Hollywood & Highland Center
The huge entertainment and retail complex's dozens of shops will appeal to both fashionistas and families alike. Shoppers can check out boutiques and stores such as BCBGMAXAZRIA, bebe, Coach, Louis Vuitton and Victoria's Secret, while pampering themselves with beauty products from Aveda, MAC Cosmetics or Sephora. Parents can take the kids to Build-A-Bear Workshop or get them clothes at the Gap. -6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.hollywoodandhighland.com
Movie-themed T-shirts and stuffed animals burst out of shops at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, where the décor of the stores (designed to reflect the best of LA and Hollywood) is as interesting as the merchandise. The list of stores ranges from Skechers to Fossil and Kelly Slater’s Quiksilver Boardrider's Club.-100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, www.citywalkhollywood.com
Across the street from Hollywood & Highland and next to the historic El Capitan Theatre, Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store sells tons of Disney DVDs, videos and other merchandise. Folks can also go old school at the fountain with malts, shakes, freezes and phosphates.-6834 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, http://disney.go.com
It’s newest attraction in LA! This is your chance to experience the real glamour and elegance of Hollywood as you immerse yourself in an interactive experience with A-list celebrities, Super heroes, Hollywood icons, Movie makers and much more. The museum's gift shop includes books about movie icons as well as handbags and other accessories. Madame Tussauds Hollywood has the perfect part for you! Who do you want to Meet?-6933 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood
H & M brings a fashion presence to Hollywood Boulevard with stylish collections of affordable trends for women, men, teens and children. Started in Sweden in 1947, the retailer has more than 2,000 outlets worldwide.-6922 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.hm.com/us/
The Spain-based fast-fashion chain opened its Hollywood Boulevard. store in 2009 and offers affordable clothes for men, women and kids.-6902 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.zara.com
The flagship store of the famously naughty lingerie shop is a block away from Hollywood & Highland and features an intriguing and flirty selection of undergarments.-6751 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.fredericks.com
The luxury-leather boutique just off Hollywood Blvd. has featured handmade items from Italian hides and other high-quality materials since 2005.-1647 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, www.cerre.com
Opened by artists Angeline Rivas and Adam Tullie, this boutique includes hand-drawn work as well as furniture, jewelry and wall hangings and has attracted fans such as Beck, Natalie Portman and the Strokes.-1645 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, www.caverncollection.com/cavern/
This collector's haven, which has been in business for more than 70 years, has new and rare books, lobby cards, posters and more than a half-million photos, including hard-to-find original stills.-6644 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, http://larryedmunds.com
For more than three decades, this store has maintained a daunting collection of current & classic movie posters and a large selection of film and television scripts. Collectors can also dig into items like T-shirts, postcards and, yes, Mexican wrestling masks.-6562 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, www.hollywoodbookandposter.com
Two blocks south of the famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine, this retail and residential complex is anchored by a Borders bookstore and a Bed Bath & Beyond. -1555 Vine St., Los Angeles, www.sunsetandvine.com
Those looking for the slightly funkier, New York-ish vibe should check out this newer collection of stores on Cahuenga Boulevard. near Sunset. The center includes clothier Urban Outfitters and wholesale affiliate Free People, vintage clothing shop What Goes Around Comes Around and uber-architecture bookstore Hennessey + Ingalls.-1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, www.space15twenty.com
The theater's gift shop has collectables for cinephiles, while architecture buffs can check out what used to be the Cinerama Dome.-6360 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, www.arclightcinemas.com
When nothing else can do the trick, there is always the world's largest independent music store, which is a must-visit for any self-respecting music geek.-6400 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, www.amoeba.com
