La Cienega Design Quarter Antiques Hunting (Self Guided), Los Angeles, California

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La Cienega Design Quarter Antiques Hunting, Los Angeles

La Cienega Design Quarter Antiques Hunting (Self Guided), Los Angeles

If you have a penchant for anything vintage or antique, the La Cienega Design Quarter is a must during your stay in Los Angeles. This is one of the most famous shopping areas in the city and its stores and galleries are filled with antiques, rugs, furniture, collectables, accessories, art, fabrics, outdoor furnishings, wall coverings and much, much more.

ince the 1950s, numerous celebrities have come here to kit out their mansions with valuable and beautiful pieces. Many interior designers also make a beeline for the La Cienega Design Quarter, attracted by its wares and reputation as a leading destination for high-quality design on the West Coast. Enjoy many hours of fun and excitement as you seek out old, unique and valuable items. There is so much variety on offer here that there is bound to be something to suit everybody's taste.

Whether or not you want to dig through the stores to make any purchases, a walk through the area is a fascinating experience. Amble across beguiling courtyards and feast your eyes on window displays filled with treasures from times past. They may give you some ideas of what to do with your rooms once you get back home from your vacation.
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La Cienega Design Quarter Antiques Hunting Map

Guide Name: La Cienega Design Quarter Antiques Hunting
Guide Location: USA » Los Angeles
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Author: vickyc
N La Cienega Boulevard

1) N La Cienega Boulevard

N La Cienega Boulevard

2) N La Cienega Boulevard

Melrose Avenue, Pacific Design Center

3) Melrose Avenue, Pacific Design Center

N La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Center

4) N La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Center

La Cienega Boulevard corner with Beverly Boulevard

5) La Cienega Boulevard corner with Beverly Boulevard

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