Los Angeles
Nirvana for fans of mid-century-modern design, Sunbean Vintage stocks an utterly fabulous collection of retro furniture and homewares. Dive in for…
Must-see shopping in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
It would be hard to find a better collection of antiques, masks, clothes and jewelry outside of West Africa than those found in this owner-operated…
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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This one-of-a-kind store pops from the Topanga Canyon roadside, thanks to skeletons and mannequins dressed like Egyptian eunuchs and Viking warriors,…
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Los Angeles
Set in the Helms Complex, this is the city's best visual-arts book depot, with new, fine and out-of-print titles on its shelves and in its cabinets. The…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
You've learned to eat, talk and appreciate art like a Venetian; now get around like one. The ultimate Venice bike shop assembles sturdy, steel-frame bikes…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
A block from the Abbot Kinney strip, this shop sells coastal-cool clothing and accessories, from sage-green Converse sneakers to surfboards, sunglasses…
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Los Angeles
Nearly 30 years in business and still going strong in an Amazon world, this store focuses on African-American literature, fiction and nonfiction…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
High-end women's jewelry known for Bittar's use of lucite, which is hand carved and painted in his Brooklyn studio. Some of it looks like stone. He…
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Los Angeles
Permanent's black crates are jammed with new and used vinyl. The Chicago import pays decent money for vinyl, which translates into a strong offering of…
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Los Angeles
A quirky concept store dedicated to Stateside designers, artists and artisans. Stock up on contemporary photography and digital art, playful buttons,…
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Los Angeles
You'll find around 700 small-batch and heritage sodas at this family-run grocery store, from botanically brewed British cola to American almond cream soda…
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Los Angeles
Mar Vista's weekly Sunday farmers market is one of LA's finest. Fill your bags with quality local fruit and vegetables, artisan breads, pasta, raw honey…
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Los Angeles
One the best-loved consignment stores in LA, known for stocking more unusual retro frocks and outfits. It's hardly surprising since store owner Carmen…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
This spot serves all manner of spirituality, from Hindu to Wiccan, magic to no religion at all, with books, ritual objects, sound bells and bowls,…
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Los Angeles
One of the more popular stores at the Helms Bakery district, Room and Board showcases beautiful furniture and accessories crafted by mainly American…
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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
If you find yourself getting chilly at Malibu Pier, cross PCH to this chill shop for coastal-chic hoodies, T-shirts and more, made in LA and emblazoned…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Art, gifts and gifts that are art are the jam here. Artist-designed, one-of-a-kind trophies, snow globes with the F-word inside, handmade boxes that look…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Coastal-chic hoodies, tees and blankets, even guitar picks come emblazoned with the signature stripes of yellow, orange and red. Behind the store is an…
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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
One of LA's signature designers, James Perse does 'low maintenance high fashion' for men and women. Sure, a baseball shirt might run upwards of $150 and…
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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
A chill vibe permeates this eclectic, fun and funky emporium for everything from seriously rockin' western wear to vintage wear, vinyl and locally…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
This local maker started out with snowboards and has since branched out to skateboards, the outfits that go with them (using materials such as bamboo and…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
One of our favorite shops on Abbot Kinney deals in quality aromatherapy candles, art books, a smattering of boho-chic attire for ladies, fair-trade beach…
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Los Angeles
Since the early '90s this store has been dealing in African textiles – kente, mudcloth, kuba, indigo and more – as well as posters, dolls, bowls and…
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Los Angeles
This giant mall between Leimert Park and the Expo Line station looks ready to revitalize the neighborhood. It's anchored by Macy's department store, with…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Organic, intoxicating perfumes crafted from wild and natural ingredients, with names such as Aquarian Rose and Fair Verona, although some are gender…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Alternative built its name on organic cotton and recycled poly hoodies and tees, but has expanded its collection to include beachy, hip flannels,…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Across from Surfrider Beach, this mall spans both sides of Cross Creek Rd, which is why it’s affectionately known as Cross Creek by the locals who gather…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
This locally designed and made label is known for its stretch lace, a material sourced from French and Italian textiles. It started with lounge wear, so…
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Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
An affordable and worthy boutique with sporty denim and skirts, jewelry and droopy hats, baby-doll dresses, scarves, sequined boots and purses, and some…
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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
One of the many creative and casual designer boutiques in the Malibu Country Mart. We particularly like the footwear: shoes, sneakers and rhinestone…
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Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Malibu outpost of this New York–based ladies' fashion boutique. For the full experience, ask about its personal stylists.
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Los Angeles
A cluttered den of interior delights from antique glass to furniture, including very special limited-edition pieces. There's silver and crystal, scented…
