Discount Shoping: A-E
AZITA J: 2238 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles (310-478-1593).
Designer clothes for women at discount prices. Selections include
Albert Nipon, Donna Karan, Anne Klein, and others. Maternity
clothes available. Open 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Monday–Saturday;
closed Sunday.
BED, BATH AND BEYOND: 11801 W. Olympic Blvd., West Los
Angeles (310-478-5767).
Located in an enormous warehouse, this
store sells linens, towels, cookware, dishes, glassware, gifts, closet
and drawer organizers, bath and kitchen accessories of all kinds,
plus some furniture, picture frames, lamps and more. The kiddie
section has toys, books, dishes, sleeping bags, towels and more
for the junior set. Open 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday–Saturday;
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sunday. Also located in Culver City, the Beverly
Center, Woodland Hills and Studio City.
BEST BUY:
10861 Weyburn Ave., Los Angeles (310-443-9912);
11301 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles (310-268-9190) and 10799
Washington Blvd., Culver City (310-204-2147).
Good prices on home
audio and video equipment, home office and computers, appliances,
music and entertainment software, cell phones, pagers and more.
Open Monday–Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and Sunday from
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
BIG LOTS:
11341 National Blvd., Los Angeles (310-473-7844). Very
good discounts on many discontinued name brand merchandise or
seconds. Their stock changes frequently, but you can always count
on getting the best price on items such as kitchen towels, pot
holders, glasses, candles, children’s party favors and the like. Also
located at 225 Lincoln in Venice (310-396-1778), 5587 S. Sepulveda
Blvd., Culver City (310-391-5905).
COOPER BUILDING:
806 Los Angeles Street (at 9th), Downtown Los Angeles
(213-622-1139)
This 11-story building is located in the
heart of the garment district. It is one of L.A.’s most esteemed
architectural landmarks, built in 1924 in a Renaissance Revival style.
As a hotbed for the Los Angeles fashion community, the building is
home to several leading and up and coming fashion brands and a
destination for runway shows, galleries, events, and creative design.
Over 60 stores located under one roof include factory outlets and
discount stores selling designer fashions for men, women and
children, jewelry, leather goods, beauty supplies, fragrances, shoes, linens, bath accessories and more. Open Monday–Saturday
9:30–5:30; Sunday 11:00–5:00.
COSTCO WHOLESALE:13401 Washington Blvd., Culver City.
(310-754-2000)
A huge membership discount store where you
can find electronics, computers and software, home appliances,
furniture, linens, clothing for men, women and children, books,
music, bulk grocery items and liquor. They also have a fresh meat
market and bakery, an optical shop, jewelry department, a one-hour
photo service, pharmacy, gas station, and tire service center. UCLA
employees are eligible for membership. Open Monday–Friday
11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and from
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Many other locations, including
5174 W. Marine Ave., Hawthorne (310-643-7332), Van Nuys and
Burbank.
CULVER READY FOR FINISH FURNITURE:4366 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City
(310-391-6391)
West Los Angeles’ largest selection of
unfinished furniture in solid woods (oak, pine, alder and birch).
Selection includes bookcases, wardrobes, desks, bedroom sets,
dining room tables and chairs, stereo cabinets, and children’s
furniture. Open Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday
noon–5:00 p.m.
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