Best Independent Toy Stores in Los Angeles
Updated for 2026
Looking for the best independent toy stores in Los Angeles? Start with Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market, LA’s oldest toy store (since 1945).
Then try HUZZAH! Toys in Venice, The Acorn Store in Santa Monica and Brentwood, or The Dinosaur Farm in South Pasadena.
Many local shops offer free gift wrap, and their staff really know their toys. Below, we’ve sorted 15 favorites by neighborhood, with phone numbers and hours, so you can find the perfect gift close to home.
Whether it’s the holidays or the next round of classroom birthday parties, shopping local means you’ll find something unique, skip shipping delays, and support a small business.
Related: Holiday Gift Guide for LA Moms and Dads
Which LA Toy Store Is Best For…?
| Looking for… | Try |
|---|---|
| Baby and toddler gifts | The Acorn Store, Shop Merci Milo, Union Street Toys |
| Classic and retro toys | Kip’s Toyland, HUZZAH! Toys |
| Puzzles | Puzzle Zoo, HUZZAH! Toys |
| Board games and trading cards | The Game Chest |
| Model kits and trains | Burbank’s House of Hobbies |
| Collectibles and Funko | Tom’s Model |
| Dinosaur lovers | The Dinosaur Farm |
| Wooden, eco and Waldorf-style toys | The Acorn Store, Union Street Toys, Shop Merci Milo |
| Gifts under $20 and stocking stuffers | Yolk, Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts |
Which Toy Stores Offer Free Gift Wrap, Play Tables and Events?
| Service | Stores |
|---|---|
| Free gift wrap | HUZZAH! (personalized with the child’s name), Tom’s Toys, Miracle Mile, Union Street Toys, Pixie Toys, The Dinosaur Farm |
| Play tables | The Dinosaur Farm (train and building tables), Tom’s Toys Beverly Hills (train table), The Game Chest (game demo tables) |
| Weekly kids’ events | The Dinosaur Farm (Story & Song), The Game Chest (game nights and camps) |
| Order online, pick up in store | HUZZAH!, The Acorn Store, Union Street Toys |
Where Are the Best Toy Stores on the Westside?
HUZZAH! Toys
2122 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 · (310) 452-2900
HUZZAH! has “neat toys for kids newborn to 90”: books, puzzles, party balloons and eclectic finds you won’t see anywhere else. Customers rave about the friendly service and the free personalized gift wrap, with your child’s name written right on the paper. Open Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 10am–5pm.
The Acorn Store
Santa Monica: 1220 5th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 · (310) 451-5845
Brentwood Village: 132 S. Barrington Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90049 · (310) 869-3614
The Acorn Store is the place for “natural toys and treasures” for the early childhood years: wooden toys and figures, Waldorf- and Montessori-inspired playthings, dolls, dress-up clothes, books and art supplies. Santa Monica is open Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 10am–5pm.
Puzzle Zoo
1411 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · (310) 393-9201
A Promenade favorite for more than 30 years, Puzzle Zoo is packed with puzzles, games, collectibles and super-cool toys for every age. Open Monday–Friday 11am–7pm, Saturday 10am–8pm and Sunday 10am–6pm.
Toy Crazy
Brentwood Country Mart: 225 26th St., Ste. 46, Santa Monica, CA 90402 · (310) 899-5696
Malibu Country Mart: 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265 · (310) 456-5696
Toy Crazy’s goal is “expanding your child’s imagination through games, puzzles, creative play, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and more.” You’ll spot games from your own childhood alongside great new discoveries. Both LA stores are open Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm with Sunday hours. (There’s a third store in Montecito.)
Tom’s Toys
Beverly Hills: 437 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · (310) 247-9822 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Montrose: 2281 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 · (818) 249-2178 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm
Tom’s Toys aims to be the neighborhood toy store we all remember from childhood, with toys and games for every age and free gift wrapping on purchases. Little ones love the train table at the Beverly Hills store. (There’s a third store in San Luis Obispo.)
Where Are the Best Toy Stores in Mid-City?
