Patton's Pharmacy is conveniently located on the corner of Montana Avenue in the heart of Santa Monica. It has a great reputation in the area and have has its regular customers for decades. Patton's specializes in compounding, which means that it customizes the prescriptions to your particular needs. Its employees say that they appreciate the opportunity to serve the neighborhood, and even do house calls and delivery. Patton's Pharmacy accepts all insurances and also has a large selection over-the-counter medication, vitamins, first-aid supplies and various skin and health care products.
Aahs! offers two stories of novelty items for children and adults. A wide range of humorous gifts and gags can be found here, from political to raunchy, silly to sophisticated. A variety of toys and collectible items is also available, including Ty dolls, Hello Kitty, Nickelodeon characters, superheros, Simpsons, Family Guy, Star Wars and Pokemon. Accessories for poker are sold, including felts and chips. A selection of t-shirts features everything from college logos to images from vintage TV shows. Upstairs is a wide selection of party supplies and greeting cards.
Aahs! also specializes in seasonal items. The store turns into a Halloween superstore in September and October, with hundreds of costumes and spooky accessories and party favors on sale. Later in the year, Christmas takes over.
This small, charming shop features a variety of carefully chosen and displayed handicrafts. It represents many artisans and offers unique handmade jewelry, gifts and home decor.
Balloon Celebrations is both a party store and an event planning company. It can make dozens of designs and sculptures made out of balloons. It regulary caters for parties, corporate outtings, bar mitzvahs, weddings, for drops and releases and more.
Located just a block from the famed Santa Monica Beach, hip'tique offers area residents a stylish blend of wardrobe must-haves, customizable home decor, gift items and more. Recently relocated from the East Coast, hip'tique features items from a number of notable manufacturers, including Susana Monaco, halston heritage, black halo, DVF, C&C California, Sanctuary, Habitual Denim, Tucker, T-Bags and more. The boutique also carries an array of lotions, soaps and accessories.
Andrew's Cheese Shop is located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Avenue since 2008. The shop sells the best retail cheese from all over the world. There are more than 200 different types of cheese to choose from, many of them from farms right here in the U.S. Not only does Andrew's sell cheese, but the shop makes seven different sandwiches daily that you can order out for lunch or dinner.
Andrew's also carries a fine selection of hard-to-find craft beers from all over the globe. Once in a while, the shop will host a grilled cheese and beer night where you can try out the products right there in the shop. And let's not forget about all the chocolate, wine, jellies and all sorts of specialty foods that Andrew's carries to complement your cheese. So if you are craving cheese, come on down to Andrew's. With its great selection, you will not leave empty handed.
Arts and Letters is a fine stationery and gift store located on Main Street near Hill. For over 25 years it has been offering high-end stationery, letterheads, invitations and expert gift wrapping in the Santa Monica area. It also offers custom made stationery and invitations for birthdays, showers, weddings and other special occasions. The shop also carries an array of unique frames, photo albums, pens and other great gift merchandise.
Papyrus offers a large assortment of cards and stationary for nearly any occasion. It carries birthday cards, thank-you cards and blank cards for more personal messages or events. It also features wrapping paper and gifts, such as candles and frames. The store is bright in color and inviting, and the employees are friendly and knowledgeable. Free parking is available in the community garages.
Seasons has been in business on Montana Avenue since 1985, giving the neighborhood some flare. Seasons embodies the free spirited nature of the hippie beach culture that has notoriously characterized Santa Monica. Surrounded by high end fashion boutiques and restaurants, Seasons helps keep Santa Monica eccentric. It specializes in beaded curtains, drums, jewelery and home accessories. It carries a small line of international folk guards as well. Seasons also hosts drum workshops for adults twice a week for a mere $20. So if you are the neighborhood, be sure to check out this small store. It's the bungalow with the sparkly bead curtains outside; you can't miss it.
