Los Angeles, CA

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
DESCRIPTION: This landmark shopping center is anchored by the 15-screen Rave Theater, Macy's, Ashley Stewart, TJ Maxx, Toys R Us and Forever 21, franchises like Daniel's Jewelers, Claire's, GNC and Gamestop; included among many small businesses are James Brumfield's Designs, African Collection clothier, Bad Boy Clothing, and Urban Experience; BHCP food court features a wide variety of cuisines for every palate; BHCP also has the distinction of hosting two icons that easily could have chosen Beverly Hills or Santa Monica locations: Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Post & Beam Restaurant
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-9a, Sat 10a-8p, Sun 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 3650 West Martin Luther King Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-290-6636
WEBSITE: http://www.crenshawplaza.com

Gallery Plus
DESCRIPTION: Laura Hendrix has assembled an inspired collection of fine art lithographs and prints by Ernie Barnes and other notable artists; she also has a wide number of curio gifts; books by African American artists, historians, novelists, and child book authors; Tavis Smiley has been seen shopping here; always a joy to visit
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Sat 10a-6:30p
ADDRESS: 4333 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street and parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-296-2398
WEBSITE: coming

Sika
DESCRIPTION: A master jeweler and importer of fine handcrafted jewelry and African clothing; specializes in jewelry made of amber, cowry shells and silver
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 4330 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street & parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-295-2502
WEBSITE: none

Zambezi Bazaar
DESCRIPTION: African crafts & gifts, out of print African American and African literature; greeting cards, ethnic jewelry and Kwanzaa products; more than those things, this 2-story boutique is a place to unwind and connect with warm-spirited people during their special events
DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Tue 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 4334 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street and parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-299-6383
WEBSITE: none

Eso Won Books
DESCRIPTION: A literary oasis for all things Afrocentric, the largest collection of Afrocentric reading materials under one roof; they have the best and most extensive Black author readings
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-7p, Sun 12p-5p
ADDRESS: 4331 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street & parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-290-1048
WEBSITE: http://esowon.booksense.com

Africa By The Yard
DESCRIPTION: Boutique featuring authentic West African fabric, art, crafts, jewelry, incense and perfumes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-7p
ADDRESS: 4319 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street and parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-291-1517
WEBSITE: none

Hisam’s Urban Wear
DESCRIPTION: Harold Ingram features the best Urban Wear selection in the city with garments for men, women and children
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 10a-6:30p
ADDRESS: 4346 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street and parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-299-0400
WEBSITE: none

Devine Design
DESCRIPTION: A love and light healing center that features lots of books and materials on the subjects
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 10a-6:30p
ADDRESS: 4341 Degnan Blvd  MAP
PARKING: street and parking lot
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-425-2517
WEBSITE: none

Nobody Jones Boutique
DESCRIPTION: Odessa B., fashion designer and owner, has pulled of something special with this women's clothing & accessory boutique -- it has style, class and vibe that just makes you want to hang out; of course those ingredients coupled with the latest trendy wear at attractive prices make it impossible to leave without purchases
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 4703 Crenshaw Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-291-7177
WEBSITE: http://www.nobodyjones.com

Dawah Book Store
DESCRIPTION: Islamic books and magazines are the main reason to visit; many patrons also come for arguably, the widest range oils and incense in Los Angeles
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-7p
ADDRESS: 4801 Crenshaw Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-299-0335
WEBSITE: http://www.dawahbooks.com

CJ’s Elegance
DESCRIPTION: A sistah’s best friend here since 1969; the fashions are perfect for fine dining and formal occasions; come in for a custom fitting
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p
ADDRESS: 4446 W. Slauson Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-299-1141
WEBSITE: http://www.cjselegance.com

Africana Imports
DESCRIPTION: African fashions and gifts for all occasions; they perform custom fittings on the premises and rush service is usually available
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 4442 W. Slauson Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-294-8151
WEBSITE: none

Glamour Girl - Slauson Ave
DESCRIPTION: a small women's clothing boutique
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-7p
ADDRESS: 4444 W. Slauson Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-299-4475
WEBSITE: none

