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Circa’s Insiders Guide to Holiday Shopping in DTLA

Get a head start on your holiday shopping! This season, think local. All around Circa, downtown Los Angeles is brimming with a sleigh full of options to play Santa, and help support independent shops, entrepreneurs and artisans as well. From family to foodies, pet lovers to plant parents, culture connoisseurs, and even your most eccentric friends, we’ve compiled a unique and eclectic insiders guide to inspire your holiday shopping in DTLA.

West Coast Craft at ROW DTLA holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

West Coast Craft ROW DTLA South Lot 777 S Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Nov 10 The West Coast Craft Market in downtown Los Angeles brings together 175+ of the best artist and designer craftspeople at a single-day, outdoor market at ROW DTLA. You’ll find everything from jewelry & apparel to ceramics, home goods, candles, up-cycled vintage items, artisan food & beverages, and treats for pets. The event is free and open to the public.

Los Angeles Christmas Market at ROW DTLA holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Christmas Market Skylight ROW DTLA 777 S Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Ring in the winter season with holiday cheer at the first-ever Los Angeles Christmas Market. Be transported to the bustling Christmas markets of Europe, complete with 50+ festive food and drink vendors, twinkling lights, fun activities, musical entertainment, and more. Explore dozens of open-air booths featuring seasonal favorites like soft pretzels, hot chocolate, crispy schnitzel, and displays of handicrafts made by local artisans.

Flask & Field at ROW DTLA holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Flask & Field ROW DTLA 767 S Alameda St. Ste 180 Los Angeles, CA 90021

While you’re at ROW, be sure to visit Flask & Field for the wine lovers on your list. Flask & Field is a modern wine shop and lifestyle destination for the discovery of wine, spirits, and bespoke home and personal goods. Flask & Field was founded by former entertainment attorney Miriam Yoo. Inspired by her husband’s love of a good time and driven by her lifelong passion for wine, hospitality and design, she set out to create a neighborhood space dedicated to enjoyment.

Dublab & In Sheep's Clothing HiFi pop-up at ROW DTLA holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Dublab & In Sheep’s Clothing HiFi ROW DTLA 777 S Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Dublab and In Sheep’s Clothing HiFi presents their pop-up Sound & Vision, your source for vinyl & analog culture. This community market features a record shop, hi-fi equipment, books, clothing, and other accessories related to analog culture. The shop also features events, activations, installations and live broadcasts. At Sound & Vision, shoppers will discover new sounds, and products to enhance their listening experience. In keeping with their vision of a “seasonal community market,” they continue to open up the space to local independent creators, vinyl dealers, and hi-fi equipment makers.

The Last Bookstore holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

The Last Book Store 453 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

A true DTLA treasure, The Last Bookstore is California’s largest used and new book and record store, housed in a stunning 22,000 square-foot space in the Spring Arts Tower. The space includes a record store, comic book store, 5 art studios, an epic yarn shop, a famous book tunnel, a mammoth head, and unexpected nooks of funkiness. The Annex, a very special room just to the left as you enter, is gated because it has all the fancy stuff, from first editions, collectibles, and the extremely rare to expensive art/architecture/photo books.

City Home & Garden holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

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 Uncommon Tea

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.

Healthy Spot holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Healthy Spot 1000 S Grand Avenue Suite A Los Angeles, CA 90015

Give your furry friends something to bark about this holiday season. Healthy Spot is a pet care retail company that offers pet owners a full range of nutritional foods and eco-friendly products, along with award-winning, personalized grooming, daycare and training services. Founded in 2008 by Andrew Kim and Mark Boonnark, the company prides itself on assuring that every stocked product contains premium-quality ingredients and is procured and manufactured safely and ethically.

The Shop at The Broad holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

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.

Renegade Craft Fair holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Renegade Craft Fair LA State Historic Park 1245 N Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Nov 16 – 17 Renegade Craft is a leading showcase of independent craft and design. Renegade hosted its first Los Angeles Fair in 2010, and has been hosting sunny, lively events around the city ever since. Curated with established and up-and-coming artists, every LA event has a unique roster that leaves shoppers with a feeling of discovery and inspiration (and usually a good dose of vitamin D. All Renegade events and endeavors are produced, juried, and curated in-house by their small yet mighty team, a thoughtful group of artists and doers that are inspired to build, cultivate, and foster creative community.

