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Great for Gifts

1. Wacko

Neighborhood: Hollywood

besides being a great gift shop, the small art gallery in the back (la luz de jesus) is probably one the most important alternative art spaces on either coast.  its a must see!...

2. Ten Thousand…

Neighborhood: Pasadena

and brass bracelet and a gold tiered necklace. I will definitely be back for some unique and good karma inducing gifts for the holidays.   I highly recommend this store for unique, quality gifts...

3. Pulp

Neighborhood: Mid-City West

the displays, must be top-notch.  Overall a very pleasurable shopping experience!  My gift looks great!  I'll be back for sure....

4. Lula Mae

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Friendly service, Cute Shop -   Lula Mae always delivers unique, funny, and cute gift items for anyone on your list. I have always been able to find something great in there, whether it be a Kathryn...

5. ReForm School

Neighborhood: Silver Lake

I have been drooling over many items I saw in this store on-line for months.  It was great to see the items in person and at lower prices.  They have tons of great gift items.  May items that are re...

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1. California Select -…

Neighborhood: Echo Park

sufficient breed, and will shy away (run?) from the editorial oversight that California Select (horrible name, BTW) seeks to provide. Searching for the haystack's needle is laborious, for sure...

2. Comics Factory

Neighborhood: Pasadena

this place is awesome.  huge selection on comics, and the service is great.    two thumbs up...

3. Wally's Wines &…

Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

Rhone varietals.    Great, friendly staff, amazing selection for every price-point.  K&L is lucky they are closer to me, because if they were equidistant, this place arguably has friendlier service...

4. Video Store Named…

The dude at the counter really knows his stuff, thank *insert your deity here*.  The little-known offbeat movie selection is great, the late movie policy is awesome and the recommendations rock.  I...

5. Amoeba Music

Neighborhood: Hollywood

If it's out on CD or DVD, chances are you will find it here.  Ridiculous selection and also a great place to find used CDs for cheap.  Pay attention to their in-store performances, you never know who...

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