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Shopping in Santa Monica and the Beaches
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Acorn
Remember when toys didn't require computer programming—and... |
Toys | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Arcana
A treasure trove for artists and filmmakers, this store boasts... |
Books / Stationery | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Brentwood Country Mart
A preservationist has restored this faux country market with... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Colcha
This gem-filled Abbot Kinney spot moved to a more spacious location... |
Household Items / Furniture | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Every Picture Tells a Story
This well-stocked children's bookstore doubles as an art gallery... |
Toys | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Fred Segal
The West Hollywood branch might draw more celebrities, but this... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Heist
Owner Nilou Ghodsi sends thank-you notes to customers and employs... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore
A stop here would make a perfect end to a day at the Getty. In... |
Books / Stationery | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Jenny Bec's
This children's toy store is jam-packed with everything from... |
Toys | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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The Levi's Store
Step into the Fit Locator booth here for a full body scan and... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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The Lumberyard
This new Malibu shopping complex is equally a window into luxe... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Palmetto
This shelves and counters at this longstanding shop are literally... |
Perfume / Cosmetics | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Planet Blue
The quintessential Malibu style is found here, with baskets on... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Principessa
A recent renovation of this warm and homey boutique means more... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Sean
A stop for the stylish guy who doesn't want to look like he's... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Strange Invisible Perfumes
A custom-made fragrance by botanical perfumer Alexandra Balahoutis... |
Perfume / Cosmetics | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Third Street Promenade
Whimsical dinosaur-shaped, ivy-covered fountains, and buskers... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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Wasteland
This vintage emporium, one block from the 3rd Street Promenade... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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ZJ Boarding House
One of the area's best surf, skate, and snow shops has a smaller... |
Clothing | Santa Monica and the Beaches |
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