Kip’s Toyland
6333 W. 3rd St., Ste. 720, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · (323) 939-8334
Family-owned since 1945, Kip’s is the oldest toy store in Los Angeles. Founder Irvin “Kip” Kipper opened it after World War II wanting to bring joy to people’s lives. Today his son Don and granddaughter Lily run the shop. You’ll find classic and retro toys alongside new favorites, but nothing that plugs in.
Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts
452 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 · (323) 879-9161
This neighborhood gem has a loyal following for its classic toys, board and card games, stuffed animals, books and fun novelty gifts, plus free gift wrap. Open daily 11am–5pm.
Related: Birthday Party Guide
Where Are the Best Toy Stores on the Eastside and in Downtown?
Shop Merci Milo
6017 Echo St., Los Angeles, CA 90042 · (323) 739-6222
Family-owned since 2015, Merci Milo showcases “handmade unique toys and accessories for children from local artisans, traditional toy makers, creative mamas, and global brands.” Look for wooden toys, dolls, books and more. Open daily 11am–5pm.
Yolk
Silver Lake: 3910 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029 · (323) 426-9391 · Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Yolk mixes toys you won’t find elsewhere (think Maileg and Jellycat) with stationery and home goods. It’s great for babies through big kids, and for stocking stuffers on a budget.
Tom’s Model
501 E. 4th St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 · (213) 680-0888
Founded in 1980, Tom’s Model began as a supplier to toy retailers across North America. Since Tommy Yip took over from his father, it has also opened its doors to hobbyists and families. It’s a go-to for Funko and collectibles. Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.
Where Are the Best Toy Stores in Pasadena, Burbank and the Valley?
The Dinosaur Farm
1510 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030 · (626) 441-2767
Family-run since 1994, The Dinosaur Farm is a dino-lover’s dream, but it also carries a huge range of toys for every interest. Kids can play at the train and building tables, little ones love the weekly Story & Song, and gift wrap is free.
Union Street Toys
65 N. Madison Ave., Ste. 103, Pasadena, CA 91101 · (626) 244-7454
Tucked into Pasadena’s Playhouse Village, Union Street Toys curates wooden and eco-friendly toys, books and plush. You can order online and pick up in store, and gift wrap is free. Open Monday–Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday 10am–3pm.
Burbank’s House of Hobbies
911 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 · (818) 848-3674
For older kids (and grown-ups) who love to build: model kits, N and HO scale trains, Gundam, kites and Pinewood Derby supplies. This Burbank institution has been around since 1952.
Where Are the Best Toy Stores in the South Bay and Long Beach?
The Game Chest
Del Amo Fashion Center: 21540 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 · (310) 214-4634
Manhattan Village: 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. E8, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · (310) 546-2626
Promenade on the Peninsula: 550 Deep Valley Dr., #137, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 · (310) 377-1193
Belmont Shore: 4800 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803 · (562) 434-6556
These stores are filled to the brim with toys and games. Demo tables let you try before you buy, and game nights, trading card events and camps keep kids coming back. The Rolling Hills Estates store has a party room. (There’s also a store in Irvine’s Alton Square.)
Pixie Toys (Long Beach)
3914 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807 (Bixby Knolls)
Bixby Knolls’ neighborhood toy shop since 2008 is stocked with wooden and learning toys, Brio and Jellycat, and it offers free gift wrap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the oldest toy store in Los Angeles?
Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market, which has been family-owned and operated since 1945.
Which LA toy stores offer free gift wrapping?
HUZZAH! Toys (personalized), Tom’s Toys, Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts, Union Street Toys, Pixie Toys and The Dinosaur Farm all offer free gift wrap. Ask at checkout.
Where can I find wooden and natural toys in LA?
The Acorn Store (Santa Monica and Brentwood), Union Street Toys (Pasadena) and Shop Merci Milo (Highland Park) specialize in wooden, eco-friendly and handmade toys.
Where can kids buy model kits and trains in LA?
Burbank’s House of Hobbies has carried model kits, trains and hobby supplies since 1952. Tom’s Model in Downtown LA is great for collectibles.
When is Small Business Saturday 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).
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