Melrose Avenue Reviews

We went to visit the small eclectic stores that lined Melrose only to find they for the most part are no longer there. I hope it is not to long for this area to thrive once again but for now is is nowhere near is past.

Always a neat street to hang out and enjoy the 'sights' as well as shop! Stop in at Craigs Bar and restaurant! awesome food and drink and you might just catch a celebrity or two there!

Interesting clothing stores and galleries. You could spend a day here and not cover all of the shops.

There are a few stores to go into like DASH or Alexander McQueen but the best part of Melrose are the cars parked on the street!
NO need to take a tour if one is offered, but worth a quick drive through!

Love strolling the street--which attracts a fair share of wacky folks-- and browsing the vintage shops

Most of Melrose ave is amazing but some of it can get a little too funky for me. Nice shops, wish it had more restaurants.

Great for shopping! Personal favourites, Shoe palace & Dash (for Kardashian fans) a must do. On the corner of Melrose and Fairfax the high school has markets every Sunday $5 entry.

We had breakfast at a very popular restaurant there on a Sunday morning. The line formed outside the venue. I think it was the called the Blue -----? Afterwards we walked down the street viewing very different types of shops that catered to the young, tatooed crowd that lived in the neighborhood.

Had been years since I was here and stayed out of curiosity. Described as "hipster" but in reality, just another strip. A few good bars and cafes, but again, no better or worse than any major city in the world.

We love strolling along Melrose every now and then. Usually find lots of funky clothes in the shops and boutiques, and eat in one of the many restaurants. If you visit greater LA, Melrose should be on the list like Venice Beach, 3rd Street Promenade and Rodeo Drive.

I always enjoy stopping by Melrose Avenue when in West Hollywood. Lots of eclectic shops and restaurants and plenty of characters.

it's definitely better to go on Melrose ave and Melrose Place to have some exquisite shopping if you wanna do it in a cosy way, than to have the bling bling atmospher of Rodeo Drive, which is so name dropping and face hunting... you've got the best houses here, from Balmain to Marc Jacobs, situated in nice little pavillions, with the huge Design Center at the end... for art and fasion a real nice area... my favorite in whole L.A.

If you have 2 hour spare time during your LA stays, come to get the Thai tea at Alfred to boost your body and get sugar high before hitting some of the most instagrammable spots in the neighborhood. Try stroll down some of the lesser known alleys to get different angle from your friends' posts.

Melrose Ave is nice for a stroll if you want to see some unique shops. They are tattoo parlors, restaurants, vintage stores, and other shops like that. This area is great for window shopping or dining. If you are looking for a free activity , this would be great.

Love Melrose west Hollywood great shops and cafe's parking available (meter) adult atmosphere not much for kids to do .

Nice to pass through. Plenty of curiousity to keep you interested. Really in the end it is just an avenue like any other. Clean area.

We went to Paramount Studios tour and it was wonderful. Great photo opps. Lots to see and great history of the movies. Loved this area.

Geared for young hipsters. Trendy and inexpensive clothing stores, lots of dispensaries , head shops and moderately prices restaurants. Go to BluJam Cafe for breakfast and lunch. Great food, huge portions and wonderful staff!

Unique area
Great for shopping/Sight Seeing/walking or bicycling tours.
Great stores, Great shopping etc

Melrose Avenue is a very famous place because the shoes shops, coffee shops, restaurants , gifts shops…
Melrose Avenue became famous because the television series Melrose Place, you will find a long of the street many blocks of eclectic and chic shops, restaurants and drinking establishments.
Melrose Avenue is an entertainment destination in Los Angeles that starts at Santa Monica Boulevard, at the border between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. It ends at Lucille Avenue in Silver Lake. Melrose runs north of Beverly Boulevard and south of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Its most famous section, known as the Melrose District, is the West End through West Hollywood and Hollywood.
At the corner of Fairfax and Melrose is Fairfax High School, which marks the start of the Fairfax District.
One of the most famous landmarks located on Melrose Avenue is Paramount Pictures.
Melrose Avenue is a nice place to your visit!

Park on a meter..walk a couple of blocks, then move the car and walk another couple of blocks..there's shops for all styles and budgets and plenty of place to stop and eat or drink in between!

I live a few blocks north of Melrose and always enjoy walking on Melrose on my way to go somewhere. They say, "Nobody walks in LA"? This is one of the fun streets to walk on. Endless shops and a number of restaurants with outdoor seatings, great for people-watching. I don't shop there, but have a few places I go to eat at.

Fun shopping and good restaurants on the infamous melrose. It was close to our hotel so we walked and shopped and had fun with our teens. Some areas are sketchy though so watch how far down you walk.

