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Viewfinder: Walking and Shopping in the Heart of Hollywood
Patch visits some of the fun and iconic shops along Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday. We report our findings to you.
Hollywood is a shopper’s paradise. Along Hollywood Boulevard alone you can find everything from trinkets and t-shirts to army supply gear and high-end fashion. Here are just a few of the interesting items for purchase Patch found on Thursday.
At the Hard Rock Café gift shop it was hard to overlook the iconic t-shirt ($22), the adorable punk rock bears ($14) and the Los Angeles-emblazoned drumsticks ($17). 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 323-464-7625
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At the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theater’s gift shop you can purchase a wide array of Hollywood trinkets, including fun magnets ($1.99 to $4.95). 6925 Hollywood Blvd. Open 10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. everyday. 323-464-6266
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The Supply Sergeant is one of the more interesting shops on Hollywood Boulevard, providing a wide array of army supply gear and camping equipment. If you have a little fighter pilot in the family, they have a very cool Top Gun-style jacket for kids ($36.95). 6664 Hollywood Blvd. Open 10 a.m. to 6:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. on Sundays. 323-463-4730.
Black Myst
If you are in the market for a new hookah, a water pipe, cigars or incense, Black Myst will likely have what you are looking for. They have hundreds of items for sale, including a $2,300 water pipe. They also offer a smoking lounge and they stay open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. 6702 Hollywood Blvd. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 323-466-5288.
How fun is it to dress like a Hollywood starlet? At the Bettie Page store you can do just that. From fun dresses to cool retro shoes, they have everything you need to look like a million bucks, but, luckily, it doesn’t cost that much. The "Tatyana" dress ($138) is a favorite and a classic. 6650 Hollywood Blvd. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday. 323-461-4014.
Winner Gifts
Winner Gifts offers a plethora of Hollywood memorabilia, including t-shirts, shot glasses, hats and even Oscars (OK, not the real ones, but still a fun way to remember Tinseltown). The Oscar replicas cost $7.99 to 19.99, depending on size. 7007 Hollywood Blvd. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. 323-463-4659
