Where To Go Shopping In Los Angeles, From Santee Alley To Melrose

Where is your go-to spot for shopping in Los Angeles? L.A. has a scene for every kind of shopper, from bargain hunters and vintage queens to lovers of high-end fashion. Depending on who you ask, you could get a ton of different answers, like the DTLA Fashion District or the city’s biggest malls. Here we’ve accumulated a balanced variety of shopping streets, commercial centers, and boutique havens to visit next time you need a little retail therapy.

1. Abbot Kinney

This walkable one-mile stretch of storefronts in Venice is one of L.A.’s most essential shopping destinations. The eclectic boulevard houses an exciting mix of cutting-edge restaurants and unique small businesses, including boutique clothing shops, apothecaries, and larger name brands. Grab a massive Italian sandwich at All’Antico Vinaio, stop for a spa sesh at Den Mother, and finish your afternoon with a scoop from Salt & Straw. Visit on a first Friday to enjoy some tasty takeaway from L.A.’s best food trucks.

📍 Location: Venice Beach – Abbot Kinney Blvd. and Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90291

2. ROW DTLA

L.A.’s Arts District boasts a well-connected, eclectic arts and culture scene with fantastic food and drink options to boot. The neighborhood covers about three square miles, but shoppers will want to focus their attention on ROW DTLA, which calls itself a “city within a city.” Here, you’ll find a great selection of specialty retailers and independent shops. Visit on a Sunday to catch the massive Smorgasburg food market, or check their calendar for pop-up events like wine tastings and cultural festivals.

📍 Location: Arts District – 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

3. Santee Alley

DTLA’s Santee Alley is a bustling open-air corridor at the heart of the Fashion District with over 150 retailers. There’s something for every kind of L.A. shopper here, from high-end apparel to playful toy stores. Historically, wholesalers were known to sell their overstock items here on the weekends, but the scene has evolved into a best-kept secret for reliable fast fashion bargains. The storefronts here are known to offer major discounts ranging between 30-70% on any given day.

📍 Location: DTLA – Olympic Boulevard between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015

4. Robertson Boulevard

Most of the retailers along Robertson Boulevard are clothing boutiques, such as Kate Spade, Alice + Olivia, Chanel, Les Pommettes, Madison, Rebecca Taylor, and many more. The trendy stretch in WeHo is widely known to attract celebrities and paparazzi, so you never know who you might be shopping next to. Grab lunch at The Ivy, adorably styled like a charming cottage, or Petrossian, which serves a delicious upscale brunch. Head up to Melrose to extend your L.A. shopping day.

📍 Location: West Hollywood – Robertson Blvd. between Alden Dr. and Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90048

5. The Grove

We’ll be the first to admit that a huge mall isn’t always the most enticing environment, but The Grove is seriously worth the visit even if you’re just there to window shop. As one of the more high-end shopping centers in L.A., the open-air space comes complete with a double-decker trolley built from a 1950s streetcar, a stunning central fountain, and a great roster of stores and restaurants (including the coveted Cheesecake Factory). Come for the shopping, stay for the vibes.

📍 Location: Fairfax – 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036

6. Rodeo Drive

Head to the famous 90210 for a day of luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive, a legendary fashion street full of eye-catching boutiques and refined restaurants. Everyone who’s anyone has a storefront here, including glamorous heavy hitters like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, Fendi, Versace, and dozens of others that we can’t even begin to name. Consider reserving a table at Gucci Osteria on the top floor of the Gucci boutique, which serves some seriously delicious Italian food including a 7-course tasting menu.

📍 Location: Beverly Hills – Rodeo Dr. between Dayton Way and Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

7. Melrose Avenue

Another of L.A.’s most famous streets, Melrose is a massive shopping mecca where you can walk, shop, and eat all day long. You’ll find some popular luxury consignment stores here, including The Real Real at the intersection of La Cienega, and Decades at La Jolla Ave. You’ll also want to take a walk through the absolutely stunning, 40,000-square-foot RH store on Westmount Drive. Stop for a beautifully seared steak at Carlitos Gardel, Michelin-starred seafood at Providence, or a Spicy P sandwich from Ggiata Delicatessen.

📍 Location: West Hollywood – Melrose Ave. between Santa Monica Blvd. and La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

8. Koreatown Plaza

With its late-night restaurants, karaoke bars, and endless shopping options, you could feasibly spend 24 full hours in Koreatown without blinking an eye. Koreatown Plaza is the neighborhood’s 3-story shopping center, which houses dozens of retailers and markets selling Asian products including K-pop dolls, cosmetics, and cooking essentials. After your hands are full, wind down with a cocktail in Openaire’s lush greenhouse dining room, or feast on KBBQ and banchan at Soowon Galbi.

📍 Location: Koreatown – 928 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006

9. Westfield Century City

We have to take a moment for the frankly impressive scene at Westfield Century City, which seemingly houses every entertainment and shopping experience you could hope for. From huge department stores like Macy’s and Nordstrom, to the 15-screen Multiplex cinema, to the massive Eataly marketplace, it’s hard not to be entertained in a place like this. Most recently, Century City opened a brand-new Uniqlo to the delight of local shoppers, and they even set up some temporary padel courts for anyone wanting to try the sport.

📍 Location: Century City – 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

10. Montana Ave

Westside shoppers swear by Montana Avenue, whose charming tree-lined streets harbor over 150 fantastic merchants, artisanal workshops, wellness centers, and world-class restaurants. The street’s proximity to Downtown Santa Monica makes it well-placed for a longer day of sightseeing, but you’ll find that the easygoing environment is a delightful departure from the more fast-paced touristy areas nearby. Consider timing your visit with one of Montana Ave’s popular annual events, like the Wellness Walk in march, Dog Days in August, the Art Walk in September, and the festive Holiday Market in December.

📍 Location: Santa Monica – Montana Ave between 7th and 17th, Santa Monica, CA 90403