Best Shopping Malls in Venice Beach Area

"Founded in 2008, the Anaheim GardenWalk is a popular three-story shopping center a short walk from Disneyland. Here you’ll find name brand stores galore as well as dozens of delicious dining options like Bubba Gump Shrimp and entertainment venues like the House of Blues Anaheim. Besides shopping and dining, the Anaheim GardenWalk is passionate about supporting the work of talented local artists."

"If you're in the mood to do a little shopping, look no further than the Anaheim GardenWalk. The 430,000-square-foot outdoor entertainment experience features plenty of shops, music venues, restaurants and more. The main plaza is just steps away from the Disneyland Resort a short drive from Angel Stadium and the Honda Center, and minutes away from some fantastic hotels!"

"The downtown district of Santa Monica is a vibrant and exciting place to be. Right in the centre of it all is the Third Street Promenade, a popular pedestrian shopping area spreading across four blocks. Along this street lined with palm trees are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, vendors, and nightlife venues."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Cayambe used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Ready to go shopping?. Grab this opportunity and shop at the world’s finest outlets on the Third Street Promenade."

"The shopping precinct offers the perfect mix of large commercial shopping malls and street shopping. Perhaps the most well-known is the charming 3rd Street pedestrian mall."

"Home to countless shops and restaurants, Downtown Disney District attracts both locals and tourists alike with all the enticing attractions that it has to offer. First opened in 2001, the expansive outdoor shopping center connects both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park to its three nearby resort hotels. Lining its esplanade are fabulous restaurants and eateries, with unique boutiques, clothes outlets and souvenir shops."

"If you don’t want to pay to go into the parks or wait in long lines, but still want the glitz of Disney, head to downtown Disney to eat in one of its themed restaurants. Don’t miss the dazzling Grand Californian Hotel and the restaurant inside it, Napa Rose."

"Also, you can go over to GardenWalk or Downtown Disney if you are looking to do some shopping while you are here. Let me know if I left anything out in the comments or if you have any recommendations for places I should explore next time I am in the city."

"Budget option: Valley Village // Sherman Oaks // North Hollywood Hostel The Valley Village // Sherman Oaks // North Hollywood Hostel is located in Garnsey, 22 km away from central LA. It has a garden with a terrace, a shared lounge, a kitchen, a dining area, and a shared bathroom. Guests stay in 4-person dorms."

"Housed in the former American Apparel manufacturing facility, the ROW DTLA is a massive development with offices, restaurants, shops, bars, and events spaces. You'll find some of the most artful bento boxes outside Japan (at Hayato), a sophisticated caffeine fix (at Go Get Em Tiger), and gluten-free karaage (at Pikunico). For shopping, there's the homegrown design boutique Poketo, Still Life Ceramics, and legendary sneaker shop Bodega (hidden speakeasy-style behind a false loading dock for an imaginary bodega)."

"This outdoor retail complex in the heart of the Downtown LA Arts District is definitely one of the mos Instagrammable places in LA for the collection of fun murals you can find here. They also have some trendy boutiques and hip eateries that are worth checking out. If you have a chance to go to an event that takes places on the rooftop at Row DTLA, definitely go – the views of the city and skyline are pretty sweet from there!"

"A post shared by Market Market (@marketmarketdtla) on Jan 11, 2020 at 12:55pm PST. Covering an area of 30 acres (12 ha), ROW DTLA provides a home to multiple retail outlets, offices, full-service restaurants, and pop-up shops among other amenities. There’s also a 5-acre (2 ha) open-air market that sells fresh produce, arts and crafts, and more."

"A post shared by Laura Izumikawa (@lauraiz) on Nov 16, 2014 at 6:08pm PST. Located within the LA Fashion District, Santee Alley is not for the faint of heart. But can offer unique photo opportunities."

"Santee Alley is one of the most popular shopping areas in the LA Fashion District and downtown Los Angeles. The Alley is best known for its festival ..."

"A post shared by Bixby Village Plaza (@bixbyvillageplaza) on Aug 23, 2019 at 11:22am PDT. Housing the smallest, most quaint Target store in the world and with a huge selection of all kinds of clothes, Bixby Village Plaza is located at the junction of East 7th Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Bixby Village, Long Beach. It is one of the best places to do some quick shopping while visiting Long Beach."

"Malibu Wines is comprised of acres of vineyards, picnic tables and a store. Open seven days a week, it holds wine tastings and serves wines by the bottle and mimosas by the glass, often to live music. If a large group is heading in its direction, the company is more than happy to organise catering, too."

"Malibu Wines has found a new home – same wines, same big outdoor space with tons of seating, same fun atmosphere, just the now added bonus of more food/beer options."

"The Los Angeles Zoos is known as one of the best zoos in southern california. The 133-acre Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens are home to over 1,400 animals, representing more than 270 different species, of which over 58 are endangered. In addition to all of (those) these mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, the LA Zoo is also home to several botanical gardens made up of over 800 plant species."

"Take a walk on the wild side at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, located in the Griffith Park Zoo. This historic zoo has been operating at its current site since 1966 with over 1,400 animals spanning over 270 different species. It also houses a beautiful botanic garden with over 800 species of plants."

"The next day on your Los Angeles family vacation itinerary gets a bit wild.Go wild at the Los Angeles Zoo and Aquarium of the Pacific on day four. Day 4: Go Wild with Adventure"

"At El Pollo Loco, we believe that when real food meets real fire the result is great taste that will keep you coming back again and again."

"Amirah Kassem gained legendary fame on social media for her wildly popular explosion cakes. With six rainbow vanilla layers, cream cheese frosting and a fantastic sprinkle surprise bursting from the center, her cakes became an instant hit with celebs and dessert lovers alike at her flagship New York City Bakery. Lucky for us, a pandemic didn’t stop her from opening a West Coast location in the heart of Beverly Hills this past August."