It’s no secret that the City of Angels boasts some of the best shopping in the country – perhaps in the world – and whether you choose to browse a fancy mall to find that perfect pair of sexy stilettos or want to spend the afternoon strolling on a famous street in a legendary neighborhood, you’ll find it all here in Southern California.

From Westfield Topanga and The Village to The Americana at Brand, families in Woodland Hills are afforded the opportunity to explore the coolest and fanciest shopping centers while walking, shopping, eating and exploring – and, like almost everywhere in Los Angeles, you can find shopping centers in Woodland Hills of varying sizes and indoor/outdoor differentiations, all of which have become as popular with visitors as they are with locals.

Use the following as your guide to the best shopping centers around Woodland Hills, from ultra-fabulous to super funky – and everything in between.

Westfield Topanga and The Village, located at 6600 Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Canoga Park, is a beautiful complex offering an almost infinite amount of goods and products from leading labels and brands in the areas of luxury retailers, fashion, health and beauty, groceries, department stores, technology, books/cards/gifts, toys and hobbies, sports and fitness, entertainment, pets, photography and art, variety stores, home goods, health services and more. From Abercrombie and Fitch and Adidas to American Eagle, Apple, Baby GAP and Tiffany and Co., Westfield Topanga is called home by some of the most renowned retail names on the planet, and with a new dining and entertainment district slated to be unveiled in 2022 that’s poised to transform a long-vacated 160,000-square-foot former Sears department store into a must-visit destination, the future looks even brighter for this Woodland Hills hotspot.

The Commons at Calabasas, located at 4799 Commons Way in Calabasas, fuses a gorgeous open-air layout and distinctive Mediterranean architecture with lavish landscaping and dynamic fountains, making it the ultimate in shopping, dining and entertainment amongst Woodland Hills locals. Everything you need to celebrate the summer-into-back-to-school season is here: From your favorite brands and eateries to unforgettable events and places to cheers, shop and play. A mix of stylish boutiques, popular global brands and the latest trends in fashion, beauty, home goods and more await at The Commons, ultimately delivering an unparalleled shopping experience.  

NOHO West, situated at 6150 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in North Hollywood, is a long-awaited retail and entertainment destination in the heart of Woodland Hills with an all-new Community Plaza that brings the brands and experiences you love close to home, all while offering a place to celebrate local artistry and color. The architecture and landscaping of NOHO West exudes an eclectic mix of L.A. style, allowing for a truly connected community vibe…one that invites all visitors to enjoy everything from morning coffee to business lunches, date nights or family get-togethers.  While the complex is still being developed in many areas, retail stores are open for business. 

The Americana at Brand, located at 889 Americana Way in Glendale, offers world-class retail outlets, restaurants, entertainment and residences together in one jaw-dropping destination. Now an L.A. favorite, this gathering place brings together family and friends for a shopping, dining and unwinding indulgence that enables you to enjoy a little taste of the good life. The Americana at Brand also offers an array of complimentary guest services in the form of a Caruso Concierge to ensure all your needs are met, as well as American Express Gift Cards so you can give the present of premier shopping, dining and entertainment to your dearest acquaintances. And, when the hankering for the latest blockbuster hits, head on down to the AMC Theatres to experience an unforgettable cinematic foray that will have you talking about the film the whole ride home.

Northridge Fashion Center, located at 9301 Tampa Avenue in Northridge, offers the very best in retail to appeal to every taste and budget, from luxury items to your favorite national brands. Delight in a special something from one of 170 stores and treat the whole family to a meal at one of the myriad of onsite dining options, with some of the most notable residents of the Fashion Center being H&M, Charlotte Russe, Apple, Starbucks, Cotton On, Auntie Anne’s, Ali Baba Express Mediterranean Grill and Pandora. Northridge Fashion Center also offers expanded curbside pickup services with additional participating stores and eateries, and its representatives have expanded safety measures during the pandemic by way of additional hand sanitizers, increased cleaning and social distancing practices. 

Los Angeles County, by far, has the largest – and, we believe, most exciting – retail landscape of any single county in the United States. A lot of ink in magazines such as ours has been spilled about the demise of the shopping mall (what was once suburbia’s lifestyle nexus for oversized pretzels and chocolate chip cookies, earring kiosks and a girl’s first thong), but from what we have seen, L.A.’s malls aren’t relinquishing their grasp on cultural institution status…they’re just evolving, like everything else, with the times into the kinds of sprawling, ultra-modern shopping facilities covered in this roundup.