boutique
Grounded
Encinitas · San Diego
Organic-modern home furnishings, decor, and thoughtful gifts in The Lumberyard on 101.
Locally owned on Coast Hwy 101
Coast Highway Trading
Encinitas · San Diego
Collective of ~20 local artisans and jewelers selling handmade art, jewelry, and home goods.
Mother-daughter-founded artisan collective
Lou's Records
Encinitas · San Diego
North County's legendary independent record store stocking vinyl, CDs, and players.
Independent on Hwy 101 since 1980
Encinitas Surfboards
Encinitas · San Diego
One of the last core independent surf shops, with boards, wetsuits, and accessories.
Local tradition since 1975
The Aloha Bungalow
Encinitas · San Diego
Tiny boutique on Vulcan Ave for small gifts and locally sourced items.
Locally sourced indie boutique near the 101
Imizzu Gift Shop
Alhambra · Los Angeles
Inviting independent Main St gift shop full of cute curated goods.
Independent Main St gift shop
indietoy
Alhambra · Los Angeles
Family-owned shop spotlighting designer toys and local-artist creations.
Family-owned designer-toy store
The Wooden Toy Company
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · San Diego
Tiny shop devoted to quality educational and traditional wooden toys for young kids.
Single-location Cardiff independent
Collective Co-op
Sierra Madre · Los Angeles
Downtown multi-vendor storefront curating women's fashion, decor, jewelry, and stationery.
Local indie co-op in Sierra Madre
Savor the Flavor
Sierra Madre · Los Angeles
Family-owned gift shop of specialty gifts and award-winning gourmet foods since 1998.
Family-owned since 1998
CoLabCrafts
Escondido · San Diego
Downtown Escondido shop with handmade gifts from 50+ local makers plus craft workshops.
Grand Ave maker collective, 50+ makers
Daydream
Escondido · San Diego
Female-owned Grand Ave concept shop spotlighting local makers' clothing, art, and jewelry.
Female-owned, 233 E Grand Ave
The Dinosaur Farm
South Pasadena · Los Angeles
Beloved indie toy-and-bookstore (1994), named one of the best independent toy stores in America.
30+ years in South Pasadena
Camille DePedrini
South Pasadena · Los Angeles
Namesake Mission Street fashion-and-gift boutique operating since 1998.
Mission St boutique, locally owned since 1998
MARZ
South Pasadena · Los Angeles
Idiosyncratic Mission Street gift store with books, candles, French soaps, and games.
Owner-run Mission St gift store
Jeweled Universe
South Pasadena · Los Angeles
Eclectic Mission Street boutique of handcrafted jewelry, artisan fashion, and crystals.
Handmade-focused Mission St boutique
RETREAT
South Pasadena · Los Angeles
Specialty artisan gift-and-craft shop with handcrafted jewelry, candles, and pottery.
South Pasadena artisan gift and craft shop
Kip's Toyland
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
LA's oldest toy store (1945), a third-generation family shop full of classic non-electronic toys.
Founded 1945, at the Original Farmers Market
Skylight Books
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Cultural-anchor indie bookstore (1996) built around a ficus tree, with a renowned arts annex.
Los Feliz landmark since 1996
The Pop-Hop Books & Print
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Worker-owned indie bookshop and print studio focused on small press, zines, and kids' books.
Highland Park co-op since 2011
Wacko / Soap Plant
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Wonderfully weird pop-culture emporium (1971) of books, toys, oddities, and gifts.
Family-run LA institution since 1971
Poketo
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Design-driven shop from a husband-and-wife team with colorful art, stationery, and home goods.
LA-born design brand, founded 2003
Hammer and Spear
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Curated Arts District showroom blending vintage finds and local artisan goods.
Arts District independent since 2013
Iguana Vintage Clothing
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Cavernous, long-running LA vintage emporium beloved by stylists and costumers.
Longtime LA vintage destination
Galco's Soda Pop Stop
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Historic shop stocking 700+ rare and small-batch sodas plus a build-your-own soda station.
Highland Park since 1955
Lawson-Fenning
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
LA-made mid-century-inspired furniture and curated home accessories from a local design duo.
LA design studio founded 1997
Arroyo Records
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Tiny York Blvd record shop strong on punk, jazz, soul, and psych vinyl.
Owner-operated indie vinyl on York Blvd
Gimme Gimme Records
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
All-vinyl new-and-used shop on Figueroa stocking rock, jazz, soul, and hip hop.
