Informal record shop with vinyl albums (some used), plus live music performances and welcoming staff.

Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural is a non-profit cultural center and bookstore in Sylmar, California. It was founded in 2003 by noted Chicano author Luis J. Rodriguez, his wife Trini Rodriguez, Angelica Loa, and Victor Mendoza of El Vuh.

Plantiitas is a queer and immigrant POC owned small business plant shop. Carrying a carefully curated collection of tropical houseplants, stylish planters, and hand crafted goods from local vendors, Plantiitas contains a wide selection of some of the most popular items. Great for your personal collection or as a gift idea, you are sure to find what you need at reasonable prices.

Infant-Toddler and Parent Classes for education, play and interaction of childrenRIE™ Certified Parent-Infant Guidance ClassWith Jill Getto Lee, M.A.Come together in a relaxing infant-friendly environment to take pleasure in your baby's unfolding development and play. Learn how the Educaring™ Approach can help to make life with your babies easier and more enjoyable. For more information and to register, call 818-370-2596Topics for discussion often include:- Age-appropriate expectations- The importance of play in children's learning- Balancing parents' and children's needs and wants- Establishing clear, consistent, and appropriate limits- Adapting the home environment as baby grows

Pasadena's Refill, Reuse and Unpackaged store!just want to start by saying, Cheryl- who created this store- is a local plastic activist LEGEND who is deeply involved in local government and environmentalism (and a lot of fun to hang out with). Who else sells laundry detergent in recycled wine bottles? This store is THE BEST. Bring your own container (or borrow one of their donated ones) and refill a range of items from household products to hair and body care essentials! I buy items like laundry detergent (they have liquid, powder, or sheets), shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, compost buckets, reusable cups, utensils, tupperware etc. They also have delicious dried food goods in paper packaging, pet toys, and so much more. You can also order online if needed- they have donated containers and products cardboard/metal packaging as well. Great for holiday gift buys! Have fun!!

Bookish Bookstore is an eclectic primarily used bookstore at the edge of Tower District in Fresno, Ca. Bookish loves connecting with the community through events, story times, book launches/releases, and showcasing local authors and artisans. Bookish just celebrated 4 years in business and is looking forward to what 2026 will bring. We also have an 18 month old baby girl who loves books and learning (and sometimes she pays a special visit to the store to help:)We would love to be featured and would love to have new faces come in the store 🧡 We love learning, reading, sharing stories/recommendations, connecting with other readers, authors, artisans, and the community:-)

Potluck Local is your neighborhood grocery store focused on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced products. We partner with nearby farmers, producers, and artisans to bring you high-quality, sustainable food right from our community.Our store is curated with care. From seasonal produce grown just a few miles away, to artisanal breads baked fresh, to small-batch goods crafted by local entrepreneurs, we bring together the best our region has to offer — all under one roof.Whether you’re here to pick up your weekly staples, discover something new, or simply say hello, we’re proud to be your neighborhood grocery with a hyper-local heart.

Co-operatively owned bakery with delicious pastries, cakes, and coffee.

House of Mosaic Candles is an artisanal candle brand offering clean-burning, vegan candles designed to elevate the home environment and enhance personal well-being. With a mission to provide high-quality, eco-conscious products, the company focuses on sustainable practices, aromatherapy's benefits, and aesthetic design. The product line features over 30 unique scents, each crafted to promote relaxation, eliminate odors, and evoke positive emotions. Additionally we offer candle workshops, corporate team builders, and our unique Candle Bar activation.

Such a special little gem of a children’s book store where the warm and friendly employees always recommend the most perfect books to buy as gifts, where children get lost in the shelves of wonderfully curated books, and where they will order hard-to-find books for anyone (even when they aren’t children’s books). I looooove this place!

A beloved local bookstore with a well -curated, art-centered, inclusive collection of books that sells good coffee, and takes cash so you can boycott Starbucks and cashless businesses, too!

Rep Club is a concept bookshop & creative space curated by Blackness® in Los Angeles, CA. Black-owned. Woman-owned.

