Los Angeles Shopping

Beverly Center Nearby Hotel Hollywood Sunset Plaza Santa Monica

Rodeo Drive. The couture capital of California, Rodeo Drive is Los Angeles’ most famous shopping strip. Couture shops from high fashion's Old Guard are located along 3 hallowed blocks, along with newer high-end labels. The street where Julia Roberts had her shopping spree in "Pretty Woman," Rodeo Drive sports designer stores such as Louis Vuitton, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Chanel, Bally, Gucci, Bulgari, and many other fashion-forward notables.

Beverly Hill's Golden Triangle(Santa Monica Blvd., Wilshire Blvd., and Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills). The 16-square-block area surrounding Rodeo Drive, known as the Golden Triangle, offers a colorful line of specialty stores. On nearby Wilshire Blvd., you’ll find Niketown, Barneys, and the infamous "Winona" Saks Fifth Avenue.

Beverly Center. One of Los Angeles' top destinations, Beverly Center is a trendsetting shopping destination and marketplace on the edge of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. With unique shopping, dining, and entertainment, this 8-story landmark features 160 stylish boutiques and restaurants. Beverly Center is anchored by Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Macy's Men's Store, a 13-screen movie theater and California's only Grand Lux Cafe. With its collage of big-name stores and trendy boutiques, Beverly Center is a favorite shopping destination for Hollywood stylists and celebrities. The Rooftop Terrace showcases panoramic views stretching from downtown Los Angeles to the Hollywood sign. Dining options range from the first Hard Rock Café in Los Angels to the Wave Restaurant - one of LA’s most fun people-watching posts. Visit www.beverlycenter.com.

Melrose Avenue. A hip pedestrian neighborhood of Los Angeles, Melrose Avenue is a funky walking, shopping and dining area on the cutting edge of fashion and dining. To the young trendies of the West Side it is the place to shop, stroll outdoors, and be seen. With its blur of neon, pierced noses and Ferraris, Melrose Ave. is lined with eccentric, trendy boutiques, such as "A Star is Worn," "Humphrey Yogurt Cafe," "Warbabies," "Retail Slut," and "Wacko". Melrose also offers comedy clubs, night spots, nostalgia shops, and stores selling records, books, Disney memorabilia, fine art, jewelry, and antiques. On Melrose, you can dine to your stomach’s content at L.A.'s hottest restaurants such as Chianti, Ago and Emilio's.  [Top]

Hollywood & Highland Center. Shop, dine, and play at the world-famous Hollywood and Highland Center, an exciting shopping, dining and entertainment destination in historic Hollywood. Enjoy an array of national, regional and local retail shops and boutiques, such as American Eagle, Gap and Louis Vuitton, a variety of restaurants, such as the Grill on Hollywood and Twist, Hollywood’s hottest nightclubs, and a six screen state-of-the-art cinema adjacent to the world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The crown jewel of Hollywood & Highland, Kodak Theater hosts a range of prestigious artists and events including the Academy Awards Ceremonies and Latin Grammys. Visit www.hollywoodandhighland.com.

Los Angeles Farmers Market. California’s oldest outdoor market and an exciting tourist destination, the Los Angeles Farmers Market offers lots of local flavor -from fresh produce to flowers. This amazing marketplace features fashion-forward clothing and accessories, international cuisine and gifts, books, specialty foods, farm-fresh produce, art, body and herbal products, home and living products, jewelry, collectibles, family events, and the freshest meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ice cream and flowers in town! Visit www.farmersmarketla.com.  [Top]

Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard/Sunset Plaza. Tourists and celebrities shop this chic stretch of Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd. with trendy boutiques with stunning clothes and accessories, outdoor cafés and hip salons. Top fashion finds, such as Madison, Anna Sui, and O, adorn Sunset. Grab a table at one of the Euro-style cafés, sit back and savor the scenery. At Sunset Plaza Drive, you'll enjoy Sunset Plaza’s trendy boutiques and chic sidewalk cafés.

Universal City Walk. With 65 fun things to do and 33 places to eat Universal CityWalk is LA’s hottest shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Experience a colorful Hollywood walk lined with shops -from Abercrombie & Fitch to Zen Zone - a myriad of restaurants and nightclubs, such as like Hard Rock Café and B.B. King’s Blues Club, and star-studded Hollywood events.

South Coast Plaza. An exclusive shopping center in Costa Mesa, South Coast Plaza features 322 stores, including major department stores, such as Macy’s and Nordstrom, designer stores and boutiques, events and exhibits, and a multitude of unique dining options. New additions include Ralph Lauren, New Balance and Barneys New York. Visit www.south-coast-plaza.com.   [Top]

3rd St. Promenade/Santa Monica. Santa Monica’s world-famous shopping destination, Third Street Promenade offers fabulous shopping and dining, a bi-weekly farmers’ market, and exciting entertainment - from live theater to street performers –just minutes from the beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches.

Bella Terra. An open air lifestyle center, Bella Terra offers a unique shopping, dining and entertainment experience in Huntington Beach. Reminiscent of a quaint Italian village, with cobblestone walkways, courtyards and sparkling fountains, Bella Terra offers shops such as Barnes & Noble, Burlington Coat Factory, REI and Circuit City. Enjoy restaurants, such as California Pizza Kitchen and Kubuki Japanese Restaurant, and a new Century Theatres. Visit www.bellaterrahuntingtonbeach.com.  [Top]