Best Los Angeles, CA Shopping

New & Notable Los Angeles Shopping

Hot, new shopping in Los Angeles & trendy shopping spots to check out this month.

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  Santa Monica Place: Shop, Eat, and Drink by the Sea

  Beach-chic shopping never had it so good! Recently renovated Santa Monica Place in Los Angeles graces the world-famous Third Street Promenade with a plethora of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Breathe in the salty sea air at this unique open-air destination while perusing stylish wares at celeb-friendly boutiques like Kitson, or check out the sales at popular shops like Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.  Read more »

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  The Americana at Brand: More Than Just a Mall

  Opened in May 2008, The Americana at Brand in Glendale is a unique one-stop shop for entertainment, dining, and shopping. Developed by Rick Caruso, who also brought Los Angeles the popular Grove at Farmer’s Market, the Americana has a similar city center feel due to its outdoor market vibe and design. Visitors love to hitch a ride on the open-air trolley that circumnavigates the entire property.  Read more »

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About Los Angeles, CA Shopping

Los Angeles is known for its to-die-for shopping scene, thanks in great part to Hollywood stars who always need the latest and greatest. Shopping districts are many, and trendy, upscale boutiques seem to be around ever corner. Savvy shoppers make the most of the city by planning before they indulge in retail therapy. If money is truly no concern, then stroll through the ultra-posh shops on Rodeo Drive, which is within the Golden Triangle (bordered by Santa Monica Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard, and Canon Drive). Famous site of Julia Roberts' triumphant Pretty Woman shopping spree, the venerated street boasts the finest retailers – Cartier, Gucci, and Tiffany among them. Well-heeled hipsters prefer Robertson Boulevard (between Beverly Boulevard and Third Street). Impossibly cool clothing, makeup, and home decor shops line the street, including celebrity fave Kitson Boutique. Melrose Avenue (between San Vicente Boulevard and La Brea Avenue) caters to the same crowd; check out Von Dutch and Agent Provocateur. In the market for antiques? Check out Third Street (between La Cienega Boulevard and La Brea Avenue), a funky, eclectic area known for unique gift and specialty stores. While the sheer multitude of attractive boutiques and stores in LA is staggering – and most of them are exclusive, upscale, and one-off to boot – just focus on a few must-have items in your price range for a relaxed day of hitting the shops!

- Los Angeles Expert Sujata Day