Reviews of Soap Plant / Wacko. (Store) in Los Angeles (California).

Soap Plant / Wacko

793 Reviews

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Gift shop

4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

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Information of Soap Plant / Wacko, Store in Los Angeles (California)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Soap Plant / Wacko

Vic K

Found 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 :)

Alanna Russell

So 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 I'm just not that cool... Ohh and socks and pens!!

Michael Senzamici

What a wonderful place! I've been wanting to go for a few years now. Upon entering we were greeted by a wonderful, cheerful young person who was very helpful in finding out if we ever been there and directing us in things he thought we would like to see. What a cool selection of fun stuff. Don't miss this place even if you're not in the neighborhood. Going back to do some Christmas shopping!

Adrian Martinez

It's like walking into the history and culture of Los Angeles. The staff is amazing, the artwork is always stunning, and they're always something I want to buy! If you're coming to visit LA, please are sure to take some time to drop on by. You won't regret it!

Kat Kovacs

So much kitsch! Incredible coffee table books. Cool little art gallery. If you like kooky and weird you need to check this place out. Low brow underground.

Eugene Encinias

This is one of my favorite shops in LA. You can always find the coolest books, arts, and gifts here. One of a kind stuff. I've been going here for years and it has never ceases to amaze me.

Shannon

I had a bizarre interaction with an employee here. I was waiting to purchase something, so I was standing behind a man and his child who were buying something. The child was looking at the candy on the counter. This store is packed with merchandise and has narrow aisles and walkways. There is literally nowhere else to stand besides in an aisle when waiting in line. I want to emphasize that I was standing behind them, and they were close to finishing their transaction. An employee behind the counter signaled to me so I approached her and she said something to me (and I’m paraphrasing here) “You’re standing in the the p*rn aisle. If there is a child here you can’t stand there because they will stand behind you and look at it” Then she quickly walked away. I said okay and laughed. It took me a minute to fully process what she said because it made no sense. The father of the child looked at me with a confused expression on his face. I think the employee was referring to art books that contain nudity. What she told me was unreasonable and bizarre. I want to be clear that I am not responsible for other people’s children and what they look at in this shop. Perhaps there should be more space for people waiting in line to buy something. Also if there are concerns about children potentially looking at the p*rnographic art books then make a space that is for adults only. The other employees seemed lovely and were very helpful. Besides that strange conversation I enjoyed the shop and gallery.

Beto Libre

One stop shop for all things exceptional and non-boring. Soap Plant’s offerings are some of the most unique and eclectic in LA. I love this spot! Shop local!

Amy Lopez

I love to visit this art wonderland. Makes me feel so happy 😊 …

L.J. Herndon

One 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.

M Rice

This 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!

Brian Cristales

If you're around the area, this place has a nice little thrifty vibe to it that makes you feel like it's one of those places you visit to get souvenirs at a small town. I like it.

Carlo N.

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.

S S (Hi I give Honest review)

Fun store. Very cool to explore. They also have small art exhibitions in the back.

Karen M.

Always a fun place to find eclectic items and check out local artist's works. Books, novelties, toys and candles.

Adri

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!

Valerie S

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 can't wait to go back!

Elaine Torres

Love coming here so much! We make a stop every time we commute 75 miles to CHLA. It's 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!

Gillian Efros

It’s been and still is the best of its kind. I always enjoy visiting, gallery viewing, and shopping.

Cody Elles

This should be a destination for any out of tourists who are looking for something unique. The novelty gifts are great, but the book selection and perfume stations are great. There's always a good exhibit in the gallery and the staff is super-friendly.

Ling

A very fun shop to explore. Interesting selection and friendly staff.

Diego Reaño

Cool and unique store, you can find books, toys, weird stuffs and more.

C M

This 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.

Kelli J. Moreno

Look at all the goodies I got here.... super fun store! It's a shopping experience for sure!

Aaron Novak

Holy cow, this place is fantastic

Marc Schwartz

It 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 you're in Los Angeles run don't walk to get to this place. And then grab a coffee in one of the many Cool Coffee places in the Siilverlake.

