California Travel Expert Veronica Hill offers a guided tour of the American Girl Place Los Angeles in this family travel episode of “California Travel Tips.”
Located in The Grove, next to the LA Farmers Market, this American Girl Store in Los Angeles is one of three major emporiums in the U.S. There are seven American Girl stores in all.
Selling for roughly $100 each, American Girl dolls are one of the country’s hottest collectibles. Even Oprah Winfrey is a fan.
Set aside at least 3 hours to tour this amazing complex, which is packed to the rafters with American Girl dolls, books, clothing, and accessories. On the weekends, there are always fun crafts and activities going on.
In the Doll Hair Salon, your child’s American Girl Doll can receive a new hairstyle, or get her ears pierced. There are more than 50 hairstyles to choose from! Well-loved dolls in need of special treatment can check in to the American Girl Doll Hospital for a 2-week stay.
In the American Girl Photo Studio, your little girl can get her picture on a souvenir copy of American Girl Magazine. For the ultimate day trip, enjoy a meal at the American Girl Cafe, one of the signature experiences at the store. Your child’s American doll girl gets her own Treat Seat. And she doesn’t have a doll, there are plenty to borrow.
Each meal begins with a warm cinnamon roll, and your choice of drink. The pink lemonade is always a hit! Kids can enjoy entrees like hot dogs, pizza or buttered noodles, while grown-ups can order more sophisticated fare such as Pasta Pomodoro or Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia. Every meal ends with a delicious Flower Pot Chocolate Mousse, served with a sugar cookie and heart-shaped cake. There’s even a souvenir hair bow to take home.
One of the most popular features at the store is the Just Like You Boutique. Kids can buy a doll that resembles them most, and then get kid-sized pajamas, dresses or outfits to match. You can even buy coordinating swim suits! The second level is home to the adorable Bitty Baby Dolls and American Girl Character Boutique, where you’ll find historical displays about American Girl dolls like Kaya, Felicity and Julie, the 1970s girl. Each 18-inch doll comes with a matching book, and you can go wild with the matching accessories.
We were in love with the cool tree house for Kit Kittredge, and camper set for American Doll of the Year, Lanie Holland. If you want to make a weekend of it, several Los Angeles hotels offer special American Girl Los Angeles hotel packages that include a bed for your doll! Participating hotels in LA include London West Hollywood and The Orlando, among several others. The store’s concierge can assist with suggestions. Be sure to ask for a personal shopper, which is a complimentary service at the store. You even get your own private check-out room.
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April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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@totallyamericangirl3 You should! What a fun place!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I’ve gone there so …
I’ve gone there so many times I should work there
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
@alexasw9 Beverly …
@alexasw9 Beverly Hilton, Peninsula Beverly Hills, London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire, Le Parc Suites and The Orlando.
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
what are the hotels
what are the hotels
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
OMG You have 24 …
OMG You have 24 dolls I never noticed that: )I am also happy about your doll being cured: )
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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@americangirldoll672 Thanks! Hope you can make it to the LA store sometime. You’ll have so much fun. I’d love to go to New York, if only for the shopping and restaurants!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
omg your daughter …
omg your daughter is sooo cute!
btw i love american girl but i only went in New YOrk
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
@ddnisa Fun!
@ddnisa Fun!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I went there a …
I went there a couple weeks ago and for my bday party it is sooooooo awesome I go a lot
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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@pjcountryclogger22 Beverly Hilton, Peninsula Beverly Hills, London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire, Le Parc Suites and The Orlando.
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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@CaliforniaTravelTips
we have no idea yet do u know the names of any hotels that give you american girl doll beds like you said above?
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
@ddnisa Very cool! …
@ddnisa Very cool! I hope you have a wonderful time. What hotel did you choose?
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
i have 24 ag dolls …
i have 24 ag dolls =) i love them but ive never been to the actual ag place my mom and i are saving up to go to one we were going to go to the denver one but now that we saw this video we a re going to the L.A one because of the hotel and beds for ur doll =)
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
My daughter loves …
My daughter loves Elizabeth. She bought her during our visit.
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
It seems like a …
It seems like a very fun place to work!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Kit is very cute!
Kit is very cute!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I have Kit …
I have Kit Kittredge (Margaret Mildred Kittredge). I was going to get a just like you doll at first, but none of them resembled my short blonde hair and blue eyes, so I got kit, and shes my historical just like you doll!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
when i grow up I …
when i grow up I WANNA WORK IN AG PLACE!!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
cool, i have two
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cool, i have two
too bad there’s no store where I live.. ;(
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
im getting …
im getting elizabeth on my birthday
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
i love american …
i love american girl dolls! i have 3 dolls and i’m going to get a bitty baby too! i absolutlly LOVE them!
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Cute. My daughter …
Cute. My daughter has Elizabeth.
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
i got felicity. she …
i got felicity. she is very pretty.
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Sounds fun! What …
Sounds fun! What did you pick up while you were there?
April 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am
we went to the …
we went to the dallas store and it was SO fun it was like a dream come true but its kind of hard to find if you stay at a certen place because u have to go around the galleria and then thee is a entry way into the mall and you see this sign that saya u have to walk some more to the doll store(basicly) but for me is was more like a run. it wasnt very big but it was like a big store.