Calling all adventurers! Los Angeles-based Aether Apparel offers active apparel that is both stylish and practical for men and women. If you’re preparing for your next great adventure, the 4,000 square-foot flagship store sells everything you’ll need to complete your outfit, including sunglasses, hats and scarves. Aether wants to ensure you’ll love your purchase before leaving the store, so they've created a way to test the warmth of winter coats even in the L.A. heat. In the center of the store, you’ll find a walk-in freezer where customers are encouraged to test out their gear before their next cold weather trip.

Are you looking for the perfect fit for all your menswear needs? Bonobo Guideshop, the brick-and-mortar branch of the online retailer, may be the answer. After making an appointment on their website, a knowledge guide will take you through the Bonobos offerings, including pants, tops and outERwear. Then, they’ll help you find the perfect fit in-store. In a unique twist on the typical shopping experience, you will actually leave this boutique without any bags. Instead, the retailer ships your purchases directly to your home or office.

Located a short distance from the other stores in our guide, Jet Rag is the perfect stop for the true bargain hunter. This diverse vintage store is home to rack after rack of clothing from nearly every decade. Come here ready to browse their vast selection, where almost every item is priced under $30. For an even better bargain, locals know to stop by the store on Sunday mornings; when they can search for incredible vintage finds at the store’s parking lot sale, where everything is just $1. Get there early and you may just find a hidden treasure at a very reduced price.  

Maison Midi is the home décor sister store to the popular American Rag Cie clothing shop, located next door on La Brea Avenue. Maison Midi offers a fun take on decorating, from brightly-colored pottery to interesting throws and pillows. Founder Mark Werts traveled the world to find the merchandise featured in the store. This also makes it the perfect spot to find a unique souvenir or gift to bring home. The boutique’s collection of plates, candles and decorative trays are stunning. Tucked in the back of this home décor retreat is Café Midi, a French restaurant with a menu featuring more than 80 items. This boutique is a one-stop destination for lunch and your home décor needs.

At Pulp Cards and Paper you’ll find a wide range of items, including coffee table books, stationery, artisan jewelry, notebooks and fun gifts for children. Most impressive is the wall of cards, which includes beautiful hand-made and embroidered selections. In the upstairs loft, you’ll enter gift-wrapping heaven with a delightful collection of decorative papers and ribbons. If you’re looking for a small gift or card to take home, this boutique is sure to have what you need.

If you’re searching for streetwear, look no further than Undefeated. This 1,500 square-foot store offers men’s apparel, socks, accessories and of course, sneakers. Along with Undefeated’s own brand of clothing, the store features shoes from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Converse, Puma and more. If you want to jumpstart your kids’ streetwear collection, Undefeated has shoes in their sizes too. This shop is a treasure chest for those who can’t get enough sneakers.

The L.A. outpost of What Goes Around Comes Around is a vintage-haven designed for the discerning shopper. You won’t waste time looking through thousands of items - instead, the store features curated fine items, including vintage designer clothing, rock t-shirts, Levi’s and other collectibles. The store founders, Seth Weisser and Gerard Maione, focus on finding clothing and accessories spanning every decade from the 1890s-1990s. The store’s incredible jewelry selection should not be missed. From a Beach Boys concert t-shirt to a classic Chanel purse, this boutique is truly a vintage collector’s dream.