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Santee Alley


Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213) 488-1153
Best Alley in Town
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/30/2007 Posted by lifeserial

Santee Alley is a little escape from the norm in Los Angeles. It's not relaxing by any means, but it is a great place to feel like you're in another world. Cheap, discounted stuff that you'd pay a whole lot more for some place else--you can find it in Santee Alley. But it's not just good for designer knock-offs, it's also a great cultural experience. Next time you have a couple free hours free, I recommend you check it out. My pal got sweet retro sunglasses and a few hats. I got a bracelet and a bamboo plant. It's kinda bizarre all of the stuff you can find there, from CDs and DVDs to underwear and puffy jackets. Go early-ish, before the alley gets clogged with strollers, and it's definitely worth a look.

Pros: Culture

Cons: Crowded

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Editor's Review

L.A.'s answer to New York's Canal Street is the best place to find clothing bargains and designer impostors.  See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

Get there early. By 11am on Saturdays, the alley is mobbed with families and becomes impossible to navigate.

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  • Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

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