Official Visitor's Guide 2020

Home , Americana at Brand, Angels Flight, Avalon Boulevard, Beach Cities, Beverly Gardens Park, California Tour

LOS ANGELES OFFICIAL GUIDE OFFICIAL VISITOR’S LOS ANGELES

PRESENTED BY THELOS ANGELES TOURISMCONVENTION & BOARD Official Visitor’s Guide 2020

2020 discoverlosangeles.com discover los angeles LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD download the app Fly above it all to the City of Angels. Cast yourself in the leading role during your next trip to the City of Angels. Stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, take in the action along Venice Beach or satisfy your inner foodie along the Sunset Strip. Discover Tinseltown with American — L.A.’s #1 airline.

Book your LA adventure at aa.com

WELCOME! Dynamic L.A. Ô đÈ¦Èä×× á®÷Ɋ ä½áä× ½½þ®÷×Ú®áþɉ

Welcome to Los Angeles, a dynamic, ever-evolving destination that thrives on authenticity and the unexpected. An inclusive place where everyone is welcome, the city proudly DODGER STADIUM celebrates its rich ethnic and cultural diversity throughout its distinct neighborhoods. A long-standing beacon for dreamers and innovators, L.A. is a city where new ideas are exchanged without judgment or limit. That’s why the world’s greatest artists, entertainers, and movers and shakers call it home. With its endless array of arts and cultural opportunities, L.A. offers visitors inspiration and creativity to discover around every corner. The current epicenter of culinary creativity, Los Angeles is home to influential tastemakers who unconventionally push the boundaries of experimentation. Our vibrant mosaic of cultures is magnified throughout our culinary landscape with an incredible breadth of world cuisines encompassing Mexican, Korean, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Japanese, and more. The destination’s latest and greatest offerings are curated in this Los Angeles Visitor’s Guide, which showcases must-see experiences, hidden gems, and visitor services. Be sure to download our free Discover L.A. app to unlock even more content SUSHI GINZA ONODERA, WEST HOLLYWOOD and to create an L.A. experience that’s tailored to your personal preferences. ROW DTLA As you share your memories with friends and family on social media, tag #discoverLA so we can engage during your visit. Don’t forget to follow Discover Los Angeles on Facebook, @DiscoverLA on Twitter and Instagram, and DiscoverLA on Pinterest. Whether it’s the magic of a movie studio, the glamour of awards season, the beauty of Griffith Park, or the serenity of a stunning sunset, the possibilities in Los Angeles are truly limitless. No matter what you choose to do, I hope you create treasured memories in our City of Angels.

Ernest Wooden Jr. PRESIDENT AND CEO

LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD GIBBS KATIE BOTTOM:

» For a digital version of the Los Angeles Ofﬁcial Visitor’s Guide, visit discoverlosangeles.com. Discover Adventure Some things in life just can’t be described. And to truly understand them, you must experience them yourself. Join us for our 10th Anniversary on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, a hidden gem on the Los Angeles Coast.

|TERRANEACOM|TERRANEA

10 18 31 66

18 Dining Hubs destinations showcasing Airport Report Features Centers of gastronomic the art of filmmaking 78 LAX Leads the Way diversity throughout the city and a filmmaker’s art. Multibillion-dollar changes Welcome! turn out creative spins on dishes 2 Dynamic L.A. are underway at Los Angeles’ from around the globe. Plus, Explore Regions/ major gateway, with more Be a part of our creative, two dozen L.A. restaurants Neighborhoods culturally diverse city. on the horizon. receive coveted Michelin stars. ǻǹ½× á®Ã§®Č×ÃÚ To experience the true WHAT TO DO IN L.A. Planning Your Trip Entertainment character of Los Angeles, Active Hot Spots 82 Up on L.A. Adventures spend time in some of its What to expect during your 22 One Day in L.A. unique neighborhoods, from stay and how to learn more. 8 Just for Kicks Colombian-born rising star the eclectic vibe in Downtown Los Angeles Football Isabella Gomez picks prized to the breezy beach culture The Directory Club winger Carlos Vela places to dance, late-night snack, of the communities along Your guide to where to dishes on his favorite and shop in her adopted city. the coastline. things about Los Angeles. stay, what to do, and where to eat in L.A. 24 On Location Shopping 10 Game On! See familiar film sites, studio 66 L.A.-Made 86 Visitor Activities Where to catch a game in back lots, famous costumes, and Take home some of the ǹǸǸ đÚʱä½áä× this buzzing sports hub. where the stars walk the red city’s flavors, fashions, and 104 Dining carpet to receive their iconic fun, and shop like a local at 14 Out for Fun 113 Nightlife golden statues. retailer collections ranging See exotic animals on from splurge-worthy centers 115 Shopping a wine-tasting safari, and Cultural to bargain-hunter outlets. 117 Visitor Resources take in majestic L.A. views Sensations from a mountaintop, a ǹǹȁ PÈđÚʱ ǺǾÃ§ §®Ã§ø®á«đ Getting Around \× ÃÚÔÈđ á®ÈÃ helicopter, and a Ferris wheel. Museum of Contemporary 72 Ticket to Ride 122 Accommodations Culinary Delights Art director Klaus Biesenbach A far-reaching transit shares some of the discoveries system and bike-share 16 Global Dining ON THE COVER he’s made since his 2018 opportunities lay the Restaurateur and chef Venice Pride Flag Lifeguard move to Los Angeles. wonders of the city at Vivian Ku shares a tour Tower, Venice Beach your feet. of world cuisines within 28 On Exhibit the bounds of L.A. Take in 15 world-famous Calendar of Events works residing in permanent 74 Make a Date with L.A. collections and more than You won’t want to miss a dozen free-admission what the city has in store. exhibits—and be on the

lookout for four new LLC PHOTOGRAPHY, JAYZOMBIE TIGER: EM GO GET AVENUE; LANGLEY E. GENO FRAZIER, CALIFORNIA: OF BANC

PARTNERS Online savings may not apply to same day purchase of 1-Day General Admission. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19) Jurassic World is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2019 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. 19-ADV-28775 LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD face to face Come with a world of masterpieces 633 West 5th Street, Suite 1800 Los Angeles, CA 90071 www.discoverlosangeles.com

&KLHI$GPLQLVWUDWLYH2IÞFHU Adam Burke

&KLHI0DUNHWLQJ2IÞFHU Don Skeoch

Vice President, Marketing John Boudouvas

Director, Membership & Advertising Sales Norton Erika Hartmann

Simon Director, dineL.A. Museum Stacey Sun Director, Brand Marketing Julie Grau

Nor ton Simon Museum Director, Domestic Communications Denise Lengyeltoti 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91105 626.449.6840 general information | 626.844.6980 group tours www.nortonsimon.org

CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS

5900 Wilshire Boulevard, 10th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.801.0100

Publisher Josef Vann

Director, Content Strategy & Solutions Mitch Getz

Editor-in-Chief Kathy Nenneker

Integrated Account Directors Brittany Brombach, Michelle Gisler, 6DPDQWKD*UHHQÞHOG'DQD+HVV Mat Jongsma, Jennifer Kirkley

JOIN THE To advertise, contact Mitch Getz 323-801-0014 [email protected]

AT Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Members as of November 2019. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. Copyright © 2019 by Los Angeles Tourism, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval THE MAGIC FLUTE – photo: Cory Weaver system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Los Angeles Tourism, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. Los Angeles Tourism and Los Angeles Magazine Custom Publishing make no endorsement, representation, or warranty TICKETS FOR ALL BUDGETS: LAOPERA.ORG | 213.972.8001 regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and Los Angeles Tourism and Los Angeles Magazine Custom Publishing shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission, or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for 6 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. STAY AND PLAY ON LA’S BEACH.

Santa Monica is just 8 mi/13 km from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Base your stay beachside with 41 hotels, from luxury to budget, 400+ dining options and world-class shopping all centrally located to greater Los Angeles.

Visit santamonica.com

visitsantamonica gosantamonica seesantamonica W ACTIVE ADVENTURES

Just for Kicks Los Angeles Football Club winger Carlos Vela dishes on his favorite things about Los Angeles.

8 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

It’s almost too perfect that his last name is Vela. In Spanish, vela means candle. And On days when he isn’t blistering soccer balls net-ward and since becoming the first designated player signed by the bringing crowds at Banc of California Stadium to their feet, Vela Los Angeles Football Club (lafc.com) in 2017, wingman Carlos and his family have several top spots around town. Some of their Vela has simply been on fire. favorite restaurants are Élephante (élephante/la.com), a high-end How else to explain his meteoric rise to Major League Soccer Italian eatery in Santa Monica, and Nobu (noburestaurants.com/ (MLS) legend status? In July 2019, Vela set a record as the fastest losangeles), the L.A. location of chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s sushi player in MLS history to score 20 goals. In 2018, he was named to chain. Vela also likes to take advantage of the city’s climate and the prestigious MLS Best XI, an honor bestowed upon the best 11 diverse natural settings by spending time outdoors with his kin. players in the league, and he was a major factor in helping LAFC Not surprisingly, Vela likes other sports in addition to soccer. become one of only four clubs in MLS history to reach the playoffs If the Vela clan is heading out to cheer on other local teams, it’s in its inaugural campaign. usually the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center (staples Put simply, in his first two years with the six-year-old LAFC, center.com)—Vela himself is a fan of LeBron James—or the Mexican-born Vela has become one of the biggest stars in the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium (losangeles.dodgers. sport, and has established himself as a role model for young soccer mlb.com). While Vela enjoys visiting both of those sports venues, fans, both in L.A. and around the world. He also loves the diverse he loves his home turf best. “Nothing is better than Banc of city of Los Angeles and the fans of his sport who call it home. California Stadium,” he says. “[The fans] are like our family,” says Vela, 31. “When we Between Vela’s success on the field and his passion for the city started this project, we said we wanted to build a great club that is he now calls home, it’s clear the love affair between Los Angeles inclusive, a club that can bring everyone together. We bring goals and Carlos Vela is off to a great start. Here’s hoping his light and great football to our fans because they are with us every game. shines brightly in the City of Angels for many years to come. We are proud of this club and proud to play for our amazing fans.”

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 9 W

ACTIVE ADVENTURES WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

DODGER STADIUM Game On!

k«×áÈ á« § Â®Ãá«®Úäăă®Ã§ÚÔÈđÚ«äɉ

Los Angeles has become a landmark destination in the world Joining the ranks of these iconic sports locations are the city’s of sports. Counting among its professional sports organizations latest arenas: the world-class, 3-million-square-foot SoFi Stadium two football teams, three basketball teams, two soccer teams, (opening in 2020, it’s the home ﬁeld for the NFL’s Los Angeles a baseball team, and a hockey team, the city is home to some Rams and Los Angeles Chargers); and the 22,000-seat, of the newest and some of the most historic venues in sports. state-of-the-art Banc of California Stadium (where, since its Beloved longtime institutions include the Los Angeles opening in 2018, soccer fans have cheered on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Rose Bowl Stadium, and Dodger Football Club amid views of the Downtown skyline). Stadium, which is undergoing a major renovation this year In 2020, Los Angeles will proudly host Major League that will introduce a center-ﬁeld plaza with two acres of Baseball’s All-Star Game and the NCAA Men’s West Regional

entertainment, new food offerings, and a play area for kids. Basketball Championship—and there’s plenty more in store. STORIES/UNSPLASH SASHA

10 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM ADVERTISEMENT

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena Experience Los Angeles’ original getaway located in charming Pasadena, just minutes from Downtown.

A Pasadena landmark since 1914, our iconic hotel features lush gardens, world-class dining, 379 elegantly-appointed guestrooms and the award-winning Chuan Spa, all situated on 23 acres. Chuan Spa The Royce Wood-Fired A haven of wellness and transformation, Chuan Spa offers signature treat- Steakhouse ments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and cutting-edge skin care technology. The spa features 12 treatment rooms including a The Langham Huntington, Pasadena’s couple’s suite and VIP suite, locker facilities with showers, sauna, herbal signature steakhouse offers the fi nest steam and whirlpool and full-service salon. The newly-enhanced Fitness selection of USDA Prime Cuts, Australian Center offers TechnoGym equipment and scheduled classes including yoga, Wagyu and authentic Japanese Kobe Tai Chi, meditation, and both Mat/Reformer Pilates. Beef, expertly prepared over a wood-fi red grill with White Oak and seasonal wood. Exclusive spa and fi tness memberships available. To inquire, please email Enjoy stunning views of the garden with [email protected]. seating near the glass-enclosed veranda or experience relaxed, communal dining at the Chef’s table. Experience an intimate, interactive evening with a select winery each month, featuring a 4-course dinner paired with blends carefully hand-selected to complement each dish, with commen- tary by the visiting winemaker.

To see our upcoming wine dinner event dates for 2019, please visit roycela.com/events.

Uncorked at The Langham Wentworth Garden

Escape to the vineyards of Napa Valley An intimate outdoor setting for without ever leaving The Langham! Every celebrations, entertaining and al Saturday during select months of the year, fresco dining, The Langham’s new enjoy afternoon wine tastings hosted by our Wentworth Garden space is set winery partner of the month at the Horseshoe beneath a canopy of twinkling bistro Garden. Learn about the featured varietals lights and features a handmade from the experts themselves and savor your farm table that seats up to 22, rustic choice of a glass, ﬂ ight, or bottle, along with ﬁ replace, and audio/visual set-up a selection of boxed bites including cheeses, capabilities, making it the perfect spot charcuterie, fruit, sweets and more from our for bridal showers, anniversary dinners, culinary team. birthday celebrations and more.

Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood

The tradition of Afternoon Tea is an important signature of The Langham brand worldwide. Enjoy a bespoke version of this tradition with our “Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood,” serving Wedgwood 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue specialty teas in tailor-made “Langham Rose” Wedgwood teaware. Pasadena, California 91106 Savor a selection of tea sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream T (626) 568 3900 F (626) 568 3700 and jam, fruit tarts, French macaron and desserts in the breathtaking Lobby Lounge with ﬂ oor-to-ceiling windows and picturesque views of [email protected] The Horseshoe Garden and San Marino. langhamhotels.com/pasadena WHAT TO DO IN L.A. W ACTIVE ADVENTURES

What’s Ahead

2022 Super Bowl

2023 College Football P½ þÈČ? á®ÈÃ ½ « ÂÔ®ÈÃÚ«®Ô Ã_ɉVɉDÔÃ$È½¦ « ÂÔ®ÈÃÚ«®Ô LA Galaxy Los Angeles Rams SOCCER FOOTBALL PRESEASON: lagalaxy.com 2026 AUGUST–SEPTEMBER REGULAR SEASON: REGULAR SEASON: MARCH–OCTOBER #× á®ÈÃ SEPTEMBER–JANUARY +Ãá×Ã á®ÈÃ ½ Dodger Stadium FOR TICKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION: therams.com #ÈÈá ½½ 1000 Vin Scully Avenue Los Angeles 90012 ÚÚÈ® á®ÈÃ 866.DODGERS Exit Blue Line at Crenshaw and Jefferson Blvds. kÈ×½äÔ dodgers.com Rose Bowl Stadium Los Angeles Dodgers 1001 Rose Bowl Drive 2028 BASEBALL Pasadena 91103 REGULAR SEASON: 626.577.3100 VäÂÂ×D½þÂÔ®Ú MARCH–SEPTEMBER rosebowlstadium.com

Exit Red/Purple/Gold/ STAPLES Center Silver Line at Union Station. 1111 South Figueroa Street Banc of Los Angeles 90015 California Los Angeles 213.742.7100 Stadium Memorial Coliseum staplescenter.com 3939 South Figueroa Street 3911 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles 90037 Los Angeles 90037 Los Angeles Kings 213.519.9900 213.747.7111 HOCKEY bancofcaliforniastadium.com lacoliseum.com kings.nhl.com REGULAR SEASON: Los Angeles Exit Expo Line at Expo Park/USC Station. OCTOBER–MID-APRIL Football Club SOCCER SoFi Stadium Los Angeles Lakers lafc.com 1050 South Prairie Avenue BASKETBALL REGULAR SEASON: Inglewood 90301 nba.com/lakers MARCH–OCTOBER soﬁstadium.com REGULAR SEASON: OCTOBER–APRIL Exit Expo Line at Expo Park/USC Station. Los Angeles Chargers FOOTBALL Los Angeles Clippers BASKETBALL Dignity Health PRESEASON: Sports Park AUGUST–SEPTEMBER nba.com/clippers REGULAR SEASON: REGULAR SEASON: California State University, SEPTEMBER–JANUARY OCTOBER–APRIL Dominguez Hills campus 18400 Avalon Boulevard FOR TICKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION: chargers.com Los Angeles Sparks Carson 90746 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 310.630.2000 wnba.com/sparks dignityhealthsportspark.com REGULAR SEASON:

JUNE–SEPTEMBER AVENUE LANGLEY E. GENO FRAZIER,

Exit Blue/Expo at Pico Station. 12 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM

W ACTIVE ADVENTURES Out for Fun See exotic animals on a wine-tasting safari, and take in majestic L.A. views from a mountaintop, a helicopter, and a Ferris wheel.

AQUA SURF SCHOOL

®»Ú Ã #× Ã»½®Ã ÃþÈÃ > ½®äk®Ã Öä VäĐ Hikes LA A 605-acre sanctuary with Safari, Malibu School Take an eco-friendly, a tranquil reservoir bordered k®Ã(®»Ú Show up ready health-conscious tour by grasses and evergreens, Make wine tasting an Franklin Canyon Park has adventure on a Malibu Wine áÈÚäĐ Ã through some of the city’s secret gems and most more than ﬁve miles of safari or hike. Get up close Ô×È¦ÚÚ®ÈÃ ½ popular areas on the hiking trails including the and personal with exotic ®ÃÚá×äáÈ×ø®½½ six-hour “LA in a Day Bike Discovery Trail, an easy ranch animals and sample

ÈäĒ®áþÈäø®á« Experience.” You’ll pedal stroll around the reservoir, some delicious local wines a wetsuit, a past more than 30 celebrity and the more difﬁcult on a tour of a 1,000-acre È ×Ɋ Ã homes, Route 66, Santa Hastain Trail, with views vineyard and ranch in §ä® ÃáÈ Monica, and Venice Beach. from West L.A. to the Paciﬁc. Malibu. » lasafaris.com, §áþÈä á«®Ã§ » bikesandhikesla.com » lamountains.com malibuwinehikes.com a wave. Aqua Orbic Air VäĐÈČ×Ú ýÈá®ÚS ®Ã§ (È×Ã½Èø× ×ä®ÚÚʱ÷ÃáÚ Helicopter Tour Ô×®÷ á Ã Thrill to a private driving experience on a 1.2-mile Set sail to relax and dine in the With L.A. boasting one of §×ÈäÔ®ÃÚá×äá®ÈÃ professional track in Fontana. city’s prettiest harbor, Marina the country’s most varied, ¦È×ÚäĐ×Ú § Choose from more than 50 del Rey. Hornblower treats iconic skylines, and two

¦Èä× ÃäÔ á dream vehicles, including guests to a romantic four- R44 helicopters at the all skill levels. Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston course dinner of seasonal fare ready, it’s worth booking the » Öä ÚäĐɉÈÂ Martin, and Ferrari. After at sunset. Once night falls, “Ultimate Helicopter Tour getting driving and safety tips dance on the deck under the of Los Angeles,” which takes from on-site pros, guests can stars. Brunch cruises and in the Hollywood Sign, hit the gas and hug those daytime harbor tours are also Grifﬁth Observatory, the turns. » exoticsracing.com available. » hornblower.com beach, and more. » orbicaircom TRAVELBREAK.NET TRAVELBREAK.NET

14 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM W WHAT TO DO IN L.A. ACTIVE ADVENTURES WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

LA CYCLE TOURS TACO TOUR

Pedal…or Not: Santa Monica Six Taste Electric Pier/Pacific Park Food Tours LA Cycle Bicycle Tours Along this historic landmark Sample the taste of L.A. Tours Taco Pedal or let the electric are food stands, restaurants, on a three- to four-hour Tour motor do the work while an arcade, and an aquarium. historical and cultural Take an you experience the cities Put your fishing gear to walking food tour through unforgettable of Santa Monica and Venice work, or ride the Ferris one of 12 neighborhoods. and points of interest like wheel for a spectacular Each tour features tastings bike tour of some the Venice canals and Muscle view of the L.A. coastline. at four to seven restaurants. of the city’s best Beach. » pedalornot.net » santamonicapier.org » sixtaste.com taco spots. Ride through Boyle Porsche Driving Six Flags Magic Yoga at OUE Heights, view Experience Mountain Skyspace LA historic sights, Rev up for the Porsche With more than 100 rides, Take your downward dog to and stop at taco Driving Experience at this games, and attractions, it’s no a new level at this yoga class stands and trucks 53-acre driver development wonder this 260-acre park is series held 1,000 feet above to experience playground in Carson. known as the “Thrill Capital the city on the first Tuesday of one of L.A.’s most Options include 90 thrilling of the World.” New to Magic each month at sunrise in spring minutes behind the wheel Mountain is West Coast through summer and sunset popular foods. with a Porsche Drive Racers, a coaster that gives in fall through early spring. » lacycletours.com/ Instructor on an eight-module passengers an authentic Sessions include access to the tours/taco-tour track. Take a pit stop at car-racing experience, two-story observation deck and Restaurant 917 or Speedster complete with two side-by- a ride down the 45-foot-long, Cafe. Reservations are side tracks that simulate a all-glass Skyslide. Sign up recommended. neck-and-neck race. online. » oue-skyspace.com + » porschedriving.com/ » sixflags.com/magicmountain porsche-experience-center- los-angeles

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 15 W CULINARY DELIGHTS

Global Dining Restaurateur and chef Vivian Ku shares a tour of world cuisines within the bounds of L.A.

16 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

PINE & CRANE If you want to find Vivian Ku’s two Taiwanese cafes, Joy in Highland Park and Pine & be found doing anything from fixing clogged sinks to cooking Crane in Silver Lake, look for the lines snaking outside the doors. wontons, busing tables, and greeting guests, Ku has little time to Ku’s fervent fans have come to expect a bit of a wait before they sit stray far from the Silver Lake neighborhood where she and her down to dishes like noodle soup with beef shank, baby bok choy, and husband live. Still, she’s able to enjoy L.A.’s own culinary melting preserved mustard greens at Pine & Crane, and house-made scallion pot close to home. sesame bread stuffed with pork belly, five-spice beef, or braised “I think if I could pick only one restaurant to eat at for the rest bean curd at Joy. of my life, it would be Osawa,” Ku says of Pasadena’s Osawa It was a winding path that led Ku to open Pine & Crane in Shabu Shabu & Sushi (theosawa.com). “They take so much care in 2014 and Joy four years later. Born in the L.A. neighborhood everything they cook. I always feel grateful when I eat here.” Her of Monterey Park and raised in Bakersfield, go-to lunch: the chirashi sushi and udon noodle bowl. where her family moved to start a farm, she Another eatery that counts Ku among its regulars is earned an economics degree at Harvard El Huarachwe Azteca (elhuaracheaztecalive.com) and then studied at the Culinary Institute in Highland Park. “This no-frills, family-owned of America. Mexican restaurant is very close to Joy,” In creating her restaurant menus, Ku says, “so I’m always running in there for Ku was inspired by her grandparents their Super Huarache—thick oval fried who fled the Chinese Civil War in masa with all the toppings.” 1949 and settled in Taiwan. There, Named for its quarter-pound servings, her grandfather started a business Quarters Korean BBQ (quarterskbbq. making fresh and dried noodles. What com) in Koreatown ranks among Ku’s top Ku loves about Taiwanese cuisine, she dining options as well. “Everyone comes says, is how it has been influenced by here for Korean barbecue,” she says, “so it the diverse people who have lived there, can take an hour and a half to get in, but that’s from the aborigines to migrants from Japan and part of the experience. One of my friends will put mainland China. “Taiwan is one-eleventh the size our names down while another group goes to pick up of California,” she says, “but it’s a very interesting SLACK SEASON corndogs at Myungrang Hot Dog (myungranghotdogus. culinary melting pot.” NOODLES, com), which is also in Koreatown, so we have something to

OPPOSITE: LISA CORSON OPPOSITE: LISA Shuttling between her two restaurants, where she might JOY cushion ourselves with while we wait.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 17 W CULINARY DELIGHTS

BAVEL Dining Hubs Centers of gastronomic diversity throughout the city turn out creative spins on dishes from around the globe.

HUB: CHINATOWN HUB: DTLA/ARTS DISTRICT Howlin’ Ray’s Redbird Ever since 2016, when Howlin’ Ray’s ended its life as a food Housed in what was once the rectory building of St. Vibiana’s truck and moved into permanent digs in Chinatown’s Far East cathedral (and is now an event space), chef Neal Fraser’s Plaza, people have been waiting hours for their chance to bite Redbird takes a reverential approach to fresh ingredients, into the storied Nashville hot chicken. As they wait, the diners with the barbecue-smoked tofu drawing as many raves as the debate what they’ll choose on the six-level “How hot?” scale, $140 porterhouse for two. Still, the vibe in those gorgeous and are sternly advised not to chance the ultimate “howlin’” surroundings is playful and convivial, and it’s possible to make level. YouTube videos demonstrate what happens to those who a lovely meal out of small plates like house-cured sardines, ignore the warning. Tip: Wait times are posted on Twitter. burrata with charred leeks, and beef tartare topped with a » 727 N. Broadway, #128, Los Angeles, 213.935.8399, runny egg yolk. » 114 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, 213.788.1191,

howlinrays.com redbird.la LAYMAN JAKOB REBEKAH LAMIRE; RIGHT: LEFT:

18 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

HUB: DTLA/ARTS DISTRICT Bavel After opening Bestia, their wildly popular Italian restaurant in the downtown Arts District, husband-and-wife chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis wanted to honor their family roots in Israel, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt. The result is Bavel, another runaway success with a menu that features roasted lamb neck shawarma, braised beef cheek tagine, grilled ﬁsh, lamb, and rib eye, and stellar Middle Eastern spreads. Reservations can be tough to get, especially on the patio, so plan ahead, consider an early or late dinner, or grab a drink at the bar while waiting for your table. » 500 Mateo St., Los Angeles, 213.232.4966, HOMESTATE baveldtla.com

HUB: ECHO PARK HUB: HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN Konbi Porridge + Puffs Bon Appétit named this tiny 10-seat sandwich shop the 2019 Minh Phan’s award-winning porridge enterprise began life as a Restaurant of the Year. Its signature dish is a Japanese-inspired pop-up, and while it’s now a well-established brick-and-mortar egg salad sandwich that became an Instagram sensation. Just restaurant, it still retains a sense of discovery. The light-filled space as delectable, if not quite as photogenic, are the pork katsu and with its long communal table in the center makes it an especially eggplant katsu sandwiches, house-made pickles, and the green welcoming spot for solo diners. Plus, the beautifully composed salad with wax beans, hazelnuts, and miso dressing. The chocolate bowls of rice porridge with a rotation of toppings that include croissants sell out as soon as they leave the oven, but the other short ribs, sausage, mushrooms, greens, and chicken are perfectly pastries—including a custardy canelé—are too sublime to be portioned for one. The pillowy puffs are offered in savory and considered second best. » 1463 Sunset Blvd., konbila.com sweet versions or unadorned and perfect for dunking. » 2801 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 213.908.5313, porridgeandpuffs.com HUB: FAIRFAX DISTRICT Jon & Vinny’s HUB: KOREATOWN It’s hard to imagine how anyone could have anything but a good Le Comptoir time at Jon & Vinny’s, the lively red-sauce Italian joint from the When you think of a special-occasion spot, you might not imagine team behind hit restaurants like Animal, Son of a Gun, Trois Mec, a tiny restaurant with a counter that seats just 10 guests and offers and Petit Trois. While the pizzas and pastas are the star attractions a full view of the kitchen. But Le Comptoir, which is tucked into here, you might find yourself raving about the simple arugula a ground-floor storefront of the historic Hotel Normandie, has salad with lemon, oil, and grana padano and wondering whether earned a rare Michelin star for its extraordinary eight-course you can return for the giant marinara braised meatballs after a vegetarian-forward tasting menu ($120 plus supplements for couple of walks around the block. (A second location has opened various proteins, a spectacular sourdough bread, and an optional in Brentwood.) » 412 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, 323.334.3369, wine-pairing). A credit card deposit is required with reservation. jonandvinnys.com » 3606 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, 213.290.0750, lecomptoirla.com W WHAT TO DO IN L.A. CULINARY DELIGHTS

HUB: LOS FELIZ DINING Atrium DRAMA AT A tree grows in the middle of this soaring indoor VESPERTINE space, which also features plush banquettes along the walls and a large circular bar. While the restaurant sits on the main thoroughfare of Vermont Avenue, outdoor tables are tucked away in an alley, feeling far from the trafﬁc and noise. The menu is a culinary tour of L.A.’s neighborhoods, with dishes that Michelin range from grilled cauliﬂower shawarma to Baja prawns and classic Italian pastas. » 1816 N. Vermont Ave., Comes to L.A. Los Angeles, 323.607.6944, instagram.com/atriumlosfeliz HomeState In 2019, for the first time in a decade, Calling itself “A Texas Kitchen in Los Angeles,” HomeState in the Michelin Guide returned to Highland Park (locations are also in Hollywood and Playa Vista) Los Angeles to rate our culinary is serving up crowd-pleasing eats, including nine different kinds ÈČ×®Ã§Úɉ\øÈÈăÃ×Úá ä× ÃáÚø× of breakfast tacos, “anytime tacos” with vegan, vegetarian, awarded coveted Michelin stars. chicken, and meat options; several types of queso; and Frito Pie in a Bag. At the Highland Park and Playa Vista outposts, Kali diners can enjoy their eats with $10 margaritas and spicy 33 kalirestaurant.com palomas. » 5611 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 323.204.9397, Recipients myhomestate.com of Two Stars Kato katorestaurant.com n/naka HUB: SHERMAN OAKS Le Comptoir n-naka.com lecomptoirla.com Mizlala Providence Maude This smart, casual eatery, just a few blocks from the Sherman providencela.com mauderestaurant.com Oaks Galleria mall, is the perfect place to fuel up before or Somni after a day of shopping. It’s also a worthy destination in itself slshotels.com/beverlyhills/ Mori Sushi with a menu that’s a wish list of Middle Eastern favorites, dining/somni morisushila.com including green falafel, moussaka, saffron chicken tagine, Sushi Ginza Onodera Nozawa Bar grilled kabobs, and one of the best hummus dips in town. sushiginzaonoderala.com nozawabar.com (A second location, with a smaller menu, recently opened in Urasawa Orsa & Winston the West Adams district.) » 4515 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman 310.247.8939 orsaandwinston.com Oaks, 818.783.6698 Vespertine Osteria Mozza ÷ÚÔđ®Ãɉ½ osteriamozza.com HUB: SILVER LAKE

Mh Zh Q Sushi qsushila.com There are no vowels in the name of this Sunset Junction sidewalk cafe, where there are also no signs and no reservations taken. 3 Rustic Canyon Recipients rusticcanyon What there is, every night of the week, is a crowd, eager to feast of One Star restaurant.com on the highly inventive and very REDBIRD affordable Israeli fare. The menu, Bistro Na’s Shibumi shibumidtla.com which is handwritten on brown bistronas.com paper bags, consists of about a CUT Shin Sushi dozen items. Most are vegetarian, wolfgangpuck.com/ 818.616.4148 dining/cut-beverly-hills though some kind of lamb stew is Shunji likely among them on any given Dialogue shunji-ns.com dialoguerestaurant.com night. Fans claim the hummus, Trois Mec served with pickled vegetables, Hayato troismec.com is the best in all of L.A. » 3536 W. hayatorestaurant.com Sunset Blvd., 323.636.7598, mh-zh. cafes-world.com + Sixty-four L.A. restaurants were awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand rating for serving exceptionally good food For more examples of Los Angeles’ at moderate prices. For a list, visit discoverlosangeles. culturally rich restaurant scene, com/eat-drink/discover-los-angeles-michelin-bib-

visit discoverlosangeles.com. gourmand-restaurants. ANN FISHBEIN TOP: *Does not apply to food and retail locations. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19) Universal elements and all related indicia TM and © 2019 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. 19-ADV-28779 WHAT TO DO IN L.A. One Day in L.A.

Colombian-born rising star Isabella Gomez picks prized places to dance, late-night snack, and shop in her adopted city. W ENTERTAINMENT HOT SPOTS

ECHO PARK

On hiatus from playing opinionated, queer-identifying high-schooler Elena Alvarez on noted for its buñuelos (cheese fritters) and camarones tumaquenos the hit sitcom}One Day at a Time, Isabella Gomez has had a pretty (shrimp sautéed with bell peppers in coconut milk). “I feel at breezy day. “I woke up, I read a little, I had lunch with friends, and home there,” she says. then I watched}Keeping Up with the Kardashians,”}says the 22-year- Gomez heads to the renowned outdoor mall The Grove in old rising star with a semi-guilty chuckle. Mid-Wilshire for Umami Burger (umamiburger.com) or to the Her TV character’s single mom, Cuban-American nurse adjacent Original Farmers Market for the Brazilian churrascaria Penelope (Justina Machado), would be alarmed about that fare at Pampas Grill (pampas-grill.com). “The line is always, like, Kardashian quotient. After all, Penelope and feisty abuela Lydia half a mile [long], but it’s so worth it,” she says. She also suggests (played by legendary actress Rita Moreno) live a life of grounded, the fresh-made green juice, which she says is “actually good,” at blue-collar values in L.A.’s Echo Park neighborhood. Toast Bakery Cafe (toastbakerycafe.net) nearby on 3rd Street. But it’s good to know that Gomez—who was born in Medellin, When in the San Fernando Valley, she visits the quaint Aroma Colombia—has acclimated to stardom and the City of Angels, Coffee and Tea (aromacoffeeandtea.com) in Studio City. “It’s in especially considering she moved here just five years ago. “I love a little house, the desserts are insane, and it’s near Warner Bros. that you can drive 20 minutes and be in a completely different type [Studios], so there’s likely always some big celebrity there my of place, like from the beach to the mountains,” cheers the ebullient friends will freak out about.” actress, who, akin to her One Day alter ego, is keen on L.A.’s array While Gomez declares that she is no fashionista—“I’m an of what she calls “super-artsy” coffee houses. (Gomez also feels American Apparel kinda gal,” she says; “they already have the she is as caring as Elena—“but not as brave,” she says.) “I’m just outfits all put together!”—she does enjoy skimming through the fascinated by people. That’s one of the reasons I got into acting.” mix of vintage and original, handcrafted clothes at the Melrose Gomez was just 6 years old when she told her mom, a Trading Post (melrosetradingpost.org), a bohemian-vibed swap veterinarian, and dad, who was then a lawyer and now helps meet held Sundays at the iconic Fairfax High School (where manage his daughter’s career, that she wanted “to be on TV” everyone from Carole Lombard to Mila Kunis cracked the books). (thanks to Disney Channel hits like High School Musical ). When “There’s food and performances—it’s so fun,” says Gomez. she was 10, the family moved to Orlando, Florida, where she Another of Gomez’s pastimes: walking around Echo Park started taking acting classes and, soon enough, booked a conga Lake (laparks.org/aquatic/lake/echo-park-lake), which is especially line of commercials. Following her sophomore year in high school, picturesque when covered in lotus blossoms in July, with a BFF Gomez booked a recurring part on the El Rey network secret-spy and his three puppies. (Gomez’s cat, Tita, whom she describes as drama Matador, playing the main character’s teen sister. Suddenly “all white with one blue eye and one yellow eye,” stays at home.) the Gomezes were settled in L.A.—and Isabella was a star of Gomez’s career is going at a good clip, too. She just costarred one of the most buzzed-about sitcoms in recent memory (for in A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (on Netflix); One Day’s fourth latecomers, One Day is a Latinized reboot of producer Norman season arrives on CBS’s sister network Pop this year; and she’s Lear’s retro-TV classic). got the college-campus psychological thriller Dembanger coming She hasn’t forsaken her roots, though. Among her favorite soon. Will the star who graduated valedictorian in her online high hangs: Downtown’s The Conga Room (congaroom.com), a school class be able to squeeze in college at some point? “I feel like colorful, salsa-happy dance club and performance venue co-owned I’m going through a little bit of a quarter-life crisis,” Gomez says by the likes of Jennifer Lopez and NBA star Trevor Ariza. “You with a laugh. For now, the self-described “stubborn perfectionist” have to go to Birdies (birdiesla.com) after,” Gomez instructs. is just trying to take life one day at a time. “I started meditating. On Friday and Saturday it’s open 24 hours, and “they have the I’m journaling. I started a new acting class,” she says. “It’s exciting best chicken sandwich ever, ever, ever.” Another favorite: the to stretch my wings.”

OPPOSITE: JAVIER ROMERO; ABOVE: BART DE BRUYN/SHUTTERSTOCK BART ABOVE: ROMERO; JAVIER OPPOSITE: Colombian spot Sabor Colombiano (saborcolombianola.com), Yep, she’s deﬁnitely an Angeleno.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 23 W ENTERTAINMENT HOT SPOTS

On Location

See familiar film sites, studio back lots, famous costumes, and where the stars walk the red carpet to receive their iconic golden statues.

HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE

Dolby Theatre® Theatre’s run culminates some of the biggest names in to lay on the cemetery’s at Hollywood with The Band’s Visit in July. entertainment, spanning the Fairbanks Lawn for & Highland » dolbytheatre.com; genres from pop to classical, Cinespia screenings of and Hollywood hollywoodpantages.com reggae to rock. Featuring classic films under the stars. Pantages Theatre about 70 events each year, » hollywoodforever.com Located within about a mile The Greek Theatre seasons run from mid-April of each other on Hollywood Set in the picturesque hills of through late October. The Hollywood Bowl Boulevard, the Dolby Theatre Griffith Park, this renowned » lagreektheatre.com at Hollywood & Highland 5,900-seat outdoor live- A quintessential summer- and the Hollywood Pantages entertainment venue was Hollywood in-L.A. experience begins Theatre continue their named for its original 1930 Forever Cemetery with a picnic at this iconic Broadway in Hollywood design, which included a set One of Los Angeles’ oldest, amphitheater nestled within season with productions of of columns on either side of this cemetery is the final the rolling hills of Hollywood first-class musicals like the stage that have since resting place of film-industry and continues with a live Hamilton, which will be the been hidden from view by greats such as Cecil B. musical performance under crescendo of the Pantages’ remodeling. The popular DeMille and Rudolph the stars. Ticket holders can lineup in March. The Dolby concert site has played host to Valentino. Bring a blanket enjoy pre-ordered boxed

24 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood Get up close and personal with amazingly lifelike facsimiles of celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Robert Downey Jr., Johnny Depp, and Will Smith. » madametussauds.com/ Hollywood The Silence of the Lambs, and Warner Bros. hollywood Museum Rocky’s boxing gloves. Studio Tour Located in the historic » thehollywoodmuseum.com Hollywood meals by James Beard Max Factor Building, the Explore the studios’ award-winning chef Suzanne Hollywood Museum boasts TCL Chinese back lots, tour its many Goin at one of the venue’s the largest collection of Theatre soundstages, and check out picnic sites or at their quirky memorabilia in the The famous forecourt at the concept art, props, and seats. At this summer world: more than 10,000 TCL Chinese Theatre authentic costumes designed home of the Los Angeles items including costumes, holds the handprints and for recent blockbusters like Philharmonic, performances props, photographs, scripts, footprints of hundreds of Aquaman or Fantastic Beasts. run from June through stars’ personal belongings, and stars from Marilyn Monroe Guests are now able to stroll September and feature other vintage movie artifacts, to Nicolas Cage. through their favorite sets celebrated as well as emerging such as Marilyn Monroe’s » tclchinesetheatres.com from television’s The musical artists. Tours of the honeymoon dress, Elvis’ Big Bang Theory as well. venue and on-site museum bathrobe, the jail cell from » wbstudiotour.com + are offered year-round. » hollywoodbowl.com

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 25 W CULTURAL SENSATIONS

Engaging with Art Museum of Contemporary đ®×áÈ×8½ äÚ®ÚÃ « Ú« ×ÚÚÈÂÈ¦á«®ÚÈ÷×®Ú «ɱÚÂ Ú®Ã«®ÚǺǸǹȀ ÂÈ÷áÈ9ÈÚÃ§½Úɉ

26 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

DS?S\\(>_V_>D#D?\>PDSSqS\ɟ#SD>9#\ɠɋ9D_+V ?j9VD?ɷVǹȁǽȁ SKY CATHEDRAL/SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN ?9S\D $+D>\\+ɷVǹȁǾǸ TALL FIGURE II, TALL FIGURE IIIɊ?ɟD?\(k99ɠ ǹȁǽǸ INTERIOR STUDIO WITH MAN POINTING AND THREE APPLES. After Klaus Biesenbach

was named director of The Museum of Contemporary Art Across the city, several spots have similarly become “don’t-miss” (MOCA; moca.org) in July 2018, he wasted no time in articulating venues: In Downtown L.A. there’s Navell (navel.la), which bills a vision that extends beyond the institution’s vast world-class itself as “a test site for community-driven projects, critical equitable permanent collection of roughly 7,000 objects in all types of media practices, collaborative learning, and kinship.” Jenny’s (jennys.us), and its groundbreaking exhibitions. “It is important for MOCA to a small gallery space in Silver Lake, tends to feature underexposed be a resident among residents in our city,” says Biesenbach. “We artists from the U.S. and Europe, while the Underground Museum need to be there for our city, of service to our community, and engage (theunderground-museum.org) is a family-run cultural hub and with the most pressing cultural and social issues of our time—for alternative arts space in Arlington Heights. us, that is social and environmental justice. We can do this through When it comes to entertaining out-of-town guests, Biesenbach exhibitions and also public programs, like the Warehouse Programs likes to showcase the Downtown Arts District and MOCA Geffenn in at MOCA’s Geffen location in Little Tokyo.” A large warehouse Little Tokyo; the tasty offerings of the nearby Grand Central Market space separate from MOCA’s Grand Avenue venue, the Geffen (grandcentralmarket.com) are reserved for his dearest friends, however. Contemporary at MOCA is intended, Biesenbach says, “to be a Despite his packed MOCA schedule, some of the upcoming place for experimentation, collaboration, community engagement, year’s cultural offerings have caught his eclectic eye, beginning performance, and much more.” with LACMA’s focus on artist Betye Saar (lacma.org), September Biesenbach, who was born in Germany, was instrumental in 2019 through April 2020. Then there’s the Frieze Los Angeles establishing Berlin’s reputation as a city for living and working art fair (frieze.com/fairs/frieze-los-angeles) on February 14 artists. He later moved to New York to work for the Museum of through 16, and next June, the LA Modern Art (MoMA), where he eventually became chief curator- Philharmonic will present the West #×ÈÂø®Ãá×ǺǸǺǸáÈ at-large. He’s been known throughout his career for promoting Coast premiere of Reich/Richter ÚÔ×®Ã§ǺǸǺǹ á>DɱÚ emerging artists and engaging a wider spectrum of the community (laphil.com), a groundbreaking $ČÃ½È á®ÈÃɊ with contemporary art. commissioned collaboration ×á×ÈÚÔá®÷Úä×÷þÚ Although he had visited Los Angeles many times beginning in between composer Steve Reich and Ǻǽþ ×ÚÈ¦HENRY the 1990s, those whirlwind trips to visit artists and galleries left him artist Gerhard Richter. TAYLORɱÚÔ ®Ãá®Ã§ÚɊ little time to really explore the city, he says, something he’s now been In the meantime, MOCA’s own Úä½Ôáä×ÚɊ Ã working hard to rectify. “I have really tried to get to know the diverse exhibit With Pleasure: Pattern and ®ÃÚá ½½ á®ÈÃÚɊ®Ãø«®« range of communities and parts of L.A., from Mt. Baldy to San Pedro Decoration in American Art 1972–1985 « Ôáä×Ú ÂÈÂÃá ÃÈĎÃ to Pico Union to Topanga Canyon,” Biesenbach says. Among his will be on view through May 11, ÔÈ®ÃáÚáÈÚÈ® ½ discoveries he points to the Huntington Library, Art Museum, 2020. Biesenbach says it promises ÃÔÈ½®á® ½®ÚÚäÚ and Botanical Gardens (huntington.org) in San Marino, which he to “not only be beautiful, but also Čá®Ã§¦×® Ã says is “now one of my favorites connecting complex layers of culture a revelation to how we think about Â×® ÃÚáÈ þɉ

OPPOSITE: COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. PHOTO BY MYLES PETTENGILL.; ABOVE: BRIAN FORREST/MOCA ABOVE: PETTENGILL.; MYLES BY PHOTO ART. CONTEMPORARY THE MUSEUM OF OF OPPOSITE: COURTESY and nature as culture.” that moment in art history.”

