Step out of the rain and start shopping! From popular shopping malls to eclectic local shops, here are the best shopping destinations in L.A. for a rainy day.
24. Beverly Center
Situated between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, the eight-story Beverly Center features more than 160 stores and services. Along with anchor tenants Bloomingdale's and Macy's, the Beverly Center offers familiar retail outlets such as Banana Republic, Victoria's Secret and Forever 21, as well as high-end boutiques such as Calvin Klein, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton and Prada.
25. Westside Pavilion
Anchored by Macy's, Nordstrom and Urban Home, the three-level Westside Pavilion features 150 stores and services and a 12-screen movie theater, the flagship location of Landmark Theatres. The Westside Tavern is a full service restaurant and bar that is popular as a pre- and post-movie destination. Music fans will recognize the Westside Pavilion from the interior shopping mall scenes of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin" video.
26. Westfield Culver City
Located on a 50-acre site along Sepulveda Boulevard, Westfield Culver City is anchored by Best Buy, JCPenney, Macy's and Target. Still known locally as Fox Hills Mall, as it was called when it first opened October 1975, Westfield Century City features more than one million square feet of retail space across three levels. Pulitzer Prize-winning L.A. food critic Jonathan Gold has praised the dining terrace at Westfield Century City, citing its numerous multicultural offerings, ranging from Five Guys Burgers & Fries to Asian standouts like 101 Noodle Express, Sarku Japan and Viet Gourmet Express.
27. Westfield Fashion Square
Featuring 229 stores and services, Westfield Fashion Square is a premier shopping destination located in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. Anchored by Bloomingdale's and Macy's, Westfield Fashion Square emerged from a major renovation with a sleek cosmopolitan look and an upgraded dining terrace. The shopping mall has appeared in the 1995 hit comedy Clueless and TV series like The Office and Malcolm in the Middle.
28. Gift Stores at L.A. Hotels
Los Angeles hotels offer their guests everything they need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Even better, many of them offer signature and unique items that let you take home more than just memories. From Downtown to the beach cities, here are ten great Los Angeles hotel gift stores. Read More →
29. Shopping at L.A. Museum Gift Stores
Tourists and locals alike can spend hours exploring L.A.'s world-class cultural attractions and view everything from fine art masterpieces to the Space Shuttle. Best of all, museum stores offer a wide range of items so that visitors can take home a memory of their experience. Whether you’re looking for a simple coffee mug or splurging for a limited edition street banner, read on for some of the best museum stores in L.A. Read More →
30. The Downtown L.A. Shopping Guide
Downtown Los Angeles is quickly becoming the hottest shopping and dining district in Los Angeles. Exploring the area’s best spots for shopping can be intimidating, but in such a thriving metropolitan area with unique, one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, all it takes is knowing where to start. Whether you’re buying something for yourself or getting a gift, here are Downtown L.A.’s top 10 neighborhood shopping spots. Read More →
31. The Best Vintage Stores in L.A.
There’s something very effortless about Los Angeles fashion. This is a city that cares about comfort and street style, ways to express yourself that are more than just runway trends. Whether you're a vintage clothes fanatic or just want to spice up your wardrobe with a unique “blast from the past” frock, L.A. is home to many notable second-hand stores. Read on for a guide to some of the city’s best vintage stores. Read More →
32. The Best Record Stores in L.A.
Whether you're a globetrotting DJ like L.A.'s own Justin Sloe, or simply a dedicated music fan, there’s nothing better than digging through crate after crate and finding that one piece of vinyl you’ve been hunting for ages. Read on for Justin's list of the best record stores in L.A. Read More →
33. Outlet Shopping in L.A.
For some visitors, a visit to L.A. isn’t complete without shopping for bargains — and that means scouring the great outlet malls in Los Angeles. These four major outlets offer a wide range of stores, featuring designer shops and popular chains like Banana Republic and J.Crew, at prices that are typically 25-70% off retail. Read More →