Southern California's Largest & Oldest Independent Bookstore. Open and serving the Pasadena community since 1894

alternative, sustainable solutions to your household needs that's good for people and the planet!"My Zero Waste Store focuses on helping individuals and organizations reduce plastic and other types of waste by providing alternative solutions including refills, unpacked products, sustainably packed products, and reusable items. My Zero Waste Store is a circular waste store in that the majority of our waste is repurposed or reused and we reuse other's waste in our products."

Ade + Ayo: a brand that celebrates Africa's artistic excellence through high-quality, thoughtfully designed apparel for our families. This brand is inspired by African heritage and brings that spirit to life in every print.

Bookstore flowing with art, poetry, Queer reads, graphic novels, grassroots organizing, and social justice-driven nonfiction text.

Holistic salon and studio spaceFocusing our energy on Sustainably and a nontoxic salon experience

Serving California for 135 years. An employee owned business. We strive to take the Guesswork Out of Gardening® by providing our communities with the best horticultural knowledge, the best assortment of quality plants and garden related products that thrive in our unique climate, and thoughtful customer service. We are proud to be an employee-owned company that has served California for 130 years.We have 27 retail garden centers throughout California that are safe-haven for all walks of life. Our garden centers are filled with garden inspiration and our Associates are there to help. Our Associates are passionate about gardening, helping people and will help you choose plants that work for your garden, give you tips for success and answer all your questions. We are so committed to your garden success that all Armstrong trees and shrubs are guaranteed for life.

Your friendly, neighborhood hardware store- serving the community since 1959.We have been around since 1959 and have four generations of experience. With a knowledgeable and friendly staff, we are your one-stop shop for all your hardware needs.

Garcia Mini Market #2 was started in 2008 with a mission to provide low-income families, immigrants, and marginalized communities with fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant foods. Located in the heart of our community, we specialize in offering products that reflect the rich cultural diversity of our customers, from Central American staples to everyday essentials.

Marketplace featuring independent designers and local artisans, with products ranging from clothing to home goods.

Beauty salon providing a variety of services, including facials, skin care, lash extensions, and nail treatments.

The Mystery Shop is a “third space” to gather, create, and have fun. We host a variety of events, including game tournaments, live music, screenings, workshops and pop-up vendor fairs. We also sell collectibles, games, cassette tapes, vinyl records, DVDs, local art, sports cards, comics, and more.You never know what you’ll find at the Mystery Shop!

Cielito Lindo Candles & Arte Mexicano is a candle shop based in Oxnard, California, est. in 2022. Our mission is to bring the beauty of Mexican culture into every home through hand-poured candles crafted with care and dedication.We use 100% soy wax and clean, sustainable oils to create products that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. While we celebrate the artistry of Mexico, our commitment extends beyond our candles. We actively support our communities by participating in cultural events and donating to local organizations that align with our values, supporting underrepresented communities and preserving cultural heritage.

Mr. Mopps’ is a specialty toy shop, which sounds snobby, but it isn’t- it just means that we mostly carry toys that aren’t in mass market stores. We don’t really do many TV or movie licensed products, and we are pretty low-tech for the most part. We tend to focus not on toys that are “hot”, but on toys that are really, really cool.We are one of the largest independents in the East Bay, with thousands of items, and our mission is to get the right toys in to the hands of the right people.

Local zero waste store. Sells soaps, shampoos, detergents, lotions in bulk and/or in no plastic containers.

Local and sustainably harvested fresh Christmas wreaths and decor, fresh mistletoe, aromatherapy self-care treats, and great gifts!

Drone Operator, Photography, and video for California and Worldwide. Capturing life's special moments.

Founded in 2008 by esthetic industry pioneer Kimberly yap tan, with & within by skinsalvation skincare is san francisco's first acne & holistic skincare clinic. we have cleared 3000+ clients through expert treatments, truly acne-safe products and clear skin lifestyle education -- all without rx meds, in an average of 3 months. we believe in holistic skincare as medicine, and self-preservation as a necessary means towards liberation for all. Service clients both in the bay area (Oakland and San Francisco) and virtually online, and offer our signature products.

