Los Angeles Shopping Guide

Bargains

Venice Beach: Great for souvenirs, cheap sunglasses and original arts and crafts by local artisans. Best bargain – 3 souvenir T-shirts for $10

Fashion District: outlets of local garment manufacturers and top designers

Retro Row 4th Street in Long Beach: Where costume designers shop for vintage clothing, 4th Street between Cherry and Junipero

Mid Range

Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica: A three block pedestrian zone of shops and restaurants

Main Street Santa Monica: several blocks of trendy shops, galleries and restaurants

Hollywood & Highland: upscale boutiques and mall staples in an outdoor Hollywood backdrop modeled after a movie set.

Old Town Pasadena: combination of chain stores and local boutiques in historic Old Town

High End

Rodeo Drive: Two of the most exclusive blocks on the planet. Top designer stores. $10 for an empty store bag. (Tip: some of these shops sell the same merchandise for less at the Beverly Center and other upscale malls.)

Midtown/West Hollywood - Third Street, Robertson, Beverly and Melrose: One of a kind upscale boutiques draw celeb shoppers