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 27 W W CULTURAL SENSATIONS CULTURAL SENSATIONS

ANNENBERG

THE BROAD On Exhibit

Take in 15 world-famous works residing in permanent collections and more than a dozen free-admission exhibits—and be on the lookout for two ÃøÂäÚäÂÚÚ«Èø Ú®Ã§á« đÈ¦¦®½ÂÂ »®Ã§ Ã ¦®½ÂÂ »×ɱÚ đɉ

World-Famous LOS ANGELES Free Admission THE BANNING Works of Art COUNTY MUSEUM ANNENBERG SPACE MUSEUM THE GETTY CENTER OF ART (LACMA) FOR PHOTOGRAPHY The 1864 Greek Revival PAINTINGS INSTALLATIONS This facility displays residence is the former Urban Light; Van Gogh’s Irises; Renoir’s Chris Burden’s cultural-destination home of General Phineas Levitated La Promenade. » getty.edu Michael Heizer’s photography exhibits, Banning, “father” of the Mass. » lacma.org often with accompanying Los Angeles Harbor.*

HAMMER MUSEUM documentaries, programs, » thebanningmuseum.org THE MUSEUM OF PAINTING and events.** CONTEMPORARY THE BROAD Rembrandt’s Juno. » annenbergphotospace.org ART » hammer.ucla.edu This 120,000-square-foot COMBINE PAINTING AVILA ADOBE contemporary art museum THE HUNTINGTON Robert Rauschenberg’s A California Historical displays more than 2,000 Coca-Cola Plan. LIBRARY, ART » moca.org Landmark, the adobe works, comprising one of the MUSEUM, AND building housing this most prominent holdings of NORTON SIMON BOTANICAL GARDENS museum was built in 1818 postwar and contemporary MUSEUM PAINTINGS by prominent rancher and art in the world. To expedite Sir Thomas Lawrence’s PAINTINGS former mayor Francisco entry, book a ticket Self-Portrait Pinkie; Thomas Rembrandt’s ; Avila. Located on Olvera reservation online in advance Madonna and Child Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy. Raphael’s Street within a recreation and arrive on time. For the with Book RARE DOCUMENTS ; Van Gogh’s iconic of an early Californian best chance to see the Mulberry Tree Still An original Gutenberg ; Zurbarán’s marketplace, it is furnished popular Yayoi Kusama’s Life with Lemons, Oranges, and Inﬁnity Mirrors The Bible; one of the earliest as it may have been in the exhibit, a Rose Woman with Souls of a Million Light Years illustrated manuscripts ; Picasso’s late 1840s and is open for a Book. Away, of The Canterbury Tales. » nortonsimon.org tours. » elpueblo.lacity.org make your timeslot for » huntington.org morning or early afternoon. Once inside the museum, BRUCE DAMONTE BRUCE DAMONTE

28 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM WHAT TO DO IN L.A.

register on the lobby iPad’s connects the classics and Square neighborhood, this New and on first-come, first-served virtual the contemporary through contemporary art space the Horizon queue. » thebroad.org varied collections, wide- spotlights a collection of ACADEMY MUSEUM ranging exhibitions, and more than 1,500 works by OF MOTION PICTURES CALIFORNIA AFRICAN provocative programs. international artists and The Academy of Motion AMERICAN MUSEUM Its Made in L.A. biennial includes an outdoor Picture Arts and Sciences Exhibitions and more exhibit, open June through sculpture garden. Admission plans to raise the curtain on than 4,000 artifacts and August, emphasizes emerging and on-site parking are free. the world’s premier movie pieces of memorabilia share and under-recognized artists Advance tickets, available museum in 2020. Located in the history, art, and culture in the Los Angeles region.** online, are required; there the heart of the city in the of African Americans.** » hammer.ucla.edu is no standby line. historic May Company » caamuseum.org » marcianoartfoundation.org building and a newly HAUSER & WIRTH designed spherical structure CALIFORNIA THE PALEY CENTER This unique gallery complex by Renzo Piano at Wilshire SCIENCE CENTER FOR MEDIA is located in a redeveloped and Fairfax, the museum will Science exhibits at the 100-year-old flour mill in This center’s exhibits focus explore the history and center are free. See the Downtown’s Arts District. on a particular series or other magic of what happens on Endeavour Space Shuttle Rotating exhibitions of entertainment property. screen as well as behind it. for a nominal fee during contemporary art are Guided tours discuss the » academymuseum.org peak times; free during accompanied by lectures, center’s architecture and non-peak times.** family workshops, and history, a TV archive is DESTINATION » californiasciencecenter.org special events. Stroll through accessible, and panels and CRENSHAW the open-air courtyard and screenings with the casts and The rich history and culture FIDM MUSEUM refuel at Manuela restaurant, creative teams of current and of Crenshaw Boulevard will & GALLERIES which spotlights locally classic series are ongoing.* be immortalized in this This collection of historic grown seasonal ingredients. » paleycenter.org 1.3-mile-long open-air dress, accessories, and » hauserwirth.com cultural experience that TRAVEL TOWN textiles includes film and plans to enliven the INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM theater costumes.** sidewalks and business CONTEMPORARY FOUNDATION » fidmmuseum.org facades between 48th Street ART, LOS ANGELES This display showcases and 60th Street. Slated to FOWLER MUSEUM (ICA LA) restored historic train open in fall 2020, the project AT UCLA This museum delivers equipment (including a will feature permanent and Exhibitions here explore on its mission to make 104-ton locomotive) and rotating art installations that past and present global arts contemporary art relevant other vehicles that played celebrate black L.A. and cultures from Africa, and accessible to all. Located a role in the development » destinationcrenshaw.la Asia, the Pacific, and in a renovated industrial of Los Angeles and the Native and Latin America.** building in Downtown, southwestern United States.* THE LUCAS MUSEUM » fowler.ucla.edu ICA LA sparks the pleasure » traveltown.org OF NARRATIVE ART

of discovery with exhibitions This one-of-a-kind museum GETTY CENTER THE UNDERGROUND of international artists’ is set to house the billion- AND GETTY VILLA MUSEUM works and public programs. dollar personal art collection Visit both locations: the » theicala.org This cultural arts center of legendary director Center, featuring paintings, in Arlington Heights George Lucas, including LOS ANGELES decorative arts, photography, hosts art exhibitions, live Star Wars memorabilia and a MUSEUM OF THE and sculptures from the events, ﬁlm screenings, treasure trove of works by HOLOCAUST Middle Ages to the 21st and workshops to spark masters from Degas to century; and the Villa, a This museum raises creative thinking and artistic Renoir. Slated to open in replica of an ancient Roman awareness about the responses to issues that 2021 in Exposition Park, the country house, exhibiting Holocaust through exhibits, challenge low-income attraction will sport a bold Greek and Roman events, and survivor neighborhoods. Guests design by award-winning antiquities. Free advance speakers. » lamoth.org are also welcome to architect Ma Yansong. tickets required for the contemplate in the » lucasmuseum.org + Villa.** » getty.edu MARCIANO ART outdoor garden or peruse FOUNDATION the museum’s bookstore. HAMMER MUSEUM Housed in a former » theunderground- This cutting-edge arts Scottish Rite Masonic museum.org institution at UCLA Temple in the Windsor

*Donation suggested **Check website for parking availability and fees DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 29 &RPŁ&XULRXŏ

With picturesque hiking trails, charming historic districts, a global culinary scene and world-class art, Pasadena welcomes travelers ready for an off the beaten path experience. Plan your stay in Southern California’s hidden gem. W Explore REGIONS Los Angeles

NORTH VALLEY

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

WOODLAND HILLS ENCINO The Valley

SHERMAN OAKS STUDIO PASADENA CITY UNIVERSAL GRIFFITH CITY PARK

HIGHLAND Hollywood PARK BEL AIR LOS FELIZ

WEST SILVER LAKE BRENTWOOD HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD LARCHMONT ECHO PARK BEVERLY VILLAGE HILLS CHINATOWN WESTWOOD KOREATOWN FINANCIAL DISTRICT HISTORIC CORE MALIBU PACIFIC CENTURY LITTLE TOKYO PALISADES CITY MID-CITY/ MID-WILSHIRE SOUTH PARK ARTS DISTRICT SAWTELLE FASHION/JEWELRY DISTRICT JAPANTOWN SANTA Westside Downtown MONICA EXPOSITION CULVER LEIMERT PARK CITY PARK

VENICE

MARINA DEL REY

LAX GATEWAY L.A. Beach Cities/LAX Downtown page MANHATTAN 34 BEACH Westside HERMOSA BEACH page 42 Hollywood page 48 The Valley page 54 Beach

Cities/LAX SAN PEDRO AT L.A. WATERFRONT page 60 W REGIONS

32 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE

Celebrating Differences To experience the true character of Los Angeles, spend time in some of its unique neighborhoods, from the eclectic vibe in Downtown to the breezy beach culture of the communities along the coastline. W REGIONS

Downtown/ L.A. Metro

Hip hotels, trendsetting restaurants, and world-class entertainment venues and museums sustain a Neighborhood: thriving art scene and nightlife along Downtown Los Angeles’ walkable streets. The L.A. LIVE Fashion/ entertainment complex offers restaurants, live music venues, Microsoft Theater, bowling alley/ Jewelry District eatery Lucky Strike, and multiplex Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center. Across the street, Become a fashion insider in STAPLES Center hosts major concerts and sporting events. The arena is home to the Lakers, the Fashion District, where Clippers, Kings, and Sparks. The Los Angeles Rams NFL team’s temporary home ﬁeld is the you can get the scoop on Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where they will play until their grand new SoFi Stadium at the latest trends and score Hollywood Park is completed in 2020. L.A.’s newest sports team is the Los Angeles Football great bargains on clothes, Club, which plays in the soccer-speciﬁc facility the Banc of California Stadium. Walt Disney shoes, accessories, and Concert Hall is a modern architectural masterpiece right next door to a cultural and design jewelry. At the intersection showpiece, The Broad museum. A crop of new luxury lodging options includes establishments of 9th and Los Angeles streets like the Proper Downtown L.A. and Soho Warehouse. is a wholesale marketplace,

34 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE

WAYFARER DTLA HOTEL, HISTORIC CORE

the California Market wholesale flower market a rooftop pool, and plenty reinvented to house 1.5 Center, with thousands of in the U.S. of amenities (including million square feet of creative designers and, on the last a daily “breakfast bag” ofﬁces, retail spaces, and Friday of each month, a host STAY delivered to each guest’s restaurants, this 32-acre of sample sales. Bring cash door). » thehoxton.com complex includes a ﬁve-acre (not all vendors offer The Hoxton open-air market, unique electronic payment methods) Housed in L.A.’s old Railway DO plazas and art displays, and negotiating skills to Building, The Hoxton is a parking structures, and plenty The Santee Alley, an open-air 10-story homage to its brand’s ROW DTLA of green space. Shop and dine bazaar. Pay the same European roots, oozing Beaux A cluster of six historic at Collective’s eclectic mix prices as florists do in the Arts style. The 174-room buildings in the nearby Arts of unique L.A. brands, such as

SPENCER LOWELL Flower District, the largest hotel boasts two restaurants, District that has been Charlotte Stone women’s

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 35 36

W Company. District Brewing Company, and Arts Iron Triangle Brewing Angel CityBrewery, craft beerscene includes and music. A buzzing and shoppingvendors dozens offood,drink, Sunday,every featuring afive-acresiteover LASmorgasburg takes popular The wildly and barsinthecity. hottest restaurants with someofthe along Los Angeles, Art, Contemporary and theInstitute of Hauseras & Wirth and museumssuch and uniquegalleries for trendyboutiques Look edgy streetart. a hip,urbanvibeand upscale condos with into live-work loftsand morphed buildings have Former industrial creative community. District isavibrant of Little Tokyo, the Arts within walkingdistance edge ofDowntown and Located ontheeastern Arts District Neighborhoods L.A. Metro Downtown/ More REGIONS DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM ARTS DISTRICT HAUSER & WIRTH » chicken.fried gluten-free free-range, shop; andPikunico wine, beer, andspirits &Fieldand women; Flask Graft formen fashions footwear; Cota bySkin rowdtla.com beauty supplies,rain orshine, footwear, accessories, and stores thatfeatureapparel, The Santee Alley’s 150-plus bargain-priced at treasures open-air bazaar. Searchfor atthis lively negotiating skills Hone yourshopping and The Santee Alley Ace Hotel andnamedfor Housed atthelegendary Best Girl EAT » » daysaweek. seven thesanteealley.com fashiondistrict.org

FAR LEFT: ELON SCHOENHOLZ; FAR RIGHT: RAWF8/SHUTTERSTOCK EXPLORE

Chinatown The Chinatown district is a mix of tradition and revitalization, with old and new dining and shopping options set against a historic backdrop. Visit the Taoist temple, the Seven Star Cavern Wishing Well, the Chinese Celestial Dragon mural, the Bruce Lee and Sun Yat-sen statues, and the eclectic art galleries of Chung King Road. At night, enjoy craft cocktails at General Lee’s and dancing at the Grand Star Jazz Club.

Echo Park Flanked by Elysian Park (the location of Dodger Stadium), Elysian Valley, Silver Lake, and Chinatown, Echo Park is a historic and diverse neighborhood that’s home to Echo Park ROW DTLA, ARTS DISTRICT Lake. Go pedal boating around the lake or climb the Baxter Street stairs the hotel theatre’s first culture, and cuisine. seafood, and milk-braised for breathtaking city screened film, Best Girl is a » bestgirldtla.com pork, not to mention a views. Eclectic shops casual and charming bistro beef-pork ragú Bolognese include the whimsical helmed by James Beard Award Rossoblu that is a revelation, especially Echo Park Time Travel winner Michael Cimarusti, With a strong nod to alongside a glass of fine wine Mart and Permanent who has devised a menu authentic Bolognese cuisine, or Italian spirits. Records. The Echo is of elevated seasonal dishes Rossoblu serves up handmade » rossoblula.com one of L.A.’s top inspired by L.A. history, pastas, farm-fresh produce, music clubs. dry-aged beef, fresh grilled

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 37 W REGIONS

BEST GIRL, FASHION DISTRICT

Exposition Park Located south of DTLA and adjacent to USC, Exposition Park is home to a world-class collection of museums, sports facilities, and recreational areas. Founded in 1872, the 160-acre park incorporates diverse cultural, entertainment, and educational facilities, including the California Science Center, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California African American Museum (CAAM), the Rose Garden, and slated to open in 2021, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Financial District The Financial District offers culture, an eclectic mix of dining options, and superb accommodations. Experience world- class performances at The Music Center and see L.A. from California’s tallest open-air observation deck at OUE Skyspace LA. Explore The Broad museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the landmark Central Library. SPENCER LOWELL EXPLORE

Highland Park Highland Park is one of L.A.’s oldest settled areas. The picturesque neighborhood is a mecca for creatives who are attracted to the historic Craftsman homes. Trendy shops, galleries, restaurants, and bars dot Figueroa Street as well as York

THE HOXTON, Boulevard, named “the FASHION/JEWELRY DISTRICT coolest street in L.A.” by Condé Nast Traveler. Landmarks include the Chicken Boy fiberglass statue, Galco’s Soda Pop Stop, and in nearby Montecito Heights, the Heritage Square Museum, and Lummis Home and Gardens.

Koreatown Located west of Downtown and south of Hollywood, “K-town” is a scene like nowhere else in L.A. Korean barbecue, dumpling houses, and pork-belly tasting menus are staples of the culinary scene, which also boasts the Oaxacan cuisine of the James Beard Award– GRAND CENTRAL MARKET, HISTORIC CORE winning Guelaguetza. Relax with a soothing treatment at a Korean spa and join in the fun at Neighborhood: is a treasure trove of new and workstations, and fabulous one of the many karaoke Historic Core used books. The monthly views. Visit the restaurant, bars and speakeasies. The Historic Core has some Downtown Art Walk is a rooftop bar, and raucous of L.A.’s most iconic popular cultural event. underground bar, which Leimert Park landmarks, including the offers live entertainment. Once the home of Bradbury Building, Grand wayfarerdtla.com STAY » Ray Charles and Ella Central Market, The Fitzgerald, Leimert Orpheum Theatre, and Wayfarer DTLA Hotel DO Park was dubbed the Los Angeles Theatre. Among Emanating a downtown-loft “Black Greenwich the acclaimed restaurants are vibe, the recently launched Grand Central Market Village” by ﬁlmmaker Orsa & Winston and Bäco Wayfarer houses 146 plush L.A.’s renowned food-centric John Singleton. The Mercat. Nightlife thrives at private rooms and 10 shared marketplace is more than 100 World Stage and KAOS Perch, Exchange LA, The rooms—a unique option for years old and going strong. Network showcase jazz, Edison, The Wolves, and The single travelers—featuring Shop for delicious produce,

TOP: MICHAEL UNDERWOOD BOTTOM: ANDREA ALONSO ANDREA BOTTOM: UNDERWOOD MICHAEL TOP: Varnish. The Last Bookstore rainfall showers, stand-up cheeses, meats, spices, baked

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 39 W REGIONS

THE ORPHEUM THEATER, hip-hop, and poetry HISTORIC slams. Shop for art, CORE fashion, and jewelry during the monthly Leimert Park Art Walk. Peruse art centers like Art + Practice gallery and (opening in fall) Destination Crenshaw. Leimert Park brims with eateries serving barbecue, spicy Jamaican cuisine, and soul food.

Little Tokyo Established nearly 135 years ago, Little Tokyo remains one of the few Japanese cultural centers in North America. Attractions include the Japanese American National Museum, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and the “Go for Broke” monument honoring Japanese Americans who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Shop for souvenirs and vintage fashions, then dine on sushi, ramen, Hawaiian, or street food.

South Park At the center of all the action is DTLA’s South Park, the location of L.A. goods, and amazing Mexican used for film festivals, the nori crispy. Sets of three LIVE, Microsoft Square, and other ethnic dishes from television shows and videos, to six hand rolls cost from Fashion Institute of dozens of food vendors. Visit and even private events. $12 to $24. » handrollbar.com Design & Merchandising, on an event night and enjoy » laorpheum.com STAPLES Center, some music or trivia, too. Orsa & Winston and the Los Angeles » grandcentralmarket.com EAT An intimate eatery featuring Convention Center. For Asian-Italian fusion creations, music, fashion, hockey, The Orpheum Theater KazuNori Orsa & Winston serves or basketball fans, this is Since it opened in 1926, the From legendary sushi master prix fixe dinners plus one of the most exciting iconic Orpheum Theater has Kazunori Nozawa, head selections from an a la carte places in the city. Visitors featured legendary talent of the wildly popular menu that includes snacks. can also catch a movie from Judy Garland and SUGARFISH restaurants, Try a few lotus chips or soy at Regal L.A. LIVE: Aretha Franklin to Sara comes this new take on raw caramel peanuts before A Barco Innovation Bareilles and Lady Gaga. fish. The menu features only diving into the seared abalone Center before dining The 2,000-plus-seat, newly hand rolls, freshly made and with squash blossoms, baby at one of the many restored and exquisitely served with the rice warm and tomato, and pistachio. nearby restaurants. appointed venue is also » orsaandwinston.com + LEONARD GARY

40 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM

W REGIONS

Westside EXPLORE

The Westside is known for its top restaurants, high-end shopping, and acclaimed cultural attractions. Shopaholics flock to the trendy boutiques on West 3rd Street and popular shopping centers such as The Grove and the adjoining landmark Original Farmers Market. The affluent Brentwood community includes upscale shops and eateries along Montana Avenue, as well as the world-famous Getty Center, located atop the Santa Monica Mountains. More cultural attractions can be found along Museum Row, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Petersen Automotive Museum, Craft Contemporary, and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

Neighborhood: Century City Born from the back lot of 20th Century Fox Studios, Century City is home to gleaming high-rises and luxe hotels, where movers and shakers work and play. Its most recognizable landmark is Fox Plaza, better known as the Die Hard building. Bordering Beverly Hills and Westwood, the neighborhood features the Westfield Century City, an open-air shopping complex. The Annenberg Space for Photography is a unique showcase for its chosen art form. Dining choices include Tom Colicchio’s farm-fresh American fare at Craft Los Angeles, Din Tai Fung’s soup dumplings and noodles, and Italian marketplace Eataly’s array of cafes and restaurants.

STAY Westfield Century City Fairmont Make a day of it at this Century Plaza Hotel open-air, two-level shopping Opening in summer 2020, complex featuring more this retro-modern gem salutes than 200 top department its original 1966 vibe, from its stores and boutiques, a rooftop pool and bar to its 400 tempting selection of eateries, rooms, 49 suites, and outdoor and special events and retail area. The “SoCal classic” entertainment, all provided dining venues are tailor- in a gorgeous and expansive made for sewing up serious garden-style retreat setting. Hollywood business deals. » westfield.com/centurycity » fairmontcenturyplaza.com EAT DO Craft Los Angeles Annenberg Space Relish comforting American for Photography cuisine prepared with seasonal Experience the best of this and local ingredients in the evolving art form for free. The welcoming atmosphere at space features a state-of-the- Craft. Opt for the main dining art digital projection gallery room or dine al fresco on along with a traditional print the veranda that overlooks photography exhibit area. a four-acre park—before or Short films bring to life the after happy hour, offered on real stories behind the images. weekdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY » annenbergphotospace.com » craftlosangeles.com JIMSIMMONSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 43 EXPLORE

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL

More Westside Neighborhoods

Beverly Hills Beverly Hills is known worldwide as a premier destination for luxury. Stroll along world- famous Rodeo Drive and admire the incomparable designer boutiques. Capture a photo in Beverly Gardens Park. Dine at top restaurants like CUT, Spago, or Ocean Prime. Enjoy a performance at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and top off the evening with a cocktail at the legendary Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Brentwood One of L.A.’s most affluent neighborhoods, Brentwood is known for its palatial estates, Eataly L.A. Neighborhood: historic theaters or a state- tree-lined streets, and Eat, shop, and eat again at this Westwood of-the-art multiplex. The A-list residents. Stop by popular Italian marketplace Westwood is a cultural mecca, Geffen Playhouse presents the Brentwood Country in the Westfield Century City surrounded by Beverly Hills, award-winning, progressive Mart for a nosh and complex that features an array Century City, and Brentwood. productions. Dining options get a glimpse of the of cafes and restaurants, take- Visit the UCLA campus include restaurants in nearby area’s laid-back elegance. away counters, and specialized and stroll the Franklin D. Persian Square, the original Take in the spectacular markets. Visit tasting stations Murphy Sculpture Garden 800 Degrees Neapolitan views, architecture, and even learn a cooking or enjoy a concert at Royce Pizzeria, and for dessert, and art on display at technique or two at one of Hall. Explore the Hammer Diddy Riese ice cream the Getty Center. Visit Eataly L.A.’s pop-up classes. Museum’s celebrated sandwiches. the nearby Skirball » eataly.com/us_en/stores/ collections of contemporary Cultural Center with its los-angeles and Impressionist art. Film buffs can choose from

44 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM W REGIONS

HELMS BAKERY, CULVER CITY

unique and educational exhibits on Jewish history and culture. Enjoy the cuisines of James Beard Award winners Suzanne Goin at her California- Mediterranean eatery Tavern, and Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo at Jon & Vinny’s, a modern diner serving Italian-inspired fare.

Culver City This historic and scenic neighborhood is home to the Culver Studios and Sony Pictures Studios. Learn about its legacy in the film industry during a Sony Pictures Studio Tour on the site of the original MGM Studios. Explore PALIHOTEL WESTWOOD VILLAGE Platform, a collection of innovative shops and eateries just steps from the Culver City STAY DO UCLA Botanical and Expo stop, or the Sculpture Gardens Helms Bakery District Palihotel Geffen Playhouse The 430-acre UCLA campus for its eclectic mix of Westwood Village Comprised of the Gil Cates is a paradise for both art and shops, furniture stores, Part present-day urban, part Theater and the Audrey nature lovers. Marvel at the and top-notch dining. midcentury Paris, this recently Skirball Kenis Theater, flora and fauna that thrive in Scale the nature trails opened 55-room boutique Geffen Playhouse is a not- the lush 7.5-acre Mildred E. to the Baldwin Hills hotel blends classic and for-profit organization that Mathias Botanical Garden, Scenic Overlook for contemporary with aplomb. has been presenting visionary, and admire the more than 360-degree views. Those Palihotel features rooms with provocative, and award- 70 figural and abstract works seeking retail therapy retro-style Smeg refrigerators winning productions of both artfully displayed throughout can hit up the nearby and 43-inch-screen TVs as well classic and contemporary the five-acre Franklin D. Westfield Culver City as a lavish pet program that material since it first opened Murphy Sculpture Garden. shopping mall. pampers four-legged guests. its doors in 1995. » ucla.com » palisociety.com » geffenplayhouse.org

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 45 W REGIONS

Mid-City/ Mid-Wilshire Mid-City Los Angeles is not just the geographical center, but also a vital hub for culture, art, and dining. Stroll through the La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, peruse the collection of exhibits at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and and head to the Petersen Museum to see more than 250 historic vehicles. Visit the Craft Contemporary museum to see the works of skilled artisans and participate in hands-on workshops. Shop at The Grove and grab a bite next door at the Original Farmers Market. End your day with a show at the El Rey Theatre.

Sawtelle/ Japantown Sawtelle Japantown is a slice of Japanese culture on the Westside located minutes from UCLA, Santa Monica, and Culver City. The neighborhood has become a foodie paradise, home to authentic Japanese NAPA VALLEY restaurants, modern GRILLE, WESTWOOD eateries, and artisan coffee and ramen shops like the wildly popular Tsujita LA Artisan EAT lunch, brunch, and dinner, the ingredients and artisan Noodle. Eclectic restaurant’s food is seasonal, products, all thoughtfully shopping venues Audrey at the Hammer soulful, and beautifully plated. prepared alongside some of the include the pop-culture Set in the courtyard of the » audreyatthehammer.com best regional wines available. emporium Giant Hammer Museum, Audrey is From brick-oven flatbreads to Robot, and fashion worth a visit, even if you’re Napa Valley Grille cast-iron seared sea scallops, boutiques. After hours, not touring the adjacent This sophisticated eatery is the menu at Napa Valley enjoy the sake bars and galleries (which, by the way, known for its commitment Grille is California-inspired. karaoke studios. are admission-free). Open for to using sustainable local » napavalleygrille.com + PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA

46 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Mark Your Calendar! The Year Ahead in Art at LACMA

Thomas Joshua Cooper: Rufino Tamayo: Bill Viola: The World’s Edge Innovation and Experimentation Slowly Turning Narrative Through Feb 2, 2020 Dec 21, 2019–Jul 11, 2020 Jun 7–Sep 20, 2020 Betye Saar: Where the Truth Lies: Modern Art Collection Call and Response The Art of Qiu Ying Fall 2020–Ongoing Through Apr 5, 2020 Feb 9–May 17, 2020

Julie Mehretu Luchita Hurtado: PLUS I Live I Die I Will Be Reborn Through May 17, 2020 Jazz at LACMA and Latin Sounds Feb 17–May 3, 2020 Return in 2020! Do Ho Suh: 348 West 22nd Street Our free concerts return—same time, Ongoing Vera Lutter: Museum in the Camera same place. Mar 29–Jul 19, 2020 Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific Dec 15, 2019–Jul 19, 2020 Yoshitomo Nara Apr 5–Aug 2, 2020

Always free for members and L.A. County youth 17 and under

Exterior of BCAM and Resnick Pavilion at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art photo © Museum Associates/LACMA 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, near Fairfax LACMA.org | 323 857-6010 W REGIONS

Hollywood

Rightfully known as the entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood is an essential part of the Neighborhood: Los Angeles experience for millions of visitors each year. Explore the Hollywood Museum, TCL Hollywood Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where lasting star tributes to celebrities have Lights, camera, action! been cast in brass and terrazzo for 60 years. Visit the nearby Dolby Theatre®, site of the Academy Welcome to world-famous Awards®. It’s located at Hollywood & Highland, a complex at the iconic intersection where Hollywood. At Hollywood & shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities surround a spectacular courtyard modeled after Highland, tour the Dolby the massive sets of the 1916 silent film Intolerance. Not far away, at Universal Studios Hollywood™, Theatre®, home of the get a look behind the scenes at a working back lot and experience attractions that bring popular Academy Awards®. Find the films to life, like the new Jurassic World™ - The Ride. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood names of celebrities in the offers fans a daily glimpse of filmmaking magic with tours of the studios’ back lots, an archive with TCL Chinese Theatre’s costumes and props from the Batman and Harry Potter films, and a backstage look at one of the many Forecourt of the Stars and soundstages. In addition to Tinseltown glitz, Hollywood encompasses neighborhoods such as Thai along the Hollywood Walk Town and Little Armenia, offering a rich array of ethnic cuisines. Fresh California produce can be of Fame. Enjoy a concert purchased whole at Hollywood Farmers’ Market as well as enjoyed in chef’s creations at restaurants at the Hollywood Bowl like Yamashiro and Japan House cultural center and restaurant. or a Broadway musical at the

48 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE

HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Pantages Theatre. Catch a befitting a star. Amenities in DO Paramount Pictures movie at The El Capitan this design-forward luxury Studio Tour Theatre or the ArcLight, boutique hotel include a L.A. Stories Tour No visit to Hollywood is then sip a martini at The world-class restaurant, Los Angeles is rich in stories, complete without a studio Musso & Frank Grill, a pool deck, rooftop bar, and scandalous and otherwise. tour, and the 108-year-old serving Hollywood’s elite penthouse lounge, all primed Choose an extended luxury Paramount Pictures company for more than 100 years. to serve the guests of its 200 bus excursion or a walking tour delivers with basic, VIP, and stunningly appointed rooms. of hot spots like the Sunset After Dark options. The back STAY » thompsonhotels.com/ Strip, Rodeo Drive, and the lot, prop warehouse, archives, hotels/california/hollywood/ Hollywood Walk of Fame, and soundstages are all up for Thompson Hotel thompson-hollywood and explore all of the glitz, viewing (and the flashlight- With the iconic Hollywood glamour, and glory of the City guided night tour includes a Hills as its literal backdrop, of Angels. » lastoriestour.com spooky stop at Hollywood Thompson Hotel debuts in Forever Cemetery!). early 2020 with fanfare » paramountstudiotour.com

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 49 W REGIONS

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, GRIFFITH PARK

More Hollywood Neighborhoods

Griffith Park Griffith Park is one of the largest municipal parks and urban wilderness areas in the world, featuring incredible views of Los Angeles below and THE WEST HOLLYWOOD EDITION the stars above. At the Griffith Observatory, gaze through the 16-foot- long Zeiss telescope for EAT Station Hollywood Neighborhood: breathtaking views of the Adjacent to Hollywood West universe. Catch a concert APL Restaurant Boulevard at the ultra-chic Hollywood at the Greek Theatre, a This dinner-only steakhouse W Hollywood hotel you’ll find You’re sure to see landmark outdoor venue situated on the famed corner Station Hollywood, tastefully entertainment-industry hosting unforgettable of Hollywood and Vine in the appointed with midcentury movers and shakers in West music performances. The historic Taft Building attracts touches and surrounded in Hollywood, known for its whole family will enjoy a loyal celebrity clientele for lush greenery, heavy on the rooftop pools and as the place the Los Angeles Zoo its dry-aged beef and seasonal, palm fronds. Station serves where rock stars and legendary & Botanical Gardens, produce-driven dishes. For up appetizers, sandwiches, comedians got their big Autry National Museum lunch, fans flock to the desserts, and cocktails—and breaks. The restaurants and of the American West, takeout window, dubbed APL a DJ—starting at 5 p.m. designer stores are as famous and Griffith Park’s scenic BBQ. » aplrestaurant.com » stationhollywood.com as the celebrities who frequent hiking trails. them. Take in a performance LEFT: PREAPPY/STOCKSY PREAPPY/STOCKSY LEFT:

50 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE EXPLORE

Larchmont Village Explore the charming neighborhood of Larchmont Village, adjacent to Hancock Park. The area’s tree-lined sidewalks are dotted with independent stores and boutiques that evoke a small-town feel. Shop like a local for fresh finds during the Sunday farmers’ market. Grab a gourmet sandwich from the Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese shop; nosh on vegan cuisine at Café Gratitude; then treat yourself to all-natural ice cream at Salt & Straw or an espresso milkshake at Go Get Em Tiger.

Los Feliz A creative neighborhood with an independent vibe all its own, Los Feliz is home to the Ennis House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece, and his at a legendary Sunset Strip typifies its brand, The West DO Hollyhock House, venue or sample some of the Hollywood EDITION is a UNESCO World many other nightlife options both intimate and grand, West Hollywood Heritage Site, stands in this renowned LGBT featuring 140 guest rooms, Design District nearby. Streets are neighborhood. 48 suites and two penthouses, Anyone with an appetite for lined with boutiques, a signature restaurant, high-caliber design, fashion, eclectic cafes, and dive STAY lobby lounge, basement art, and beauty will want to bars. Start the day with club, rooftop pool, and shop at this design epicenter breakfast tacos, tour The West six-treatment room spa. where trends are born. The the Hollyhock House, Hollywood » editionhotels.com/west/ walkable area is home to more then see a movie at the EDITION hollywood than 250 design-forward Vintage Vista Theatre, Exuding the gracious purveyors of apparel, textiles, a 1920s single-screen sophistication and furnishings, fine art, and much auditorium with ample understated luxury that more. » westhollywooddesign leg room. district.com

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 51 W

EXPLORE REGIONS

Silver Lake Arsty, trendy Silver Lake borders Hollywood and Echo Park, near Glendale, with food trucks, yoga studios, cafes, and boutiques. The Sunset Junction area offers fair-trade coffee, fine cheeses, comic books, vintage glassware, vinyl records, and restaurants. Hyperion Avenue, another dining hub, dishes up ROKU, WEST HOLLYWOOD sushi, rustic American, and Italian. Sunset and Glendale boulevards feature wine bars, lounges, live music, and flamenco. For nature-seekers, the reservoir has a walking path and a dog park.

Universal City Located just 15 minutes from Hollywood, Universal City is home to Universal Studios® Hollywood, the famous theme park that features a legendary studio tour. THE ABBEY, WEST HOLLYWOOD Get a behind-the- scenes look at how movies are made, become a part of Nightclubs & Bars EAT ROKU The Wizarding World West Hollywood delivers Experience top-notch of Harry Potter™, late-night entertainment, Catch LA Japanese cuisine at this Sunset and experience whether it’s live music and The views from the rooftop Strip gem that offers indoor amazing rides like comedy on the Sunset Strip, are spectacular, and you might main and private dining Transformers™: The or drinks and meetups at catch glimpses of some famous rooms, and a beautiful patio Ride-3D and Jurassic The Abbey, Flaming Saddles, faces, too, at this glamorous designed to resemble a World™ - The Ride and 1OAK, just a few of the seafood restaurant/nightspot, contemporary Japanese expedition/water many thriving bars in this which is open until 2 a.m. daily. garden, complete with a ride (opened in 2019). proud LGBTQ community. For extra wow factor, order retractable glass roof for Enjoy live music, » 1oakla.com the seafood tower. A separate open-air dining. dining, shopping, » theabbeyweho.com vegan menu is also available. » rokusunset.com + and nightlife under » thecomedystore.com » catchrestaurants.com/ the neon lights of » flamingsaddles.com catchla ® Universal CityWalk . » theroxy.com

» whiskeyagogo.com DINING GROUP; INNOVATIVE TOP: FORBES/AVABLU RYAN BOTTOM:

52 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM

W REGIONS

The Valley

The Valley is home to movie studios, excellent restaurants, and Neighborhood: and stroll through pedestrian- natural and cultural attractions. Foodies and fashionistas alike Studio City friendly Tujunga Village, great will love Ventura Boulevard, the main thoroughfare. Many of Studio City is the historic for vintage finds, grabbing a L.A.’s most acclaimed sushi restaurants are located on “Sushi home of the stars, where you bite, and treating yourself to a Row” in Studio City, while dozens of boutiques and vintage can drive by The Brady Bunch scoop of gelato. Indulge in clothing shops are sure to please fashionable shoppers. In North house, be part of a studio some of L.A.’s best sushi Hollywood, the vibrant NoHo Arts District features more than audience at CBS Studio before hitting the lanes at a 20 live theaters, acting and art workshops, dance studios, and Center, and hike in Fryman glow-in-the-dark bowling alley. art galleries. In the North Valley, the Valley Performing Arts Canyon. Shop the unique Center in Northridge showcases top-quality performances in stores on Ventura Boulevard a world-class, eco-friendly setting.

