Best gosh damn record store in LA hands down. Great people, incredible selection always, good…read morepricing, a healhty mix of vintage and new vinyl. Go hang out here, browse and enjoy.

Upon entering, the two gentlemen behind the counter offered a rather wide-eyed reception, carrying…read morea slight energy of putting on airs. The rock section proved an eclectic affair... with pop artists like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter tucked in among the records and no dedicated Pop section in sight. When we inquired about used vintage players, one staff member simply pointed us toward Best Buy down the street, ending the conversation there. Despite these quirks, I did find a vinyl I'd been hoping for, and my friend also made a purchase. It's a three-star experience.

Great selection! Very well priced. Let's of diverse selection. Worth a visit for sure.read more

Nivessa is a vinyl shop on Pico with a solid curation of records. To get here, street parking will…read morebe your best bet and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have decent sized setup with fairly priced vinyls organized by artists and genres. All of the staff here are friendly and welcoming. Wifey and I found some pretty cool gems and ended up leaving with a Faye Webster vinyl we had been searching for. Definitely stop by for some crate digging and see what gems you can find!

They always have good music playing. They always have a large selection of used CDs, which is what…read moreI go in for. I have found vintage CDs of a favorite musician for a reasonable price, in very good condition.

So I got to LA early to pick up a best friend from the airport and I'm so happy I found this store…read morebecause it helped me kill time and I got some cool things Truly, a wonderful store! I got a handful of things that I think are totally affordable in my mind. I got a great value. They were nice enough to talk to for a minute

The owner is deeply knowledgeable about his wares and curates some rad tunes for your listening…read morepleasure while browsing his wide, well-organized selection of reasonably priced books and records. He has the gift of striking up an unintrusive, perfectly timed conversation---definitely a guy you could spend hours talking to. This is a very comforting, peaceful, nostalgic, and intellectually stimulating place to be---in stark contrast to most other places in Venice/ Santa Monica. As always, I'm particularly keen on supporting small businesses whose existences stand in quiet defiance against the offensively priced, soulless, consumerist corporate franchises that are most businesses nearby. I would certainly come back if I was ever in the area again.

A really great used book and record store where you can find a little bit of everything for a…read moredecent price. The inside is literally filled floor to wall with books and records which is a literal dream for a bookstore lover. The owner is also the nicest guy and plays some great tunes while you shop around. Also always available to help you find exactly what you are looking for, and knowledgeable in what he has for sale. We have been 2-3 times now and plan to make this a regular stop in the future!

A staple each time I come to LA! First time was back in 2005, I believe and it excites me each…read moretime! The type of place if you love music, movies, books and entertainment. It's got a lot of everything and super cool limited edition, obscure and promotional items due to being in Hollywood. It always swamped because everyone knows this is the place you go to just be immersed in the find, if that makes sense. Enjoy, have fun, but keep an alarm on because you'll lose track of time!

Fantastic music store. This is what they should all be like…read more I came in on a recent trip to see Cannons play at the Bowl. I stopped in the next day to browse. Let me say, I was impressed!! I have never seen a music store this big, not even in the 90's! I was able to find some albums I was looking for and I really enjoyed browsing the entire store. The staff was super helpful and we chatted about bands we enjoyed.

Service, selection and value. Love going here often. Clean and you can listen to records before…read moreyou purchase. Owners are knowledgeable and friendly.

High fidelity records is the best place on planet earth. It is also a place where music exists and…read moreyou can buy it, hence more reason for #1 on our planet. The people are nice too, so please look forward to that.

One of my new favorite small coffee shops in Santa Monica, good coffee, great vibes and friendly…read morestaff! My go to is the classic vanilla latte. Aden treats every customer with attentiveness and enthusiasm. Stopping by here on my lunch breaks is a highlight of my week. The atmosphere always makes my tough days a little lighter. If you need a pick me up, definitely recommend.

