Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Malibu outpost of this New York–based ladies' fashion boutique. For the full experience, ask about its personal stylists.
Must-see shopping in The USA
Homer
Rents out fishing rods ($10 to $20) and sells other camping and fishing gear. You can also shower ($7) here and do laundry.
Shenandoah Valley
Packed to the rafters with crafts produced by local artisans, this shop stocks attractive glass, textiles and other pieces.
San Diego
The UN Gift Shop sells globally minded crafts, jewelry and souvenirs, donating profits to worldwide children’s charities.
Sedona
The 'metaphysical superstore' has crystals, psychic readings, aura photos and various paths to enlightenment all for sale.
Central Coast
Sells bottled water, snacks and sundries and also contains the NPS visitor center.
Monterey
Inside a historic 1920s cannery building, two floors are stacked high with beguiling flotsam and jetsam from decades past.
Moloka'i
The Maunaloa General Store provides the village with basics. It has a limited selection of (pricey) groceries and alcohol.
San Luis Obispo
At this local outdoor outfitter, pick up anything from campstove fuel and tents to brand-name clothing and hiking boots.
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
For hardcore camping, climbing and hiking clothing and equipment, go to the North Face, downtown toward the waterfront.
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
This delightful children's boutique has jaunty clothing made from organic cotton and a good collection of unique toys.
Santa Fe Region
Small but friendly store in Ohkay Owingeh stocking a selection of traditional pottery, jewelry, weaving and clothing.
Hill Country
More than 60 vendors gather under one roof to offer a variety of crafts, antiques, clothes and Texas-inspired gifts.
Coastal Georgia
A good selection of secondhand books, records and CDs, plus vintage colonial maps – some more than 100 years old.
Berkeley
Part of a San Francisco chain of music stores, this large space is full of new and used CDs, vinyl and DVD movies.
Upper Northwest DC
This shop is known for hand-dipped truffles and amusing novelties, such as edible golf balls, laptops and iPhones.
Sequoia National Park
Stock up on camping, fishing and outdoor-sports equipment at this chain store, less than a mile south of Hwy 198.
West Maui
The Gateway has eateries ranging from a grill, to a coffee shop selling snacks and sandwiches, plus a steakhouse.
Southern Maine Coast
Kittery's mile-long stretch of US 1 is lined with several outlet malls containing hundreds of name-brand shops.
Baltimore
Beside the harbor in Inner Harbor, this mall houses standbys such as Forever 21, the Gap and Victoria's Secret.
Jackson
Stocks a good range of books and outdoor gear. Singles seeking climbing partners can check the bulletin board.
South Beach
Offers an impressive collection of glasses, sunglasses and optical accoutrements. It's a fun place to browse.
Fort Worth
Tourist tat of the kind of stuff that you fear might be the actual soul of the Stockyards – which it ain't.
Long Island
Hundreds of hot sauces from around the globe, as well as a choice of cigars. Its motto: anything that burns!
Santa Fe
A centrally located if uninspired collection of art galleries, antique stores and Santa Fe–style clothing.
Space Coast
Swing by this healthy oasis for locally grown fruit, veggies, microbrew beers, wines and after-sun lotions.
Belltown & Seattle Center
Gear up for the Sahara or – closer to home – Mt Rainier National Park at this handy travel-gear shop.
Miami
Aventura Mall houses a mainstream collection including Bloomingdale’s, Calvin Klein and Anthropologie.
New Hampshire
Backed by the lake and a 40ft waterfall, this restored linen mill houses a dozen shops and restaurants.
East Nashville
A tiny bookstore tucked in the Idea Hatchery specializing in used, out-of-print and collectible books.
Arizona
Ogg’s Hogan is an idiosyncratic trove of collectibles, ephemera and American Indian art and jewelry.
North Shore & Upcountry
Itty-bitty bikinis from Maui Girl regularly appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
Chicago
The popular British purveyor of youthful, urban-cool style has a large store on the Magnificent Mile.
Albuquerque
A huge and comprehensive selection of books, some secondhand, in the northeast quadrant of the city.
San Diego
Selling all manners of jerky flavors sliced from top round steak, plus ahi, buffalo and venison.
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Two blocks of upscale shops and restaurants that cater to those staying in the Ko Olina resorts.
Nature Coast
A wildly expensive but fun shop selling exotic jerkies, from alligator to python to wild boar.
Galveston
Start exploring the vibrant local art scene at this gallery, which shows league members' work.
Arkansas
Make like Robert Plant and stop by this wonderfully cluttered shop to pick up a blues record.
