Coastal Kids (Irvine - Booth Circle)

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached Coastal Kids on Booth Circle, he swore he heard tiny giggles coming from inside the empty playground. Curious but cautious, he peered through the fence and saw nothing unusual—until the next morning when several kids claimed they’d seen a little girl in a white dress playing there after dark. Finally, it turned out that every evening a neighborhood cat named Whiskers liked to sneak into the playground, wearing a white scarf his owner had accidentally left behind. The ‘little girl’ was just an illusion of shadows and fur.

2. Late one night, a delivery driver approached Coastal Kids on Booth Circle and heard an odd announcement over the store’s intercom: ‘Attention all patients—your doctor has just discovered a new disease called “Coastal Cough.” Please wait inside for further instructions.’ The delivery driver shrugged and walked in, only to discover that every patient was already asleep—except for one little girl who whispered, 'Doc says it’s contagious, so I gotta stay awake!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the sleepy-eyed pediatrician who emerged from his office with a box of tissues and a warm smile.

3. Late one night, an eager parent rushed into Coastal Kids with a crying baby, frantically asking if they had any miracle cure for colic. A kind doctor took one look and calmly said, 'Just give him this herbal tea.' The baby stopped crying instantly, leaving everyone amazed. As the relieved parent left, someone whispered, ‘Guess that’s their secret ingredient!’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver approached Coastal Kids on Booth Circle and noticed something strange—all the toys in the window seemed to be whispering his name. Curious, he slowed down and peered closer. Suddenly, a tiny voice called out: ‘Delivery man! Delivery man!’ Startled, he jumped back, but then realized it was just an excited child pointing at him from inside. The next morning, everyone in Irvine knew that Coastal Kids’ toys had a knack for recognizing their favorite delivery guy.