5 Best for Shopping Los Angeles

Why it made the list: Often called one of the coolest streets in America: a walkable Venice stretch of independent boutiques, design shops, coffee bars and buzzy restaurants, with a laid-back beach-town polish. It's the best all-around browse in LA.

Why it made the list: The most famous luxury shopping street in the world, three gleaming blocks of Beverly Hills flagships, valets and the cobbled, Italianate Two Rodeo lane. Even if you're only window-shopping, it's pure LA spectacle.

Why it made the list: Two moods in one street: the eastern stretch and the Fairfax cross-streets are ground zero for streetwear, sneakers and murals, while Melrose to the west turns chic and design-forward. It's where LA style actually gets made.

Why it made the list: A polished open-air mall with a trolley and fountain, joined at the hip to the 1934 Original Farmers Market, a beloved warren of produce stalls and old-school food counters. Together they're an easy, only-in-LA half-day of shopping and eating.

Why it made the list: A charming, low-key village strip near Hancock Park, all leafy sidewalks, indie boutiques, bookstores and cafes with a genuine neighborhood feel. It's the antidote to the big-name streets, and locals love it.