If you need everything from open markets to the smarter end of retail walk the 15 blocks of Melrose Avenue. Eateries and bars of all kinds will also be also be at your disposal. The hop-on-hop-off buses will take you there so you can enjoy many other attraction on your way there.

There is a plethora of vintage, green, art, and tattoo shops on Melrose... not to mention some great restaurants. It's definitely worth going and seeing what wonderful treasure you can find, whether it's a purchase or a culinary discovery. Enjoy!

It's Los Angeles, it's just one of those places you gotta see. Take a long walk through LA and explore you won't regret it.

All sorts of restaurants and cafes can be found along this important long street. This is one of the very cool districts in LA area. Bars also.

This is a real slice of LA. There is something for everyone in fashion, dining, bars or just hanging out. A must stop for locals and those who are visiting LA.

There are lots of ‘fripperies’ used clothes stores. Lots of designers. Shoes. 2nd hand designer bags like LVutton. Those we visited were clean. Well maintained. Not too expensive. Its worth a walk if you like thrift clothing. Start at Melrose ave and La Brea street walking west.

Used to live a block away. Very trendy now. The Johnny Rocket's used to be a mom and pop burger shop. Lovely old couple ran it.

Must visit if you're in LA. Alot of great shopping and dining and photo opportunities. The kind of place you want to spend a few hours in just to explore. LOVE IT.

Melrose Avenue between La Brea and Fairfax is one of those unique Los Angeles shopping areas that should be visited. The variety of shops is interesting as is the variety of products available.

So much to see...shop shop shop. That's what LA is all about. Melrose Avenue is great. Prepared to wear comfy shoes and bring your credit card! Very fun...

You must shop this street if you come to LA - the independent boutiques are fun and intriguing even if you arrive from another large city !

Melrose is a wonderful street, so many indie stores to visit with many inspiring products. I feel as though I could have spent a vast amount of money here as there are very unique items that I feel would be difficult to find elsewhere. I really hope that the bigger chains don't start moving in as Melrose offers a refreshing change to other high streets and shopping districts in the world.

tons of great shops that goes on forever ! a bit redundant but still a great street to shop

Melrose Avenue is filled with fun shops and restaurants. The prices can be a little high but it is still a good time.

Low end junk. Terrible choices for food. You'll like if you adorn your body with tattoos and have little interest in quality food.

You didnt have a category for parents with older children( 20's)
Anyway....those are my travel friends
We stayed at an airbnb off melrose.
Melrose has fun shops, great places to eat and fantastic people and car watching!
I could walk up and down Melrose all day.
There are bars, cafes, healthy eating spots, yoga studios, fun walls to take insta pics!
Great spot....and looking at mountains and palm trees is an added bonus

If your like $100 used levi jeans this is the spot. It's great to wander the shops. Good Johnny Rockets right on the sidewalk with tons of outdoor eating. Still the hip area of LA.

Nice walk but with only few interests such as painted wall. If you really have some time to kill in L.A.

nice shops, nice cafe´s, nice resto´s
promenade for the rich, famous and euro trash
california dreaming at his best

Good place to walk around, shop and grab a quick bite to eat. Had a great time with friends exploring al the area has to offer.

a bit less high end but good designer shops and great restaurants.

I walked to Melrose Ave specifically to visit the DASH store (being a closet Kardashian fan). If you love shopping and people watching it's excellent!

DASH itself is great if you are the perfect figure with deep pockets. I will admit I did pay $11 for a souvenir water to bring home to my sister.

All in all check out Melrose is you have time to spare... To me not a necessary :s

Visit the Hat Shop @ 7627 Melrose Ave. and tell them I sent you! The red head and my name of course. I bought the best hat ever! Crazy fun shops all the way up. Take your time and do some strolling!

I haven't hung out down here since the 90's and going this past weekend was like a weird flashback because everyone there looked like they were in 1987, which was odd for me. I was expecting to shop in cool thrift shops with my 13 year old daughter, but they really don't exist there anymore, if you are looking for deals. Cool experience though and my daughter wants to go back. Lots of graffiti art on the street and little coffee and tea bars that she really liked. Lots of cool places for snapping pics too. I give it a 3 simply for the fact that I miss the thrift stores and stores that used to have clothing from popular TV shows that used to be sold along the streets here. Also, parking is a pain and I had to pay in 3 different spots.

I used to love shopping and eating on Melrose.
The shops are not great and the restuarants are boring.

If you want high end chains like Chanel and Gucci, this street isn't for you but if you are looking for LA style in the form of great boutiques, hair salons, antique shops, vintage clothing stores and cafes, be sure to pay this area a visit. I'd suggest starting at La Cienega...

best desserts in the world - try the chocolate tacos

Comme Ca, a bistro with full bar and a good menu, had good food, good service and valet parking. The Diane von Furstenburg store is in the same block!