Anq’il World

They have many creepy art great place to buy weird things

Gino Joukar

One of my favorite shops in town, great place to find unique gifts for loved ones

Diana Wei

Huge! Random fun gifts for anyone. Best white elephant gift shopping. Gallery in back.

ChillComrade

So 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!

American “Doll” Girl

A treasure chest for the unusual gift at Amazon prices. We came for the little exhibition Laluzapalooza and liked it.

Kaos Child

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

Susan Pfundt

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!

Nathaniel Tsechanski

Amazing shop! You could find a gift there for anyone and spend hours there going over the huge selection of books!

Rucha

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.

Belle Gonzales

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.

Calla Adriano

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 didn't have to schlep them all back to Jersey...) I can't wait to visit again.

Anand Pandya

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.

Putit Inder

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! Lot's 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 wasn't reason enough.. The onsite art gallery LA LUZ DE JESUS is famous for it's 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..

Kristin B

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 can't leave without buying something that you just MUST have. Love this place!!@

Ale

Great place to get curious items or some souvenirs

Jonathan Meyer

Lots of zany and oddball items. Very friendly and helpful staff. Prices are quite reasonable as well, compared to other minimalist souvenir shops.

Nick Tucci

The coolest place to go for a gift, tchotchke, coffee table book, etc

Tiffany McAllister

Unique and cool place to buy gifts. I didn't 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.

Mark Encinas

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.

McKenzie Wilkins

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.

Megan Ritchie

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 they're open late on weekends too. Pop by after a dinner date!

Laura Neiman

This place is wild! Cool gifts, funky books, great art. Loved it.

Ma Poe

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.

A L

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.

Anna Suzuki

This place is fun to just looking around. So many interest things!

David Potter

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.

Ram Selvarajah

An interesting store. Perfect for gifts. Goth this here 🥰 …

Betsy MM

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.

Ian Raymond

This place is amazing! Tons of great books and gifts for others or even to keep for yourself! And they're all reasonably priced too. I didn't venture into the art gallery, but the work looked pretty great from what I saw. They're a little too strict on shoplifting though.

Jeremy Elliott

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 haven't been there yet you don't know what you're missing. There's no other store like it . If you are visiting los angeles its a place you must check out .

Rich M.

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.

Nicholas Recagno

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. It's a great place to go if you are looking for inspiration.

Nicole Ridgely

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.

scott harris

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

keith whipkey

This store was awesome had all the cool stuff I love

Autumn

Neat shop full of fun stuff we don't need but definitely want 😜 …

Brian Boatman

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!

Gerardo Villarreal

Been coming here since the early 00s,love shopping here , however I don't like being followed around by the employees.

Cutberto Nevarez Jr

I've been to this place for the last 20 years it's awesome. It's been very helpful a part of my creative career since Art School. memories of their art openings throughout out the last 20 years. It's a very forward place. What will we do without it.

Robb W.

The VERY BEST store for cool gifts, books, art and everything else! Love this place!

Ayleen Dority

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.

Shawn Deffenbaugh

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 LA's most colorful districts - you never know who may pop in at any time!

Tim Gideon

This place was Michael Jackson's 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!

Samantha Sanchez

Love this shop. It's funny , has random gags and amazing selections of books and stuff. A place for every wacko out there, truly.

Dane Taylor

If you've 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, they'll have what you're looking for, and if they don't? You'll still come out with something. It's 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

Kika Thalén

I live right by here and sometimes I just go in to look at stuff cause it's so colorful and fun. It's a great place to buy fun gifts, home decor, books etc. I got a tiny necklace harmonica and an 80's polka dot blazer last time. 5 STARS!

MARVIN Sanchez

Awesome Place for gag gifts and out of the ordinary items!! Huge inventory of books as well

Jordan Angulo

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.

Jo

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 it's just amazing . All the way to the back they have some studio ghibli stuff and it's the cutest. On the same street theres a Good will and blue roster(art store) which makes it way better. Highly recommend this place.😊😊😊

Miranda Baggett

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.

philip Jackson

It's 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 you're looking for some brand-new funny dust catchers this is the place to go

Edrian Colina

The first time I walked into this place I was almost convinced that I was dreaming. It's 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 who's never been by taking them. Check out their events!

