Where to shop on Abbot Kinney
There are sections of city streets that draw people from all over the world. Sections of boulevards and avenues that become micro-attractions within a neighborhood. There is Las Ramblas in Barcelona and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Los Angeles seems like it is abundant in these micro-attractions. Robertson Boulevard–popular in the early aughts–brought celebrities and tourists who wanted to see celebrities to a three-block section between Third Street and Beverly Boulevard. Hollywood Boulevard, although stretching for miles, lures hundreds of thousands of visitors to a section that is only a few blocks long. This post delves into Abbot Kinney Boulevard–another of these attractions–full of boutiques, Michelin-awarded chefs, start-ups, and trendy spots. Here are my recommendations for where to shop on Abbot Kinney.
One thing you do have to keep in mind is that there is high turnover on this street. The Abbot Kinney of today might not be the Abbot Kinney of a few months from now. I tried to focus on establishments that have shown staying power.
Speaking Angeleno: Angelenos leave off the boulevard because we all know what we are referring to when we say Abbot Kinney.
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Where to Shop on Abbot Kinney
One thing that you will notice shopping on this street is that there are brick-and-mortar locations of web-only stores. Here you can try on TOMS, Warby Parker, and travel-friendly brand Away without paying shipping and handling. There are tons of boutiques, clothing stores, stationary, and jewelry stores here to keep you busy all day long–even if it is to window shop. The stores here can be pretty expensive since you are paying for location.
Here are some of the places I recommend if you don’t know where to start.
Huset
Huset, meaning the house in Swedish, is a Scandinavian lifestyle store offering anything from clothing to journals to minimalist furniture. It is a great place to get gifts–from new parents, tea lovers, and conversation pieces. I find it hard-pressed to leave the store with nothing-even if it is small.
Hours, cost, and other information
- Website: https://huset-shop.com/
- Address: 1316 ½ Abbot Kinney Blvd
Industry of All Nations
Sustainability is the name of the game on this side of the city. Industry of All Nations is a sustainable clothing and textile company based in Los Angeles. Clothing is neutral cozy basics that will last.
Hours, cost, and other information
- Website: https://industryofallnations.com/
- Address: 1121 Abbot Kinney
Gift shops
There are also tons of gift and stationery shops. For a more affordable souvenir, I suggest these.
- Grow @1650 Abbot Kinney Blvd https://www.growvenice.com/
- Burro @1409 Abbot Kinney Blvd https://burrogoods.com/
- Urbanic Paper Company @1644 Abbot Kinney https://urbanicpaper.com/
Don’t forget the pop-ups
This is where a lot of stores do pop-ups. When I visited, there was a lululemon pop-up. You may be wondering why since they are all over Los Angeles. I think it had to do with New Year’s fitness resolutions.
There are also barber trucks–yup, haircuts on the go–and clothing trucks. These businesses are taking cues from food trucks that no longer need brick-and-mortar to reach customers.
Things to do on Abbot Kinney
Abbot Kinney First Fridays
The best night on this street is Abbott Kinney First Fridays. This monthly event draws hundreds of people here to try local food trucks–this is where Kogi started–and visit businesses and galleries outside their usual 9-5 hours.
This is a great way to taste food from around the world without having to trek back and forth across Los Angeles while supporting local businesses. Some merchants have First Friday-only deals. Visit any of the stores I mentioned above.
Hours, cost, and other information
- Website: https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/firstfridays
- Cost: Free entry. Shopping and eating, of course, costs money.
I hope I gave you some ideas for where to shop on Abbot Kinney. No shopping trip would be complete without places to eat. That is coming up next.
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