As with everything else, Los Angeles is a shopper's delight. The variety and quality is so diverse, you could never have enough of your shopping experience. Your slogan could well be ‘Shop till you drop'. You could exercise your choice of gift shops or special up market stores or the famous super malls. Let us navigate you through the right shopping places. Just check your wallets and let's go – those with not very fat wallets can also enjoy the experience without opening their wallets too much but just looking.
Drive to Beverly Hills and go off the Wilshire Boulevard and you will hit Rodeo Drive, which is the best shopping address in town, and you could pick up all designer stuff and even see the stars and celebrities do their shopping.
Ventura Boulevard is about 2 miles from Best Western Carriage Inn . It is huge and accommodates all kinds of shopping requirements spread over eight blocks from Coldwater Canyon to Laurel Canyon . There are chic shops and designer boutiques and is popular with the stars. There is so much on offer and on display you could spend many hours here even without actually buying much and enjoy the experience. If you are looking for any special item or gift, you are sure to get it from the vast array of stocks. At Cranberry House, you could pick up 18 th century stuff or Irish linen, catering to all tastes. The price is not exorbitant and at times, there are sales. To make your shopping experience complete, comfortable, and wholesome, Ventura Boulevard hosts many smart restaurants. The Big Easy is a great place for cigar lovers, and you must visit the Indian Art Center that has specialized in Native American crafts for over thirty years. The Century City Shopping Center is just about 2 miles from Super 8 Motel , and this department Center is a big hit with the stars. You will find Bloomingdales and Macy's at both. From Rodeo Drive , the mall is just a mile away. The residents of Westwood and Beverly Hills flock here for their shopping and do not be surprised if you find a celebrity shopping alongside you. The vast expanse mall of several blocks is dotted with outdoor cafes and smart, elegant shops. At the edge is Santa Monica Place , which is indoors and boasts of some nice boutiques. You could explore the Montana Avenue as well or downtown for more shopping areas. The Grand Central Market is on South Broadway and hardly any distance 0.2 mile from Kawada Hotel . There is a profusion of vegetables and fruits at the Market. You can then move on to the Jewelry District for good buys or the Fashion District. Now, this shopping treat you cannot ignore as you come across the retailers, the wholesalers and even the manufacturers all offering concessions and you are bound to get one appeals to you. It would be a good idea to pick up the maps (available from the Downtown Property Owners association) to get a plethora of shopping details – the routes to the malls, the discounts, the location of shops for designer wear and dates of sales and such kind of information that you could do with. If you are looking for souvenirs, try the Hollywood Boulevard .
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