Urban Village Farmers’ Market Association (UVFM) is a nonprofit organization operating ten community-focused farmers' markets across the Bay Area: Old Oakland: FRI, 8a-2p Castro Valley: SAT, 9a-1p Montclair: SUN, 9a-1p Temescal: SUN, 9a-1p SOUTH BAY MARKETS: California Ave: SUN, 9a-1p Campbell: SUN, 9a-1p San Carlos: SUN, 9a-1p Santa Clara: SAT, 9a-1p Sunnyvale: SAT, 9a-1p Willow Glen: SAT, 9a-1p

Online children’s boutique specializing in clothing and accessories

San Francisco Coop grocery - excellent products, excellent service, large organic selectionGreat cheese selectionSmall but well chosen selection of beer, wine and liquorSuperb produce

Wine bar serving good small plates, wines from a range of small wineries - California and the world.Good music programs

Pet Supplies Escondido is a local, independently owned pet store committed to helping North County pet families find trusted nutrition, quality products, and caring support. Located in the Felicita Town Center, we’re proud to bring a more personalized, community-driven pet experience to Escondido—one built on relationships, expertise, and a true love for pets

Black-owned pediatric practice that also offers medical ear piercing for non-patients. English and Spanish-speaking staff, can get interpreters for any language.

Member run cooperative food store. Sells only organic food and no meat. Sells to public with a 5% discount for members. I have shopped here since its inception in the 1960’s. It is now my local store and everyone there from cashiers to stockers is warm, kind, friendly and helpful.

Turkish restaurant, very nice, good wines

They make toolkits and provide instructions on how to repair your electronics yourself. They advocate for the right to repair. They are online, but based in San Luis Obispo. They can help you to keep things working longer.

Suay is a sewing and production shop that takes deadstock, post consumer waste, and other materials to create new products. They also offer community dye baths every month for the community to give new life to their existing textiles.

You already have the first Baller Hardware location (in Silverlake) on your list but I wanted to uplift the 2nd location in Highland Park too. It's a small business hardware store, known and trusted by the community.

We are a Los Angeles CA hardware store located in the historic Garvanza district of Highland Park. We carry general hardware, tools, supplies and merchandise for the construction trade, building professional & contractor, as well as the home improvement enthusiast.We offer special items such as lumber, hardwood & plywood, cabinets (pre-made and custom), cabinet hardware, cabinet lumber, woodworking tools, and pre-made (prefab) counter tops. We specialize in cabinetry hardware and more.

Ukrainian Flavors is a California-based producer of authentic Ukrainian food. Our varenyky (pierogi), crepes, borscht, and other traditional dishes are available in grocery stores across Southern and Central California. Whether you're craving a taste of home or excited to discover Ukrainian cuisine for the first time — ми будемо раді приготувати щось смачне саме для вас.Place your order anytime and let us bring warmth, comfort, and authentic Ukrainian flavors straight to your door 💛

Educational supply store that caters to teachers and parents, with a great selection of toys, books, games, and learning materials for children of all ages, including classroom furniture. Lakeshore creates award-winning educational products for schools and families to provide a high-quality education for every child, w/ 14 stores in CA:Carson Outlets, Fountain Valley, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Northridge, Pasadena, Roseville, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, San Leandro Outlets, Upland, Ventura, Walnut Creek

Store for apparel & books representing cultures in Boyle Heights, plus a booth for community radio.

Prospect Coffee Roasters is a family-owned specialty coffee roasting and retail company started in 2014 by brothers Blake and Derek Ulrich in Ventura, California. We love coffee and hospitality, and strive every day to produce an exceptional product and a memorable experience. We are driven by our passion for coffee, commitment to quality at all levels, an obsessive attention to detail, and dedication to providing a consistently strong, and exceedingly friendly hospitality experience for all of our customers and guests.

Blackl!ne Social is the latest creative venture from Secret Walls, the globally renowned live art collective. Located within Secret Walls HQ in Harvard Heights, Los Angeles, this hybrid space functions as a coffee shop, art clubhouse, and community hub. It offers a dynamic environment where artists and enthusiasts can connect over coffee, creativity, and collaboration.

A fast-casual cafe where guests can enjoy exceptional hospitality. Specialty coffee, house-made pastries, and high-quality breakfast and lunch fare. They support the LGBTQ+ community!

An online shop devoted to snarky and nerdy bookish and library merchandise with a strong support of social justice.

Small woman-owned business that offers bulk refill stations for everyday hygiene from personal soaps and lotions to cleaning supplies as well as low waste basics and gifts to shop from.

