The shops at the ROW come and go, but one that has been consistent over the years is Hightide. This flagship location is the first stateside outpost of a beloved Japanese stationery store that hails from Fukuoka. It’s a modest footprint, tucked away by the parking structure and easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Inside, it is a sanctuary of Japanese lifestyle design, marrying the sun drenched California lifestyle with the functional precision of Japanese stationery culture.

The store is neatly organized, with shelves arranged in a way that invites you to take a closer, slower browse through the shop. The bright, minimalist space is filled with well-designed everyday items, from notebooks and pens to desk accessories and organizers. It’s a great stop if you’re in search of the latest and greatest Japanese stationery, or just to quietly peruse and discover all the things you never knew you wanted.