99 Cent Only Store

Decently little 99 Cent store, if your only going there for the basics w/​no high expectations. I also scored on some cute decorations for Thanksgiving (Harvest) and Halloween that I haven’t seen in the others. This store’s one of the small ones, so don’t expect to go in there with no crowds, long lines & limited on what the others usually carry. I didn’t check out the food, but I’m not going to put my hopes up on the produce quality. (I saw gnats in there, so that was the tall tale sign).
Parking is small, but times I’ve gone by, there was always open spots — more so than everywhere else!
Also, don’t forget to bring your own bags, I kept forgetting that almost all the stores out there in WLA charge for bags and I just have way too many, from purchasing in DTLA.
People, yes expect that too… all kinds, as we are all there for the same reason — budget. Just be aware of your surroundings and expect that your chances of encountering a weirdo now and then are greater at this location. Just sayin!

Usually just go in every couple of months to get cleaning supplies and baking tins.
Produce sucks. And you can get cheaper, better produce at trader Joe’s and sprouts.
Really isn’t that cheap if u really think about it. For example a case of water (36) from Costco is less than $ 4. Even Ralphs cases are cheaper.

Popped in on Monday evening in search of Baby Shower items really didn’t find much. Shelves were fully stocked which was nice compared to other locations I’ve been to. Plus the store was clean, many homeless shopping for dinner so be careful with your belongings.
Would I go back I’m not sure it’s not a place I reminder to visit but will try to for home cleaning supplies. A couple of the ladies in the office enjoy shopping at the location in Ventura near their homes for produce and other popular kid snacks.
Maybe I’ll stop in at another newer location?

This store is usually uncomfortably packed with people when I go, but I’m used to bigger locations in the Valley or Venice. This one gets the job done and usually has brand names amongst the small selection. A real get-​in-​get-​out no frills location.

Beware of return policy, if you have over 9 items they do not let you return them,
but if you are lucky they will let you do a return. IEven though I asked if I could
do a return and was told yes, she back petaled on me, so I wasted all that time waiting in line and I was not happy with her about it. Their is plenty of parking,
but not enough cashiers tight aisles, and the some associates do not know
where things are in the store. I have gone twice to this local and none of the
cashiers thank you either for shopping with them. The best part is the pricses
and I was able to buy everything on my list too.

So happy I came here. I had gone to a different location and wanted to buy these mouse pads, but they ran out. I was hoping other places would have them. I went through this small store (parking is small too) once and didn’t find them. I had gone through some aisles again to look for stuff to buy for the homeless and I found them! I guess staff like to put things in random places, depending on the location. This place had a ton, and I wiped them clean of the design I wanted, and I found another design that I liked and bought all of it LOL oh man…
I bought some 5 20-​packs of combs too. Cheap deal. This place also had 1000 q-​tips for $ 1. What a bargain. I also bought some random junk that I didn’t need but wanted such as skull vases, a flower vase, mini rubber hairbands, cute my little pony stickers and tattoos, stencils, $ 1.99 tomatoes (this is a deal; not all locations have it), and some onion dip and chipotle sour cheap (this thing is bomb!)
These stores don’t supply bags, so bring your own or purchase it.
Finally, I made it to check-​out. I spent $ 72…for a good cause. Glad everything is mostly $ 0.99 And the cashier was hilarious. She was having a conversation with a regular who asked what happened to all the staff. The lady said new management and no one liked them and so people quitting and not showing up to work; There was a long line and everyone just laughed out loud. Gotta love people who talk out loud lol

Parking is a nightmare here, otherwise 4 stars. The city really needs to force them do something about their tiny parking lot; there is usually a line of cars blocking traffic on Pico while waiting for one of the 10 spots to open up. It’s a tiny 99c store too with horribly long lines at peak hours, but you can save a LOT of money shopping here. I’ve even seen organic produce here for $ 1 identical to that which costs $ 5+ at Whole Foods, and watermelons are usually $ 0.79, amazing. But if you want a less cramped shopping experience go to the other 99c down on Lincoln.

It’s just the other 99 cents store, what can I say? What I don’t like about this particular store is that the small parking becomes more horrendous when drivers insist on entering the exit area. Management should put a HUGE sign saying NO ENTRY to avoid this problem.
To the idiotic Danielle S. who wrote before me, who the hell brings back purchases because YOU have overestimated your need and overbought? You are the dirtiest of all white trash.

my main complaint is the lack of employees at the checkout counters. while i am ok with the fact they dont always have what i need (toilet bowl cleaner in this case), i am not ok waiting in line for 25 min because there are only two checkout lanes open and a TON of customers in line. they should at least have an express lane for less than 12 items. i only had two and had to wait behind everyone planning on outfitting their entire homes apparently.

