Merry’s

Merry has wonderful fashions, jewelry and items for the home — from all over the world. «Leave your preconceptions at the door» in the provided bucket, come in and be immersed in other cultures. Clothing is for men and women; the Moroccan cotton is superb. This place is a gem.

I love Merrys! I go here when I want to feel like I’m in another country! Somewhere exotic and exciting! I have found some gorgeous jewelry pieces here and I love seeing the owner, Merry. She is always so sweet and helpful to her customers.

What a lovely store! Mary has an excellent selection of jewelry, clothes, and little knick knacks at very reasonable prices. She is so friendly and helpful, she is literally worth the trip! I was waiting for someone and had a few minutes to kill and decided to go in and check it out and I’m glad I did. I will definitely come back to wander around since she had some beautiful Moroccan jewelry boxes.

I love this store. Merry carries beautiful items. I purchased a few things from this shop n consider them my special treasures. They carry one of a kind items. If you are in town you need to check out this place. The staff is also very friendly.

The most beautiful egyptian and indian items can be found here, beautiful handmade statues from egypt, beautiful clothes and jewelry. I always stop in whenevee im getting my hair done at Syndicate next door. Merry is the nicest woman you could ever meet, always warm and welcoming she always strikes up a conversation with you, shes just the best. Its not wonder why shes been featured in NUMEROUS newspaper clippings in LBC. Great service great prices on beautiful items!

This place is the deal!!!
We were visiting from out of town and found it on Unilocal while searching for belly dance stuff.
The owner is incredibly nice and sweet. She spent a lot of time helping my wife find stuff and making suggestions w/​o being pushy or annoying.
Fascinating collection of exotic stuff.
She is also very into helping others. She buys directly from authentic vendors in other countries, so the money actually goes to help the artists /​workers.

This store is so awesome. I purchased my first egyptian cat. The owner and staff are so friendly. The merchandise is so cool. I have been into goth décor for a while but the store’s room in the back has inspired me to make changes at home. Love the stuff from Egypt n India. Thats exactly what I need. You have to check it out.

The sweetest lady ever. Her store has the most unusual and classy clothing items. I’ve never been disappointed by the selection. When you walk in, you’re immediately transported to Egypt, the Sudan, Jordan or other places like that. Merry is very knowledgeable to every item’s origin. Prices are very reasonable. Worth giving a look. If not to buy, just to meet a genuine person.

Love this place and prices are great wanna live and let live? All is free trade hand crafted and loved. It feels like home:-)

«We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.»
Merrys is truly a treasure in every way and a vibrant and strong reminder that it is possible to make socially conscious shopping choices while not sacrificing any style or breaking the bank.
When you walk into the store you are transported to an Eastern Bazaar and surrounded by unique and stunning pieces from all around the world. All the clothing and jewelery are fair trade sweatshop free, so your money is going directly to the indigenous artisans who created them!
I got a stunning dress from Casablanca, cool pants from Nepal, and a skirt from Peru. They are one of a kind pieces that are sure to turn heads.
The owner is warm and helpful and I can not wait to return. Run don’t walk to this special spot.

Came to the store after seeing all the great reviews on Unilocal and I was not disappointed. There are many great shops to visit on this street and each one I went to talked about Merry’s. :)
The owner is very sweet. I enjoyed talking to her not only about her shop but about her travels and my own.
The atmosphere is great, the shop is very beautiful, prices are wonderful and the merchandise is truly one of a kind.
This shop is definitely worth the trip :)

I walked by this store multiple times, admiring the beautiful items in the window, but it wasn’t until recently that I ventured in. This store is truly a treasure! So many beautiful, unique products from all over the world and reasonably priced. The employees are warm, welcoming and full of knowledge.
My only regret is waiting so long to go inside.

Long Beach Treasure!!! This place is an absolute hidden gem. Small on space but big on style. Merry has treasures from all over the globe, many of which support third world charities. Prices are excellent, owner is delightful, ambiance is perfect.

I have been shopping here for years! I love the owners they are so sweet and always fabulously dressed. I am obsessed with the last skirt I bought here… a long maxi made in Nepal… that resembles a parachute. I want to buy the entire shop every time I visit. and that is maybe why I don’t stop by as often. There is a great mix of prices for every budget. a must stop shop for sure!

«HAREM CHIC»
Still one of my favorite places to shop for clothing, décor, jewelry, and accessories with an «exotic» flavor. Most recently, I picked up a palm fiber basket for storing my bigger knitting projects and a men’s Nepalese handwoven cotton shirt. The prices have climbed a little, but still very, very reasonable for what you are getting. I had a friend that went to Turkey recently who was concerned that he wasn’t going to bring back enough «evil eye» glass ornaments for all the intended (and forgotten-​until-​you-​return-​home) recipients. «Don’t worry,» I said. «Just pick them up from Merry’s.»