Independent, in Highland Park since 2012
Wombleton Records
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
York Blvd vinyl staple specializing in imported and rare records.
Neighborhood-owned since 2010
Mount Analog
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Figueroa space mixing records, artwork, books, graphic tees, and live events.
Independent NELA arts and record space
Shorthand
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
York Blvd stationery and gift shop, home of Shorthand Press letterpress cards.
Houses an in-house letterpress studio
Big Bud Press
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Size-inclusive, brightly colored LA-made unisex clothing with its York Blvd flagship.
LA-made, York Blvd flagship
Sunbeam Vintage
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Highland Park favorite for vintage and upcycled furniture, rugs, and decor.
Local sustainability-focused vintage store
Merci Milo
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Curated handmade and artisan kids' toys from local makers and traditional toymakers.
LA-founded indie kids' toy shop
Platform
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Part-gallery, part-retail home staging and styling shop on York Blvd.
Independent York Blvd home and design shop
Native Boutique
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Cozy Colorado Blvd women's boutique with fashion-forward and timeless pieces.
Small owner-run Eagle Rock boutique
Comics VS Toys
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Colorado Blvd shop packed with comics, graphic novels, and collectible toys.
Local indie comics-and-toys store
The Green Bean
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Eagle Rock kids' resale and toy shop for gently-used children's goods and toys.
Independent neighborhood kids' shop
OddBird Co.
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Colorado Blvd women's boutique and accessories shop.
Independent Eagle Rock storefront
Yolk
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Sunset Blvd design and gift shop with artisan goods, modern home wares, and kids' items.
Longtime Silver Lake gift staple
OK Store
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Gallery-like Silver Lake design store of handcrafted jewelry, home goods, and objects.
Beloved independent Sunset Junction shop
Dream Collective
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Jewelry designer's Sunset Junction shop featuring her line plus local designers.
Designer-owned, features local LA makers
Secret Headquarters
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Victorian-drawing-room comic shop curating comics, books, and self-published zines.
Independent comics retailer, owner-run
The Reckless Unicorn
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Mom-and-pop child's lifestyle store with toys, clothing, and accessories.
Family-owned Los Feliz kids' shop
Spitfire Girl
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Quirky gift shop with trademark thin wooden cards, candles, jewelry, and wood goods.
LA-based maker brand's storefront
Treehaus
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Boutique spotlighting local makers of LA-made fashion, jewelry, gifts, and toys.
Grew from a VW-bus pop-up, LA-made focus
Alias Books East
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Long-standing used and rare bookstore strong in academia, arts, and classic literature.
Independent Atwater used and rare bookstore
The Social Type
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Stationery and gift shop with greeting cards, custom notepads, and pens.
Small independent paper-goods shop
Myrtle
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Female-founded boutique of clothing, apothecary, home, and gifts from women designers.
Independently owned, women-designer curation
Esqueleto
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Sunset Blvd jewelry shop of handcrafted pieces and local artisan goods.
Indie shop featuring local artisans
Shout & About
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Colorful stationery-and-gift boutique with cards, jewelry, plants, and gifty items.
Small SoCal stationery boutique
Alchemy Works
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Traction Ave retail and gallery hybrid mixing fashion, home goods, and rotating local makers.
Arts District concept shop
Now Serving
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Husband-and-wife cookbook and kitchenware shop in Chinatown's Far East Plaza.
Family-owned Chinatown cookbook shop
Chunky Things
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Chinatown Central Plaza gift shop where everything is designed by an artist duo.
Artist-owned, everything made in-house
Landis' Labyrinth Toy Shop
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Family-run classic toy shop of timeless and modern toys, puzzles, and games.
Family-owned Larchmont toy institution
Chevalier's Books
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
LA's oldest independent bookstore (1940), a Larchmont hub with a strong kids' section.
LA's oldest indie bookstore, est. 1940
Landis Gifts & Stationery
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Family-run Larchmont stationer doing custom invitations, calligraphy, and paper goods.
Larchmont Blvd staple
Village Heights
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Cozy Larchmont gift shop stocking candles, kitchenware, jewelry, and home trinkets.
15+ years on Larchmont Blvd
EGGY
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
West 3rd Street children's boutique with hand-selected modern kids' fashion.