ATTN HOLIDAY SHOPPERS: NO RETURNS!
I was very disappointed to find out that I couldn’t return excess holiday party favors (20 bags of hard candies and 20 other tchotsky party items) purchased for two work parties. I used to love shopping here and the 99 Cent Only corp thrive on the fact that we overbuy. Be aware that there is a hidden store policy that you can only return 9 things. Ever.
The bait/​switch is that the policy isn’t posted any place that shoppers are going to see it. Out of 4 registers, it’s only posted at one of them — facing AWAY from shoppers and posted 6 feet high. Two other registers and the receipts they hand out don’t say anything about this 9 item limit.
SHOPPERS BEWARE. Don’t overbuy for your kids parties, christmas parties, etc. thinking you can just take it back if you don’t use it. Wrong!
99 Cent Corp wants you to overbuy but won’t let you return. Forget about stuffing pinatas with the candy here. Costco takes EVERYTHING back. Shop there instead.
p. s. Parking is always a nightmare here. Between the non-​existent return policy and the horrible parking (which sometimes can take 10 minutes), just skip it. Between Big Lots and Costco (both who take everything back), you’re better off.

As a struggling graduate student, 99 cent only store has become my best friend over the last few years. I can always count on it for cheap prices on essential school supplies: highlighters-​check!, post-​its-​check!, calendar books-​check.
This store is the closest 99 cent store where I live. This is smaller than most 99 cent stores I have been to and one of the least organized. It is so hard to find things here sometimes. For example, today, I went in to buy a birthday card for a friend in his 20s and could only find cards for relatives. I was stuck with buying a card that I think was meant to be given for a dad. The birthday card section was also mixed with the Christmas and Thanksgiving cards. It was unfortunately a bad mess!
FYI, parking here is limited. Street parking is not available because it is restricted to permit only. The only available option is their very small parking lot with limited number of spots.

Hmmm mmmm I can see why this location has low ratings. Small location with crammed items and isles. With the store being at a corner intersection, and it’s one-​way in/​one-​way out parking lot, it’s pretty challenging to get into. I had to park across the street at KFC. Luckily I went during non-​peak times on an off day but I couldn’t imagine this place on a Sunday afternoon.
They do have a (small) grocery section with fresh fruits and veggies, and all the other standard 99 cent store items. They also charge 10 cents per bag so bring your own or be prepared to pay the tiny fee. Not a terrible place, but I’d likely go elsewhere though if I could.

Parking here sucks, majorly. But, then again, parking sucks pretty much anywhere in Santa Monica! Very small store, expect to be up close and personal with anyone walking past you.

I never knew how much you can save by shopping at these stores. I don’t buy perishables, but I do buy home medicinal, cleaning, personal care, etc., items there, and it saves me mucho $$! Also, «gems» are available once in a while… they have been selling ZICO coconut water, the smaller cardboard containers, 2 for .99! I bought a case of 12… $ 6! Woohoo!!!
Check them out. It surprised me, very pleasantly.

The 99 Cent Store on Lincoln has a lot more variety and is more consistent. This place totally has random stuff, unorganized, and the staff seem really lost.
Drive 2 Miles and go to the 99 cent store on lincoln.

Tiny tiny tiny… parking was limited but their produce section was well stocked.
Everything else was pretty much the same as any other 99 cent store.

INSIDER TIP FROM DOREEN (AKA AZN PERSUASION): If you see something you like, best to buy it then. They carry items that aren’t permanent stock like yarn, mesh back support thingys for cars/​office chairs, etc. At this location, you must bring your own bag or they charge you for bags because of the new law in Santa Monica.
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I come here to by little things whenever I am in the neighborhood. I like to buy yarn, gift bags, ribbon, or pick up quick things when I can’t make it to Target like napkins, paper towels, and hand soap. I wish the parking lot were bigger, but you can also park at the Burger King across the street. You must bring your own bags or they charge you. They also sell canned and fresh food here.

Best 99 cents discount store I’ve ever been to!
I come here to feed my fascination for cheap little toys and art supplies and they always have something worthy.
I found perfect fake flowers and small fairy wings for an art project I was doing for under 3 dollars for everything. The best part is everything here is cheap enough to be taken apart and reconstructed (perfect for art projects or crafts) but not so cheap that it breaks or rips in all the wrong places. Plus they have a huge toy selection with wonderful toy guns and baby dolls.
Cleaner then all the other moldy and cracked 99 cent stores I’ve been to and so fun to see all the strange colorful stuff they carry. Great store and source of inspiration

This store has become my go-​to-​spot for quick and cheap life hacks:
I like cutting my own hair and I was in need of a second mirror to complete my cuts. Picked up a pink Disney Princesses mirror for a dollar at 99 Cent Cents Store!
When we moved into our current house we only had a clothes washer. Picked up a pack of rainbow clothes pins here for a dollar!
I’m currently crafting together my Hallowean-​murder-​mystery party costume using a black table cloth that I got for. yup. for a dollar!

I love the .99 cent store! Just was here last night.
I don’t care for this location compared to the other… this one is smaller and don’t have alot of variety, but still is worth going to.
But they do have everything from A-​Z here, so you can’t complain.
Food & house supplies… all for .99!
Parking can be a problem, but they have extra parking across the street. Bring your own recycable bags!
4 stars!