Best Shopping in Los Angeles (2025)
A Hollywood landmark for crate-diggers and casual fans alike, Amoeba blends new releases with deep used bins, in-store shows, and staff picks that reflect LA’s music obsession. Frequently recommended by local guides and Discover Los Angeles.
Inside a former bank, this downtown heavyweight pairs an artful book tunnel with a serious selection of new, used, and rare titles. Lauded by the Los Angeles Times and celebrated by LAist as a cultural anchor for DTLA.
Los Feliz’s literary living room since the ’90s, known for thoughtful curation, a beloved events calendar, and a neighborhood cat. Praised by the Los Angeles Times and spotlighted by Time Out as a must-visit indie.
The West’s definitive art, architecture, and design bookstore, family-run since 1963 and now at One Santa Fe in the Arts District. A go-to for creatives, architects, and film art directors seeking specialized titles.
Since 1984, this La Brea stalwart has mixed designer labels with one of the city’s best vintage programs and a serious denim bar. Frequently highlighted by fashion editors and featured by the Los Angeles Times.
Silver Lake’s style bellwether curates cult labels and its in-house line with a clean, California sensibility. Consistently recommended by fashion media and praised by the Los Angeles Times for steadfast independence.
A serene Mar Vista shop devoted to Japanese craft—from Hasami porcelain to hand-forged scissors—run by a husband-and-wife team. Long admired by travel editors for its slow-living ethos and thoughtful curation.
A century-old, family-run Highland Park original with hundreds of niche sodas, old-school candies, and a beloved deli counter. Recognized by Time Out and documented by the LA Conservancy as a legacy business.
A family operation since 1971, this exuberant shop-gallery hybrid defined lowbrow pop-surrealist culture while stocking art books, toys, and offbeat gifts. Featured by Time Out and celebrated by design writers for decades.
Every Sunday at Fairfax High, browse 260+ vendors of vintage, art, jewelry, and plants while live music plays. Run by a local nonprofit; proceeds support arts education—regularly highlighted by city guides.
On the second Sunday monthly, 2,500+ vendors fill the stadium grounds with vintage fashion, furniture, art, and ephemera. A designer favorite and a global destination for treasure hunting.
Little Tokyo’s legacy shop for Japanese housewares, tea sets, lacquerware, and seasonal gifts, now at Honda Plaza. A community fixture often cited by local organizations; check for limited hours or appointments.