Disneyland Resort
From distressed T-shirts with edgy Cinderella prints to black tank tops patterned with white skulls, the hipster inventory is discombobulating and really…
Must-see shopping in Southern California
Santa Monica
Those searching galaxy-wide for the caped Lando Calrissian action figure, look no more. Puzzle Zoo stocks every imaginable Star Wars or anime figurine…
Huntington Beach
This local maker does delicious coastal casual wear for men and women: Santa Fe–patterned fleece-lined Sherpa jackets, black corduroys, tanks, tops and…
Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights
Located in the Arts District, this is Poketo's flagship store. Shop the shelves for a thoughtful mix of mainly US-designed lifestyle products, from hand…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Waraku is a compact, Japanese-owned shop for shoe-lovers. It blends Far East couture with mainstream street brands such as Puma and Converse. Some 60% of…
Santa Barbara
If you forgot your tent or rock-climbing carabiners at home, the West Coast's most popular independent co-op outdoor retailer is the place to pick up…
Disneyland Resort
If there was ever any doubt about the popularity of Frozen, look no further. This giant shop sells apparel and souvenirs, sure, and by reservation the…
Joshua Tree National Park
Expertly curated store with brand-name gear for numerous outdoor adventures, especially rock climbing and hiking. Staff is expert when it comes to local…
Orange County
A hipster's love affair, this ladies' vintage store hangs sundresses next to hats, leather handbags and fabulous costume jewelry, all with a special…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
A bibliophile’s indie gem, sprawling and packed with entertainment, travel, feminist and queer studies, eclectic and LA-based fiction, with appearances by…
Huntington Beach
A local icon since 1959, Katin Surf Shop is known for its handmade canvas board shorts, but nowadays it sells all kinds of surfwear, swimsuits and beach…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
This faux Italian palazzo is one of LA’s most popular shopping destinations, with 40 name-brand stores, a fountain and a trolley rolling down the middle.
West Hollywood & Mid-City
There's nothing quite like this street corner occupied with a pack rat's extravagance, not to mention more than a few Instagram photo ops.
Disneyland Resort
Come here to view concept art and collectibles by Disney 'imagineers' and artful renderings of Disney locations from around the world.
Hollywood
This Japan-based 'lifestyle department store' brings Stateside a modern, minimalist Japanese aesthetic to its housewares, kitchenware, office accessories,…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
Retro-cool Palm Springs may be a couple hours east of LA, but you don't have to leave West Hollywood to see one of its signature artists. Shag’s paintings…
San Fernando Valley
Flashing video screens, oversized facades and garish color combos (think Blade Runner meets Willy Wonka) animate the outdoor shopping concourse adjacent…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
Here you’ll find threads, jewelry, housewares, crafts and other offbeat items proffered by more than 100 purveyors. It’s held in the Fairfax High parking…
Santa Monica
Stretching for three long blocks sprawled between Broadway and Wilshire Blvd, 'the Promenade' is a case study in how to morph a dilapidated, dying main…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
Coveted fashion and art collide at Just One Eye. A dramatic concept store hidden inside Howard Hughes' former headquarters, its racks are hang with bold,…
Westlake & Koreatown
A Korean adventure minus the airfare to Seoul. At first glance, this three-story, city-block-wide mall looks like any other: giant parking garage, atrium…
Greater Palm Springs
Nobody does art that epitomizes Palm Springs cool like Shag (aka Josh Agle). His sleek, sly, saucy and smart pieces portray poolside party people,…
Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights
Love led to marriage and the opening of this one-stop bike store, service center and cafe for Chase and Tami Spenst. Driven by a philosophy that bikes…
Hollywood
A go-to for professional curators, celebrities and their interior decorators, JF Chen offers two cluttered floors of museum-quality furniture and…
Coastal Orange County
The stats at SoCal's premier luxury shopping destination speak for themselves: About $2 billion in annual sales, over 250 boutiques, 30 restaurants, five…
West Hollywood & Mid-City
Upscale mall shoppers flock to this eight-story monolith anchored by Bloomingdale's and Macy's department stores and home to some 100 other international…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Steps from the Malibu Country Mart is this newer 'lifestyle mall' done up in teak and (elegantly) rusted metal. It's got upscale casual clothing stores…
Orange County
Everyone from Native American dancers to Hollywood costumers visits this one-of-a-kind shop selling supplies for Native American–inspired clothing, art…
Santa Monica
This Japan-based 'lifestyle department store' brings stateside a modern, minimalist Japanese aesthetic to its housewares, kitchenware, office accessories,…
Los Angeles
From points north, this distinguished 1932 moderne-style former bakery complex is the gateway to Culver City. The warehouses and studios house one of the…
Hollywood
When a record store not only survives but thrives in this techno age, you know it's doing something right. Flip through 500,000 new and used CDs, DVDs,…
Los Feliz & Griffith Park
Billy Shire’s giftorium of camp and kitsch has been a fun browse for over three decades. Pick up a Star Wars tote, some Gauguin socks or a Hillary Clinton…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This rustic-mod shop showcases the work of some 25 artisans from artsy Topanga – jewelry, accessories, knitwear, metal work and more. Among the standouts…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
A terrific leather-goods store out of Eugene, Oregon, and one of just eight nationwide. It sells fine leather bags, briefcases, backpacks, belts, wallets…
Los Angeles
Channeling a cool Southwest vibe, this gorgeous lifestyle store showcases a mix of local, American and international designers. Shop local with Saint Rita…
Los Angeles
Both an interior-design firm and store, Matters of Space sells its own mid-century-inspired furniture and a sharply curated collection of homewares and…
Los Angeles
Contemporary architecture, fashion and design collide at this mixed-use development. Eye up the street art and shop-hop its small, sharply curated booty…
Silver Lake & Echo Park
Not only do owners Laura Stang and Jason O’Dell sell their own Cali-cool label here – think women's oversized smocks, spaghetti jumpsuits, cropped…
Silver Lake & Echo Park
Bold, vibrant patterns and colors dominate at this jam-packed treasure trove of vintage fashion. Owner Micki Curtis displays cheaper items at the front,…
Silver Lake & Echo Park
The eponymous store of French transplant Claire Vivier, who sells her cool, idiosyncratic bags and leather goods (we love the iPad Notebook sleeves)…