Joia DaVida

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!

Alex Diaz

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.

Harrison Woliner

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.

Daniel F

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.

Melanie Cleere

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.

Michael Folk

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.

Jasmine Magana

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.

Laura Hackney

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 haven't been, shop and support the store and artists.

Mark Ng

Really cool novelty gift store

Reuben Elman

Lovely place. Lovely staff. Outside of the shop is rad, well worth a visit without a doubt.

Kiera Tierney Giles

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.

Kurt Decker

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 doesn't have what you are looking for in terms of a unique gift item, no one has it.

Stevko

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. I've sent at least a 100 people to go to this place from all over the world and I go every time I'm in LA which is every week or two. Also called La Luz De Jesus This place is cool as something for everyone and if you're visiting Los Angeles or specifically Los Feliz...go there.

James Thomas

One of the coolest shops in Hollywood. So many unusual books and other great items. Go and guaranteed you'll find something you'll enjoy.

J. L

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.

Angela Carmona

Super cute store. We bought two books. They have great gifts with a variety of prices.

Stephen Eroh

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!

Caitlyn Manfre

Such a cool and unique store. This place is HUGE and has everything. It's a great place to loose time. There's books, clothes, an art gallery, gifts, vintage finds, you name it - they have it.

Melissa H

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...

traci hallen

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 …

Verhan Henderson

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 won't be dissapointed.

Catherine A. Montgomery

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 you're 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.

Bryan Sayas

Its always a joy and pleasure to be here.

pompberry

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.

Victor LomellÍ

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. There's 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. You'll have to leave your purse/bag at the front and be prepared to be followed, don't 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 it's a bit of hassle check out.

Trissia T (Tee Tee)

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!!!!

Tom Wagner

Once you visit Wacko, it'll 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 haven't seen one of these in decades!" Not to mention my brother in-law's comment: "Where on Earth did you find a farting pen?" Yes, I found it at Wacko.

Techno Bliss

BEST 👏POP ART SHOP 👏 EVER HOLY COW, Great service, selection and artwork. This place has everything and most everything is reasonably priced. It even has vintage clothing on consignment. It's GREAT and one of a kind. …

Daniel Gibson

What's 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.

Sharon Braun

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.

Ian Stirgwolt

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.

Margaret Conroy

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.

Michael Elizalde

Super kookie shop with everything you don't 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 don't really know.

Roy Hembree

My five favorite stores in Los Angeles: Curio Emporium, Gold Bug, Handmade, New Stone Age, Wacko / Soap Plant Great place for off-the-wall and for people with a specific interest. I've bought art off the walls and books off the shelf at this place. Love this store!

Octavio Reyes

Quirky, unique and one of a kind items! Super cool store! Definitely a place to visit if you're looking to buy someone an interesting, outside the box gift!

Nick Bane

Wacko/Soap Plant/ La Luz de Jesus is my favorite place in all of LA. I hadn't 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!

Nico Martinez

You may think you don't need a paper doll book of 80's 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.

R D

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 that's probably because of how magical it is. If you have an hour to kill on a weekend day, stop in and wander around...

j spain Greene

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 - you'll 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 don't miss the hallway, a rotation of Mr. Shire's permanent collection with pieces by the likes of Camille Rose Garcia, Isabel Samaras, Mark Ryden, Shag, Baseman, Robert Williams & Tara McPherson. Fantastic & inspiring.

David Fink

Been coming here since it was on Melrose late 80s. Hasn't changed much. Unfortunately, They celebrate leftist Marxist objects, along with the occult

Aaron Stall

So fun and unique! Love this place. If I could, I'd buy out the whole store! Highly recommend stopping in just for the eye candy.

Peter McDonald

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 Yucca's, across the street, is gone. There's also a well-stocked Goodwill store, next door.

Patty Alba

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!

Sandra Santamaria

Really cool stop to find something unique and special for someone. Always have a ball coming here.

Marissa Berrini

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!

A Google User

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 you're in LA

Esther Kim

This store is amazing! I can't believe it's 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 I'm 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 ;)

Michael Bryant

Half Spencers-like novelty shop, half pop art gallery.