On W. 3rd St since 2010
Giggles LA
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Neighborhood baby-and-toddler boutique with curated clothing, toys, books, and gifts.
Local family-focused boutique
Toy Crazy
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Independent toy shop at the Brentwood Country Mart curated by a longtime toy-trade owner.
Brentwood Country Mart
Sugar Paper
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
LA letterpress studio and stationery boutique making cards and invitations in its own shop.
LA-made letterpress, Brentwood Country Mart
Pygmy Hippo Shoppe
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Quirky W. 3rd Street shop of handmade gifts, letterpress cards, and trinkets by LA artisans.
Stocks LA-artisan handmade goods
Wasteland
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Landmark Melrose vintage and consignment store with a sharply curated secondhand mix.
Melrose flagship since 1993
TenOverSix
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Playful indie boutique stocking LA-based labels plus gifts, books, and home goods.
Champions LA-based designers
Mohawk General Store
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Husband-and-wife indie boutique mixing international designers with local ceramics.
LA-only independent boutique
Melrose Trading Post
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Sunday flea market at Fairfax High with ~200 vendors of vintage and handcrafted art.
Fairfax community flea since 1997
Jet Rag
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
La Brea vintage warehouse famed for its chaotic Sunday $1 clothing-bin sale.
Cult Sunday $1 sale on La Brea
Iron Curtain Press
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Indie letterpress studio-and-shop hand-printing cards and notebooks with custom work.
LA letterpress maker with retail studio
CH Boutique
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Larchmont Village boutique of imported Italian clothing, jewelry, scarves, and gifts.
Independent Larchmont Blvd boutique
Wittmore
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Independent men's shop curating well-made clothing from emerging designers.
Larchmont Village men's boutique
Blue Rooster Art Supplies
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Independent art-supply store championing indie suppliers and creativity workshops.
Indie art-supply store, hosts workshops
Squaresville
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Long-running indie vintage and consignment shop with affordable retro clothing.
Indie vintage shop, 20+ years
Lost & Found
Los Angeles · Los Angeles
Pioneering lifestyle boutique of small clothing lines, textiles, and handcrafted home pieces.
20+ year LA concept shop
Lollipop, A Children's Boutique
Redondo Beach · Los Angeles
Charming children's boutique of toys, books, and clothing for infants to age 14.
Owner-run South Bay favorite, Riviera Village
SoLo on Cedros
Solana Beach · San Diego
Design collective of eight women in a 1940s Quonset hut with decor, books, and kids' treasures.
Cedros Design District since 2001
Leaping Lotus
Solana Beach · San Diego
21,000-sq-ft two-level marketplace of 50+ vendors with furnishings, art, and gifts.
Cedros landmark, opened 2000
Antique Warehouse
Solana Beach · San Diego
15,000-sq-ft antiques mall (a former roller rink) of collectibles and memorabilia.
Cedros institution since 1982
Kern & Co.
Solana Beach · San Diego
Interior designer's shop with custom furniture and luxury home accessories.
Designer-helmed shop on Cedros
Suzan's + Parravi Jewelry
Solana Beach · San Diego
Mother-daughter fashion-and-jewelry boutique with monthly trunk shows.
Women-owned Cedros boutique
Vroman's Bookstore
Pasadena · Los Angeles
Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore (1894), with a huge gift section.
Operating since 1894, SoCal-only
Gold Bug
Pasadena · Los Angeles
Family-owned Old Town gallery-shop with 100+ designers' art, fine jewelry, and curiosities.
Family-owned Old Pasadena gallery
Homage
Pasadena · Los Angeles
Independently owned gift, jewelry, and stationery shop in Old Town's Shops on Holly.
Member of Old Pasadena's indie collective
Union Street Toys
Pasadena · Los Angeles
Independent neighborhood toy store near Old Town.
Independent Pasadena toy shop on Madison Ave
Gum Tree Shop & Cafe
Hermosa Beach · Los Angeles
Family-owned home and gift shop and cafe in a 1911 craftsman bungalow stocking indie makers.
Family-owned downtown landmark bungalow
Beach & Beverly
Hermosa Beach · Los Angeles
Independent women's boutique of California fashion, accessories, books, and home goods.
Founded 2014 by local brothers
Wicked+ A General Store
Hermosa Beach · Los Angeles
Curated modern general store of menswear, outdoor gear, barware, books, and grooming.