It is located between Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
- This dining and shopping ara is most famous for Melrose District, with its alternative clothing shops looking a bit like a flee market. It looks different from the polish shopping streets often found in Beverly Hills.
- Melrose Heights, between La Cienega and Fairfax, has more upscales restaurants and shops.

Historic and symbolic. A chance to see the Avenue which inspired a theTV series. A show that made a lot of stars. Other than that it was just another avenue of many.

Love the Urff cafe near the start of Melrose, I think on corner of Westmont in West Hollywood. Excellent fresh salads, panini and good strong coffee, staff also very good. Then a good walk, cycle or drive along and there are many good clothing shops both new and retro.

It seemed to be just like the other streets with a few more pic locations Melrose and Laural was the hot spot.. where the MADE IN LA sign is

Melrose Ave. has something for anybody looking for extraordinary finds! Cool shops, unique fashions and vintage stores. Enjoy the shopping, and eateries.

If you love to shop like you see it done on TV this should definitely be one of your stops. You can cruse the streets, shop loads of boutiques, eat at quaint cafes, and let's not forget people watching at its best. I love coming here to just relax and shop.

The good part of Melrose Ave runs from Highland Ave where great restaurants begin all the way to the end at Doheny Drive. There are vintage clothing stores and fast food to elegant dining. Lots of people watching and activity in the street. Some shops are very hip and expensive. Plenty of places for selfies.

First off, I really like the concept of a shopping street more then a typical Mall. The Melrose Avenue was always very trendy, creative and still is but in recent years badly a lot of good shops closed down. Luckily there are some of the best shops in town left and so It's really worth a visit. When you want some original clothing and not 08/12 stuff, shop @ the Melrose Avenue.

Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA is an interesting area to visit. Lots of shopping and restaurants to check out.
Bring walking shoes.

A complete mix of unique stores, something for everyone. You're bound to find lots of one off items here.

Elegants shops.. Lot of Designers names picked up on Melrose Avenue. Sunday , Farmer Markets is worth it .

Melrose is filled with funky and unique shops. There are several places to eat. Give yourself at least 4 hours to really experience all that there is to see.

It is quite a nice walk, looking at various independant labels and there are many cafes on the way so it is very convenient.

My daughter adored the shopping experience while I could have gone without. Many of the stores carry the exact same thing so it was like walking into the same store over and over again... and the stores worth visiting you can find anywhere really. Robertson, Beverly Center etc. That being said, it was still a fun day and it made my daughter happy so we most likely will return to shop when we are in LA again. (People watching was pretty amazing though)

So many places to eat, shop, people watch, party. The late night LA comics talk about how kooky it is here. I think it's just fun.

So many stores and styles to choose from. I definatley loved that you could find items that you cant get at a regular mall. Definately a must for shoppers !

Awesome second hand stores and small mom and pop restaurants.

Street crime is out of control in Los Angeles at the moment. It seems to be higher in Melrose than other areas along with homeless . i would avoid this area.

I wasn't 100% sure what to expect, but I was surprised at how much Melrose Ave didn't look like what I thought it would. There is a great cafe, Urth, where you can eat and people watch, and I thought it was nice to walk around but not nearly as glamorous as I was expecting.

Good walking street, many stores, restraunts, people watching, quirky, has individuality while maintaining a good vibe

nice shopping area with lots of stores with different variety. good strip to walk and browse around.

We only had a few hours in a LA, and we spent them well on Melrose ave. We arrived early in the morning and drove around, while it was still quiet and all parking was closed until 8 a.m. Then we took a hip hop yoga class at Y7, which was the best commercial yoga class I've ever had. The we drove down to Urth cafe for lunch, while we looked for a parking spot, we also looked at the houses and shops and the scenery. Took a walk towards a park and look at the doggie playground, then purchased some healthy drinks which were actually disgusting to drink, but it was part of the experience. Then we headed back to LAX, which took us almost an hour, even though it's not too far, the traffic gets heavy. So I believe that it was a great idea to spend time on Melrose ave.

I thought this road would be lively but it wasn't. It was just a street for clothes shopping. Nothing original about it or interesting i found.

You park on the street and just walk a bit. That sounds a big strange in L.A. but on Melrose this is possinle. You find small shops and you see celebrity lifestile around

This is the destination for all your home decor, dining and entertainment needs. The newly opened Restoration Hardware mansion is worth the trip alone. Not to be missed is Table Art at 8024 Melrose Avenue, ask for Walter.