Phil Warren

Best defined as "Everything you've ever wanted and nothing you've 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 you'll find at least a dozen things you'll desperately want to buy.

Jason De Castro

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.

Be Wun

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

Kate

It's 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.

Cash McBride

Always a fun one to hit when I wanna do a lil window shopping or need a new weird puzzle

william campos

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!!

Gavin Renwick

The best repository of all things artsy, kooky, scary, sexy and cool. If you're a creative looking for inspiration or a collector of kitsch and craft check this store out for sure!

Chris Jeffries

Amazing. Great books, awesome oddities, weird toys, a few home-decor items, a gallery, and plenty more. I'll always try to swing by when I'm in the area!

Annette Anderson

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

Nathan Chavez

It's 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!

Roxy 7.0

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 everyone's taste.

Walter Garces

Used to go to this store when they were on Melrose. Still gas many fun and interesting items to see. Great selection of Books.

Dania Strong

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.

fernando ramirez

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. it's worth the stop if you want to get weirded and see some stuff you won't see anywhere else!

Giancarlo Surla

Eclectic selection of books, gifts, and clothing. Additionally, they have an art gallery inside the shop. You are guaranteed to find something interesting here.

Arlo Ramz

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!

Ilja Michaelis

You will find things here you will find nowhere else but frankly: until you entered the store you didn't 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

Alisa Boronda

Love the art gallery, books, nicknacks, incense, jewelry, collectibles, and so much more! Don't forget to enter the drawings they have by the entrance to win tickets to shows!

Joanna Pequeno

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!

Katherine Howett

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!

Diego Galtieri

Amazing shop with plenty of books, vinyl records, rare kitschy novelties and even art galleries. It's very fun to browse.

S S

An old school Melrose classic still going strong.

Dorothy Lewellyn

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.

Dillon Cain

Great gifts! Great art! They have everything from unique books to pins to candy to toys to art. Love it!

D&D Explorers

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.

Marie D

When you're looking for something 'special' this is the place! I always buy something I never knew I needed

Joe Matthews

Great books and gifts. They have a great selection of tattoo reverence. One of the main reasons I love it here.

Lydia Breckenridge

I work there so you know I love it.😃 …

Jarom Rowland

ONE OF A KIND MUST SEE HOLLYWOOD DREAM CASTLE OF WEIRDNESS. If you like Bricker Brack and Chochki's then this is your temple. Also, the gallery in the back is super legit and a fun addition to the shopping gig. This is also where the Trump Statue chose to land for it's brief stint. I CAN'T WORSHIP THIS PLACE ANY HARDER.

Frank P.

Was here filming the last episode of This Is Us. The store looked cool at least.

Mark Zalikowski

Unique shop, great for a souvenir from LA

Rockjock 298

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!!!! :-)

Please Don't Feed The

Reminds me of Salzer's in Ventura without the music. The world needs more novelty shops, even if they are overpriced. Just plain fun.

Louis Harvey

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.

Nate Vest

Great place to find a fun gift, great books, socks, trinkets. Don't forget to check out the art in the gallery at the back of the store

Reenie Franco-Gonzalez

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 I'm there.

World Taker

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 you'll find your soap and maybe something else interesting.

Phoebe May

Best store! You can find anything under the sun there, make sure you leave a few hours to explore. Staff are super friendly too

P Rose

I have loved this place since the 90s. Totally the best LA art aesthetic rolled into a cute store! Not to be missed !!!

Phyllis Stevens

Awesome store because they have lots of toys to choose from. Free gift wrapping too. That's really amazing dude!

Fabian C

Very cool place if you like vintage LA stuff and it has everything its an awesome store and the ladies are very nice.

VAMP Music and Art

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 it'll always come through for something fun and unique!

David Flinders

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.

Anthony Gotta

Need a gift for someone? They have it.

Kayanna H

Completely ridiculous store with an amazing assortment of gifts and novelties.

Tom Van Avermaet

Delightful store with a load of unusual and weird items plus a gallery for local artists in the back. Definitely my kind of place.

Sammi

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.

