Paliskates on Swarthmore is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the Palisades this month.
There are a lot of independent stores in Pacific Palisades that could use your support this holiday season. Stop shopping on your phone and visit local retail businesses.
To keep stores here – and no one wants to live in a place where there are vacant store fronts – take a stroll along Marquez Avenue, on Via de la Paz, Antioch, Monument and even on Swarthmore.
SWARTHMORE:
Starting at 1021 Swarthmore, PaliSkates has been a dependable place for sweats, shoes and of course skateboards since the 1990s. It will celebrate its 25 year celebration on December 20, stop by and say “hi” and “thanks” to Erica. Call (424) 252-9993 or click here.
When this editor needed a baby gift and then a child’s birthday present, Keetan at 1015 Swarthmore has the most delightful finds. Call (310) 459-0011 or click here.
A newcomer at 869 Swarthmore is Magoo’s. It’s a great find for older elementary children, teens and young adults. It is a buys/sell/trade sneaker and clothing store. This editor even found a Gucci top at the store.
MARQUEZ AVENUE:
The Gray Dragon at 16620 Marquez Avenue has some of the most adorable clothes for children. Call (310) 729-0560 or click here.
Prana by Lana, 16618 Marquez Avenue, has cosmetics, candles, herbs and spice—perfect place to find a stocking stuffer. Call (310) 948-6481 or click here.
Knolls Pharmacy, 16618 Marquez Avenue, although is much beloved for its easy and convenient way for drug refills, it generally has some lovely little items such as socks and T-shirts. Stop by and say hi. Call (310) 454-6000 or click here.
MONUMENT AVENUE
BOCA is one of the key shopping places for Palisades Women an is located at 970 Monument. Not only is there a wide variety to choose from, but the individual help that a shopper receives is unparalleled. Call (310) 459-725 or click here.
SUNSET AVENUE
Slippers are available at the shoe repair store on Sunset and might make a good gift.
Tawnya, formerly blueview atelier a concept store from Barneys New York fine jewelry designer zoe, is locatted at 15117 Sunset and has an incredible offering of jewelry, silk cashmere and artisanal goods. Call (310) 871-7781 or click here.
Shoe Fits/Repair at 15123 Sunset Boulevard? Why should this store, established in 1983 be on your the list? Quality slippers of every kind – and you don’t have to leave town. There’s not one person in the Palisades that doesn’t need an update. Throw that stinky pair out. (310) 310-3317.
Naturella, a beauty and cosmetic store (and more) at 15220 Sunset, is closing. Before they do, come find stocking stuffers, gifts and even men’s toiletries and candles. Everything in the store is 20 percent off. Call (310) 459-3446.
Elizabeth Lamont, at 15231 Sunset Boulevard, is a home furnishings boutique, with bedding, ornaments, table settings: everything to make your home look beautiful for the holidays. Call (310) 230-0003 or click here.
Kitson at 15248 Sunset has puzzles, pillows, clothing and even games: something fun for every holiday. Call: (310) 230-3022.
Naturella has holiday items on sale.
ANTIOCH:
At 15260 Antioch, Kier Design continues to have some of the most unique holiday decorations, including a champagne glitter tree, gnomes of all shapes and sizes and owl ornaments. Kier is a home goods and lifestyle accessories retail store. call (310) 459-0980 or click here.
Kier Design has adorable decorations, such as the gnomes.
Palisades newest store, free-est, opened on Black Friday on 15276 Antioch. Call (424) 365-9554n or click here. Team Free People blended Free People Beach and Endless Summer into an everyday collection: free-est. “Free-est capture the essence of midsummer charm no matter the season.”
Elysewalker, at 15306 Antioch Street, has been a shopping destination for women, since she opened her first store on this street in 1999. Call (310) 230-8882 or click here.
Jamie Geller Jewelry at 15310 Antioch, offers an amazing selection of fine jewelry. The store also carries a selection of women’s clothing and some beauty products. Call (310) 592-7937.click here./
Marc Michael Eyewear has been the Palisades go-to-store for eye wear and sunglasses, since its owner came to this town 24 years ago. In addition to helping people who might need frames for their glasses immediately, the sore carries sunglasses by Oliver Peoples, Chanel and Oliver Goldsmith. Always a nice present, call (310) 230-4569 or click here
Mavvens, which offers lifestyle and bespoke gifts, is a unique store. Take a minute and browse and maybe you’ll come away with a deck of Tarot cards or even a hat click here.
Paintings by Katie O’Neill always make an interesting and thoughtful gift. Some of her most popular paintings are those of the lifeguard towers along Will Rogers State Beach. Or maybe a gift of lessons would be perfect for someone you know. Located at 15330 Antioch Street, (310) 459-1030. click here.
This new store free-est opened on Antioch on Black Friday.
VIA DE LA PAZ:
Vivian’s Boutique by Nicole at 875 Via de la Paz, which carries a variety of women’s clothes in multiple sizes, is holding a shopping night from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 18 and 20 percent of the sales will go to the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club. Perfect chance for everybody to shop for holiday gifts and support a local nonprofit. The phone number is (310) 573-1326. click here.
A favorite with many Palisadians, David Tishbi Jewelry is known for its collection of 22-karat gold jewelry. A one-of-a-kind piece can be designed, with customer input from photos and sketches, with help with award-winning designer Tishbi. He also does watch and jewelry repair. Make this a one-of-a-kind holiday. Located at 859 Via de la Paz click here (310) 866-6845
Loomey’s Toy Boutique at 833 Via de la Paz carries one of the nicest selections of toys, crafts and educational items for babies and children. Keep a toy store in town by patronizing it. (424) 336-9669.
Amanda Rastegar is the owner of Loomey’s Toy Store on Via de la Paz.
What if you don’t have a child or grandchild to shop for? Purchase something for a toy drive and donate at Fire Station 69 or for LAPD’s Toy Drive (through December 17).
PETS:
Collar & Leash located at 518 Palisades Drive is independently owned and sells food, treats, accessories and toys for cats and dogs and they even have cute birthday cards. (310) 573-6262. One person wrote “They have good prices on the food and a large selection of high quality and natural food and treats.”
Paws N’Claws Grooming Salon at 16634 Marquez Avenue provides hair cutting and bathing for pets—get them pretty for the holidays. Inside there are a pet supplies, such as treats, collars and even “outfits.” (310) 459-2009.