We are a boutique law firm providing personalized, aggressive representation for those who have suffered severe injuries. For your convenience, our phones are answered 24/7.

Clean grocery store for Asian goods and produce such as fresh meat, herbs, sauces, spices, rice, noodles, veggies, and snacks.

Local bookshop hosting numerous community events with a focus on preserving public art

Black-owned bookshop centered on selling Black and POC literature and hosting community events for authors to engage with the public

Coffee shop located in downtown Fontana, they are active in the city and the Inland Empire.

Independent record label and record store in Oakland specializing in punk, rock, and indie music, offering new and used vinyl plus online mail order.

Food-hall-style marketplace on Park Street featuring Alameda Natural Grocery, prepared foods, and a collection of locally owned specialty shops.

Worker-owned cooperative bakery on Lakeshore Avenue specializing in morning pastries, artisan sourdough breads, soups, salads, and vegetarian pizza.

Locally owned Ace Hardware store in Sierra Madre offering hardware, home improvement supplies, garden goods, and gifts with old-fashioned service.

Independent coffeehouse and community art space in downtown Riverside hosting live music, open mics, and events alongside coffee, tea, and cafe fare.

Gift shop in Oakland featuring artwork, home goods, stationery, and apparel made by Bay Area artists and makers.

Women-owned specialty coffee roaster and cafe in Ventura sourcing single-estate coffees and offering drinks, beans, and brewing education.

Independent Ace Hardware store in downtown Berkeley offering hardware, tools, housewares, and garden supplies.

Independent grocery store known for its extensive produce, bulk foods, and international ingredients.

Original Berkeley Bowl location, a beloved independent grocery store featuring a huge selection of fresh produce and bulk items.

Museum and cultural space honoring the history, organizing, and community programs of the Black Panther Party, based in Oakland.

Nonprofit community boxing academy in Rio Linda providing youth and adults with boxing training, fitness, and a supportive environment.

Women- and Latino-owned cafe and wine bar in San Fernando serving espresso drinks, matcha, pastries, charcuterie, and light bites in a cozy community space.

Independent used and rare bookstore in Pasadena specializing in out-of-print titles, art books, and literary works.

Large independent bookstore in downtown Santa Cruz carrying new books, gifts, and stationery and hosting frequent author events.

Specialty Coffee Bar inside of a restaurant. Specializing in Hot Coffee, Iced Coffee, Cold Brew, Lattes, Cappuccino, Cortado.Single Origin from two local roasters and one international roaster. Offering non dairy cream and atural sweeteners such as Agave, Honey, Sugar Cane and Pilloncillo.

Lucky 22 Spice Co started around my Grandfather’s table. He cooked for the family, our friends and often the entire block. He was crowned king of BBQs by the neighborhood, and everyone always wanted to know what his secret was, but he would never tell. He maintained lifelong silence, securing the recipe with our Dad. When Dad finally shared it with me, he knew he was imparting a small but mighty legacy. Our seasonings are inspired by the incredible taste and delicious smells that my Grandfather’s meals evoked. I am so proud to be able to share our family’s great memories and flavors with you.

The Refill Shoppe in Ventura, California, is a zero-waste beauty and home goods store where customers bring their own containers to refill products like shampoo, soap, and cleaners, reducing single-use plastic waste. It offers a variety of personal care items, cleaning supplies, and aromatherapy products, focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly habits. The store is known for its community focus and has received several local and state awards for its environmental efforts.

We are an old skool, guitar shop featuring new, used, and vintage guitars, amps, and ukes. We also do repairs and maintenance and. Have a great team of music teachers for guitar/bass/uke, piano, voice, and drums.

Though known primarily for its extensive collection of quality used books in just about every genre, over the years the bookshop has extended its offerings to include new books, instruments and musician's supplies, LPs, puzzles & games, art supplies, movies, and a fun and quirky smattering of gifts for the hard-to-shop for lovelies in your life. Well organized and brightly lit, The Book Juggler remains a browser's paradise. The owners are community leaders and advocates. They are very involved in this small town.