One Of A Kind Hats
DESCRIPTION: you guessed it, women's hats
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-6:30p
ADDRESS: 4432 W. Slauson Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-296-0130
WEBSITE: none

Philthy Ragz
DESCRIPTION: large women's clothing boutique; 40% of dresses are custom-designed
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-7p, Fri-Sat 11a-7:30p, Sun Noon-4p
ADDRESS: 4840 W. Slauson Ave  MAP
PARKING: on premises, but do not park areas marked red
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 310-703-0132
WEBSITE: http://philthyragz.com

Stare
DESCRIPTION: small women's boutique; specializing in birthday, bathing suits, bridesmaid, prom & party dresses
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 4900 W. Slauson Ave  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-295-9192
WEBSITE: coming

Cordially Invited
DESCRIPTION: Yvette McNally has you covered -- literally; find all manner of paper, wrap and party materials for the special moments in life; includes an excellent collection of birthday and special event cards; an unlikely surprise is the Southern Girls Desserts bar on the premises for your sweet tooth while shopping
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-8p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 5571 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-931-0200
WEBSITE: http://www.partpaperwrap.com

Cultural Interiors West
DESCRIPTION: Gail Hawkins shares her passion for art and interior design, by traveling throughout America and the Caribbean, she collects a wide variety of unique art and home décor items; you are guaranteed to see many unique items to decorate your home or office; enter by Cordially Invited, then walk to the back
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-7p, Sat 11a-6p, Sun 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 5573 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-930-9900
WEBSITE: http://www.culturalinteriors.com

Charli
DESCRIPTION: shoe boutique and accessories; attractive selection
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat Noon-7p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 5565 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-964-9744
WEBSITE: http://www.charliboutique.com

GlamLustLife
DESCRIPTION: glamor clothing boutique
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 5443 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-936-4526
WEBSITE: http://glamlustlife.com

Pinky Rose
DESCRIPTION: Pinky makes all her customers feel special with mostly custom-made garments for women; even garments made by others are hard to find items
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 5370 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-936-9213
WEBSITE: http://www.pinkyroseboutique.com

Darren's Unique Gifts
DESCRIPTION: Ellen Love and Debbie Matsushita's nicely laid out boutique features unique gifts for special occasions and home décoration; they also have a good sense of humor
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 5406 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-965-8181
WEBSITE: http://www.darrensuniquegifts.com

Vitality Furniture
DESCRIPTION: upscale custom furniture showroom
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat Noon-4p
ADDRESS: 5023 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-937-4900
WEBSITE: http://vitalityfurniture.com

I Love Fashion - Pico
DESCRIPTION: women's clothing boutique
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 5011 W. Pico Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 213-422-3481
WEBSITE: none

Glamour Girl - Miracle Mile
DESCRIPTION: women's clothing boutique
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-7p
ADDRESS: 5377 Wilshire Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 323-933-4475
WEBSITE: none

I Love Fashion - Downtown
DESCRIPTION: women's clothing boutique
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 215 W. 6th Street  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Pershing Square Metro Station
PHONE: 213-422-3481
WEBSITE: none

Santa Monica, CA

M. Hanks Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Eric Hanks presents an awesome collection of original painted works and limited editions by artists such as Palmer Hayden, Elizabeth Catlett, William Pajaud, Phoebe Beasley and many more; themes range from avante garde to conservative; even the vibe to this place feels right with lots of interesting angles to view fine art
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 3008 Main Street  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 310-392-8820
WEBSITE: http://www.mhanksgallery.com

Inglewood, CA

Zahra’s Books & Things
DESCRIPTION: Sells exquisite Islamic items and African Americans books; combined with frequent author book signings, a wide range of print art and gift items, a sistah can get real comfortable here
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 900 N. La Brea Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 310-330-1300
WEBSITE: none

Burbank, CA

Artpeace Gallery
DESCRIPTION: fine art gallery by owner-curator Angela Robinson, is the wife of comedian John Witherspoon; this low-key, artsy place hosts lots of artist events and receptions; also has a gift shop; counts Nia Long, Sinbad, Kerry Washington, and Vanessa Williams as patrons
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat Noon-5p and by appt
ADDRESS: 2317 West Magnolia Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 818-846-8688
WEBSITE: none