Curious.

cool little shop w lots of gadgets & tees & other stuff to ponder if worth buying… if u have a few bucks to spare stop by

This is a real fun store! I could get lost in all of the novelties. Any occasion, birthday, showers or just to get a conversation piece. Prices are also included tax. It’s a must to visit if your either a tourist or looking for one of a kind stuff.

This is my favorite shop in Hermosa. Cute, kitcshy finds, great jewelry, awesome cards, and the owners and people who work there are awesome. They do a fun photo booth with ugly Christmas sweaters and props in December. I always have fun shopping there, and it’s my go-​to place when I need to find a gift for someone.

Bought an AMAZING beautiful bed and dresser here. Bryce Kenley et all are the best friendliest people around. I LOVE this store. their quality is amazing.

Got the CUTEST card here today to say «Thank You» to my hip employer!
All the stuff inside this place is trendy, funny, awesome, and beachside stuff that is timeless to have and share with only the importantly cool and special people in my life.
I can’t wait to come back here to check out their books, cards, socks, earrings, accessories, furniture pieces — they have EVERYTHING and it is unique too. Very casual, laid back, super cool and not too over the top like the places in the Westside where I usually go to.
I can shop here and not be hassled too. The cashier knows when I am ready and they are super chill here. Again, it lacks the pretentious of the LA scene that I am SOOOOOO over.
This place is super unique, thoughtful, and lives up to it’s name which makes me always Curious.
I am coming back here to get a card for the special man in my life who has always given me nothing but undying love and support and never judges me in any way, shape, or form and has allowed me to just be.

This place has amazing gifts and it’s very well curated, but I thought it was on the pricey side, especially for the furniture. It’s great for gifts, when it’s okay to spend a bit more than normal, but I was surprised by the prices on many things, as pretty as they are.

Cute, creative, fun… this store is amazing! They have one-​of-​a-​kind cards, furniture, signs– you name it. Everytime I walk in here I see some new quirky item that I never noticed before.
I get the impression their staff loves working here, they’re always upbeat & engaging. Also, they offer you beverages while you’re shopping and give your dogs treats if you’re walking by.
I personally LOVE their candles, their hand-​painted signs for my place and the fact they’re in the heart of Hermosa, just a short walking distance from my home!

I absolutely adore this store. Met the owners while walking around and the lady (excuse me for forgetting your name) but she was super sweet and helpful.
They have such an array of items from home décor to quirky little things then handcrafted jewelry. Their jewelry selection is so pretty. I definitely want to go back and buy some rings and necklaces.
They even have stationary if you’re into that, too!

Horrible customer service! My husband and I were shopping for a gift for a friend and we stopped into this store on a Sunday afternoon since we saw all the amazing reviews.
After browsing the store for more than 20 minutes and not being given even so much of a hello by any one of the 3 employers working there, we decided on a small handmade picture frame. While standing in the main area if the store one of the employees started offering beverages to other customers in the store, we were completely ignored. It was not a pleasant experience to be made to feel utterly invisible by these employees and basically they couldn’t care less if we shopped there. I guess we don’t fit the demographic of their target market and therefore are not worth their time or attention. Whether this treatment was done purposefully or just out of sheer ignorance, nothing excuses poor service and this kind of exclusion.
I will never visit this store again; there are many other places in the area where my patronage is appreciated and my husband and I are not subjected to elitist discrimination. Spend your money elsewhere if you value good service.

I live less than 50ft. from this store and I’m ashamed that I’ve never written a review for them before!
I literally have not shopped for gifts (for any occasion) anywhere else in years. Today was a ‘thank you’ gift, last week was a birthday gift, and so on…
The assortment is amazing! Handmade furniture (small items as well), cards for every occasion, candles, jewelry, clothing, glassware, etc,
And here’s my favorite part… they always gift wrap for free (time-​permitting, but it hasn’t failed me yet)! I go in, it takes me 10 minutes to pick out a few cute items, they wrap them up, and I’m on my way. The wrapping is very unique with a beach feel, it definitely stands out.
I will continue to do all of my gift shopping here!

This is my new favorite gift shop! I love this place! You walk in and the friendly staff greets you, and offers you a drink. How many places are offering you drinks while you shop? None.
They have a really great selection of gifts including some pretty hilarious and perverted gifts… this is my type of gift shop! They have greeting cards, jewelry, books, everything. One of my favorite things was the furniture they are displaying their merchandise on. They have some gorgeous, rustic pieces in there and my hubby and I are totally coming back to check them out when the store is less crowded. We went on small business saturday, so it was a zoo in there.
They also offer holiday photos here. It was so cute to see kids walking around with their props for the holiday card. The vibe in this store is great. I was laughing the whole way through, and I found some amazing gifts for myself and others.

Oh no no no… this place has SO many cute things.

