10AM - 5:30PM
937 S Coast Hwy 101 Suite C101, Encinitas
Toy Stores
“This Five Below location is great except they've had the back part of the store blocked off for quite a while since November of 2022 since the store opened and the location is almost always out of stock of things and has the same item selection but other than that I really love Five Below you can find things under 5 dollars and upper and service her is great except they close the self checkouts and people have to assist you checking out which I don't understand why if it's self-checkout!”
“I love this place! Great selection of comics, and if they don't have what you're looking for they'll order it for you. It's also a great place to hang out and play games, and they have sodas and such to buy for cheap if you're hanging there all day!”
“I love it here, I can literally spend so many hours just browsing around the store! I’m a big sentimental stationery girlie and this little shop is literal heaven! Every lap I make around the store I find something new that I want to take home. I’ve been coming here once a week for the past three weeks lol love that staff as well! Everyone is so sweet, kind, and pleasant to talk to. <3”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
261 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach
Toy Stores
“Awesome family owned toy shop. Wife and I purchased post cards and stamps during our vacation. Head on in with your kids to get some toys to dissect them from their tablet.”
10AM - 6PM
2670 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
Toy Stores
“From small toys to scooters, this place has everything. Great place to find a variety of toys and activities for you or someone you love. The store employees are courteous and helpful. They will assist you if you need help.”
“This place needs a five star review I went to my local game store for my son and I wanted to get him a game it was sonic boom shattered crystal for 3Ds and when I gave it to him he loved it and I am so thankful thankful for GameStop to show me this awesome game for my son.”
“There are not many independent toy stores left but Geppetto’s really throws back to the bygone era of my childhood. Great selection of really neat toys. They have everything from big brands like Lego and Mattel products, to more unique and mindful and specialized toys that help develop the mind. Very spendy. Nice people!”
“Used to frequent the location in 4S before they became a boxing gym. This location is always busy and has all the toys a child can imagine and more. It's easy to get in and out from and items are reasonably priced. This time around my son wanted a police car. How fitting was it that they charged $5.0 for it!? Lol Be back soon when I'm in the area.”
10AM - 5PM
1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad
Toy Stores
“I am hoping that this review reaches Moses, a current employee at the Big Shop. Recently, this week, my son bought a Ninjago set. Soon after opening, he lost a pretty significant piece and his building came to a pause. I asked around at the LEGOLAND hotel to see if there was a place to order just a part, they said I’d need to purchase a new set.
Later that day, we stopped at the Big Shop while waiting for rope drop at Ninjago land. I asked an employee, Moses, if I could ask a weird question to which he replied, “there’s no such thing as a weird question.” I asked if he knew where I could purchase a single Lego piece to finish our Ninjago set. He asked about the piece I needed. I explained it was a “wrench shaped” piece which acts as a hinge for a door type piece (real Lego builders will understand). He knew right away what I was talking about and went in the back and returned with 2 pieces (similar to the color we needed) and I later learned it came from his personal collection. I asked if I could pay him for them, he declined.
He literally made my son’s day! My son woke up that morning with the missing Lego piece still in his mind and Moses changed the mood for our day and even our trip. Thank you, Moses ??”
8AM - 9PM
5885 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad
Toy Stores
“Its kid friendly. I love it. Theme park conveniently located. The hotel has great entertainment for kids. Facilities look old and a bit run down but not a deal breaket”
“You can't put a price on memories and Magical Child is still a must-stop for our family despite the fact none of us are children anymore! After 30 years, I love how I can still count on the thoughtful curation of eco-friendly products and organic textiles in a local boutique (I am a tactile shopper).
Besides, where else in an era of surcharges for bags, gift-wrapping, no cash accepted, and detached electronic check-out kiosks can you find concierge personal shoppers to help with that special gift for the little person in your life?
Their flexibility in store policy for new moms was much appreciated when a friend needed to exchange a new-born outfit that didn't fit anymore. So happy they have stayed magical!!”