Top 10 Unique Main Street Boutiques
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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.
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2. Patagonia
This is the first retail outlet of the maker of innovative outdoor clothing fit for any environment, deserts to the Everest.
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3. Splash
Have fun in the bathroom with handmade body products scented to suit your mood, such as the banana shake body lotion.
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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.
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5. Arts & Letters
This lovely stationery store stocks hundreds of artist-made greeting cards, pens, and guest books. They also create custom-made invitations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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