54 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE

V_V(+8\V_ɩqɊ V\_+D+\q

and lounge in front of the Canyon Park. The loop Avenue, but its array of STAY outdoor fireplace before route is open to the public inviting businesses gives it retiring to your ’70s-chic guest and provides a fitness course as an irresistible, village-y feel. The Garland room. » thegarland.com well as spectacular panoramic Favorites here include Aroma Repeatedly cited in Condé views amid plenty of native Coffee & Tea Company Nast Traveler’s Top Hotels lists, DO flora and fauna. » lamountains. (a frequent meeting spot), The Garland sits on seven com or mrca.ca.gov Diane’s Boutique, and Village lush acres just a few miles Fryman Canyon Gourmet Cheese & Wine. from Universal Studios® Weekend hikers love the Tujunga Village » discoverlosangeles.com/ Hollywood. Dine al fresco 3.3-mile Fryman Canyon Trail This quaint hidden gem hidden-gem-neighborhoods- at The Front Yard restaurant located in the 122-acre Fryman occupies one block of Tujunga tujunga-village

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 55 W REGIONS

THE GARLAND, NORTH HOLLYWOOD

EAT Sushi Katsu-ya Neighborhood: establishments. When it’s Among the top-rated sushi Woodland Hills time to eat, Woodland Hills Barrel & Ashes establishments that dot Studio Hike, bike, and enjoy nature offers plenty of options from Authentic BBQ, cooked low City’s Ventura Boulevard at nearby Lake Balboa. Look gourmet pizzerias to premier and slow, keeps customers you’ll find Sushi Katsu-ya, for designer labels, handmade steakhouses. flocking to this rustic one of 25 establishments cosmetics, and children’s smokehouse that offers founded by master sushi footwear in the block-long, STAY the best in St. Louis, the chef Katsuya Uechi. You’ll indoor Westfield Topanga Carolinas, Texas, and Kansas wax poetic after sampling shopping center, then Hilton Woodland Hills City styles, with melt-in- the restaurant’s Lobster venture over to The Village Boasting 330 generously sized your-mouth brisket, tri-tip, Dynamite Roll and Seared at Westfield Topanga, an room and suites, plenty of pork, chicken, and sides, Tuna Sashimi with Jalapeño. outdoor hub with more than family-friendly services, and a plus an eye-popping menu » katsu-yagroup.com 45 retailers and services and full-service business center, of whiskeys and ales. nearly 30 food and drink the Hilton Woodland Hills is » barrelandashes.com also ideally located within

56 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE

More Valley Neighborhoods

North Hollywood Nestled in North Hollywood is “NoHo,” a one-square-mile creative community that is home to the historic El Portal Theatre, which was built in 1926 and now hosts workshops, readings, and live shows. Visit exhibits in the Lankershim Arts Center. Take a gander at the Great Wall of Los Angeles, one of the longest art murals in the world. Experience a diverse array of cuisines, and grab a cocktail at Tonga Hut, L.A.’s oldest operating tiki bar. Visit the Vegan Sunday market at 5300 Bakman Avenue.

North Valley The North Valley, as its name implies, is in the northern part of the San Fernando Valley and includes communities walking distance of 40 Orcutt residence. Stroll the stores and from casual eats from Chatsworth to Van restaurants and the Westfield meandering garden paths to fine dining. Kids will Nuys, Tujunga, Granada Topanga & The Village through majestic, several- especially love The Village’s Hills, and many more. shopping venues. hundred-year-old heritage innovative play areas and It’s also the gateway to » woodlandhills.hilton.com oak trees. » laparks.org/ water features. the Angeles National horticulture/orcutt-ranch » westfield.com/topanga Forest. The North Valley DO offers a global variety Westfield Topanga EAT of restaurants and Orcutt Ranch & The Village shopping. O’Melveny Horticultural Center The Westfield Topanga & The JOEY Woodland Hills Park in Granada Hills is Built in 1920, the 25-acre Village indoor/outdoor mall JOEY features an open the second largest park Orcutt Ranch Horticultural coupling meets every shopping kitchen and a sprawling patio, in L.A. after Griffith Center houses citrus groves, and dining objective, from with a menu that runs from Park and has miles of flower beds, a rose garden, high-end designers to big-box hummus, wings, and gyoza to hiking trails. a gazebo, and the 1920s-era sushi, a killer Cobb salad,

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 57 W REGIONS

Pasadena Located 20 minutes north of Downtown, beautiful Pasadena is known for its famous Rose Bowl Stadium and wide, tree-lined residential streets with Arts and Crafts- style architecture. Visit its museums and art and music venues, such as the Norton Simon Museum; The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; and the Pasadena BARREL & ASHES, Museum of History. STUDIO CITY Stroll through Old Town’s upscale boutiques, pubs, and cafes. Hike the Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park & Nature Center, and catch a show at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Sherman Oaks Explore Sherman Oaks, a haven for shoppers and diners alike. Cruise down Ventura Boulevard, immortalized by rocker Tom Petty and regularly featured in movies and TV shows. Get in a game of mini golf at Sherman Oaks Castle Park. Stroll WESTFIELD TOPANGA through The Village & THE VILLAGE, at Sherman Oaks and WOODLAND HILLS browse the upscale fashion boutiques and thrift stores. For burgers, steak, fish tacos, The Local complemented by a locally a little more retail and rice bowls. Plus, during Peasant sourced menu of more than 20 therapy, explore happy hour, beer, sangria, Relax and enjoy perfectly tap beers and a generous array the Sherman Oaks and Bellinis are under five prepared American fare at this of bottled microbrews. Galleria. Fuel up bucks. You won’t find a gastropub with a penchant for » thelocalpeasant.com + with some oysters happier meal anywhere. comfort food. Juicy burgers, and craft cocktails at » joeyrestaurants.com/ pizza, sides, and snacks are a gastropub. location/joey-woodland-hills

58 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM HOLLYWOOD MADE HERE BOOK ONLINE AND SAVE

a© & TM WBEI. W REGIONS

Beach Cities/ LAX

With coastal attractions stretching from Malibu all the way Neighborhood: a music club since 1949. Then south to San Pedro and the Port of Los Angeles, L.A.’s beach Hermosa Beach take in the stunning coastal communities are the epitome of Southern California’s endless The quintessential L.A. beach views that stretch all the way summer. Santa Monica delights beachgoers with the carnival city, Hermosa Beach displays to Santa Monica. Browse in atmosphere of Santa Monica Pier and the bountiful shopping wide stretches of sand where the boutiques on Pier Avenue. available at Third Street Promenade. Malibu entices visitors and famous surf and volleyball locals with mile upon mile of beaches and outdoor activities in the competitions are held. Take STAY Santa Monica Mountains. Famous for its boardwalk, Venice Beach advantage of the beautiful is also the site of Muscle Beach and the Venice Beach Skatepark. weather to sunbathe, rent a Beach House Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice is known for its eclectic shops bike, ride a skateboard, or at Hermosa Beach and sophisticated eateries. Marina del Rey is the largest man-made Rollerblade along The Strand. This all-suite beachfront marina in the United States. South of LAX, San Pedro is home Visit two La La Land sites: the property offers stunning to the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center, Battleship USS historic Hermosa Beach Pier views of the Pacific Ocean

IOWA, and CRAFTED, a marketplace for dozens of local artisans. and The Lighthouse Cafe, and the famous 22-mile-long JENNIFER CHONG

60 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM EXPLORE

HERMOSA BEACH

coastal path, The Strand. All strolling, biking, or skating Oscar®-nominated movie Beach for more than 25 suites feature a fireplace, a near the sand’s edge or La La Land. This lively locale years, offering fresh and patio or balcony, an oversized frolicking on the beach with serves up music, drinks, and affordable breakfasts, burritos, bathroom, a refrigerator, and a a volleyball, beach ball, or edibles, and is open (including quesadillas, combo plates, down comforter. The hotel also surfboard. Myriad shops and the kitchen for late-night eats) beer, wine, and cocktails in offers a fitness center and spa restaurants await in Pier Plaza seven days a week until 1 a.m. an idyllic seaside location services. » beach-house.com at the end of Pier Avenue. » thelighthousecafe.net enveloped by lush palms, » hermosabch.org cacti, and colorful blooms. DO EAT » laplayitacafe.com

The Lighthouse Cafe Hermosa Beach and Late nights are a way of life La Playita Zane’s Hermosa Beach Pier at The Lighthouse Cafe, This light, bright, and festive Cioppino is the signature Drink in the coastal beauty a 1949-founded jazz club Mexican cafe by the sea has dish at this modern American of Hermosa Beach while and site of scenes from the been a fixture in Hermosa bistro where Italian-inspired

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 61 EXPLORE

More Beach Cities/LAX Neighborhoods

Gateway to L.A. The LAX Corridor is the gateway to L.A. and provides a fun layover or a home base for further travels. The Gateway offers one of L.A.’s highest concentrations of hotels, including most major brands.

Manhattan Beach Known as “the Pearl of the South Bay,” Manhattan Beach was immortalized in the lyrics of The Beach Boys’ classic “Surfin’ U.S.A.” Take a gander at the impressive beachfront real estate as you walk, run, bike, Rollerblade, or skateboard on The Strand. Downtown Manhattan Beach is a culinary hotbed with seafood shacks, gastropubs, and fine-dining options.

Marina del Rey MALIBU BEACH INN Try sportfishing, kayaking, paddle- boarding, or whale watching from seafood—and lots of fresh Neighborhood: surfing spots. Point Dume, Marina del Rey. seafood in general—is served Malibu Zuma Beach, and nearby Explore the Waterside in a stylish, comfortable Situated along 21 miles Malibu Creek State Park are shopping center, full setting. The sophisticated of pristine coastline and popular film and TV locations. of restaurants and menu also includes steaks, traversed by the Pacific Coast Restaurants like Mastro’s shops, then relax at pasta, pizza, appetizers, Highway, Malibu is known Ocean Club, Moonshadows, a top-rated lounge cocktails, and desserts. for its beaches, celebrity and Nobu Malibu offer or join fans from all » zanesrestaurant.com residents, and spectacular diners breathtaking around the country at setting. Near the historic oceanfront views. a local sports bar. Malibu Pier is Surfrider Beach, one of the world’s premier ROMEREIN LISA

62 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM W REGIONS

STAY guest rooms, an on-site spa exotic animals including pristine 21-acre stretch of suite, and a restaurant serving llamas, zebras, and a giraffe— coastline is the epitome of Malibu Beach Inn fresh, locally sourced dishes. includes an opportunity to Malibu surf culture. Surfrider This refined boutique hotel » malibubeachinn.com taste delicious wines made Beach is part of Malibu is perched delicately above from grapes grown in the Lagoon State Beach, which the sands of Carbon Beach, DO Santa Monica Mountains. also comprises the Malibu a prestigious strip of coastline » lasafaris.com Lagoon and the Malibu Pier. situated near Malibu’s famed Malibu Wine Safari » beaches.lacounty.gov/ hiking trails, landmarks, A guided tour of the 1,000- Surfrider Beach malibu-surfrider-beach and high-end boutiques. acre Saddlerock Ranch and Featured in numerous 1950s The property houses 47 vineyard—home to various and ’60s surfing movies, this

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 63 W REGIONS

EXPLORE

San Pedro Visit the LA Waterfront at San Pedro, part of the bustling Port of Los Angeles. Beautiful parks, beaches, an aquarium, and boating adventures acquaint visitors with life near the shore. Admire the Fanfare Fountains, and take a self-guided tour of the Battleship USS IOWA.

Santa Monica VENICE CANALS Santa Monica is one of L.A.’s most popular FANFARE destinations for FOUNTAINS, SAN PEDRO visitors. Shopping ranges from the sleek outdoor Santa Monica Place to quaint boutiques on Main Street. A robust nightlife takes root in pubs, craft cocktail bars, and live music venues. Visit Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier for amusement-park fun and a ride on the historic carousel.

Venice Built to resemble its Italian namesake, Venice features a network of canals and colonnade architecture. A gathering place for street performers, artists, and beachgoers, the Venice Beach and seafood dishes. Savor Moonshadows Malibu, an boardwalk offers great EAT your meal and the live indoor/outdoor restaurant people-watching. entertainment provided that provides a memorable Admire murals and Mastro’s Ocean in this elegant and experience in a casual setting. street art, then Club - Malibu energetic atmosphere. Enjoy a cocktail on the patio’s stroll Abbot Kinney Enjoy world-class service and » mastrosrestaurants.com Blue Lounge Bar before Boulevard’s art cuisine at Mastro’s Ocean digging into the Homemade galleries, hip clothing Club, where a tantalizing Moonshadows Malibu Dungeness Crab Ravioli. stores, stylish eateries, menu showcases superb Asian, Italian, and American » moonshadowsmalibu.com + bars, and cafes. sushi and American steak influences converge at LEI/FOXALBUM.COM CHON HOU FOX BOTTOM: PHOTOG/UNSPLASH; TOP:

64 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM @VisitLB | visitlongbeach.com

great local brews

muah! so sunny

lots of bike trails SHOPPING

CLARE V.

66 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM GO GET EM TIGER

TYLER VELVET BY SURFBOARDS GRAHAM & SPENCER L.A.-Made Take home some of the city’s flavors, fashions, and fun.

“Design, fashion, art, jewelry, all of it—some of the most City of Angels Sweets influential makers and doers are right here in the enormous and At the LETTERPRESS CHOCOLATE small-batch beautiful city of Los Angeles,” says designer Clare Vivier, whose chocolate factory and store, every bar is hand-wrapped. venerated CLARE V. line of leather goods, accessories, and The most popular: the award-winning Ucayali Private clothing has been an influence on style in L.A. and beyond for Reserve 70% Dark Chocolate. Participants in factory more than a decade. Here are a few shopping opportunities tours witness behind-the-scenes magic and score samples. that let visitors bring home a slice of SoCal. › 2835 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, letterpresschocolate.com Honed-Here Wave Riders Inspired by traditional longboards of the 1960s, El Segundo Hometown Joe native Tyler Hatzikian has been handcrafting boards for more GO GET EM TIGER coffee beans are roasted in Southern than three decades at TYLER SURFBOARDS. Hatzikian California. The company sells them at seven locations around shapes, colors, glasses, and finishes each board, and his works the city and ships them to fans through a subscription service. are some of the most respected on the surf scene. Stop by and The newest shop recently opened in Downtown L.A. beside ogle his craftsmanship—in vintage, new, and custom boards. another local icon, The Music Center. › 118 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo, tylersurfboards.com › 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, gget.com Angeleno Fashion Conscious Cali Casualwear REFORMATION takes eco-chic to a new level with breezy Designers Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer founded VELVET BY dresses and separates that are produced with minimal carbon GRAHAM & SPENCER in 1997 with a singular goal: to make footprint. Made from recycled and low-impact naturally derived the best T-shirt and to make it in Los Angeles. The company’s fabrics, Reformation maxi dresses have gained cult status. The offerings have since grown to include a variety of laid-back company also has bridal, denim, and plus-size lines, and a Melrose staples for men and women, including a line of jeans crafted from Avenue location offering 100 percent vintage alternatives. Japanese denim and designed, washed, dyed, and sewn locally.

OPPOSITE: EMMA FEIL; TOP RIGHT: JAYZOMBIE PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC; BOTTOM RIGHT: ERIC STAUDENMAIER ERIC STAUDENMAIER RIGHT: BOTTOM LLC; PHOTOGRAPHY, JAYZOMBIE RIGHT: TOP FEIL; OPPOSITE: EMMA › 8810 Washington Boulevard, #102, Culver City, thereformation.com › 13020 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, velvet-tees.com

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 67 THE BLOC

THE AMERICANA AT BRAND Shopping Destinations The Americana The Bloc at Brand ³This open-air shopping and ³Update your fashion game event center spans an entire at Madewell and H&M, take city block of Downtown your tech needs to Apple, L.A. Home to a Macy’s and grab a creamy, guilt-free ﬂagship store, the center treat at Yum Creamery. also features unique eateries, LETTERPRESS CHOCOLATE › 889 Americana Way, shops carrying handcrafted Glendale 91210, merchandise, and a americanaatbrand.com connection to the 7th Street/ La La Land Jam Metro Center station. On any day of the week there is a guaranteed line to get into Beverly Center › 750 South Flower Street, SQIRL cafe, and one of the most requested breakfasts is a hefty ³The Beverly Center is Los Angeles 90017, home-baked slice of brioche toast smeared with your choice where the trend-aware styles theblocla.com of jam. Owner Jessica Koslow started making gourmet jams and tastes of Los Angeles in intoxicating combinations like Elberta Peach and Lemon converge in an ever-evolving Citadel Outlets Verbena or Seascape Strawberry and Rose Geranium back in fashion portfolio of more ³This outlet center’s iconic, 2011, and they’re still the best way to start the day. Get a jar to than 100 retailers. Luxury castlelike structure was built go or snap up one of her celebrated cookbooks. designers like Balenciaga, in 1929 to house a tire factory. › 720 North Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, sqirlla.com Coach, Michael Kors, and Inside, shoppers land bargains Prada keep company with at 130-plus top-name stores Local Leatherworks youth-inspired favorites including Ann Taylor, Citizen For their MADE SOLID brand, husband-and-wife team Hayden Girls and Maje. Watch America, Corningware, Mia and Peter Maxwell craft unique personal and home › 8500 Beverly Boulevard, DKNY, Fossil, Hanes, accessories such as vases and bracelets from vegetable-tanned Los Angeles 90048, LaCoste, Levi’s, Samsonite, cowhide using traditional leatherworking techniques and natural beverlycenter.com Steve Madden, and Swarovski. dyes and waxes. Thoughtful details like custom-made porcelain › 100 Citadel Drive, or Buffalo nickel buttons make each piece one of a kind. Los Angeles 90040, › 4855 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, madesolidinla.com citadeloutlets.com

68 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM SHOPPING

PALISADES VILLAGE

CRAFTED The Grove LA Fashion District LA Jewelry District áá«PÈđÈ¦ ³A local favorite and ³The Fashion District is ³Located near the Fashion Los Angeles celeb-spotting mecca, The 100 blocks of independently District of Downtown L.A., ³Peruse and take home Grove presents a lively mix of owned retail and wholesale the Jewelry District is home the handmade offerings of shops, restaurants, activities, businesses carrying apparel, to nearly 5,000 businesses local artists, designers, and events with a friendly accessories, and footwear for spread over a 12-block area. and artisanal chefs at this California vibe. Browse the the entire family. It is also The direct-to-consumer marketplace located in aisles at Nordstrom, then pop home to the L.A. Flower merchandise affords big Warehouse No. 10 of L.A.’s into hip chain locations like District, which includes both savings on designer jewelry, famous port. It’s open 12 p.m. Brandy Melville and Topshop the L.A. Flower Market— precious stones, and gold and to 8 p.m. Friday through Topman. › 189 The Grove the largest ﬂoral mart in silver merchandise. Sunday. › 112 East 22nd Street, Drive, Los Angeles 90036, the United States—and the › gojewelrydistrict.com San Pedro 90731, thegrovela.com (adjacent to California Flower Mall; the craftedportla.com The Original Farmers L.A. Fabric District, which The Original Market) has the largest selection of Farmers Market FIGat7th fabrics and notions in ³Located adjacent to The ³Popular retailers such as Hollywood Southern California; and Grove shopping complex, Nordstrom Rack, Target, & Highland Santee Alley, a famed The Original Farmers Zara, and H&M; numerous ³This quintessential Downtown open-air bazaar. Market has been serving dining options; and free Hollywood shopping and The entire district is open to the public since 1934. Now music and events year-round entertainment complex both the public and the trade. a historic landmark, the make this Downtown L.A. houses the Dolby Theatre®, › fashiondistrict.org popular market features a shopping and dining plaza a home of the Academy diverse group of produce, major draw. › 7th and Figueroa Awards®, and offers a wide meat, seafood, and baked streets, Los Angeles 90017, range of retail options goods merchants, selling their ﬁgat7th.com including Forever 21, wares to the public via food JAPAN HOUSE Shop, stalls, shops, and restaurants. and Shoe Palace. › 6333 West Third Street, › 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles 90036, Hollywood 90028, farmersmarketla.com

TOP MIDDLE: ERIC FIGGE PRODUCTIONS; INC.; FAR RIGHT: RYAN FORBES/AVABLU FORBES/AVABLU RYAN RIGHT: FAR INC.; MIDDLE: ERIC FIGGE PRODUCTIONS; TOP hollywoodandhighland.com

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 69 SHOPPING SHOPPING

Just Outside of Los Angeles Camarillo Premium Outlets ³Located about an hour’s drive north of Downtown L.A. in neighboring Ventura County, this network of 160 outlet stores delivers steep discounts on buys from style-makers such as Armani, Calvin Klein, WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY Steve Madden, Tommy Hilfiger, and Tory Burch, and affordable finds at spots like Saks Off 5th, Waterford, True Religion, Splendid, and Lucky Brand. Palisades Village kÚĒ®½ › 740 East Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo 93010, ³Well-suited to the serene Century City premiumoutlets.com/camarillo atmosphere of its prized ³This two-level shopping coastal community, this destination boasts an Úđ(®½½ÚP×Â®äÂDäá½áÚ walkable collection of extensive roster of retail and ³This selection of luxury outlets in adjacent more than 40 retailers and dining options. Visitors can Riverside County recently underwent a 5,000-square- restaurants feels like a small ramp up their wardrobe at foot expansion, including the addition of scenic town, with a Main Street adidas, Aritzia, and Dr. outdoor space in which to relax between visits to its and a centrally located park. Martens or indulge at 180-plus stores. Check out designer looks at shops like › 15225 Palisades Village Lane, premium restaurants such as Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Pacific Palisades 90272, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Fendi, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Prada, and Stuart Weitzman. palisadesvillageca.com Steakhouse. Westfield › 48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon 92230, Century City also welcomes premiumoutlets.com Santa Monica a new location of Sugar Place Factory, a sweet eatery Ontario Mills ³With more than 70 outlets and rumored favorite ³Located in bordering San Bernardino County, from popular go-tos such as of celebrities such this shopping and outlet mall holds more than 200 Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, as Kim Kardashian and premium-brand stores, a food court, an Improv comedy Disney, and Nike to top Britney Spears. club and dinner theater, and a 30-screen AMC Theatres. designer names like Kate › 10250 Santa Monica › 1 Mills Circle, Ontario 91764, simon.com/mall/ Spade and Louis Vuitton, Boulevard, Los Angeles ontario-mills this downtown Santa Monica 90067, westfield.com/ mainstay boasts an indoor/ centurycity outdoor food court and a rooftop dining area kÚĒ®½ kÚĒ®½ kÚĒ®½\ÈÔ Ã§ overlooking the coastline. Culver City Santa Anita ʱ\«j®½½ § › 395 Santa Monica Place, ³Conveniently situated ³Located in the San Gabriel ³From the indoor Westfield Santa Monica 90401, just off L.A.’s 405 freeway, Valley northeast of the City Topanga mall, where retailers santamonicaplace.com Westfield Culver City is a of L.A., Westfield Santa Anita range from Target and Gap to neighborhood staple thanks retailers include Nordstrom Neiman Marcus and Jimmy Universal to the inclusion of Nordstrom and Talbots and go-to Choo, a trolley ride takes CityWalk® Rack, Target, Macy’s, Old wardrobe boosters Chico’s, shoppers across the street to ³Just steps away from Navy, New York & Company, Loft, and Vans. Check out The Village, a family- and Universal Studios® and Lane Bryant; unique eco-conscious jewelry and pet-friendly outdoor center Hollywood theme park beauty and lifestyle boutiques accessories at Alex and Ani, studded with specialty shops, lies this rollicking and Miniso and Riley Rose; and Japanese-influenced state-of-the-art eateries, and family-friendly two-block and tempting eateries apparel at Uniqlo, then dine a Costco warehouse store. hub of shopping, dining, Wafflejack and Honeymee. on American favorites, Dining options abound at and entertainment that › 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, seafood, or Asian-inspired both venues, including transforms after dark into Culver City 90230, fare at one of the restaurants. popular spots such as The a haven of neon lights, live westfield.com/culvercity › 400 South Baldwin Avenue, Cheesecake Factory and music, and busy nightclubs. Arcadia 91007, Lucille’s Smokehouse. › 6600 › 100 Universal City Plaza, westfield.com/santaanita Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Universal City 91608, Woodland Hills 91303, citywalkhollywood.com westfield.com/topanga +

JIMSIMMONSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

70 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM L.A.’S FAVORITE SHOPPING & DINING DESTINATION SINCE 1934 SHOPPING Dozens of family-owned, eclectic stores plus well-known high fashion brands DINING Dozens of restaurants and eateries serving gourmet cuisine from around the world SPECIALTY FOOD PURVEYORS Many artisan grocers and specialty food merchants oﬀering produce, bakery products, wine & cheese, handmade chocolates, ice cream and much more

Open daily— adjacent to The Grove, Museum Row, Beverly Hills & Hollywood

6333 W. THIRD ST. • LOS ANGELES • 323.933.9211 FARMERSMARKETLA.COM • Insta #FARMERSMARKETLA GETTING AROUND

Ticket to Ride A far-reaching transit system and bike-share ÈÔÔÈđäÃ®á®Ú½ þá«øÈÃ×ÚÈ¦á«®áþ áþÈä×¦áɉ

Los Angeles offers so much to see and do that narrowing Metro Light Rail and Bus Lines down an itinerary can be a challenge. Making the most of Take Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Authority (Metro; metro.net) to some of the city’s (Metro; metro.net) services, however, can allow a visitor favorite hot spots via light-rail and bus (see map above). to forgo the freeways and maximize time for fun. The TAP card, a reusable transit-fare card that can be used at 26 L.A. transit agencies, makes it easy PRO TIP: Plug dream itineraries into Metro’s itinerary planner to ride Metro. The card can be purchased and loaded (metro.net/riding/trip-planner) and hit the town. Want to cover even more ground? Add a bicycle to the mix. with fare at Metro stations and local vendors (ﬁnd a location at taptogo.net).

72 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM GETTING AROUND

Bike Sharing Located just outside of many Metro stops are Metro Bike be loaded on TAP cards to make checking out a bike Share stations (metro.net/bikeshare), which enable visitors to even more convenient. combine bicycle and transit trips to travel around key urban Other public bike-share programs are also easily accessible areas of L.A. county without driving. The program has met from many Metro rail and bus stations and have affordable with such success that it has recently expanded into Venice, rates. Santa Monica’s Breeze (santamonicabikeshare.com) the Port of L.A., West L.A., Central L.A., and North covers ground in Santa Monica, Venice, Westwood, Beverly Hollywood. The cost of this 24-hour/365-day-a-year service Hills, and West Hollywood. Or bike around Beverly Hills is $1.75 for each 30 minutes. Other options include purchasing via Beverly Hills Bike Share (beverlyhillsbikeshare.com). a day pass ($5 per day for unlimited free trips of 30 minutes San Pedro is another seaside town sharing bikes as well as or less; $1.75 per 30 minutes thereafter) or electric scooters. LimeBike’s signature buying single-ride passes in bulk, which are For car-free itineraries and guides, green-and-yellow two-wheelers are available visit discoverlosangeles.com/travel. discounted by up to 50 percent. Passes can there for $1 per half-hour.

Two-Wheeled Tours

Keen on taking a bicycle tour? SANTA MONICA BIKE CENTER (thebikecenter.com/santa-monica) is a sure bet with three- to four-hour guided expeditions that focus on subjects ranging from street art to urban farming. PERRY’S LEGENDS HISTORIC BIKE TOURS (perryscafe. com) serves Venice and Santa Monica, where surﬁng, skateboarding, and beach volleyball were born. HANDLEBAR BIKE TOURS LOS ANGELES (handlebar biketours.com) offers a two-hour tour that begins at the iconic Grand Central Market and takes in all the highlights of Downtown. Tourists who want to see everything in one day may opt for BIKES AND HIKES LA (bikesandhikesla.com). The organization’s six-hour LA in a Day tour covers 32 miles and attractions that top many tourists’ bucket lists. To ride through and learn about Los Angeles’ vibrant culture and sample its culinary offerings with a local Angeleno as your private guide, call on LA CYCLE TOURS (lacycletours.com). BIKES AND HIKES LA

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 73 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Make a Date with L.A.

You won’t want to miss what the city has in store. THE ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS®

Rose Bowl designers at this free FIDM celebration leading up to the V»«×Ú Flea Market Museum exhibit. WHEN: big night. Past events have PĐÈ×Â Ã › On the second Sunday of February–March (see website included screenings devoted 9ÈÚÃ§½Ú WHERE: to nominees in the shorts, every month, the Pasadena for specific dates). > × á«ÈÃ FIDM Museum at the documentary, animated Rose Bowl is home to one Runners from 66 countries Fashion Institute of features, and foreign language › of the world’s most famous and all 50 states in the Design & Merchandising, film categories, as well as flea markets. With more U.S. will gather in L.A. Los Angeles. FOR DETAILS: a symposium on hair and than 2,500 vendors offering to participate in the 35th fidmmuseum.org. makeup for motion pictures. everything from vintage hats edition of this 26.219-mile In addition, the Oscars® to vinyl records, there is truly race. WHEN: Mar. 8, 2020. Red Carpet Fan Experience something for everyone. \«ȁǺÃÃÃä ½ WHERE: From Dodger WHEN: lottery makes it possible for Second Sunday of Âþø ×Úʵ Stadium across Los Angeles to WHERE: lucky film lovers to snag one each month. Rose Flashing paparazzi cameras the Santa Monica Pier. FOR › of the available bleacher seats Bowl Stadium, Pasadena. spotlight glamorous faces DETAILS: lamarathon.com. FOR DETAILS: along the crimson route and rgcshows. from the big screen. It’s continue cheering on their com/rosebowl.aspx. awards season, and the favorite stars at a nearby ®Ã9ɉɉ penultimate ceremony is private telecast. WHEN: Feb. › Celebrate L.A.’s vibrant đÈ¦>Èá®ÈÃ hosted by the Academy of 9, 2020. WHERE: Dolby culinary scene and enjoy Motion Picture Arts and P®áä×ÈÚáäÂ Theatre®, Hollywood, specially priced lunch and Sciences. Fans can get in on Ú®§Ã and other locations. FOR dinner menus from more than the action through a lineup of › See more than 100 movie DETAILS: oscars.org/events. 400 Los Angeles restaurants costumes including the activities during the weeklong during the 15-day culinary ® work of Oscar -nominated event. Returning favorites TINSELTOWN/SHUTTERSTOCK

74 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM NOW

Six Flags Magic Mountain has more thrilling coasters than anywhere on the planet. Speed, ﬂip, soar, and dive on world-class coasters guaranteed to provide over-the-top fun and excitement for thrill seekers of all ages. sixﬂags.com/magicmountain THRILL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! CALENDAR OF EVENTS

include restaurants such as Anime Expo wine and beer tastings, military demonstrations, Redbird, CUT by Wolfgang › Enjoy Japanese animation, specialty shows, and more. a Navy film festival, and Puck, CRAFT Los Angeles, music, and popular culture at WHEN: September. Closed athletic and culinary and Casa Vega, among others. the largest anime and manga Mon. and Tue., except Labor competitions between Naval WHEN: Summer and winter. convention in North America. Day. WHERE: Fairplex, and Coast Guard teams. WHERE: Various restaurants. Around-the-clock activities 1101 W. McKinley Ave., WHEN: Sept. 5–7, 2020. FOR DETAILS: dineLA.com. include the Masquerade, Pomona. FOR DETAILS: WHERE: Various locations Anime Music Video Contest, lacountyfair.com. along LA Waterfront at the The Original concerts, movie premieres, Port of Los Angeles. FOR Farmers Market and the AX Fashion Show. L.A. Film DETAILS: lafleetweek.com. Friday Night Music WHEN: July 2–5. WHERE: Festival Los Angeles Convention Halloween Every Friday through › Celebrating its 26th › Center. FOR DETAILS: the summer, The Original anniversary this year, the Horror Nights at anime-expo.org. Farmers Market hosts its 2020 L.A. Film Festival will Universal Studios® free music series, Friday include world premieres of Hollywood WHEN: Americafest American and international Night Music. Face your fears in this living, The grand finale of features, documentaries, and › Fri. 7 p.m., usually June › breathing, three-dimensional this 94-year-old annual short-subject films, as well as through early September. world of terror. WHEN: Fall. WHERE: Independence Day conversations, master classes, The Original WHERE: Universal Studios® celebration is the largest Hollywood studio premieres, Farmers Market, 6333 W. Hollywood. FOR fireworks show in Southern and other signature events. Third St., Los Angeles. DETAILS: hollywood. FOR DETAILS: California. WHEN: July 4, WHEN: September. halloweenhorrornights.com. WHERE: farmersmarketla.com. 2020. Rose Bowl WHERE: Multiple locations FOR FOR Stadium, Pasadena. throughout Los Angeles. 21st Annual DETAILS: rosebowlstadium. DETAILS: lafilmfest.com. Playboy Jazz ° ½ÈÚ>äđÈÚ Festival com/events/detail/americafest. L.A. Fleet Week › With roots in ancient The summer jazz festival Meso-American cultures, › L.A. County Fair Admission is free to this features a different lineup › this colorful Mexican festival As the largest county fair fifth-annual Labor Day of familiar faces along › honoring the departed in North America, the L.A. weekend event celebrating with a few new ones every features a traditional County Fair has classic fair U.S. Armed Forces at sea. year. Past performers have procession, musical and rides, everything-fried foods, Four days of family fun included Corinne Bailey theatrical performances, and lots of animals, concerts, include ship tours, aircraft Rae, Common, and the altar tributes to ancestors JR/SHUTTERSTOCK COWAND ELLIOTT flyovers, live entertainment, Arturo Sandoval Latin Big Band. WHEN: June. WHERE: Hollywood Bowl. FOR DETAILS: SKECHERS hollywoodbowl.com. PERFORMANCE LOS ANGELES LA PRIDE MARATHON › The largest gathering of the LGBT community in Southern California, LA PRIDE features headline performances and live entertainment on multiple stages, exhibitors, food and drink vendors, and the popular Sunday morning parade. WHEN: June 12–14, 2020. WHERE: West Hollywood. FOR DETAILS: lapride.org.

76 of community members, 89th Annual Microsoft Square, Los Angeles. WHEN: Dec. 31, 2020– contests, arts and crafts, Hollywood FOR DETAILS: lalive.com. Jan. 1, 2021. WHERE: Grand and Latin American cuisine. Christmas Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. FOR DETAILS: Come in calaca (skeleton) Parade Rose Parade® attire. WHEN: Late October. & Up-Close Float grandparkla.org/nyela. WHERE: › This star-studded Hollywood Forever Viewing Cemetery. FOR DETAILS: event in the heart of 2021 Rose ladayofthedead.com. Hollywood provides family › Watch the famous parade entertainment with marching in person on New Year’s Day, Bowl Game® Watch two of the nation’s Grand Park bands, floats, giant character and get a pre- or post-close-up › balloons, and Santa Claus. look at the flower-laden floats. best college football teams Downtown WHEN: November. WHERE: WHEN: Late December– battle it out on New Year’s ° ½ÈÚ>äđÈÚ Hollywood. FOR DETAILS: early January. WHERE: Day in the longest-running WHEN: This free large-scale thehollywoodchristmas Pasadena. FOR DETAILS: bowl tradition of all. › WHERE: art installation celebrates parade.org. tournamentofroses.com. Jan. 1, 2021. Rose FOR and remembers those Bowl Stadium, Pasadena. DETAILS: who have passed away L.A. Kings Grand Park tournamentofroses. com/tickets-rose-bowl. + with altars and other Holiday Ice WHEN: + The Music art pieces. Late at L.A. LIVE October–early November. Center’s N.Y.E.L.A. For more information WHERE: Grand Park Olive › ’Tis the season for skating › Count down to the new year about local events, visit Court and Performance around a giant Christmas tree amid musical performances, a discoverlosangeles.com/ Lawn. FOR DETAILS: as the city’s largest outdoor spectacular interactive display events. Dates and other grandparkla.org/event. ice skating rink is opened to on two sides of City Hall, and details are subject to the public in L.A.’s annual other entertainment at this change; please check rival to Rockefeller Center. sixth-annual celebration in websites for updates. WHEN: December. WHERE: the heart of L.A.’s civic center.

Use PROMO CODE: FIRST-CLASS25% PASSPORTOFF LAVISIT20 25% OFF First-Class Passport only. Discount available online with promo code or by presenting this ad at the box office (ad must be surrendered at time of purchase). Valid through 12/30/20.

Limited time offer. Subject to available quantities. Excludes special events.

EXPERIENCE THE GRANDEST OCEAN BOOK AN ORIGINAL LINER EVER BUILT STATEROOM TODAY!

TOURS DEPARTING DAILY! The Queen Mary’s history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity offering a full service hotel, QUEENMARY.COM award-winning dining and unique attractions.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 77 AIRPORT REPORT

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

78 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM LAX Leads the Way

Multibillion-dollar changes are underway at Los Angeles’ major gateway, with more on the horizon.

Change is in the air at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX; ﬂylax.com), which is in the midst of a massive multibillion-dollar renovation. Known as the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), the project is scheduled to be completed by 2023, and will allow LAX to better serve its more than 87 million air-travel passengers a year. While many of the improvements, including a redesigned Tom Bradley International Terminal and revamped retail and dining options, have been completed, there are many more in progress for travelers to look forward to. NICK MERRICK © HEDRICH BLESSING 2016 MERRICK NICK

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 79 AIRPORT REPORT

Making Connections In March 2019, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the city two nursing rooms, a service-animal relief area, a quiet room, and department that runs the airport, broke ground on the largest children’s play areas. The concourse will also bring new aircraft component of LAMP, an elevated driverless electric train, or aprons and taxiways, allowing for more aircraft movement across automated people mover. What may sound like a whimsical LAX’s two runway complexes. Disneyland ride is seriously good news for travelers. When complete, the time-saving people mover will glide across 2.25 đÔÔ×® á®ÈÃ miles of elevated guideway from the west side of LAX to a brand- Travelers will welcome long layovers as they browse innovative new consolidated rental car facility on the airport’s east side. and engaging in-terminal public art installations. Temporary Guests will be able to ride from end to end in about 10 minutes, exhibitions and permanent installations with works by local with trains projected to run every two minutes between the peak and regional artists will be displayed throughout the airport. hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. The new rental-car structure, which will incorporate sustainable measures such as drought-tolerant California native plants and a solar farm, will combine more Digital Visibility than 20 rental car companies under one roof and eliminate 3,200 Introduced to LAX in 2019, Aira allows people experiencing rental-car shuttle trips per day. low vision or blindness to navigate the airport using their In addition to stopping at three locations within LAX and smartphones. The free mobile app connects travelers with highly the rental car facility, the people mover will feature stops at trained navigators, who provide real-time audio instructions. two intermodal transportation facilities. Slated to open in 2021, Intermodal Transportation Facility – West will offer drivers a Status Check convenient new option for pick-up and drop-off outside the As work continues, an interactive map that includes current terminal area. Expect about 4,500 parking spaces with short- construction projects can be found at flylax.com. Just click on the and long-term options, along with valet parking and a meet- hard hats. A new Twitter feed, @FlyLAXstats, provides frequently and-greet space. The people mover will also provide a direct updated traffic, parking, and TSA wait-time information. connection to LA Metro’s under-construction Crenshaw/LAX Line and Green Line light rail extension, allowing for easy car-free rides to the airport. Accessibility and Special Needs \ »®Ã§DČ DČ×®Ã§Â®Ã¦ä½ ÚÚáÈá× ÃÚÔÈđ á®ÈÃ While not part of the LAMP initiative, a new Midfield Satellite Ã áá× á®ÈÃÚɊ9ÈÚÃ§½Ú®Úø½½Öä®ÔÔ Concourse is under construction. With completion projected ¦È×÷®Ú®áÈ×Úø®á«ÚÔ® ½ÃÚɉP½ Ú÷®Ú®á for summer 2020, the new concourse will feature 12 gates to ®ÚÈ÷×½ÈÚ Ã§½ÚɉÈÂ¦È×á ®½Úɉ#È×\ provide more options for arriving international and domestic Ú×÷®Ɋ ½½á« ½®¦È×Ã® S½ þV×÷® á flights. Access to the concourse will be provided by bus and by a ȀǸǸɉǿǻǽɉǺȁǺȁɉ 1,000-foot-long underground pedestrian tunnel, complete with moving walkways and passenger mobility carts, from the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Airports The concourse’s contemporary, light-filled new structure will offer 44,000 feet of food-and-beverage and retail space, and up to 9ÈÚÃ§½Ú+Ãá×Ã á®ÈÃ ½®×ÔÈđə9pɚ 57,000 square feet of airline club space. Other amenities include ȀǽǽɉǼǾǻɉǽǺǽǺɊ¦½þ½ ýɉÈÂ (È½½þøÈÈä× Ã»®×ÔÈđə_Sɚ 80 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM ȀǹȀɉȀǼǸɉȀȀǼǸɊ«È½½þøÈÈä× Ã» ®×ÔÈđɉÈÂ AIRPORT REPORT

TERMINAL TO TERMINAL LAX SHUTTLE BUSES PARKING AIRPORT INFORMATION

Please allow approximately Airline Connections Parking Structures #È×äÔ áÚÈÃ ®×ÔÈđ three to five minutes to All Terminals (Example: P-1) conditions, call 310.646.5252 walk between each (Free Shuttle) or visit flylax.com. A-Route terminal. Stand under the Departures Parking Lot C ½äÚ®§ÃÈÃá«9Èø×ɖ Upper Level LAX FLYAWAY Arrivals Level, “LAX Shuttle City Bus Center Off-Airport LAX FlyAway® buses (lawa. & Airline Connections,” Arrivals Rental Car Lower Level È×§ɖ¦½þ ø þɚÈČ××§ä½ ×½þ to catch the Airline 96th St. & C-Route scheduled round-trip Connections shuttle, which Sepulveda Blvd. USO Bob Hope service from LAX terminals runs every 10 minutes. (Free Shuttle) Hollywood USO to Van Nuys, Union Station, Metro Station Hollywood, and Long Green Line Beach. Get tickets online; G-Route (Free Shuttle) $8 to $9.75 one way.

