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Wacko is a novelty shop located on Hollywood blvd and Rodney dr. Wacko is relatively huge store with copious amount of stuff from books, toys, pop vinyl, retro lights, mugs, etc. Also, they have a mini art gallery at the far end of the store. I like wondering around Wacko and browse their cool bizarre stuff. Prices are fair. Parking is limited. Overall, I had a good experience and I recommend this store.
This is the ultimate One-Stop gift shop. There is something weird for everyone. But you definitely will never find anything boring here, so if you are shopping for a boring person do not go here. For the rest of us weirdos it is an awesome
It is always a pleasure visiting this bookstore with its eclectic collection of beautiful books, art gallery that shows pop art and countless knickknacks to delight anyone with a love of popular culture.
Lots of cool things. If you are looking for a gift for someone come here. Unique and funny options. It’s even just fun to look around... though it’s tempting. I left with a magnet. Got to take pics with the mural outside. Definitely recommend!
Quirky vibrant shop that has so many fun things to look at and play with. Cool people working there and amazing selection of coffee table books, pop vinyl collectables, something for every weirdo you know. I cant wait to go back!
The VERY BEST store for cool gifts, books, art and everything else! Love this place!
Awesome Place for gag gifts and out of the ordinary items!! Huge inventory of books as well
A very fun shop to explore. Interesting selection and friendly staff.
Cool and unique store, you can find books, toys, weird stuffs and more.
Eclectic store with lots to explore! I came here just 20 mins before closing and the time was not enough. Need to come back with plenty of time to spare to browse all the books, paintings, and just take in all the fun things they have to offer.
Idk why it has taken me so long to review this place. Everyone always tells me how good i smell.. One lady even told me i smell divine LOL.. Well, the reason why is smell so good is because of the lite egyptian musk i buy from the soap plant. Not only do they have an essential oil bar where you can customize and blend your own oils - but you can also get them in lotion, body wash and other fun self care items! But that is just one of the rad things about this store... There is so much here it is really quite amazing. Everything from the most amazing selection of books you have EVER seen, jewelry, knick knacks & doo dads, vintage clothes, band tees, socks, insence, posters just a lot of stuff.. I usually do quite a but of xmas shopping here, and the gifts are ALWAYS a huge hit! Lots of one of a kind unique gifts.. But this year I am LITERALLY buying most if not all of my holiday shopping here! Which is great cuz you can even schedule a time to shop, and miss the crowds AND the lines!! If that wasnt reason enough.. The onsite art gallery LA LUZ DE JESUS is famous for its decades long history of providing LA with thee sickest topnotch world-class art.. YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST check this place out!! Shout out to the staff for ALWAYS being pleasant! Here is just a couple of fun things i bought from here on my last visit..
An interesting store. Perfect for gifts. Goth this here 🥰
Simply iconic. Whether strolling the art gallery (of the most amazing local artists!), looking thru the aisles of vast collections of unique books, or browsing their quirky, nostalgic gifts and tchotchkes... you cant leave without buying something that you just MUST have. Love this place!!@
Look at all the goodies I got here.... super fun store! Its a shopping experience for sure!
Been coming here for over 10 years and while some things remain the same, this place is ALWAYS a treasure trove of wacky stuff. With books on literally (and I mean it!) anything and everything. I’m a lover of all things so this place really hits the nail for my happy meter. Even the prices are reasonable for things you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. It’s a bookstore, Knick knack store, artsy LA must-visit, and an art gallery all in one. You can’t go wrong! Great location too with more and more good food being introduced in the area. Wacko’s ignited the artist in me and I’ll keep patronizing them and encouraging others to visit until I’m dead.
A UPS driver recommended we check out this store while my boyfriend and I were hanging out in the area. People truly need to support places like this because they are so rare nowdays. A space that genuinely cares about the arts and also carries a great curated selection of books. I looked down just one aisle and wanted EVERY book displayed. (If only I didnt have to schlep them all back to Jersey...) I cant wait to visit again.
Really cool stop to find something unique and special for someone. Always have a ball coming here.
They have many creepy art great place to buy weird things
Unique and cool place to buy gifts. I didnt give them 5 stars bc they kind of treated us like we might steal something. To be fair, they are in downtown Los Angeles so I get it but it was rude and off putting.
This place is so awesome. Walked in and immediately wanted to buy half of the books and weird artifacts in the store. They also have some good art in the back gallery and good tunes playing.
Huge! Random fun gifts for anyone. Best white elephant gift shopping. Gallery in back.
Its always a joy and pleasure to be here.
Amazing collection of books, gifts, art and more of all things bizarre. If you can’t think of a gift for someone this is a sure place to find something anyone would enjoy.
A treasure chest for the unusual gift at Amazon prices. We came for the little exhibition Laluzapalooza and liked it.