I walked to Melrose Spa, which is at 7269 Melrose on the evening of October 2.........it was a poor choice of times to visit, but if at all possible I like to visit a bathhouse when I go to a large city.

The Spa is a sex hookup business, simply stated............gay sex. Along those lines, my expectations were low, since it was Tuesday.

Anyway, this was one of the cleanest baths I've been to. My only real annoyance was that some of the walls and rails in the maze were sticky............that's a common issue in baths. The water in the hot tub seemed well-balanced and clean. There was a slight bathtub ring, but it was minimal, and could have been caused by one bozo that didn't shower before getting in the water. The steam room was nice, with what looked like new tile. I did notice that the hot water in the showers took a long time to get there; I showered cold, which kinda ruined the mood. I didn't see any trash/ wrappers on the floor. I didn't get a room, for financial reasons, instead, I got a locker. The lockers are right up front where the desk person can keep an eye on them. Most places have lock boxes for valuables, this one didn't, but padlocks on the lockers seemed adequate.

The desk person, there was only one (it was around 9pm) was a very nice, attractive young man which made my short, uneventful stay enjoyable.

I'll go back, but probably on a Friday or Saturday night.

Numerous unique shops make finding fun a certainty! Busy, vibrant, colorful! Worth spending some time walking around!

Great boutique's and restaurant's. Lots of people and good looking people at that. This as within walking distance from our hotel so glad to get the experience.

All the funky clothing stores and as much dining as you want, lot of neat people and it is still one of LA's hip chic areas. If you are searching for celebrities this is the area

Melrose avenue really doen not do it for me. It's full of random people just walking around and window shopping. I hate crowded places and hate people just standing around trying to be trendy. GET A JOB PEOPLE.

Melrose Avenue has been my must shop place whenever I get a chance to visit the states. It has great shops like Urban outfitters , American Apparell etc but it has great up and coming designer shops and loads of vintage shops. My son whom I can never get to shop or buy new clothes , was the biggest winner. There are so many urban street shops he was in heaven.

Full of interesting places to visit. yet another place in LA to drive along or try and browse. Melrose is definitely one of the cool ones.

If you're into Vintage clothing then Melrose Avenue is worth a visit to browse in the shops and I say browse because they are expensive. I would recommend visiting on a Sunday so you can go to the Melrose Trading Post which has lots of lovely things at much lower prices.

Disappointed ... insanely expensive clothing and stuck up employees. Would never recommend this place to anyone.

TRIP ADVISOR WROTE: "Sounds like it was just okay. Could you say more?" MY RESPONSE: No not really...another over-hyped tourist attraction...keep moving there's nothing to see here!

If you're in the area you can stop by and go window shopping or find some good eats, but don't go out of your way to come here.

This neighborhood and it's businesses are OK, but they were way better back in the 90s.

Broad road has luxurious shops and very good restaurants and cafes, beauty salons and gym . You have to visit also Melrose Place and la Cienega Boulevard . This region represents the casual chic lifestyle of L.A.

Okay...There are some cute shops that are worthy of patronage, for sure, but I don't like a lot of the styles Melrose promotes, considering that jeans with huge holes in them fetch thousands of dollars merely because the label sewn inside is "prestigious"...Also, so many of the clothes are poorly constructed.

There are three or four shops I do, and will continue to, shop at, when appropriate, but otherwise, use your money for clothing that suits you, not an image!

You can find some good places to eat and drink along here, plus a lot of good coffee. One of the hipper neighborhoods in the LA area. Or take a stroll and get out of your car.

So many funky little shops and stops on this famous drag. Whatever you're looking for, chances you can find it in one of the businesses on Melrose. Plenty of ethnic dining establishments. Not exactly fine dining country, but Mexican, Vegetarian, Chinese, and burger joints are plentiful.

great shops near cookides'n'kicks
good restaurant nearby : Lala steak house
easy parking on meters
Fairfax has a flea market first Sunday of month, go further into the market to find bargains, stalls near entrance are a rip off

Eclectic shopping from A to Z. All sorts of clothing from chic to cheap. All sorts of eateries from basic budget, Johnny Rockets, Antonio's Restaurant for margaritas and Mexican food. Fun "people watching". Jess Kalinowsky Bon Vivant!

Best place to shop if you're looking for different fashion, chic second hand stores, and high quality vintage!

From the best hot dog retailer in LA, Pinks to the Design Center on the west end, Melrose is still one of the hippest streets in LA. Like Venice Beach, a must see for first time LA visitors.

Lodas of tatoo shops and barbers with many restaurants and clothing shops. Have a stroll with your friends or alone.

