Shopping

California cities and towns are defined by their unique neighborhoods. Join the locals who mingle over a cappuccino before exploring the nearby boutiques and shops.

• California is full of small towns with wonderful shopping. Two great examples: Carmel and Monterey. These historic and picturesque towns are best explored on foot. In Monterey discover its galleries, jewelry stores, and antique shops. Or in Carmel , meander from one unique boutique to another along nearly hidden paths lined with riotously colorful gardens.
• When you think of upscale shopping in California, you probably think of Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive where famous faces in oversized sunglasses are regularly photographed—exiting couture boutiques such as Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Cartier, and Dolce & Gabbana.

Searching for the ideal wedding gift? Or want to score a great bargain on shoes? Then head to one of California’s numerous outlets and malls, where you can find everything from haute couture to budget-pleasers.

• For hundreds of retailers in one place, go to Orange County’s South Coast Plaza , an upscale world unto itself. Its retailers—including five major department stores—range from inexpensive accessory stores (Claire’s Accessories) to high-end boutiques (Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent).
• Outlet malls dot the Central Valley, from the Vacaville Premium Outlets to the Preferred Outlets at Tulare (particularly strong on off-price children’s apparel).
• Make your next getaway exceptional when you book one of our fabulous Shop California Tours packages. Shop California packages are flexible, fun and easy on your budget.
  
  
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California is an artist’s haven, and the savvy shopper benefits from the creative energy of our artisans throughout the state. California crafters, artists and artisans create by hand exquisite jewelry, ceramics, musical instruments and hand-bound books—as well as a host of fine art pieces, ranging from one-of-a-kind sculpture installations to cutting edge photography and paintings. And California is also one of the epicenters for fair-trade objects, as many galleries specialize in importing fair-trade arts and crafts from around the world.

• You’ll find unusual iron garden ornaments and locally handcrafted home accessories nestled amid the blooming native plants at Redding’s Wild Thyme Gifts & Gardens .