Independent Pier Ave general store
Curious
Hermosa Beach · Los Angeles
Eclectic variety gift store with cards, candles, books, and handcrafted furniture.
Independent Pier Ave gift shop
Pages: A Bookstore
Manhattan Beach · Los Angeles
Women-owned indie bookstore with author events and weekly story times.
Founded 2010 by three local moms
Bella Beach Kids
Manhattan Beach · Los Angeles
Family-run kids and baby shop with one-of-a-kind toys, gifts, and clothing.
Locally owned since 2009, voted Best Toy Store
Tabula Rasa Essentials
Manhattan Beach · Los Angeles
Curated gifts, home decor, candles, apothecary, books, and jewelry downtown.
Woman-owned ~20-year downtown staple
Urban Girl
Del Mar · San Diego
Gift shop with a children's section of books, clothing, plush, and Jellycats.
Independent Del Mar Village shop
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
Glendale · Los Angeles
America's oldest children's bookstore (1966) with a red-barn playhouse and PJ story times.
Founded 1966, nation's oldest children's bookstore
Mickey's of Glendale
Glendale · Los Angeles
Independent Glendale gift shop ranked among the city's best unique gift stores.
Top-rated independent Glendale gift store
Aldea Home & Baby
Culver City · Los Angeles
Curated modern nursery essentials, sustainable home goods, and toys on Main Street.
Downtown Culver City indie home and baby shop
Lundeen's
Culver City · Los Angeles
Curated gift shop and bookstore (2008) with cards, candles, baby items, and free gift wrap.
Downtown Culver City gift shop since 2008
Village Well Books & Coffee
Culver City · Los Angeles
Independent bookstore-cafe and community hub with strong fiction and kids' sections.
Downtown Culver City indie bookstore
Arcana: Books on the Arts
Culver City · Los Angeles
Specialist bookshop devoted to art, photography, and design titles.
Renowned indie arts bookseller
Tom's Toys
Montrose · Los Angeles
Family toy store on Honolulu Ave with quality brands and classic generational toys.
Montrose Shopping Park family toy store
The Paper Rabbit
Montrose · Los Angeles
Charming Honolulu Ave stationery shop with unique paper goods and creative gifts.
Montrose Shopping Park stationery haven
Sidebloom
Montrose · Los Angeles
Independent Honolulu Ave shop among Montrose's best local gift and home stores.
Top Montrose Shopping Park shop
Small World Books
Venice · Los Angeles
General indie bookstore on the Venice boardwalk since 1969, a quiet cultural landmark.
On the Venice Boardwalk since 1969
Tortoise General Store
Venice · Los Angeles
Wife-and-husband shop of imported Japanese crafts, ceramics, and housewares in a wabi-sabi setting.
Independent since 2003
Mystic Journey Bookstore
Venice · Los Angeles
Spiritual shop and crystal gallery on Abbot Kinney with crystals, tarot, and incense.
Abbot Kinney independent
Burro
Venice · Los Angeles
Curated stationery, local-artisan jewelry, and whimsical home goods on Abbot Kinney since 1999.
Independent Abbot Kinney shop, est. 1999
Burro Kids
Venice · Los Angeles
Sister shop to Burro with modern playthings, kids' clothing, and decor.
Owner's second indie shop next door
Skylark
Venice · Los Angeles
Independently owned boutique of vintage and reworked-vintage women's clothing and art.
Independently owned Abbot Kinney boutique
Strange Invisible Perfumes
Venice · Los Angeles
Organic, hand-blended botanical fragrance house and apothecary made on Abbot Kinney.
Luxury botanical perfumer on Abbot Kinney
Waraku USA
Venice · Los Angeles
Tokyo street-style shop importing limited sneakers and Japanese designer apparel.
Independent Japanese street style, Abbot Kinney
It's A Wrap
Burbank · Los Angeles
Resale shop selling actual wardrobe and props from movie and TV productions — an only-in-LA hunt.
Burbank studio-wardrobe resale institution
Playclothes Vintage Fashions
Burbank · Los Angeles
Premier true-vintage store specializing in 1940s-60s garments on Burbank's Magnolia row.
Anchor of Magnolia Park's vintage district
Audrey K Boutique
Burbank · Los Angeles
Retro-inspired Magnolia Park boutique (2006) blending vintage-style fashion and gifts.
Magnolia Park boutique since 2006
Junk For Joy
Burbank · Los Angeles
Magnolia Boulevard vintage clothing store spanning multiple eras with huge jewelry.