Walking day out looking for something new . Lot of goth/punk sort of shops along the very long street with some nice shops at the far end . Apart from that not much else to report . I wouldn’t say it’s a must do

Great place to walk. Lots of eclectic shops to browse and good restaurants. I love the painted walls on the buildings which are always changing.

enjoyed my time ;here wandering along the different eclectic shops and cafes , very enjoyable way to spend a day

Melrose Avenue is a great place to spend the day when visiting LA! Lots of shops with vintage clothing, eateries, barber shops and you can even have your eye lashes done! I visited Blink Bar while on Melrose to enhance my lashes! This was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable experiences ever. Wonderful staff, beautiful salon with a zen like atmosphere. Love my lashes!

Melrose is definitely a great attraction for people who love fashion and shopping. Personally I think many of the same styles can be found downtown for a fraction of the price. Great window shopping and people watching tho.

With places like Johnny Rockets an American Apparel you'll find all kinds of things to do from smoke hookah or just shop some of the open coming fashion design that there is coming out of LA this is where the stars shop

I mainly head there for American Vintage and Boots.
Stroll among celebrities without any fuss. Lots of little restaurants that are a fave for residents and star-hunters, but also people who go about their life.
Expect shops of all sorts, from common brands to privately owned vintage clothing hide-outs where you can still get a bargain.

Loved walking around this area! Everywhere you look, there’s a great spot to take pictures - From the pink wall to the wall next to Carrera’s! Must visit if you are after photos you can post on Instagram 😉

If you are into shopping, this is your haven. Other than that, some parts of it is full of nice little cafes and restaurants. Other parts are just one over-priced clothing store after another. If you are a tourist visiting place, it's still a must, even for the sake of being able to say "been there."

Not a lot of stores....kind of sparse....some tattoo, etc. places and further down some higher end boutiques.

Quite the mix of cafes, shopping, tattoo parlors, smoke shops and more.

Shopping ranges from upscale consignment (Chanel, Gucci, Armani...) to bohemIan thrift shops to studded leather and lace for interesting nights out on the town.

There are also shops with new age crystals and aromatic oils as well as Hello Kitty and Japanese cute pillows, tshirts, and all things puffy art!

Basically you can have quite an eclectic afternoon browsing the shops and just enjoying the people passing by. Many are classic LA and many are from around the glove, taking it all in!

Enjoy!

Melrose is full of murals, great cafes, art, and lots of unusual shops, such as probably one of the highest end costume shops in the world. On a sunny day, it's always pleasant to take a stroll along Melrose, which just goes on and on.

Love Melrose always the first place I go to shop. Lots of bargains and good if you're into the odd one of pieces.

nope doesnt look like what you saw on melrose place, but still a sight to see. its a cool cali strip you dont want to miss.

Another place to stop by at least once on a trip to California, I have been here many times though. Celebrities etc.

eh, that is what I have to say about this place, mostly non-brand clothes that are overpriced, great place to people watch, you might also find some unique wear, clothing, hats, jewelry, but other than that, not the best place to visit when you are in LA

Easy to walk and shop. Several restaurants, coffee stops and plenty of local shops with Street wall mural art on the side of the buildings usually at each corner of the block.

A real crucible of expressions. Here, creativity spills over into every corner, offering an unparalleled visual and cultural experience.

We always take plenty of quarters for the parking meters and simply park..walk along one side, cross over walk back and then move the car up the road, best way to see all Melrose has to offer...loads of shops and places to eat, but as it runs for quite a length we've found this is the best way with limited time on the meters.

Although Melrose Avenue has lost some good brands through the years (Miss Sixty for example), it is still one of the best places to shop. Fred Segal, Marc Jacobs and Diesel are still worth a look.

An abundance of furniture. galleies and clothing stores, this is a cool place to shop until you drop.

I live a few blocks away. It is disappointing but this area as well as many parts of West Hollywood have become overpriced both to rent or buy merchanidise and attract very few of the original artist or creative types anymore.
Melrose Ave in the 80's and 90's was full of all kinds of shops drawing people up and down all day. Now it is spotty at best with many empty buildings. Unless you knew how it was, I suppose you think that a few clothing shops, or tattoo places, and few restaurants is great. Well It is only a fraction of what it use to be. I would drive down the street to check it out. If you see something then stop, It really is not worth devoting time as a destination anymore.

A long Avenue for shopping, great variety of stores and bars as well as a variety of budgets. Difficult to find a cab

The hip crowd abounds on Melrose Avenue. Beautiful botiques, diverse pedestrians, and good restaurants, makes this a must-do to pass some time while in the Hollywood area.

Melrose Avenue is packed with an eclectic variety of shops - there is something for everyone here. You also have Paramount Studios, which has been on Melrose since the 1920's -- a fun place for a tour if you have the time. It's just a street, though, not a tourist attraction.

excellent stores in close proximity to The Charlie. The end we visited had high-end stores, boutiques with known designers.