Cannot say enough GREAT things about this cute, little beachy shop. They have such great décor and jewelry, especially if you’re looking for something trendy or beachy. A few of the items are a little pricey but overall, I’m pleased with the price point on most things, especially the jewelry.
Last but not least, their customer service & attention to detail is AMAZING! I was trying to make it there after work to grab a gift and they were closing up shop when I arrived. I told the gentleman putting items back in the store that I just wanted to grab a quick gift and without hesitation, he said «Come on in!». After purchasing the gift, he put it in a simple gift box with a stamp of her first initial and a seashell tied around it.

I discovered this store about five years ago when my son got transferred to Hermosa Beach and I began regular visits to the area. The first day I went in the shop, I knew it was something special. First of all, Bryce makes beautiful furniture and he is a REAL TALENT. The diversity of the items in the shop will blow you away. I end up walking in for a card and pick up many items to have gifts throughout the year. They will wrap everything separately and have homemade tags and unique wrapping supplies. The help is as ecclectic as the store and you will meet the nicest and most unique people who will make you feel like a valued customer. Other shops could learn a great deal about customer service from Curious. EVERYONE there is happy to be there and supports Bryce’s vision for his shop. Everytime I arrive in Hermosa, I head over to Curious and hit it up 2 or 3 times while I’m in town. PS. His annual holiday window displays are happy and make you feel as festive as anywhere. Price varies from the very inexpensive to higher range for big furniture items. Absolutely live this quaint store.

Very cool window shopping and great designs. It’s an arm and leg for pricing but that doesn’t stop manhattan beach house wives slumming it in Hermosa for a little home décor shopping.
Great shop and had pretty awesome birthday cards that are a bit quirky and sometimes funny.
Love the beach feel and style they have and I probably go in here once a week because I’m just… curious ;)

Very fun little shop. Full of odds and ends that make for perfect gift-​hunting, including a collection of more unusual, niche cards to go with them (the kind that you spend $ 6 on without even feeling ripped off because they’re so well done).
I bought a Bathroom Guest Book and a Pretzel&Mustard valentine’s day card. The cashier bantered wittily as I checked out, and sent me off with a smile.

This was my first trip to curious. I have been looking forward to visiting it for awhile. It definitely did not disappoint!
This store has everything!!! One of a kind furniture, jewelry, home accessories, cards and many gift items!!!
This place is a gem.
And on top of the great selection– the people who work here are just as great!!‘
We were greeted warmly as we walked in. We encountered a few different employees while inside– and everyone said hello and asked if they could help.
We had our 2 yr old with us and, believe me, there are many stores that just prefer you don’t bring in your kids. We get «the look» and are often avoided like the plague. (We are fortunate to have a very well behaved child– this is why we are comfortable bringing him shopping)
The people that worked here were great!!! They interacted with our son and joked with him. He loved it!
We will definitely be returning!!! I see new furniture in our future;)

I visited Curious late last week with my husband and mom in tow. While I didn’t purchase anything, I easily could splurge at least once a month on jewelry, cards, and home décor for myself and as gifts for other people here. Too bad I don’t live in Hermosa Beach!
The prices are… meh, I thought reasonable for most things and a little high for others. But it’s a locally owned store, I believe, and I’m a fan of those types of places.
The staff is exceptionally nice.
Can we say unique gift items? There is nothing more disappointing than going to a «ma & pop» shop and finding items that were in a different shop just up the street. This isn’t the case for «Curious” – at least not that I’m aware of. And there are items every single place you turn. I had to go through the store numerous times and don’t think I saw everything still.
It’s not a real «touristy» store, in my opinion. My mom, who is from Texas, wanted a few «souvenirs,» but I knew this before taking her in here. She didn’t find the typical boring «I love Cali» stuff, but cuter stuff instead!
There were some pretty hilarious children’s books in the back. I regret not picking at least one of them up.
Oh, how I will visit this shop every time I’m anywhere near HB…
Review #161

Walked in here with a friend who lives in HB after a run.
I had to get my niece and nephew (twins) bday gifts. They are turning 7. I found two cute children’s books for them and also got a card and magnet for my sister-​in-​law who is turning 40 in April.
The store associates were friendly and the one guy (didn’t get his name) was friendly and an amazing gift wrapper. The gift wrapping is free and you can get a stamp with happy birthday and the letter of the person’s name stamped on the brown wrapping.
They have a lot of stuff for the home as well as jewelry, soap, cards, and unique finds.
It makes getting a gift seem that much more creative rather than going to a mainstream corporate store.

We often find ourselves in the South Bay, and Curious is amongst our must-​visit locations when we are there. Bryce and his crew are truly the friendliest and funniest folks you could possibly meet.
I love that he has a knack for the off-​beat, inappropriate and hilarious. You will find something for everyone there — whether it is appropriate or not, that’s up to you.
Moreover, Bryce is a wonderful craftsman. He custom made a mirror for our home and did a lovely job. I have since contacted him about doing some work for a job I was working on and he was honest about what he could and couldn’t do. I will continue to keep him in mind for design jobs that I come across and of course, for projects within our own home.
Curious is a gem in Hermosa!