So fun! I could spend hours there. Fun for kids, too, but there are some items with somewhat adult humor so just be aware if that. Make sure you check out the bathroom!
Wackos is an amazing store that has in abundance of strange and unique gifts for adults and children. Definitely the place to go for that hard to shop for loved one . Great staff friendly and helpful . If you live in los Angeles and havent been there yet you dont know what youre missing. Theres no other store like it . If you are visiting los angeles its a place you must check out .
Amazing shop!You could find a gift there for anyone and spend hours there going over the huge selection of books!
Always a fun one to hit when I wanna do a lil window shopping or need a new weird puzzle
Best store for life. I have been going here each time I go back to L.A. since discovering it in the early 90s. There is such an eclectic variety of things to look at and buy. Hands down the single mot must do for every Hollywood trip.
This is an institution. If you are looking for a special gift or something extraordinary this is a great place to find it at. Books, gadgets, toys, art, scent bar, etc. simply an excellently curated selection! And the staff, OMG friendly, helpful and super knowledgable! Enjoy and have fun on your visit here. Also worth checking in regularly as new delights frequently arrive.
Was here filming the last episode of This Is Us. The store looked cool at least.
Ive been to this place for the last 20 years its awesome. Its been very helpful a part of my creative career since Art School. memories of their art openings throughout out the last 20 years. Its a very forward place. What will we do without it.
Love this shop. Its funny , has random gags and amazing selections of books and stuff. A place for every wacko out there, truly.
I love Wacko`s store. The store is full of cool Liberal art and young people. There is cool religious articles there. It is very hip and unique. Cool.
My absolute go-to place for gifts. A wonderful spot for browsing too. Lots of quirky, off-beat books, knickknacks and collectibles. And they have a really fun art gallery in the back. I love that theyre open late on weekends too. Pop by after a dinner date!
Neat shop full of fun stuff we dont need but definitely want 😜
If you are looking for truly unusual gift ideas, THIS is the place. Standard, boring souvenir shops are plentiful in the LA area. This little shop is far from standard and definitely not boring
Lots of zany and oddball items. Very friendly and helpful staff. Prices are quite reasonable as well, compared to other minimalist souvenir shops.
SUPER fun place to do some unique shopping. Lots of various types of items including books, t shirts, masks, posters, socks, etc. Pop culture, all the way. I walked out of there with a cool candle, cards (lots of awesome, unique cards), socks and a key chain.They have some great social distancing practices in place. The gallery next door is closed right now which was a bummer. Entrance is around the back.
My alltime favorite store. This place has a huge variety of books to choose from. This place has been a huge help for last minute Christmas gifts. Also this place has an amazing gallery. Always something new to see in the exhibit and this place is a huge inspiration for upcoming/ inspiring artist. This is my home away from home. From books to toys to home decor, this place is worth browsing and shopping at.
Cool place i liked all the books and things
This is a very interesting place to shop - especially for those interested in nerdy, sci-fi, occult, etc. type of keepsakes. Lots of books, ideal items for gifts, toys for kids, accessories, candy, pretty dishes, quirky t-shirts with various pop culture figures. My friends and I roamed around in here for a long time! Definitely worth checking it out, if you want to buy something a little less typical.
All about supporting small businesses, especially during covid. They have a great selection, and it is a cool store. However, everything is marked up about 100% more than you can get online. I know places like this need to make money, and I hate to give business to amazon, etc.. but when the price difference is this great it makes the decision for me. I couldve ordered everything I got online for half the price. My suggestion: go here and get some ideas, and then order/buy elsewhere.
This place is wild! Cool gifts, funky books, great art. Loved it.
One of the coolest shops in Hollywood. So many unusual books and other great items. Go and guaranteed youll find something youll enjoy.
Been coming here since it was on Melrose late 80s. Hasnt changed much. Unfortunately, They celebrate leftist Marxist objects, along with the occult
Fantastic and unique place selling toys from 50 years ago brand new in the box, art, cards, and one of a kind books, jewelry and you name it. Very eclectic and fun environment. Large area and very helpful staff. Make sure and allow plenty of time to check out everything here!
Super cute store. We bought two books. They have great gifts with a variety of prices.
DO NOT go here . They put there hands on me. And pushed me out of the store. I was going to spend some money with them but I guess that was not good enough for them. I would advise anyone not to go here. I have never had a store literally push me and almost knock me down like they almost did
This place is fun to just looking around.So many interest things!
Absolutely love this place! Has an incredible selection of rare and eclectic books and novelties.There is also a small art gallery in the back that features mostly great contemporary art.Definitely coming here for majority of gifts for people I have no idea what to get.
This place is amazing! Tons of great books and gifts for others or even to keep for yourself! And theyre all reasonably priced too. I didnt venture into the art gallery, but the work looked pretty great from what I saw.Theyre a little too strict on shoplifting though.
