Three Star Books & News - Ventura, California

First N. L. N.

This place is surprisingly safe as the people working there are kind, I don’t usually see other customers there, but when I do, they mind their own business. I look underage (and yes, they carded me the first time I walked in), so that says a lot. For what it is, it’s a surprisingly comfy place, and that kind of restores my faith in humanity.

The window displays and the music that plays there are pretty fun. Sometimes they even burn incense in there, and I’m an incense lover, so I enjoy it. If you want to watch one of the films, however, you’ll have to pay. They have stuff like that online for free because it’s not the 1980s anymore, so I don’t recommend it unless maybe you have a thing for public humiliation.

Anyways, they have a decent selection of decent stuff. Bachelorette party gag gifts, traditional dildos, many oversized dildos, some undersized dildos, a couple poor-quality TPE fantasy dildos that are borderline vanilla (not really a furry’s wet dream unless they’re broke out of their mind), pocket pussies with misleading packages, artificial mouths and anuses, lube in almost every other sweet flavor imaginable, anal toys, vibrators, kink gizmos, a decently sized selection of mildly interesting Party City quality costumes and accessories, arousal pills that are overpriced and don’t seem to work, naughty magazines and videos, and pretty much every other on-topic thing you can think of right off the bat.

The prices aren’t the best (especially for the schoolgirl skirts, which you could find at a thrift store for a much nicer price no matter what condition they’re in), but if you’re new to the world of sex toys (or you’re the other way around and you’re in search of an oversized but otherwise vanilla dildo), looking for some kink gear to try out with your partner, in the mood to shop for vibrators, or simply in need of some lube, it’s not a bad place to go. It’s arguably not as good or fancy as Spencer’s, but at least it’s bigger and slower (less occupied).

I’d mainly recommend this place to newlyweds, college-age individuals, people who are a little on the lonely side, those who are new to sex toys, and those who want to dip their toes into kink for the first time (especially if they’re couples, as most of the kink toys there are, unfortunately, not very well-suited for amateur solo play).

If you’re looking for a sex shop that’s so customer-friendly that it almost feels like Victoria’s Secret, Three Star is the place for you!

Jon &. J. B.

wow this is a fantastic and friendly shop! azrael at the register is always so incredibly kind and friendly, as are the rest of the staff!

Krystal O.

Love this place!!!! Informative employees, always friendly!

Kayla H.

Intimately sized store. They have a good selection of items. It's a great place for first time shoppers because the selection is of high quality and you won't feel overwhelmed with too many options. You can trust that whatever you choose will be fun to use and safe! The staff is friendly and approachable. If they don't have what you're looking for in store, they can get it in from their website for you no problem. Will be returning soon!

K N.

I made my boyfriend purchase a lingerie set here for me and it was overpriced for what it was. You can purchase this sets on amazon for less than $20.00 dollars. The material and quality is simply trash and not worth $60.00 dollars that they sell them for. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to shop here -they have the worse return policy I couldn’t even exchange my shittyyy item for anything else given that I was just not happy with it. Overall horrible !!!

Devon

The girl was way helpful and pointed me in the right direction of what I was looking for. I felt way comfortable talking to her about what I was there for. And they're opened way late which is cool. They had a lot of stuff to chose from, and the store was clean and open and organized. Next time I need anything I'm going back here.

David D.

Three Star Books & News is convenient and clean. The business has been around for quite some time, due to good management and friendly employees just to say the least. So with this being said “let’s go Ventura, get your gal or whatever and go visit your local book store”

roial

literally the best adult shop in the county. super friendly staff and great selection for a small local place. <3