IntrepidTeach

Cute shop with a little soap plus a whole lot of other sundry items. Enjoyed browsing the in store mini art gallery!

D F

Great things to buy and a good book selection. Love the art they display and also sell on consignment and beyond

Rex D

The go-to store for unique gifts and Tiki. I've been known to pickup a few books for myself while there.

LT

My kid works here, ironically was there a couple of years ago for a friends book signing. Cool place and cool items.

Sara Honey

I love this store. It's so quirky and fun. I make sure to visit every time I'm in LA

Jason Hickey

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 wasn't to see this place go out of business. :-)

Anita Mcmillan

Enjoy going to their art exhibits and you can pretty much anything from your childhood great fun browsing the store

Kevin Kranzky

Browse some art galleries and buy some cute toys you can't find anywhere else. I could wonder around this store for hours!

Tim Fuest

This was a very interesting shop. They had a very wide variety if items. It is almost worth going just to experience!

Katarzyna Bylec

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

Amy Carlson

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

Adam Lopez

Fantastic and truly wacky gift shop. They have a cool art gallery in the back that is a must see.

Juan Grande

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.

Dana-Maria Doherty

Whenever I need a gift especially an unusualone, this is my stop. You can easily spend hours in this store.

Danielle Keener

You can spend hours in here. Impressive selection of odd little knick knacks and life objects. So many good books.

Eli Letzer

Cool place i liked all the books and things

Bre Diaz

So much stuff to see here. The art gallery is not to be missed. Tons of wonderful gifts and art books.

ARC

Great store so much variety or weird books and things you never knew you wanted

Leonid Andronov

It's a very weird and cool place. Lots of crazy and interesting stuff. Worth to check out.

Robbie Brevifolia

Easily the best gift shop I've ever been to. The staff is friendly too!

Sean Garza

Lot of cool stuff to get like a rubber chicken's and gimmicky items I have been going to Wakos since it started on Melrose ave 😃 …

Leonardo Vilchis

Cool place to buy interesting books and things that you would not find in other places

Hubert C

Has a cool art gallery, books of all kinds, funky toys. Plenty of stuff to look at and friendly staff.

Shou Mo

The exterior certainly seemed interesting.

Victoria Dimitrovski

We love wacos!!!! ♡my ugly cat doll

Kayl Harrell

The Soap Plant brand of products is pretty great and they have a nice selection of fun cards and gift ideas.

Matt Ryan

Part book store, part novelty gifts, part art gallery, all awesome. Was thoroughly entertained just browsing.

Olivia Ybarra

Unique shop, with small art gallery in the back. I got the cutest tote bag and some other small gifts !

Viola Garcia (Lala323)

The soap plant has been around for years. It's awesome. This store with an art gallery has unique stuff

Ananya Sandoval

We took an Uber over this location because my daughter wanted a gift out, so i took something from this shop and she loved it!

Evillincoln

This is the best place in LA for any kind of gift for people. You need a gift? Go here. You'll find it.

Seth

Always fun to explore here. Never pass it up!

Marissa Rodriguez

Love this place, I could spend hours looking at everything! I always stop in when I visit LA.

Shelly Hoffman

Super fun store, I could spend hours in there looking at the crazy stuff.

Lana Hawaii

I love that they hold all bags, even while shopping elsewhere. Lots of quirky inventory !! FUN

Gray Oddities

Eclectic ooak gifts and awesome randomness

La Lolo Q

Best place to take anyone visiting from out of town. There's something for almost everyone here. One could spend at least half a day looking at everything.

Richard Stokes

Love this wacky place. Bizarre and obscure items abound. Your sure to find something g for even the most picky on your Xmas list.

C Schwandt

This is a unique store/gallery with an incredible selection of Art Books as well as an interesting gallery experience.

Mark Munsell

Great spot to find a unique gift. Every time I go they have new and unusual items.

Bryan LaFata

Fun place to wonder through and find odd gifts. Santa's stockings aren't going to be dull this year

Thomas Martin

Eclectic Gifts and books and art. Great place for secret santa to find that quirky nonsense gift.

vrg bls

What an awesome store! If you are looking for something but you don't know what you will probably find it here.