Yes, this place blew my mind. They have the craziest books that you would definitely struggle to find anywhere else. There is an art gallery inside as well with invited artists showing their wares as well. The quality of the pieces where of surprising quality and there is a big return value as the art pieces keep on changing every month. Its a great place to go if you are looking for inspiration.
Fun shop chock full of friendly staff and unique items for people of all ages. Art gallery and gift shop that frequently puts on interesting events such as speaker events, poetry readings and book signings. In the heart of one of LAs most colorful districts - you never know who may pop in at any time!
If youve never been to wacko, put down your phone and drive your ass there. Thank me later. You might want to make sure your schedule is free when you go because you will get lost amongst all the amazing books gifts trinkets and Oddities you will find inside. This place is my one stop shopping heaven. Do you have a family member who has it all and is impossible to shop for? This is the place, theyll have what youre looking for, and if they dont? Youll still come out with something. Its just that damn cool. The gallery inside hosts some rather large artists and always quality work. La Luz de Jesus gallery. On a random side note I met Robin Williams and his daughter Zelda here and we shared a laugh over an art piece. For that wacko will always be imprinted in my brain
Fun things to buy for the holidays and for any time in general. Perfect for secret santas and stocking stuffers. But also just a great local spot with a friendly staff. Its a staple for myself and my fiance.
This store was awesome had all the cool stuff I love
This should be a destination for any out of torrents who are looking for something unique. The novelty gifts are great, but the book selection and perfume stations are great. Theres always a good exhibit in the gallery and the staff is super-friendly.
Been coming here since the early 00s,love shopping here , however I dont like being followed around by the employees.
Great place so many cool stuff I was surprised to see so many books about cats, I loved them all. This place is amazing they have books, art, toys, collection stuff, skull, bones, t-shirts, and way more stuff. Every time I go i see new art and its just amazing . All the way to the back they have some studio ghibli stuff and its the cutest. On the same street theres a Good will and blue roster(art store) which makes it way better. Highly recommend this place.😊😊😊
I might have only purchased button pins at this place but have been there countless times. They got a lot of weird stuff, tchotchkes, books and toys. There’s an art gallery in the back that always has some interesting arts and crafts on display. Also Funko Pop figures. Can’t get enough of those.
Always fun to explore here. Never pass it up!
This place is awesome, something for everyone on my list. I could spend all day in here! Currently there is in-store shopping but you are limited to 30 minutes in the store 15 people at a time wearing your mask at all times.
The first time I walked into this place I was almost convinced that I was dreaming. Its my happy place. My magical wonderland. Books and toys and art oh my! Great for last minute gifts, both prank or authentic. Impress a date or a friend whos never been by taking them. Check out their events!
This is the perfect place to find a gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life! Huge selection of unique books, art, toys (novelty and designer), purses, socks, home decor...just about everything! Also attached is La Luz de Jesus art gallery with rotating art exhibits, so there is always something new to check out when you stop by.
This place was Michael Jacksons favorite toy store where he dropped major bucks on his children. Amazing toy selection, enormous book section of cool and crazy subjects, pee wee Herman style gag gifts and an ever rotating art gallery that deserves a visit! This place is so much fun!
This place was really nice and has a lot of great stuff. Lots of cool things. If you are looking for a gift for someone come here. Unique and funny options. It’s even just fun to look around and good service as well.
Worlds best gem. I Shop here all the time for the perfect gifts. I also have some of my art in the 5th Annual Coaster show. Made me so proud to show there as I love the shows as a spectator too. Go if you havent been, shop and support the store and artists.
I live right by here and sometimes I just go in to look at stuff cause its so colorful and fun. Its a great place to buy fun gifts, home decor, books etc. I got a tiny necklace harmonica and an 80s polka dot blazer last time. 5 STARS!
Lol I laugh lol. I remember this store back on Melrose in the 80s my silver 💄 💋 lipstick I loved so much n the make up,eyeliner. N novelties. Now, my youngest daughter goes to shop n get ideas 💡 I 2as into the band the Cure
Really cool novelty gift store
Such a fun place to shop! Great for gifts you can literally find anything for anyone! Also great variety of books and there’s a cool art studio in the back.
Whats not to love about Wacko. Books, novelties, toys, jewelry and the good people that work there. I look forward to pandemic ending and meandering through the art gallery again.
Its basically a warehouse full of kitschy and an art gallery wonderful place to go and knock out some Christmas shopping stocking stuffers. Also great for tourists or anybody into more alternative wacky stuff pop figurines strange books and Goofy toys are the order of the day if youre looking for some brand-new funny dust catchers this is the place to go
It was like a wonderland. The promoters were fun and they were absolutely good with kids! The approach they adopted was superb, it was interactive. There were so many activities and shoppers on a Monday, unbelievable. May be some were tourists like me too.
I love this store! I have gone in a few times just to browse and enjoy the art gallery and I have gone in on several occasions to pick up unique gifts for friends and family. I LOVE the art gallery so much. This place is a real gem and totally worth a visit!
