Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA

Owners Andy Griffith and Rose Apodaca's sleek design Shangri-La is filled with the latest and greatest in functional objets d'art and award-winning modern furniture. For those on a giving mission, there's something for everyone at this Venice home goods emporium, especially if the recipient has a sense of humor: Whimsical bird-themed smoke detectors, Japanese hand-powered paper shredders, abstract stencil kits for kids. Divided into categories (drinking, furnishing, kidding) and materials (ceramic, wood, cork), you can find everything on the extremely user-friendly shopping site. (And if you live on the eastern edge of Los Angeles, you'll be thrilled to know that A+R just opened a furniture-centric storefront on
La Brea.)

Stylish surfer dudes and bikers congregate at this hip hangout smack in the middle of the busy intersection of Lincoln and Venice. One part clothing shop, one part showroom, one part café, the Aussie-based Deus specializes in stunning custom motorcycles and hand-glassed surfboards but also makes a mean "flat white" (Australian for cappuccino) with beans by Handsome Coffee Roasters. In addition to their toys, boys also find classic board shorts from Biltwell, Baxter boots, and leather accessories from Makr Carry Goods. Women and children are also welcome.

Loft-like and light-filled, Venice-based Heist feels like the kind of boutique you might stumble upon in SoHo. Owner Nilou Ghodsi invites "repeat offenders" (her term of endearment for loyal customers) to raid a larger-than-life version of her fabulous closet. Coveted European designers like Isabel Marant, MM6, and Giada Forte mingle with super-soft basics lines like Brochu Walker and American Vintage for looks sophisticated enough for an art opening yet comfortable enough to wear all day. Heist recently took out a wall to make room for sexy underpinnings and a few choice home accessories (think Missoni towels and Costes candles). Plus, you'll get plenty of outfit inspiration from the ensembles featured on their new website.

Feathers and fringe abound at this Abbot Kinney boutique, which truly has the hippie beach babe in mind. Nail the look with feminine dresses and blouses by designers like Cynthia Vincent and Rebecca Taylor topped off with a wide brim felt hat or pieces from the shop's in-house vintage label. Skinny cords by Citizens of Humanity, Chaser t-shirts, and Indian princess suede boots say, "I'm with the band". Price points run the gamut, making it an ideal spot for finding a $40 sundress or an investment-worthy cashmere sweater coat. Lucky for the geographically challenged, this Los Angeles mainstay finally started selling online this year. Shop Principessa's local love section online dedicated to clothing and accessories made in Venice and you won't even have to wish you
were here.