Upscale Shopping Places in LA

Next time you visit the Los Angeles area, you'll have to make sure that you stop by these upscale shopping centers. Los Angeles' downtown and chinatown are great places for bargain finds and souvenirs. However, if you're in the mood to buy clothing at boutiques or just window shop at the nicest strip malls or shopping centers, then here are some of the places that you should swing by before you get back onto the plane.

1.Melrose Avenue is one of the most popular strip malls in the Hollywood area. It's not a surprise that celebrities are often seen eating or shopping here. If you're in the mood for upscale restaurants, boutiques, and even salons, then Melrose Avenue is a must!

2. Swing by the Beverly Center Shopping Mall, located in West Hollywood on the border of Beverly Hills. The Beverly Center has 160 stores and restaurants. It offers unique upscale stores and boutiques. The mall houses several upscale restaurants. And because of it's location, the mall gets a lot of celebrity shoppers.

3. Jump over to Old Town Pasadena for sidewalk cafes, boutiques, restaurants, movies, antique stores, bars, night clubs, billiard rooms, and even art galleries! There are over 70 restaurants in Old Town Pasadena. Many of them offer live entertainment at night. Old Town is liveliest at night because many people prefer to do their shopping at night since it isn't as hot compared to the afternoon.

4. Two of the nicest shopping malls that you wouldn't want to miss are South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa and Brea Mall, which is located in Orange County. South Coast Plaza houses about 280 stores for the affluent shoppers in Orange County. It is one of the most famous malls because of the architecture that it features. Brea Mall, on the other hand features skylights, fountains, and artwork. The mall has an open feel to it, making it one of the must-see malls you should stop by.

There's an endless amount of shopping options in and around the Los Angeles area. There is no shortage of shopping destinations you can visit in the Los Angeles area. Be sure to list all of these places on your Los Angeles vacation list to see what they have to offer you and your family. There's plenty to see and do in Los Angeles, so make sure you fill up that itinerary of yours or else you'll miss out on a lot!