Shopping in Gardena

At City Grounds, a team of riders and cycle mechanics promote eco-friendly transportation by offering equipment and services for urban cycling needs. Knowledgeable staffers constantly seek out innovative equipment and accessories from manufacturers around the globe, stocking digital odometers by Blackburn, chains by Kryptonite, and Lezyne CO2 cartridges to combat against glass shards on city streets. They can also fit customers with bicycles for several riding styles including BMX, mountain biking, cyclocross, and commuting. Besides bike nuts and bolts, City Grounds also attends to riders' style with a selection of bold graphic tees as well as sleek backpacks and bags by Chrome, Herschel, and Manhattan Portage.

At Bella Mia Fashion, women can revamp their wardrobes, creating entire ensembles with dresses, blouses, pants, and skirts. Gals can garb themselves in current style trends without selling their gold fillings, as every article of clothing in the store costs $40 or less. Beyond apparel, customers can nuance outfits with accessories such as scarves, belts, and jewelry.

Port carries the sort of casual, unfussy menswear that characterizes southern California, from short-sleeved T-shirts in vintage washes to slouchy, earth-toned duffel bags. As noted by the New York Times, it “has a minimalist assortment of vintage finds and store-brand clothes inspired by the city’s nautical spirit.” Its wares include graphic-print tees that portray acerbic humor, cuffed shorts, and sweaters with stripey embellishments. In addition to its collection of clothing, the store’s cool-conscious staff maintains a blog and a Tumblr account, where they post images as inspirational as Mohandas Gandhi quoting himself.

The running shoe specialists at Runners High utilize a computerized foot-scanning machine to analyze arch patterns, weight distribution, and tickle zones in order to pair customers up with the right shoes. During 20–30-minute fitting sessions, customers stand on the scanner before running or walking in different pairs of shoes. Staffers can also examine wear patterns on the customer’s old sneakers to inform their suggestions. After analysis, Runners High can donate the used shoes to One World Running, an international program that promotes health, fitness, and nutrition by providing running shoes to those in need around the world.