Best Places In Los Angeles To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early
Early bird shoppers take satisfaction in checking off "things to do," especially when it comes to the holiday season. The landscape of Los Angeles presents multiple neighborhoods to spend time shopping, eating and strolling. With just the right amount of fashion boutiques, gift shops and cafes, each of these five shopping destinations are favorites to visit.
A Day Of Shopping In Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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On Nov. 5 the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute is organizing a day of early holiday shopping in Beverly Hills. Twenty percent of purchases at 90210 shop favorites, including Anne Sisteron Jewelry, Theory and Stuart Weitzman Boutique, as well as Porta Via Bar & Restaurant, will be supporting the field of regenerative medicine. Just mention Cedars-Sinai when making a purchase. Fine and costume jewelry pieces perfect for guys and gals, contemporary fashion, and designer shoes are just a taste of what shopping in Beverly Hills is all about.
Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
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The Abbot Kinney district is hipster with a side of beach down-to-earth friendliness that welcomes locals and visitors throughout the year. The area hosts high-end fashion boutiques including Alexis Bittar, Civilianaire, Aviator Nation, Satine, Velvet, Warby Parker and prestigious beauty companies like Aesop, Harlot and Caudalie. There is always something great to eat and drink at Gjelina (rezzies are a must), crafted brewed coffee at Intelligentsia, and a power shot of pressed juice at Kreation. The seaside air and just a few blocks from the sand, Abbot Kinney Boulevard gives you even more reasons to stroll and shop this street.
West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA
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Centrally located between La Cienega Blvd. and Fairfax, West 3rd St. is a fun area to shop - there are unique boutiques with off-the-beaten-path gift items. Find vintage treasures and modern wear at Polkadots & Moonbeams, where starlets and entertainment stylists shop, Scandinavian designer Susanne Karlsson's collections, campy pjs from Beadhead Pajamas (a Christmas Eve favorite), unique jewelry and pieces from Pyrrha, August and Stick and Stones, Plastica for the little ones, bespoke suiting for men at Duncan Quinn, and cool and stylish accessories for guys at Wittmore. Matcha, Flight 001, Freehand and Sockerbit have Santa-worthy gifts, too. You can spend the entire day here with food options from breakfast at Toast Bakery Café to mid-morning juice at Juice Served Here or Clover, lunch at Joan's on Third, a sweet treat at Magnolia Bakery and a glass of Pinot Noir at The Little Door.
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Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Montana Ave. is the street where boutique owners know their shoppers' names. Whether you are on a mission to buy or you are browsing, the shops of Montana Avenue are friendly and unique. This avenue has boutiques that leave you wanting more, like Rita's Rags for laid back slip dresses, Claire Vivier for chic clutches and Parisian bags, Sogno for inexpensive trendy clothes, and La Vitrine for special jewelry pieces and accessories. The tree-lined streets are lit up with festive twinkle lights, and be sure to grab a holiday-inspired coffee from one of the many cafes along Montana Avenue. Parking is easy and free two blocks north or south of Montana Avenue, in the residential area.
Sunset Plaza
8600 block of W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
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Shopping Sunset Strip is a definite must if you're looking for nice gifts. Home to some of the most exclusive shopping in L.A, this district is swanky and features designer names including Zadig & Voltaire, Choukair, Oliver Peoples, Wildfox, NU Denmark, Calypso St. Barth, Hugo Boss, Armani A/X and many more. So, if you have fashionistas on your gift giving list, a few hours at Sunset Plaza will do the trick. A special guy or gal deserves a bauble or two, so be sure to check out boutiques Phillip Press and Anil Arjandas Jewelry. Don't miss lunch on the strip at Le Petit Four. Time left in the day? Beauty icons Jessica's Nail Clinic and EDEN Sassoon's Finishing Salon will pamper you like no other. Parking is free behind the stores.
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