Melrose, Los Angeles Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Melrose, Los Angeles.

Golden Apple Comics

At Golden Apple Comics the golden age of comics is still going strong. Go in and get lost among the comics and comic-related items. Besides the thousands and thousands of new and back-issue...

Kendo

Comfortable and hip, sporty and stylish--these attributes have long been mutually exclusive in women's footwear. As a high-end sneaker boutique for women, Kendo offers women the best of both...

L.A. Eyeworks

In a city obsessed with fixing The Good Lord's little defects, it's refreshing to see at least one storefront encouraging people to yelp "I'm half blind, and damn proud of...

Munky King

For years now, Munky King has been a benevolent steward of the tight knit community of artists, designers and collectors that has formed around the designer toy industry. The store features the...

Golden Apple Comics

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At Golden Apple Comics the golden age of comics is still going strong. Go in and get lost among the comics and comic-related items. Besides the thousands and thousands of new and back-issue comics there are DVDs, toys, anime, model kits, T-shirt, 'zines and LPs. The store also stocks lots of items like signed comic books and exclusive toys that you're not going to find anywhere...

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Address:
7018 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-658-6047
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 11-7

Tags: comic books, manga

Kendo

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Comfortable and hip, sporty and stylish--these attributes have long been mutually exclusive in women's footwear. As a high-end sneaker boutique for women, Kendo offers women the best of both worlds. The stock is as you would expect if you've visited one of the better men's sneaker boutiques out there: limited-edition collaboration designs, store exclusives, classic styles in...

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Address:
7218 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-934-9450

Tags: sneakers

L.A. Eyeworks

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In a city obsessed with fixing The Good Lord's little defects, it's refreshing to see at least one storefront encouraging people to yelp "I'm half blind, and damn proud of it". LA Eyeworks does this by turning a sight defect into a fashion opportunity. The store designs and produces dozens of glasses from basic, stylish frames to museum-curator-worthy pieces. The...

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Address:
7407 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-653-8255
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: eyewear

Munky King

For years now, Munky King has been a benevolent steward of the tight knit community of artists, designers and collectors that has formed around the designer toy industry. The store features the work of the best and brightest Western and Asian toy designers, works with said designers to create Munky King exclusives, hosts an art/toy show every few weeks and sells one-off custom toys.

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Address:
7308 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-938-0091
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-8

Tags: toys, urban vinyl
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