Green Living Guide to L.A.

by Cadien Clark - Citysearch Contributor - 3,348 Reviews - 58 Lists

Updated: April 22, 2009

Eco-living has never been so easy. Our town's been going green for years, so it's impossible to cover all the earthly bases in one list. Here's a start for anyone interested in making sure their precious green goes to ecologically sound businesses.

On this page:Eco-Friendly Shopping, Eco-Friendly Services, Healthy Markets.

Eco-Friendly Shopping

  1. 1 Living Green
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    10000 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    Go green with building materials and design furnishings that protect the environment without sacrificing style.

  2. 2 Avita Co-op -- CLOSED
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    8213 W Third St, West Hollywood, CA 90048 (map)

    Environmentally conscious fashion line spotlights guilt-free indulgences that are anything but "granola."

  3. 3 Boom
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    3239 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (map)

    Posh accents from this socially conscious Helms District design center heat up homes--without contributing to global warming.

  4. 4 Vert
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    1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Eco-chic boutique in Venice offers high-end beauty products, plus homecare, babycare and accessories made with all-natural ingredients.

  5. 5 Green Rohini
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    13327 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (map)

    Looking fierce doesn't mean hurting the planet at this charming Sherman Oaks boutique that makes green look good.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Little Seed
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    219 N Larchmont, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (map)

    Charming, stylish and earth-friendly, this airy Larchmont shop caters to L.A.'s most fashionable moms, babies and fun-loving adults.

  7. 7 Kellygreen Design
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    4008 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map)

    Earth-friendly green gifts and progressive materials for home projects supervised by Kelly herself.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Undesigned by Carol Young
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    1953 1/2 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

    Eco-friendly, casually cool women's clothes and accessories blend unique styling with sensible features ideal for urban or rural exploration.

  9. 9 Visionary Boutique
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    8568 1/2 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    One-stop-eco-shopping has come to West Hollywood: Magda Rod, founder of Wild Child clothing has opened a boutique on Melrose full of fashion-forward products that promise to do no harm.

Eco-Friendly Services

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Recess For Your Hands & Feet
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    8408 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Earthly delights: L.A.'s first legit "green" spa happens to be gorgeous, fun and, even, (gasp!) affordable.

  2. 11 Green and Greener
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    4838 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607 (map)

    Valley Village is greener than ever since this eco-friendly living and design center opened in June. Shoppers, contractors and design laypeople alike may select from clothing, paints, bedding, furniture and more.

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Robb OPI Concept Salon
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    12246 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)

    A stone's throw west of Laurel Canyon on Ventura, the progeny behind the powerhouse California nailcare brand has opened a fully equipped eco-conscious spa with cutting-edge accents and offerings way beyond manicures and pedicures.

  4. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ra Organic Spa
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    119 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 (map)

    Sumptuous skin and body treatments go green in a chic setting at downtown Burbank's eco-friendly spa.

  5. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fibermark
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    1643 10th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (map)

    Clean up without dirtying the earth via carpet cleaning and restoration services from this environmentally friendly chain.

Healthy Markets

  1. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Erewhon Natural Foods Market
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    7660 Beverly Blvd Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Vegetarians, vegans and macrobiotic lovers find plenty of offerings in this spacious health-food store.

  2. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Co-Opportunity
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    1525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (map)

    Health-minded shopping at Santa Monica's long-standing natural-food grocer.

  3. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    11737 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (map)

    Treat the body like a temple at the country's first national certified organic market.

  4. 18 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Santa Monica Farmers Market
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    200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Famous chefs and local foodies flock to California's largest--and most popular--farmers' market.

  5. 19 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Trader Joe's
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    263 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Fresh produce and gourmet frozen foods sold at affordable prices.