Ride Service Pick Up Lot (Free Shuttle) Airline Locations

B Tom Bradley Terminal 3 International Terminal 2 Terminal Terminal 1 96th STREET BRIDGE

SKY WAY UPPER LEVELLEV EL LOWER LEVELLEV EL Parking 3 WOWORLD WAY (DEPARTURES) Parking 2B Parking 2A WORLD WAY (ARRIVALS) Parking 4 Parking 1 BOULEVARD Parking 5 USO ParkinParkingg 6 Century Blvd. TERMINALTERMINATE CONNECTOR LOWER LEVEL NALL CONNECONNE CTORCT R UPPER LEVEL WORLD WAY (ARRIVALS) Parking 7 WORLD WAY (DEPARTURES) Terminal 4

TERMINALTEERMINAERMIN CONNECTOR L CONNE Terminal 5 CTOR TERMINALTERERMINARMIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONNECTORCONNE L CONNE MINAL CONNE Terminal 6 CTOR ECCTOTOR TERMINALTERMINA CONNECTOR L CONN Terminal 7 NECTORC Terminal 8 SEPULVEDA

Metro Station - Green Line Imperial Hwy & Aviation Blvd. LAX Terminal Locations: Aer Lingus (2) Cathay Pacific KLM (B) United Express (7–8) Avianca, Copa Airlines, Aeroflot (B) Airways (B) Korean Air (B) Virgin Atlantic (2) and Interjet passengers Aeromexico (2) China Airlines (B) LATAM Airlines (B) Virgin Australia check in at Terminal 3; Air Canada China Eastern (B) LOT Polish (B) (see Notes section) walk to Terminal B, where (see Notes section) China Southern (B) 9äĎ« ÃÚ əɚ Viva Aerobus (6) ¦½®§«áÚÔ đɖ ××®÷. Air China (B) Copa Airlines Mokulele Airlines (6) Volaris (B) Southwest international Air France (B) (see Notes section) Norwegian Air (B) WestJet passengers check in Air New Zealand (B) Delta Air Lines (2–3) Philippine Airlines (B) (see Notes section) at Terminal 1 where Air Tahiti Nui (B) El Al Israel (B) Qantas Airways (B) Xiamen Air (B) ¦½®§«áÚÔ đɌ ××®÷ ½Ú Alaska Airlines Emirates Airlines (B) Qatar Airways (B) XL Airways France (6) at Terminal B. (see Notes section) Etihad (B) Saudia (B) Virgin Australia Alitalia (B) EVA Air (B) Scandinavian Airlines (B) Notes passengers check All Nippon Airways (B) Fiji Airways (B) Sichuan Airlines (B) Alaska—all inbound in at Terminal 3; walk Allegiant Air (5) Finnair (B) Singapore Airlines (B) ®Ãá×Ã á®ÈÃ ½¦½®§«áÚ Ď× to Terminal B, where American Airlines (4–5) Frontier Airlines (5) Southwest domestic (1) 6 p.m. arrive at Terminal B. ¦½®§«áÚø®½½Ô đɖ ××®÷ɉ American Eagle Hainan Airlines (B) Southwest international Air Canada arrivals at WestJet passengers (see Notes section) Hawaiian Air (5) (see Notes section) \×Â®Ã ½ǽɌÔ đä×Ú check in at Terminal 2; Asiana (B) Hong Kong Airlines (B) Spirit Airlines (5) at Terminal 6. Austrian Airlines (B) Iberia (B) Sun Country (5) take the shuttle from American Eagle Avianca Interjet Swiss (B) Gate 22A to Terminal 3, passengers check in (see Notes section) (see Notes section) Thomas Cook (6) where flights will at Terminal 5 and are Boutique Air (6) Japan Airlines (B) Turkish Airlines (B) Ô đɖ ××®÷ɉ bused to the American British Airways (B) JetBlue (5) United Airlines (7–8) Eagle Terminal.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 81 PLANNING YOUR TRIP

ONE OF FOUR LOS ANGELES TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD VISITOR CENTERS Up on L.A. What to expect during your stay and how to learn more.

Information Stations The Coveted Climate Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Visitor Information Renowned for its glorious weather, Los Angeles enjoys Centers are located at the InterContinental Los Angeles comfortable temperatures and low humidity year-round. Average Downtown, the San Pedro/Los Angeles Waterfront, and highs in winter and spring range from 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, Hollywood & Highland, as well as the Los Angeles Convention warming up to 84 for summer. A few rainy days typically occur Center during conventions. Agents are committed to between November and April. In May, June, and July, a marine providing a best-in-class L.A. experience and multilingual layer often casts a cloudy haze over the beach communities in the associates are available. Visitors can stop by or call for answers mornings, only to burn off midday. August tends to be the hottest to questions; assistance with itineraries; directions; ofﬁcial month of the dry, sunny summer, but coastal breezes temper the Los Angeles Tourism brochures, maps, and travel guides; heat. Evenings are cool throughout the year. Pack beachwear, public transportation information; restaurant and sightseeing comfortable layers of lightweight clothing, a light jacket, and recommendations; and to purchase tickets to Los Angeles sunscreen to make the most of L.A.’s mild climate. Tourism member attractions and tours.

Discover Los Angeles Get the App The Discover L.A. app is a sleekly designed Visitor Information pocket guide exclusively made for those Centers looking to optimize their experience in the City of Angels. Packed with rich content InterContinental and tailored for those looking to explore the Los Angeles Downtown best of Los Angeles, the app is available as 900 Wilshire Boulevard a free download for both Android and iOS Los Angeles 90017 devices. Thematically synced to deliver personalized content based on weather, time, and distance, the Hollywood & Highland app curates suggestions from the city’s endless entertainment 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Level 3 options—including world-class museums, diverse dining (by the observation deck) options, and captivating events. Hollywood 90028

San Pedro/Los Angeles Waterfront Discover L.A. Exclusives 390 West 7th Street, San Pedro 90731 For the VIP treatment in Los Angeles, look no further than Discover L.A. Exclusives, a uniquely curated collection of Los Angeles Convention Center experiences that offer behind-the-scenes access, special pricing, (open during conventions only) and customized excursions. For more information, visit

1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015 discoverlosangeles.com/exclusives. MEDIA ROMOFF

82 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM RELAX, PLAY & MORE Off the SoCal Coast on Catalina Island

Board the Catalina Express and escape to relaxation and fun at Descanso Beach Club, Island Spa Catalina and more than two dozen land & sea adventures.

Book your boat at CatalinaExpress.com Find the rest at VisitCatalinaIsland.com/DiscoverLA Up to 30 daily departures

Visitor Activities

Activities

Beach Cities/LAX Angel’s Gate Recreation Center laparks.org/reccenter/angels-gate, 3601 Gaffey St., San Pedro 90731, 310.548.7705 Panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Directory Catalina Island from the grassy cliffs of this 64-acre park.

What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in L.A. Automobile Driving Museum automobiledrivingmuseum.org, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo 90245, 310.909.0950 Automobile Driving Museum has a vintage feel Visitor Activities Nightlife featuring our primary car collection. Offering several venues inside and outside. Can Activities ...... p. 86 Bars ...... p. 113 accommodate up to 1,000 people. Conveniently Air Tours ...... p. 87 Comedy Clubs ...... p. 113 located five minutes south of LAX, off the 405 Amusements ...... p. 87 Dancing ...... p. 113 and 105 freeways. Aquariums and Zoos ...... p. 87 Live Music ...... p. 113 Architecture ...... p. 87 Lounges ...... p. 113 Catalina Island Attractions ...... p. 88 catalinachamber.com, 1 Green Pier, Avalon Beaches ...... p. 88 90704, 310.510.1520 Billiards & Bowling ...... p. 90 Shopping More than 18 miles long by seven miles wide with Boats & Yachts: Charter & Rental ...... p. 90 two harbors, Catalina is covered with mountains, Cultural Tours ...... p. 90 Department Stores ...... p. 115 green vegetation and edged with beautiful sandy beaches. Day Spas ...... p. 90 Discount Outlets ...... p. 115 Dinner Cruises ...... p. 92 Duty Free Shops ...... p. 115 Gifts & Souvenirs ...... p. 115 Warner Grand Theatre Dinner Theater & Shows ...... p. 92 warnergrand.org, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro Shopping Malls & Marketplaces ...... p. 115 Fairs & Festivals ...... p. 92 90731, 310.548.7672 Specialty Shops & Boutiques...... p. 116 Gardens ...... p. 92 Since 1931, this lavish art deco theater was Golf ...... p. 92 designed for traveling vaudeville arts with an Historical ...... p. 92 opulent lobby, decorative ceilings, etched-glass Major Attractions ...... p. 94 Visitor Resources chandeliers, and colorfully tiled fountains. Movie Theaters ...... p. 94 Churches, Houses of Worship, Parks ...... p. 94 Religious Organizations ...... p. 117 Points of Interest ...... p. 94 Downtown/L.A. Metro Currency Exchange/Financial Services ...... p. 117 RV Rentals ...... p. 94 Medical, Dental & Optical Services ...... p. 117 Exposition Park Sightseeing Tours/Tour Guides...... p. 94 expositionpark.org 900 Exposition Blvd., Newspapers/Periodicals/Guides/Maps ....p. 117 Skate & Bicycle Rentals ...... p. 96 Los Angeles 90007, 213.763.3466 Salons ...... p. 117 Special Interest Courses/Activities...... p. 96 Includes a 7.5-acre rose garden, with 15,793 rose Ticket Services ...... p. 117 Specialty Tours ...... p. 97 bushes. The garden was an attraction for the Travel Services ...... p. 118 Spectator Sports ...... p. 97 1932 Olympics. Visitor Information...... p. 118 Sports & Activities ...... p. 97 Music Center Studio Tours ...... p. 98 musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Television & Motion Picture Studios ...... p. 98 Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 Theme Parks ...... p. 98 Ports & Transportation L.A.’s performing arts destination. Home to Center Universities ...... p. 98 Air Charters & Services...... p. 119 Theatre Group, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, Wineries & Breweries ...... p. 99 Airlines ...... p. 119 LA Phil, and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance Airport Information ...... p. 119 at The Music Center. Plus family programming, Airport Transportation/Shuttle Services...... p. 119 architectural tours, dining, and shopping. Arts & Culture Airports ...... p. 119 Automobile Rental & Leasing ...... p. 120 Arts & Cultural Organizations ...... p. 100 Hollywood Bus Companies/Transportation: Dance/Performing Arts ...... p. 100 Charters & Rental ...... p. 120 Griffith Observatory Museums ...... p. 100 Cruise Lines & Ferries ...... p. 121 JULIÞWKREVHUYDWRU\RUJ(2EVHUYDWRU\5G Music/Concerts ...... p. 101 Ground Transportation Management ...... p. 121 Los Angeles 90027, 213.473.0800 Opera & Performing Arts ...... p. 102 Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Limousine & Chauffeur Services ...... p. 121 Stage & Theater ...... p. 102 Visitors can look through telescopes, explore Public Transportation ...... p. 121 exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Taxis ...... p. 121 Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Dining VIP Lounges ...... p. 121 Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. Desserts ...... p. 104 Griffith Park Dining...... p. 104 Accommodations ODSDUNVRUJJULIÞWKSDUN&U\VWDO6SULQJV'U Snacks ...... p. 112 Los Angeles 90027, 323.913.4688 Bed & Breakfast/Hostels ...... p. 122 One of the nation’s largest urban parks. Hotels ...... p. 122 Attractions include golf courses, Travel Town, Long-Term/Short-Term Rentals...... p. 132 pony and train rides, bridle and hiking trails. University Accommodations...... p. 132

86 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Visitor Activities

Starline Tours of Hollywood/ Tourcoach Charter & Tours starlinetours.com, Hollywood & Highland, Air Tours Aquariums & Zoos 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, 323.463.3333 Discover L.A. with Starline Tours, the most respected tour company in Los Angeles. Celebrity Neighboring Regions Homes, Hop-on Hop-off routes and Grand City Beach Cities/LAX Tour in nine languages, the Hollywood Sign Tour, IEX Helicopters Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and more. Private charters available. iexhelicopters.com, 1175 Queens Hwy., cabrillomarineaquarium.org, 3720 Stephen M. Long Beach 90802, 310.510.2525 White Dr., San Pedro 90731, 310.548.7562 Virtual Room USA Inc. The West Coast’s largest helicopter company Live and interactive exhibits, outdoor tidepool losangeles.virtual-room.com, 6434 Hollywood offers aerial tours, private charters, daily flights touch tank, mud crawl-through, and more fun Blvd., Los Angeles 90028, 323.960.9208 to Catalina Island, and extraordinary all-day exhibits in our new Discovery Center. An immersive and mind-blowing virtual adventure experiences. IEX features the largest fleet of for groups of two to eight players who must work presidential Sikorsky S-76 aircraft. together to save the world in a totally realistic Hollywood environment! Each player is equipped with the latest VR gear, no motion sickness! The Valley Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens Copter Pilot lazoo.org, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles 90027, Neighboring Regions copterpilot.com, Van Nuys Airport (VNY), 16644 323.644.4200 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys 91406, 323.540.4354 Fun. Naturally. At the landmark L.A. Zoo, discover Ventura Harbor Village Copter Pilot in cooperation with RotorFX offers more than 1,400 animals among immersive venturaharborvillage.com, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., VIP-level service from the Van Nuys Airport. Enjoy habitats and lush gardens that will transport you Ventura 93001, 805.477.0470 an exhilarating experience, with a bird’s-eye view of all over the globe, from Asia to South America to Ventura Harbor Village, California’s sun-kissed, one of the most amazing metropolitan cities in the U.S. Africa and beyond. seaside playground—35 boutiques, harborside restaurants, and art galleries. Beach and water Elite Helicopter Tours activities, whale watching, Channel Island trips. elitehelicoptertours.com, 16750 Roscoe Blvd., Neighboring Regions Free admission/parking, open seven days. Visit Van Nuys 91406, 310.948.4354 venturaharborvillage.com. At Elite Helicopter Tours, we give you the Aquarium of the Pacific opportunity to enjoy beautiful Southern California DTXDULXPRISDFLÞFRUJ$TXDULXP:D\ like never before, offering a variety of scenic Long Beach 90802, 562.590.3100 Santa Monica helicopter tours that will give you the thrill of a Discover 12,000 animals at Aquarium of the lifetime. Come enjoy the ride! Pacific in Long Beach. See the all-new Pacific Aqua Surf School Visions. Touch the ocean’s predators in Shark aquasurf.com, 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica Group 3 Aviation Lagoon. Hand-feed lorikeet birds. And watch 90405, 310.745.9186 playful sea otters, sea lions, and penguins. Learn to surf in two hours! We teach kids, teens, group3aviation.com, 16425 Hart St., Van Nuys and adults. All equipment included. Lessons are 91406, 818.994.9376 available every day and fill up quickly—call today! Offering helicopter charter and helicopter tours above Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica Beverly Hills, and L.A. beaches since 1993. Tour Heal the Bay Aquarium The Valley packages, custom tours, and charter available healthebay.org/aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front seven days a week. Walk, Santa Monica 90401, 310.393.6149 DateNight The Heal the Bay Aquarium exhibits more than datenight.vip, 4804 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Orbic Air Helicopter Tours 100 species of local sea life. The public marine Ste. 247, Valley Village 91607, 323.238.9412 orbicair.com, 10750 Sherman Way, Burbank center, beach level beneath the Santa Monica 91505, 818.561.4838 Japanese Garden Pier, includes tide pool touch tanks, exhibits of The best way to see L.A. Helicopter tours starting sharks, rays, fish, and eels. thejapanesegarden.com, 6100 Woodley Ave., at $99. Whether visiting or looking to rediscover Van Nuys 91406, 818.756.8166 Los Angeles, call on Orbic Air for tours of Authentic 6.5-acre Japanese Garden provides Hollywood, L.A. LIVE, Malibu, and more! beauty, relaxation, inspiration, and a better understanding of Japanese culture. Architecture Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center laparks.org/horticulture/orcutt-ranch, 23600 Amusements Roscoe Blvd., West Hills 91304, 818.883.6641 Famous for its lush citrus groves and beautiful Downtown/L.A. Metro rose garden, this 25-acre park is the site of the Bradbury Building historic Orcutt residence, built in 1920. Hollywood greatbuildings.com/buildings/bradbury_building. html, 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90013, Madame Tussauds Hollywood 213.626.1893 Westside madametussauds.com/Hollywood, Built in 1893, this building’s light-filled Victorian La Brea Tar Pits & Museum 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, court rises 50 feet with open-cage elevators, tarpits.org, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 323.798.1670 marble stairs, and ornate iron railings. 90036, 323.934.7243 Located next to the world-famous TCL Chinese Experience the world’s only active, urban Ice Theatre, Madame Tussauds is Hollywood’s must- Caltrans District 7 Headquarters Age excavation site. Explore the Tar Pits, where see celebrity-filled attraction. Get up close to over dot.ca.gov/dist07/aboutus/building, 100 S. Main tar is bubbling to the surface, and watch live 125 life-like figures plus enjoy the action-packed St., Los Angeles 90012, 213.897.3656 excavations. Visit the museum to see mammoths, Marvel 4D Superheroes Theater. Architect Thom Mayne was awarded the 2005 saber-tooth cats, and more. Pritzker Prize for this monumental building with Santa Monica its glistening metal skin and hulking form. Pacific Park City of Los Angeles pacpark.com, 380 Santa Monica Pier, lacityhall.org, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles Santa Monica 90401, 310.260.8744 90012, 213.485.2121 Located on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park is Free tours of the central rotunda, the press room, the only admission-free amusement park on the and council chambers. West Coast.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 87 Visitor Activities

» ARCHITECTURE, CONTINUED Los Angeles Central Public Library Two Bit Circus Raging Waters Los Angeles lapl.org, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles 90071, WZRELWFLUFXVFRP0DWHR6W/RV$QJHOHV ragingwaters.com, 111 Raging Waters Dr., 213.228.7000 90021, 213.599.3188 San Dimas 91773 909.802.2200 Programs, books, magazines, story hours, and Two Bit Circus is a modern high-tech circus Raging Waters Los Angeles is California’s largest reference services. exploring the future of fun. The team of artists, water park, offering more than 50 world-class inventors, educators, and performers build big attractions, including waterslides, wave pool, lazy Pershing Square games, tell stories with technology, and make river, and more. Private cabanas and group event laparks.org/pershingsquare, 532 S. Olive St., liberal use of lasers, fire, and robots. facilities available. Open May–September. Los Angeles 90013, 213.847.4970 This five-acre park was renamed Pershing Square SeaWorld San Diego for General John J. Pershing in 1918; it is full of Hollywood seaworld.com, 500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego symbols of California life. 92109, 619.226.3901 iFLY Hollywood Indoor Skydiving Amazing attractions, unforgettable animal Walt Disney Concert Hall at Lß\ZRUOGFRP+ROO\ZRRG8QLYHUVDO interactions, and incredible shows, including The Music Center 6WXGLRV%OYG%OGJ6WH8QLYHUVDO&LW\ the Shamu Adventure. World-class marine life musiccenter.org, 111 S. Grand Ave., 91608, 818.985.4359 ® exhibits in San Diego. Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 Located in Universal CityWalk Hollywood, iFLY Dynamic, 293,000-square-foot concert hall offers the thrill of skydiving in a safe, controlled created by Frank Gehry, featuring a wavy, steel environment. Packages available for one person West Hollywood exterior designed to look like a ship with its sails or large groups! $5 off any introductory package at full mast. with code VISITLA online or by calling. Bikes and Hikes LA ELNHVDQGKLNHVODFRP6DQWD0RQLFD%OYG Leisure Pass Group :HVW+ROO\ZRRG Pasadena smartdestinations.com/los-angeles-attractions- L.A.’s #1 outdoor adventure company promoting and-tours/_d_lax-p1.html?pass=lax_prod_ a sustainable, health-conscious, and personal Tournament of Roses go&utm_medium=adv&utm_source=myap&utm_ way to experience Los Angeles. We offer six daily tournamentofroses.com, 391 S. Orange Grove FDPSDLJQ GLVFRYHUOD NELG VXE OD[B public hikes and bike tours plus a full-service Blvd., Pasadena 91184, 626.449.4100 listing_page, 800.887.9103 private and group events department. For more than a century, this festival of flowers, Save up to 50 percent off top Los Angeles music, and sports has celebrated with a parade attractions for one low price versus paying at and football game. the gate! The Go Los Angeles Card includes admission to over 35 attractions, theme parks, and tours. Download the free app today! Beaches

Madame Tussauds Hollywood Attractions madametussauds.com/hollywood, +ROO\ZRRG%OYG+ROO\ZRRG 323.798.1670 Beach Cities/LAX Located next to the world-famous TCL Chinese Cabrillo Beach Theatre, Madame Tussauds is Hollywood's must- EHDFKHVFRODFDXV6WHYHQ0:KLWH'U Beach Cities/LAX see celebrity-filled attraction. Get up close to over San Pedro 90731, 310.305.9503 Battleship IOWA Museum 125 lifelike figures plus enjoy the action-packed SDFLÞFEDWWOHVKLSFRP6+DUERU%OYG Marvel 4D Superheroes Theater. Department of Beaches and Harbors San Pedro 90731, 877.446.9261 EHDFKHVFRODFDXV)LML:D\ Visit the Battleship USS IOWA Museum at the Museum of Illusions 0DULQDGHO5H\ Los Angeles Waterfront. Come celebrate the ODLOOXVLRQVFRP+ROO\ZRRG%OYG Manages Los Angeles County beaches to American spirit aboard the only battleship on the Los Angeles 90028, 800.593.2902 enhance public access and enjoyment while West Coast. Walk the historic wood decks and maximizing county revenue through professional see the famous 16” guns up close. Sunset Ranch Hollywood and proactive asset management. sunsetranchhollywood.com, 3400 N. %HDFKZRRG'U+ROO\ZRRG Marina del Rey Beverly Hills 323.469.5450 visitmarinadelrey.com, 4701 Admiralty Way, Horseback tours under the Hollywood Sign, Museum of Dream Space 0DULQDGHO5H\ the best views in L.A.! Hourly tours, evening This peaceful 12-acre lagoon is easy walking modsla.com, Beverly Center, #656, Los Angeles tours, kids' parties, and our famous BBQ tour distance from most of the Marina’s hotels. 90048, 310.955.6135 with music and a BBQ buffet. Reserve now at Staffed by lifeguards, the beach has playground sunsetranchhollywood.com! equipment, sheltered picnic tables, and no surf, Downtown/L.A. Metro making it ideal for families. Angels Flight® Railway Neighboring Regions Venice Beach

DQJHOVßLJKWFRP6+LOO6W/RV$QJHOHV Harbor Breeze Cruises EHDFKHVODFRXQW\JRYYHQLFHEHDFK 90013, 213.626.1901 2FHDQ)URQW:DON9HQLFH whalewatchinginla.com, 100 Aquarium Way, The “shortest railway in the world” connects the 310.305.9503 Dock #2, Long Beach 90802, 562.983.6800 Metro Red Line Pershing Square station to Grand Swimming, surfing, fishing, bicycling and bike Whales have been spotted! L.A.'s premier cruise Avenue. Open seven days a week, from 6:45 a.m. rentals, skating and rentals, volleyball and company offers year-round daily whale watching, to 10 p.m., the one-way fare is only 25 cents. basketball courts, shopping, weight lifting area, harbor tours, private yacht parties, weddings. Our handball courts, racquetball courts, picnic areas, exceptional tours have no hidden fees. Join us for OUE Skyspace LA restrooms, and showers. the adventure of a lifetime! oue-skyspace.com, 633 W. 5th St., Los Angeles 90071, 213.894.9000 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Will Rogers State Beach OUE Skyspace is the perfect starting point EHDFKHVFRODFDXV3DFLÞF&RDVW+Z\ pstramway.com, One Tram Way, Palm Springs for guests to the Los Angeles area providing a 3DFLÞF3DOLVDGHV 92262, 760.325.1391 stunning overview of the city’s layout. Don't forget Will Rogers Beach extends one and three Ride the world’s largest rotating tramcars to the to ride the all-glass Skyslide and have a beverage quarters miles along the coast. It has many top of Mt. San Jacinto. Hike 50-plus miles of at our Garden Bar. facilities, including volleyball courts, gymnastic trails or cross-country ski. Dine in two restaurants equipment, restrooms, a playground, and a bike and enjoy spectacular views of the Coachella path. The beach is also a popular surf spot. Valley from a 8,516-foot elevation.

88 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM

One of California’s most beautiful and unique destinations!

For information on our Upcoming Special Exhibits visit ReaganLibrary.com

Tour Through Air Force One 27000 View a Full Scale Replica of the Oval Office Touch an Authentic Piece of the Berlin Wall

40 Presidential Drive • Simi Valley, CA 93065 • ReaganLibrary.com • 800.410.8354 Visitor Activities

Walt Disney Concert Hall at Downtown/L.A. Metro The Music Center Omni Spa at Omni Los Angeles Hotel Billiards & Bowling musiccenter.org, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 omnilosangeles.com, 251 S. Olive St., Dynamic, 293,000-square-foot concert hall Los Angeles 90012, 213.300.0456 created by Frank Gehry, featuring a wavy, steel Revitalize with holistic day spa services in an Downtown/L.A. Metro exterior designed to look like a ship with its sails intimate, modern setting. Let our team of caring at full mast. professionals pamper you with an array of Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge massages, facials, body treatments, and at L.A. LIVE personal training. luckystrikesocial.com, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Westside #250, Los Angeles 90015, 213.542.4880 Ritz-Carlton Spa Los Angeles Lucky Strike offers lunch, dinner, late-night dining, University of California, Los Angeles ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/los-angeles/ and private and semi-private events. This location ucla.edu, 330 DeNeve Dr., Los Angeles 90095, spa, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015, features 18 bowling lanes, billiard tables, and 310.825.5305 213.763.4400 private event space complete with its own lanes. Known for academic excellence, UCLA also A luxurious urban oasis in Downtown L.A. offers houses botanical gardens, offers campus tours, the ultimate in pampering, from a Champagne and is a leading center for cultural programs. welcome to personalized services. Signature treatments, along with hair and makeup, ensure Boats & Yachts: guests are radiant and red-carpet ready. Charter & Rental Day Spas Hollywood Bliss Hollywood Beach Cities/LAX blissworld.com, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Beach Cities/LAX Los Angeles 90028, 323.798.1387 Spirit Cruises & Yacht Parties Bliss Spa Hollywood is a full-facility international spiritmarine.com, Spirit Cruises, 429 Shoreline The Spa at Terranea spa and skin care retail boutique, with a Village Dr., Long Beach 90802, 562.495.5884 terranea.com/spa, 100 Terranea Way, renowned cast of talent providing professional Cruise the harbor aboard our motor yachts and Rancho Palos Verdes 90275, 877.881.1535 facials, massages, and nail treatments 24/7. sailing ships for a romantic dinner cruise or Restore, rejuvenate and realign at The Spa at sightseeing harbor tours. Stroll, shop, and dine in Terranea, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Burke Williams Hollywood Shoreline Village. Catalina Island. Featuring 25 treatment rooms, burkewilliamsspa.com, 925 N. La Brea Ave., a salon, fitness and wellness center, cafe, retail, Los Angeles 90038, 323.822.9007 West Hollywood relaxation areas, and more. Bikes and Hikes LA Neighboring Regions bikesandhikesla.com, 8250 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills Spa at Pacific Palms West Hollywood 90046, 323.796.8555 Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa SDFLÞFSDOPVUHVRUWFRP2QH,QGXVWU\+LOOV3NZ\ L.A.’s #1 outdoor adventure company promoting beverlyhilton.com, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., &LW\RI,QGXVWU\ a sustainable, health-conscious, and personal Beverly Hills 90210, 310.887.6048 At The Spa enjoy a full spa experience including way to experience Los Angeles. We offer six daily professional massages and body treatments, public hikes and bike tours, plus a full-service Beverly Hills Hotel Spa facials, and full-service salon featuring hair and private and group events department. dorchestercollection.com/en/los-angeles/ nail treatments. Spend time in our relaxation the-beverly-hills-hotel/spa, 9641 Sunset Blvd., rooms, steam room, hot tubs, and showers! Beverly Hills 90210, 310.887.2505 Six treatment rooms, four private treatment Cultural Tours cabanas, a relaxation garden and steam and Pasadena saunas in both men's and women's changing Chuan Spa at The Langham rooms. Huntington, Pasadena chaunspa.com/en/Pasadena, 1401 S. Oak La Prairie Spa Knoll Ave., Pasadena 91106, 626.585.6414 Beach Cities/LAX waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com/spa-health, Chuan Spa is a haven of wellness and Torrance Cultural Arts Center 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210 transformation featuring signature treatments arts.torranceca.gov, 3350 Civic Center Dr., Spend a peaceful day at the La Prairie Spa. inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine Torrance 90503, 310.781.7150 This luxury retreat offers signature services and including massages, facials, and body treatments, Our many beautiful rooms, ideal accessible nourishing treatments for the entire body. Indulge combined with cutting-edge skin care technology. location with free parking, and excellent rates— in a massage or cellular facial in one of our six plus you can use your own caterer—make the treatment rooms. Torrance Cultural Arts Center ideal! Spa at The Beverly Wilshire Santa Monica fourseasons.com, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Burke Williams Santa Monica Downtown/L.A. Metro Beverly Hills 90212, 310.385.7023 burkewilliamsspa.com, 1358 4th St., City of Los Angeles Perfectly attuned to the Beverly Hills lifestyle, The Santa Monica 90401, 310.966.4098 lacityhall.org, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles Spa at the Beverly Wilshire provides an exclusive 90012, 213.485.2121 oasis to restore balance to mind and body. Free tours of the central rotunda, the press room, Westside and council chambers. Spa Montage Beverly Hills spamontage.com/beverlyhills/?nck= Bliss Los Angeles blissworld.com, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles 8777131914, 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90024, 310.443.8269 90210, 310.860.7840 The 7,000-square-foot Bliss LA in Tinseltown Spa Montage Beverly Hills featuring L.RAPHAEL is for spa-hopping sightseers, overextended is an urban oasis offering you the finest in spa, A-listers, and lobby-hanging locals. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON skincare, beauty, and wellness from state-of-the- WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO art diamond facials to holistic therapies, fitness DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT classes, and salon services. DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM.

90 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM No trip to L.A. is complete without a visit to the world-class Los Angeles Zoo, where wildlife connections happen around every corner. Come chill with waterslide-loving otters. Prowl through the rainforest with jaguars. Start a staring FRQWHVWZLWKDFREUD$QGMRLQWKH¾RFNDWRXUDOOQHZ )ODPLQJR0LQJOHXSFORVHHQFRXQWHU

Your visit supports animal conservation! Every ticket purchase helps protect endangered and vulnerable species at the Zoo and around the world. 11/15/2019 Visitor Activities

» DAY SPAS, CONTINUED

Spa Intercontinental intercontinental.com/losangeles, 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 90067, 310.552.0425 Gardens Historical SPA InterContinental offers guests a chance to relax and unwind in one of our three luxurious spa villas. Our experienced therapists will provide the perfect treat with our signature treatments. The Valley Beach Cities/LAX Descanso Gardens Korean Bell of Friendship descansogardens.org, 1418 Descanso Dr., sanpedro.com/sp_point/korenbel.htm, 3601 S. Dinner Cruises La Cañada-Flintridge 91011, 818.949.4200 Gaffey St., San Pedro 90731, 310.548.7705 Descanso Gardens connects dense urban Donated in 1976 to the people of Los Angeles neighborhoods to wide-open spaces and invites by the people of the Republic of Korea to honor you to journey from cultivated gardens to natural veterans of the Korean War. landscapes. Gardens include roses, camellias, Beach Cities/LAX oaks, California natives, and more. Downtown/L.A. Metro Spirit Cruises & Yacht Parties spiritmarine.com, Spirit Cruises, 429 Shoreline El Pueblo Historical Monument Village Dr., Long Beach 90802, 562.495.5884 elpueblo.lacity.org, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Cruise the harbor aboard our motor yachts and Golf Ste. 400, Los Angeles 90012, 213.485.6855 sailing ships for a romantic dinner cruise or The oldest section of Los Angeles and the site sightseeing harbor tours. Stroll, shop, and dine in where the city was founded in 1781. Beautiful Shoreline Village. outdoor plaza, museums, historic buildings, and a traditional Mexican marketplace for shopping Beach Cities/LAX and dining. The Golf Club at westdrift westdrift.com, 1400 Parkview Ave., Old Plaza Firehouse Dinner Theater ODÞUHFRPVWDWLRQVSOD]DVWDWLRQSOD]DKWP Manhattan Beach 90266, 310.546.7511 501 N. Los Angeles, Los Angeles 90012, Your own private getaway, on 27 landscaped & Shows 213.485.8437 acres with golf course, lake, health club, and pool. The Plaza Firehouse was the first building in the The Links city designed to house firefighting crews and their equipment. The building has been restored and terranea.com/southern-california-golf-courses, Hollywood now displays firefighting equipment of the late 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275, ® 19th and early 20th centuries. Dolby Theatre 310.265.2755 dolbytheatre.com, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 180, Los Angeles 90028, 323.308.6300 Trump National Golf Club Olvera Street ® olvera-street.com, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Home of the Academy Awards and one of the trumpgolf.com, One Trump National Drive, Ste. 400, Los Angeles 90012, 213.485.6855 best venues for live concerts, theater, and award Rancho Palos Verdes 90275, 310.265.5000 A colorful Mexican marketplace with a wide shows in the heart of Hollywood. The quintessential special event and public variety of restaurants, Mexican and Latin golfing destination on the West Coast located on American merchandise, and artisan goods. the breathtaking oceanfront of the Palos Verdes The Valley Peninsula. Dinner Detective Murder Pico House Mystery Show elpueblo.lacity.org, 430 N. Main St., Ste. 400, Los Angeles 90012, 213.485.8372 thedinnerdetective.com/sites/los-angeles, Downtown/L.A. Metro The Pico House Built by Pío Pico, last governor of Holiday Inn Burbank Media Center, 150 E. California under Mexican rule, who lived almost Angeleno Ave., Burbank 91504, 866.496.0535 City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks the entire length of the 19th century, from 1801 America’s largest award-winning murder mystery laparks.org, 221 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles to 1894. This was the first three-story building dinner show is now playing in Los Angeles. Each 90012, 213.202.2700 and the first grand hotel in Los Angeles. ticket includes a gourmet meal, prizes, an award- winning show, beverages, and so much more! Watts Towers wattstowers.org, 1765 E. 107th St., Los Angeles Neighboring Regions 90002, 213.847.4646 Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Nine artistic towers that were collectively placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fairs & Festivals ihgolfclub.com, One Industry Hills Pkwy., A monument to one man's spirit, ingenuity, and City of Industry 91744, 626.810.4653 determination. Nestled on 650 acres 20 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles. Features two championship courses, world-class resort Beach Cities/LAX amenities, and comprehensive practice facilities; Neighboring Regions Los Angeles Art Show 36 holes, par 72, 7,221 total yards. San Gabriel Mission laartshow.com, 1154 Grant Ave., Venice 90291, sangabrielmission.org, 428 S. Mission Dr., 310.822.9145 Pelican Hill Golf Club San Gabriel 91776, 626.457.3035 Held at the L.A. Convention Center in January, pelicanhill.com, 22800 Pelican Hill Rd. S., Founded in 1771, San Gabriel Mission is a the Los Angeles Art Show is sponsored by the Newport Coast 92657, 949.467.5946 beautiful historical site with churches, a museum Fine Art Dealers Association and joined by the Pelican Hill Golf Club, located at The Resort at with many artifacts, winery, gardens, cemeteries, IFPDA Fine Print Fair. Pelican Hill along the coast of Newport Beach, and gift shop. features 36 Tom Fazio-designed holes of golf that weave naturally into 400 coastal acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM.

92 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM

Visitor Activities

Neighboring Regions Catalina Island Company Major Attractions Parks YLVLWFDWDOLQDLVODQGFRP0HWURSROH$YH Avalon 90704, 310.510.2000 Find your Catalina only 14 steps from the beach at Pavilion Hotel, in an ocean-view cabana at Hollywood Downtown/L.A. Metro Descanso Beach Club, over elevated casual Universal Studios Hollywood™ City of Los Angeles Department cuisine at Avalon Grille, and on more than two dozen exciting land and sea adventures. universalstudioshollywood.com, of Recreation & Parks 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608, ODSDUNVRUJ1)LJXHURD6W/RV$QJHOHV 800.UNIVERSAL 90012, 213.202.2700 The Valley Behind-the-scenes look at moviemaking on the world-famous Studio Tour. Face action head-on Americana at Brand with shows and attractions such as Fast & americanaatbrand.com, 889 Americana Way, Furious-Supercharged, Jurassic World—The Ride, Ste. 330, Glendale 91210, 818.637.8982 and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Points of Interest Experience the ultimate in shopping, dining, entertainment, and luxury living at the Americana at Brand. From the carefully chosen boutiques Neighboring Regions to the beautiful ambience, every care has been taken to surround you with luxury. Disneyland® Park Beach Cities/LAX disneyland.com, 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92803, 714.781.4565 Port of Los Angeles SRUWRßRVDQJHOHVRUJ63DORV9HUGHV6W Westside Experience the magic of Disneyland® Resort like San Pedro 90731, 310.732.3508 never before! Explore the newly reimagined Pixar The Grove As America’s premier port and an undisputed Pier at Disney California Adventure® Park! And WKHJURYHODFRP7KH*URYH'U/RV$QJHOHV center for global trade, the Port of Los Angeles get ready for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening in 90036, 323.900.8080 is the key to Southern California’s economic Summer 2019 at Disneyland® Park! The Grove is a world-renowned shopping, dining, and dominance. entertainment destination with unparalleled stores Disney’s California Adventure® Park like Apple, Michael Kors, Coach, and Nordstrom. disneyland.com, 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim Downtown/L.A. Metro 92803, 714.781.4565 University of Southern California The Original Farmers Market Immerse yourself in a magical festival of shows, XVFHGX([SRVLWLRQ%OYG6)LJXHURD6W IDUPHUVPDUNHWODFRP:7KLUG6W parades, and attractions celebrating California’s /RV$QJHOHV /RV$QJHOHV past and exciting future. Renaissance architecture and commemorative The Original Farmers Market has been L.A.'s history stations mark important milestones favorite destination since 1934. With more Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in the rich history of USC. Self-guided tours than 100 gourmet grocers, specialty shops, and Los Angeles are available. restaurants serving international cuisine, it is a VL[ßDJVFRPKXUULFDQHKDUERUOD0DJLF beloved gathering spot for locals and tourists. 0RXQWDLQ3NZ\9DOHQFLD Watts Labor Community Southern California’s favorite tropical paradise Action Committee University of California, Los Angeles with 22 slides and dozens of splashy adventures ZOFDFRUJ6&HQWUDO$YH/RV$QJHOHV ucla.edu, 330 DeNeve Dr., Covel L-16, for water-loving thrill-seekers of all ages. 90059, 323.563.5639 /RV$QJHOHV Watts Arts 24/7 invites visitors to the friendly Known for academic excellence, UCLA also Six Flags Magic Mountain Watts Arts District to discover the beauty of its houses botanical gardens, offers campus tours, VL[ßDJVFRPPDJLFPRXQWDLQ0DJLF people, the wonder of its towers, and the truth and is a leading center for cultural programs. 0RXQWDLQ3NZ\9DOHQFLD about its history. Six Flags Magic Mountain, the "Thrill Capital of the World," features more world-class coasters than anywhere on the planet. Open every day, Six Hollywood RV Rentals Flags has over 100 rides, games, and attractions Hollywood & Highland for thrill seekers of all ages! KROO\ZRRGDQGKLJKODQGFRP+ROO\ZRRG Blvd., Ste. 170, Hollywood 90028,

323.817.0200 Neighboring Regions Hollywood & Highland features the Dolby Theatre®, home of the Academy Awards®, El Monte RV Movie Theaters conveniently located on the Hollywood Walk of HOPRQWHUYFRP)LUHVWRQH%OYG Fame. With world-class shopping, dining, and 6DQWD)H6SULQJV nightlife, it's the ultimate Hollywood experience. First-class motorhomes for rent. Locations nationwide. Hollywood Hollywood Bowl Rooftop Cinema Club Inc. KROO\ZRRGERZORUJ1+LJKODQG$YH rooftopcinemaclub.com, BizHaus, 4136 Del Rey /RV$QJHOHV $YH0DULQDGHO5H\ Outdoor amphitheater with a dramatic, Sightseeing Tours/ state-of-the-art stage, museum and picnic areas. TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Tour Guides tclchinesetheatres.com, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Hollywood 90028, 323.464.8111 tclchinesetheatres.com, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., The courtyard is famous for the handprints and Hollywood 90028, 323.464.8111 footprints of Hollywood celebrities, dating from The courtyard is famous for the handprints and Beach Cities/LAX 1927 through the present. footprints of Hollywood celebrities, dating from 1927 through the present. Star Helicopters star-helicopters.com, 3670 W. 120th St., Hawthorne 90250, 310.355.1959 Fly in our Bell Jet Ranger, the Rolls-Royce of helicopters, first-class luxury. A truly unique experience, closest to LAX, Downtown, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills! Also Downtown—heliport access for charters.

