Get a head start on your Holiday Shopping! This season, think local. Los Angeles is brimming with a sleigh full of ways to play Santa, and help support makers, artisans, independent shops, and entrepreneurs as well, many not far from Circa. From family to foodies, culture connoisseurs, and even your most eccentric friends, we’ve compiled an exclusive insider’s guide to inspire your holiday shopping.
Renegade Craft Fair Santa Monica Airport Interim Open Space, 3233 Donald Douglas Loop, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Nov 7 -8 Renegade Craft is a leading showcase of independent craft and design. Founded by artists for artists in 2003, Renegade was the first event of its kind, and today has built a grassroots movement across the U.S. and beyond. Curated with established and up-and-coming artists, every Renegade event has a unique roster that leaves shoppers with a feeling of discovery and inspiration. All Renegade events and endeavors are produced, juried, and curated in-house by their small yet mighty team to create vibrant platforms for creatives to gather, grow, and thrive.
Unique Markets Holiday Pop-Up Cooper Design Space 860 S Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
Dec 12-13 What started as an idea to change the way we shop became a nationwide movement. Now, after 19 incredible years and 12 cities, Unique Markets is coming together for one final holiday celebration in Los Angeles. Part trade show, part design fair, part creativity zone, the focus has always been to encourage creativity and connection between people in real life. Unique Markets shines a spotlight on small businesses, designers and artists, while curating an elevated and hands-on shopping experience for the community. Based in LA, founder Sonja Rasula has been hailed as one of the leading forces behind the ‘shop small’ movement, and is credited with creating the term ‘pop-up market’ when she created the first event in 2008!
San Antonio Winery’s 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar 737 Lamar St. Los Angeles, CA 90031
Dec 2 5pm-8:30pm The 3rd Annual One Night Only Holiday Bazaar is back at San Antonio Winery for a festive evening of shopping, sipping, and holiday cheer. Join in for a magical night filled with seasonal treats, unique gifts, and merry moments. Browse a curated market of local makers and find unique gifts for everyone on your list. Santa & Mrs. Claus will swing by the winery to spread cheer and pose for photos! Reservations are required. Your Reservation includes 1 drink ticket per person for hot spiced wine, cozy hot chocolate, and a Holiday Raffle ticket.
Craft Contemporary Makers Market 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dec 4-6 Join Craft Contemporary for a festive shopping weekend showcasing a curated selection of exceptional, one-of-a-kind contemporary craft and design by LA-based makers! The market kicks off with a lively ticketed Preview Night on Friday evening, followed by two days of shopping during regular museum hours. Visitors will enjoy music, refreshments, and hands-on workshops while browsing outstanding design and craftsmanship showcased by the vendors. Come celebrate this vibrant community of makers while supporting the mission and programming of Craft Contemporary.
The Bazaar at Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013
Shop the best local merchants, artisans, and emerging brands in LA! You’re invited to spend some time in the lower level of Grand Central Market and shop beautiful handmade goods. The Bazaar takes place every weekend (Friday through Sunday), beginning at 11 AM each day.
The Last Book Store 453 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
A true DTLA treasure, The Last Bookstore is a growing network of spaces dedicated to books, vinyl, and art — each built inside historic buildings with a life of their own. With thousands of new, used, and rare books, plus hidden rooms, installations, and records you won’t find anywhere else, this is a place to browse, explore, and get lost. Whether you’re searching for a collectible, a quick read, or a strange discovery you didn’t see coming, every location offers its own version of the unexpected. Step inside and find what you didn’t know you were looking for.
City Home & Garden 737 San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
City Home & Garden is the largest wholesale / retail indoor plant store in the DTLA Flower District. Since 2006, they have provided quality indoor plants, orchids, and pottery. They also make flower and plant arrangements for commercial and retail customers. You can select pottery from their shop or you can bring your own pottery for planting or custom arrangement service. Don’t worry about how to bring your purchases home. They do local delivery.
August is a small, family-run company based in Los Angeles, committed to making better tea, and to making things better in our world. August is designed to please all five senses, with wild and intense flavors inspired by cocktails, pastry, perfume, and modern cuisine. One of the only companies in the US to focus on super-premium blended flavored teas, whenever you drink August, you’ll always drink something unique. Alongside tasting notes, you’ll find mood notes inspired by art, music, cinema and natural landscapes. August also offers unique tea ware.
Flask & Field ROW DTLA 767 S Alameda St. Ste 180 Los Angeles, CA 90021
Flask & Field is an independent wine and spirits shop located at ROW DTLA, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of handcrafted wines, beers, and spirits, along with quality goods and gifts. Founded by Miriam, who spent nine years as an entertainment lawyer before making a bold foray into retail, the shop is driven by a deep appreciation for products that are both unique and delicious. At its core, Flask & Field is about enhancing everyday enjoyment, encouraging togetherness, and making better living feel effortless.
The Shop at The Broad 221 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Located in the lobby of The Broad museum, The Shop at The Broad is inspired by The Broad’s renowned postwar and contemporary art collection. The Shop features a unique, artist-driven array of products, books, and gifts at every price point, from museum-branded items to objects for the home to artist-inspired exclusives available only at The Broad. Free general admission tickets to The Broad are required for entry to The Shop. Proceeds from The Shop at The Broad support the museum’s mission of making art accessible to the widest possible audience.
Photo credits:
Photo #1: Westfield Century City
Photo #2: Renegade Craft Fair
Photo #3: Unique Markets
Photo #4: San Antonio Winery
Photo #5: Craft Contemporary
Photo #6: The Bazaar at Grand Central Market
Photo #7: The Last Book Store
Photo #8: City Home & Garden
Photo #9: August Uncommon Tea
Photo #10: Flask & Field
Photo #11: The Shop at The Broad