Unique World: Holiday Pop-Up Experience holiday shopping near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Unique World: Holiday Pop-Up Experience Cooper Design Space 860 S Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

Dec 7 – 8 Part trade show, part design fair, part creativity zone, Unique World’s focus has always been to encourage creativity and connection between people in-real-life. Their markets shine a spotlight on small businesses, designers & 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, Eileen Fisher called her “1 of 30 Women Entrepreneurs Changing the World,” and Forbes named her “The Millionaire Maker.”

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Rolling Greens Nursery

Photo #2: ROW DTLA

Photo #3: Los Angeles Christmas Market / ROW DTLA

Photo #4: Flask & Field

Photo #5: Dublab & In Sheep’s Clothing HiFi

Photo #6: The Last Book Store

Photo #7: City Home & Garden

Photo #8: August Uncommon Tea

Photo #9: Healthy Spot

Photo #10: The Shop at The Broad

Photo #11: Renegade Craft

Photo #12: Unique World

Pamper Your Pet With Fur Resident Amenities at Circa

Circa loves pets! We welcome both dogs and cats, and offer an array of fur resident amenities to keep your pet healthy and happy. Our 2-acre rooftop oasis includes a pet grooming area and large and small dog parks.

Dog Park sign pet amenities at Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

This way to the Dog Park.

Dog Park pet amenities at Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Our Dog Park features a “Woof Wash” and grooming station.

Fido House pet amenities at Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Forgot your bag? Visit the Fido House for easy clean up.

Arts District Dog Park

We’ve also rounded up some great local resources – from healthy food and fun toys to doggie day care, grooming, and puppy training. No pet, no problem! LA Animal Services will match you with the perfect animal companion. We even found some helpful tips from Web MD on how to keep your furry friend safe and cool all summer long.

Healthy Spot pet store near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Healthy Spot 1000 S Grand Ave. Suite A Los Angeles, CA 90015

Healthy Spot is a pet retail destination with the mission to inspire healthy pet lifestyles, including best-in-class dog grooming, dog daycare, and community experiences. They pride themselves on removing the guesswork from your dog’s or cat’s nutrition by assuring that every stocked product contains premium-quality ingredients and is procured and manufactured safely and ethically. Using a mind, body, and bowl approach, Healthy Spot works to build local pet communities and make every pet as happy and healthy as possible.

Pet Project LA pet store near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Pet Project LA 548 S Spring St. Ste. 107 Los Angeles, CA 90013

Pet Project LA wants to show your fur babies the love. Pet Project LA stocks the hottest trends plus all the essentials to keep your pet happy, healthy, and in style. And to keep your pet piqued, their vast inventory is constantly curated to support the DTLA community with creative products for dogs, cats and small animals. Offerings include seasonal pet apparel, pet party supplies, grooming products, bowls, carriers, e-collars, and food & treats from all your favorite brands. Join the VIP level of their rewards program and you will be feeling as luxurious as the pooch in this pic!

Bone Sweet Bone pet store near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Bone Sweet Bone 435 Molino St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Located in DTLA’s Arts District, Bone Sweet Bone offers a full range of services for pet parents who seek loving alternatives to conventional pet care. Their indoor/outdoor facilities are a cage-free environment with 24/7 supervision, so you never have to worry about what your pup is getting into. Guests of the canine-persuasion can take advantage of Stay + Play Care (half- or full-day supervised daycare), Slumber Care (overnight or longer visits), full-service Salon + Spa (baths, specialty haircuts, and other grooming needs), and the Bark Boutique, selling premium food and treats, toys, supplies, clothing, and accessories.

Petco pet store near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Petco 850 S Hope St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Got a new puppy? Petco makes puppyhood easy with the PupBox toy, treat and training kit, customized for your pooch. Each month you’ll receive a box of all the products and training information you need to be the best puppy parent paw-sible. Toys, treats, chews, and accessories are all handpicked based on your pup’s age and physical characteristics. Your box will change based on your pup’s growth and development, introducing you to new products and themes along the way. From the potty training blues, to chewing on shoes and the terrible twos, Petco will be there for it all.

