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SHOPPING
CHECKING THE PRODUCE at Los
Angeles’ Original Farmers Market, below.
Two hours south, in Carmel-by-the-Sea’s
storybook village, shops display fine French
linen and European antiques. Big Sur’s
rugged coast inspires the art found in small
art galleries. On Ocean Avenue,
explore designer shops such as
Bottega Veneta or Kate Spade in Carmel
Plaza shopping center amid cafés, artful
bronze sculptures and abundant plants and
flowers. Carmel Plaza will complete a major
renovation early in 2018.
North, the wine country has recovered
from a disastrous 2017 wildfire and is fully
welcoming visitors. Discover artisanal food
shops, olive oil producers and cheese
makers on Sonoma’s main plaza. Napa
Valley wineries offer fine vintages, and
foodies will love the seasonal abundance at
Petaluma’s organic Green String Farm and
in local farmers markets. Or explore Saint
Helena’s historic main street for culinary
tools and vintage luxuries.
Three outlet malls—in Petaluma, Napa and
Vacaville—offer brand names and mall time.
Farther Afield: North Coast, Yosemite
& Theme Parks
California’s wild north coast inspires the
handcrafted furniture and handicrafts, pot-
tery or jewelry found in artsy Mendocino’s
ocean view lanes.
Bring home a memento of Yosemite
Valley’s majesty and history. In the park, the
Ansel Adams Gallery sells photographic
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» FIND YOUR
FASHION
West Hollywood Design District
westhollywooddesigndistrict.com
Citadel Outlets
citadeloutlets.com
The Grove
thegrovela.com
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade
3rdstreetpromenade.com
Amoeba Music
amoeba.com
The Broad Museum
thebroad.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
moca.org/visit
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
gaslamp.org
Coronado Ferry Landing Shops
coronadoferrylandingshops.com
Seaport Village
seaportvillage.com
Irvine Spectrum Center
shopirvinespectrumcenter.com
Fashion Island
shopfashionisland.com
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
premiumoutlets.com/Carlsbad
Outlets at Tejon
tejonoutlets.com
reproductions and collectible prints; the
Yosemite Valley Lodge has a gift shop for
souvenirs. Find authentic Native American
pottery in the shop at the Majestic Yosemite
Hotel, formerly the Ahwahnee Hotel.
Shopping in theme parks goes beyond
sunscreen or souvenirs. In San Diego Zoo
Safari Park, The Bazaar stocks authentic
African artifacts and unusual jewelry. In
Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District,
you’ll find surf gear and Disney collectibles.
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/desert-hills
Westfield San Francisco Centre
westfield.com/sanfrancisco
Carmel-by-the-Sea
carmelcalifornia.com
Carmel Plaza
carmelplaza.com
Sonoma’s Main Plaza
sonomavalley.com/sonoma.html
Mendocino Shopping
mendocino.com
Napa Premium Outlets
premiumoutlets.com/napa
Green String Farm
greenstringfarm.com
Saint Helena’s Main Street
sthelena.com
Downtown Disney District
disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/
downtown-disney-district
Majestic Yosemite Hotel
nationalparkreservations.com/lodge/
yosemite-ahwahnee-hotel
Yosemite Valley Lodge Gi Shop
yosemite.com/lodging/hotels/
yosemite-valley-lodge
Ansel Adams Gallery
anseladams.com
Finally, the world’s largest Lego store stands
just inside Carlsbad’s Legoland California
Resort.
From sun-splashed malls to sophisti-
cated art galleries, even the most
experienced shopaholic can score the per-
fect gift or memento during a delirious
California shopping experience. And it’s all
located on stage sets of ocean views, moun-
tain majesty, innovative architecture and
quiet redwood groves.
ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET