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Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
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1. Buffalo Exchange
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. The Original Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,199 reviews
The Original Farmers Market has been Los Angeles’ favorite destination since 1934. With more than 100 old-world grocers, an eclectic array of shops and dozens of restaurants serving cuisine from around the globe in an al fresco setting, the Market is a beloved town square for locals and one of the city’s top tourist attractions. Known for its variety of cuisine, the Market offers something for every taste - American, Brazilian, Cajun, Chinese, French, Italian, Middle Eastern and more! Many of the businesses have been family-owned and operated for generations. Recently the Market had added a variety of artisan grocery and specialty food merchants this year including organic, seasonal produce, gourmet pickles, single origin coffee and more! The Market strictly adheres to all Los Angeles County Covid-19 protocols.
Reviewed By Nostalgiyeah - Bellevue, United States
This is a beautiful and expansive Farmers Market in the heart of Los Angeles. The atmosphere is lively and it has a fine, positive vibe. One of our hop on hop off bus stops was in front of the market and we decided to get out and explore - and that turned out to be a good decision. This market has been in existence since 1934. There is quite a bunch of interesting vendor stalls and food options inside the area. I tried the coffee-in-a-waffle at the WaffleShot cafe, an excellent experience! They made an excellent latte and served it up in a waffle cone of choice, that was indeed one of the highlights for me. There were a wide range of food stalls serving up a variety of cuisines. Of the top of my head, I could remember seeing Mediterranean, Chinese, Japanese, Israeli, Mexican and Southern cuisine options to add to an assortment of sandwich shops, Coffee Shops, Waffles and Creperies. There was a good crowd at most of the places when we went, around midday on a Sunday afternoon. There are some exclusive shops selling fresh produce, fruits, nuts, honey and tea leaves. There are also some souvenir shops as well. Overall, this place is a must visit to capture a local Angeleno vibe. An lovely place to walk around, do some shopping, have some good variety of food or even simply watch the tide of people going by!
3. The Grove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,490 reviews
Like a grown-up theme park, The Grove is cheerful, impressive-and stylish. Star sightings are likely amid water features and great eateries. Shop at DvF, Tesla, or a Nordstrom featuring new designers.
Reviewed By carolynz463 - Sydney, Australia
For a nice day out in LA, pop on over to the Grove. It has a variety of lovely stores, some amazing restaurants of all levels, a nice path to walk and plenty of parking. From Cheesecake Factory to my favorite Kitchen store, Sur La Table, a massive Apple store, Crate and Barrel and so much more there's something for everyone to find. It's a typical tourist spot - but also mixed with many locals who are after a contained area that has loads to offer. And right next door - attached actually is the world famous Farmer's Market. Now this is very popular with all the locals and still brings in the tourists. Everyone who visits LA wants to see some of the typical spots and this checks all the boxes. Over the years I have spotted the occasional well know actor which is always fun. I recommend a couple hours here at least, and it's always a great spot to return to for dinner. Particularly lovely on a warm night.
4. Craft Contemporary
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
The Craft & Folk Art Museum is now Craft Contemporary! Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions. For more information, visit www.cafam.org. Location: 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Admission: FREE every Sunday Regularly: $9 for adults; $7 for students and teachers; free for CAFAM members Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays. Every first Thursday of the month, extended hours 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Reviewed By JJLosAngeles
An absolute gem! One of my favorite museums in the city. I love the curator and artist walk-throughs. And also the craft nights in the courtyard on Thursdays. It's a small museum, but worth the visit. A lovely afternoon is lunch at the Farmer's market on La Brea and then a visit to the Craft Contemporary.
5. Nordstrom
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
A branch of a leading fashion department store, Nordstrom features quality, value, selection and service.
6. American Girl Place Los Angeles
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Spend a day making memories as you browse dolls, accessories, outfits, and best-selling fiction and advice books. Enjoy dining at the Cafe with rotating menus of kid-friendly fare for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and afternoon teas. For special celebrations, guests can customize birthday packages in the Cafe’s private dining room. At the doll hair salon, girls can delight in watching their dolls get new hairstyles, mini manicures, and ear-piercing. Girls can also design their own TrulyMe doll along with doll and girl-sized apparel in the Create Your Own Design Studio. Familiar services like personal shopping, concierge, coat check, and doll hospital admission services are also available.
Reviewed By HalesLife - Carpinteria, United States
Our granddaughters love anything American Girl. We took them on our way to Legoland. The store is beautifully organized with a lot of displays at their level that they can actually touch. Of course, they brought their dolls, one of which was a little worse for wear. No worries, they were able to get all of the scratches off and make the baby doll look like new. The other doll had her hair done. My eight-year-old had fun designing her own tee-shirt. It is a very nice quality and has held up perfectly in the wash. We spent about two hours in the store and had a wonderful time together. We gave them a budget before we went in, so they had fun figuring out what they could buy. The girls were in "seventh heaven."
7. School Service Company
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1.0 based on 2 reviews
This store stocks thousands of unique educational products for young and old alike.
8. Cinema Glamour Shop
Retail Hollywood clothing store specializing in clothes worn in movies and television.
9. The Merchant of Tennis/US Merchants
Tennis anyone? Rent tennis courts, take tennis lessons or purchase from a complete line of tennis equipment from the pro shop.
10. Todd Oldham Store
Check this store out for real cool clothes from some of the best young designers.
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