Must-see & hidden gems
Things To Do in LA
From the Hollywood Sign to secret sunset spots — the experiences that make a perfect LA day.
From the Hollywood Sign to secret sunset spots — the experiences that make a perfect LA day.
ShoppingThe Last Bookstore is California's largest used and new bookstore, set inside a grand former bank building in Downtown LA. Its labyrinth of shelves, book tunnels, and art installations has made it one of the city's most photographed indie shops.
ShoppingRodeo Drive is the world-famous luxury shopping street in the heart of Beverly Hills, lined with flagship boutiques of the planet's most prestigious fashion houses. Even window-shopping here is an iconic Los Angeles experience.
ShoppingAbbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice's stylish shopping and dining street, lined with independent boutiques, design shops, coffee bars, and acclaimed restaurants. Once dubbed one of the coolest streets in America, it is the go-to spot for a walkable Westside afternoon away from the boardwalk crowds.
ShoppingAmoeba Music is one of the world's largest independent record stores, a Hollywood institution packed with vinyl, CDs, movies, and music memorabilia. Beyond shopping, it is known for free in-store concerts and a deep, knowledgeable staff.
ShoppingMelrose Avenue is one of LA's most iconic shopping streets, blending vintage boutiques, streetwear, and bold graffiti-art walls. The stretch is as much a free outdoor gallery and people-watching scene as it is a place to shop.
ShoppingThe Grove is an upscale open-air shopping and entertainment center known for its landscaped plaza, dancing fountain, and vintage-style trolley. Adjacent to the historic Farmers Market, it offers retail, dining, and a movie theater in a polished, walkable setting.
ShoppingOld Pasadena is a walkable historic shopping and dining district set in beautifully restored late-19th and early-20th-century buildings. Its mix of boutiques, restaurants, hidden alleys, and street life makes it one of the most charming places to wander in the LA area.
ShoppingShoreline Village is a waterfront shopping and dining destination on the Long Beach harbor, with colorful boardwalk-style storefronts, restaurants, and harbor views. It's a relaxed spot for browsing shops, grabbing a bite, and watching boats along the marina.