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Iconic Laurel Canyon Store Sold Amidst Controversy
11 Mar
Summary
- Historic Canyon Country Store has reportedly been sold.
- Co-owner Tommy Bina claims the sale occurred without his knowledge.
- Rumors suggest the new owners may convert the store into a liquor shop.
The Canyon Country Store, a bohemian landmark on Laurel Canyon Road immortalized in song by Jim Morrison, is reportedly on the market. Co-owner Tommy Bina voiced distress in early February 2026, stating his partners sold the establishment without his knowledge or approval and expressed concern over unspecified intentions for the property.
Another co-owner, David Shamsa, provided a different account, asserting that Bina was aware of the sale. Shamsa, who has co-owned the store since 1982 with three other investors, indicated that he and two partners wish to retire after 44 years. He dismissed rumors of a conversion to a liquor store as 'bullshit,' though the future of the beloved spot remains uncertain.
