With multiple shopping districts packed into just under two square miles, West Hollywood manages to deliver both range and personality. From cult-favorite fashion labels to home decor showrooms and niche gift shops, it’s easy to spend an afternoon—or an entire weekend—browsing, people-watching, and discovering new favorites.
Melrose Avenue
Walk up and down Melrose Avenue for a mix of apparel, design, and unexpected gifts. East of Crescent Heights, you’ll find playful, funky gems like Japan LA, known for its kawaii collectibles and colorful stuffed animals and stationery, and Joyrich, where '90s-inspired streetwear is featured behind its plastic ivy-covered storefront.
The closer to Melrose Place, the higher the price tags. Labels including Chloe, rag & bone, Alice and Olivia, Helmut Lang, and A.P.C. all have outposts here. The area also boasts a location of the comfy-chic clothier Madhappy, which even has its own coffee bar.
Before leaving the neighborhood, stop at literary landmark Book Soup, offering 60,000-plus titles specializing in art, film, photography, music, and fiction.
West Hollywood Design District
Shopping in West Hollywood isn’t just about clothes. More than 200 stores and showrooms sell everything from classic antiques to statement lighting and sculptural furniture. At the heart of it all on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente Boulevard is Pacific Design Center, a massive three-building complex filled with furniture and homewares.
Not all vendors in the center sell to the public, but in the surrounding blocks, you’ll find accessible high-design favorites such as RH West Hollywood, Blu Dot, Dao, and Christopher Guy.
For a recharge, spend time wandering around the ever-changing West Hollywood murals and get a caffeine boost at Alfred Coffee, known for its cult-favorite vanilla. Stop by one of the area’s exceptional hotel lounges for a pre-dinner drink.
Sunset Strip
If you’re in the mood to people-watch, head to Sunset Plaza, an open-air shopping area that dates to the early 20th century. Give your legs and wallet a rest at Le Petit Four, where you can enjoy a French-California meal, or grab a colorful hand-painted latte at BBCM Cafe. Stop into Oliver Peoples for designer eyewear or pick up the latest fabrics at Elaine Kim. End your retail tour with a spa treatment at Ole Henriksen.
More Things to do in West Hollywood
West Hollywood’s appeal doesn’t stop with shopping. Book a night at the Sunset Marquis, The London West Hollywood, or Mondrian Los Angeles, catch a live show at The Roxy Theatre, or explore more of the neighborhood’s restaurants, cocktail bars, and hidden gems. Listen to the “Exploring West Hollywood” episode of the California Now Podcast for more insider insights on this lively destination.