Chosen with care
A focused collection of lasting toys, not more of the same.
Family-owned · Newport BeachOpen daily · 10–6
(949) 640-0114
Our story
Family owned.
Newport rooted.
A neighborhood shop built around memorable toys, helpful people and the joy of finding just the right gift.
The Engine-Ear difference
Not an endless aisle.
A collection with a point of view.
We are a Newport Beach family business, and we choose our shelves the same way we shop for our own families: with care, curiosity and a belief that quality matters.
Engine-Ear brings together specialty toys, plush, building sets, puzzles, games and creative finds for every kind of kid. We look for products that feel well made, spark real play and are worth giving.
Our team knows the collection and genuinely likes helping. Tell us an age, an interest and the occasion—we’ll help you narrow the shelves to something that feels right.
Helpful in person
Real recommendations from people who know what is on the shelf.
Wrapped beautifully
Complimentary gift wrapping makes the last detail easy.
Rooted locally
Two neighborhood shops serving Newport Beach seven days a week.
Come as you are
A name on a list.
Or no idea at all.
We’ll help with birthdays, new babies, creative kids, hard-to-shop-for ages and last-minute surprises. The right toy is usually closer than it feels.