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Los Angeles is with the one of the largest ports in the world in nearby Long Beach providing the goods and having many different ethnic groups mix that is unmatched by any city in the country serving as its clientele, Los Angeles is bursting with a diverse display of shopping areas that have a right to mention. The following ten areas are the most visible and general in their goods and services. There are numerous shopping areas in the Los Angeles area that are clearly ethnic and that also shouldn't be missed, such as Little India, Chinatown, Olvera Street, and Japan town.

Some well-known shopping areas are the Hollywood and Highland complex, the Beverly Center, Melrose Avenue, Robertson Boulevard, The Grove, Westside Pavillion, The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center and Venice Boardwalk.

Rodeo Drive/The Golden Triangle

The so-called Golden Triangle holds more wealth and fine stores than most small countries. At its centre is the famous Rodeo Drive. It is the street on which Julia Roberts had her shopping spree in "Pretty Woman." It is the street that displays designer stores such as Tiffany’s, Cartier, and Channel, Bally, Gucci and other well-heeled notables. This is also the street that few people who don't spend their life in front of the camera can afford. On nearby Wilshire Blvd., there is the Regent Beverly Wilshire (seen in "Beverly Hills Cop"), Nike town, Barneys, and, the "Winona" Saks Fifth Avenue.

Robertson Blvd

This small street could be seen as an arrangement of pictures that create 3D effects for hip Los Angeles. Featuring the exclusiveness of Beverly Hills and the cutting-edge cool of Melrose, this small stretch is where Hollywood hipsters with real money shop. There are Curve's modern edgy outfits, high-end Maxfield's discount outlet, Maxfield Blue, an Industry MAC store, and a glimmering Georgio Armani Home store.

Third Street

This street has grown to become a great shopping walk. There are a huge amount of fantastic antique stores, wonderful boutiques such as Aero & Co and Polka Dots & Moonbeams, and specialty stores such as Zipper's modern home accessories and unique gifts.

Sunset Plaza

Tourists and celebrities populate this stretch of Sunset Blvd that is spotted with outdoor cafes and boutiques. Many of the top boutiques, such as Madison and Anna Sui, can be found here, as well as new kids on the block, like O, which features Ann Cherico's stunning accessories. Or just grab a seat at one of the many European cafes of the Chinese fast food Chin Chin.