94 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM SONY PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour through one of the most famous film studios in history! VIP Lunch Tours, Group Tours and Special Events available!

Free parking Tours available Monday-Friday 310.244.TOUR (8687) www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com 10202 West Washington Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232

6]ZZge]]RAbO`ba6S`S

2WaQ]dS`bVSPSab]TA]cbVS`\1OZWT]`\WO

UÊThe Original Celebrity Homes Tour UÊCitySightseeing Hop-on Hop-off UÊHollywood Sign Tour UÊGrand City Tour in 9 languages UÊTCM Movie Locations Tour UÊTheme Parks & Attractions UÊSan Diego, Tijuana & more UÊPrivate Charters available

BOOK ONLINE: STARLINETOURS.COM Hotel Pick Ups AvailableÊUÊ1-800-959-3131 @STARLINETOURS PSC#227, TCP#227, TCP#13793 Visitor Activities

» SIGHTSEEING TOURS/TOUR GUIDES, CONTINUED

Downtown/L.A. Metro TMZ Celebrity Tour tmztour.com, 4712 Admiralty Way, #700, Downtown LA Walking Tours Marina del Rey 90292, 844.869.8687 Skate & Bicycle dtlawalkingtours.com, 600 W. 9th St., Unit 603, See the REAL Hollywood, TMZ-style. From the Los Angeles 90015, 213.399.3820 hottest spots in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the Rentals Providing guided walking tours of Downtown Sunset Strip to where your favorite celebrities go Los Angeles and its neighborhoods. We walk to eat, shop, and party. There's a good chance you the City, step inside world-class monuments, tell will bump into a celeb, too. stories, learn the history, and experience the architecture of the City of Angels! Santa Monica Neighboring Regions The Bike Center Elephant Tour thebikecenter.com, 800 N. Alameda, Space S4, elephanttour.com, 404 S. Figueroa St., #506, California Tours, Inc. Los Angeles 90012, 213.377.5688 Los Angeles 90071, 213.612.0111 california-tour.com, 500 Sutter St., Ste. 823, The Bike Center is a full-service bike shop Local tours and transportation service with San Francisco 94102, 415.393.4211 offering bike repair, bike rentals, guided bike tours, Japanese-speaking driver. California Tours is a DMC and tour operator. retail sales of bicycles and bicycling accessories, Services from New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; and secure indoor bike parking. Handlebar Bike Tours LLC Philadelphia; Las Vegas; San Francisco; handlebarbiketours.com, 308 S. Hill St., Los Angeles; Napa; Nashville; and San Diego for Los Angeles 90013, 323.439.4448 business, leisure, and student travelers. West Hollywood Located at Grand Central Market, we specialize in Downtown L.A. guided bike tours including Bikes and Hikes LA the Historic Core, Arts District, twilight tours, and Santa Monica bikesandhikesla.com, 8250 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90046, 323.796.8555 brewery/winery tours. The best way to see DTLA! A Day in LA Tours Starting at $45. L.A.’s #1 outdoor adventure company promoting adayinlatours.com, 410 Broadway, a sustainable, health-conscious, and personal Santa Monica 90401, 818.538.6287 H.I.S. International way to experience Los Angeles. We offer six daily A true SoCal experience and top-rated tour on public hikes and bike tours plus a full-service Tours Inc. TripAdvisor. Experience two beach cities, Rodeo ßLJKWVKLVJRFRPXV6)LJXHURD6W private and group events department. Drive, The Grove, and all of Hollywood in one day! Ste. 500, Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.0777 Hotel pick-up and drop-off available. H.I.S. is a provider of local transportation and sightseeing tours, attraction tickets, hotel Global Transportation Solutions reservations, and airport transportation to all L.A. gtscharter.com, 1112 Montana Ave., Special Interest and Orange County hotels. Corporate, groups, or Santa Monica 90403 individuals are welcome. Comfortable, air-conditioned, late-model fleet Courses/Activities of passenger vans, mini-buses, and motor coaches can accommodate business meetings, Hollywood conventions, sightseeing tours, and charter Big Bus Los Angeles services for small or large and private groups. Downtown/L.A. Metro bigbustours.com Los Angeles Dodgers/ The Valley Dodger Stadium LA City Tours losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., lacitytours.com, 6806 Hollywood Blvd., LA Insider Tours Los Angeles 90012, 323.224.1469 Hollywood 90028, 323.960.0300 lainsidertours.com, 6621 Van Nuys Blvd., #114, Since 1962, Dodger Stadium has been home to The best way to see L.A.! Sample the rich history, Van Nuys 91405, 800.549.6625 some of the greatest players in the baseball. Join diverse culture and sun-drenched beaches of LA Insider Tours offers unforgettable one- us for a behind-the-scenes stadium tour and get legendary Los Angeles. Travel with entertaining on-one tour experiences showing you the real a glimpse into Dodger history. Information can be knowledgeable guides. Experience the most Los Angeles in private, unmarked vehicles. See found at dodgers.com/tours. comprehensive tours of L.A.! L.A. as an insider with people who live here—it’s just like having a friend in town. LA Stories Neighboring Regions lastoriestour.com, 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, 833.898.6700 Exotics Racing West Hollywood H[RWLFVUDFLQJFRPDYDLODEOHGDWHVORVDQJHOHV Indulge in the L.A. you had hoped to see. Be Bikes and Hikes LA auto-club-speedway, 14664 Rancho Vista Dr., welcomed like a local and enjoy our unique and bikesandhikesla.com, 8250 Santa Monica Blvd., Fontana 92335, 909.770.8324 exclusive tours and experiences. VIP, walking, West Hollywood 90046, 323.796.8555 Exotics Racing makes the dream of driving SUV, bus tours, and custom experiences. L.A.’s #1 outdoor adventure company promoting exotic supercars on a racetrack a reality for Hollywood is so much more than handprints a sustainable, health-conscious, and personal everyone. Driving packages start at $199 for and stars. way to experience Los Angeles. We offer six daily five laps. Group and corporate events available: LA Tour1 public hikes and bike tours plus a full-service exoticsracing.com private and group events department. latour1.com, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028, 310.622.9120 Porsche Experience Center Cali’Fun LLC Los Angeles cali-fun.com, 9056 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 303, Starline Tours of Hollywood/ SRUVFKHGULYLQJFRPSRUVFKHH[SHULHQFHFHQWHU West Hollywood 90069, 877.225.9386 los-angeles, 19800 S. Main St., Carson 90745, Tourcoach Charter & Tours 888.204.7474 starlinetours.com, Hollywood & Highland, Drivers can pilot the latest Porsche models, through 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, Los Angeles Off Road losangelesoffroad.com, 548 Indiana Ave., eight driving modules meant to demonstrate the 323.463.3333 Venice 90291, 917.969.5669 power, responsiveness, and safety at the core of Discover L.A. with Starline Tours, the most Porsche engineering. PECLA also offers event respected tour company in Los Angeles. Celebrity spaces and fine-dining options. Homes, Hop-on Hop-off routes and Grand City Tour in nine languages, the Hollywood Sign Tour, Santa Anita Park and more. Private charters available. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON santaanita.com, 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO 91007, 626.574.6400 DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT Santa Anita offers many seating, dining, and private options to attend the races. The combination of DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM. world-class racing, timeless architecture, lush gardens, and breathtaking views add up to an

atmosphere of fun and excitement. AUT/ISTOCK DOLOR SOLUPTA

96 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Visitor Activities

Hollywood Specialty Tours LA Beer Hop Spectator Sports labeerhop.com, 4430 Price St., #201, Los Angeles 90027, 323.928.2113 L.A. Beer Hop provides guided tours of the best breweries in the city including Downtown L.A., Beach Cities/LAX South Bay, and Long Beach. Tours visit three Downtown/L.A. Metro Catalina Express locations and include a flight of beer at each Los Angeles Clippers location and a knowledgeable beer guide. catalinaexpress.com, Berth 95, San Pedro nba.com/clippers, 1111 S. Figueroa St., 90731, 310.519.1212 Los Angeles 90015, 213.816.8302 Catalina Island has plenty to do for the restful Los Angeles Urban Adventures Attend a LA Clippers game during your visit losangelesurbanadventures.com, or adventurous visitor. Swim, snorkel, kayak, dive, to Los Angeles. Meeting space, on-court 7095 Hollywood Blvd., #834, Los Angeles hike, bike, shop, dine, camp, or just relax. Catalina experiences, and event suites are available for 90028, 323.300.5370 Express offers up to 30 daily departures. groups of 12 to 1,000 people. We can help you Experience the REAL L.A., sampling food plan a truly unique experience. Malibu Wine Hikes and drink, exploring bustling markets and neighborhoods, and discovering local hidden malibuwinehikes.com, 32111 Mulholland Hwy., gems. Our small-group adventures aim to make Malibu 90265, 424.346.0041 your BEST. DAY. EVER! Are you looking for something totally different and unique to do? Join us for one of our epic Sports & Activities Malibu Wine Hikes. We will hike through the Studios at Paramount paramountstudios.com, 5555 Melrose Ave., vineyards, feed exotic animals like Stanley the Los Angeles 90038, 323.956.5000 Giraffe, and enjoy a wine tasting of five wines. The VIP Paramount tour is a guided, two-hour, Malibu Wine Safaris historical and informational look behind the Beach Cities/LAX scenes of the daily operations of a major motion lasafaris.com, 32111 Mulholland Hwy., Malibu Los Angeles Galaxy picture and television facility. 90265, 818.497.2206 lagalaxy.com, 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson Zebras, vineyards, and the best views in Southern 90746, 310.630.2226 California. Malibu Wine Safaris take adventurers Sunset Ranch Hollywood sunsetranchhollywood.com, 3400 N. on tours around Saddlerock Ranch to learn about Perry’s Cafe & Beach Rentals Beachwood Dr., Hollywood 90068, the history of the region, the ranch, and the perryscafe.com, 3621 N. Sepulveda Bl., #2, 323.469.5450 amazing wines. Manhattan Beach 90266, 310.939.0000 Horseback tours under the Hollywood Sign, Perry’s Cafe & Beach Rentals is the gem of L.A. the best views in L.A.! Hourly tours, evening beach culture, a destination oasis for 40 years, tours, kids' parties, and our famous BBQ tour with 12 prime locations on Santa Monica and Downtown/L.A. Metro with music and a BBQ buffet. Reserve now at Venice beaches, featuring an array of amenities Avital Food Tours sunsetranchhollywood.com! including bike tours and events. avitaltours.com/los-angeles, 213.394.0901 Avital Food Tours offers four-course progressive Tempest Freerunning Academy dining experiences in Los Angeles while telling Pasadena South Bay the story of a neighborhood through food. Rose Bowl Stadium tempestfreerunning.com, 3337 Jack Northrop Ave., Hawthorne 90250, 310.644.7686 Cartwheel Art rosebowlstadium.com, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena 91103, 626.577.3100 Tempest Academy South Bay is located right next cartwheelart.com/tours-2, 688 S. Santa Fe Ave, With multiple locations to choose from, the to the Hawthorne Airport and a stone’s throw Los Angeles 90021 Rose Bowl Stadium is perfect for any style of away from LAX. For more information, please LA Cycle Tours event. Enjoy a first-class meal on the field, Terry check out our website at tempestfreerunning.com. Donahue Pavilion, spacious state-of-the-art locker We hope to see you soon! lacycletours.com, P.O. Box 86173, Los Angeles rooms, or Court of Champions. 90086, 213.364.6254 Explore and taste Los Angeles, see the real side of the city, on bicycles! We offer all-inclusive tours; Downtown/L.A. Metro food tours, history tours, street art tours, and West Hollywood Los Angeles Clippers workout tours. We are mobile and can handle up Bikes and Hikes LA nba.com/clippers, 1111 S. Figueroa St., to 40 guests. bikesandhikesla.com, 8250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90015, 213.816.8302 West Hollywood 90046, 323.796.8555 Attend a LA Clippers game during your visit Los Angeles Club Crawl L.A.’s #1 outdoor adventure company promoting to Los Angeles. Meeting space, on-court losangelesclubcrawl.com, 453 S. Spring St., a sustainable, health-conscious, and personal experiences, and event suites are available for Los Angeles 90013, 323.667.6282 way to experience Los Angeles. We offer six daily groups of 12 to 1,000 people. We can help you Join our hosts and 50 to 100-plus partygoers public hikes and bike tours plus a full-service plan a truly unique experience. every weekend for the ultimate night out in private and group events department. Downtown L.A. Visit four of the best bars and Los Angeles Dodgers/ nightclubs in DTLA and meet a ton of new people Dodger Stadium on our top-rated Los Angeles Club Crawl tour. Westside losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com, 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles 90012, 323.224.1469 LetterPress Chocolate Los Angeles en Français Since 1962, Dodger Stadium has been home to letterpresschocolate.com, 2835 S. Robertson los-angeles-en-francais.fr, 35 rue Ausone, some of the greatest players in the baseball. Join Blvd., Los Angeles 90034, 424.240.8580 Bordeaux, France 33000, +33 672.276.888 us for a behind-the-scenes stadium tour and get LetterPress Chocolate is an award-winning Los Angeles en Français is the French-speaking a glimpse into Dodger history. Information can be chocolate factory located near Beverly Hills and tourism specialist in Los Angeles. A selection found at dodgers.com/tours. Culver City. Offering chocolate tastings, tours, and of 100 percent original activities to discover L.A. a variety of drinks, LetterPress Chocolate is your differently and off-road. Los Angeles Football Club/ one-stop chocolate shop! Banc of California Stadium Six Taste Food Tours bancofcaliforniastadium.com, 3939 S. Figueroa sixtaste.com, Los Angeles 90071, 213.798.4749 Melting Pot Food Tours St., Los Angeles 90037, 323.519.9900 meltingpottours.com, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., As L.A.’s highest-rated food tour company, Six Banc of California Stadium offers premium Ste. 515, Beverly Hills 90211, 424.247.9666 Taste leads historical and cultural walking tours amenities along with gorgeous state-of-art Cultural walking tours in intriguing neighborhoods and curated dining experiences of different hospitality spaces throughout the venue. This designed to indulge taste buds for individuals neighborhoods of L.A., featuring samples of food includes event rooftops, VIP lounges, and club and groups of 10 to 100 guests. Contact us for from popular to hidden culinary gems. spaces perfect for any group from 20 to 22,000. pricing and details. Great way to experience L.A. from a local's perspective!

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 97 Visitor Activities

LA’S PREMIER MULTI-SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT VENUE » SPORTS & ACTIVITIES, CONTINUED Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum lacoliseum.com, 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90037, 213.747.7111 Television & Come see a USC or Rams football game and Motion Picture take a tour of the greatest stadium in the world! The Coliseum is the only venue to host two Studios Olympiads, two Super Bowls, and a World Series. For tickets, please visit lacoliseum.com.

Neighboring Regions Hollywood Santa Anita Park Universal Studios Hollywood™ santaanita.com, 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia universalstudioshollywood.com, 91007, 626.574.6400 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608, Santa Anita offers many seating, dining, and 800.UNIVERSAL private options to attend the races. The Behind-the-scenes look at moviemaking on the combination of world-class racing, timeless world-famous Studio Tour. Face action head-on architecture, lush gardens, and breathtaking views with shows and attractions such as Fast & add up to an atmosphere of fun and excitement. Furious–Supercharged, Jurassic World—The Ride, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Pasadena The Valley Rose Bowl Stadium rosebowlstadium.com, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Warner Bros. Studio Tour Pasadena 91103, 626.577.3100 Hollywood With multiple locations to choose from, the wbstudiotour.com, 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Rose Bowl Stadium is perfect for any style of Burbank 91522, 877.492.8687 event. Enjoy a first-class meal on the field, Terry Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood offers a Donahue Pavilion, spacious state-of-the-art locker three-hour visit inside a real working Hollywood rooms, or Court of Champions. studio. Visit original sets and props used to create productions from Batman to Friends. Get closer to the entertainment you love! Santa Monica Aqua Surf School Westside aquasurf.com, 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica 90405, 310.745.9186 Sony Pictures Studios Learn to surf in two hours! We teach kids, teens, sonypicturesstudios.com, 10202 W. Washington and adults. All equipment included. Lessons are Blvd., Culver City 90232, 310.244.4456 available every day and fill up quickly—call today! Located on one of the most famous studio lots, this two-hour walking tour gives you a rare glimpse of Old Hollywood's glory days and Sony’s current productions. Reservations recommended. Studio Tours Children 12 and older. Free parking.

Hollywood Theme Parks Studios at Paramount paramountstudios.com, 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038, 323.956.5000 The VIP Paramount tour is a guided two-hour Neighboring Regions historical and informational look behind the Knott’s Berry Farm scenes of the daily operations of a major motion knotts.com, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park picture and television facility. 90620, 714.220.5200 Located in the heart of Southern California’s Orange County, Knott’s Berry Farm is an iconic The Valley California theme park featuring dozens of rides, Warner Bros. Studio Tour shows, and attractions in five themed areas. Hollywood wbstudiotour.com, 3400 W. Riverside Dr., HOME OF THE FIVE-TIME Burbank 91522, 877.492.8687 Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood offers a Universities MLS CUP CHAMPIONS LA GALAXY three-hour visit inside a real working Hollywood studio. Visit original sets and props used to create productions from Batman to Friends. Get closer to the entertainment you love! TWO MILLION TICKETED GUESTS ANNUALLY Downtown/L.A. Metro Westside California State University, OVER 100 EVENTS ANNUALLY Los Angeles Sony Pictures Studios Tour calstatela.edu, 5151 State University Drive, INCLUDING SOCCER, FOOTBALL, sonypicturesstudiostours.com, 10202 W. Los Angeles 90032, 323.343.3000 Washington Blvd., Culver City 90232, BOXING AND CONCERTS 310.244.8687 (TOUR)

FOR THE FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND TEAM STORE HOURS VISIT DIGNITYHEALTHSPORTSPARK.COM OR CALL 310.630.2000 Visitor Activities DODGER STADIUM TOURS

EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS

Trophy Gallery University of Southern California usc.edu, Exposition Blvd./S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90089, 213.740.2311 Wineries & Renaissance architecture and commemorative history stations mark important milestones Breweries in the rich history of USC. Self-guided tours are available. The Valley Downtown/L.A. Metro Angel City Brewery California State University, angelcitybrewery.com, 216 S. Alameda St., Northridge Los Angeles 90012, 213.622.1261 csun.edu, 17950 Lassen St., Northridge In a city known for its glitz, we’re proud to rough 91325, 818.677.2160 things up a bit. Our home, the Arts District, is a A vibrant, diverse university community, center of revival for L.A. artists. Visit us for a tour, situated on a 353-acre campus in the heart Dodger Dugout tasting, or your next event! of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. San Antonio Winery & Restaurant sanantoniowinery.com, 737 Lamar St., Westside Los Angeles 90031, 323.223.1401 UCLA Conference Services One of L.A.’s largest operating wineries and restaurants with tours, wine tasting, and food conferences.ucla.edu, 330 De Neve Dr., events. Banquet and meeting rooms available. Ste. L-16, Los Angeles 90095, 310.825.5305 Italian/California cuisines. Prestigious, beautiful, 430-acre campus setting in Southern California. Variety of affordable and appealing accommodations, hotel-quality meeting The Valley rooms, nationally acclaimed dining program, and professional on-site catering. Urban Press Winery urbanpresswinery.com, 316 N. San Fernando Rd., University of California, Los Angeles Burbank 91502, 818.561.4858 ucla.edu, 330 DeNeve Dr., Los Angeles 90095, Urban Press Winery is located in downtown Vin Scully 310.825.5305 Burbank. Our award-winning wines are proudly Known for academic excellence, UCLA also produced in California. Known for its sumptuous Press Box houses botanical gardens, offers campus tours, selection of award-winning wines, its lively music and is a leading center for cultural programs. scene, and its speakeasy charm.

TRAVIS CONKLIN,TRAVIS LATCB BOOK ONLINE AT DODGERS.COM/TOURS OR CALL 866-DODGERS Arts & Culture

Downtown/L.A. Metro Wells Fargo History Museum wellsfargohistory.com/museums/los-angeles, Arts & Cultural The Broad 333 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90071, thebroad.org, 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 213.253.7166 Organizations 90012, 213.232.6250 Exhibits depict the history of Wells Fargo Bank The Broad museum in Downtown L.A. offers and the West. Highlights include a 19th-century free general admission to its collection of stagecoach, gold nuggets, and historic money. contemporary art by artists such as Basquiat, Hop aboard a replica stagecoach and use a Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, and working telegraph. Admission is free. Downtown/L.A. Metro more. Free tickets can be booked at thebroad.org. L.A. County Arts Commission 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 800, Los Angeles California Science Center 90017, 213.202.5858 californiasciencecenter.org, 700 Exposition Park Hollywood Dr., Los Angeles 90037, 323.724.3623 Autry Museum of the American West Discover a dynamic destination where families, theautry.org, 4700 Western Heritage Way, adults and children can explore the wonders Los Angeles 90027, 323.667.2000 of science through interactive exhibits, live The galleries explore broad themes relating to the Dance/ demonstrations, innovative programs, and history and diverse cultures of the American West. awe-inspiring IMAX films on a seven-story screen. Performing Arts Hollywood Museum Fashion Institute of Design theHollywoodmuseum.com, 1660 N. Highland & Merchandising Ave., Hollywood 90028, 323.464.7776 ÞGPPXVHXPRUJ6*UDQG$YH See 10,000 real show-business treasures Downtown/L.A. Metro Los Angeles 90015, 213.624.1200 showcasing more than 100 years of Hollywood Music Center Collection of more than 10,000 costumes, history! The museum attracts fans from around accessories, and textiles from the 18th century the world; named one of the top tourist attractions musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., through the present day, including film and theater by LAWeekly and TripAdvisor; voted one of the top Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 costumes. 10 museums. L.A.’s performing arts destination. Home to Center Theatre Group, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, Travel Town Museum LA Phil, and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA moca.org, 152 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles laparks.org/traveltown, 5200 Zoo Dr., at The Music Center. Plus family programming, 90013, 213.626.6222 Los Angeles 90027, 323.662.5874 architectural tours, dining, and shopping. MOCA is your source for inspiration and a Authentic locomotives and railroad cars celebrate must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts. the history of the railroad in Southern California.

Also features a scale train ride and model trains. GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE grammymuseum.org, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Museums Ste. A245, Los Angeles 90015, 213.765.6800 Neighboring Regions The GRAMMY Museum has four-stories of Banning Museum/ cutting-edge exhibits and interactive experiences Friends of Banning Museum exploring a host of musical genres that provides thebanningmuseum.org, 401 E. M St., Beach Cities/LAX a music-infused setting and a celebration of the Wilmington 90744, 310.548.7777 Battleship IOWA Museum power of music. The 1864 Greek Revival residence is the former SDFLÞFEDWWOHVKLSFRP6+DUERU%OYG home of General Phineas Banning, the “father” of San Pedro 90731, 877.446.9261 Japanese American National the Los Angeles Harbor. Visit the Battleship USS IOWA Museum at the Museum Los Angeles Waterfront. Come celebrate the janm.org, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles Museum of Latin American Art American spirit aboard the only battleship on the 90012, 213.625.0414 molaa.org, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach West Coast. Walk the historic wood decks and see Dedicated to promoting appreciation of America’s 90802, 562.437.1689 the famous 16” guns up close. ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience, JANM offers Fort Macarthur Museum exhibitions, public programs, an award-winning ftmac.org, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro 90731, museum store, and a resource center. Pasadena 310.548.2631 The Huntington Library, Art Site of one of the most complete coastal defense LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Museum, and Botanical Gardens batteries in the United States. lapca.org, 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles 90012, huntington.org, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 213.542.6200 91108, 626.405.2100 Getty Villa LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes celebrates the past The Huntington: one of the world’s great cultural, JHWW\HGXYLVLWYLOOD3DFLÞF&RDVW+Z\ and inspires the future, sharing stories about the research, and education centers. Library and three 3DFLÞF3DOLVDGHV history and traditions of Latinos in L.A.’s founding art galleries contain rare books, European art, and A museum and an educational center dedicated and evolution through culturally enriching American art. Explore 16 breathtaking gardens. to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient exhibitions and programs. Enjoy gift shop, tea room, cafe, tours. Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Admission is free, but please refer to the website to obtain your Museum of Contemporary Art Kidspace Children’s Museum admission ticket. (MOCA) kidspacemuseum.org, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., moca.org, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles Pasadena 91103, 626.449.9144 Los Angeles Maritime Museum 90012, 213.626.6222 Kidspace is located on 3.5 acres of both indoor lamaritimemuseum.org, Berth 84, Foot of Sixth St., The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and outdoor, interactive environments near San Pedro 90731, 310.548.7618 (MOCA) is your source for inspiration and a the Rose Bowl. The museum features over 40 Maritime artifacts, scale models, and nautical art. must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts. hands-on exhibits with daily programs and monthly events for children ages 1 to 10. Natural History Museum of Beverly Hills Los Angeles County Norton Simon Museum nortonsimon.org, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Paley Center for Media nhm.org, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles 90007, 213.763.3466 Pasadena 91105, 626.449.6840 paleycenter.org, 465 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills Discover your world past and present. Encounter The Norton Simon Museum is celebrated as one 90210, 310.786.1033 dinosaurs, experience nature, discover L.A., of the most remarkable private art collections ever As the largest public archive of TV and radio explore our dioramas, marvel at one of the most assembled. Works on view include masterpieces programming, The Paley Center has a global impressive gem and mineral collections in the by Rembrandt, Degas, van Gogh, and Picasso, and collection of over 160,000 programs spanning world—and that’s just the beginning. South and Southeast Asian sculpture. 100 years and honors entertainment with free exhibits and star-studded events year-round.

100 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Arts & Culture

Music/Concerts

Beach Cities/LAX For um fabulousforum.com, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood 90305, 310.330.7300

Downtown/L.A. Metro Center Theatre Group centertheatregroup.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012, 213.628.2772 One of the nation’s leading theatre companies, The Valley Hammer Museum producing world-class dramas and musicals at the hammer.ucla.edu, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum at the Forest Lawn Museum Los Angeles 90024, 310.443.7000 Music Center. forestlawn.com/events/category/ The Hammer Museum offers exhibitions and museum-exhibits/list, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., collections that span classic to contemporary LA Opera Glendale 91205, 323.340.4782 art, as well as programs that spark meaningful laopera.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles Forest Lawn Museum is committed to enrich, inspire, encounters with art and ideas. 90012, 213.972.8001 and educate the community through the display of LA Opera is the fourth largest opera company artwork, exhibits, and programs featuring history, Los Angeles County Museum in the U.S. LA Opera brings together world- culture, and religion. Free admission and parking. of Art (LACMA) renowned artists to create opera that attracts the lacma.org, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles attention of international audiences. Ronald Reagan Presidential 90036, 323.857.6000 Foundation and Museum Set in a park at the center of L.A., LACMA LA Phil reaganlibrary.com, 40 Presidential Dr., exhibitions, programs, and free music reflect laphil.com, 151 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles Simi Valley 93065, 805.577.4066 our diverse population. The famous Urban Light 90012, 323.850.2000 The Ronald Reagan Library is one of California’s sculpture of lampposts is on view 24/7 and the Since its founding in 1919, the LA Phil has been most beautiful and unique destinations. Step renowned collection spans time and geography. hailed as Southern California’s leading performing aboard and tour through his actual Air Force One, arts institution. view a full-scale replica of the Oval Office. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Los Angeles Master Chorale Westside lamoth.org, 100 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles lamc.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90036, 323.651.3704 90012, 213.972.7282 Academy Museum of The West Coast’s largest collection of Holocaust- Founded in 1964, the award-winning Los Angeles Motion Pictures era artifacts, housed in an award-winning Master Chorale presents innovative programming academymuseum.org, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., architectural building near The Grove. Interactive and is committed to commissioning new works. Los Angeles 90036, 310.247.3000 exhibits, public tours, and Holocaust-survivor A museum devoted to exploring the art and speakers. Admission is always free. Music Center science of movies and moviemaking. Visitors will musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., experience the magic of cinema and the creative, Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 collaborative process of filmmaking through the museumoftolerance.com, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., L.A.’s performing arts destination. Home to Center lens of those who make it. Los Angeles 90035, 310.553.8403 Theatre Group, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, Inspiring, one-of-a-kind, interactive experience LA Phil, and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance Annenberg Space for Photography promotes understanding by exploring dynamics at The Music Center. Plus family programming, annenbergspaceforphotography.org, of discrimination, legacy of the Holocaust, and architectural tours, dining, and shopping. 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 90067, contemporary human rights issues. 213.403.3000 The Novo A state-of-the-art digital projection gallery and Petersen Automotive Museum thenovodtla.com, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., traditional print exhibit area display stunning petersen.org, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles Ste. A335, Los Angeles 90015, 213.763.4669 photography in a dynamic environment. Short 90036, 323.964.6348 The Novo by Microsoft is located in the center of films feature stories behind the images. Several Automotive legends around every corner! The L.A. LIVE. Accommodating over 2,300 guests, exhibits a year. Free admission. world-renowned automotive museum showcases The Novo is the perfect venue for a concert and history, industry, and artistry through the culture also provides excellent space for corporate events Craft Contemporary of motoring. and private parties. cafam.org, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036, 323.937.4230 Skirball Cultural Center Wiltern Changing exhibitions on contemporary craft and skirball.org, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., wilterntheatertickets.com, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., folk art ranging from historical to contemporary, Los Angeles 90049, 310.440.4500 Los Angeles 90010, 213.388.1400 traditional to eclectic. Lectures, tours, and live At the Skirball, enjoy museum exhibitions— The Wiltern is a one-of-a-kind, widely recognized performances illuminate global and local cultures. including the ever-popular Noah’s Ark at the as a world-class live entertainment venue. See Skirball—family programs, performing arts, world some of the hottest shows and best live music in Getty Center music, film, lectures, classes, dining, shopping, L.A. in the art deco elegance of this 1930s theater. getty.edu, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles and more. 90049, 310.440.7300 Extensive collection of antiquities, paintings, Wende Museum and Archive of the Hollywood drawings, sculpture, and 19th- and 20th-century Cold War ® American and European photographs. wendemuseum.org, 10808 Culver Blvd., Dolby Theatre dolbytheatre.com, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Culver City 90230, 310.216.1600 Ste. 180, Los Angeles 90028, 323.308.6300 The Wende holds an unparalleled collection of art Home of the Academy Awards® and one of the and artifacts from Cold War-era Eastern Europe best venues for live concerts, theater, and awards and the Soviet Union while offering innovative shows in the heart of Hollywood. programming to illuminate connections between art and history, past and present. VICTOR LOZANO/UNSPLASH VICTOR

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 101 Arts & Culture

» MUSIC/CONCERTS, CONTINUED Fonda Theatre Downtown/L.A. Metro fondatheatre.com/rentals, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, 760.201.7817 Center Theatre Group centertheatregroup.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Stage & Theater Greek Theatre Los Angeles 90012, 213.628.2772 lagreektheatre.com, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., One of the nation’s leading theatre companies, Los Angeles 90027, 844.524.7335 producing world-class dramas and musicals at the Downtown/L.A. Metro The Greek Theatre is nestled in the tree-enclosed Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center. Ahmanson Theatre picturesque setting of Griffith Park. This musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., award-winning outdoor theatre offers top-quality Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 entertainment under the stars in the heart of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion For over 50 years the Ahmanson Theatre has Los Angeles. chandler-pavilion.com, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 presented a wide variety of dramas, musicals, comedies, and classic revivals. A unique, state-of- Hollywood Bowl the-art reconfiguration proves a variable seating hollywoodbowl.org, 2301 N. Highland Ave., LA Opera capacity from 1,600 to 2,000. Los Angeles 90068, 323.850.2000 laopera.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.8001 Outdoor amphitheater with a dramatic, state-of- Center Theatre Group the-art stage, museum, and picnic areas. LA Opera is the fourth-largest opera company in the U.S. LA Opera brings together world- centertheatregroup.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., renowned artists to create opera that attracts the Los Angeles 90012, 213.628.2772 Hollywood Palladium One of the nation’s leading theatre companies, livenation.com/venues/14586/hollywood- attention of international audiences. producing world-class dramas and musicals at the palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum at the 90028, 323.962.7600 Los Angeles Master Chorale Music Center. Step back into the glory of Old Hollywood with lamc.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7282 all of today’s modern touches. One of the most Dorothy Chandler Pavilion versatile and unique venues in SoCal. The larger Founded in 1964, the award-winning Los Angeles Master Chorale presents innovative programming chandler-pavilion.com, 135 N. Grand Ave., than life landmark is run by Live Nation, the Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 world’s largest live music company. and is committed to commissioning new works. Music Center East West Players Live Nation eastwestplayers.org, 120 N. Judge John livenation.com, 7060 Hollywood Blvd., musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., Aiso St., Los Angeles 90012, 213.625.7000 Los Angeles 90028, 310.360.3077 Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 L.A.’s performing arts destination. Home to Center 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of East West Theatre Group, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, Players, the nation’s premier Asian American LA Phil, and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance theatre organization. EWP produces artistic works Neighboring Regions at The Music Center. Plus family programming, and educational programs that foster dialogue Masters of Harmony Chorus architectural tours, dining, and shopping. exploring Asian Pacific experiences. mastersofharmony.org/about_us, P.O. Box 3342, Santa Fe Springs 90670, 888.664.8863 Walt Disney Concert Hall at LA Stage Alliance The Masters of Harmony Chorus has been The Music Center onstage.la, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles thrilling audiences in California since 1985 with musiccenter.org, 111 S. Grand Ave., 90013, 213.614.0556 a repertoire of Beatles to Broadway, gospel to Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 Offers discounted tickets and information on Gershwin. Performance artistry of choreographed Dynamic, 293,000-square-foot concert hall hundreds of theater, concert, and dance performances songs has made them world-renowned. created by Frank Gehry featuring a wavy steel each week through its website onstage.la or exterior designed to look like a ship with its sails in person at the Hollywood & Highland and Downtown Visitor Information Centers. Westside at full mast. Mark Taper Forum El Rey Theatre Hollywood musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., theelrey.com, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 90036, 323.936.6400 Ford Theatres One of the nation’s leading theater companies, El Rey is an original art deco theater built in fordtheatres.org, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., producing world-class dramas and musicals at 1936. It features a grand ballroom with a full Hollywood 90068, 323.461.3673 the Mark Taper Forum and the Ahmanson Theatre stage equipped with concert-quality sound and A must-see! From June through October, this located at the Music Center. state-of-the-art lighting. iconic venue presents world class music, dance, theatre, film, and family events in its intimate Music Center 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheatre. Come celebrate musiccenter.org, 135 N. Grand Ave., our 100th anniversary in 2020! Los Angeles 90012, 213.972.7211 L.A.’s performing arts destination. Home to Center Opera & Theatre Group, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, Neighboring Regions LA Phil, and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance Performing Arts Cerritos Center for the at The Music Center. Plus family programming, Performing Arts architectural tours, dining, and shopping. cerritoscenter.com, 12700 Center Court Dr., Cerritos 90703, 562.916.8510 Hollywood Beverly Hills The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts presents world-class performances of pop, jazz, Dolby Theatre® Wallis Annenberg Center for the dolbytheatre.com, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Performing Arts classical music, dance, Broadway shows, and comedy from September through May. The CCPA Ste. 180, Los Angeles 90028, 323.308.6300 thewallis.org, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., also offers unique special-event facilities. Parking Home of the Academy Awards® and one of the Beverly Hills 90210, 310.246.3800 is always free. best venues for live concerts, theatre, and awards Located within the former Beverly Hills Post shows in the heart of Hollywood. Office, The Wallis delivers theater, music, dance, and arts learning to Los Angeles. Hollywood Pantages Theatre FOR MORE INFORMATION ON hollywoodpantages.com, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028, 323.468.1700 WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO Hollywood Pantages has a history as grand DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT and diverse as the stage and screen fare which DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM. audiences have flocked to enjoy there for half a century. These days it’s one of Los Angeles’ leading homes of legitimate theatre.

102 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM NATURE, ART, CULTURE 626-405-2240 | Pasadena-adjacent [email protected]

MUSEUM OFO TOLERANCELERANCE www.museumoftolerance.comwww.museum lerance.com

9786 westest pico boulevardd los anangeles,ngeles, cca 90035 t: 310.77310.772.2506 Dining

bashi Geoffrey’s EDVKLUHVWDXUDQWFRP7HUUDQHD:D\ JHRIIUH\VPDOLEXFRP3DFLÞF&RDVW+Z\ Desserts 5DQFKR3DORV9HUGHV Malibu 90265, 310.457.1519 $$ Asian Fusion Enjoy the California sun and sunsets as you dine on a menu highlighted by fresh seafood, steaks, The Boulevard Market Cafe and salads. $$$$ Californian FSORVDQJHOHVFRPGLQLQJDVS[:&HQWXU\ Beverly Hills %OYG/RV$QJHOHV Hangar 18 andSons Chocolatiers PDUULRWWFRPKRWHOVKRWHOLQIRUPDWLRQ DQGVRQVFRP%ULJKWRQ:D\ Brasserie - Los Angeles UHVWDXUDQWOD[DSORVDQJHOHVDLUSRUWPDUULRWW %HYHUO\+LOOV VKHUDWRQOD[FRP%UDVVHULH:&HQWXU\ :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV Second-generation chocolatier featuring %OYG/RV$QJHOHV 310.641.5700 traditional and modern confections with distinctive Casual restaurant open for breakfast and lunch. packaging. Full line of chocolates, caramels, and Featuring California cuisine. $ Californian Harbor Bar & Bistro nuts. Great gifts and party favors. Attached cafe FSUHGRQGREHDFKKRWHOFRPGLQH1+DUERU offers pastries and signature beverages. $ Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant 'U5HGRQGR%HDFK & Market - Santa Monica Enjoy the numerous selection of appetizers, EXEEDJXPSFRP6DQWD0RQLFD3LHU entrees, and specialty cocktails in our casual laid- Santa Monica %OGJ6DQWD0RQLFD back lobby bar with open atrium. $$ American Step into the world of Forrest Gump. Enjoy SusieCakes entrees like Coconut Shrimp, Captain’s Fish & Ise-Shima at the MIYAKO VXVLHFDNHVFRP6/D%UHD/RV$QJHOHV Chips, and Sweet Home BBQ Cheeseburger. LVHVKLPDXVLQGH[KWPO6:HVWHUQ$YH 90036, 310.453.2253 $$ Seafood 7RUUDQFH SusieCakes offers a variety of homestyle dessert $$ Japanese favorites baked entirely from scratch each day by The Cafe at the LAX Hilton in-house bakers. Specialties include cupcakes ORVDQJHOHVDLUSRUWKLOWRQFRP:&HQWXU\ JW’s Steakhouse and frosted layer cakes in flavors such as red %OYG/RV$QJHOHV PDUULRWWFRPKRWHOVKRWHOLQIRUPDWLRQ velvet, chocolate, and coconut. $ Contemporary, comfortable surroundings, UHVWDXUDQWOD[DSORVDQJHOHVDLUSRUWPDUULRWW international flair, multilingual staff. Specialties: :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV daily buffets and salad bar. $$ American 310.641.5700 Westside Atmosphere and menu reminiscent of the classic Coolhaus Cafe BLVD American steakhouse. Specialties: premium- FRROKDXV:DVKLQJWRQ%OYG&XOYHU&LW\ ZHVWLQORVDQJHOHVDLUSRUWFRPUHVWDXUDQWVQHDUOD[ quality steaks, seafood, poultry, and vintage wines. 90232, 310.853.8995 :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV Reservations recommended. $$$ Steakhouse Coolhaus is a women-led, super-premium ice 310.216.5858 cream brand known for unique flavors and The Landing Restaurant innovative novelties. Find Coolhaus in 6,000-plus Cafe del Rey :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV retailers nationwide, catering your next function, FDIHGHOUH\PDULQDFRP$GPLUDOW\:D\ 310.642.7500 or at our iconic ice cream trucks and shops. $ 0DULQDGHO5H\ $$$ Mediterranean Marina Grill VDQSHGURGRXEOHWUHHFRP9LD&DEULOOR Cast & Plow 0DULQD6DQ3HGUR ULW]FDUOWRQFRPHQSURSHUWLHVPDULQDGHOUH\ Casual dining overlooking the marina that caters Dining GLQLQJFDVWBSORZ$GPLUDOW\:D\ to in-house guests and local residents. Features 0DULQDGHO5H\ continental cuisine with Italian and seafood Cast & Plow features the freshest produce of each specialty entrees. $ day and each season, along with regionally sourced and humanely grown meats and sustainable seafood mar’sel Beach Cities/LAX from neighborhood fishermen. $$$ Californian PDUVHOFRP7HUUDQHD:D\5DQFKR3DORV 96th Street Bistro 9HUGHV UHQDLVVDQFHORVDQJHOHVFRP$LUSRUW%OYG Catalina Kitchen at Terranea Resort $$$ Californian /RV$QJHOHV WHUUDQHDFRPSDORVYHUGHVUHVWDXUDQWV Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a comfortable, 7HUUDQHD:D\5DQFKR3DORV9HUGHV Mastro's Ocean Club - Malibu yet elegant atmosphere. Contemporary cuisine 90275, 877.881.1535 PDVWURVUHVWDXUDQWVFRPORFDWLRQVFDPDOLEX with regional influence; unique presentation. $$ Explore Southern California market/Mediterranean PDLQGHIDXOWDVS[3DFLÞF&RDVW+Z\ Californian cuisine with elements of Spanish, French Malibu 90265, 310.454.4357 Riviera, Greek, and southern Italian flavors. Mastro’s collection of steakhouses and Ocean Andiamo at The Hilton $$ Californian Club seafood locations are recognized for ZZZKLOWRQFRPHQBXVKLKRWHOOD[DKKK their combination of world-class service, highly KLOWRQORVDQJHOHVDLUSRUWFDOLIRUQLDGLQLQJGR Century Taproom acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV FSORVDQJHOHVFRPGLQLQJDVS[:&HQWXU\ in an elegant, energetic atmosphere. 310.410.6166 %OYG/RV$QJHOHV $$$$ Steakhouse Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine. Features a variety of salads, appetizers, pastas, seafood, Comfort Nelson’s specialty dishes, and desserts. $$ Italian IRXUSRLQWVOD[FRPUHVWDXUDQWE\OD[$LUSRUW WHUUDQHDFRPSDORVYHUGHVFDUHVWDXUDQWSKS %OYG/RV$QJHOHV 3DORV9HUGHV'U65DQFKR3DORV9HUGHV BALEENKitchen $ Californian 90275, 310.265.2800 KRWHOSRUWRÞQRFRPUHGRQGREHDFKEDOHHQ UHVWDXUDQWDVS[3RUWRÞQR:D\ Erwin’s Kitchen & Cocktails Paparazzi Ristorante 5HGRQGR%HDFK KRWHOHUZLQFRPEDUORNLWFKHQDQGFRFNWDLOV VKHUDWRQORVDQJHOHVFRPSDSDUD]]L Two-level waterside restaurant overlooking the 3DFLÞF$YH9HQLFH :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV Portofino Marina with a relaxing atmosphere Located at Hotel Erwin in the heart of Venice Beach, 310.642.4820 offering quality prime steak and fresh regional Barlo serves up a locally sourced, organic menu of Savor fresh pasta and a wide variety of authentic seafood. $$$ American (new) new American dishes. $$ American (new) sauces, as well as artistically prepared seafood, poultry, and world-class steaks at the Sheraton Garden Court Los Angeles' inspirational Italian-themed PDUULRWWFRPOD[WU)DVKLRQ:D\7RUUDQFH Paparazzi Ristorante. $$ Italian $ Less than $20 $$$ $35 to $50 90503, 310.316.3636 $$ $20 to $35 $$$$ $50 or more Features traditional American fare in a newly renovated sunlit décor. $$ American

104 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM THE ARTS DELIVERED. IN BEVERLY HILLS.

