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The 5 best Black-owned gift shops in Los Angeles, 2026

Ranked by Google rating with at least five reviews. No pay-to-rank. Last refreshed 2026-10-05.

Bookstores, gift shops, home goods and the city's only Black-owned bait shop. EyeSeeMe in University City is the best-known bookstore in the group.

  1. Reparations Club
    No. 1

    Reparations Club

    5.0(243) on Google

    Bookstore

    South Los Angeles / 3054 S Victoria Ave

    Publicly listed
  2. Octavia’s Bookshelf
    No. 2

    Octavia’s Bookshelf

    4.9(156) on Google

    Bookstore

    Historic Highlands / 1353 N Hill Ave

    Publicly listed
  3. Malik Books
    No. 3

    Malik Books

    4.8(96) on Google

    Bookstore

    South Los Angeles / 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 245

    Publicly listed
  4. Shades of Afrika
    No. 4

    Shades of Afrika

    4.5(461) on Google

    Community-minded gift shop offering books, aromatherapy & beauty products, plus occasional events.

    North Alamitos Beach / 1001 E 4th St

    Publicly listed
  5. 45 Three Modern Vintage Home
    No. 5

    45 Three Modern Vintage Home

    4.4(33) on Google

    Furniture store stocking antique pieces, including retro, midcentury & estate items.

    Little Ethiopia / 1051 1

    Publicly listed

Questions about this list

How is this list of Black-owned gift shops in Los Angeles ranked?

By Google rating, with a minimum of five reviews, ties broken by review count. We do not accept payment for a position on this list. Featured listings are marked on category pages, never reordered here.

How do you know each shop is Black-owned?

Each page cites a public St. Louis source, such as a local publication or community directory, that names the business as Black-owned. Owners can verify directly, which adds a green Owner verified badge.

How often is this list updated?

Listings are re-checked against Google Business Profiles on a rolling basis. Closed businesses are removed. Last data refresh: 2026-10-05.

Last updated 2026-10-05. See all 5 gifts, books & home in Los Angeles.