Magnolia Park vintage row staple
Dark Delicacies
Burbank · Los Angeles
Independent horror bookstore and collectibles shop, a cult-favorite specialty bookseller.
Iconic indie horror bookstore
The Mystic Museum
Burbank · Los Angeles
Magnolia Park oddities shop with vintage taxidermy, Halloween decor, and witchy goods.
Magnolia Park oddities destination
Flax Pen to Paper
Westwood · Los Angeles
Beloved Westwood Village pen-and-paper specialist with fine fountain pens and journals.
Westwood Village fixture since the 1930s
Classic Toys
Studio City · Los Angeles
25-year Ventura Blvd fixture stocking nostalgic toys like wind-ups, marbles, and games.
Studio City Ventura Blvd toy shop, 25+ years
Emerald Forest Gifts & Fine Crafts
Studio City · Los Angeles
Ventura Blvd shop of jewelry, bath and body, baby items, and handcrafted gifts.
Studio City fine-crafts gift shop
The Acorn Store
Santa Monica · Los Angeles
Specialty shop of natural wooden toys, German playthings, and dress-up — a Waldorf-style haven.
Longtime downtown Santa Monica institution
Puzzle Zoo
Santa Monica · Los Angeles
Iconic Third Street Promenade toy and collectibles store famous for hard-to-find action figures.
Santa Monica fixture since 1990
Lost & Found
Santa Monica · Los Angeles
Pair of Main Street shops with independent-designer women's, men's, and kids' apparel.
Main Street institution of independent designers
Angel City Books
Santa Monica · Los Angeles
Main Street shop for vintage, rare, and collectible books plus vinyl records.
Longtime Main Street used and rare bookseller
Warwick's
La Jolla · San Diego
Charming family-run bookstore and stationer — one of the oldest family-owned bookstores in the U.S.
La Jolla landmark, family-owned 4+ generations
Toy Mandala
Sherman Oaks · Los Angeles
Ventura Blvd shop since 1998 carrying Gundam kits, anime figures, plush, and cards.
Sherman Oaks toy and anime shop since 1998
Juvenile Shop
Sherman Oaks · Los Angeles
Third-generation women-owned baby gear, furniture, and stroller store.
3rd-gen women-owned, Valley since 1977
The Mart Antique & Vintage Mall
Santee · San Diego
Vintage marketplace housing 80+ independent vintage vendors on Mission Gorge.
80+ independent local vintage sellers
Verbatim Books
San Diego · San Diego
San Diego's largest independent bookstore, 50,000+ secondhand and antiquarian books.
Named one of the best U.S. bookstores
Bluestocking Books
San Diego · San Diego
Heart-of-Hillcrest new and used shop with a trade-in program and strong local-author focus.
Longtime Hillcrest fixture
Joy Ride Bookstore
San Diego · San Diego
Independent bookshop tucked into Liberty Station's arts district.
Liberty Station local independent
Pigment
San Diego · San Diego
Husband-and-wife-owned plant, gift, and home boutique that began as a 2007 local-artist gallery.
Locally owned, SD-County only
Artelexia
San Diego · San Diego
Latina-owned Mexican gift shop full of textiles and goods by Hispanic and LatinX artists.
Latina-owned SD business
Casa Artelexia
San Diego · San Diego
The original 2010 Little Italy location for Mexican artisan home decor and gifts.
First Artelexia, Little Italy since 2010
Day to Day Vintage
San Diego · San Diego
Hand-curated North Park vintage spanning the 1940s-2000s, from Americana to Y2K.
North Park independent vintage boutique
Bad Madge & Co.
San Diego · San Diego
South Park vintage and mid-century shop ranked Yelp's #1 vintage/consignment in the U.S. in 2022.
Yelp #1 U.S. vintage/consignment 2022
Hunt & Gather
San Diego · San Diego
Eclectic mix of vintage and new clothing plus handmade jewelry, art, and vinyl.
North Park independent retailer
Art FORM Creative Reuse Store
San Diego · San Diego
San Diego's first creative-reuse store for affordable, eco-friendly art and craft supplies.
SD's only creative-reuse craft store
Simply Local
San Diego · San Diego
Marketplace dedicated to local San Diego artists and makers — jewelry, housewares, and gifts.