Discover the essence of authentic Thai and luscious vegetarian options at Thai Tasty, the culinary gem of Panorama City! Our kitchen breathes life into a delightful array of dishes, from soul-soothing soups to exclusive house specials and inviting lunch surprises. Ready for a symphony of flavors? Place your online order now and indulge in the magic of Thai Tasty, where every meal is a journey for your taste buds.

KPop record store, cd’s, vinyls and digital code. Concert merch, dvd’s stickers photo cards and more! Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Family owned and operated.

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Pieces of Pneuma in Uptown Whittier is one of those places you’re just happy exists. They have the cutest jewelry and accessories, incense, fun stickers and pins, plus so many unique little finds you can’t get anywhere else. They also host candle making, essential oil, and seasonal classes that make the space feel creative, welcoming, and hands on. On top of all that, the owner is incredibly vibrant and knowledgeable about plants, stones, essential oils, and holistic wellness, which makes every visit feel special.

Founded in 2008 by esthetic industry pioneer Kimberly yap tan, with & within by skinsalvation skincare is san francisco's first acne & holistic skincare clinic. we have cleared 3000+ clients through expert treatments, truly acne-safe products and clear skin lifestyle education -- all without rx meds, in an average of 3 months. we believe in holistic skincare as medicine, and self-preservation as a necessary means towards liberation for all. Service clients both in the bay area (Oakland and San Francisco) and virtually online, and offer our signature products.

Plant Based, Queer Owned Coffee Shop in LBC that has a rotating art exhibit and does community programming like queer work hours, trivia, and drag nights.

Paper & Clay is a local, independent, woman owned book store. It carries books, handmade pottery, gifts, toys, miniatures, and marvels. Have your picture taken at the window of books. Enjoy free coffee or tea in the reading room. Bring your kids to the children's room. Marvel at the gravity-defying bookshelf. No matter how many times you visit, you'll always find something wonderful you never noticed before.HistoryEstablished in 2024.Paper & Clay is a small, independent bookshop owned by a writer, Rachel Manija Brown. Come on in. Have a cup of free coffee. Explore the shop. Take some photos. Get recommendations, or give some to me, or browse in introverted peace. Everyone is welcome (your dogs too.)

Local comic shop with new and vintage comic books and graphic novels! Also has a variety of collectible items like statues and action figures!

Children’s and everyone else bookstore. Has toys, read aloud, great books, awesome authors

Woody’s Dive Bar is a locally owned Stockton dive bar that goes far beyond serving drinks. In addition to being a welcoming neighborhood gathering place, Woody’s actively supports the local community through fundraisers, donation drives, and benefit events for community causes, including support efforts for domestic abuse survivors and other local outreach initiatives. Woody’s consistently uses its platform to give back, bringing people together to support those in need and strengthen the local Stockton community.

Mexican food/taco stand. Family owned, makes their own tortillas, salsa, etc.

Paint store with personalized service, excellent quality paint and everything you need in paint "accessories." LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this store!

Pet food and pet supplies. Small business that puts your pet's needs first. Doesn't upsell and super generous to "new" pets in the home. Owned by a woman who clearly loves animals and those who care for them.

Thrift store with used clothes & misc goods (records, trinkets, accessories, etc)

they sell plants, flowers, pots and jewelry

This is a taco truck that specialized in birria tacos. They offer consomé and guac at no additional charge.

Vermont Outlet True Value Hardware in Los Angeles, CA is your locally owned hardware store. Whether you're a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we're right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment and the products you need to get the job done. Vermont Outlet True Value Hardware in Los Angeles, CA, we're here to help. Come in and see us today. Vermont Outlet True Value Hardware is independently owned and operated.

it's a local market they sale groceries

sells groceries and fresh produce

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Instead of buying my chicken food at Walmart I enjoy going to the Round Up. Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and they even carry out heavy items to your car

🐮Birria 🐷Carnitas🌮Menudo📍Sun ValleySat & Sun 8am☎️(818)433-5613Catering Available for Events

Everything For Construction! Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Construction & Building Materials - Lumber - Gravel - Sand - Block - Plywood - Plumbing Hardware & More!!

One-stop shopping destination offering apparel, shoes & accessories from hundreds of vendors.

Savor a taste of vitality at Glow Bowls Acai with our enticing menu of acai bowls. Indulge in locally operated shop, bringing a fusion of health and flavor to downtown Bakersfield.