Melrose used to be a dump but in the late 90's, they have really fixed it up and now many things are super expensive, but you can find some fab boutiques and places to eat. I would recommend taking a lyft in the morning and walk around for some great vintage finds and then having a lovely al fresco lunch on the patio.

My friend and I spent a whole day on Melrose and boy did we enjoy our time.
We found everything we needed and much more.
I definitely recommend Melrose Avenue for some great shopping!

Melrose Avenue has an interesting collection of high-end stores (west end only), chain stores (American Apparel, Urban Outfitters etc), cheap clothing (some great bargains) and vintage stores. There's also some nice little cafes and restaurants and apparently a star or two can be spotted there though unfortunately we didn't see any!

I'd give Melrose Ave 5 stars on the west side of Fairfax and 2 stars east of Fairfax. However, if you aren't flush with cash, the east side can give you really affordable options. If you're in the spendy mood, you'll have endless fun! Helmut Lang, Kiki De Montparnasse, Sweet Lady Jane Bakery, Mulberry, Cavalli, Kitson, on and on and on!!

We drove down Melrose Avenue last week as part of our city tour and were pretty impressed with the size and prize of some of those houses. That being said, there is really nothing else interesting to do on that street. I guess that if you are part of a tour that drives you down that street, its OK but if not, not worth the time in my opinion.

Boring pretentious stores with the odd nice café here and there.
Was hoping for a bit more of a funky creative vibe.

The shops are interesting and quirky with some good fashion along Melrose. You need a full day plus to cover everything. Well worth the time to find clothing and accessories that you will not see on everyone else at home. The second hand
clothing shops are great for getting that layered fashion look. I enjoyed my shopping and brought back well curated pieces that give the layered look!

It was a place to be and to visit 10 years ago but now ! it is half empty and very cheap stores , if you like weird crowds and used clothing to buy , this is your place ! Just start by a visit in the biggest star bucks in LA , you will see thousand of people a day , just seat and watch the most bizarre crowd of LA , After just stroll down and try to enjoy a little bit of this very dirty place , no good restaurants in this area

Melrose used to be THE street for shopping in L.A.; now, not so much. There are still some interesting shops and some good restaurants, along with plenty of medical marijuana dispensaries and smoke shops. Things do seem to be coming up a bit on Melrose; stay tuned

Intersting to browse by, nice atmosphere, great shopping....

Went to the Kelly Wearstler shop, it was beautiful. However, it was a hot day and as there is little coverage in Melrose, we had to leave and go to The Beverly Centre

Love this streets because the art at every corner. Every 2 minutes I found something interesting.
I love the walking culture around.

We stayed in a AirbNb just 2 blocks from Melrose and Fairfax so we had a great area to shop. My sons (22 and 17) loved the many shoe stores along Melrose. I loved the air that was displayed on several buildings as we walked to a restaurant for breakfast.

I've heard, "cute boutiques and funky shops." 1st of all, nothing opens till the afternoon. 2nd, the shops are more like tattoo parlors and "intimacy boutiques." My 15 yr old was mortified. And it's very dirty. East of Orlando has about 2 blocks of very upscale shops. Dash is there and the main reason my daugther wanted to go. But everything is SO expensive. She couldn't get anything (she could afford the pencil).

Best tattoo parlors and boutique shops; watch out for the parking restrictions!

Years ago, this street was very fashionable by trendy Los Angeles standards. It has become dreadful, boring and shabby over the years but there are still some very fine places to dine.

My daughter loved the shops on Melrose! She was able to buy quite a few things that you couldn't find elsewhere. Prices ranged from very affordable to Really???

Melrose Avenue is fun and the shops are on fashion with a quirky edge. We brought stuff from DASH and a pet shop all reasonably priced. Worth a visit if you can.

Still a favorite place of mine to shop.. everything you could possibly want in a few blocks!
You will find one of a kind and unique clothing for reasonable prices...many stores have great clearance items in the very back.
The sales staff is often the store owner,so they are knowledgeable and helpful.
Wear your comfy shoes and enjoy the treasure hunt!
Lots of metered parking.

We went on a Sunday, which was a bugger because nothing opened until midday. The street murals were really cool and there is a mix of high end shops, normal retail and 2nd hand and vintage shops. I would recommend having some decent walking shoes and just stroll along taking it all in.

If you are in the LA area, I recommend you parking your car and walking up and down Melrose for the experience. Lots of great art work, great stores and very chic.