Sources exclusively from local SD makers
Red Brontosaurus Records
San Diego · San Diego
North Park record shop specializing in new punk, pop-punk, hardcore, and indie vinyl.
North Park indie record store
The Gold Dust Collective
San Diego · San Diego
Collective of local SD makers selling handmade hats, boots, jewelry, and leather goods.
Co-op of local San Diego artisans
La Loupe Vintage
San Diego · San Diego
Curated vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories boutique in North Park.
Longtime North Park 30th-corridor staple
Full Contact Rock N Roll
San Diego · San Diego
North Park shop specializing in hip-hop vinyl and cassettes plus vintage finds and decor.
On the North Park Main Street directory
Gold Leaf
San Diego · San Diego
Curated South Park shop selling home decor, candles, soaps, jewelry, and paper goods.
Anchor gift shop of historic South Park
Thread + Seed
San Diego · San Diego
Mindfully curated South Park boutique focused on fashion, clean beauty, and gift boxes.
South Park business directory
Moon & Sun
San Diego · San Diego
South Park children's boutique blending baby goods, books, plush toys, and handmade items.
South Park / Mission Hills, est. 2023
Trash Lamb Gallery
San Diego · San Diego
Independent South Park gallery and shop championing offbeat local and emerging artists.
South Park indie art space
Footnote Books
San Diego · San Diego
Packed floor-to-ceiling used bookstore in Hillcrest beloved for staff recommendations.
Local-favorite Hillcrest used bookshop
Gioia's Room
San Diego · San Diego
Fifth Avenue women's boutique of vintage styles reworked for today plus local jewelry.
Hillcrest 5th Ave shop
Hood Mod Shop
San Diego · San Diego
University Avenue shop of home decor with retro flair and unique flourishes.
Hillcrest University Ave home shop
Oates General
San Diego · San Diego
Hillcrest storefront of quality vintage finds and playful, humor-driven gifts.
1625 University Ave storefront
Vitreum
San Diego · San Diego
Distinctive Fir Street gift shop of fashionable home goods, vases, tea sets, and candles.
Little Italy design shop
Love & Aesthetics
San Diego · San Diego
India Street shop of home decor, jewelry, fragrances, candles, and gifts.
India Street Little Italy boutique
Klassik
San Diego · San Diego
High-end Little Italy consignment store with furniture, jewelry, and contemporary art.
Little Italy design-district consignment
Stefanie Bales Fine Art
San Diego · San Diego
Little Italy studio-gallery of nature-inspired paintings plus small gift items.
Working-artist gallery in Little Italy
India Street Antiques
San Diego · San Diego
Longtime Little Italy antiques shop on India Street.
In the Little Italy directory
Sea Hive Station Vintage & Makers Market
San Diego · San Diego
Indoor/outdoor lifestyle shop of artisan and vintage finds from 150+ SD makers.
150+ local SD makers, Liberty Station
Apricot Yarn
San Diego · San Diego
San Diego's only local yarn and sewing shop, in the Liberty Station Arts District.
SD's sole local yarn shop, 8 years
Ocean Beach Antique Mall
San Diego · San Diego
The oldest and most respected antique and collectibles mall in OB.
4926 Newport Ave, oldest OB antique mall
Newport Avenue Antique Center
San Diego · San Diego
18,000 sq ft Newport Ave mall housing over 100 individual antique vendors.
One of SD County's largest antique malls
Vignettes Antiques & Collectibles
San Diego · San Diego
French-inspired antique and garden-decor shop at 4828 Newport, 30+ years.
30+ years on Newport Ave
Mallory's Furniture
San Diego · San Diego
Newport Ave furniture-salvage shop now spanning antiques, sterling jewelry, and gems.
Founded 1998 in Ocean Beach
Vintage Revivals
San Diego · San Diego
OB antique shop where the owner reworks antique pieces and furniture for modern homes.
Featured in OB Antique District guides
Sweet Paper
San Diego · San Diego
Boutique La Jolla stationery shop known for custom invitations and paper gifts.
Featured in San Diego Magazine
Totem Boutique
San Diego · San Diego
Girard Ave shop of sustainable apparel, handmade gifts, and crystals from 35+ SD makers.
Works with 35+ San Diego makers
Simon Limon
San Diego · San Diego
Colorful Logan Ave boutique specializing in handmade goods by local independent artists.
Barrio Logan local-artist boutique
Luna Bloom Shop
San Diego · San Diego
Barrio Logan shop of handmade brass jewelry plus tinctures, teas, and candles.
