Toy Stores near Carpinteria, CA

“Such a hidden gem! Entrance is through the parking lot (not Linden) so it's easy to miss this cute shop. Lots of items are in great condition as well as new. Clothing, shoes, dance shoes, swimsuits, dress up clothes, toys, new melissa and doug toys and activities, books, etc. I was tempted to buy so many things! We ended up getting some activities to do in the car for our road trip. The owner was very friendly and helpful.”

“Love this toy shop. Best bday gifts and they always wrap for you. Super cute plushies and our kids collect the German brand Schleich animal toys which they always get a huge assortment of.”

“Maybe it's because I had a baby three weeks into COVID lockdown, but I am extremely into charming shops that sell clothes and toys and other goodies I can buy in person for my tiny adorable son. We stopped by the Nurture Cottage when we were walking on Coast Village Road one morning last month and my husband wrangled the toddler while I browsed the store, ready to hand over our money. The place was super cute, a sweet little building with a barn door and enticing display windows. I asked the cashier, who I think was the owner, where I might find 24-month clothes for boys and she directed me to the right areas. I ended up getting Angel Dear bear print pajamas and a set of Sol Angeles sweatshirt and joggers. Check-out was easy and fast and the woman helping me was friendly. Both the pajamas and the sweats are in heavy rotation on the baby, and I liked the Sol Angeles set so much that I bought an identical one for myself (I wear it for days at a time). We look very cute in our matching outfits--he looks extremely cute and I look like a grown woman in sweats, but it averages out. I'll probably be back to Nurture Cottage next time I'm in Montecito, and I expect to find more nice clothes to dress my little model of a boy.”