At 02Aspen yoga studio, about a quarter mile from the center of town, you’ll find sleek workout gear and casual wear plus extras like scented soy candles.

As befits its location in San Francisco's Mission District, this concept store offers a mix of cute, hipster and nouveau-grunge pieces. Favorite finds include succulent plants, limited edition lithographs and unisex flannel shirts.

Located in downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana, the world’s largest mall, is about a five-minute drive from Waikiki. A huge addition brought the total size to 2.1 million square feet. Its 260 stores include such luxurious brands as Gucci, Prada, Hermès, Bulgari, Burberry, Tiffany, Chanel, Escada, Jimmy Choo and Neiman Marcus. You’ll find a large Louis Vuitton store, as well as one of the few Chanel fine-jewelry shops anywhere. Not surprisingly, the restaurant fare is similar to what is found in most malls, with burgers and the like. An exception is the Tsukiji Fish Market, which offers an all-you-can-eat buffet and a market that sells fresh catches brought in daily. TIP: As the mall is enormous, you should look at a directory before heading out. Most of the luxury shops are on the second floor in the center of the mall, near Neiman Marcus.

Don’t leave the neighborhood without stopping at the big momma of new/vintage clothing retailers, American Rag et cie. Admittedly, it’s geared to a young crowd, but every age can love the connecting French housewares department and café, Maison Midi and Café Midi.

Owner Dave Allen has assembled a fantastic collection of 19th- and 20th-century European stone fireplaces and mantels, garden fountains and hand-blown glasses from his travels around the world. Large rattan spheres and seashell saltshakers make great gifts.

One of less intimidating jewelry shops in town, the Aspen Goldsmith sits right next to Brunelleschi’s pizza. The shop sells estate pieces as well as the work of new regional designers.

This quirky knitwear shop is the brainchild of a Venice local, and it stocks unique printed sweaters and tank tops in an airy, light space. Prints are unique and formulated in-house, ensuring one-of-a-kind finds for all customers.

Outstanding selection of men’s and women’s clothing includes boots of Spanish leather and luxurious leather jackets. Don’t miss the custom-made belt buckles (they’ll even make a reproduction of buckles worn by Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cassidy).

Stretching for two blocks along Ballard Avenue N.W. in the delightfully picturesque heart of the old Ballard neighborhood, this year-round Sunday market is a destination for locals and market-lovers throughout the city. The stalls sell fresh produce, much of it organic, cheeses, meats, fish, bread and baked goods, wine, and artisan crafts. There are also ethnic food stalls. Many of Ballard’s most delightful shops are open as well.

Baranof Jewelers is a luxury fashion jewelry store with a diverse and elegant collection in downtown Park City.

This charming shop, specializing in guidebooks, maps, journals and prints, with a section dedicated to Telluride and Colorado, also stocks major fiction titles. It also has a cozy espresso bar in the back with a tiny deck.

Housed in a charming beach bungalow along Cedros Avenue, this upscale home goods boutique stocks jute rope mirrors, block printed pillows, candles, rugs and more.

Black Bear Trading Co.'s owners, Robert and Valerie Franzese, capture the essence of ranch attire in this clothing and accessories boutique. The store specializes in customized cowboy hats and offers a wide range of leather boots, jackets (fringe included), accessories and silver-engraved belt buckles. The store has a loyal following by visitors from across the country.

This shop is a standout for its dazzling mix, such as a pair of root chairs and matching console table that once furnished Al Capone’s Wisconsin cabin, a large selection of Italian Lucite and chrome pendant lamps by Angelo Mangiarotti, and 16th-century ceramic jars covered in barnacles found in the seas off Indonesia.

A go-to spot for celebrities and TV shows, Bleu Clothing is a stylish boutique that is well-priced for its quality of clothing and accessories. The owner, Gabrielle, sources primarily from young designers and can offer styling tips.

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A regular presence at the renowned SOFA (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) annual fair in Chicago, this gallery represents a roster of well-known regional contemporary talent, including glass artists Nancy Callan, Dante Marioni and Jeremy Lepisto, Santa Clara Pueblo potter Tammy Garcia and Pueblo painter Sean O’Neill.

A lovely garden and home shop, Botanik has an artful display of objects that bring the garden indoors (leaf-engraved glasses and lily-shaped candles, for instance) and the comforts of home into the garden with well-designed outdoor furniture.

A cotton candy–hued dreamland, Bountiful stocks everything one's heart could desire, from gorgeous ceramic cake stands to vintage pill boxes and statement costume jewelry. Devotees rave about the wide-selection and friendly service, but be warned–prices are steep.

A visit to this big red barn with fabulous little shops and a few family-friendly places to eat has been a tradition since 1948. On weekends, celebrities and their kids eat at picnic tables surrounding an outdoor fire pit.

Occupying a bungalow in the Silverlake neighborhood, this homewares and artisanal foods store stocks everything from glass carafes and linen dishtowels to speciality jams and pickles. Afterward, grab an espresso and pastry by LA-based Valerie Confections and head to the sunny patio.

The family-owned jewelry and silversmith company from Italy sells its magnificent jewelry and stunning objects here.

Burning Torch caters to Venice Beach’s hipster crowd, turning out recycled, on-trend clothes and accessories for women. The collection is made from sustainable materials that are in step with the brand’s socially conscious philosophy. Shop for one-of-a-kind 1970’s sunglasses alongside Victorian fine jewelry–everything is for sale in the brand’s Abbot Kinney flagship store, from the vintage wall tapestries to the antique chairs.