Brandy Barber

Just the best for gifts and art books. Their gallery is always fantastic, too.

Dionisio Tafoya

Another one of LA's top book stores. Specializing in oddities, LA noir, photography, and esoterica.

John Del Gaizo

New heights for low brow. Essential for both the zany and the demented. Twisted yet hilarious. Now that you know you gotta go -- or -- stayest thou forever straight.

Vaida Liaukonyte

This is reaaly cool place for small funny things to shop, however from millions of nonsense funny stuff i couldnt find anything for a gift.

Blunt Headed

This is one of my most treasured memories of LA, and finding a neat store to buy things. I could have spent all day in this shop.

Scott Noon Creley

A great place for toy collectors, art afficianados, and lovers of grim coffee table books.

Tamara Walski

This store is heaven for kitchy culture freaks. I'm going out of my way to stop in here whenever I am in so cal.

Justin Welborn

So cool, i love this eccentric place full of fun novelties and paraphernalia! Also, don't miss the Jesus de Luz gallery in the back!

Travis Haight

Great art, books & weird toys. Best place ever

Tom Gay

If you can't find the most crazy, fun and unique things here, you won't be able to find them anywhere!!! Awesome place!!!

Oscar von Hauske

My favorite shop in LA

Will Bowden

Awesome place! They be having toys, nostalgia, all kinds of great stuff man!

Lisa Ladaw

I loved this store. Very eclectic and love their greeting cards!

Pam Jgmail

Hand sanitizer at the door and arrows on the floor but customers ignoring both! But they're controlling numbers in the store. Much like it ever was.

Dave Cole

This spot literally has something for everyone! Take the time and browse, you will find that one item you didnt think would be there.

Priceless E

Favorite spot to find the most interseting and fun stuff. The art gallery stays having weird stuff too.

本奈代子

It's amazing place.I got some funny toys for my nieces.

Athena Jauregui

So many unique items to look at or read. Plus the art gallery in the back is so amazing.

three steps entertainment

Billy and Soap Plant have the greatest collection of cool merch in all of Los Angeles county

Deborah Albin

Great place to pick up that unusual and just right gift.

Jason Feldman

Always interesting and fun. Every time we have out of town guests we visit and nobody is disappointed.

Elizabeth Washington

I found different kinds of toys here, lots to choose from. The quality is great and the price too!

Svend Oldenburg

Loved this shop. So many strange things I didn't know I needed in my life!

Kyle Snyder

Literally the most random store I've ever been in definitely worth checking out

Calem

Amazing, they offer a little bit of everything you can possibly think of and for a good price.

Maven Media

Always love coming here. Checking out art while shopping for goodies

Leesa Trapp

Cool and crazy place.

Rob C

Great place to get lost in, a lot of odd things. Good music playing, great store.

Dee

Great place for finding anything odd and different. Always find something new and interesting when I go.

Barbara Ladin

Best place in LA to Holiday Shop. Have been a fan of this place for a very long time. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Karen L Chambers

I love this place! I could and have spent hours here. It's so easy with so much to look at!

lurance johnson

It's my go to store for gifts. It always has and it always will

angel serpa

Love this place its got a heart beat that matches the sound of the city

Mary Riggio

Three shops in one. Cannot describe you need to see it for your self. Well worth the trip.

alex michael crook

Super cool shop with tons of gift ideas and unique gift wrap

rajeev das

Totally wacko!! You will find some of the most unique and craziest stuffs in here. A must visit if you are in LA

martin gonzalez

Cool shop with a lot of wierd little things to buy and some cool art in the back

Alejandro Morales

Great shop for unique stuff and awesome library.

Linda Bernini

Really fun place to visit. There is so much to look at and alot of it is very affordable.

Rebecca Cheslar

Great for kitchy knick knacks and usually have a great little art exhibit going

Nickolas D. Anderson

This place is a delightful kind of weird. I come here for books and odds & ends for my family.

Handbag Designer

I've been a client for many many years & it's a great place to get unique items

LOVE Is ME

Wacky place to shop for my dad but ultimately I had a good time looking around

Sergio Pichardo

This place never disappoints. Always sure to find my wacky Mexican Ranchero mustache here :D

Ilene Wilson

A great "Go-To" place for fragrances, gifts & unusual items.

jordan nicolette

Amazing store! Tons of cool little gifts!