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (“The Wallis”) brings audiences world-class theater, dance and music, performed by many of the world’s most talented and sought-after artists. With eclectic programming that mirrors the diverse landscape of Los Angeles, and its notability as the entertainment capital of the world, The Wallis offers original and revered works from across the US and around the globe.

PLANNING A TRIP TO For more information visit TheWallis.org LOS ANGELES? See yourself here.

Embrace the excitement of Downtown L.A. at LUXE City Center Hotel.

PLAYFULLY PROFESSIONAL™ CONNECT WITH US 310.746.4000 | TheWallis.org 1020 S FIGUEROA ST | DOWNTOWN LA | 213.743.7620 | LUXECITYCENTER.COM

RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM

Voted Orange County’s Best Attraction and Best Museum

PRESIDENT NIXON’S BIRTHPLACE MARINE ONE HELICOPTER I RARE ARTIFACTS WHITE HOUSE EAST ROOM OVAL OFFICE REPLICA I ROSE GARDENS

NIXONLIBRARY.ORG | 714.993.5075 Dining

» DINING, CONTINUED The Rose Venice Beverly Hills Ocean Prime therosevenice.la, 220 Rose Ave., Venice 90291, ocean-prime.com/locations/beverly-hills, 310.399.0711 Avec Nous 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90212, The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of avecnous.com, 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills 310.859.4818 Venice, serving locals and travelers alike. Chef 90210, 310.860.8660 Ocean Prime brings together prime seafood and Jason Neroni’s menu focuses on local Southern Avec Nous is a contemporary take on the classic steak, handcrafted cocktails, world class wines, California cuisine with an international influence French bistro; a hip St. Tropez vibe that delivers a timeless elegance, and our genuine hospitality to from his world travels. $$ Californian fresh culinary experience to Beverly Hills. each and every guest. Our passion is to deliver an $$$ French extraordinary experience. $$$ Seafood Second Story Restaurant secondstoryrestaurant.com, 3501 Sepulveda The Blvd Restaurant The Polo Lounge Blvd., Manhattan Beach 90266, 310.750.0312 theblvdrestaurant.com, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., dorchestercollection.com/en/los-angeles/ $$ American (new) Beverly Hills 90212, 310.385.3901 the-beverly-hills-hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Modernly elegant, The Blvd features a world-class Beverly Hills 90210, 310.887.2777 Social Market & Eatery restaurant, distinctive bar, and inviting outdoor California cuisine with an Asian twist. Charming marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/ patio overlooking Rodeo Drive. $$$ Californian indoor and outdoor garden setting. Sunday restaurant/laxap-los-angeles-airport-marriott, brunch features an authentic Mariachi band. 5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, Circa 55 $$$$ Californian 310.293.5471 beverlyhilton.com/explore/dining, 9876 Wilshire $$ American (new) Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210, 310.887.6055 Pool Bar & Cafe Classic California cuisine with contemporary fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire/dining/ SOL fusions marrying local fresh ingredients with restaurants/the_pool_bar_and_cafe, cpredondobeachhotel.com/dining.aspx, stockyard steaks and fresh seafood, making it the 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90212, 300 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach 90277, California cuisine of choice in Beverly Hills. 310.275.5200 310.318.7764 $$$ American During the day, executive Chef Conny Andersson’s Enjoy American breakfast or breakfast buffet with Pool Bar & Cafe provides a refreshingly chic made-to-order omelets, crepes, and pancakes. CUT poolside hangout—lobster clubs, fun kids’ cuisine, $$ American ZROIJDQJSXFNFRPUHVWDXUDQWVÞQHGLQLQJ and sangria round out this Beverly Hills hideaway. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90212, $$ Californian Stones 310.276.8500 marriott.com/laxmb, 4100 Admiralty Way, CUT, Wolfgang Puck’s first steak restaurant, The Rooftop by JG Marina del Rey 90292, 310.301.3000 designed by Richard Meier (of Getty Center 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210 Stones restaurant features a contemporary blend fame), is a Beverly Hills celebrity hot spot. On the rooftop of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills of Asian and Italian ingredients. The restaurant $$$$ Steakhouse sits The Rooftop by JG. This casual restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Stones is a unique serves a selection of American classics along with combination of style and service. $$ Euro-Asian Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 360-degree views of the Hollywood Hills and the fogodechao.com, 133 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills skyline. unity la Bar Beverly Hills 90211, 310.289.7755 losangelesairport.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ Authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Menu features The Rooftop Grill dining/unity-la-open-market-and-bar.html, 16 different cuts of fire-roasted meats carved montagehotels.com/beverlyhills/dining/ 6225 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, tableside, gourmet salad buffet, and traditional rooftop-grill, 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 424.702.1234 sides. $$$ Steakhouse 90210, 310.860.5848 unity la Bar is a centerpiece of good food that has Escape to The Rooftop Grill set alongside the become Hyatt’s hallmark for experience. Open The Garden Bar mosaic-tiled swimming pool and serving up daily from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., the bar montagehotels.com/beverlyhills/dining/ breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills offers full menu from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. garden-bar, 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills along with fresh, healthy California cuisine. $$$ American (new) 90210, 310.860.5832 $$ Californian Combining chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s passion unity la Open Market for entertaining with Montage Beverly Hills’ sidebar by Wolfgang Puck losangelesairport.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ dedication to exemplary service, The Garden Bar fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire/dining/lounges/ dining/unity-la-open-market-and-bar.html, serves as the ideal destination for cocktailing, sidebar, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 6225 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, gatherings, and soirées. 90212, 310.275.5200 424.702.1234 Contemporary lounge sidebar is the magnificently Hyatt’s unity la Open Market is open 24 hours Jean-Georges chic, Richard Meier-designed adjoining bar to CUT and features a variety of menu items to enjoy. jean-georges.com/restaurants/united-states/ by Wolfgang Puck. $$$ Californian Designed for guests on the go, selections include los-angeles/jean-georges-beverly-hills, hot and cold foods to suit every appetite and 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210, Spago pocketbook. Located on the lobby level. 310.860.6566 ZROIJDQJSXFNFRPUHVWDXUDQWVÞQHGLQLQJ Named for award-winning Michelin star chef 176 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90210, unity la Restaurant Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Waldorf Astoria 310.385.0880 losangelesairport.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ Beverly Hills’ signature fine-dining restaurant Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant. Innovative dining/unity-la-open-market-and-bar.html, specializes in innovative and fresh cuisine. California cuisine with influences from Europe and 6225 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, $$$$ American (new) Asia. $$$$ Californian 310.337.6571 unity la Restaurant is complemented with a full Lawry’s The Prime Rib Viviane breakfast buffet or your selection from the menu lawrysonline.com, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., avalon-hotel.com/beverly-hills/viviane, from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Dinner is also Beverly Hills 90211, 310.652.2827 9400 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills 90212, served from 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 daily. Children’s Roasted prime ribs of beef carved tableside from 310.277.5221 menus offered. $$ Latin Fusion silver carts in an elegant Edwardian atmosphere. Viviane restaurant in Beverly Hills features $$$ Steakhouse modern Italian cuisine in a relaxed California patio Waterfront Bar and Grille atmosphere. $$ Italian marinadelreyhotel.com, 13534 Bali Way, Lobby Lounge Marina del Rey 90292, 310.301.1000 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210 California Continental cuisine in a relaxed The lounge is a delightful space to connect over atmosphere facing the marina. $$ Californian a casual breakfast or specialty cocktail. Located in the chic epicenter of our three-story lobby, Yokoso Sushi Bar the contemporary Art Deco style enhances the cplosangeles.com/dining.aspx, 5958 W. Century lounge’s French flair. $ Less than $20 $$$ $35 to $50 Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, 310.642.7500 $$ $20 to $35 $$$$ $50 or more

106 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Inspired events. Thoughtfully crafted.

Energize your gatherings in the heart of Downtown L.A. at JW Marriott® Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, with over 130,000 square feet of sophisticated event space including a glamorous rooftop pool.

JW Marriott® Los Angeles L.A. LIVE 213.765.8600 jwlalive.com

DISCOVER THE LA WATERFRONT! Where the 110-South Ends and the Fun Begins! You haven’t experienced LA until you’ve been to the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles. Come and enjoy a truly unique slice of LA, where the past meets the present at the doorstep of America’s largest trade gateway. The LA Waterfront – a great place to play, dine, shop and explore!

lawaterfront.org Dining

» DINING, CONTINUED Downtown/L.A. Metro Broken Spanish The Fields LA EURNHQVSDQLVKFRP6)ORZHU6W WKHÞHOGVODFRP6)LJXHURD6WDGMDFHQW 24/7 Restaurant at The Standard, 6WH/RV$QJHOHV WR%DQFRI&DOLIRUQLD6WDGLXP/RV$QJHOHV Downtown LA Broken Spanish highlights L.A.-native chef Ray VWDQGDUGKRWHOVFRPORVDQJHOHVUHVWDXUDQWVEDUV Garcia’s distinct culinary perspective and Latin $$ American UHVWDXUDQW6)ORZHU6W/RV$QJHOHV upbringing. Dishes with long-established traditions are celebrated with modern appeal in Downtown First Draft Taproom & Kitchen Twenty-four-hour restaurant featuring Los Angeles. $$$$ Mexican ÞUVWGUDIWGWODFRP62OLYH6W/RV$QJHOHV international comfort food. An eclectic mix of cuisine with both indoor and outdoor seating. Checkers Downtown First Draft Taproom & Kitchen combines 70 $$ American (new) ZZZKLOWRQFRPHQKRWHOVFDOLIRUQLDKLOWRQ pour-your-own beer, cider, and wine taps, amazing FKHFNHUVORVDQJHOHVOD[FKKIGLQLQJLQGH[ food selections, and an awesome patio and 71Above KWPO6*UDQG$YH/RV$QJHOHV atmosphere to make First Draft the best craft DERYHFRP:WK6WVW)O beer, food, and event spot in DTLA's South Park! /RV$QJHOHV Seasonal California cuisine with attentive but $$ American (new) At 950 feet above ground level, this is the highest never stuffy service. Complimentary transportation restaurant west of the Mississippi. Offering to the Music Center of Los Angeles County Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse - modern American cuisine by chef Javier Lopez, and Walt Disney Concert Hall with dinner. Los Angeles 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views along $$$ American IRJRGHFKDRFRP6)LJXHURD6W American (new) with spectacular views of DTLA. /RV$QJHOHV City Club Los Angeles Authentic Brazilian steakhouse that began more Back Porch LFLW\FOXEFRP6)ORZHUVW)O than 36 years ago in Brazil, featuring fire-roasted WKHODKRWHOFRPHDWGULQNVKWPO6)LJXHURD /RV$QJHOHV meats, carved table-side by gaucho chefs, 6W/RV$QJHOHV $$$$ American Gourmet Market table, side dishes, and award- California cafe cuisine in a casual lobby-level winning wine list. $$$ Steakhouse dining room. French doors lead to palm-lined Clifton’s Republic $ Californian terrace with alfresco seating. FOLIWRQVODFRP6%URDGZD\/RV$QJHOHV Food & Drink WKHODKRWHOFRPHDWGULQNVKWPO6)LJXHURD6W Bar9 $ /RV$QJHOHV WKHODKRWHOFRPHDWDQGGULQNEDU6 Relax, play a game of pool, or watch your favorite )LJXHURD6W/RV$QJHOHV Corner Bakery Cafe - Grand sporting event on one of our many screens. $$ Californian FRUQHUEDNHU\FDIHFRP6*UDQG$YH Features specialty grill items, light fare, and /RV$QJHOHV cocktails. $ American barcito EDUFLWRODFRP:WK6W/RV$QJHOHV Dama Free Play DTLA GDPDIDVKLRQGLVWULFWFRP(WK6W IUHHSOD\GWODFRP6)LJXHURD6WQG)O All-day cafe and late-night bar in DTLA’s South /RV$QJHOHV /RV$QJHOHV Park, just blocks from the STAPLES Center and $$$ Latin $$ American (new) Convention Center. $$ Gastropub Drago Centro Glance Restaurant Best Girl ACE Hotel Downtown GUDJRFHQWURFRP6)ORZHU6W6WH PDUULRWWFRPKRWHOVKRWHOLQIRUPDWLRQ Los Angeles /RV$QJHOHV UHVWDXUDQWOD[MZMZPDUULRWWORVDQJHOHVODOLYH Drago Centro is the inspired interpretation of EHVWJLUOGWODFRP6%URDGZD\/RV$QJHOHV :2O\PSLF%OYG/RV$QJHOHV contemporary Italian cuisine from acclaimed chef $$ American (new) Celestino Drago, serving artisanal cocktails, lunch, A taste of true Los Angeles cuisine celebrating and dinner. The restaurant features a separate the region’s abundance of fresh produce and the $$ Italian BKLA lounge and outdoor patio. varied heritage of the city. $$$ American EDUDQGNLWFKHQODFRP6)ORZHU6W /RV$QJHOHV Eat Drink Americano HDWGULQNDPHULFDQRFRP(UG6W6WH Grand Cafe Located inside the O Hotel in Downtown RPQLKRWHOVFRPKRWHOVORVDQJHOHVFDOLIRUQLD /RV$QJHOHV L.A., Bar | Kitchen is a seasonal American SOD]DGLQLQJJUDQGFDIH62OLYH6W restaurant rooted in the tradition of market fresh Eat Drink Americano (Restaurant | Bar | Event Space) is a New American gastropub, located in /RV$QJHOHV cuisine, small production wines by the glass, Casually elegant atmosphere features innovative Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. The décor is craft beers, and classically inspired cocktails. California cuisine for breakfast and lunch. Indoor $$ American (new) like the area: industrial! Casual and friendly. $$ American (new) and outdoor dining is available. Overlooks MOCA and walking distance from The Broad, Walt Disney Border Grill Concert Hall, and Music Center. $ Californian ERUGHUJULOOFRP6)LJXHURD6W Espressamente Illy PDUULRWWFRPKRWHOVKRWHOLQIRUPDWLRQUHVWDXUDQW /RV$QJHOHV Grill Room Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, OD[MZMZPDUULRWWORVDQJHOHVODOLYH :2O\PSLF%OYG/RV$QJHOHV ODDFFRP:WK6W/RV$QJHOHV Food Network's Too Hot Tamales, present the bold flavors of Mexico; fresh, handmade cocktails; $ Coffee & Tea Open to members and guests, the Grill Room is and bright, festive murals splashed throughout the the ideal setting for an intimate dinner or power spacious cantina and restaurant. $$ Mexican The Exchange breakfast, with a varied menu of American, Nouvelle and California cuisines topped with Bottega Louie IUHHKDQGKRWHOVFRPORVDQJHOHVWKHH[FKDQJH :WK6W/RV$QJHOHV attentive personal service. $$ American ERWWHJDORXLHFRP6*UDQG$YH /RV$QJHOHV $$ Middle Eastern Imperial Western Beer Company Bottega Louie is a 255-seat restaurant, gourmet LPSHULDOZHVWHUQFRP1$ODPHGD6W market, patisserie, and cafe located at 700 S. The Factory Kitchen /RV$QJHOHV Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Full bar service is WKHIDFWRU\NLWFKHQFRP)DFWRU\3O Imperial Western Beer Co. marks a new era of available. Bottega Louie also offers breakfast, /RV$QJHOHV imbibing and dining at Union Station. Enjoy a wide lunch, and savory catering options. $$ Italian The Factory Kitchen serves traditional Italian selection of craft beer brewed in-house with an fare in Los Angeles’ Arts District. Chef Auriana extensive menu. The space features custom game Breva prepares dishes using fresh, seasonal, and locally tables, pool tables, and shuffleboard. $$ American EUHYDGWODFRP6)LJXHURD6W6WH sourced ingredients. $$ Italian /RV$QJHOHV Justice Urban Tavern $$ Mediterranean ORVDQJHOHVGRZQWRZQGRXEOHWUHHFRP 6/RV$QJHOHV6W/RV$QJHOHV

108 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Dining

Karl Strauss Brewing Company Nest at WP24 Redbird NDUOVWUDXVVFRP:LOVKLUH%OYG6WH ULW]FDUOWRQFRPHQKRWHOVFDOLIRUQLDORVDQJHOHV redbird.la, 114 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles 90071, Los Angeles 90017, 213.228.2739 GLQLQJQHVWDWZS:2O\PSLF%OYG 213.788.1191 Karl Strauss DTLA is a working brewery with 24 Los Angeles 90015, 213.743.8824 Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser’s flagship taps and full menu for lunch, dinner, and happy Nest at WP24 is the perfect complement to the features modern American cuisine that is refined hour. Spacious dining room, bar, and cocktail highly executed fine dining of the adjacent yet approachable, highlighting multicultures of area. Private and semi-private space available. WP24 by Wolfgang Puck. Inventive mixology L.A., carved into a historic architectural gem—the [email protected], 858.581-7324. and an exciting wine list will accompany the former rectory of Vibiana. $$$ American (new) menu of appetizers, large plates, and desserts. Katsuya at L.A. LIVE $$$ Asian Fusion Rendezvous Court NDWVX\DUHVWDXUDQWFRPODOLYH:2O\PSLF thebiltmore.com, 506 S. Grand Ave., %OYG/RV$QJHOHV Nick + Stef's Steakhouse Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.1562 Katsuya L.A. LIVE brings Chef Uechi’s delicious SDWLQDJURXSFRPQLFNDQGVWHIVVWHDNKRXVHOD Once the hotel’s lobby, this magnificent space sushi, sashimi, and an award-winning mixology 6+RSH6W/RV$QJHOHV hosts the Biltmore’s famous Traditional and new program within a stone’s throw of Microsoft 213.680.0330 Royal Afternoon Tea as well as specialty coffees, Theater and STAPLES Center. $$$ Sushi A reimagined steakhouse in Downtown teas, refreshments, and grab-and-go sandwiches Los Angeles. $$$ Steakhouse and salads. $ American Kendall’s Brasserie SDWLQDJURXSFRPNHQGDOOVEUDVVHULHDERXW Noe Restaurant & Bar Rock’n Fish at L.A. LIVE 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012, QRHUHVWDXUDQWFRP62OLYH6W URFNQÞVKODOLYHFRP:2O\PSLF%OYG 213.972.7322 Los Angeles 90071, 213.356.4100 Ste. A160, Los Angeles 90015, 213.748.4020 A modern, artistic, and vibrant take on the Offers a refined seasonal California menu. A lively restaurant featuring fresh seafood seven traditional French brasserie. Chef Jean-Pierre The outdoor patio showcases the stunning days a week, signature handcrafted cocktails, Bosc has playfully enhanced his take on Downtown skyline and features a full menu of happy hour Monday-Thursday, and late-night contemporary, regional French cuisine, inspired by signature cocktails and an expansive wine list. menu. $$ Seafood his hometown in Lyon, France. $$$ French $$ American (new) Rosa Mexicano at L.A. LIVE LA Prime Otium URVDPH[LFDQRFRP:2O\PSLF%OYG VWDUZRRGKRWHOVFRPZHVWLQSURSHUW\GLQLQJ RWLXPODFRP6+RSH6W/RV$QJHOHV Los Angeles 90015, 213.746.0001

DWWUDFWLRQBGHWDLOKWPO"SURSHUW\LG 90012, 213.935.8500 Serving authentic, regionally inspired Mexican

DWWUDFWLRQ,G 6)LJXHURD6W $$$ American (new) cuisine since 1984. Don’t miss our guacamole Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.1000 or collection of over 75 fine tequilas. Open for $$$$ Steakhouse Palm Restaurant - Downtown LA brunch, lunch, dinner, and private dining. Happy Lakeview Bistro WKHSDOPFRP6)ORZHU6W/RV$QJHOHV hour daily, 4-7 p.m., at the bar. $$ Mexican 90015, 213.763.4600 ZHVWLQFRPERQDYHQWXUH6)LJXHURD6W Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.1000 Serves huge cuts of prime beef, jumbo lobsters, Rossoblu rossoblula.com, 1124 San Julian St., Casual dining for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast fresh seafood, and Italian specialties since 1926. $$$ American Los Angeles 90015, 213.749.1099 buffet and omelet station open starting at 6:00 $$$ Italian a.m. daily. Located on the lobby level in the hotel atrium area. $$ American Patina Restaurant SDWLQDUHVWDXUDQWFRP6*UDQG$YH Rosso’s Pizzeria Le Grand Los Angeles 90071, 213.972.3331 URVVRRURVSL]]HULDXVFHGX6)LJXHURD6W legrand-restaurant.com, 707 S. Grand Ave., Patina is the flagship of Joachim Splichal’s Los Angeles 90089, 213.743.2077 Los Angeles 90017, 323.303.2535 restaurant group. The restaurant is renowned If you're hungry for a slice or a fully loaded pie, $$ American for its elegant and minimal décor and exquisite Rosso’s offers New York-style thin-crust pizza or French Californian cuisine. Exclusive, private piping-hot lasagna. Come watch the game on five Main Dining Room chef's table for 11 guests. $$$$ French flat-screen TVs or enjoy our 20-foot shuffleboard. ODDFFRP:WK6W/RV$QJHOHV $ Italian 213.625.2211 Perch $$ American SHUFKODFRP6+LOO6W/RV$QJHOHV San Antonio Winery & Restaurant 213.802.1770 VDQDQWRQLRZLQHU\FRP/DPDU6W McKay’s Perch is an elevated resting place. A French- Los Angeles 90031, 323.223.1401 PFND\VXVFHGX6)LJXHURD6W inspired rooftop bistro that offers unobstructed One of L.A.'s largest operating wineries and Los Angeles 90007, 213.748.4141 views of DTLA. Perch offers two outdoor restaurants with tours, wine tasting, and food Offering contemporary and continental cuisine fireplaces, various fire pits, lounge, and table events. Banquet and meeting rooms available. masterfully prepared and served by our highly seating both indoors and out. $$$ French Italian/California cuisines. $$ Italian trained professional staff. $$ Californian Plum Tree Inn Smeraldi’s Restaurant Mikkeller DTLA SOXPWUHHLQQFRP1%URDGZD\/RV$QJHOHV millenniumhotels.com/en/los-angeles/ PLNNHOOHUEDUFRP:2O\PSLF%OYG 90012, 213.613.1819 millennium-biltmore-hotel-los-angeles/ Los Angeles 90015, 213.596.9005 Serving Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. smeraldis-restaurant, 506 S. Grand Ave., $$ American Complete catering available for in-house or Los Angeles 90071, 213.612.1562 delivery. $ Chinese Delicious Continental cuisine featuring breakfast Morton’s The Steakhouse - and lunch highlighted by chef-attended stations, Downtown Preux & Proper weekday famous seafood lunch buffets, and PRUWRQVFRPORVDQJHOHV6)LJXHURD6W SUHX[DQGSURSHUFRP66SULQJ6W space for group celebrations. Open daily for Ste. 207, Los Angeles 90017, 213.553.4566 Los Angeles 90014, 213.896.0090 breakfast and lunch. $$ Italian Renowned for its signature menu and legendary Honoring the illustrious heritage of the hospitality, Morton’s sets the standard for fine South through way of hospitality, seasonality, Stafford + Mathis Kitchen steakhouse dining. The Best Steak…anywhere! sustainability, boozy cocktails, and True Grit VDQGPNLWFKHQFRP6)LJXHURD6W Dinner nightly, lunch on weekdays; private dining American cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner daily! Los Angeles 90015, 213.743.7600 available. $$$$ Steakhouse $$ American (new) Stafford + Mathis Kitchen Restaurant serves modern American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and Mrs. Fish Public School 213 - Downtown LA dinner. $$ American (new) PUVÞVKFRP6+LOO6W%DVHPHQW SVRQWDSFRPORFDWLRQVSV6)ORZHU Los Angeles 90071, 213.873.4449 St., Los Angeles 90017, 213.622.4500 Mrs. Fish combines food, art from the hottest An education in the art of food and beer in the galleries in Tokyo, and drink to create an heart of Downtown L.A. $$ American $ Less than $20 $$$ $35 to $50 unparalleled dining and drinking experience in an $$ $20 to $35 $$$$ $50 or more immersive environment that is at once Zen-like and provocative. $$ Japanese

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 109 Dining

» DINING, CONTINUED Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant California’s Preston’s takamisushi.com, 811 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Fl., sheraton.com/universal, 333 Universal loewshotels.com/en/hollywood-hotel/dining/ Los Angeles 90017, 213.236.9600 Hollywood Dr., Universal City 91608, restaurants, 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood Located on the 21st floor, Takami Sushi & Robata 818.980.1212 90028, 323.491.1000 boasts panoramic views of Downtown L.A. Serving When you're looking for incredible cuisine, head Located on the mezzanine level of Loews classic sushi, Japanese robata, and specialty dishes to The California’s. Refreshing breakfasts, hearty Hollywood Hotel, Preston’s serves California- with a twist, this gorgeous penthouse location is a lunches, and delectable dinners are guaranteed to inspired contemporary American cuisine one of a kind experience. $$ Japanese satisfy even the most discriminating palate. for breakfast and lunch and offers views of $$ Californian surrounding Hollywood. $$ American (new) Tamon tamon-ten.com, 328 E. 1st St., Los Angeles chi SPACCA Public Kitchen and Bar 90012, 213.617.2000 chispacca.com, 6610 Melrose Ave., thehollywoodroosevelt.com/dining/public- Los Angeles 90038, 323.297.1133 kitchen-and-bar, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Tom’s Urban chi SPACCA—Italian for “he who cleaves”— has Hollywood 90028, 323.769.8888 tomsurban.com/la, 1011 S. Figueroa St., B-101, come to represent the quintessential new Italian Power lunch spot features luxurious upholstered Los Angeles 90015, 213.746.8667 dining experience. Open daily for dinner, chi chairs, hand-painted ceilings, and California deco Tom’s Urban makes the familiar new and exciting. SPACCA is an “ode to meat, beautiful meat.” décor. $$$ American Our drinks range from classic beers to crazy $$$$ Italian cocktails. Our food list means that anyone can Station find a dish to love. TV screens, tuned to sports, Delphine Eatery & Bar stationhollywood.com, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., music videos, and TomTV, are plentiful. delphinehollywood.com, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Hollywood 90028, 323.798.1360 $$ International Los Angeles 90028, 323.798.1355 Meet friends for early evening cocktails and al A warm and inviting space reminiscent of fresco dining with food from the award-winning Veranda Provençal cafés, Delphine serves classic and chef at our very own French Brasserie, Delphine verandadtla.com 939 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 500, modern interpretations of French cuisine. Open or stay for a full night with our in-house DJs. Los Angeles 90015, 213.660.3032 seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and $$ Gastropub $$ Mediterranean dinner including weekend brunch. $$$ French Tony Roma’s Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Garden Grille tonyromas.com, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., at L.A. LIVE 2005 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90068 #122, Universal City 91608, 818.763.7662 ZROIJDQJSXFNFRP:2O\PSLF%OYG Located at Universal CityWalk®, Tony Roma’s Los Angeles 90015, 213.748.9700 H2 Kitchen & Bar is famous for ribs and signature sauces, Wolfgang Puck and designer Tony Chi bring loewshotels.com/hollywood-hotel/dining/lounge, mouthwatering steaks, BBQ chicken, and guests a modernized "bar and grill." Menu items 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood 90028, delicious seafood that makes a menu sure to include Spicy Soppresata Pizza with Green 323.856.1200 please everyone. $ American Chilies and Red Onions and Kobe Flat Iron Steak As the social yet relaxing heart of the hotel, the with Wild Mushrooms and Shishito Peppers. lobby lounge, H2 Kitchen & Bar features a wide $$$ American variety of signature craft cocktails, as well as a Neighboring Regions menu of innovative small bites and classic comfort 323 Bistro WP24 by Wolfgang Puck dishes. American ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/commerce/ ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/los-angeles/ laxca/hoteldetail, 6121 E. Telegraph Rd., GLQLQJZSE\ZROIJDQJSXFN:2O\PSLF Hard Rock Cafe - Universal Los Angeles 90040, 323.728.3600 Blvd., Los Angeles 90015, 213.743.8824 hardrock.com/cafes/hollywood-at-universal- Californian WP24 by Wolfgang Puck offers a fine-dining citywalk, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Ste. 99, experience with modern interpretation of Universal City 91608, 818.853.0600 Cima at Pacific Palms Resort traditional Chinese cuisine located on the 24th Authentic American fare with a rock 'n' roll SDFLÞFSDOPVUHVRUWFRP2QH,QGXVWU\+LOOV floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles with garnish. $ American 3NZ\&LW\RI,QGXVWU\ stunning panoramic views of Downtown LA. Eclectic menu featuring Pacific fusion cuisine. $$$$ Chinese Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Lively atmosphere with impeccable service, Hollywood Blvd. majestic views, and an expansive deck for outdoor Ziran @ The LA Grand Hotel hardrock.com/cafes/hollywood-on-hollywood- dining. $$$ Seafood Downtown blvd, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., #105, Hollywood thelahotel.com/eatdrink.shtml, 333 S. Figueroa 90028, 323.606.7150 Quiet Cannon St., Los Angeles 90071, 213.617.1133 Authentic American fare with a rock 'n' roll montebello.gardeninn.com, 901 N. Via San $$ American (new) garnish. $$ American Clemente, Montebello 90640, 323.724.4500 Serving regional and American cuisine in a casual The Hideaway setting overlooking the Montebello Country Club Hollywood 2005 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90068 golf course. $$ American 25 Degrees Hideout 25degreesrestaurant.com, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., hollywoodheightshotel.com/eat_and_drink/ Pasadena Hollywood 90028, 323.785.7244 bar.php, 2005 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood 25 Degrees is located in the Hollywood Roosevelt 90068, 323.876.8600 Restaurant Soleil sheraton.com/Pasadena, 303 E. Cordova St., Hotel and serves up a new twist on the local $$ American burger joint. Proprietors Tim and Liza Goodell’s Pasadena 91101, 626.449.4000 concept reflects Old Hollywood glamour with a Osteria Mozza Experience the indoor/outdoor atmosphere touch of modernity. $$ Burgers osteriamozza.com, 6602 Melrose Ave., of Restaurant Soleil, serving the finest in Los Angeles 90038, 323.297.0100 Mediterranean cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, Cafe Sierra at Hilton Los Angeles/ $$$$ Italian and dinner, featuring homemade pastas, fresh Universal City seafood, and steaks. $ Mediterranean cafesierrahilton.com, 555 Universal Hollywood Pizzeria Mozza Dr., Universal City 91608, 818.509.2030 pizzeriamozza.com, 641 N. Highland Ave., The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse Savor an eclectic blend of culinary delights Los Angeles 90036, 323.297.0100 UR\FHODFRP62DN.QROO$YH3DVDGHQD 91106, 626.585.6410 including California, Continental, and Chinese Pizzeria Mozza is an upscale pizza restaurant Featuring the finest selection of USDA Prime cuisines! Enjoy the "Voted the Best in L.A." from Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali, and Joseph cuts, Australian Wagyu, and authentic Japanese ultimate seafood and prime rib dinner Bastianich. $$$ Italian buffets served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Kobe beef, prepared over a wood-fired grill with $$ American (new) White Oak and seasonal wood to sear in the maximum flavor and juiciness of each cut. $$$$ Steakhouse

110 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Dining

Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/pasadena/ dining/the-terrace, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena 91106, 626.585.6218 Offering a California bistro-style menu with fresh seasonal, sustainable ingredients, and featuring an outdoor patio for al fresco dining with views of the Picture Bridge and pool. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$$ Californian

Trevo’s Restaurant pasadena.hilton.com, 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 91101, 626.577.1000 Among more than 300 restaurants within a two-mile radius, Trevo’s Restaurant offers fine cuisine, from salads and pastas to seafood and Longitude Bar + Restaurant The Front Yard steaks. $$ Californian starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/dining/ thefrontyardla.com, 4222 Vineland Ave., index.html?propertyid=1135, 530 Pico Blvd., North Hollywood 91602, 818.255.7290 Santa Monica 90405, 310.399.9344 The Front Yard showcases L.A.’s diverse food Santa Monica Discover Longitude and treat yourself to the culture in a setting as casual and comfortable as 1 signature cocktails this destination bar in Santa an evening at an old friend's house. Come hang Pico @ Shutters on the Beach out on our spacious outdoor patio and sip your shuttersonthebeach.com/dining/one-pico, 1 Pico Monica has to offer. Longitude is located near the favorite cocktail by the fireplace. $$ Californian Blvd., Santa Monica 90405, 310.587.1717 Le Méridien Hub, offering different atmospheres during the day defined by music, lighting, and Offering modern American cuisine with a scenic Landings Restaurant view of the Pacific Ocean and a romantic service. $$ American (new) airtelplaza.com, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys atmosphere. $$$ Californian Ocean & Vine at Loews Santa Monica 91406, 818.997.7676 Beach Hotel Award-winning restaurant serving specialty items 4th Street Grille from around the world. Overlooking the airport, doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/ loewshotels.com/santa-monica/dining/restaurant, pool and lush gardens, it's the ideal choice for doubletree-suites-by-hilton-hotel-santa-monica- 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. $$ Californian smopcdt/dining/index.html, 1707 Fourth St., 310.576.3180 $$$ Californian Santa Monica 90401, 310.395.3332 Patio Cafe Full-service restaurant offering a breakfast buffet, slhotel.com, 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City including made-to-order omelets. A midday Windows at the Pier 91604, 818.769.4700 luncheon buffet is served on weekdays. Evening wyndhamsantamonicapier.com, 120 Colorado Recently renovated cafe. $ American dining includes a wide variety of Continental/ Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.451.0676 California cuisine. $$ American Whether you eat in at Windows Restaurant & Lounge or head out for a night on the town, Trofi you're bound to find the perfect bite. Windows glendale.hilton.com, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Cast Glendale 91202, 818.956.5466 viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/santamonica/ Restaurants serving breakfast and dinner daily. $ American dining_and_nightlife/cast, 1819 Ocean Ave., Room service provided daily. American Santa Monica 90401, 310.260.7511 $$$ American (new) The Valley West Hollywood Cezanne Restaurant Barrel and Ashes Barton G. The Restaurant bartong.com, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/ barrelandashes.com, 11801 Ventura Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 310.388.1888 laxlm-jw-marriott-santa-monica-le-merigot, Studio City 91604, 818.623.8883 By combining fine dining with fun dining, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401, Celebrating the best of every major region in Barton G. The Restaurant makes each meal an 310.395.9700 America, enjoy traditional, chef-driven BBQ at experience, fulfilling the senses with enticing Offers casual elegance, serving provincial French Barrel & Ashes. The menu focuses on family-style fragrances, extraordinary food, and over-the-top cuisine. Private dining room for 12 guests and dishes, daily specials, and one of the finest presentations. $$$ American (new) 24-hour in-room dining are also available. selections of whiskey in L.A. $$ Barbecue $$ Californian Brasserie - Woodland Hills Bistro at Chamberlain chamberlainwesthollywood.com, Coast Beach Cafe www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton- 1000 Westmount Dr., West Hollywood shuttersonthebeach.com/dining/coast, 1 Pico woodland-hills-los-angeles-burwchf/dining/ 90069, 310.657.7400 Blvd., Santa Monica 90405, 310.587.1707 index.html, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills American bar bistro delivers a seasonal, signature $$$ Californian 91367, 818.595.1000 twist to traditional bistro fare, and offers wines by Full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, the glass, an international beer selection, and a FIG Restaurant Santa Monica and dinner. $ Californian ÞJVDQWDPRQLFDFRP:LOVKLUH%OYG clever martini menu. $$$ American Santa Monica 90401, 310.319.3111 Breeze, An American Grill $$$ Californian warnercentermarriott.com, 21850 Oxnard St., BOA Steakhouse - Sunset boasteak.com, 9200 Sunset Blvd., Woodland Hills 91367, 818.887.4800 West Hollywood 90069, 310.278.2050 The Lobster California cuisine at its finest. Breakfast, lunch, Celebrity hot spot BOA Steakhouse is a thelobster.com, 1602 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica dinner, or brunch—enjoy any meal served in a contemporary American steakhouse. A place 90401-3212, 310.458.9294 beautiful atrium setting. $$ Californian Serving award-winning classic American seafood for the new "Rat Pack" to hang your hats. Great with a 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean. Clipper Cafe steaks and seafood, something for everyone with an award-winning wine list. $$$$ Steakhouse Within walking distance of 10 hotels, Pacific Park, airtelplaza.com/drink-and-dine/clipper-cafe, 7277 and Third Street Promenade. Fine dining in a Valjean Ave., Van Nuys 91406, 818.997.7676 casual, friendly atmosphere. $$$ Seafood Boxwood at The London Clipper Club Lounge West Hollywood thelondonwesthollywood.com/dining/ airtelplaza.com/drink-and-dine/clipper-club, 7277 boxwood-restaurant,1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., Valjean Ave., Van Nuys 91406, 818.997.7676 West Hollywood 90069, 310.358.7788 All culinary at The London West Hollywood— $ Less than $20 $$$ $35 to $50 including the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, $$ $20 to $35 $$$$ $50 or more room service, and catered affairs—is under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay.