The 1st street art museum in the nation is at least 27 years old now and they have a great book store and cool collectibles and bizarre things.When events and exhibits happened there it is definitely a little bit of a carnival and a whole lot of fun.Ive sent at least a 100 people to go to this place from all over the world and I go every time Im in LA which is every week or two.Also called La Luz De Jesus This place is cool as something for everyone and if youre visiting Los Angeles or specifically Los Feliz...go there.
Great place with lots and lots of cool stuff!! Great group of people working there.. helpful.. friendly and personable!! A Must stop if you are in the area!!
This place has all kinds of stuff. If you like knickknacks books are Funko. This place has it all crazy books to cultish books to Graffiti books to Pinups everything. They have art in the back now from some local artists pretty cool little bit different. Lots of toys as well pretty cool place and they have great ice cream across the street.
I have used them numerous times over the last year and they never disappoint! Impeccable service, fantastic quality and l never fail to get enthusiastic responses to the gifted items. They even created a 100% vegan gift basket.... priceless.
You can walk through here three times and still not see everything they have. So much cool stuff to see. I actually ended up spending more than I wanted, but I left with so many great things. Awesome place to buy gifts for others.
If you are having issues finding gifts for friends, family, coworkers, etc., this is a great place to start. They have books, socks, toys, and an overwhelming number of novel, kitschy, entertaining goodies. You can’t find a gift for everyone here, but you can find things for at least half those birthdays coming up.
Lovely place. Lovely staff. Outside of the shop is rad, well worth a visit without a doubt.
This is the place for everything odd, eclectic, forgotten and missed. For someone half a century old (my God... how did THAT happen?) a quick browse through the large store sparks one memory of childhood after another. Intermixed are contemporary oddities that amuse, delight and occasionally disgust, but always in an amusing way.If you are looking for strange, offbeat and silly Christmas stocking stuffers, this is definitely the place to shop. Last year, my wife and I bought several dozen small, inexpensive and distinctly wacky items that went into the twenty or so stockings we had to stuff for our family and friends, and all were accepted with beaming smiles and exclamations such as, Why, I havent seen one of these in decades! Not to mention my brother in-laws comment: Where on Earth did you find a farting pen?Yes, I found it at Wacko.
Wonderful store with great oddities and gifts as well as an attached gallery. Staff was super friendly and helpful - and they were very consistent about following social distancing protocols.
This is a fun place to visit, especially if you are looking for something retro or an unusual gift for your loved ones with wicked sense of humors. Many years ago I was looking for some hippie door beads, and after exhausting the resources and places recommended by others, found exactly what I was looking for to place over a door.You will find everything from novelty glasses, tiki themed memorabilia, incense, sage, even jewelry and mens and women personal care products. Additionally, there is a good variety of books, bobble heads, inflatables, palmistry statues and books, novelty pens, retro toys, posters, buttons and magnets, mobiles, ashtrays, a wide selection of dia de los metros art and skulls - and more.If youre looking for unusual, bizarre this is the place to go!They do not have a parking lot, but there is street parking on Hollywood Boulevard, and in the residential area around the shop. Parking next door at Goodwill is hit and miss, as there is a security guard who patrols that lot.
I am not kidding when I say that you could literally spend hours here. You will never find a more eclectic mix of books and unique gifts than here. If this store doesnt have what you are looking for in terms of a unique gift item, no one has it.
One of my go-to spots in LA for unique and fun gifts. Great stocking stuffers, cool knick knacks and love, love, love the book selection (kids collection is top notch too)! Go ahead and get lost in here. You wont be dissapointed.
Wally and his team are just simply the best. They are professional, they are courteous, and very knowledgeable of the gift basket business. Ive been doing business with them for years, and all my clients and people (friends, family, etc.) that Ive sent gifts to, have always complimented em with the highest regard. I highly recommend Fanciful Gifts.
Completely ridiculous store with an amazing assortment of gifts and novelties.
Amazing store with an eclectic selection of EVERYTHING. From candy, to coffee table books, to toys, to taxidermy! Also, inside is a great art gallery that always has an interesting show going on.
Great place to buy gifts or to find inspiration. They have a wonderful art and graphic design book section. They also have a great selection of retro toys. A really fun store with lots to offer.
What a great shop! Lots of history inside - classic books, music, puzzles, tea, socks, knick-knacks & so much more! A little bit of everything. We had no problem finding something for everyone in the group.
This place is great! Always make interesting finds for gifts and myself. They are Dog friendly and loved the hell out of my dog! Plus the always great unique art shows in the gallery!
Such a cool and unique store. This place is HUGE and has everything. Its a great place to loose time. Theres books, clothes, an art gallery, gifts, vintage finds, you name it - they have it.
