Retail & Shops across the Los Angeles metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned retail & shops businesses across the Los Angeles metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Shopping in Los Angeles splits between the walkable strips and the big centers. La Brea and Fairfax hold the independent clothing and design stores, Leimert Park keeps its own small commercial village around Degnan Boulevard, and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw anchors the shopping in that part of the city. Plenty of makers here sell mainly online and still keep a counter or take appointments locally, which is worth asking about before you drive over.
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Where they are across the Los Angeles metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Los Angeles
- Malik Books, Los Angeles (ZIP code area)
- Plantiitas, Long Beach (street address)
- Shades of Afrika, Long Beach (ZIP code area)
- Union LA, Los Angeles (ZIP code area)
Shopping local in Los Angeles? Start with these.
Short guides to finding brands worth buying from, checking a claim before you spend, and making a small shop's day with a review.
Guides for shopping well
Reading picked for retail & shops and for the Los Angeles metro.
AAPI-Owned Brands to Support in 2026: How to Find, Verify, and Buy Better
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Veteran-Owned Brands to Support in 2026: How to Buy With Respect, Not Clichés
12 min read
Disability-Owned and Accessibility-Forward Brands to Support in 2026
13 min read
How to Verify a Business Is Really Diverse-Owned Before You Buy in 2026
9 min read
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Where to be around Los Angeles
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
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More across the Los Angeles metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many retail & shops businesses are listed across the Los Angeles metro?
Five right now, in Los Angeles and Long Beach. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a retail & shops business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a retail & shops business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.