Flagship Design and Vinyl for a Solo Los Angeles Weekend

Browse beneath a mirrored ceiling in a hall filled with trees. Foster + Partners redesigned this flagship at The Grove. In Hollywood, a cavernous independent record store holds new releases alongside secondhand finds.

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Apple The Grove
4.0 (2,515)
Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 22:00; Sun, 10:00 – 20:00
189 The Grove Drive

Foster + Partners redesigned Apple The Grove into a tree-filled, double-height hall beneath a mirrored ceiling. Expansive glass walls fill the interior with daylight. The Forum hosts free educational workshops. Apple Vision Pro demos are available to book. The store closes at 10 PM Saturday and 8 PM Sunday.

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Ralph Lauren
5.0 (2)
Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 22:00; Sun, 11:00 – 20:00
189 The Grove Drive K20

At The Grove, Ralph Lauren pairs classic apparel with custom made-to-measure tailoring. Bright white walls, exposed wood beams and dark stained floors shape the loft-like boutique. Separate men's and women's sections carry seasonal lines alongside core collections. Visitors can arrange a styling appointment or request on-site alterations.

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ARK/8
5.0 (11)
Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 19:00; Sun, 12:00 – 18:00
115 S La Brea Ave

At 115 S La Brea Ave, ARK/8 specializes in high-end, officially licensed fashion collaborations with anime and video game franchises. Browse its curated clothing and merchandise during a solo weekend stop. Saturday hours are 11 AM to 7 PM. On Sunday, the boutique opens at noon and closes at 6 PM.

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Amoeba Music
4.8 (10,846)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
6200 Hollywood Blvd

Rows of new releases and secondhand finds fill Amoeba Music's cavernous Hollywood record store. Browse vinyl and CDs at your own pace, with clothing and posters alongside the music. The independent shop hosts free, all-ages in-store concerts and vinyl signings. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 11 AM to 9 PM.

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