LA Weekly

Sexy Shopping

Books

Circus Of Books

Catering to all lifestyles, Circus of Books is a specialty bookstore carrying a wide variety of books, magazines, gifts, smoking accessories and more. They carry an extensive collection of gay and lesbian literature as well as an array of all the top-selling books and magazines. If you’re looking for that hard-to-find porn title (we especially liked “Midget Crack Whores #3), you’ll likely find it here.

8230 Santa Monica Blvd. L.A. CA 90046 323-656-6533

V, MC, AE, DIS Open daily, 6am-2am

Conrev

With great prices, large selection of adult products in every category, and comfortable shopping environment, OC’s venerable ConRev provides shoppers behind the Orange Curtain myriad ways to push sexual pleasures above and beyond the mundane. Their staff is particularly knowledgeable and friendly (consistent throughout all of their locations) and their book section is wonderful (beware that an entire afternoon can pass by without notice once you pick one off the shelf). ConRev also has a wide variety of gag and party items that’ll leave you smiling.

1777 Newport Blvd. (#B) Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-1967

V, MC, AE, DIS Sun. 11am-7pm, Mon.-Thurs. 10am-10pm,

Excitement Video

and VHS, free membership, and virtually every category of adult one could possibly imagine (and some you can’t), Excitement Video has earned the reputation of the place to go for porn and alternative sex video. From Pam and Tommy to Paris Hilton and Kim Kardhashian, they carry all the celebs caught on tape, as well as hard to find titles in categories such as retro, fetish, classics, and specialty. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and they add titles daily to their giant collection. With an expanding toy, novelty, and lube section, this Valley superstore is a must visit when you just have to have that “Debbie Does Dallas” fix.

19317 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356 818-757-1916

V, MC, AE Mon.-Thurs., 10am-9pm, Fri.-Sat., 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

Extreme-novelties-videos & Gifts

Extremes features sexy DVD’s, magazines, lingerie, dancewear, lotions, fun gifts, and bachelorette party supplies in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. They’ve been in business for over 10 years and the service is both friendly and knowledgeable.

19212 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356 818-774-9030

V, MC, AE, DIS Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 11am-7pm

Freddy And Eddy

A sex shop run by and for couples, this unique adult boutique specializes in providing products and services geared toward spicing things up in relationships of all genders. Proprietors Ian and Alicia Denchasy welcome you with fresh (and free) cappuccino, adult toys, a lending library of sexuality-themed books and DVD’s, as well as friendly and relaxed conversation to help find just the right toy, lube, massage oil, or other sexy item to add zest to your partnership. Classes, toy parties, and private appointments for the shy are also available.

12613 Venice Blvd. Mar Vista CA 90066 310-915-0380

V, MC, AE, DIS Mon.-Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 12pm-6pm, or by appt.

Grateful Meds

Located just North of Melrose Blvd on La Brea, is a collective dedicated to offering the highest quality medication available at affordable donations.   We have a relaxed environment with an informed staff that can answer your questions regarding your needs.   We also offer a fine selection of glass and other accessories.

744 N. La Brea L.A. CA 90038 323-939-9111

Mon. - Sat. 11am - 10pm Sun. 12pm - 7pm

Pleasure Island

One of the few decent places in the South Bay, Pleasure Island carries the requisite adult toys, movies, bachelorette party stuff, books, lingerie, oils, adult games, and novelty items in a clean, well-lit space. Not a bad stop to avoid that drive up the 405 or 110 to the better known adult stores.

18426 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance CA 90504 310-793-9477

V, MC, AE, DIS Sun.-Thurs. 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat. 11am-2am

Tender Box

An adult store in Hermosa Beach? We couldn’t believe it, either. The Tender Box sells adult DVD’s, toys, books, and novelties in every genre, shape, and color. They’ll also help you arrange toy parties and cater to all sexual persuasions and categories.

809 Pacific Coast Hwy Hermosa Beach CA 90254 310-318-2882

V, MC, AE, DIS Mon.-Sat. 10am-2am, 10am-12am

Unicorn Alley

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, this adult shop caters to all sexual orientations, with a large selection of gay-themed items (hey, we did say it’s in West Hollywood, right?). Books, DVD’s, toys, lubes, and fetish items are all available. Parking can be a bitch, but where in LA is this NOT true?

8940 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood CA 90069 310-652-6253

V, MC, AE, DIS Open daily, 9am-2am

Wacko

Wackos is about the only place you can score a book on hot pinup girls from the 50’s, an art deco shower curtain, a skull candle holder, an Egyptian mug and a rubber ducky all in one trip. And this is why we love the place! Great for that funky gift that no one else would dare bring to grandma on her 90th b-day and definitely great for a sensory overload Saturday afternoon. Plus they do have some pretty killer art shows here and there’s usually parking on the side streets. Good times! Plus it’s right near an Ozzie Dots, the goodwill thrift store, and it’s across the street from Cheetah’s strip club

4633 Hollywood Blvd. L.A. CA 90027 (323) 666-7667

V, MC, AE, DIS