Back in the 70s when I first came here this area was a dump. I was wondering why we drove through it and stopped here on our tour and found it had been revitalized with shops, California "antiques", restaurants, etc. It's become trendy. Worth a stop especially as Pinks and it's hot dogs is here

Loads of restaurants and shops to enjoy , took amazing pictures and had brunch with friends ... great area to hang out ...

So many shops of closed due to the economic times but many are still open -- I miss the times when there were so many stores one after another but what is still around is still worth the walk -- stop in most of these shops and many surprises await you!

I went to Melrose Avenue at the insistence of my friends, and even they weren't sure what happened. Both admitted it's gone downhill a bit. The one positive I found was there is a Nasty Gal store that is beyond amazing, so that made the trip worth it for me.

The newest and hippest boutiques, local hang-outs and cafes can be found stretching along Melrose from Doheny Drive East through West Hollywood. Once you make it through the city, the street gets a bit more rough and edgy with local shops, some smaller restaurants, pizzerias and second hand clothing stores. The better shopping seems to be West of Crescent Heights. Don’t forget to experience the mini stores inside Fred’s on Melrose at Crescent Heights.

it was fun to walk around see everything in this area!

A little too trendy for my taste! But if you're fashion forward, and have that extra dough to pay for the trendy threads, you'll love and appreciate Melrose Avenue. Gotta stop by Fred Segal's to check out their perfume collection! That's the only reason why I come to Melrose, for the perfume at Fred Segal's!

Even Melrose is not anymore a trendsetting street but it's still very interesting and nice to even walk around ( I'm from NYC )

We went through it on a bus tour. It was interesting to see but that's about it. The tours give you info and facts. I'd suggest only going there is using a tour bus

Lots of great boutiques and restaurants and coffee bars and time tested walking street. This street has always been a fun place to visit and see something unusual and trendy at the same time

The snakepit ale house is a cool dive bar but good drink menu and some food. Nice open windows and nice during the day

I have been going to Melrose Avenue to eat and shop for many, many years. Good restaurants and good food.
Last week we even saw a celebrity shopping in the same store with us. Many stores to see with unique products.
A fun place to visit.

Carrera Cafe made us some cool lattes with "ripple options"! Delicious and FUN! Bright and sunny cafe with yummy food options!

Lots of novel
ideas, some truly great shop-and then, there are the restaurants! It's not the open anything goes area that it was in the late seventies, or 80's, people watching is no longer for the early pump scene, nor Goth: for me that just makes people watching more fun, "there's a game afoote. A3+

Helen and I spen most of a Sunday walking this area visiting the myriad of independent stores and enjoying the great coffee shops. The weather was perfect, the distractions first class. Can't wait to return.

The history,The nightlife. Doesn't matter where you go on the strip your gonna have fun and make new friends.

I loved Melrose, it is so alive and vibrant. Each shop is different, the windows enticing you to go in. Chic boutiques and tattoo/piercing parlours dotted along it. It was rather invigorating to go there as it was so different to most places in LA. There are some great coffee shops too where you can sit and watch life pass by.

Melrose Avenue acheived worldwide fame from TV productions, and the crowds have been comign ever since. Trendy, crowded, but still very Los Angeles.

It is a lovely street lined with fashionable fakes. Enjoy Instagram-worthy signs, buildings, wall art and more.

It is fun to walk the length of Melrose and see all the variety of stores with unique designs. Sometimes I feel really old and remember the items when they were really new...and then there are special stores that are artistic and like metal to a magnet I have to see more. The stores come and go as it is a competitve spot and rents must be high. Good California living day trip!

There are numerous clothing and shoe stores to choose from! Bring walking shoes because you can easily spend an hour shopping around. We used CC's transportation/car service(213-425-6891) so parking wasn't a problem.

Plenty to see and do. Hipsters all over. Shopping and food. If you're a local most places will bargain prices but they can spot tourists from a mile away.

I found that most of the merchants I visited delivered personal service and were welcoming, which is always nice. Perhaps they knew that I had money to spend? I would hope that they would treat those browsing the same way, but in this area one never knows. Street parking is an issue. There is a paid parking lot nearby.

Fun stores, funky clothing and a totally different feel from the rest of LA. There is a good assortment of restaurants, places to stop for happy hour and things to see. People watching was a lot of fun - it was generally cleaner then many of the streets of LA and it felt fairly safe walking the Ave. It's a area for young rich trendy people but I had a blast not being anything close to any of those things.
Shop employees were friendly when you popped in even when just looking. Your going to occasionally smell mary jane but that maybe is what makes the place feel so chill. I have been to LA many times but never stopped to get out in this area and I must say it's now one of my favorite areas to people watch. It's also close to Pink's Hotdog's.
Worth the stop and GREAT people watching!

