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shopping
Shopping in the Los Angeles area
is synonymous with some of California's swankiest settings. In Beverly
Hills, Rodeo (pronounced "row-DAYoh") Drive is lined with designer
boutiques. If expensive prices are not
an issue, search for sleek designs at
Armani and Chanel, and glistening
jewellery at Bijan and Cartier. Adjacent streets, known as "the Golden
Triangle," tempt with more boutiques
like Stella McCartney, plus Saks Fifth
Avenue and Barneys New York department shops. There's more luxury
shopping at The Grove adjacent to
the Original Farmers Market. If bargains are what you are seeking, go to
Santee Alley in the Fashion District,
filled with shops and vendors in a
carnival-like setting.
In San Francisco, head for
Union Square, the bustling centre of the city's downtown area.
Find name-brand fashions in the
towering Macy's department store,
or find designer looks at Neiman
Marcus. Stroll to nearby Westfield
San Francisco, a sophisticated,
multi-level indoor shopping centre.
San Francisco's neighbourhoods
like the Haight, Hayes Valley, and
the Fillmore district are known for
one-of-a-kind fashions and artisanal
food shops.

Trina Turk

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Look for flea
market finds
along Santee
Alley in L.A.'s
Fashion District.

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BIG CITY SHOPPING
Each of California's gateway cities
hums with happy shoppers. In
San Diego, look for big-name
brands at Westfield Horton Plaza,
adjacent to the historic Gaslamp
Quarter. The shopping centre wraps
around Horton Plaza, the site of
outdoor music and other events. The
sunny city's quaint neighbourhoods,
including Little Italy, Old Town, and
Hillcrest, are filled with art galleries,
hip boutiques, and a diverse array
of options.

finds like Avignon of France and
Secondhand Rose, both in Lodi. If
you love flea markets, head northeast of L.A. to the legendary Rose
Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, open
the second Sunday of each month.
Galleries fill the romantic villages of
Mendocino, along the North Coast,
and Carmel-by-the-Sea, on the
Central Coast. Further south,
Santa Barbara has one of
California's prettiest downtown
centres, brimming with shops and
leafy arcades. For truly amazing
savings, check out California's outlet
shopping centres, featuring popular
brands at massive discounts.
Ontario Mills, in the Inland Empire,
is the state's largest discount mall,
with nearly 200 retailers.

South Coast Plaza

MORE FASHION FINDS,
ANTIQUES, AND OUTLETS

DISCOVER DESIGNER FASHIONS, ONE-OF-A-KIND
ITEMS, AND PLENTY OF ANTIQUES
e sure to pack
lightly: You'll want
plenty of room in
your suitcase for
the treasures you'll
bring back from
California. Whether
you're on the hunt
for new looks from trendy designers
or searching for perfect gifts, unusual finds, and special mementos,
California's got you covered. Here's
a look at some of the best places to
shop, and what you'll find there.

At Costa Mesa's
South Coast Plaza,
it's upmarket all
the way, with
personal shoppers
available on-site.

Great shopping goes well beyond
California's big city centres. In
Orange County, home to Disneyland Resort, feel like a VIP at the
West Coast's largest shopping
centre, South Coast Plaza in Costa
Mesa. It's luxury all the way, with
personal shoppers available onsite-a service provided at many of
California's fancier shopping centres. In Palm Springs, visit the Uptown Design District for mid-century
modern fashions and furnishings at
Trina Turk and other shops.
Charming and historic towns in
the Gold Country, such as Nevada
City and Murphys, are where to
go for quality crafts and clothing.
Antique hunters enjoy Central Valley

Trina Turk, Palm Springs
Abbot Kinney Boulevard

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