Once you visit Wacko, itll be your favorite place for Christmas shopping, too.This is the place for everything odd, eclectic, forgotten and missed. For someone half a century old (my God... how did THAT happen?) a quick browse through the large store sparks one memory of childhood after another. Intermixed are contemporary oddities that amuse, delight and occasionally disgust, but always in an amusing way.If you are looking for strange, offbeat and silly Christmas stocking stuffers, this is definitely the place to shop. Last year, my wife and I bought several dozen small, inexpensive and distinctly wacky items that went into the twenty or so stockings we had to stuff for our family and friends, and all were accepted with beaming smiles and exclamations such as, Why, I havent seen one of these in decades! Not to mention my brother in-laws comment: Where on Earth did you find a farting pen?Yes, I found it at Wacko.
I love getting my animal skulls and bones from here because they are really fairly priced. They also have an amazing selection of essential oils that you can mix to create your own custom perfumes.
Great novelty gift shop/ art gallery for tourists or to shop for the tourist at heart. The art displayed ranges from absolutely gorgeous to weird to nightmare-inducing. Items for sale include socks, books, art, hats, toys, novelty kitchen/ home goods, novelty gags, and more! Hardly any soap...
Super kookie shop with everything you dont need. It has all the odds and ends you never knew existed. The book selection broken down into weird categories that are reminiscent of a buzzfeed article. The perfect place to buy an off-the-wall gift for someone you dont really know.
Love this place! It has the coolest stuff. Wish the aisles were wider but outside of that, its the funnest place to shop. Not to mention there are always great art showing there.
My five favorite stores in Los Angeles: Curio Emporium, Gold Bug, Handmade, New Stone Age, Wacko / Soap PlantGreat place for off-the-wall and for people with a specific interest. Ive bought art off the walls and books off the shelf at this place. Love this store!
There is an awesome gallery in the back of this store. There are an assortment of candies like pop-rocks and nerds and old school candy, a bit over priced but they have art so okay.There are also many tin lunch pails and postcards recently their greeting card selection has changed but they do have some pretty cool greeting cards.Kitschy gifts and collectibles. Theres an incense section with nanchangpa and other zen, ashtanga type scents.For those good girl types there are design and graphic books.The only thing is the store is a little paranoid. Youll have to leave your purse/bag at the front and be prepared to be followed, dont take it personal, they do those to everyone.There is a $10.00 limit to use your credit card and be prepared to show ID its a bit of hassle check out.
BEST 👏POP ART SHOP 👏 EVERHOLY COW, Great service, selection and artwork. This place has everything and most everything is reasonably priced. It even has vintage clothing on consignment. Its GREAT and one of a kind.
Wacko/Soap Plant/ La Luz de Jesus is my favorite place in all of LA. I hadnt been for years and finally went again last week. I can spend hours here looking at the toys, books, and oddities, and piling things to buy (and ultimately putting a lot of it back... because it adds up geeze!) and looking at the art shows they have in the gallery. Definitely give your self some time to explore this place and some space in your bank account to buy the best weird things!
Grate place, for toys .art, and lowbrow art books , some stuff i think the price its too high ,but its LA ... just like NYC .living or having a businesses there are astronomical. But its def a place to kill an hr or 2 , they also have a back area gallery ,def worth the visit if youre in LA
Great place for fun wacky gifts. This is NOT a soap factory, but carries books, candles, toys, glassware, candy, cards, socks, and much more. Good place to pick up stocking stuffers.
So much fun to look around here, and I am delighted to find out they are online too! I spent more than I intended, finding very early holiday gifts and greeting cards. Funky things for all ages.
One of the coolest gift stores ever. With the internet co-opting more & more of our shopping experience, a visit to Wacko reminds us why the tactile and in-person visual is so important. It inspires us and gives us scale, an anchored moment in time & space.Everything you never needed is here and things that will change your life - a large,thoughtful collection of books, slanted mostly to art and design, has something to speak to everyone. Toys - vintage & new, household items, jewelry, a curated set of vintage clothes, incense, tiki mugs, etc...if you have a friend who wants a unique gift - youll find it here.The special treat here is La Luz de Jesus Gallery in the back corner of the store. Billy Shire, Wacko proprietor, is a renaissance man; the patron saint of low brow and pop surrealism. You will see the latest work from the up and coming. But dont miss the hallway, a rotation of Mr. Shires permanent collection with pieces by the likes of Camille Rose Garcia, Isabel Samaras, Mark Ryden, Shag, Baseman, Robert Williams & Tara McPherson. Fantastic & inspiring.
Very good, though somewhat small, bookstore, with a nice cafe and author events. A great place to buy, hang out, or meet authors. Ive not ordered online, so I cant comment on that.
My favorite store and art gallery in Los Angeles! Completely unique and filled with so many treasures. Wacko is your perfect location for any gifts or holiday shopping. Plus the art gallery, La Luz de Jesus, in the back features amazing commercial art in LA. If you love the Lowbrow Art Movement, Kustom Kulture, and pop surrealism this place is your dream!
