Must-see shopping in Santa Monica

  • Puzzle Zoo

    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…

  • Third Street Promenade

    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…

  • Muji

    Santa Monica

    This Japan-based 'lifestyle department store' brings stateside a modern, minimalist Japanese aesthetic to its housewares, kitchenware, office accessories,…

  • Wine Expo

    Santa Monica

    LA’s best nightlife generally sprouts at house parties. When you get your invitation, stop here to grab wine, champagne, whiskey or tequila from the best…

  • Santa Monica Place

    Santa Monica

    The mall at the south end of the Promenade offers posher shops than those on the comparatively dated Promenade. Think All Saints, Juicy Couture,…

  • Great Labels

    Santa Monica

    Sensational secondhand couture and designer hand-me-downs from celebrity consigners. There’s Oscar and Golden Globe gowns, elegant handbags, shoes and…

  • REI

    Santa Monica

    This ‘cathedral to outdoor gear’ makes it easy to stock up on everything from wool socks to speed-dry underwear, rolling backpacks to Everest-capable…

  • Undefeated

    Santa Monica

    Get your kicks at this slammin’ sneaker store specializing in vintage and limited editions, hand selected from the manufacturer by the manager. When new…

  • Ten Women

    Santa Monica

    It sells the art, folk art and crafts from a cooperative of 21 (it used to be 10) female artists. Always changing, but look for works in ceramic, wood,…

  • Vital Hemp

    Santa Monica

    A boutique stocked with designer, ecofriendly hemp goods made in Downtown LA. It has fitted tees, chinos, hoodies and more, perfectly suited to the…

  • Free People

    Santa Monica

    Hippie-chic women’s gear with a dash of retro cool. Santa Monica’s pretty, pouty, upscale flower children get dressed here.

  • Aura Shop

    Santa Monica

    Well, you are in California so you might as well get your aura read. Yes, auras do exist (it’s that heat energy radiating off your skin) and the color…

  • Mindfulnest

    Santa Monica

    An endearing shop, named one of the best in LA by Los Angeles Magazine, stocked with pop art and handmade games, leather bracelets and earrings. Most of…

  • Planet Blue

    Santa Monica

    Purveyor of the beachy, bohemian look for ladies, in swimwear, sweaters, dresses, activewear and more. It's based here in Santa Monica.