CALIFORNIA VACATION RENTALS, U.S.A.

If you are looking for charming and pretty artistic treasures to take back home or are simply planning to shop for some antiquities then you must visit some of the towns and cities in the Central Coast. Among the many one of the major downtown shopping districts is Santa Barbara’s State Street, which offers you the perfect mix of branded stores, boutiques and upscale art galleries. Mingei Oriental Antiques, Antique Alley and The Gentlemen Antiquarians are just some of the places where you can shop for antiques and precious collectibles. Saks, Macy’s and Nordstrom’s are some of the major chain stores you can shop at if you are looking to buy any specific brand. For a rare piece of jewelry, Fantasy’s & Jewels Created Gems, Cosa Fina and Churchill Jewelers are the perfect stops. A must visit in Santa Barbara is the Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Library where you can pick some adorably cute and rare dolls and teddy bears.

Carmel-by-the-sea or also known as Carmel has a quaint English charm to it and this is the place where you can browse through more than 100 art galleries and stores before heading to one of the English tea rooms for a cup of tea and scone. The open-air fashion retail center, Carmel Plaza covers three levels and houses all the biggest brand names such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Banana Republic, Yves Delorme, Ann Taylor, Sur La Table and The Sharper Image. Prime Outlet in Pismo Beach is yet another shopping venue for buying apparels, accessories, arts, collectibles, jewelry, and recreation and sport products from the leading retail brands. Westbrook Galleries, Classic Art Galleries, Carmel Art Association and Weston Gallery are just some of the stores that are dedicated to the fine works of art.

If you are staying in a California vacation rental in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will be glad to know that this region has plenty to offer to all kind of shoppers. Catch on to the bonhomie spirit of San Francisco while shopping and end up buying some of the most unique products or follow the likes of the movers and shakers and buy only the best brands or try out a mix of the both. With a rich history and lots of opportunity to shop makes Fillmore Street one of the most desirable shopping venues. Pick up Chinese antiques dating back to the 17th and 19th century from Big Pagoda or take back home interesting accessories and furniture made by local craftsmen and artistes from Zinc Details.

Victorian House Thrift Shop is where you would need to go to shop for expensive and regal crystal, china and silver collectibles. Those interested in unique and creative clothesline can drop by Mio, which specializes in art-to-wear ensembles, hand-woven sweaters, hand-painted and ornamented designs. Booklovers can browse for books to their hearts content in the Browser Books store and those who don’t share the same passion can shop for vintage looking gifts at Dover Foxcroft Ltd. Another great place to shop is the Union Square in San Francisco. Union Square Plaza and Macy’s Union Square, which is the biggest department store west of New York city are two of the hottest places in this to shop at.

Orange in Orange County is known to be the hub for antique shopping and you can expect to find even the rarest of jewel in the shops of Old Towne Orange. The little streets of Orange brims with a row of distinct stores, which are housed in old historic houses and buildings and offer a wide range of products from vinyl 45s, 78 rpms and old-fashioned record players to coins and unusual collectible items. In stark contrast to the charming ambience of the Old Towne Orange is the expansive and upscale South Coast Plaza, which has more than 280 stores featuring brands such as Temple St. Clair, Anne Fontaine, Baccarat, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, D&G/Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Montblanc, Yves Saint Laurent and Donna Karan New York. Other prominent shopping centers in this area are 5 Points Plaza Shopping Center, Anaheim Plaza, Fashion Island and the Market Place.

It wouldn’t be unfair to say Los Angeles is a Mecca for shopping with so many possibilities available for all kinds of shoppers. Rodeo Drive of course the creme de la crème of all the shopping centers is known throughout the world for its boutique and couture shops. Gucci, Armani, Christian Dior, Ferre, Luis Vuitton, Hermes are just some of the names you will see on the upscale storefronts. Melrose Avenue is yet another stylish and chic shopping avenue, where the storefronts are unusually decorated and resembling works of pop art. Red Balls, Slow and Von Dutch are worth checking out for clothing while Aardvark’s and Wasteland are ideal to pick up some secondhand products. Beverly Blvd is yet another avenue that features high-end stores among which Beige, men’s store K, Bond and Naked are some of the most exclusive boutiques. Shopping in Los Angeles isn’t complete without visiting the Downtown Disney where you can pick up soft cuddly toys and gifts in the boutique style outdoor mall next to the theme park. 

Opportunities for shopping are galore in San Diego and its surrounding areas and all you need to do is loosen your purse strings while vacationing in a San Diego vacation condo and shop to your heart’s content. Start off your shopping spree at the historic Gaslamp Quarter where you will come across some of the finest art galleries, boutiques and specialty stores. The Tim Cantor Gallery, CJ Gallery and Michael J Wolf Fine Arts are just some of the known places to hunt for an extraordinary work of art. Seaport Village is yet another popular haunt for buying collectibles, clothing, jewelry and souvenirs and even if you don’t end up buying anything you can always marvel at the shops that are definitely very unique and one of its kind. Las Americas, Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Viejas Outlet Center offer some of the best brands at a discounted price and most of the shoppers are sure to find it difficult to resist making bigger purchases.