Quirky, unique and one of a kind items! Super cool store! Definitely a place to visit if youre looking to buy someone an interesting, outside the box gift!
I purchased these earrings because I was told by the employee that they were real silver & it just needed a little polish, I spend over $40 for them. Its FAKE they do not sell real silver. I called to speak to a manager and I was told that they only sell costume jewelry. My fault apparently..Just be careful when buying overpriced Fake jewelry.
The store that has many unique items. A bookstore section, tokidoki, plush squishies, purses, vintage clothing, art, from super cheap to $100 items. They have the funniest birthday cards!!!!
Interesting in a vague sort of way, but a bit overpriced, at least in respect of those items whose prices I know intimately. Staff seemed eager to make sure everyone was out before their closing time of 9pm. Large stock, quite a few kaijyu (gojira & pals) around, not my taste but certainly noteworthy.
So fun and unique! Love this place. If I could, Id buy out the whole store! Highly recommend stopping in just for the eye candy.
Gotta love this large exotic, imaginative emporium in the former Los Feliz Post Office building.(check out the fly murals on this building) I remember the original Soap Plant in Silverlake. Going there, after a hectic school day at King Junior High (I bought a mood ring there) I felt sorta trendy, sophisticated, progressive and a little naughty, I feel the same way about this Hollywood Bl. location, but can buy a lot more stuff. Great for unsual gifts. Nice, large selection of art and design books. Billy Shire is the hands-on artistic director/proprietor here. His brother, Peter, is the Echo Park-based ceramic artist. The art gallery La Luz de Jesus, inside this store, deserves and will get a seperate review. Parking around here is MURDER, mostly well-monitored meters. Park once and look at the other cute stores, lots of new, trendy eating options. Sadly, the well-loved Yuccas, across the street, is gone. Theres also a well-stocked Goodwill store, next door.
You may think you dont need a paper doll book of 80s female TV stars or a t-shirt with a day of the dead version of patsy cline, but you would be wrong. This is a great store filled with so many things that yell out BUY ME!As an added bonus, the La Luz De Jesus gallery is in the back of the store.
Still with the disgusting, useless masks? Sounds Wacko to me!
This place is a gem. Come in for a gallery opening, stay for the books about post-war motorcycle culture. Or tattoos. Or fetishes. Or miniature figurines of pigs on leaves.There used to be some melange shops where I am from, but they mostly got put out of business. Wacko exists here in LA despite poor parking and an odd stock, but thats probably because of how magical it is.If you have an hour to kill on a weekend day, stop in and wander around...
Looks like they have a lot of cool items for every interest and likes never been there but what I saw on website led me to my opinion
Great place to visit and but some kitchy and interesting stuff. They have a wide variety of items from books to fun kitchen appliances to crystals and bones.
Saw a super dope art show with 70+ artists and over 170 pieces. Most were pretty damn impressive... Sculpture and paintings.Also, book store and shop of pop kitch.Check it out if in LA
Amazing. Great books, awesome oddities, weird toys, a few home-decor items, a gallery, and plenty more. Ill always try to swing by when Im in the area!
This Truly is a WACKY store! Do you need chili peppers socks, a Marijuana ashtray, a Rubber chicken or a new WHOOPI cushion? Then Brother, this is the place for YOU! They have anything & EVERTHING but small children and the proverbial kitchen sink! The staff is very helpful as well. This place ROCKS!
Used to go to this store when they were on Melrose. Still gas many fun and interesting items to see. Great selection of Books.
Its always a blast to come to wacko. The kiddos enjoy the toys and books and art. something new to find every time we are there. Like this awesome Lucha mask!
Half Spencers-like novelty shop, half pop art gallery.
Best defined as Everything youve ever wanted and nothing youve ever needed. If you are looking for ANYTHING that you might describe as fun or interesting, Wacko probably sells that object. The art gallery (La Luz de Jesus) in the back is well worth the trip as well. An absolute must just to go hang out in, and I can promise youll find at least a dozen things youll desperately want to buy.
This store is amazing! I cant believe its been here all this time and I never knew! I lucked out and found free street parking on Rodney Dr right around the corner, but you can also find metered street parking on Hollywood Blvd.Wacko Soap Plant has almost everything you could want. According to their website they have over 2 million items in inventory, and I completely believe them! They have Mexican oil paper; books on art, architecture, pop culture, erotica; various stuffed animals and figurines; animal heads; greeting cards; Funko Pop! figures; socks and shirts; and so many toys, kitchen accessories, and more! Definitely THE place to go to if you need to buy a present for a friend (especially if they are into pop culture) since they have everything... Dena and I spent quite a while perusing the aisles. I must also say Im impressed with how well-organised this place is.I only bought a Tokidoki Unicorno figurine this time but I will definitely be back to do more shopping in the future ;)
Wackos is a great place to pick up things you didn’t know were missing in your life. I’m curently still using the wallet i fell in love with and purchased there. And thank you to the lovely woman who called me and held onto my dog after he made his way over there. I am forever thankful!
