Markets and independent shops in Los Angeles

542 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Los Angeles.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 542.

Photo: Gary Minnaert ( Minnaert )), Public domain

BuyHollywood
Ovation Hollywood
Something of an attraction in its own right, this massive shopping complex is the home of the Dolby Theatre (where the Oscars are held) and adjacent to Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The streetfront facing Hollywood Blvd is lined with giant advertisements and LED signs, making it seem like a miniature Times Square. Its four levels hold a food court and numerous retail chains, and since its construction it has become the location of most tourist-oriented services in Hollywood, like bus tours and information centers.
Closed · opens 10 am
BuyFarmers marketDowntown
Arts District
The Arts District houses a plethora of unique clothing, houseware and knick-knack boutiques, amidst a rapidly evolving area.
BuyBookshopDowntown
The Last Bookstore
California's largest used/new book and record store in downtown LA. In a downtown LA loft totaling, it has over 250,000 used and new books and 10,000 records for sale on 2 floors with a yarn gallery, arts and rare book annex and a small art gallery. Events like book reviews, book signings and open mic nights are held here as well.
Closed · opens 10 amLimited wheelchair access
BuyDowntown
Fashion District
The area is largely a manufacturing and wholesale showroom center, with hundreds of retail shops carry cheaply made and priced goods catering to budget shoppers and the large Latin-American community that work in the area. It's being injected with a dose of young trendy brands like Acne, Oak, and Aesop, mostly centered around 9th & Broadway, but still a good spot to stock up on cheap basics like socks and t-shirts, or, for the DIY crowd, hit one of the numerous huge fabric stores that stock just about every type of fabric, lace, and general bric-a-brac imaginable.
BuyRecord shopHollywood
Amoeba Music
The country's largest independent music store, Amoeba has three locations including Hollywood, Berkeley and San Francisco. Prices are slightly higher than at the discount stores, but the selection is enormous and just about any obscure record you could imagine is to be found somewhere on the shelves.
Closed · opens 10:30 am
BuyFarmers marketWilshire
Farmers Market
A historic market complex dating from the 1930s with lots of produce stands, shops and gourmet restaurants, and today it remains a popular spot for locals to pick up fresh produce. A tourist trolley offers free rides between the Farmers Market and The Grove.
Closed · opens 9 am
BuyDowntown
Jewelry District
Wonder where all of those West Coast Rappers get their bling bling? Well, if they are frugal, they get it in the Jewelry District. Bounded by Olive-Broadway and 6th-7th, it is conveniently close to Pershing Square (parking and Red line access).
BuyDowntown
Flower District
The cheapest place to buy flowers in the city, it's where most of the florists get their supply. Come very early for the best selection. Two huge warehouses spread across both sides of Wall Street (the Original Los Angeles Flower Market and the Southern California Flower Market).
$1 admission Sa, $2 admission M-F
BuyFlea marketDowntown
Santee Alley
Fashion District
A bustling outdoor flea market crammed in an alley, home of knock off designer labels and impossibly crappy jewelry. Come here for interesting atmosphere, or to buy cheap socks.
BuyDeliWilshire
Monsieur Marcel
If you enjoy cheese and wine, then you'll love shopping here! Monsieur Marcel is a delightful French deli in the Farmers Markets on 3rd Avenue where you can stock up on a range of gourmet produce, but most importantly there's over 500 vintage of wine on offer with a range of experienced staff to help you make your decisions.
Closed · opens 9 am
BuyHollywood
Frederick's of Hollywood
During the golden years of Hollywood, all the superstars were wearing Fredericks, from Greta Garbo to Mae West to Marilyn Monroe. Today, the store is a lot less polished but still a good place to pick up glamorous lingerie.
Closed · opens 10 am
BuyWest
Nijiya Market
A Japanese market located in the 'Little Osaka' neighborhood. Can be a slightly pricier option, but the selection and variety are good. Their produce department is a good place to start when looking for harder-to-find fruits and ingredients.
Closed · opens 9 am
BuyWilshire
The Grove
An outdoor shopping and entertainment complex that will appeal to tourists that want to shop, with most of the fashion chains you can expect to find at any upscale mall, as well as some restaurants and a movie theater. At the center of the complex is a dancing fountain, and a tourist trolley offers free rides between The Grove and the adjacent Farmers Market.