This is a very nice place full of curiosity. The street is full of arts. There are curious people around, but not weird. More like artists, students and the guys who wants to be different to the mainstream. We loved it. This place is cleaner than the rest of LA.

Shopping not my thing but this is my kind of shopping. Pull up outside, go in buy, drive on.... more real world style than Rodeo Drive

Grab your girlfriends or boyfriends and take a few hours to just explore all the colorful and fun shops here! Beware of hefty price son things you could probably find downtown LA in Santee alley, but really the atmosphere and free spirit is worth a visit!

Ue the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf bathroom when you need to go, nowhere else has bathrooms! Be sure to check out the cool galleries too. I love this area, I usually buy a few small things and I'm happy. Shop on!

The street is lined with Boutiques selling clothing and merchandise not found in the Shopping Malls. Mainly privately owned small boutiques with those special items that make you stand out from the crowd.

Lots of stores and trendy boutiques if your looking for local designers as well. Good prices on clothes too.

If your into fashion or interior design then you should be making time to stroll down Melrose.
Plenty of household name interior design houses. Some of the world's most expensive fashion labels here too.
Cafe's and other eateries here too.

Still a trendy place where everything, or at least what you want is only a few steps away.
Melrose has it all and then some.

George Vreeland Hill

Melrose is choc full of cool little independtly owned boutiques, recycled fashion stores and vintage clothes stores. I should really stay away from the street because it causes great pain to my credit card, unfortunately shopping here is so enjoyable it is hard to say no!

Melrose provides it all, From artsy graffiti in the alley or on melrose, different boutiques and restaurants going east. Going west you have urth cafe, lucques, crossroads, and melrose place where you have higher end stores and restaurants fig and olive and Alfred's.

At the end of West Hollywood, a great walk through out boutiques, art work and traveling back to the past with so much memorabilia, makes this tourist experience unique.

I like that strip so much! There are clubs, bars, great breakfast restaurants, super cool clothing shops and places to have dinner. I am not able to describe you every single corner of it, just go there take a walk through the street and enjoy the diversity of the universe LA. has to offer you!

We recently wandered down Melrose from around Sweetzer (where our hotel was located) to LaBrea. It was a beautiful day and the window shopping and people watching was excellent. We watched the shops go from posh, to trash, to hip. The people (even the other tourists) ran the gamut of the same! It was an enjoyable way to spend a spring/summer afternoon and don't forget to stop in to the Village Idiot for a snack and a pint to refresh yourself!

To feel los Angeles is to experience its best culture and Melrose is where that is at. Enjoy shops and food, and walk up to Santa monica BLVD and you will be in touch with life in its wildest LA Style

You need to be prepared to spend a lot of time looking at crap but there are some goodies there. Some nice little restuarants as well.

Please try the Blu Jam cafe on Melrose!! Aamazing breakfast options. I am vegan and even i had some good choices to choose from. Plus all the staff was very friendly!!

Lots to see and do along Melrose. Good food, great shopping and nightlife.

Great place to visit. Lots of fun shops, places to eat, and street art. A great place to people watch and explore!

For artsy wall lovers- Melrose Av. could be your new paradise with the great variety of interesting painted walls throughout the street. Other than that, this is probably simply somewhere to walk down for leisure. The shops by the street are fun to visit if you feel like some cute outfit shopping though.

A bit gritty but that's what makes it fun! Outrageous stores fun inexpensive tasty food places. Just get out and explore it! Another great walking street in LA!

We went to Melrose Avenue after spending part of the day at The Grove. We walked ay least a mile each way. There were lots of cute boutiques that my wife and daughter enjoyed. While walking down Melrose, there were many Chabad individuals walking the street. We were stopped many times, asked if we were Jewish (which we replied with a yes), and then proceeded to pray and blow on the shofar. It was the first day of the Jewish New Year. Since we were away, we felt we did something to celebrate the holiday. Lots of characters walking around the area.

...now it's really bleek. All the cute, cool little shops are gone and replaced by the same dreck every other street and mall has currently. Boring. Kill some time there if you must!

Not as famous or as expensive as Rodeo Drive but the Melrose District is great to walk and eat. Plenty pf boutiques and cafes and people watching is fun vs craze in Hollywood.

An interesting strip of shops, cafes and restaurants. There is something for everybody here, from high end designers down one end to second-hand shops down the other. It also has the chain stores like Urban Outfitters. A mix of places to stop and eat/drink also. We enjoyed Melrose Ave so much the first time that we returned our next stop in LA, especially since it is outside as opposed to an indoor shopping mall (but in saying this the Beverly Centre is awesome for shopping). Melrose Ave is also relatively close to the Farmers Markets.