Inside Beverly Hills
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INSIDE BEVERLY HILLS A DAY IN BEVERLY HILLS • Next, visit the sprawling grounds of Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate, the former home of a If you have just one day to spend in Beverly Hills, how will you see it all? prominent oil tycoon’s son and backdrop This full-day itinerary will help you make the most of your time here. for numerous films such as Spiderman, X-Men and The Social Network. The views are not to be missed from this • Begin your day with breakfast at The Beverly • Now that you’ve had your morning meal, historic estate. Hills Hotel’s celebrated Polo Lounge - a stop by the Beverly Hills Visitor Center favorite hot spot for Hollywood dealmakers to pick up a self-guided walking tour and • Wind down the afternoon with a luxurious and generations of celebrities. Or for more explore this walkable city on your own. spa treatment. From diamond facials to Chaumont Bakery & Café local flavor, try Nate ‘n Al or The Farm of Make sure to visit the plethora of art eucalyptus steam rooms, Beverly Hills Beverly Hills. galleries of Beverly Hills exhibiting some sets the standard for rejuvenation. There’s of the biggest names in contemporary and La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly TREAT YOURSELF fine art. Hills, Thibiant Beverly Hills, Tomoko Spa or The Peninsula Spa at The Peninsula Beverly • Afterward, experience world-class shopping Hills, to name a few. In recent years, Beverly Hills has evolved along Rodeo Drive, the crossroads of into an epicenter for gourmet and culinary fashion and entertainment. Don’t miss the specialties. Chocolate lovers have an array quaint cobblestoned Two Rodeo and be of delectable options, including gourmet sure to explore beyond this legendary chocolatiers featuring champagne truffles shopping haven to Beverly Drive, Brighton at Teuscher Beverly Hills, classic French Way and Wilshire Boulevard, where you macarons at Ladurée Beverly Hills, handmade will find the titans of luxury retail such as confections at Edelweiss Chocolates and Neiman Marcus and Saks Fith Avenue. Diane Kron’s signature chocolate-covered • If shopping has left you famished, savor strawberries at Kron Chocolatier. A decadent a quick bite at favorites, like Urth Caffé, Sprinkles cupcake will make you think you’re Walter’s Cafe or the original California in heaven, whether you purchase it in-store or Pizza Kitchen on South Beverly Drive. at the original 24-Hour Sprinkles ATM. The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills offers some of the rarest gourmet cheeses from around the world. Mineral Pool at The Maybourne Hotel • Thoroughly rested, enjoy fine dining in the evening at one of Beverly Hills’ renowned TOURS restaurants such as: Mr. Chow, Mastro’s Steakhouse, La Scala Beverly Hills, or Spago, TREATS Wolfgang Puck’s flagship eatery. INSIDER TIPS Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate LoveBeverlyHills.com Ladurée Beverly Hills 2/21 VISIT LIKE A LOCAL • Enjoy special events throughout the year, • After a workout, grab a refreshing juice at the fun by visiting stores or any of the pet such as a summer concert series, art festivals one of Beverly Hills’ juiceries, including friendly hotels. While you are out exploring and classic car shows. Joe & The Juice, Kreation or Pressed Juicery. Beverly Hills, grab a handmade gourmet • The incredible shopping opportunities go • With several delicatessens and markets treat at Sprinkles for you and your pet. The beyond Rodeo Drive. Explore adjacent throughout Beverly Hills, pick up a quick city’s Community Dog Park is open daily streets (Beverly and Cañon Drives, Brighton sandwich or salad at Alfred Coffee or for Beverly Hills residents and their guests, Way), nearby “SoBev” (South Beverly Il Tramezzino and join the crowd in one of people who work in Beverly Hills and hotel Drive) and Wilshire Boulevard’s famous Beverly Hills’ beautiful public parks, such as guests who register their pets online. Department Store Row. Beverly Gardens Park. • Visit LoveBeverlyHills.com for a list of The Peninsula Beverly Hills • Many of our hotels feature stunning rooftop additional things to do throughout the city. • If it’s Sunday, be sure to stop by the weekly pools with incredible views of our city Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market - 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. A CITY WITH VILLAGE CHARM and the surrounding Hollywood Hills. For updated information on unique Not a hotel guest? Not a problem. Stop • When you dine al fresco at one of our many things to do in Beverly Hills, follow us: in for a cocktail at sunset to enjoy the outdoor cafés, you’re not only sampling breathtaking views at The Maybourne some of the finest cuisine around, you’ve Covering less than six square miles, Beverly Hills is Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, also got one of the best seats in the house VisitBeverlyHills Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills or Waldorf for people watching. a walkable city, centrally located within greater Los LoveBevHills Angeles. Known for its iconic storefronts, world-class Astoria Beverly Hills. accommodations, innovative restaurants and state-of-the- • Beverly Hills has some of the best happy hours LoveBevHills in Los Angeles. Many restaurants begin their art spas, the city offers beautiful weather year-round and happy hours as early as 4 P.M., so grab a LoveBevHills is filled with picturesque tree-lined streets and manicured friend and a couple barstools at Héritage Fine parks and gardens. Whether you’re seeking a blissfully Wines, Porta Via, Ocean Prime or Wally’s #LoveBevHills Beverly Hills. romantic weekend, a family trip of a lifetime or an event to • In Beverly Hills, our pets are part of the LoveBeverlyHills.com remember, Beverly Hills can cater to everyone’s needs. family too and many businesses are pet- friendly. Your four-legged friend can also join • Walking is still the best way to see the sights here. To truly get an insider view of Beverly Hills, slip into a comfy pair of shoes and be on your way. If you want to pick up the pace, Ocean Prime Beverly Hills there are several beautiful jogging paths • Visit one of our “originals”: California Pizza along North Santa Monica Boulevard in Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Nate ‘n Al, Beverly Gardens Park. Sprinkles Cupcakes, and GEARYS Beverly • Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of Hills – these are the household names that all studios, such as Pure Barre, SoulCycle got their start in Beverly Hills. and Upgrade Labs at The Beverly Hilton. “Hymn of Life: Tulips” by Yayoi Kusama at Beverly Gardens Park.