Just Food For Dogs pet store near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Just Food for Dogs Petco 850 S Hope St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Located inside select Petco stores, Just Food For Dogs makes fresh food that delivers life-changing nutrition. The whole food meals are made by hand in open-to-the-public kitchens, then frozen fresh to maintain their nutritional integrity. Simply thaw and serve. Just Food For Dogs has a roster of certified nutritional experts, backed by a team of veterinarians, who are available – in person or remotely – to be a partner in transforming your pet’s health. Just Food For Dogs has tools for determining exactly how much you need to feed your pet. Enter your pet’s information into the feeding calculator to get veterinarian-recommendations for calories and recipes. More info HERE

LA Animal Services

Looking to adopt a furry friend? LA Animal Services offers a wealth of information for prospective pet parents, including adopting a pet, finding a lost pet, licensing, animal vaccinations, spay/neuter information, microchipping, and what to do if you find a stray animal. Search for your perfect animal companion on the website’s Adoptable Pet Search. All cats, dogs and rabbits adopted from L.A. Animal Services will have a microchip. The cost of microchipping is included in the adoption fee. LA Animal Services centers are open by appointment, so you can still foster and adopt a pet.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Circa/@lifewithboujee

Photo #2: Circa

Photo #3: Circa

Photo #4: Circa

Photo #5: Arts District Dog Park

Photo #6: Healthy Spot

Photo #7: Pet Project LA

Photo #8: Bone Sweet Bone

Photo #9: Petco

Photo #10: Just Food For Dogs

Photo #11: Healthy Spot

Get Inspired For Holiday Shopping in DTLA

Looking for some inspiration for your holiday shopping? This season, think local. All around Circa, downtown Los Angeles is brimming with a sleigh full of options to play Santa, and help support independent shops, entrepreneurs and artisans as well. From family to foodies, pet lovers to plant parents, culture connoisseurs, and even your most eccentric friends, we’ve compiled a unique and eclectic guide to inspire your holiday shopping in DTLA.

Grand Central Market Bazaar holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Grand Central Market Bazaar 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013

See the latest and greatest from the very best independent merchants, artisans, and makers in LA. The Grand Central Market Bazaar takes place Thursday through Sunday beginning at 11 AM every day. Grand Central Market will be closing early at 7pm for Christmas Eve on December 24 and will be closed for Christmas on December 25.

Poketo holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Poketo ROW DTLA777 S. Alameda St. B1 Suite 174 Los Angeles, CA 90021

No time like the present to buy gifts for everyone on your list. Poketo makes it easy to find everything you need with their holiday gift guides. Since its foundation in 2003 by husband-and-wife team Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo has grown from a small startup into a creative hub and online destination for design-driven goods infused with aesthetic intentionality. Collections include everything from furniture & lighting to apothecary, tabletop, books & prints, and apparel.

The Last Bookstore holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

The Last Book Store 453 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

A true DTLA treasure, The Last Bookstore is California’s largest used and new book and record store, housed in a stunning 22,000 square-foot space in the Spring Arts Tower. According to owner Josh Spencer, the name was chosen with irony, but seems more appropriate with each passing day, as physical bookstores die out like dinosaurs from the meteoric impact of Amazon and e-books. In addition to over 250,000 new and used books on two floors, including the Arts & Rare Book Annex, you’ll also find tens of thousands of vinyl records and graphic novels.

Healthy Spot holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Healthy Spot 1000 S Grand Avenue Suite A Los Angeles, CA 90015

Rolling Greens Nursery holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Rolling Greens Nursery 1005 Mateo St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

For the plant parents on your list, Rolling Greens Nursery is Los Angeles’ premier home and garden retailer with an extensive assortment of faux and live plants, containers, and unique home accessories. Rolling Greens also carries handmade holiday decor made by LA artisans. Shop in-store for decor items, plants, gifts, and fresh holiday greens or online for local delivery or pickup.