Merry’s is more than a store; Merry’s is part museum, part treasure chest, part specialty store, and entirely friendly. This true gem of Long Beach is around the corner from our house and has become a second home to our family.
We found this small place by total accident. When we moved into our new home two and a half years ago, my son and I went for a walk to explore our new neighborhood. The large metal camel in front of Merry’s would draw in any six year old. We spent nearly three hours on our first adventure to Merry’s. My son was facinated by each new treasure he found as we walked through the small store. Merry answered every question he had. She was not the typical store owner talking to a small child, there was no irritation at his wonder, no sense that he was wasting her time, rather, she was thrilled to answer every question he had, she was just as excited as he was about every story of how an item was made, where came from, and who made it (she even has pictures of a lot of the people). It was better than a trip to any museum. I love that she wanted to take the time to teach him about other cultures, about history, and about tradition. I was just as thrilled to hear the stories as he was, but as a parent, I was touched by her kindness toward my son.
Most of the treasures in her store are one or two of a kind, so if you want something, buy it! This isn’t a mass chain and you won’t be able to order it later. Merry’s is home to beautiful works of art, and like all great art, these items are not mass produced!!! Merry doesn’t order from large companies, she deals directly with the people that make the amazing items that are overflowing from her small store front. This serves three wonderful and equally important functions:
1) Everything in her store has come from the people (typically small co-​ops or families) that make the item. Merry makes sure that each of her suppliers is paid fairly for their work. You will not find any sweat shop production in her store. She treats her suppliers with respect and dignity, both are sadly all too often forgotten in today’s culture, but not at Merry’s!
2) The items here are true art. No mass production here! This is great, you won’t get something here and then see the same thing 100 other places. Many of the rugs, jewelry pieces and other treasures are made out of recycled materials, which only adds to their beauty and originality.
3) Everything is affordable! We have purchased a ton of stuff from Merry. Our house is full of her amazing pieces. We have rugs, necklaces, bracelets, bells, statues, lamps, tapestries, shawls, drums and so much more. There is nothing in her store that wouldn’t be a great buy at twice the price! By cutting out the middle man, Merry is able to provide amazing products at a much lower price. One of her goals is to keep her prices low so that even a starving college student like me can afford to shop there!
Everything at Merry’s has a story, a history, a life of it’s own and Merry knows everything about every piece. She can tell you who made it, how they made it, what it is made out of, and what it was made for. Just ask! She will happily walk around the shop with you and her knowledge of each item, down to the smallest bead, brings the pieces to life. Each has a rich history and Merry lights up as she tells you each items story, it’s as though she is talking about her family. The passion that she has for everything in her store is something you can’t miss.
While Merry’s is a great store, with great stuff, at great prices, her store is so much more than that. Walking through the door, is like walking into your own home. It feels warm and inviting and Merry is always there to welcome us with her disarming smile and warm hugs. Merry’s has become our second home. Our son would rather go to Merry’s than out to get ice cream. We frequent the store once or twice a week to discover all the new items that flood her small shop and we take everyone we know down there with us.
Over the past couple of years Merry and her husband Dallas have become part of our family. They have celebrated with us and cried with us. It is true that her store is overflowing with amazing items and the store is without question one of the true gems of Long Beach, but Merry is the true treasure.
I don’t think that words can really tell you about Merry’s, you can’t read about Merry’s, you have to experience Merry’s. I promise, you won’t be disappointed!

I absolutely love this store. so many interesting/​beautiful peices w. great back stories that add that much more color & life to them! Merry and her family are so warm, friendly & engaging that I just want to shop here and support this wonderful local store as much as I can. Now this is what community is all about. Her prices are VERY reasonable. Most items anywhere else would be a ton more. I got a beautiful handmade skirt from Peru for $ 15 & handmade earrings for $ 8! She has a great selection of clothing, jewelery, home décor, etc. She’s all about supporting local artisans of the places/​countries she visits.
Plus just her store hours alone speak to me:
Open Tuesday ~ Saturday 11ish to 6ish
And Sunday noonish to 5ish
(Closed Monday)
Ha! Love it. Can’t wait to shop & chat next.

Very nice lady working there. Reasonably priced and friendly.

As unique as the merchandise is, it’s reasonably priced. The owner knows where everything is from and will give you the background, which makes gifts more interesting.

Really cute little shop with many small treasures to be found. Very reasonable prices and Merry, the owner, is adorable and helpful. Will be stopping here whenever I am in LB.