One of the fastest growing communities in Los Angeles, Koreatown is a thriving focal point of commerce rivaling Chinatown and Little Tokyo. A diverse cultural hub centered on Wilshire Boulevard, stretching from Vermont to Western, KTown is a mash-up of traditional mom-and-pop shops, global enterprises, stylish retail, and trendy eateries. If you're looking for some unique retail therapy, get off the beaten path and shop LA's Koreatown!

Koreatown Plaza 928 S Western Ave., Los Angeles 90006

Located at Western and 9th Street, this three-story indoor shopping mall is home to some 70 shops including a grocery store, a multitude of skincare shops, home goods, jewelry, and one of the best food courts in the area. Got K-Pop fans on your birthday gift list? Music Plaza will fill the bill. Fancy House carries knick-knacks, stationery, Hello Kitty, K-pop paraphernalia, and Korean plush toys. Looking for home goods? ABC Plaza offers everything from Korean cookware to English dishware, as well as home appliances, lunchboxes, and personal goods. For high-end handbags and shoes from designers like Celine, Lanvin, Chloe, Balenciaga, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Alexander McQueen, don't miss Parashu, Rodeo Handbag and Milano.

MaDang the Courtyard 621 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90005

This modern three-level outdoor shopping and entertainment center is considered one of the more demographically mixed centers in Koreatown. H Mart, an Asian American supermarket, offers fresh produce, meats, groceries, and trendy Asian foods. Daiso is a Japanese chain store with a little bit of everything, including bento boxes and a plethora of utensil paraphernalia, stationery, home goods, origami tools and cosmetics. Check out Cosmetic World for a wide selection of American and Japanese brands such as Clinique, Estee Lauder, SK-II, Fresh, Shiseido, and Clarins. The Face Shop is a Korean franchise that carries lines of natural cosmetics and shares space with Chocolate Chair. For media lovers, Aladdin Books is the first L.A. branch of a Korean chain known for buying and selling old Korean books, English books, CDs, and DVDs. 

Koreatown Galleria 3250 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90006

Koreatown Galleria is the ultimate shopping destination, offering a one-stop shopping experience with over 70 stores, including apparel, beauty, pharmacy & health, video, books, and more. The Galleria Market, the largest Korean market in Los Angeles, carries mostly Korean products, as well as a good selection of Japanese and Chinese goods. There's also an elaborate seafood section with prepared sashimi, whole fish, and live fruits of the sea, including octopus, abalone, prawns, lobsters, and Dungeness crab, perfect for holiday entertaining. The market also includes Cake House (Korean bakery chain), Dong Bang Mi ln, (rice cake bakery), VNS Chicken, and an orchid shop.

Koreatown Galleria: Kitchen Plus 3250 W. Olympic Blvd. #113 Los Angeles 90006

For the best deals to stock up your kitchen, head to Kitchen Plus at the Koreatown Galleria. Located in the basement, this restaurant supply store offers restaurant quality kitchenware with a focus on the Asian kitchen. The space is filled with aisles bulging with over 15,000 items, mostly imported from Korea. Although they cater to mainly to restaurateurs, there are still plenty of treasures for the home cook including glassware, ceramic dishes, napkins, placemats, steamers, pots and pans, cooling racks, knives, trash cans, cutting boards, and plastic containers – at prices that won't break the bank.

City Center on 6th 3500 W 6th St. Los Angeles 90020

City Center on 6th is a three-story 165,000 square foot entertainment center providing retail shopping, an expansive food court and full service restaurants for the rapidly developing Wilshire Center. With over 60 tenants, including popular destinations like Cake House, EMC Seafood, and Crystal Spa, City Center on 6th features a sweeping skylight bringing in plenty of natural light.to enhance your shopping experience. In addition to providing mainstream retail for the thousands of people who live and work in the surrounding area, City Center on 6th serves as a congenial central meeting place for people to eat, shop, relax, and have fun.

Poketo@THE LINE 3515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010

Since its foundation in 2003 by husband-and-wife team Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo has grown from a small startup into a creative hub and online destination for design-driven goods infused with aesthetic intentionality. Collections include everything from furniture & lighting to apothecary, tabletop, textiles, books & prints, and apparel. If you can't find what you're looking for at Poketo, it probably doesn't exist! 

Chapman Market 3465 W 6th St. Los Angeles 90189

With 1929 Spanish Colonial revival architecture, handsome wrought iron fences and art deco touches, you can sense Chapman Market’s history as you enter the doors. Formerly known as Chapman Plaza – often referred to as the world’s first drive-through grocery store or drive-in market – Chapman Market is now home to Korean-run establishments such as Gaam, a spacious lounge and eatery serving Korean pub food paired with soju (Korean rice wine) cocktails; and Toebang Cafe, a trendy restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ, bibimbap (rice with meat, vegetables and hot sauce), soju and beer. Ready for some Shibuya style? Shibuya LA offers over 7,000 authentic Japanese cosmetics, skin care products and more, ranging from makeup and face masks to snacks and drinks. 

