“This is the best comic store I’ve ever been to. You won’t find a better manga selection around unless you drive all the way out to the Barnes & Noble at The Grove or the Santa Monica Mitsuwa. The manga section here has kept me busy enough for the last few years that I’m basically only just now started to buy from the comics selections. There’s a great selection of books here both things I’ve heard of and that I’ve never heard of before but took a chance on and liked. The rewards program is solid. They’ve got two sweet shop cats. What’s not to like? There’s not a ton of parking in the lot but the store itself is a great size and you can always park in the neighboring grocery lot across the street and use the crosswalk so it’s super easy and then on your way back you can get some coldstone. I love coming to this store and I hope it’s around for many years to come”
“As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives thriller novels, I always enjoy visiting standout bookstores, and Barnes & Noble in Calabasas at The Commons is a beautiful location.
The store has a strong two-story design with escalators leading up to the second level. The layout feels open and inviting, with a warm interior that makes it easy to settle in and spend time browsing.
One of the standout features is the manga section. It’s large and well stocked, and it really draws attention when you walk through. The mystery and thriller wall is also nicely set up, with a good range of titles and a clean presentation.
The café is a great space, with a mural of famous authors that adds character and makes it a comfortable place to sit and read. I always enjoy seeing my own book on the shelf here, which adds a personal touch to the visit.
The surrounding Commons area is upscale and well maintained, and parking is fairly easy with plenty of space available.
I also spent some time in the romance section while working on The Maui Desire Romance Series, and it’s a well-organized area that fits nicely alongside the rest of the store.
Overall, it’s a bright, welcoming Barnes & Noble in Calabasas with a great layout, strong selection, and a comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to come back.”
“This place is all the way in Simi Valley but its worth the drive if you need product or want to play in a big tournament. I went once during the OPTCG OP-06 prerelease and came back for the SAO Prerelease for Union Arena and the store got bigger!! Definitely worth the wait plus they have 2 bathrooms!!!”
10AM - 8PM
6600 CA-27 Space 1092, Canoga Park
Toy Stores
“Love the staff and the manager.. love the children workshops. This time around, a lot of children from my daughters school attended because they heard so much praise from my 7 year old! Keep it up!”
“My son received a gift card for his birthday, so we headed over to Build-A-Bear. We went in the middle of the week, and to our surprise, the store was completely empty! It was a nice bonus because the staff was able to spend extra time with my son, helping him through the process of building his bear.
Once we stuffed his bear just the way he wanted, we moved on to the accessories. He picked out the cutest pair of Baby Yoda pajamas. We already have all the superhero outfits at home, so it was time for something new.
At the end of our visit, we even got to create the sweetest little birth certificate for the bear.
When we checked out, there was a special offer: pay $5 and get a $10 gift card. I couldn’t resist, so I grabbed one for our next visit!”
“Bearcave is decent it used to be called Njoy a few years back but this place stays with product and tournaments. Its on a main street so I would always take the bus on a Sunday for the OPTCG tourneys. Recently, I won the Union Arena Rare battle for One Punch Man and the prizing was solid. Also, when releases happen, they are pretty fair on the pricing for MSRP.”
10AM - 4PM
2393 Tapo St, Simi Valley
Toy Stores
“great little shop! really cool selection of toys and treasures. left with a darling little monkey that hasn't left my side ? will definitely visit again next time i'm back in town!”
“One of the few Official OG Sanrio Stores! The store has very cute window displays and a lot of unique items to choose from. I chose a Gund X Sanrio Caffe Latte Blindbox. If you ever need a cheer up, pick out something cute from here. Loved getting the official bag as well ???”
“the best place to buy everything cool unusual and cute from babies to dads and besties! i cant go in and just buy one thing, there is so much to choose from in the tiny store! i go there for every occasion! it is easy to shop! the owner Angela is so helpful and amazing!”
“I had a great experience at this location! Sales associate Valerie and the store manager Edwin helped me with same day returns so I could use a specific member account to take advantage of member rewards. As a teacher, I couldn’t appreciate that help more! I 100% recommend this location for customer service and a great sales team.”
11AM - 8PM
9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge
Toy Stores
“Everything that you can imagine is perfect. The only thing is that I honestly think that the prices are a little bit too high. I still love it. (I bought that plushie)”
“Great Experience at Five Below!
Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing during my visit. She was extremely helpful, very kind, and went out of her way to make sure I found exactly what I needed. Her positive attitude and friendliness made the whole experience better. Customer service like hers truly stands out, and she represents Five Below very well. Thank you, Katlyn, for being so great!”
“I bought 3 funko pops and it came in great shape and a huge deal ? on other websites it is twice the price and over here it is worth it,also they have almost any funko pop you are looking for it is amazing I would recommend going here and I am for sure coming for a 2nd time.”
“Amazing selection of used and new toys for babies. We got quite a lot of diverse and fun toys for our child for a cheap price. I love supporting businesses like this one. Highly recommend!”
“Scott and Anthony were BEYOND helpful and kind. I bought a lot of Halloween stuff and they helped get me another cart, check out and even brought things to my car. So sweet of them to go that extra mile-I truly appreciated it and made my day!! Thank you guys!!”
“Amazing company! They donated a bunch of Squeezamals to my church and my sister got a 12 pack one during the drive through they were having! Such an amazing and selfless company!”
11AM - 8PM
9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge
Toy Stores
“I absolutely love this GameStop! The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and always ready to help find the latest games or collectibles. Every visit feels like a mini adventure, and I always leave excited about my next gaming experience!”
“I just want to share the excellent and truly grateful experience I had today at the Five Below store in Granada Hills.
Yesterday, while I was about to get gas, I realized I didn’t have my wallet with me. I searched everywhere—at home and at work—but couldn’t find it. Later, I remembered that I had visited the Granada Hills Five Below on Wednesday evening.
This morning, I called the store and asked if they could check to see if someone had turned in a Hello Kitty wallet. The person who answered, Stephanie, was incredibly kind and helpful. She asked me to hold while she checked, and shortly after, she confirmed they had my wallet safely stored.
I can’t express enough how much I appreciate that my wallet was kept safe. Inside were my work credit cards, personal debit cards, Universal Member Pass, and some cash—and everything was still there.
Five Below has always been one of my favorite stores, but now the Granada Hills location is officially my favorite! Special thanks to Stephanie for her kindness, professionalism, and truly great customer care.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
“Great shop love coming here and they have very knowledgeable & kind employees. Their prices might be a little high but ive seen higher at other stores. At the end of the day if they have Pokemon they can sell at whatever price they want. Dont get discouraged because of the ratings are, surly they’re fake. Owner and employees are very genuine.”
“I was here last weekend for the PSA event, and this place was solid. It’s more than just a regular comic shop. They have comics, toys, TCG stuff, and enough space to actually host events without it feeling thrown together. The shop had a good collector vibe, and it felt like a place built for people who are really into the hobby, not just casual browsing.
The PSA event was the main reason I went, and I appreciated having something like that available locally instead of having to deal with everything by mail. Overall, cool shop, good setup, and definitely a place I’d come back to for comics, cards, or future events.”