Its a cool place to get gifts, books and unusual items like fish-shaped pens or peculiar key chains. It also had a small art gallery.
When youre looking for something special this is the place! I always buy something I never knew I needed
Reminds me of Salzers in Ventura without the music. The world needs more novelty shops, even if they are overpriced. Just plain fun.
Lots of interesting books, toys, and knick knacks but so much stuff that its hard to not spend hours in here. A bit weird as well but I think there is plenty of variety for everyones taste.
Has become a destination for my family due to the combination of great art, gifts and art books. Come with a full wallet or a heart ready to be full of strange and wonderful images and ideas.
This place is a novelty shop with a nice little gallery on the inside. they live up to the name wacko cause some of the things in here are just that. its worth the stop if you want to get weirded and see some stuff you wont see anywhere else!
You will find things here you will find nowhere else but frankly: until you entered the store you didnt know they exist or that you wanted them. Really cool shop, somewhat weird but sticks out of the line, unique and therefore worth a visit
It says 16 and up unless you have a parent with you but I see no reason why theres is nothing in appropriate in the store they should change that rule at once the only good things there are the stuff they have and the workers are horrible
I LOVE this place. Feels like Disneyland. So many cool things that I need in my life. Wish my wallet was bigger..and speaking of wallets..they have a cute selection of em!
The best repository of all things artsy, kooky, scary, sexy and cool. If youre a creative looking for inspiration or a collector of kitsch and craft check this store out for sure!
Eclectic selection of books, gifts, and clothing. Additionally, they have an art gallery inside the shop. You are guaranteed to find something interesting here.
I have loved this place since the 90s. Totally the best LA art aesthetic rolled into a cute store! Not to be missed !!!
Hi every, Saturday night taking walk to local stores and I was patronized by a blonde wi th h pknk streaks in her hair. It does better me yet wanted to let the community know its not at all the friendliest place to shop. She prejudice once she saw my Jews charm of star David. She can go straight to Hell.
With lots of unique gifts and gags, plenty of unusual books, and a small rotating art gallery, this is a curiosity shop worth the trip!
Great staff at the register. Very helpful and polite. 1 Star because of $5 minimum credit card policy. My total was $4.97...give me a break...
I like the way it presents itself and the people there are very nice. At first glance it looks nothing like a soap store but look further and youll find your soap and maybe something else interesting.
An old school Melrose classic still going strong.
Very cool place if you like vintage LA stuff and it has everything its an awesome store and the ladies are very nice.
Great gifts! Great art! They have everything from unique books to pins to candy to toys to art. Love it!
Great place to find a unique gift. A nice place to browse books and collectables so come with at least 30 min or more to look around. Street parking.
Love the art gallery, books, nicknacks, incense, jewelry, collectibles, and so much more! Dont forget to enter the drawings they have by the entrance to win tickets to shows!
Great books and gifts. They have a great selection of tattoo reverence. One of the main reasons I love it here.
Love this place its got a heart beat that matches the sound of the city
Cool place to buy interesting books and things that you would not find in other places
Just bought a present here for my nephew. The staffs are great, they will help you find the best gift. Plus great gift wraps are also here.
Great place to find a fun gift, great books, socks, trinkets. Dont forget to check out the art in the gallery at the back of the store
Amazing shop with plenty of books, vinyl records, rare kitschy novelties and even art galleries. Its very fun to browse.
Unique shop, great for a souvenir from LA
This is the coolest place to get anything weird, fun and useful. It has everything from knick knacks, shower curtains, soap, collectibles, souvenirs for Los Angeles, Hollywood, just being human. This place is the greatest!!!! :-)
Cool gift shop and book store. they have a lot of neat socks, toys, and other bizarre things you can get for a fun gift.
Love this place, I could spend hours looking at everything! I always stop in when I visit LA.
Its a very weird and cool place. Lots of crazy and interesting stuff. Worth to check out.
Great little shop with such a great variety of everything and anything you could imagine. I feel like a kid in a candy store every time Im there.
I love this place! Grew up going to it as a little kid in the 1980s when it was on Melrose. The best place to go for gifts, and itll always come through for something fun and unique!
What a glorious tchotchke shop. Pop culture meets low brow art in this decadent little hideaway, featuring original art, rock memorabilia, and the ultimate in weird collectibles.
Best store! You can find anything under the sun there, make sure you leave a few hours to explore. Staff are super friendly too
This is the best place in LA for any kind of gift for people. You need a gift? Go here. Youll find it.
Awesome store because they have lots of toys to choose from. Free gift wrapping too. Thats really amazing dude!
