DK Travel : Los Angeles : Santa Monica Bay : Unique Main Street Boutiques

Top 10 Unique Main Street Boutiques

1.0 /5 (1 vote)

Rate it

Review this attraction

Are these details incorrect?

1. Angel City Books

Bookworms in search of rare and out-of-print books may find what they’re looking for. A great café next door.
2. Patagonia

This is the first retail outlet of the maker of innovative outdoor clothing fit for any environment, deserts to the Everest.
3. Splash

Have fun in the bathroom with handmade body products scented to suit your mood, such as the banana shake body lotion.
4. Paris 1900

This boudoir-like boutique specializes in lovely romantic antique garments and matching jewelry, accessories, and lacy linens. Even the architecture of the building recalls the joyous frivolity of the Art Nouveau period.
5. Arts & Letters

This lovely stationery store stocks hundreds of artist-made greeting cards, pens, and guest books. They also create custom-made invitations.
6. Eames Office Gallery

This gallery and gift shop is dedicated to the first couple of Modernist design, Charles and Ray Eames. Look specially for Eames-related items.
7. ZJ Boarding House

This store is for people with a passion for boards – the surf, skate, or snow variety. The knowledgeable staff help to pick through the huge selection of gear and fashion.
8. Precious Metal Arts

Aspiring jewelers can learn the tricks of the trade during workshops and classes. Glass cases are filled with unique pieces that are for sale.
9. MOCA Store

A smaller branch of the gift shop at MOCA in downtown LA (see Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)), this is a great place for artsy souvenirs, from posters to jewelry.
10. Prototypes Thrift Store

This treasure trove for bargain hunters stocks quality used women’s clothing, shoes, bags, and household items. Proceeds benefit a charity.