Timothy Moorehead

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Def go if you looking for a gift. WEIRDOS CAN'T UNITE BUT CAN HARMONIZE.

Gregory Rodriguez

Great place for original art, books, toys and oddities.

James Barnes

Great palace for fun stuff and artist showings!

Richard Rincon

Wackos is one of my favorite stores to go to I still remember when it was in Hollywood

H

Really cool oddity store! Love going here

Kayla Scripture

We love their essential oil roller "perfumes".

Henry Barreras

Soooo love it here you must put on your bucket list. So much to see.👍 …

Abraham Wong

A multitude of different weird things. Books, toys, weird socks. You can spend awhile here looking at things.

Misha Petruk

super cool place, for people who want find somting like beautifull art

Max Sanseverinati

Wonderful place with very nice and polite workers

Kira Bolanos

Nice customer service, and found funko pops which was awesome.

Martha R

Many unusual gifts to choose from! Wish I had more time to browse.

Jim Zhao

Fun places for memorabilia and cool, hip/trendy gifts.

Kiersten Oye

Always one of my favorite stores for years.

Caroline Iwamoto

Filled with fun stuff and friendly staff! 10/10 will definitely be back

Gonzalo Sevilla

One of my favorite spots in L.A. its a mandatory place to visit if you are in Los Angeles

Melissa Chiou

Great gift shop full of unique things.

Dave Connelly

Fun, quirky shop with tons of kitch and unique art!

Monica S

If you want to find a unique gift this is the place for you!

Grant Hyde

Great store for both nic nacs and books!

Sara Delaney Rose

Amazing selection of art books, I wanted them all!

Douglas “Doug” Barton

A lot of fun, great place to buy a gift.

B T

So much fun... Great art gallery in the back

moses grubb

My favorite art gallery! The best books!

Richard Apodaca

Great place for weird and retro stuff.

Mervis Reissig

Want a wacky Hollywood one of a kind store to take your out of town visitors? This is it!

Paul Vrana

A haven for lovers of kitsch, offbeat, alternative art, pop-culture, etc. Not for the easily offended.

Mark Sarno (Philip Martin's US)

Billy is an amazing man and artist it was a pleasure dealing with him on every level

Andy Armstrong

Quirky store that has great art books and gifts

Jason Giles

Crazy great place, so many things to see

Johana Gonzalez

So many great items. A variety. Something for everyone.

Bill Burke

A stote of just weird interesting stuff

Debz Glizzy

Great store to find unique stuff n great customer service

Espeon Umbreon

I'd put 5 stars if parking wasn't hell x_x amazing subculture novelties!

D Y

Cool art gallery and crazy toys and books

Andre F

They have everything that's wacko, and then some! I could have spent all day here.

Kacey VanNuland

Great shop for art and unusual presents!

Miley Yu

MUST VISIT!!!! Best vintage toy's store ever 👁👁✌️ …

Barry Moore

Great place to find a wacky gift!

Diana Corrales

Always get the most perfect birthday gifts there.

Cris F

All the cool weird artsy things you didn't know existed are here.

Erick Huerta (El Random Hero)

Amazing selection of books.

Jourdan Favio

Amazing Artwork, Quirky one of a kind finds!✨

Manders Nobodyear

Such an amazing store

PK Lee

What more can be said, it's Wacko.

Jenine Christine

Great place cool art

Clark Canez

This is the best place for unique gifts!

A L

Very unique store amazing stuff!

MJ Cover

Once the King of Pop Michael Jackson was here ❤

dave Hawk

Great place to get rid of extra cash. Nice workers.

Edgar Negrete (Edogato)

Awesome place full of fun stuff to buy

Rodolfo Romero

Fun shopping new and retro merchandise

Nicole Vanalstine

such a cool store!!! lots of cool things to buy!!!

Jeffrey Bjornberg

Love the oil fragrance's, especially their patchuli

Lincoln Artist

I could spend all day in here. Fun, funny, and quirky.

