Must-see shopping in California
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Across from Surfrider Beach, this mall spans both sides of Cross Creek Rd, which is why it’s affectionately known as Cross Creek by the locals who gather…
Oakland
This well-stocked indie bookstore has a full calendar of events, including author readings, book signings and live music.
San Diego
Between downtown and Point Loma, the former offices, barracks and mess halls of the decommissioned Naval Training Center is an up-and-coming open-air area…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
If you've bought too much and need an extra bag, but you can't bear schlepping an ugly disposable carry-on, Toss has you covered with a good selection of…
San Jose
Santana Row is a mixed-use space west of downtown with upscale shopping, dining and entertainment along with a boutique hotel, lofts and apartments…
Greater Palm Springs
Partners in life and in business, Darell and Osamu run this shrine to Japanese design in the desert. The curated collection of tableware, kitchen knives,…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
This locally designed and made label is known for its stretch lace, a material sourced from French and Italian textiles. It started with lounge wear, so…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Forgotten your hiking poles or missing something from your camping gear? Fear not. This local store has you covered before you enter the park, with all…
Sequoia National Park
The place to pick up kooky arts, crafts and gifts. The store sells everything from Lego soap, blow-up globes and magic kits for your kids to jewelry,…
Sequoia National Park
Local hardware store near the fire station carrying limited camping and outdoor gear. It sells vehicle tarps and rope, which are essential for marmot…
San Diego
Downtown Del Mar (sometimes called ‘the village’) extends for about a mile along Camino del Mar. This ritzy shopping mall has restaurants, shops and…
San Francisco
Raise your style game without sacrificing function with help from high-end European and local designers – some of whom work in-store. The owner hits…
Oakland
This much loved boutique always showcases local and independent designers. Dresses are fun and flow-y, sold alongside tasteful bags and accessories. Bella…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
This 100%-for-charity boutique features accessories, candles, stuffed animals and other items crafted by artists with developmental disabilities. If you…
Mammoth Lakes
Stock up on organic produce, free-range meats and healthy bulk foods at this large store and deli. Campers will appreciate the self-dispense herbs and…
San Diego
Friendly surfer dudes staff the counter at this beach-apparel and surf-gear shop that carries a good selection of Quiksilver, Hurley, Billabong and O…
San Diego
Big-name retailers such as Calvin Klein and Coach, and purveyors of everything from cookware to jeans, have off-price boutiques among the 50 shops here…
North Coast & Redwoods
A visit to three-block downtown Garberville should include browsing at Brown’s Sporting Goods. The Brown family has run the place for a couple generations…
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Gift shop run by the Hume Lake Christian Camps selling various Sequoia and Kings Canyon–related items from metal mugs, flasks, survival books, travel…
Kings Canyon National Park
This small market is the hub of the Cedar Grove Village complex, selling packaged food and all the camping supplies you forgot to pack. There's also an…
Greater Palm Springs
Now owned by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, this outfit has sold dried fruit, nuts, dates and related products since 1931 and also helped popularize…
Joshua Tree National Park
From Joshua Tree shirts to locally made jewelry, and books to cactus candy, this cute shop covers all your souvenir cravings. Sweaty hikers can clean up…
San Diego
Temecula Olive Oil Company offers free samples of its herb- and citrus-infused oils, some pressed from the same types of olives that Spanish priests…
Santa Barbara
This busy open-air mall is anchored by Macy’s and Nordstrom department stores and offers all the usual clothing, accessories and beauty chains you could…
Kings Canyon National Park
This small grocery store has firewood, camping supplies, sweet treats and packaged food, with a small selection of fruit and veggies, as well as…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
An affordable and worthy boutique with sporty denim and skirts, jewelry and droopy hats, baby-doll dresses, scarves, sequined boots and purses, and some…
Greater Palm Springs
Though smaller than the adjacent Desert Hills Premium Outlets, this mall still flaunts covetable brands such as Adidas, Columbia and Guess.
Sequoia National Park
A small market selling groceries, wine and beer and limited camping supplies. The gas station opposite has free wi-fi at the pumps (10 minutes max for non…
Santa Cruz
The Willy Wonka of Santa Cruz makes stratospherically priced chocolates on par with the big city. Try the cardamom or chipotle truffles. Pricey, but worth…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
One of the many creative and casual designer boutiques in the Malibu Country Mart. We particularly like the footwear: shoes, sneakers and rhinestone…
San Diego
An upscale showroom filled with the collections of eight creatives, find books on design, unusual lamps, clocks, wall hangings, rugs, furniture and more.
San Diego
If you need something to wear to dinner, this store carries a good selection of contemporary and vintage fashions, including designer labels.
San Diego
Premier shops here include Apple, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Zara, H&M and Nike, plus department stores Macy’s and Nordstrom.
Napa
Finally, cutesy Wine Country souvenirs reasonably priced. The on-site wine bar is convenient for nonshopping companions.
San Diego
The smallest of the three Mission Valley malls, with Barnes & Noble, Joe’s Crab Shack, Starbucks and Yogurtland among others.
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Malibu outpost of this New York–based ladies' fashion boutique. For the full experience, ask about its personal stylists.
San Diego
The UN Gift Shop sells globally minded crafts, jewelry and souvenirs, donating profits to worldwide children’s charities.
Monterey
Inside a historic 1920s cannery building, two floors are stacked high with beguiling flotsam and jetsam from decades past.
Berkeley
Part of a San Francisco chain of music stores, this large space is full of new and used CDs, vinyl and DVD movies.
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