Los Angeles Shopping Neighborhoods

Los Angeles Shopping Neighborhoods

Los Angeles has always been ahead of the fashion curve. Downtown L.A.’s Fashion District is one of the world’s best shopping areas for cutting edge fashion and bargains. Stroll La Brea Avenue and West Third Street for trendy gear and vintage clothing. Rodeo Drive is a couture mecca, while mere mortals can shop with the stars on Robertson Blvd. Ventura Blvd. is a hotspot for vintage and high end fashion alike. Future fashion superstars are being created today at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Start turning heads with L.A. Tourism’s guide to the best of L.A. fashion.

La Brea Avenue

Check out the area on La Brea between Beverly Boulevard and West Third. It’s a paradise for sneaker-obsessed hipsters, stationary enthusiasts and vintage-clothing shoppers who want to find something their friends back home don’t already own. Check out stores such as American Rag for clothes with the vintage touch; a handful of skateboarding shops; and Undefeated for one-of-a-kind shoes.

Robertson Boulevard

Fashion mavens flock to Robertson’s big-name stores the way surfers seek out legendary SoCal waves. Intermix and Kitson are local boutiques that have perfected the art of catering to celebrity clients right alongside the style-conscious everyman. Some of the best celebrity spotting is at the valet parking stands. Grab a table at The Ivy's outdoor patio and mingle with Hollywood stars who frequently drop in on a break from shopping.

 

West Third Street

This popular strip is one of the hottest shopping districts in LA. The entire section of West Third Street from La Cienega to Fairfax is walkable, making it a treat to park the car just once and step in and out of the boutiques that catch your eye. If you prefer to have a solid game plan before you set out, be sure to plan a visit to Noodle Stories for high-end women's wear and accessories, and OK for home furnishings. Travel buffs will enjoy Flight 001 and Traveler’s Bookcase

 

Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Named for the mastermind behind the Venice canals, this legendary street runs through the heart of Venice and was named "The Coolest Block in America" in the 2012 GQ magazine Style Bible. The shopping is located between Main Street and North Venice Boulevard. Home décor shops, handmade furniture stores, vintage clothing sellers, surf shops, perfume shops and bookstores make this area as eclectic as any in Los Angeles. A former hangout for artist types and other hipsters, the area maintains a bit of an underground vibe, while catering to a clientele that’s in the know yet still a few tax brackets removed from the starving artist stage.

 

Ventura Boulevard

In the San Fernando Valley, Ventura Boulevard is ground zero for boutique shopping. Stretching in an east-west direction, Ventura connects Universal City, Sherman Oaks and other neighborhoods all the way west to Woodland Hills. Veteran shoppers focus their sights on Studio City, where celebrities boost the area's reputation as a prime shopping destination. Scope out the section between Coldwater Canyon and Colfax Avenue or head to nearby Tujunga Village (Tujunga Avenue and Moorpark Street) for the ultimate shopping spree

Pacific Palisades

Don’t let the down-home atmosphere fool you, as this seaside section of Los Angeles has always attracted a steady stream of the heavyweight set. Billy Crystal, Glenn Close, Martin Short and Larry David can occasionally be spotted anywhere from the shady shopping district of Swarthmore Avenue to the Gelson’s supermarket on Sunset Boulevard.

San Fernando Valley

In the San Fernando Valley, Ventura Boulevard is packed with boutiques and shops full of unique clothes and one-of-a-kind treasures, with Studio City and Sherman Oaks as great places to start. The Valley also has some of L.A.’s largest and most inviting shopping malls, including the Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills, Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks and the Sherman Oaks Galleria.