NSPLASH WENNINGTON/U JAY $$$$ American (new)

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 111 Dining

» DINING, CONTINUED Fig & Olive Melrose Place Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Ray’s and Stark Bar ÞJDQGROLYHFRP0HOURVH3O delfriscos.com, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., patinagroup.com/restaurant.php?restaurants_ Los Angeles 90069, 310.360.9100 Ste. 1700, Los Angeles 90067, 323.784.0473 id=133, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles Fig & Olive is about passion for the best olive oils, 90036, 323.857.6180 flavors and cuisine from the Riviera and coastal Double Take Located at LACMA, Ray’s and Stark Bar is an regions of the South of France, Italy, and Spain. doubletakela.com, 10740 Wilshire Blvd., urban, culinary oasis. We serve a Mediterranean- Private event space available. $$ French Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.7765 inspired menu of seasonal fare, fresh herbs Urban sophistication accented by organic materials from our own garden, favorites from the wood- Ivory on Sunset sets the expectation, be it in the ambience, on the burning oven, and seasonal craft cocktails. ivoryla.com, 8440 W. Sunset Blvd., plate, or in a glass. $$ American (new) $$$ Californian West Hollywood 90069, 323.848.6000 $$$ American (new) Esterel RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen esterelrestaurant.com/esterel-restaurant/ rocksugarkitchen.com, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Locanda Veneta le-jardin-at-esterel, 8555 Beverly Blvd., Ste. 654, Los Angeles 90067, 310.552.9988 locandaveneta.net, 8638 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048, 310.358.3979 RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen is a Los Angeles 90069, 310.274.1893 $$$ Californian one-of-a-kind restaurant located in Century City. Italian restaurant specializing in Venetian cuisine RockSugar showcases the cuisines of Thailand, with fresh pastas, raviolis, fresh fish, fresh organic FARMHOUSE Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and India. produce, prime meats only, and we serve a lot of farmhousela.com, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Beverly $$$ Asian Fusion game meats, too. Locanda Veneta is a great place Center, Los Angeles 90048, 310.818.4925 to have your own events. $$$ Italian STK Le Petit Cafe and Bar togrp.com/restaurant/stk-los-angeles, 930 Hilgard Rooftop West at The London Hotel beverlyhillsplazahotel.com, 10300 Wilshire Blvd., Ave., Los Angeles 90024, 310.659.3535 thelondonwesthollywood.com/gordonramsay/ Los Angeles 90024, 310.275.5575 STK blends the modern steakhouse and chic rooftopbygordonramsay-en.html, 1020 N. Le Petit Cafe and Bar offers a continental menu lounge. Signature curvilinear seats in a palette San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$ American of black gloss and cream surround the lounge 310.358.7788 housing the DJ who creates a vibe throughout. Rooftop West at The London Hotel is a Mari Los Angeles $$$ Steakhouse sophisticated, modern lounge and restaurant intercontinentallosangeles.com/dining.aspx, situated on the hotel’s 10th-floor rooftop, featuring 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 90067, Trés by José Andrés slsbeverlyhills.com/tres, 465 S. La Cienega unparalleled views of Beverly Hills and downtown 310.284.6536 Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 310.247.0400 Los Angeles and cuisine by chef Anthony Keene. Award-winning Californian cuisine with a global $$ American Trés by José Andrés, a three-meal restaurant influence in an intimate and elegant atmosphere. $$$ International ensconced in the guest lobby, is a sophisticated Toca Madera and secluded sanctuary peppered with cozy tocamadera.com, 8450 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles nooks, books, and fireplaces, blending the soul 90048, 323.852.9400 Marin Steak and Spirits fourpoints.com, 5990 Green Valley Cir., of home with the luxury of exceptional dining and $$$ American (new) Culver City 90230, 310.641.7740 service. Westside American-style cuisine served in a casual setting. West Restaurant & Lounge $$ American The Bazaar® by José Andrés westrestaurantla.com, 170 N. Church Ln., sbe.com/restaurants/locations/thebazaar- 17th Fl., Los Angeles 90049, 310.481.7878 Morton’s The Steakhouse $$ American (new) beverlyhills, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., mortons.com, 435 S. La Cienega, Los Angeles Los Angeles 90048, 310.246.5555 90048, 310.246.1501 Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air The Bazaar by José Andrés is a modern-day Morton’s The Steakhouse, Beverly Hills is located wolfgangpuck.com/dining/wolfgang-puck- indoor "piazza" where guests and locals alike can near the famed Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive, at-hotel-bel-air, 701 Stone Canyon Rd., enjoy pioneering culinary creations and intricately adjacent to the SLS Hotel. Morton's prides Los Angeles 90077, 310.909.1644 concocted libations throughout several spaces: itself on quality and consistency and features Modern California cuisine with European Bar Centro, Blanco, Rojo, and the Pâtisserie. USDA prime-aged steak and fresh seafood. and Mediterranean influences is served in a $$$$ Spanish $$$$ Steakhouse spectacular garden setting. Dine in the elegant The Bistro dining room, on the alfresco terrace, or in the On Sunset @ Luxe Hotel Sunset bar and lounge. $$$$ Californian marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxce-courtyard- luxehotels.com, 11461 Sunset Blvd., los-angeles-century-city-beverly-hills, 10320 Los Angeles 90049, 310.691.7584 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90064, $$$ French 310.556.2777 The Courtyard Cafe is open for breakfast, and an The Original Farmers Market Snacks all-you-can-eat buffet for $12.99 per person. farmersmarketla.com, 6333 W. Third St., $ American Los Angeles 90036, 323.933.9211 Cabana Restaurant The Original Farmers Market has been L.A.’s favorite destination since 1934. With more than Downtown/L.A. Metro fourseasons.com/content/fourseasons/en/ 100 gourmet grocers, specialty shops, and properties/losangeles/dining/restaurants/ Cafe Take 5 restaurants serving international cuisine, it is a cabana_restaurant, 300 S. Doheny Dr., miyakoinn.com/en, 328 E. 1st St., beloved gathering spot for locals and tourists. Los Angeles 90048, 310.273.2222 Los Angeles 90012, 213.617.2000 $$ Californian Cabana Restaurant offers casual outdoor dining in $$ Californian a lush tropical environment. Osteria Cal Mare Hollywood calmarerestaurant.com, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Cleo Third Street In the Mix sbe.com/restaurants/locations/cleo-third-street, Ste. 115, Los Angeles 90048, 424.332.4595 Cal Mare is an homage to the coast of Italy and sheraton.com/universal, 333 Universal Hollywood 8384 W. 3rd St., at The Orlando Hotel, Dr., Universal City 91608, 818.980.1212 Los Angeles 90048, 323.579.1600 Southern California from chef/partner Adam $$ Mediterranean Sobel in collaboration with Michael Mina and MINA Group. $$ Italian

Culina, Modern Italian FOR MORE INFORMATION ON culinarestaurant.com, 300 S. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles 90048, 310.860.4000 WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO Culina is an L.A. restaurant which offers DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT something greater for the savvy gourmand. $ Less than $20 $$$ $35 to $50 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM. Featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients, Culina’s $$ $20 to $35 $$$$ $50 or more menu features vibrant dishes and authentic Italian tastes, sure to appease all palates. $$ Italian

112 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Nightlife

Lounges

Beach Cities/LAX Rendezvous Lounge sheratonlosangeles.com, 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, 310.642.1111 Upscale bar and lounge located off the main lobby overlooking the pool. Featuring a wide selection of appetizers and signature drinks.

T.H. Brewster’s fourpointslax.com, 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, 310.645.4600 Features the best of the West Coast microbreweries and hard-to-find ales from around the world. Multiple TV screens for sports including a big-screen TV.

Conga Room at L.A. LIVE congaroom.com, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Downtown/L.A. Metro Bars Ste. A160, Los Angeles 90015, 213.745.0162 The Biergarten at The Standard This Latin nightclub, restaurant, and live Downtown LA entertainment venue is recognized as the standardhotels.comlos-angeles/restaurants- preeminent destination for music, dancing, dining, bars, 550 S. Flower St., Los Angeles 90071, Beach Cities/LAX and atmosphere for almost 1,000 guests per night. 213.892.8080 Landings & Bistro Scenic rooftop bar/lounge. Live DJ nightly on Exchange LA the roof and in our lobby lounge. Infinity edge losangelesairport.hilton.com, 5711 W. Century exchangela.com, 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles swimming pool and waterbed cabanas. Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, 310.410.4000 90014, 213.627.8070 Fast, self-service restaurant distinguished by Formerly the Los Angeles Stock Exchange, The BonaVista Revolving international coffees, teas, pastries, and pizzas. Exchange LA pays homage to its rich and Cocktail Lounge Cocktail lounge features comfortable seating and opulent Art Deco past. It is ideal for award shows, thebonaventure.com/bona-vista-lounge, 404 S. multiple televisions. premiere parties, corporate events, fashion shows, Figueroa St., 35th Fl. - Red Tower, Los Angeles film shoots, and charity galas. 90071, 213.612.4743

Downtown/L.A. Metro The Novo Duke’s Sports Bar The Rooftop thenovodtla.com, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., laac.com, 431 W. 7th St., Los Angeles 90014, standardhotels.com/la/features/rooftop, Ste. A335, Los Angeles 90015, 213.763.4669 213.625.2211 550 S. Flower St., Los Angeles 90071 The Novo by Microsoft is located in the center A sports bar in the true sense of the word of L.A. LIVE. Accommodating over 2,300 guests, with over 20 television sets, programmed for The Novo is the perfect venue for a concert while individual viewing, combined with a casual dining also providing excellent space for corporate atmosphere make Duke's the place for sports events and private parties. Comedy Clubs enthusiasts. The Edison edisondowntown.com, 108 W. 2nd St., Los Angeles 90012, 213.613.0000 Live Music The Edison is a full-service production and food Hollywood and beverage facility. Available for both private Hollywood Improv and semi-private events, as well as personal, hollywood.improv.com, 8162 Melrose Ave., business, and industry events. We do it all for you Hollywood 90046, 323.917.4712 with style and complete professionalism. The Hollywood Improv has been a part of stand-up Downtown/L.A. Metro comedy in Los Angeles for over 44 years. With Conga Room at L.A. LIVE Elevate Lounge two theaters and a restaurant/bar, the Improv congaroom.com, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., elevatelounge.com, 811 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Fl., offers an unforgettable comedy experience. Ste. A160, Los Angeles 90015, 213.745.0162 Los Angeles 90017, 213.236.9600 This Latin nightclub, restaurant and live Boasting a 360-degree patio view of the city, entertainment venue is recognized as the Elevate Lounge is a full-service nightclub and preeminent destination for music, dancing, dining, lounge with exquisite indoor/outdoor space. and atmosphere for almost 1,000 guests per night. Guests can enjoy music, dancing, a live DJ, and Dancing bottle service. The Edison edisondowntown.com, 108 W. 2nd St., Exchange LA Los Angeles 90012, 213.613.0000 exchangela.com, 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles The Edison is a full-service production and food 90014, 213.627.8070 Downtown/L.A. Metro and beverage facility. Available for both private Formerly the Los Angeles Stock Exchange, Belasco Theater and semi-private events, as well as personal, Exchange LA pays homage to its rich and thebelasco.com, 1050 S. Hill St., Los Angeles business, and industry events. We do it all for you opulent Art Deco past. It is ideal for award shows, 90015, 213.746.5670 with style and complete professionalism. premiere parties, corporate events, fashion shows, UTTERSTOCK UTTERSTOCK Located in Downtown Los Angeles, The Belasco film shoots, and charity galas. Theater is a historical world-class multipurpose event and entertainment venue. With 40,000 square feet of four indoor/outdoor event spaces ranging from 30 to 1,500 capacity; all-inclusive. DISOBEYART/SH

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 113 Nightlife

» LOUNGES, CONTINUED Gallery Bar & Cognac Room thebiltmore.com, 506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90071, 213.612.1011 At this legendary mix and mingle bar where Mad Men and The Italian Job filmed iconic scenes, guests enjoy Prohibition-era concoctions, classic martinis, and fine wines amid the grandeur of a cherished L.A. landmark.

gLAnce Lobby Bar marriott.comhotels/hotel-information/restaurant/ laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., 1st Fl., Los Angeles 90015, 213.765.8600 gLAnce Lobby Bar is the place to see and be seen in Downtown Los Angeles. Located on the lobby level of the JW Marriott Los Angeles hotel, features light fare and refreshments, perfect to enjoy before a game or concert.

ION Rooftop Patio marriott.comhotels/hotel-information/restaurant/ laxjw-jw-marriott-los-angeles-la-live, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., 4th Fl., Los Angeles 90015, 213.765.8600 Located on the fourth floor of JW Marriott Los Angeles, ION Rooftop Patio is an open-air The Mixing Room The Valley setting surrounded by amazing views of L.A. LIVE. lalivemarriott.com/la-live-restaurants/the-mixing- BLVD Bar & Lounge Perfect for celebrating a special occasion or room-25.html, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., 1st Fl., blvdhotels.com/hollywood/cafe-bar-lounge, simply enjoying the California sunshine. Los Angeles 90015, 213.765.8600 10730 Ventura Blvd., Studio City 91604 The Mixing Room, located at JW Marriott Lobby Bar Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, maintains a spirit rooted thelinehotel.com/los-angeles/venues, in warmth, hospitality, and a sense of fun. Enjoy West Hollywood 3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010, handcrafted cocktails and small plates at both our 213.381.7411 indoor and outdoor seating. Skybar A classic hotel bar as found in Korea for morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian- international travelers—only this one is in NIXO Patio Lounge los-angeles/eat-drink/skybar, 8440 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 323.848.6025 Koreatown and travel may just be a state of mind. luxecitycenter.com/food-drink/nixo, 1020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90015, 213.743.7686 Lobby Court Bar niXo Bar and outdoor patio features small bites Windows Lounge fourseasons.com, 300 S. Doheny Dr., westin.com/bonaventure, 404 S. Figueroa St., and craft cocktails. Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.1000 Los Angeles 90048, 310.273.2222 Enjoy a cup of Starbucks coffee and to-go Rendezvous Lounge Cocktails and casual dining with patio seating; piano music nightly. breakfast items from 5:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. losangelesdowntown.doubletree.com, 120 S. Los Appetizers and food items available from 2 p.m. Angeles St., Los Angeles 90012, 213.629.1200 until 11 p.m. Cocktail service available throughout An ideal place for an informal meeting or a Westside the day until midnight Sunday–Thursday. leisurely cocktail. The Bazaar® by José Andrés Los Angeles Club Crawl The Reserve sbe.com/restaurants/locations/thebazaar- losangelesclubcrawl.com, 453 S. Spring St., thelareserve.com, 650 S. Spring St., beverlyhills, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90013, 323.667.6282 Los Angeles 90014, 323.296.9265 Los Angeles 90048, 310.246.5555 Join our hosts and 50 to 100-plus partygoers Built in 1924, The Reserve now occupies the vault The Bazaar by José Andrés is a modern-day every weekend for the ultimate night out in of the original Bank of America headquarters, indoor “piazza” where guests and locals alike can Downtown L.A. Visit four of the best bars and bringing a sophisticated taste of American history enjoy pioneering culinary creations and intricately nightclubs in DTLA and meet a ton of new people unique to L.A., lost in time, and unrivaled by any concocted libations throughout several spaces: on our top-rated Los Angeles Club Crawl tour. other nightlife destination. Bar Centro, Blanco, Rojo, and the Pâtisserie. Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge at Luxe Lounge L.A. LIVE Hollywood luxehotels.com, 11461 Sunset Blvd., luckystrikesocial.com, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Station Hollywood Los Angeles 90049, 310.476.6571 The casual, comfortable and airy Luxe Lounge #250, Los Angeles 90015, 213.542.4880 stationhollywood.com, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., is the perfect place to mingle and enjoy wines, Lucky Strike offers lunch, dinner, late-night dining, Los Angeles 90028, 323.798.1360 drinks, and appetizers. and private and semi-private events. This location Meet friends for early evening cocktails and features 18 bowling lanes, billiard tables, and al fresco dining with food from the award winning private event space complete with its own lanes. chef at our very own French brasserie, Delphine, Riviera 31 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, or stay for a full night with our in-house DJs. Mayan Theatre 310.278.5444 clubmayan.com, 1038 S. Hill St., Los Angeles Relax in our chic lounge Riviera 31, offering an 90015, 213.746.4674 Santa Monica ambience of style for the best West Hollywood The Mayan is a beautiful landmark equipped with nightlife. Riviera 31 provides the perfect setting CAST Lounge for sipping delectable wine and specialty cocktails. high-tech sound, lighting, and video equipment. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santa-monica/ Join us Friday and Saturdays at L.A.’s most dining-nightlife/cast-lounge, 1819 Ocean Ave., SBE Restaurant & Nightlife Group stunning mega club. Popular events include Santa Monica 90401, 310.260.7511 Lucha VaVOOM concerts and dance nights. sbe.com, 8000 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 323.655.8000 Papillion Lobby Bar & Fireside Lounge loewshotels.com/en/santa-monica-beach-hotel/ dining/lounges, 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.458.6700 Casual atmosphere facing the ocean and pool. SANTYPAN/SHUTTERSTOCK

114 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Shopping

Department Discount Outlets Shopping Malls & Stores Marketplaces Neighboring Regions Citadel Outlets Beach Cities/LAX citadeloutlets.com, 100 Citadel Dr., Los Angeles Beach Cities/LAX Macy’s Manhattan Beach 90040, 323.888.1724 Westfield Culver City visitmacysusa.com/los-angeles, 3400 N. Pure L.A. sunshine and savings await at Citadel ZHVWÞHOGFRPFXOYHUFLW\6HSXOYHGD%OYG Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach 90266, Outlets, just 10 minutes from Downtown L.A. Culver City 90230, 310.390.5073 310.546.5525 Immerse into the cool, hip, and fashionable L.A. Los Angeles' most accessible and visible Experience the magic at America's best-loved shopping scene and explore 130-plus authentic shopping center, located directly adjacent to I-405. department store at Macy’s Manhattan Beach. world-class brands at unrivaled discounts. This trendy destination is a people-watcher’s Macy's is known for an exceptional selection paradise, showcasing the local art, culture, fashion, of luxury fashion for all and carries home goods, Desert Hills Premium Outlets and food scene of West L.A. designer cosmetics, and specialty gifts. premiumoutlets.com/deserthills, 48400 Seminole Dr., Ste. 601, Cabazon 92230 Westfield LAX 951.849.6641 ZHVWÞHOGDLUSRUWVFRPOD[:RUOG:D\ Beverly Hills Desert Hills Premium Outlets is California's Terminals 1, 2, 3, 6, and Tom Bradley International, Los Angeles 90045, 310.646.1770 Macy’s Beverly Center largest collection of luxury designer fashion and brand-name outlets. Located just 70 miles from Featuring an unparalleled collection of retail and visitmacysusa.com/los-angeles, 8500 Beverly L.A., you'll find over 180 outlet stores offering dining, the Tom Bradley International Terminal and Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 310.854.6655 everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent. Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 6 at LAX raise the bar on Macy's Beverly Center offers a first-class the airport experience in North America. selection of top American fashion brands Ontario Mills - Simon Shopping including a large selection of shoes, clothing, Destination and a variety of cosmetic and fragrance brands. ontariomills.com, 1 Mills Cir., Ontario 91764 In-center entrances from Levels 6 and 7. Downtown/L.A. Metro 909.484.8301 The Bloc Ontario Mills is California’s largest outlet and theblocla.com, 700 S. Flower St., Los Angeles value shopping destination, with more than 90017, 213.624.2891 Downtown/L.A. Metro 200 stores, dining options, and high-quality The Bloc is a vibrant, open-air retail destination in Macy’s entertainment venues. the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. With Alamo visitmacysusa.com/los-angeles, Macy’s Drafthouse Cinema, UNIQLO, Nordstrom Local, Downtown L.A. Visitor Center, Los Angeles Simon Shopping Destinations: JOEY Restaurants, and much more, visitors can 90017, 213.628.9311 Camarillo Premium Outlets explore and find true urban inspiration. Come see why Macy’s is America's store for premiumoutlets.com/camarillo, 740 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 93010, 805.445.8520 life! Stop by our Downtown Los Angeles Visitor FIGat7th Center to enjoy exclusive savings and concierge Enjoy everyday savings of up to 65 percent off at ÞJDWWKFRP6)LJXHURD6W/RV$QJHOHV services, and purchase tickets to popular 160 designer and name-brand outlets including 90017-7150, 213.955.7150 attractions in the Los Angeles area. adidas, kate spade new york, The North Face, FIGat7th is Downtown L.A.’s premier shopping, Vans, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, Brooks dining, and entertainment destination, home Brothers, lululemon, and many more. to fashion-forward shopping and a first-class Neighboring Regions collection of unique eateries that delight foodies

Macy’s Del Amo Fashion Center and fashionistas alike. visitmacysusa.com/los-angeles, 21600 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance 90503, LA Fashion District 310.370.8511 Duty Free Shops fashiondistrict.org, 110 E. 9th St., Ste. A-1175, Experience the magic at America's best-loved Los Angeles 90079, 213.488.1153 department store. Macy's is known for an Hub of the $24.3 billion apparel industry in exceptional selection of affordable luxury fashion Los Angeles. Ninety-block district with wholesale for all and carries an array of home goods, Beach Cities/LAX and retail stores with apparel and accessories for cosmetics, fragrances, and specialty gifts. DFS Group LP the entire family, plus flowers and textiles. dfs.com/en/airport-los-angeles, 380 World Way, Los Angeles 90045, 424.318.5643 ROW DTLA rowdtla.com, 777 S. Alameda St., Westside DFS Airport at LAX is the destination for travelers Los Angeles 90021, Bloomingdale’s seeking world-class brands and personalized ROW DTLA, the emerging cultural hub of a bloomingdales.com, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., services all in one place. Discover value and style new Los Angeles, where iconic buildings house Los Angeles 90067, 310.772.2100 when you shop before departure and upon arrival. a vibrant collective of global brands, modern retailers, dining concepts, innovative community Macy’s Century City events, and unrivaled creative office space. visitmacysusa.com/los-angeles, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90067, 310.556.1611 Gifts & Souvenirs Shop your way through Macy's at the Westfield Hollywood Century City mall. Macy's offers a wide selection Hollywood & Highland of top American fashion brands. In addition to hollywoodandhighland.com, 6801 Hollywood shoes and clothing, Macy's has a wide variety of Blvd., Ste. 170, Hollywood 90028, cosmetic and fragrance brands. Westside 323.817.0200 UCLA Store Hollywood & Highland features the Dolby uclastore.com, 308 Westwood Plaza, Theatre®, home of the Academy Awards®, Ackerman Union, Los Angeles 90024-1645, conveniently located on the Hollywood Walk of 310.825.6064 Fame. With world-class shopping, dining, and Get a taste of college life at the UCLA nightlife, it’s the ultimate Hollywood experience. Store. You’ll find the best selection of UCLA emblematic apparel and accessories anywhere, an independent bookstore, and all the other student necessities imaginable.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 115 Shopping

» SHOPPING MALLS & MARKETPLACES, CONTINUED

Universal CityWalk® Hollywood FLW\ZDONKROO\ZRRGFRP8QLYHUVDO&LW\ The Valley Westfield Century City 3OD]D%OGJ8QLYHUVDO&LW\ Americana at Brand ZHVWÞHOGFRPFHQWXU\FLW\6DQWD0RQLFD 818.622.7278 americanaatbrand.com, 889 Americana Way, %OYG/RV$QJHOHV Universal CityWalk® Hollywood is L.A.’s favorite Ste. 330, Glendale 91210, 818.637.8982 The newly reopened Westfield Century City is place to play! With live music, movies, and Experience the ultimate in shopping, dining, an open-air escape like no other with 200-plus great food, CityWalk® has over 30 places to eat, entertainment and luxury living at The Americana shops and restaurants, including a new Nordstrom, a state-of-the-art 19-screen movie theater with at Brand. From the carefully chosen boutiques remodeled Bloomingdale’s, modern Macy’s, IMAX, and more than 30 unique shops. to the beautiful ambience, every care has been luxurious Equinox, and West Coast’s first Eataly. taken to surround you with luxury.

Neighboring Regions Westfield Topanga & The Village Westfield Santa Anita ZHVWÞHOGFRPWRSDQJD7RSDQJD&DQ\RQ Specialty Shops %OYG&DQRJD3DUN ZHVWÞHOGFRPVDQWDDQLWD6%DOGZLQ$YH With more visitors than Disneyland, Westfield & Boutiques $UFDGLD Topanga & The Village is a must-see on any A food lover’s oasis in the north east of discerning shopper’s list. From luxury fashion to Los Angeles, Westfield Santa Anita offers the L.A.’s finest food, it’s a destination experience best in new dining experiences, flavored with unlike any other. hints of global fashion and lifestyle retail for those Hollywood that love to travel and explore. Amoeba Music Westside DPRHEDFRP:6XQVHW%OYG+ROO\ZRRG Pasadena Beverly Center Amoeba Music Hollywood, the world’s largest One Colorado Old Pasadena EHYHUO\FHQWHUFRP%HYHUO\%OYG6WH /RV$QJHOHV independent record store—with over 1 million RQHFRORUDGRFRP+XJXV$OOH\3DVDGHQD Beverly Center is Southern California’s premier new and used CDs, DVDs, videos, LPs, 45s, fashion destination with over 100 distinctive posters, books, and more—has free live One Colorado is a unique retail and dining boutiques reflecting the diverse styles of Los Angeles. in-store performances every week! experience in historic Old Pasadena. Its early

20th-century buildings and cobblestone alleys The Grove surround a central courtyard that offers year-round Neighboring Regions WKHJURYHODFRP7KH*URYH'U/RV$QJHOHV music, cultural, and community events. 90036, 323.900.8080 King Richards Antiques The Grove is a world-renowned shopping, dining, NLQJULFKDUGVDQWLTXHVFRP:KLWWLHU%OYG and entertainment destination with unparalleled :KLWWLHU Santa Monica stores like Apple, Michael Kors, Coach, and Visit the largest antique and vintage store in Santa Monica Place Nordstrom. California! Over 57,000 square feet. This century- VDQWDPRQLFDSODFHFRP6DQWD0RQLFD3ODFH old historic citrus packing building contains period 6DQWD0RQLFD The Original Farmers Market furniture, vintage jewelry, collectibles, clothing, Located two blocks from the beach and steps IDUPHUVPDUNHWODFRP:7KLUG6W and appraisal/auction services. from Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica /RV$QJHOHV Place is the place for great shopping anchored by The Original Farmers Market has been L.A.'s Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom with more than 70 favorite destination since 1934. With more Pasadena specialty shops plus extraordinary dining. than 100 gourmet grocers, specialty shops, and Gift Shop restaurants serving international cuisine, it is a SDVDGHQDODQJKDPKRWHOVFRPLQGH[KWPO beloved gathering spot for locals and tourists. 62DN.QROO$YH3DVDGHQD The Flavours of Langham boutique offers signature Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles logo gifts, sundries, and other items. CHARLES/UNSPLASH

116 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Visitor Resources

Churches, Houses of Worship, Religious Organizations

Downtown/L.A. Metro Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels olacathedral.org, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles 90012, 213.680.5200 Designed by professor Jose Rafael Moneo and Hollywood dedicated in 2002, it’s among the newest cultural Newspapers/ Hollywood Explorer Pass and architectural icons in the city. smartdestinations.com/los-angeles-attractions- Periodicals/ and-tours/_d_lax-p1.html?pass=lax_prod_ exp&allInc=true, 866.652.3053 Guides/Maps Save up to 43 percent off four of Hollywood’s top attractions and pay nothing at the gate with a Currency Exchange/ Hollywood Explorer Pass®. Purchase online and use it right on your phone or print at home. Get Financial Services Neighboring Regions the Go City Card App to start saving today. Westways Magazine/Auto Club Leisure Pass Group of SoCal smartdestinations.com/los-angeles-attractions- calif.aaa.com/westways, 3333 Fairview Rd., and-tours/_d_lax-p1.html?pass=lax_prod_ Downtown/L.A. Metro Costa Mesa 92626, 714.885.2375 go&utm_medium=adv&utm_source=myap&utm_ Wells Fargo Bank Westways magazine is the primary communication campaign=discoverla&kbid=6618&sub=lax_ wellsfargo.com, 333 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 1100, tool for over 10 million AAA members in over 4.5 listing_page, 800.887.9103 Los Angeles 90071, 800.869.3557 million Southern California households providing Save up to 50 percent off top Los Angeles members with travel, automotive, and lifestyle attractions for one low price vs. paying at information as well as member benefits. the gate! The Go Los Angeles Card includes Hollywood admission to over 35 attractions, theme parks, JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd. and tours. Download the free app today! jcbusa.com, 800 W. 6th St., Ste. 200, Westside Los Angeles 90017, 213.629.8111 Live Nation Where Magazine livenation.com, 7060 Hollywood Blvd., JCB Plazas provide the best quality T&E service. wherela.com, 3679 Motor Ave., Ste. 300, Los Angeles 90028, 310.360.3077 Contact JCB Plaza at 800.775.0550. JCB Los Angeles 90034, 310.280.2880 Tabilover (tabilover.jcb.jp) and JCB travel app Monthly visitor publication features information on Los Angeles Visitor Information provide great travel information. Please contact shopping, dining, entertainment, and attractions Center - Hollywood & Highland JCB for inclusion. in the L.A. area. discoverlosangeles.com, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, 323.467.6412

The multilingual team at our Discover Westside Los Angeles Visitor Information Centers can 1st Century Bank help you make the most of your time in L.A. You 1stcenturybank.com, 1875 Century Park E., Salons can even purchase tickets to a variety of area Ste. 1400, Los Angeles 90067, 310.270.9500 attractions (not available at Union Station). 1st Century Bank is a national association with a wide range of quality products, serving both Sightseeing Pass companies and individuals. Westside sightseeingpass.com Robert Vetica at Ciel Spa The Los Angeles Sightseeing Pass provides cielatsls.com, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., cash-free entry into L.A.’s top attractions and Los Angeles 90048, 310.246.5560 savings of up to 50 percent off regular admission. Vetica thrives on inspriring the transformative Instantly deliverable passes available, plus free Medical, Dental potential of hair and lives for that moment when maps, guides, and insider tips. a woman’s face lights up with a realization of just & Optical Services how gorgeous she can be. Ticketmaster ticketmaster.com, 7060 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028, 213.639.6104 The Valley Ticket Services Neighboring Regions Emergency-1 Response, Inc. emergency1response.com, 18543 Devonshire St., Southern California CityPASS citypass.com/southern-california?mv_ Ste. 239, Northridge 91324, 818.822.2623 source=latourism&campaign=partner-listing, The Emergency-1 Response medical team 208.787.4300 helps reduce corporate medical event liability by Downtown/L.A. Metro Save on Theme Park Tickets with CityPASS! responding rapidly to any medical emergency that Los Angeles Visitor Information Authorized ticket reseller for Disneyland® Resort, might arise during your event. Center–InterContinental ® Los Angeles Downtown Universal Studios Hollywood™, SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND® California Resort, discoverlosangeles.com, 900 Wilshire Blvd., San Diego Zoo®, San Diego Zoo® Safari Park. Los Angeles 90017 The multilingual team at our Discover Los Angeles Visitor Information Centers can help you make the most of your time in L.A. You can even purchase tickets to a variety of area attractions (not

ROBERTO NICKSON/UNSPLASH ROBERTO available at Union Station).

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 117 Visitor Resources

» TICKET SERVICES, CONTINUED

TripAdvisor Experiences Downtown Center Business tripadvisor.com, 628.400.8419 Improvement District Viator is the leading resource for researching Visitor Information GRZQWRZQODFRP:LOVKLUH%OYG6WH and booking things to do around the world. From /RV$QJHOHV Paris to Phuket to Perth, from traditional tours The Downtown Center BID is committed to to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, we have making Downtown L.A. a great place to live, work, something for every kind of traveler. and play. We help keep DTLA clean and safe, Beach Cities/LAX attract and promote businesses, and engage the Catalina Island Chamber of DTLA community. Visit downtownla.com. Santa Monica Commerce & Visitors Bureau Historic Downtown Business Surkus FDWDOLQDFKDPEHUFRP*UHHQ3OHDVXUH3LHU $YDORQ Improvement District surkus.com, 3232 Nebraska Ave., Catalina Island offers endless options for visitors KLVWRULFGRZQWRZQODFRP6%URDGZD\ Santa Monica 90404, 707.318.1457 to experience and enjoy. The Visitor Center is 6WH/RV$QJHOHV opened seven days a week. Call us or go online Reclaiming its past as well as its buildings, for Catalina Island information about hotels, Historic Downtown is once again a creative and West Hollywood activities, dining, events, and more. entertainment center with the widest variety of First Class Tickets business activities of any part of Los Angeles. ÞUVWFODVVWL[[FRP1/D&LHQHJD%OYG ChinAmericaPass :HVW+ROO\ZRRG HXURSDVVFKLQDFRP:-HIIHUVRQ%OYG Los Angeles Tourism & First Class Tickets is a full-service brokerage offering /RV$QJHOHV Convention Board premium seating to all major events coast to coast. ChinAmericaPass provides 360-degree expert GLVFRYHUORVDQJHOHVFRP:WK6W operational services for targeting Chinese FIT. 6WH/RV$QJHOHV Our geolocated travel guide boosts local business Discover Los Angeles is a nonprofit business when they are onsite in Los Angeles and use it as association whose primary mission is to promote the one-stop digital L.A. travel guide. Los Angeles as the premier site for leisure travel, Travel Services meetings and conventions as the city’s official Discover Torrance Visitors Bureau tourism marketing organization. GLVFRYHUWRUUDQFHFRP+DZWKRUQH%OYG Ste. 500, Torrance 90503, 310.802.7777 Los Angeles Visitor Information The city of Torrance is located in L.A.’s South Center - InterContinental Neighboring Regions Bay, just 15 minutes south of LAX. Home to the Los Angeles Downtown America Asia Travel Center, Inc. third largest shopping malls in America, Torrance GLVFRYHUORVDQJHOHVFRP:LOVKLUH%OYG DPHULFDDVLDFRP(*DUYH\$YH offers a variety of accommodations, 400-plus /RV$QJHOHV 0RQWHUH\3DUN restaurants, 11 breweries, and a beach. The multilingual team at our Discover Los Angeles America Asia Travel Center sells airline tickets, Visitor Information Centers can help you make hotel reservations, cruise line bookings, and tour HMSHost the most of your time in L.A. You can even package reservations. Also handling inbound and KPVKRVWFRP6'RXJODV6W(O6HJXQGR purchase tickets to a variety of area attractions outbound tours. 90245, 310.646.3472 (not available at Union Station). HMSHost is the world's largest provider of food, GetYourGuide beverage, and retail services for traveler. We Los Angeles Visitor Information JHW\RXUJXLGHFRP create innovative dining and shopping locations Center - Union Station Discover thousands of unique and unmissable at airports and on motorways worldwide. GLVFRYHUORVDQJHOHVFRP1$ODPHGD6W things to do around the world with GetYourGuide. /RV$QJHOHV We make planning and booking simple so you can Los Angeles Visitor Information The multilingual team at our Discover Los Angeles focus on what counts: having an incredible time. Center - San Pedro/Los Angeles Visitor Information Centers can help you make Waterfront the most of your time in L.A. You can even GLVFRYHUORVDQJHOHVFRP:HVWWK6W purchase tickets to a variety of area attractions Pasadena 6DQ3HGUR (not available at Union Station). VOYADI The multilingual team at our Discover Los Angeles Visitor Information Centers can YR\DGLFRP(&RORUDGR%OYGQG)O help you make the most of your time in L.A. You 3DVDGHQD Hollywood can even purchase tickets to a variety of area Dot LA Marketing attractions (not available at Union Station). UHJLVWU\OD+ROO\ZRRG%OYGVW)O West Hollywood Marina del Rey Convention & /RV$QJHOHV Expedia Group Visitors Bureau Explore Los Angeles online by using and visiting .LA websites. Many websites using H[SHGLDFRP:6XQVHW%OYG YLVLWPDULQDGHOUH\FRP$GPLUDOW\:D\ the .LA extension are focus on L.A. Create your :HVW+ROO\ZRRG 0DULQDGHO5H\ own website using a .LA extension. Make it local, Expedia, Inc. is one of the world’s leading travel Located just four miles from LAX along the make it .LA companies, with an extensive brand portfolio that Pacific coast, Marina del Rey is the L.A. area’s includes some of the world’s most trusted online premier waterfront playground offering yacht Los Angeles Visitor Information travel brands. charters, dining cruises, kayaking, fishing, and Center - Hollywood & Highland more, as well as modern waterfront hotels. GLVFRYHUORVDQJHOHVFRP+ROO\ZRRG%OYG +ROO\ZRRG Westside The multilingual team at our Discover Los Angeles Booking.com (USA) Inc. Downtown/L.A. Metro Visitor Information Centers can help you make ERRNLQJFRP:LOVKLUH%OYG6WH City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs the most of your time in L.A. You can even /RV$QJHOHV FXOWXUHODRUJ1)LJXHURD6W6WH purchase tickets to a variety of area attractions Hotel online reservations. /RV$QJHOHV (not available at Union Station). Enhances the quality of life in Los Angeles by generating and supporting high-quality arts and cultural experiences. Our goal is to be a catalyst FOR MORE INFORMATION ON for the delivery of art, culture, and heritage to every neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles. WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM.

118 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Visitor Resources Ports & Transportation

Neighboring Regions Greater Ontario Convention Air Charters & Airport & Visitors Bureau ontariocc.com, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Services Transportation Ontario 91764, 909.937.3000 / Located 36 miles east of L.A., a gateway to Shuttle Services SoCal with access to all major interstates, deserts, beaches, mountain resorts, Hollywood, and attractions; affordable rates, limited to full-service Beach Cities/LAX hotels with free parking. Star Helicopters star-helicopters.com, 3670 W. 120th St., Beach Cities/LAX Visit Conejo Valley Hawthorne 90250, 310.355.1959 LAX FlyAway® Bus Service conejo.com, 600 Hampshire Rd., Ste. 200, Fly in our Bell Jet Ranger, the Rolls-Royce of ß\OD[FRPHQß\DZD\:RUOG:D\: Thousand Oaks 91361, 805.370.0035 helicopters, first-class luxury. A truly unique Los Angeles 90045, 866.435.9529 Hike, visit a historic ranch, take to a golf course, experience, closest to LAX, Downtown, Hollywood, FlyAway offers low-cost nonstop bus service lounge by the pool, or go wine tasting. Or simply and Beverly Hills! Also Downtown—heliport to LAX from three convenient locations: take in our majestic views and feed your inner access for charters. Union Station, Van Nuys, and Irvine. Get easy foodie at one of our unique restaurants. Catch connections to Downtown’s Union Station your breath in Conejo Valley. FlyAway from Amtrak, Metrolink, and the Gold Line. Visit Santa Clarita The Valley visitsantaclarita.com, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Group 3 Aviation SuperShuttle Ste. 100, Santa Clarita 91355, 661.286.4084 group3aviation.com, 16425 Hart St., Van Nuys supershuttle.com, 531 S. Van Ness Ave., Santa Clarita is home to Six Flags Magic 91406, 818.994.9376 Torrance 90501, 310.901.0940 Mountain & Hurricane Harbor and is just 30 miles Offering helicopter charter and helicopter tours The nation’s leading shared-ride company north of Downtown L.A. The city is known for its above Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, specializing in door-to-door airport transportation outdoor lifestyle with miles of trails and acres of Beverly Hills, and L.A. beaches since 1993. Tour and ExecuCar private sedans. Clean, responsive, open space for outdoor adventure. packages, custom tours, and charter available and reliable transportation 24 hours every day. seven days a week. Pasadena Downtown/L.A. Metro Pasadena Convention & Sixt Chauffeur Reservation Systems Visitors Bureau Airlines GmbH and Co. KG visitpasadena.com, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena mydriver.com/en/airport-transfer/los-angeles/ 91101, 626.795.9311 lax-international, 9000 Bellanca Ave., Known for its historic landmarks, famous Rose Los Angeles 90045, 954.526 5544 Parade, Arts & Crafts architecture, museums, Book the Sixt mydriver chauffeur service at any and shops lining Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Beach Cities/LAX time online, with the mobile app or over the phone. embodies the lifestyle that travelers who venture Emirates Sixt’s rates are comparable to those of regular off the beaten path will experience. emirates.com, 380 World Way, Box S-7, taxi services and the price is always fixed before Los Angeles 90045, 310.414.3250 you start your journey. Santa Monica Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Pasadena Neighboring Regions santamonica.com, 2427 Main St., Santa Monica Xiamen Airlines Karmel Shuttle Service 90405, 310.319.6263 xiamenair.com/en-us, 80 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 560, karmel.com, 2481 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Santa Monica is an unforgettable, seaside city Pasadena 91101, 626.365.9685 Fullerton 92831, 714.670.3480 with miles of beach, unique things to do, and easy Karmel Shuttle’s diversified fleet of vans, buses, access to LAX and Greater Los Angeles. For and VIP vehicles provides airport and cruise travelers seeking a Southern California vacation, terminal transfers and transportation to all area Santa Monica is the perfect choice. hotels and attractions. Out-of-the-ordinary Airport sightseeing experiences available.

