Location: Central L.A
Top Things to do in Central L.A
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Central L.A, California (CA)
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.
Restaurants in Los Angeles
1. Chic-A-Boom
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In the vein of traditional Hollywood, this store has a large collection of popular culture memorabilia and souvenirs.
2. Collector's Bookstore
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are a movie buff you will love to come and browse in this popular bookstore, which features movie books, posters, scripts and related paraphernalia.
3. Curve
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Buffalo Exchange
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Andean Adornos
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This South American boutique features handmade decorative gifts and jewelry representing the best natural resources of the Andes Mountains.
6. Amoeba Music
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5.0 based on 280 reviews
Famous for its massive selection of new and vintage music, this two-story, block-wide record store has a cult following. Staffers guide you to the best of their vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, and posters.
Reviewed By caseybarnes - Saint Peters, United States
If you are into music, this is your place. The place is amazing, I spent two hours there and bought a few gems for my collection
7. Guitar Center
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
A huge guitar store. Also, has small cement blocks contain the handprints and signatures of rock and roll greats.
Reviewed By sherryscheline - McCall, United States
A must see for music lovers. This is an amazing LA stop. Musicians often there just jamming. Hundreds of guitars and incredible customer service. Make this stop part of you visit.
8. For Kids Only
9. Wasteland
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Funky store that sells vintage and contemporary clothes for men and women; lots of leather here.
10. The Original Farmers Market
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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!