Sixth Sense Los Angeles 3881 W. 6th St, Los Angeles 90020

This family-owned home furnishings and accessories store has proudly provided hip and trendy furniture items since 2016. If you're looking for some really unique gifts or home decor, don't let the high end look of the merchandise scare you away – this store is surprisingly reasonable, especially given the good quality of the pieces. You'll find a great selection of smallers gift items, from cheeky scented candles to kitchen accessories, decorative accents, textiles, frames, tableware, wall decor, and other home accesories.

Karen's Garden 3877 W 6th St, Los Angeles 90020

Karen's Garden is a floral studio with a team of artisans, offering floral designs for all of life's celebrations. In addition to luscious floral arrangements, they also have a great selection of hand selected live plants. A clever complement to your home decor, plants are easy to maintain, help purify the air, and enhance your sense of well-being.

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How's everyone doing on their holiday shopping? Haven't even started? Well you're not alone…Fortunately for residents of The Mansfield, our coveted location in the heart of the Miracle Mile is brimming with shop til you drop options! From fabulous interactive experiences at major retail centers, to unique local purveyors and artsy museum stores, here are some inspiring ideas to get your holiday shopping all wrapped up.

Hollywood Night Market @Yamashiro 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068 

The Hollywood Night Market presents the Winter Bazaar Holiday Night Market! Enjoy live music featuring some of the best Christmas & Hanukkah classics; soulful carolers spreading the holiday cheer; and a spectacular instagram worthy light show and tree lighting throughout the market and historic Yamashiro gardens. With more than 30 artisan craft vendors, offering a wide variety of unique gift ideas, you are sure to find something memorable for your loved ones this holiday season. When you're done shopping, grab a bite at one of the many food trucks, and stop by the outdoor bar for a seasonal cocktail.

Poketo @THE LINE 3515 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90010

Since its foundation in 2003 by husband-and-wife team Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo has grown from a small startup into a creative hub and online destination for design-driven goods infused with aesthetic intentionality. Collections include everything from furniture & lighting to apothecary, tabletop, textiles, books & prints, and apparel. If you can't the perfect gift at Poketo, it probably doesn't exist! 

Sixth Sense Los Angeles 3881 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90020

This family-owned home furnishings and accessories store has proudly provided hip and trendy furniture items since 2016. If you're looking for some really unique gifts or holiday home decor, don't let the high end look of the merchandise scare you away––this store is surprisingly reasonable, especially given the good quality of the pieces. You'll find a great selection of smaller gift items, from cheeky scented candles to kitchen items, decorative accents, textiles, frames, tableware, wall decor, and other home accessories.

The LACMA Store 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Sometimes you just need to go extra with some cultural savoir faire, The LACMA Store reflects the museum itself, through its thoughtfully curated selection of books, jewelry, gift items, and one-of-a-kind Los Angeles-based designs. Many items are inspired by works in LACMA's collection and exhibitions, including holiday cards, apparel, ceramics, prints, posters, and books…and a LACMA membership also makes a great gift! 

BOLD Holidays City of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is delighted to bring special entertainment and activities, such as spectacular holiday lighting displays, an interactive photo experience, live entertainment, visits with Santa Claus, and extended holiday shopping hours at select retailers until December 21.The Scenario Studio is a new interactive photo experience event that invites guests to experience a variety of professional photography sets unlike anything they've seen before. Participants style and create their own photo shoots, complemented by full-scale sets designed by renowned photographer John Ganun. On set, guests use smartphones paired with special pro LED lighting to replicate quality photo shoots that normally require professional cameras and intricate strobe lighting.

The Grove Winter Wonderland 189 The Grove Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Come celebrate the magic of the holiday season and see The Grove transform into a winter wonderland. Snow falls every evening at 7 & 8 pm, through December 25. Need some help with your holiday shopping?  Located in The Grand Lobby, The Grove’s award-winning Concierge is available to assist with any task. This complimentary resource offers guests the ultimate in convenience, from gifting and shopping assistance, to travel and meal reservations and one-of-a-kind event planning.

Beverly Center Holiday Experience 8500 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048

Ring in the Holidays at Beverly Center with special events and programs all season long! Visit the holiday experience In the Present featuring a 35 ft. tree, giant mirrored gift boxes, and a new Instagrammable wall, perfect for photo ops!

Westfield Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Make magical memories this holiday season at Westfield Century City’s first-ever skating rink from until January 5th. You’re invited to glide into the elevated 600-foot synthetic skate loop experience in the heart of the mall on Level 2 overlooking the festive holiday market in the Atrium. Skate along to holiday music, enjoy skate up sip and sweet vendors, festive photo moments, surprise snow falls, and more in this one-of-a-kind winter wonderland experience. While you're there, make sure you visit The Market, an enchanting holiday fantasy adorned with cobble stoned streets, pine trees, and twinkling garland throughout, combining specially crafted holiday moments, the best of holiday shopping, and festive entertainment all within one magical village. 

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