Flask & Field holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Flask & Field Row DTLA 767 S Alameda St. Ste 180 Los Angeles, CA 90021

Flask & Field is a modern destination for the discovery of wine, spirits, art and design, offering a selection of quality goods for house, home and adventure. The eclectic establishment was founded by entertainment attorney Miriam Yoo, who created Flask & Field out of her lifelong passion for wine, hospitality and design. Flask & Field is offering speciality gifts sets, including hard-to-find, small-batch indie products with interesting stories and beautiful labels. Gift sets are made to order, using eco-friendly materials and custom packaging.

August Uncommon Tea

These Days holiday shopping near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

These Days 118 Winston St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Another DTLA treasure, These Days is a gallery, store, and publisher located in the Historic Core. Owned and operated by Stephen and Jodi Zeigler, Los Angeles natives and longtime residents of Downtown, These Days focuses on a diverse range of work including painting, photography, drawings, and fiber art. The store also features new and out-of-print photography books, zines, art and design objects.

Photo Credits:

Photo #1: Rolling Greens Nursery

Photo #2: Grand Central Market Bazaar

Photo #3: Poketo

Photo #4: The Last Book Store

Photo #5: Healthy Spot

Photo #6: Rolling Greens Nursery

Photo #7: Flask & Field

Photo #8: August Uncommon Tea

Photo #9: These Days

The Heat Is On: Pamper Your Pet This Summer

Summer is here and temperatures are rising. Time to pamper your pet. Your fur baby deserves the best, so we’ve come up with some great local resources – from healthy food and fun toys to doggie day care, grooming, and puppy training. No pet, no problem! LA Animal Services will match you with the perfect animal companion. We also found some helpful tips from Web MD on how to keep your furry friend safe and cool all summer long.

Healthy Spot 1000 S Grand Avenue Suite A Los Angeles, CA 90015

Healthy Spot is a pet retail destination that also offers best-in-class dog grooming, dog daycare, and community experiences. The company prides itself on assuring that every stocked product contains premium-quality ingredients and is procured and manufactured safely and ethically. Healthy Spot is now offering phone orders and curbside pick up or home delivery. Check store hours, plus grooming and daycare availability by location at Healthyspot.com/covid19 and then place your order.

Pet Project LA 548 S Spring St. Ste. 107 Los Angeles, CA 90013

Pet Project LA wants to show your fur babies the love! Pet Project LA stocks the hottest trends plus all the essentials to keep your pet happy, healthy, and in style! And to keep your pet piqued, their vast inventory is constantly curated to support the DTLA community with creative products for dogs, cats and small animals. Offerings include seasonal pet apparel, pet party supplies, grooming products, bowls, carriers, e-collars, and food & treats from all your favorite brands. Curbside pick up & delivery available.

Bone Sweet Bone 435 Molino St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Located in DTLA’s Arts District, Bone Sweet Bone offers a full range of services to pet parents who seek loving alternatives to conventional pet care. Their indoor/outdoor facilities are a cage-free environment with 24/7 supervision, so you never have to worry about what your pup is getting into. Guests of the canine-persuasion can take advantage of Stay + Play Care (half- or full-day supervised daycare), Slumber Care (for overnight or longer visits), our full-service Salon + Spa (for baths, specialty haircuts, and other grooming needs), and the Bark Boutique (for retail items like premium food and treats, toys, supplies, clothing, and accessories).

Petco 850 S Hope St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

LA Animal Services

Looking to adopt a furry friend? LA Animal Services provides a wealth of information for prospective pet parents, including adopting a pet, finding a lost pet, licensing, animal vaccinations, spay/neuter information, microchipping, and what to do if you find a stray animal. Search for your perfect animal companion on the website’s Adoptable Pet Search. Centers are open by appointment only, but you can still foster, adopt and donate. Adoption fees include vaccinations, spaying/neutering and microchipping for dogs, cats and rabbits; and the first year City of LA license fee for dogs.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Healthy Spot

Photo #2: Healthy Spot

Photo #3: Pet Project LA

Photo #4: Bone Sweet Bone

Photo #5: Petco

Photo #6: LA Animal Services