Logan Ave maker-focused shop
Arts-Rec
San Diego · San Diego
Logan Ave skate shop and boutique carrying top streetwear brands, rooted in the Barrio.
On the Logan Ave corridor
Kite Flite
San Diego · San Diego
Family-owned Seaport Village shop of single-line and stunt kites plus flying toys.
Family-owned Seaport Village 25+ years
Maxwell's House of Books
La Mesa · San Diego
Beloved used bookstore in La Mesa Village since 2003 with 30,000+ titles.
La Mesa Village fixture since 2003
Gypsy Treasure
La Mesa · San Diego
Family-run year-round costume, cosmetics, and special-effects makeup shop since 1977.
Operating since 1977, family-owned
La Mesa Boutique
La Mesa · San Diego
Independent women's apparel boutique in La Mesa Village.
La Mesa Village independent
ToyAddicts
La Mesa · San Diego
Independent toys, collectibles, comics, and games shop in La Mesa.
Locally owned La Mesa collectibles shop
Sophie's Gallery and Gift Shop
El Cajon · San Diego
Gallery and gift shop selling art by adult artists with disabilities; sales fund artist paychecks.
Downtown El Cajon, Main St
Unique Boutique
El Cajon · San Diego
Owner sells traditional Afghan clothing, jewelry, and handmade Turkish and Afghan wool rugs.
Downtown El Cajon, owner-made goods
Comics-N-Stuff
El Cajon · San Diego
San Diego's largest comic and collectibles shop with vintage and current comics and cards.
San Diego-grown independent comic shop
Five Loaves Two Fish
Coronado · San Diego
Main-street Coronado boutique with its own label made from high-quality materials.
Coronado Orange Ave independent
Little Locks Kids' Salon & Toy Boutique
Coronado · San Diego
Combined kids' hair salon and toy boutique, a Coronado fixture since 2002.
Coronado independent since 2002
Bay Books
Coronado · San Diego
Independent bookstore with kids and YA titles and an on-site coffee shop on Orange Ave.
Independently owned, Coronado 30+ years
Fair Trade Decor
Coronado · San Diego
Colorful Orange Ave shop of sustainably made gifts sourced from 35+ countries.
Locally owned on Orange Ave
Coronado Taste of Oils
Coronado · San Diego
Family-run specialty shop pouring fresh olive oils, aged vinegars, pastas, and spices.
Family-owned on Orange Ave
Seaside Papery
Coronado · San Diego
Stationery shop on Orange Avenue since 2004 with custom and designer paper goods.
Orange Ave staple since 2004
Sofia's Precious Boutique
National City · San Diego
Small owner-run shop with Sanrio and anime goods that hosts Filipino cultural crafts.
Owner-run National City gift shop
M&M Floral Boutique & More
National City · San Diego
Family-owned florist and gift shop with custom arrangements.
Family-owned National City business
My Cup of Tea Unique Gifts
Chula Vista · San Diego
Locally owned tea and gift shop on Third Avenue with 70+ loose-leaf teas and tea parties.
Independent fixture on Third Ave Village
Craft on Third
Chula Vista · San Diego
DIY craft studio and flower and gift shop in historic downtown to gather, create, and celebrate.
Third Ave Village maker space
Mario's Boutique
Chula Vista · San Diego
Chula Vista's premier independent dress and bridal boutique on Third Avenue.
Longtime Third Ave Village shop
Nature's Storehouse
Chula Vista · San Diego
Family shop blending organic health foods with religious treasures and gifts.
Third Ave Village independent
Upright Citizen
Chula Vista · San Diego
Vintage clothing store with 60s-90s styles for all genders, plus vinyl and cassettes.
Independent Third Ave Village vintage shop
Bonita St.
Bonita · San Diego
Independent women's fashion boutique offering trendy, affordable apparel.
Locally owned Bonita boutique
Bonita Vida
Bonita · San Diego
Family-owned gift shop with Mexican flair carrying handmade goods from 60+ local artists.
Family-owned, 60+ local makers
Bonita Boutique
Bonita · San Diego
Independent boutique with women's apparel, accessories, and gifts.
Locally owned Bonita shop
Surf Hut
Imperial Beach · San Diego
South Bay surf and skate shop since 1986 with apparel, gear, and rentals.
IB landmark since 1986
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