Endless Noise Coffee whips up a damn good Turkish coffee. The bold flavor reminds me a bit of…read moreVietnamese phin coffee, but the flavor profile is a bit smoother to my taste. It's brewed in a copper cup and heated by using scalding hot sand. Seriously. They have an electric sandbox machine used to boil the coffee, replicating the traditional Turkish method of brewing coffee from hundreds of years ago. I like the original Turkish Coffee and taking it black. The coffee is so smooth that you don't need milk, and in my opinion you really should experience the full aromatic flavors of the Turkish coffee without the milk covering it up. You get a little butterscotch on the side too. More than just a coffee shop, Endless Noise is a testament to human ingenuity and the creative spirit. Tucked away in what I (for lack of better words) call Santa Monica's "warehouse district," Endless Noise began as strictly a recording studio- and a damn good one too. The owner used to serve Turkish coffee to his clients. One day, he decided to start selling vinyl records to the community. Then, he started offering his Turkish coffee as well. Why not? I've been trying to grab a coffee here for two years, but I always made the mistake of coming on the weekends when they were closed. I don't know why I decided to try again today of all days, on a Monday afternoon. But as I approached the store and saw their door open for the first time, I felt like I was stepping into a dream and taking a break from reality for a bit. Shout out to Aiden, the incredible barista running this joint. What can I say? Endless Noise is good people through and through.

Headline Records in Hollywood is easily one of my favorite record shops to visit. The store has an…read moreincredible selection, especially if you are into punk, hardcore, and rare imports. I always appreciate how curated their inventory feels compared to larger chain stores. Whether you are looking for a specific pressing or just want to browse, the staff is knowledgeable and keeps the shop feeling authentic. It is a true staple of the music scene and a must-visit destination for any collector. I make it a point to stop by whenever I am in the area.

This is the best record store in LA. A great selection of cds, records, and band tees (as well as…read moreother merch). Prices are definitely affordable and Fair. The shop owner John is super fucking cool and helpful. I 100% recommend this place to anyone in LA. Ordering is just as easy, fast and cool too! Thanks again!

I reluctantly writing this review because I want to keep this book store a secret. This is the…read morecoolest bookstore I've ever been to. To top it off the employee was absolutely lovely and helpful. They have really cool vintage books of all genres. I could be in there for hours.

Open since 2010, this is definitely an eclectic and messy bookstore, but it's extremely enjoyable…read moreto peruse the selection and interact with a friendly staff. Inside is not as organized as many other bookstores and can be a bit challenging to find what you are looking for, but they do have a really interesting selection of choices. They don't have a dedicated parking lot, but it's easy to find street parking on the street behind or next to the shop. Pricing is very fair from what I saw, but I was unable to find any of the titles that I was looking for. They do have a mixture of used and new books, but if you're looking for a new book, you may have a bit of a challenge; however there are a ton of great used options. I would recommend to any bibliophile.

My boyfriend had just stopped next door at the pasta shop to pick something up for me when he…read morenoticed this cute little boutique on his walk back to the car. He immediately said, "This looks like something you'd love," and walked in while we were on FaceTime so I could look around and decide if I wanted anything. When he first walked in, the greeting was warm. They said hello, asked how he was doing, and everything seemed perfectly normal. But within seconds--before he'd even had a chance to browse--an employee, who I believe was the owner, asked, "Is there a reason you're filming?" He explained that he wasn't filming at all; he was simply on FaceTime with me so I could shop with him remotely. She then said they sometimes have influencers come in and that she'd rather give them a proper tour. To be honest, that explanation didn't make sense to us and felt more like an after-the-fact justification than the real reason for the question. No one had asked for a tour, hinted that they wanted one, or even had enough time to look around yet. It's a small boutique that's easy to browse on your own, and we were simply shopping like any other customers. What made the interaction especially disappointing is that my boyfriend is a Black man who walked in, politely greeted everyone, and was doing nothing more than helping me shop over FaceTime. Whether someone is on FaceTime, taking a quick photo, or recording a short video while shopping, they shouldn't immediately be made to feel as though they're doing something wrong. I can't speak to the employee's intent, but I can speak to how the interaction made us feel: unwelcome and unfairly scrutinized. We love discovering and supporting small businesses, and we fully intended to buy something. Instead, we left immediately because the entire atmosphere changed. We genuinely thought we'd stumbled across a hidden gem, but unfortunately we walked away feeling judged rather than welcomed.

Happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to stop in. Cool store but pretty pricey. Did a…read morequick once around but didn't see anything I couldn't live without especially for those prices. They did have a nice selection of products...everything from hand cream to clothes and kitchenware to children's toys. Would be a cool place to do some gift buying if you had the budget. Managed to find parking easily on the street and the employees were friendly and welcoming.