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Best places to shop in Los Angeles
5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Los Angeles — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
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Three blocks of international luxury — the flagship houses, plus Two Rodeo's cobbled European-style lane.
Where: LuxuryMap: Open in Maps Best time: Monday to Saturday 10:00–19:00; Sunday 12:00–18:00Cost: Luxury
2. The Grove and Original Farmers Market
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The open-air mall beside the 1934 Farmers Market — chains and a trolley at The Grove, historic food stalls next door.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–21:00Cost: Mid-range
3. Melrose Avenue and Fairfax
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The streetwear and vintage corridor — skate and hype brands on Fairfax, vintage and boutiques along Melrose, with a Sunday flea market at Fairfax High.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 11:00–19:00; Melrose Trading Post Sundays 09:00–17:00Cost: Mid-range
4. Santee Alley and the Fashion District
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Downtown's wholesale garment district and its open-air alley — clothing, accessories and fabric at wholesale prices.
Where: MarketMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:30–18:00Cost: BudgetWatch out Counterfeit designer goods are openly sold here and are seized by customs on the way home. The legitimate wholesale trade is worth the visit; the fakes are not.
5. Abbot Kinney, Venice
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The independent boulevard — California designers, concept stores, galleries and a First Friday street food night.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 11:00–19:00Cost: Mid–Luxury
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