Los Angeles' Best Offbeat Store

Offers a wide selection of adult toys and gifts, including videos and DVDs, books, lotions and more.

Reviews:

• “Classiest toy store in the metroplex”
• “Helpful and Friendly staff”
• “Amazing Customer Service and Great Products”
• “I love this store!”
• “Babeland is the best!”

Babeland

Punked-out unisex fashion, motorcycle gear and the occasional used bike are on offer in this oh-so-Echo-Park lifestyle shop.

Reviews:

• “Worst Motorcycle Shop In Los Angeles”

Tips: Browse the small, selective new CD selection for an education in lesser-known old school California punk, like the Dils and Catholic Discipline.

Anti-Market

Support local artisans at this store, which is half delightful boutique, half eclectic gift warehouse.

Reviews:

• “Very eclectic store with great gifts for everyone”
• “Best unique & creative merchandise”
• “ONE STOP SHOP”
• “Urban Arts and Crafts Fair Everyday of the Week”
• “Great crafty store”

Tips: Looking for a great way to get your stuff out there? Handmade offers affordable monthly rental space and a prime location.

Handmade Galleries or email Handmade Galleries

A Hollywood trifecta of all things cool—tchotchkes, books and art.

Reviews:

• “best toys in town”
• “Groovy Store”
• “One of a kind store!”
• “Best novelty gift-shopping in LA”
• “Hollyweird Cool”

Tips: There’s no lot here, so grab a handful of change and keep your eyes peeled for a meter.

Wacko

Indulge your love of the dark side at this macabre Melrose shop.

Reviews:

• “Is this a joke?”
• “Its worth a visit, but you get what you pay for. "
• “It’s bad”
• “One of the best…”
• “love and death”

Tips: Check out the other store on 7208 Melrose Avenue, which sells morbid home decor and is more of a curiosity store.

Necromance

Discover the hidden gem that is Gold Bug in Pasadena, which offers fine jewelry, unique art pieces and hard-to-find decor items.

Reviews:

• “Beautiful and unique store "
• “This shop is full of charm and the owners are the salt of the earth!”

Gold Bug or email Gold Bug

For everything from outrageous corsetry and handcuffs to beautiful handcrafted items, this whimsical boutique has it all—and a sense of humor.

Reviews:

• “Hot “Trashy” Lingerie!"
• “amazing lingerie, terrible service”
• “Great Lingerie, Snobby Service”
• “WORST EXPERIENCE!!!!!”
• “Know Before You Go”

Tips: Popular items include: a pink-and-white rabbit fur bikini, the Little Bo Peep corset with pink piping and the Officer Naughty outfit—a black, button-down blouse and matching tutu paired with high heels and handcuffs.

Trashy Lingerie

Eclectic bookstore offering spiritual guidance for every religious and metaphysical persuasion.

Reviews:

• “Book Shop lacking Books”
• “Offbeat Atmospheric Shopping at it’s Best!”
• “Affordable Therapy or where to buy unique gifts.”

Tips: The store offers astrological charts with one-day turnaround. Got a party? The store can also book a psychic for your next shindig.

Psychic Eye Book Shop

The place to go for nutty gifts that’ll bring a grin or a gasp to the lucky recipient.

Reviews:

• “Kitschy Cool”

Tips: Call before going; this store doesn’t always stick to its advertised business hours.

Y-que Trading Post

For both kids and adults, shopping for gifts here is as fun as receiving gifts from here.

Reviews:

• “fun store”
• “Good for last minute gift shopping”

Aahs

Local branch of London’s Covent Garden erotic emporium offers sexual products without the cheapness or snickers of ordinary adult shopping.

Reviews:

• “Great customer service, amazing lingerie!!”
• “Great posh pleasures”
• “Great Customer Service!!!”

Tips: A loved one can peep from the adjacent dressing room to approve the fit of an ensemble too revealing to model in the store.

Coco de Mer