ZEN CHAVARRIA SOLANO

Amazing, if you've never been it's a must.

Jeremy

Cool store with lots of books and gifts

Nick Romano

Awesome, so many cool things to see and want.

Dean Franks

Lots of interesting at books at reasonable prices

Meghan Alviar

Coolest shop ever! Very nostalgic

anonymous

very cool. and they sell the patchouli oil

Juanita Rodriguez

Allot of items to choose from very usual and interesting things

Abigail Chou

Such a weird and amazing place! I LOVE IT!

Georg Gilstein

Big and nice diversity of products, a bit expensive in my eye though

Marjo Wright

It’s like the museum shop for the last 5 decades.

AL P

Great place to get cool gifts

Saint Dávila

La Luz de Jesus is the greatest museum in LA

Greg Smith

What can really be said about Wacko? It's simply awesome, go check it out.

Wolf LLC

Friendly people. Always got what I'm looking for.amazing energy.

Jason Britt

Great place for off kilter gifts.

Daniel Gonsalez

Great place for buying goods.

Silvana Espinosa

So much to look at. Great buys

Luna Varone

Amazing discovery!!! Go and check out the great world of everything!

Dan Sinatra

Great place for odd gifts

Fake0_

I got 2 decks of cards >:]

S R

Amazing selection of funko pops.

Lloyd Deshazer

Everything I v ever wanted in one place besides. A pony

Troy Lee

Unique items. Like a huge Spencer's.

Lilie Rosales

Interesting books they sell here

Valerie Martinez

Love this place !!!

tyco411

Ecclectic and very L.A. Definitely fun.

Andrew Gonzalez

This place reminds me of my friend Whitley and that’s all you need to know!

Christopher of the Fleming family -Al

Tight shop got a rare baphomet t-shirt

Tom Lester

Pretty interesting items. Brillliant

Nick Yu

What a quirky neighborhood gem!

Angel Rincon

I wanted to buy every single thing.

Dave Lopez

If you haven't been, you're just wacko.

Michael Paster

What a ridiculously wonderful store.

Runbo Li

Kitschy. Fun. Artsy.

JB Kump

Trying hard to maintain hip.

Wade Chaney

Something for those not sure what to get people of the more off-kilter type

Valeria Padilla

Amazing! Must go!

Ann Johnson

Neat store, worth stopping!

Patryk Pigeon

Unique shop! Must see

Darlenne R. Lampe

Truly the 2nd happiest place on earth!!!

Devon Alderson

Good and wacky got a tiny harmonica

Amir AF

Awesome place with alot of novelties

Michael Martin

Great for quirky, last minute gifts

Tamara Grant (Tamazapam)

Love this place... I want everything.

Earl

Great Place for weird stuff

Jonathan Salomon

Amazing stuff. Loved it!

edwin parrino

Amazing

Kelsey Deau

Fun and interesting place!

Stacie Dahl

Books, kitsch, art, soap, gum, housewares.

Michael Miranda

Good finds.

Narraciones de un BURRO by Walter Saravia

I like This place. All is very clean.

Jed Stafford

Cool, random trinkets and art.

Colin McCormack

There's nowhere like Wacko, quirk central!

Zeen Absolute

This place is a go to for any one who visits from out of town.

Steve Batte

roughly 7.5 universes away from ordinary

Geoff M

If X was a store not a band

Chris Papp

Just plain weird. Love it.

Abi MAKI

This place is so fun and random.

Michelle Candela

Fabulosa!!!!! Loved this store forever!!

Sweet Gargiulo

hell yea

noshington wells

Fun spot

Sands “Sands of Time” Time

Great for novelty gifts

DAVID YOUNG

How to make a decision with so many choices.

Father Badger

Freaking place will blow your mind!

Jes Bot

What a cool store!!

paul p

Every visit to L.A. this is a must stop

jerk face

Really rad stuff.

Joey B

Brilliant place to be inspired

erin scully

Loved it.

Rob V

Always interesting and awesome

Gene Gonzales

Nice and cool place.

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Brittany Paige Mihalec-Adkins

Must see

XGEO X

Fun place to shop

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