Closed · opens 10 am
BuyNorthwest
The Time Travel Store
Apparel, supplies, and sundries for the discriminating time traveler. You got your canned Mammoth Chunks, your robot repair parts, and the ever-popular Viking Odorant. (All proceeds from sales go towards the shop's real reason for being: the 826LA writing workshop program for school-age students.) There's another location in Mar Vista.
Closed · opens noon
BuyWest
The Time Travel Store
Apparel, supplies, and sundries for the discriminating time traveler. You got your canned Mammoth Chunks, your robot repair parts, and the ever-popular Viking Odorant. (All proceeds from sales go towards the shop's real reason for being: the 826LA writing workshop program for school-age students.) There's another location in Echo Park.
Tue-Sat, irregular hours (call ahead)
BuyWest
Brentwood Country Mart
A small shopping center on the border of Brentwood and Santa Monica. The motif may be rural, but the shopping is less 'shabby', more 'chic'. Features boutique shops and the Farmshop market/restaurant.
BuyWilshire
Decades Inc.
This shop is the place to go for vintage 1960s and 1970s couture and accessories.
BuyEastside
El Mercado de Los Angeles
El Mercadito
An indoor shopping center in Boyle Heights that is meant to emulate a traditional Latin American marketplace, with lots of local vendors selling authentic Mexican food and wares, some of which are hard to find north of the border. The bottom two floors are full of stalls and eateries, while the third floor is a popular mariachi restaurant. Spanish is the norm here, so it helps to know even some simple phrases.
Closed · opens 9 am
BuyHollywood
IPED Foot Spa
If you are tired of walking a long day in Hollywood. Iped offers 1 hour foot massage for as little as $25.
Closed · opens 11 am25+
BuyWest
Westfield Century City
Century City Mall
An upscale shopping center in the Century City neighborhood, featuring an AMC 14 Cineplex, Bloomingdales, Gelson's Market, and Macy's. Upscale fashion on the first floor, while the second floor has restaurants (highlights include the excellent Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao and New Zealand ice cream shop Hokey Pokey) and midrange shopping. Underground parking garage.
Closed · opens 10 am
BuyWest
Mitsuwa Marketplace
A Japanese supermarket with several locations in the US, boasting a collection of Japanese food shops in its food court such as Santouka Ramen, Tendon Hannosuke tempura, Sanuki Sandou Udon, Misasa, and Daikichi Sushi.
BuyWest
Westwood Village
A pedestrian friendly shopping district adjacent to UCLA. Features American Apparel, Bel Air Camera, Buffalo Exchange thrift store, Target, Trader Joe's market, Urban Outfitters, Whole Foods, and a selection of smaller shops and services.
BuyNorthwest Not mapped
Los Feliz Village
A hip and trendy strip of N Vermont Ave, with shops such as Other Wild, The Bell Jar and Squaresville. Great coffee at Bru and novelty, old timey pie/shakes at House of Pies.
BuyNorthwest Not mapped
Sunset Junction
Has long been known for cheap furniture and antique shops, and now is home to several trendy clothing stores and some good restaurants and cafés. It's also the center of a summertime street fair of the same name known for its indie rock shows.
BuyWest
Giant Robot
Featuring Japanese pop-culture toys and merchandise.
Closed · opens 11:30 am
BuySouth
Kopeikin Gallery
Photography gallery with rotating exhibits.
BuySouth Not mapped
The Shops at USC Village
3215 S Hoover St
BuyMarket
Nairi Market
Meat, Deli, Grocery, Fish, We cook meat or fish by pounds a small supermarket
Closed · opens 8 amWheelchair accessible
BuyRecord shop
K-Pop Music Town
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka Street
Closed · opens 11 am
BuyBookshop
LA Librería
4572 1/2 West Adams Boulevard
Closed · opens 11 am
BuyBookshop
Arcana
8675 Washington Blvd
BuySecond-hand shop
Berda Paradise Thrift Store
3506 Sunset Blvd
BuyAntiques
Big Daddy's Antiques
3334 La Cienega Pl
BuyBookshop
Book Soup
8818 W Sunset Blvd
BuyBookshop
Counterpoint Records and Books
5911 Franklin Ave
BuyAntiques
Dispela Antiques
459 S La Brea Ave
BuyFarmers market
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan St
BuySecond-hand shop
Helping Hand Thrift Shop
1033 S Fairfax Ave
BuyBookshop
Hennessey + Ingalls
300 S Santa Fe Ave M
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Ibookpark,inc. Korean Children’s Bookstore
4005 W Olympic Blvd

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