My kid works here, ironically was there a couple of years ago for a friends book signing. Cool place and cool items.
Cute shop with a little soap plus a whole lot of other sundry items. Enjoyed browsing the in store mini art gallery!
Such a cool store. I wanted to buy everything. Leave your wallet at home, or you might end up coming up short on rent. Truly glorious.
A treasury chest kind of place. Be warned - you might get lost there for hours between the unusual books and other goofy gift ideas. Very friendly place also
Wacky as ever - wear a mask and browse - a selection of oil cloth - sticker books - curiosities - books about bands and musicians - oven mitts with cheeky commentary - magnets with more cheeky commentary - all this and more
We love wacos!!!!♡my ugly cat doll
The go-to store for unique gifts and Tiki. Ive been known to pickup a few books for myself while there.
I love this store. Its so quirky and fun. I make sure to visit every time Im in LA
Delightful store with a load of unusual and weird items plus a gallery for local artists in the back. Definitely my kind of place.
Whenever I need a gift especially an unusualone, this is my stop. You can easily spend hours in this store.
What a gr8 place for collectibles. I had a cologne mixed from some oils and love it. Wackos is just that. Enjoy the weird and wacky items.
Its my go to store for gifts.It always has and it always will
Enjoy going to their art exhibits and you can pretty much anything from your childhood great fun browsing the store
Easily the best gift shop Ive ever been to. The staff is friendly too!
Fantastic and truly wacky gift shop. They have a cool art gallery in the back that is a must see.
Great store so much variety or weird books and things you never knew you wanted
Such an amazing store
This place was a combination store and art gallery. I would recommend coming in for their assortment of books and just different silly gifts they have available.
Browse some art galleries and buy some cute toys you cant find anywhere else. I could wonder around this store for hours!
So much good stuff. You have to go in to see. My rule: if you go on in you should at least buy one thing. I never wasnt to see this place go out of business. :-)
You can spend hours in here. Impressive selection of odd little knick knacks and life objects. So many good books.
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Review №1
2021-09-28Found this gift shop when I originally planned to visit La Luz de Jesus Gallery. The art gallery is actually inside the shop. You find some interesting gifts or books in this shop, I got some fun designed bottle openers, nicely tin packed French soap and semi-gemstone bracelets for my friends, even a Shark block book for my 3-year-old nephew. You will definitely find something you like in this shop. Oh, and the staff are super friendly also helpful :)
Review №2
2021-11-28So many interesting items! Have amazing book selection... And La Luz art gallery inside. I almost got myself a rubber chicken purse! Then I thought ... Do I really want a rubber chicken purse. Came to the conclusion Im just not that cool... Ohh and socks and pens!!
Review №3
2022-02-21This place is a cultural goldmine and you won’t find many stores like this. I don’t know if they still do the art shows but if they do, you must go! In my area you can’t find anything as cool as this place. Books of all kinds, occult and rare to find items will beckon you to call them. If I could live in this store I would. The people that work here have been here for many decades and they are good people. Get your culture shock here. Toys, clothing and rare hard to find stuff will be here in this gem of a store. I hope they will be here forever. If you have a birthday present to buy for someone, trust me. This is your spot for that unique gift.
Review №4
2021-10-18Always a fun place to find eclectic items and check out local artists works. Books, novelties, toys and candles.
Review №5
2021-08-04Fun store. Very cool to explore. They also have small art exhibitions in the back.
Review №6
2022-03-12So much accessories and so many appealing items for whatever you may be interested in! Ideology, Psychology, Spirituality, all the Logies! Highly recommend going for whatever you might need for putting on your bookshelf or make your desk look pretty!
Review №7
2022-06-03It was a joy to visit yesterday. So glad to have been back and glad the store is backing up and running. This is the most amazing store. From their huge book selection to their knick knacks kitchen items soaps and just about anything you can name. As well as things you never knew you wanted. The staff is top-notch, an extremely knowledgeable. On top of that in the back is the La Luz de Jesus gallery. If youre in Los Angeles run dont walk to get to this place. And then grab a coffee in one of the many Cool Coffee places in the Siilverlake.
Review №8
2022-07-19Love coming here so much! We make a stop every time we commute 75 miles to CHLA. Its become a tradition now for my son and I to stop, pick up some cool toys for him and an awesome book or novelty nick-nack for me or a gift for a friend. The staff has always been incredibly friendly. So glad we fumbled onto this jem!
Review №9
2020-09-06One of my favorite places to spend idle hours but sadly now the gallery is closed so no new art exhibits and restrictions are pretty tight on how many people can be in the store. Employs followed you around making sure your mask is on the entire time and the air does not work well so it makes for an uncomfortable experience just being in there with the heat.
Review №10
2021-05-24This pop-culture store is off beat and wild! Books, novelty gifts, and more. An adjacent gallery space with underground art and a cool vibe. Quirky fun!