Toylandia — Local services in Manzanita

Wow. Like so many other comments, I was shocked by the rudeness we were "greeted" with before even entering the store. COVID has been difficult for many, and while some small businesses like this have adopted stricter policies then others, it never is ok to directly shame or turn away small children to their faces like we were today. Both by the OWNER which is mind blowing to me and her disgruntled employee. How does someone like her run a toy store? Let alone set such insane, strict covid rules for such small children trying to shop for toys on a beach trip? It honestly was so disturbing and sick I still am in shock. DEFINITELY recommend spending your...

There were only 3 other people in this store, but a woman told us they were at their maximum occupancy. That seemed a little off but we were happy to wait. The deal breaker was when this woman wouldn't let us take in my 2 year old daughter without her wearing a mask. I responded by telling her that a 2 year old isn't going to keep a mask on. And that is not what the state has demanded with the recent covid regulations. She then told me that I would at least have to carry my 2 year old around then if I wanted to come into the store. We were really looking forward to getting something special for my daughter. These guys lost customers and money. Wont...

Visited Manzanita and had to go inside one of my favorite toy stores, Toylandia. Mostly because the owner always keeps a good supply of Bruder toys. However there are many things to entertain and play with in the store, plus they have marbles. I know the game is passe these days, but there was a time in North America when that game was widely popular. As evidence, my great uncle gave me his "sack of marbles" that he built up from playing as a kid, including his favorite "shooter." While I was looking at a few nice little marbles, the owner let me have a couple for regaling her with a marbles story, that I won't tell...