The Valley Information Visit Burbank visitburbank.com, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd., Airports Burbank 91502, 747.477.1462 The sun and the stars always shine in Burbank, Beach Cities/LAX where you can experience up-close access to Los Angeles World Airports your favorite celebrities and TV and movie sets, lawa.org, 1 World Way, Los Angeles 90045, enjoy eclectic neighborhoods, and stay in 310.646.5252 Beach Cities/LAX amazing hotels. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) ß\OD[FRP:RUOG:D\/RV$QJHOHV West Hollywood 855.463.5252 Visit West Hollywood LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world and visitwesthollywood.com, 1017 N. La Cienega second in the U.S. LAX served more than 87.5M Blvd., Ste. 400, West Hollywood 90069, passengers in 2018 with an average of 700 daily 310.289.2525 nonstop flights to 109 cities in the U.S. and 1,281 Located in the heart of L.A., West Hollywood is weekly nonstops to 93 markets in 47 countries home to the legendary Sunset Strip, fashion- on 69 commercial airlines. forward Design District, and eclectic Santa FOR MORE INFORMATION ON Monica Boulevard. Experience award-winning WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO culinary, world-class entertainment, and more. DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 119 Ports & Transportation

» AIRPORTS, CONTINUED

The Valley National Charter Bus Los Angeles nationalbuscharter.com/los-angeles-charter-bus, Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) Bus Companies/ 926 S. San Pedro St., Unit 2634, Los Angeles hollywoodburbankairport.com, 2627 Hollywood 90015, 323.201.2618 Way, Burbank 91505, 818.840.8840 Transportation National Charter Bus Los Angeles offers 24/7 Full-service, commercial airport serving customer support, local and long-distance charter Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley with Charters & Rental bus rentals, and premium amenities that will leave service by Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, your group happy and satisfied. Southwest Airlines, United Express, American Airlines, Delta Connection, and US Airways. SEAT Planners Incorporated seatplanners.com, 311 4th Ave., #509, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Beach Cities/LAX San Diego 92101, 619.237.9434 lawa.org/vny, 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys Corporate Coach Charter and Tours SEAT Planners is a nationwide management 91406, 818.785.8838 ccctours.com, 150 W. Ivy Ave., Inglewood company that designs custom convention shuttle Ranked among the world’s busiest for general 90302, 310.216.1171 transportation systems. aviation and averages nearly a half million Corporate Coach Charter offers luxury takeoffs and landings annually—mostly private, transportation to high-profile corporate and corporate, and government aviation. private clients. Our luxury fleet consists of 20- to Neighboring Regions 56-passenger buses. CCC pays attention to all American Vacation, Inc. details of their clients requests and more. us.liontravel.com/bus, 35 W. Valley Blvd., TCP 16245. Ste. E, Alhambra 91801, 626.569.9233 Automobile Rental We have the confidence to provide tourists, LA Coach Inc. companies and travel agencies with the best lacoachusa.com, 15317 S. San Pedro St., & Leasing quality transportation service. We currently own Gardena 90248, 323.560.7788 10 high-end Prevost 56 seats buses. Safety, quality, and honesty are our top priorities. LA Excursions laexcursions.info, 2316 Artesia Blvd., Ste. B, BEST-VIP Chauffeured Worldwide Beach Cities/LAX Redondo Beach 90278, 310.937.9543 best-vip.com, 2701 S. Birch St., Santa Ana YESAWAY Operation Inc. 92707, 714.375.9128 yesaway.com, 5251 W. Imperial Hwy., Strack Ground BEST-VIP provides first class local, inter-city, strackground.com, 13119 Inglewood Ave., Los Angeles 90045, 424.800.4990 interstate transportation services for Hawthorne 90250, 714.546.1446 YESAWAY is an international car rental company, individual and groups. Luxury vehicles include STRACK provides transportation for any size with headquarters located in Los Angeles. We are motorcoaches, minicoaches, sprinter vans, event. Luxury sedans to motor coaches and dedicated to provide professional and convenient SUVs, sedans, and limousines. everything in between! We know it's the little mobility solutions for tourists and businesses things that make the biggest difference. Let around the world. Carreras Tour LLC STRACK Transportation show you the difference! carrerastours.com, 408 E. Transit St., Ontario 91761 909.467.4949 Beverly Hills Carreras Tours is a luxury bus company that Downtown/L.A. Metro has serviced sports teams, tour groups, airport Black & White Car Rental shuttles, and much more across the U.S. since bwrentacar.com, 8800 Burton Way, ACE Buses acebuses.com/lax, 7190 W. Sunset Blvd., #85, 2007. We pride ourselves on safety, comfort, and Beverly Hills 90211, 310.274.1144 Los Angeles 90046, 213.995.5035 outstanding customer service. Black and White Car Rental has locations in We help event planners with all of their Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and LAX. We are transportation needs. You will never have guests Golden Coast Tour and Charter Inc. open daily with a wide variety of vehicles to suit wondering where the shuttles are, an event shut 100 N. Citrus St., #620, West Covina 91791, everyone’s needs, from midsize to SUVs and down because of lack of permits, or accidents 626.272.1851 exotic cars. from poorly laid-out loading zones. Pacific Coachways Charter Champion Charter Bus Los Angeles Services, Inc. Downtown/L.A. Metro championcharterbus.com/los-angeles-charter-bus, SDFLÞFFRDFKZD\VFRP0DUNRQ'U Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1311 S. Flower St., Ste. C1, Los Angeles 90015, Garden Grove 92841, 714.892.5000 enterprise.com, 445 S. Figueroa Ave., Ste. 350, 310.295.9547 Charters throughout the western states including Los Angeles 90071, 213.494.7016 Need a ride around Los Angeles? Plan your multi- convention shuttles, sightseeing, airport transfers, Locations throughout Southern California, destination group trip with Champion Charter Bus and over-the-road trips. including all major airports. Mini/maxi passenger Los Angeles. Contact us at 310.295.9547 for a vans, Lexus, Infiniti, Mercedes, BMW automobiles. free, no-obligation trip quote! Transportation Charter Services Please reach out with any inquiries! tcsbus.com, 1931 N. Batavia St., Orange 92865, Coach USA Southern California 714.637.4300 coachusa.com, 2001 Manchester Ave., Anaheim TCS (Transportation Charter Services) has Westside 92802, 800.828.6699 provided transportation to the Los Angeles area since 1984. TCS has a variety of vehicles Midway Car Rental including full-size charter buses, mini-buses, and midwaytravelvip.com, Midway Car Rental, GOGO Charters gogocharters.com/los-angeles-charter-bus, school buses to fit any group travel need. 1800 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles 90025, 601 S. Figueroa St., #4050, Los Angeles 90017, 310.445.4355 323.373.3085 At Midway Car Rental, our mission is to provide GOGO Charters is the premier mini-bus, motor a world-class car rental experience to clients Santa Monica coach, and charter bus rental company servicing through an unsurpassed fleet of vehicles and a Global Transportation Solutions L.A. We specialize in wedding shuttles, corporate five-star level of service. We are different because gtscharter.com, 1112 Montana Ave., travel, sports team charters, and private charter WE SAY YES! Rent Midway! Santa Monica 90403 bus rentals in the L.A. metro area. Comfortable, air-conditioned, late-model Nada Bus, Inc. fleet of passenger vans, minibuses and motor coaches can accommodate business meetings, nadabus.com, 4957 Sheila St., Commerce conventions, sightseeing tours and charter 90040, 323.526.3777 services for small or large and private groups. Trust your transportation needs to Nada Bus, Inc. With over 25 years in the Los Angeles area, we feature deluxe charter coaches and mini-buses to accommodate your large and small groups anywhere in the USA.

120 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Ports & Transportation

Cruise Lines & Ferries

Beach Cities/LAX Catalina Express catalinaexpress.com, Berth 95, San Pedro 90731, 310.519.1212 Catalina Island has plenty to do for the restful or adventurous visitor. Swim, snorkel, kayak, dive, hike, bike, shop, dine, camp, or just relax. Catalina Express offers up to 30 daily departures.

Ground Transportation Management

Beach Cities/LAX Production Transport prodtrans.com, 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 535, Torrance 90503, 310.641.0900 Production Transport: a national transportation management company with offices in Los Angeles, Orlando, and Las Vegas. We specialize in citywide

shuttle programs, airport meet-and-greet, VIP Strack Ground transfers, and sponsored advertising. strackground.com, 13119 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne 90250, 714.546.1446 Taxis Downtown/L.A. Metro STRACK provides transportation for any size event. Luxury sedans to motor coaches and Kushner & Associates everything in between! We know it's the little kushnershuttles.com, 24003A Ventura Blvd., things that make the biggest difference. Let Ste. 100, Calabasas 91302, 310.274.8819 STRACK Transportation show you the difference! Beach Cities/LAX Full-service destination management company RideYellow specializes in group logistics, transportation, rideyellow.com, 2129 W. Rosecrans Ave., convention shuttle, tour programs, and The Valley Gardena 90249, 310.715.1968 event planning. Alliance Limo

alliancelimo.net, 14553 Delano St., #210, Neighboring Regions Van Nuys 91411, 818.786.8800 Transportation Management VIP Lounges Services Music Express, Inc. tms.com, 17810 Meeting House Rd., Ste. 200, musicexpress.com, 2601 W. Empire Ave., Sandy Spring, MD 20860, 206.678.2499 Burbank 91504, 818.260.6651 Transportation Management Services (TMS) All Music Express chauffeurs are trained for 80 specializes in design, planning, and operation hours and drug tested. Chauffeurs are properly Beach Cities/LAX for parking and transportation. TMS provides trained on how to properly pick up at local The Private Suite at LAX airports, major hotels and restaurants, and other safe, efficient, and cost-effective parking and theprivatesuite.com, 6875 W. Imperial Hwy., points of interest. transportation services for events nationwide. Los Angeles 90045, 310.907.9950 The Private Suite is a remote terminal

offering a completely new way to travel on a commercial flight that eliminates the stress and Limousine & Public unpredictability of flying in and out of LAX. Chauffeur Services Transportation

Beach Cities/LAX Downtown/L.A. Metro Metro NSPLASH NSPLASH A List Worldwide Transportation metro.net, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles alistlimo.com, 8705 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles 90012, 323.466.3876 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 90301, 310.568.1590 Metro makes it easy for visitors to use public WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO A List Worldwide chauffeured services—Driven transportation to get around L.A., with frequent by Excellence. A List Worldwide Transportation DO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT bus and rail service to major area attractions. headquarters is located three minutes away from Check the “How to Ride” section at metro.net. DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM. LAX. Servicing Fortune 500 corporate executives

as well as many high-ranking politicians. NATALIA MACHEDA/U NATALIA

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 121 Accommodations

Best Western Galleria Inn Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Redondo Beach Marina Hotel Bed & Breakfast/ courtesyhotels.com, 2740 Artesia Blvd., cpredondobeachhotel.com, 300 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach 90278, 310.370.4353 Redondo Beach 90277, 310.318.8888 Hostels Adjacent to the mall, restaurants, and theaters. Great coastal location overlooking the Pacific Minutes to beaches, pier, and attractions. In-room Ocean, between the King Harbor Marina and spas available. Outdoor Jacuzzi and sauna. the Redondo Beach Pier. Direct bike path for a two-mile ride or 20 miles to Santa Monica. Thirty Best Western Los Angeles restaurants within a 10-minute walk. Santa Monica Worldport TMD TMD Hostelling International– EHVWZHVWHUQFDOLIRUQLDFRP3DFLÞF&RDVW Custom Hotel Los Angeles/Santa Monica Hwy., Wilmington 90744, 310.834.3400 customhotel.com, 8639 Lincoln Blvd., hilosangeles.org, 1436 Second St., Los Angeles 90045, 310.645.0400 Santa Monica 90401, 310.393.9913 Best Western Plus San Pedro The Custom Hotel is a 250-room hotel Enjoy the perfect headquarters for seeing all that Hotel & Suites TMD conveniently located just two miles from LAX and the Los Angeles area has to offer with affordable bestwestern.com, 111 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro a five-minute drive to Playa del Rey Beach and dormitory accommodations. Just steps to the 90731, 310.514.1414 Playa Vista. The hotel is undergoing a $25 million beaches of Santa Monica. renovation that will be completed in 2019. Best Western Plus South Bay Hotel bwsouthbay.com, 15000 Hawthorne Blvd., Days Inn Airport Center Lawndale 90260, 310.973.0998 daysinn.com, 901 W. Manchester Blvd., Affordable three-star hotel near LAX Airport and Inglewood 90301, 310.649.0800 Hotels Manhattan Beach. Ninety-seven rooms with king Near LAX, beaches, shopping, and attractions. or double queen. Amenities include free 24-hour airport shuttle, hot breakfast buffet, free parking, Days Inn South Bay/ large pool and fitness center, plus free Wi-Fi. Manhattan Beach courtesyhotels.com, 15636 Hawthorne Blvd., Beach Cities/LAX Best Western Suites Hotel – LAX Lawndale 90260, 310.676.7378 Minutes from LAX, fine beaches, major Air in Venice Hotel FRXUWHV\KRWHOVFRP:&HQWXU\%OYG attractions, and the pier. Restaurants adjacent. airinvenice.com, 5 Rose Ave., Venice 90291, Inglewood 90304, 310.677.7733 Comfortable rooms, refrigerators, outdoor spa. 310.452.8247 One mile from LAX. Courtesy shuttle. Elegantly furnished suites. Pool and spa. Minutes to DoubleTree by Hilton LAX / Aloft El Segundo LAX attractions and beaches. El Segundo aloftelsegundolax.com, 475 N. Sepulveda Blvd., TMD doubletreelax.com, 1985 E. Grand Ave., El Segundo 90245, 424.290.5555 Bonnie Lee Inn El Segundo 90245-5015, 310.322.0999 543 Broad Ave., Wilmington 90744 A hidden gem located south of LAX in the quiet Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach/ city of El Segundo, this full-service hotel offers Hawthorne/LAX CAMBRiA LAX comforts and conveniences for both leisure and

ayreshotels.com, 14400 Hindry Ave., Hawthorne FDPEULDOD[FRP&RQWLQHQWDO%OYG business groups. Complimentary airport shuttle El Segundo 90245, 424.218.3706 90266, 310.536.0400 and Wi-Fi. Newly renovated. Ayres Hotel offers guests a charming chateau Located in El Segundo, three miles from LAX environment full of gorgeous antiques, paintings, International Airport and Manhattan Beach, DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro - fireplaces, and outdoor courtyard. Located four walking distance to shopping, dining, and Port of Los Angeles TMD miles from LAX Airport, three miles from the entertainment, we’re inspired with Scandinavian VDQSHGURGRXEOHWUHHFRP9LD&DEULOOR beach; the perfect location for business or leisure. roots with 1,500-plus square feet of meeting Marina, San Pedro 90731, 310.514.3344 space, 152 rooms, and 24 suites. Only six miles from downtown Long Beach Beach House at Hermosa Beach and 18 miles from LAX, the DoubleTree Hotel beach-house.com, 1300 The Strand, Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/ TMD San Pedro sits on the serene Cabrillo Marina Hermosa Beach 90254, 310.374.3001 Century Boulevard surrounded by hundreds of sailboats and miles of The Beach House is a beachfront hotel with PDUULRWWFRPOD[F\:&HQWXU\%OYG sandy beaches. 96 studio suites only seven miles south of LAX Los Angeles 90045, 310.981.2361 in Hermosa Beach. We have meeting rooms The Courtyard/LAX is the ultimate expression Embassy Suites Los Angeles - with lots of natural light, large studio suites, of convenience and comfort. Situated among International Airport/North TMD complimentary Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast. landmark attractions and renowned entertainment, laxembassy.com, 9801 Airport Blvd., you’ll enjoy the city’s exciting diversions and still Los Angeles 90045, 310.215.1000 Belamar Hotel maintain a productive experience. The Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX North thebelamar.com, 3501 N. Sepulveda Blvd., features spacious suites a half mile from LAX Manhattan Beach 90266, 310.750.0300 Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles - Airport and the Los Angeles coastline. Enjoy free The Belamar is located in the upscale L.A. enclave International Airport TMD cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception, of Manhattan Beach. Select from boutique guest FURZQHSOD]DOD[FRP:&HQWXU\%OYG plus free Wi-Fi and airport shuttle to LAX. rooms and suites, where you can enjoy delicious Los Angeles 90045, 310.642.7500 on-site dining by Second Story Restaurant, all Located a quarter mile from LAX and centrally Extended Stay America - Los Angeles - less than one mile from the beach. located to beaches and major attractions. The LAX Airport TMD hotel offers 24-hour complimentary airport extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ca/los-angeles/ Best Western Airpark – LAX shuttle, 24-hour room service, and four food and lax-airport, 6531 S. Sepulveda Blvd., losangelesairparkhotel.com, 640 W. Manchester beverage outlets, including sushi bar Grab & Go. Los Angeles 90045, 310.568.9337 Blvd., Inglewood 90301, 310.677.7378 Welcome to Extended Stay America Los Angeles - Minutes from LAX, 24-hour complimentary Crowne Plaza Los Angeles LAX Airport. Designed especially for longer stays airport shuttle. Please call for pickup. Convenient Harbor TMD with studios featuring fully equipped kitchens and access to tourist attractions, beaches, shopping, crowneplaza.com/laharbor, 601 S. Palos Verdes plenty of workspace and amenities you won’t find entertainment, and corporate centers. St., San Pedro 90731, 310.519.8200 in a typical hotel room. Located on the LA Waterfront, close to many Best Western Airport Plaza Inn restaurants, museums, galleries, and Cabrillo Extended Stay America Los Angeles - ORVDQJHOHVOD[DLUSRUWKRWHOFRP&HQWLQHOD Beach to enjoy the California sunshine. Heated South TMD Ave., Inglewood 90302, 310.568.0071 outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and local extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ca/los-angeles/ Three miles to LAX, courtesy shuttles. Easy hotel shuttle for guest convenience. south, 18602 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena 90248, access to freeways, beaches, Beverly Hills, 310.515.5139 Universal Studios Hollywood™. Spacious rooms Welcome to Extended Stay America - Los Angeles - with many amenities. South. Our hotel is designed especially for TMD longer stays with studios featuring fully equipped L.A. Tourism Marketing District Hotel kitchens and plenty of workspace and amenities you won’t find in a typical hotel room.

122 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Accommodations

Extended Stay America Los Angeles - Hotel Erwin TMD Miyako Hybrid Hotel Torrance Torrance Harbor Gateway TMD KRWHOHUZLQFRP3DFLÞF$YH9HQLFH PL\DNRK\EULGKRWHOFRP6:HVWHUQ$YH H[WHQGHGVWD\DPHULFDFRPKRWHOVORVDQJHOHV Beach 90291, 310.452.1111 Torrance 90501, 310.212.5111 WRUUDQFH+DUERUJDWH:D\7RUUDQFH For the past 50 years, Hotel Erwin has been From sunny beaches and quiet parks to historic 90501, 310.328.6000 welcoming travelers of every description from landmarks and family attractions, Torrance is a Extended Stay America - Los Angeles - Torrance across the globe. From our friendly vibe to our prime destination for your Southern California Harbor Gateway is designed especially for diverse atmosphere, find out why Hotel Erwin is getaway. longer stays with studios featuring fully equipped still the place to stay in Venice Beach. kitchens and plenty of workspace and amenities Portofino Hotel & Marina you won’t find in a typical hotel room. Hotel MdR - a DoubleTree by KRWHOSRUWRÞQRFRP3RUWRÞQR:D\ Hilton Hotel TMD Redondo Beach 90277, 310.379.8481 Four Points by Sheraton LAX TMD KRWHOPGUFRP0D[HOOD$YH The Portofino offers guests an authentic SoCal IRXUSRLQWVOD[FRP$LUSRUW%OYG Marina del Rey 90292, 310.822.8555 lifestyle experience in a casual nautical-chic /RV$QJHOHV Hotel MdR is less than half a mile from the environment, allowing them to relax and let loose, Located just a mile from LAX, with complimentary marina harbor and next to restaurants, shops, embracing their "endless summer" endlessly. shuttle service, and a short distance from popular and entertainment. Check out Venice Beach, beaches, the Four Points LAX is centrally located Santa Monica, Playa del Rey, and Manhattan Renaissance Los Angeles Airport to everything in L.A. including shopping, dining, Beach, all without getting on the freeway. Hotel TMD and entertainment. UHQDLVVDQFHORVDQJHOHVFRP$LUSRUW%OYG Hyatt Regency Los Angeles /RV$QJHOHV H Hotel Los Angeles, International Airport TMD An eclectic departure from the typical airport Curio Collection by Hilton TMD losangelesairport.regency.hyatt.com, hotel. AAA-rated, three-diamond hotel located KKRWHOORVDQJHOHVFRP:&HQWXU\%OYG :&HQWXU\%OYG/RV$QJHOHV on the west side of Los Angeles, near the airport. /RV$QJHOHV 424.702.1234 Newly renovated restaurant/lounge, lobby, and Welcome to the H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Hyatt’s full-service hotel is closest to LAX! With meeting space. Collection by Hilton, the new standard of luxury at newly designed interiors and services featuring LAX. Themes of aviation and technology highlight 580 guest rooms that are complemented with Residence Inn Los Angeles LAX/ unique amenities such as our transfer lounge, Wi-Fi, multiple plug-ins, and all the creature Century Boulevard TMD rooftop sky deck, and robot butlers. comforts one can expect from Hyatt. UHVLGHQFHLQQOD[FRP:&HQWXU\%OYG /RV$QJHOHV Highgate Hotels Jolly Roger Hotel TMD All-suite hotel at LAX Airport, featuring full KLJKJDWHFRP(2FHDQ%OYG/RQJ%HDFK jollyrogerhotelmarina.com, 2904 Washington kitchens with a microwave, refrigerator, stovetop, 90802, 214.293.2616 %OYG0DULQDGHO5H\ and cookware, in addition to king or queen beds, Minutes from LAX, beaches, and many Southern work areas, and sofabed. Suites include free Hilton Garden Inn Redondo Beach California attractions. All newly renovated rooms breakfast, Wi-Fi, and airport shuttle. hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/ are appointed with microwaves, refrigerators, and KLOWRQJDUGHQLQQORVDQJHOHVUHGRQGR 25-inch TVs. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey EHDFKOD[UEJLLQGH[KWPO0DULQH$YH ULW]FDUOWRQFRP$GPLUDOW\:D\ Redondo Beach 90278, 310.727.9999 The Kinney TMD Marina del Rey 90292, 310.823.1700 Located just off I-405 and minutes from LAX, WKHNLQQH\YHQLFHEHDFKFRP:DVKLQJWRQ Set alongside one of the largest recreational we’re an ideal choice for Los Angeles-bound %OYG0DULQDGHO5H\ marinas in the world, just five minutes from LAX, travelers. We’re situated close to beaches, golf, With 68 bold guest rooms and suites, discover The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey invites guests major corporations, and central to Southern the all-new Kinney—offering the best of Venice to immerse themselves in our stunning coastal California’s most popular destinations. at your fingertips. We’re located near the Venice surroundings and legendary service. Beach boardwalk and just 10 minutes from the Hilton Los Angeles Airport TMD Los Angeles International Airport. Santa Monica Proper Hotel losangelesairport.hilton.com, 5711 W. Century SURSHUKRWHOFRPKRWHOVVDQWDPRQLFD %OYG/RV$QJHOHV La Quinta Inn and Suites at LAX TMD :LOVKLUH%OYG6DQWD0RQLFD Discover a convenient stay in SoCal’s hub at OTFRPHQÞQGDQGERRNKRWHOGHWDLOV 310.620.9990 Hilton Los Angeles Airport, located a quarter mile DGGUHVVKWPO:&HQWXU\%OYG Santa Monica’s first and only luxury lifestyle hotel from LAX. Experience vibrant energy in public /RV$QJHOHV beckons guests with 271 rooms, suites, and spaces and guest rooms, and explore sunny At La Quinta LAX, experience our fully renovated spaces, all of which successfully optimize the beaches and theme parks, in the center of it all. hotel starting this fall 2019, featuring our city’s abundant ocean breezes and natural light. Destinations Restaurant & Lounge for breakfast, Holiday Inn Express LAX TMD lunch, and dinner; enjoy our complimentary full Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles KLH[SUHVVFRP$LUSRUW%OYG/RV$QJHOHV American breakfast daily. Hotel TMD 90045, 310.645.7700 VKHUDWRQOD[FRP:&HQWXU\%OYG Welcome to the new Holiday Inn Express at Los Los Angeles Airport Marriott TMD /RV$QJHOHV Angeles International Airport. Over 160 fresh and PDUULRWWFRPOD[DS:&HQWXU\%OYG L.A.’s ultimate expression of urban sophistication inviting, newly renovated suites and guest rooms. /RV$QJHOHV and contemporary comfort. Experience the Visit our fully renovated hotel with new space, stylishly redesigned, 802-room property with Holiday Inn Los Angeles Gateway - guest rooms, restaurants, and MClub Lounge. the ambience and personalized service of an Torrance TMD Near LAX, shuttle available. Easy access to intimate hotel. KROLGD\LQQFRPWRUUDQFHFD69HUPRQW beach communities, Downtown L.A., and all major $YH7RUUDQFH Southern California attractions and event venues. Sunrise Hotel TMD A great hotel for business or pleasure. With easy VXQULVHVDQSHGURFRP6+DUERU%OYG access to three major freeways, you’re 15 minutes Marina del Rey Hotel 6DQ3HGUR away from LAX, and Downtown Los Angeles. marinadelreyhotel.com, 13534 Bali Way, We are across from the USS IOWA Battleship, Endless SoCal fun begins short drives away to Marina del Rey 90292, 310.301.1000 Maritime museum and Ports O’ Call marketplace. beaches, Hollywood, and Disneyland® Park. The Marina del Rey Hotel is a newly renovated Our hotel is the closest one to the World Cruise four-diamond resort located on the water four Center, where the major cruise lines dock. Holiday Inn Los Angeles miles south of Santa Monica and four miles north International Airport (LAX) TMD of LAX. Close to Venice, Hollywood, and Southern Super 8 Los Angeles Airport TMD KROLGD\LQQFRPOD[LD6/D&LHQHJD%OYG California attractions. VXSHUOD[FRP$LUSRUW%OYG/RV$QJHOHV /RV$QJHOHV 90045, 310.670.2900 Renovated with 405 spacious guest rooms, Marina del Rey Marriott Super 8 Los Angeles is located one mile from meeting space for 350, full-service restaurant/ PDUULRWWFRPOD[PE$GPLUDOW\:D\ Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). We bar, on-site catering. Wi-Fi included in hotel, Marina del Rey 90292, 310.301.3000 offer free SuperStart Breakfast, free wireless 24-hour LAX shuttle, and parking. Package rates Experience the newly renovated Marina del Rey high-speed Internet, 24-hour coffee and tea with breakfast available. Marriott, where our contemporary style meets the in lobby, guest coin-operated laundry, and free laid-back atmosphere of Southern California. airport shuttle.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 123 Accommodations

» HOTELS, CONTINUED

Terranea Resort Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Best Western Plus Dragon Gate terranea.com, 100 Terranea Way, Hotel Inn TMD Rancho Palos Verdes 90275, 877.881.1535 fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire, 9500 Wilshire dragongateinn.com, 818 N. Hill St., Terranea Resort is Los Angeles’ premier Blvd., Beverly Hills 90212, 310.275.5200 Los Angeles 90012, 213.617.3077 oceanfront destination, featuring luxury A Four Seasons Hotel surrounded by elegant Uniquely situated in the heart of historic accommodations, award-winning golf, spa, and shops and fine restaurants, located at Wilshire Chinatown and minutes to the Los Angeles dining, as well as outdoor adventures. Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. Convention Center and area attractions.

Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel Comfort Inn - Los Angeles/ torrancemarriott.com, 3635 Fashion Way, luxehotels.com/rodeodrive, 360 N. Rodeo Dr., West Sunset Blvd. Torrance 90503, 310.316.3636 Beverly Hills 90210, 310.273.0300 losangelescomfortinn.com, 2717 W. Sunset Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach presents Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel is a boutique hotel Blvd., Los Angeles 90026, 213.413.8222 a unique location for events/meetings that ideally situated for jetsetters and planners alike, Free USA Today, gated garage, and local calls. masterfully blends a bustling local neighborhood and combines classic warmth with minimal chic Sightseeing tours depart daily. Located on famous with local craft breweries and the chic Del Amo and the relaxed spirit of Southern California with Sunset Boulevard between Downtown L.A. Fashion Center, just blocks from the beach! the elegance of Beverly Hills. and Hollywood.

Travelodge Hotel at LAX TMD Montage Beverly Hills Courtyard Los Angeles travelodgelax.com, 5547 W. Century Blvd., montagehotels.com/beverlyhills, 225 N. Canon L.A. LIVE TMD Los Angeles 90045, 310.649.4000 Dr., Beverly Hills 90210, 310.860.7800 marriott.com/laxld, 901 W. Olympic Blvd., Located in the heart of Beverly Hills and steps Los Angeles 90015, 213.443.9222 Vagabond Inn San Pedro TMD from Rodeo Drive, Montage Beverly Hills provides Book a stay at the Courtyard Los Angeles vagabondinn.com/california/vagabond-inn-san- genuine care in creating experiences at the L.A. LIVE, just 17 miles from LAX and across pedro.aspx, 215 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro 90731, hotel’s acclaimed spa, rooftop pool, exquisite from live entertainment and restaurants. Indulge 310.831.8911 restaurants, and spacious guest rooms. in spacious guest rooms, on-site dining options, Vagabond Inn San Pedro in San Pedro is located outdoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. near the 110 Freeway and is just minutes to Ports The Peninsula Beverly Hills peninsula.com, 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., O’ Call Village, the San Pedro Harbor, cruise ships, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Beverly Hills 90212, 310.551.2888 flights and boats to Catalina, Cabrillo Marine Los Angeles Downtown TMD Voted as the #1 City Hotel in Los Angeles for Aquarium, and the World Cruise Center. doubletreeladowntown.com, 120 S. Los Angeles 2019 by Travel + Leisure, The Peninsula Beverly St., Los Angeles 90012, 213.629.1200 westdrift Manhattan Beach Hills offers a stunning rooftop pool and 195 guest The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles westdrift.com, 1400 Parkview Ave., rooms, including 38 suites and 17 villas nestled Downtown features an exciting location and richly Manhattan Beach 90266, 310.546.7511 within lush tropical gardens. appointed guest rooms with a sophisticated décor westdrift delivers the sophistication of a true blue Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills rich in comforts. Escape to the tranquility and East Coast classic blended with the laid-back feel viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/beverlyhills, beauty of our rooftop Kyoto Garden. of coastal California, effortlessly melding breezy 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills 90210, outdoor vibes with the sophistication of SoCal Downtown Los Angeles 310.278.3344 TMD coastal living. Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills is renowned Proper Hotel properhotel.com, 1100 Broadway, Los Angeles for its unquestioned privacy and legendary TMD 90015, 305.680.8051 Westin Los Angeles Airport excellence. Newly renovated and reimagined westinlosangelesairport.com, 5400 W. Century Downtown L.A. Proper will offer 148 guest rooms, into an all-suite hideaway, creating a new era of Blvd., Los Angeles 90045, 310.216.5858 two restaurants, Signature suites, a rooftop with modern luxury. Featuring guest rooms and luxury suites restaurant and outdoor pool, and unique event with new décor, accessories, and Westin’s “The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills spaces. Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin will Heavenly Bed.” waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com, 9850 Wilshire provide sustainable market-driven offerings. Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210 TMD Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills offers a combination Dunes Inn Wilshire Beverly Hills of true luxury for discerning travelers; an urban dunesinnwilshire.com, 4300 Wilshire Blvd., respite in the heart of Beverly Hills. Featuring Los Angeles 90010, 323.938.3616 Avalon Hotel unparalleled amenities—epitomizing the finest in Situated in the city center, this motel is close to avalonbeverlyhills.com, 9400 W. Olympic Blvd., California lifestyle. Paramount Studios, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Beverly Hills 90212, 310.277.5221 Dolby Theater®. Local attractions also include Situated in a residential pocket of Beverly Hills TCL Chinese Theatre and La Brea Tar Pits. and moments from the finest dining, shopping, Downtown/L.A. Metro TMD and attractions. Ace Hotel Downtown Freehand Los Angeles TMD thefreehand.com/losangeles, 416 W. 8th St., Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows Los Angeles acehotel.com/losangeles, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90014, 213.612.0021 dorchestercollection.com/en/los-angeles/ Freehand was created for adventurers from the-beverly-hills-hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90015, 213.623.3233 Ace Hotel Downtown L.A. features 182 rooms and around the world. We offer innovative design by Beverly Hills 90210, 310.276.2251 Roman & Williams, a rooftop pool, award-winning For over a century, this iconic hotel has been the suites, L.A. Chapter restaurant, Upstairs lounge, and the Theatre at Ace Hotel, formerly the United food and beverage by Broken Shaker and chef spot to see and be seen and revel in splendid Alex Chang. luxury. Situated on 12 lush acres in the center Artists Theatre, for private events, concerts, and film screenings. of Beverly Hills, it offers privacy, tranquility, and Garden Suite Hotel & Resort TMD timeless Hollywood glamour. America’s Best Value Inn gardensuitehotel.com, 681 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 90005, 213.383.0000 Beverly Hilton (Downtown East) TMD americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv. beverlyhilton.com, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Hilton Checkers Los Angeles TMD Beverly Hills 90210, 310.274.7777 cfm?idp=1640, 1123 W. 7th St., www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton- The iconic Beverly Hilton offers the ingredients Los Angeles 90017, 213.624.8474 checkers-los-angeles-laxchhf/index.html, 535 S. for a glittering getaway. From newly renovated A trendy inn located in the heart of Downtown Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.0000 guest rooms that evoke a glamorous residential L.A. Rooms featuring environment- and allergy- Located in Downtown’s Financial District, the feel to dazzling red-carpet events, the hotel friendly hardwood floors. The front desk is open hotel has recently undergone a multimillion-dollar remains the place to see and be seen. 24 hours a day. transformation! Offering well-appointed guest Avenue Hotel LA TMD rooms and meeting space, including a rooftop avenuehotella.com, 321 N. Vermont Ave., featuring the city’s skyline. Los Angeles 90004, 323.665.0344 Located in the historical Los Feliz district of TMD L.A. Tourism Marketing District Hotel Los Angeles, close to Griffith Park, just east of Hollywood.

124 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express-Los Angeles JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles The Metric Hotel Downtown West TMD L.A. LIVE TMD metrichotel.com, 285 Lucas Ave., Los Angeles ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxjw-jw-marriott- 90026, 213.481.8181 los-angeles/laxwd/hoteldetail, 611 S. Westlake los-angeles-la-live, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., TripAdvisor’s best value hotel in Los Angeles. Ave., Los Angeles 90057, 213.483.6363 Los Angeles 90015, 213.765.8600 Centrally located 1.5 miles from the L.A. Centrally located to business and shopping With its central location in Downtown Los Angeles, Convention Center and 15 minutes from districts, Metro Rail station, and the Los Angeles JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE provides a level of Hollywood. Low rates include free Wi-Fi and Convention Center. comfort and personal service within a unique parking. Highly rated on TripAdvisor. hotel environment near STAPLES Center, Hollywood Inn Express South TMD Microsoft Theater, and L.A. Convention Center. Metro Plaza Hotel TMD Hollywoodinnexpresssouth.com, 141 metroplazahotel.us, 711 N. Main St., N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles 90026, Kawada Hotel TMD Los Angeles 90012, 213.680.0200 213.413.6699 kawadahotel.com, 200 S. Hill St., Los Angeles Welcome to the Metro Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown 90012, 213.621.4455 an international metropolitan hotel conveniently Los Angeles. Treat yourself to the Hollywood Inn The Kawada Hotel offers urban European- located in the very heart of Los Angeles, the City Express South for all your travel needs. style rooms at affordable rates. With in-room of Angels. Our business guests have come to kitchenettes and laundry facilities on premises, consider us a first-tier business hotel. Hotel Figueroa TMD we understand the need for the comforts of home KRWHOÞJXHURDFRP6)LJXHURD6W while on vacation. Millennium Biltmore Hotel TMD Los Angeles 90015, 213.627.8971 millenniumhotels.com/usa/millennium Hotel Figueroa was restored to its 1920s Spanish The L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown TMD biltmorelosangeles, 506 S. Grand Ave., Colonial splendor in 2018 and boasts 268 rooms WKHODKRWHOFRP6)LJXHURD6W Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.1011 and suites designed with comfortable elegance Los Angeles 90071, 213.617.1133 Home to presidents, celebs, and Oscars since and in-room technology. With two restaurants, a Luxury property conveniently located in the heart 1923, Millennium Biltmore Hotel features 70,000 grand lobby and breathtaking pool area. of Downtown Los Angeles. Close to museums, square feet of opulent meeting and banquet shopping, and transportation. space; 683 distinct, refurbished guest rooms; Hotel Indigo Los Angeles iconic restaurants; bars; cafe; indoor pool; and gym. Downtown TMD L.A. Midtown Hotel TMD KRWHOLQGLJRODFRP)UDQFLVFR6W losangelesbestwestern.com, 603 S. New Miyako Hotel Los Angeles TMD Los Angeles 90017, 213.232.8800 Hampshire Ave., Los Angeles 90005, miyakola.com, 328 E. 1st St., Los Angeles The 18-story Hotel Indigo is one block from 213.385.4444 90012, 213.617.2000 L.A. LIVE, which contains over 5 million square Best Western Plus L.A. Midtown is located in the Conveniently located in the Little Tokyo of feet of retail, restaurants, bars, sports, and heart of Los Angeles, minutes away from nearby Downtown Los Angeles, just blocks from City Hall concert venues. Our pool deck and Skybar have tourist attractions, beaches, and malls. The hotel and Walt Disney Concert Hall. The style of the tremendous views over Downtown Los Angeles. is a good fit for business and leisure travelers. décor and facilities is modern yet sophisticated with Japanese-inspired rooms. Hotel Normandie LA TMD LEVEL Furnished Living TMD hotelnormandiela.com, 605 S. Normandie Ave., stayinglevel.com, 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles New Seoul Hotel TMD Los Angeles 90005, 213.388.8138 90014, 213.873.8400 newseoulhotel.com, 2666 W. Olympic Blvd., A historic style architecture was designed and LEVEL Furnished Living Downtown Los Angeles Los Angeles 90006, 213.381.6262 built in the 1920s by famed architects Walker & consists of 303 fully furnished suites/apartments Eisen. This boutique has seen over eight decades that blend the comfort of residential living with The NoMad Hotel Los Angeles TMD of personalities and has established itself as an the convenience of luxury hotel services and thenomadhotel.com/los-angeles, 649 S. Olive St., icon in Los Angeles. state-of-the-art amenities. Los Angeles 90014, 213.358.0000 On the corner of 7th and Olive Streets in Hotel Solaire Los Angeles TMD Line Hotel TMD Downtown L.A., the NoMad Los Angeles takes hotelsolairelosangeles.com, 1710 W. 7th St., thelinehotel.com, 3515 Wilshire Blvd., residence in the historical Giannini Building. Los Angeles 90017, 213.616.3000 Los Angeles 90010, 213.381.7411 Formerly known as the original Bank of Italy, the The new Hotel Solaire delivers boutique, The Line is a hotel collaboration by the Sydell hotel features 241 rooms and four restaurants. eco-friendly style at a rate you can afford—and Group with modern interiors by Sean Knibb, food all amidst the vibrant entertainment, nightlife, and and beverage by L.A.’s own Roy Choi, nightlife O Hotel Los Angeles TMD attractions of L.A. We cater to both convention by Koreatown natives, Houston brothers, and a RKRWHOJURXSFRP6)ORZHU6W and leisure travelers alike. lifestyle boutique shop by Poketo. Los Angeles 90017, 213.623.9904 A serene haven for the business traveler, urbanite The Hoxton Downtown LA TMD Los Angeles Athletic Club TMD and out-of-towner, Orchid Hotel (O Hotel) offers thehoxton.com/california/downtown-la/ laac.com, 431 W. 7th St., Los Angeles 90014, 68 deluxe rooms with upgraded comforts, and hotels, 1060 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90015, 213.625.2211 gracious and efficient service expected of 213.458.0972 Deluxe city club built in 1912. Luxurious rooms, well-tended boutique establishments. 174 rooms spread over 10 stories, looking out extensive athletic facilities, and elegant dining. onto neon-drenched Broadway. Three restaurants Omni Los Angeles Hotel TMD and bars to park yourself in a cozy chair, and five Luxe City Center Hotel TMD omnilosangeles.com, 251 S. Olive St., meeting rooms surrounding a pantry for all sweet OX[HFLW\FHQWHUFRP6)LJXHURD6W Los Angeles 90012, 213.617.3300 treats and goodies. Los Angeles 90015, 213.748.1291 Prestigious four-diamond hotel atop Bunker Hill Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles at California Plaza adjacent to MOCA and walking InterContinental Los Angeles across the street from the Los Angeles distance to The Broad, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown TMD Convention Center and STAPLES Center. and close proximity to the Civic Center, L.A. LIVE, dtla.intercontinental.com, 900 Wilshire Blvd., and Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles 90017, 213.688.7777 Madison Hotel TMD Set in the tallest building west of Chicago, madisonhotel.biz, 423 E. 7th St., Los Angeles Oxford Palace Hotel TMD InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown 90014, 213.622.1508 oxfordhotel.com, 745 S. Oxford Ave., redefines the city skyline, providing an elevated Los Angeles 90005, 213.389.8000 perspective from accommodations to dining, for The Mayfair Hotel Los Angeles TMD travelers and locals alike. mayfairla.com, 1256 W. 7th St., Los Angeles Ramada Los Angeles Downtown 90017, 213.632.1200 West TMD JJ Grand Hotel TMD The Mayfair Hotel, a hidden gem in Downtown the.ramada.com/34093, 1901 W. Olympic Blvd., jjgrandhotel.com, 620 S. Harvard Blvd., offering new contemporary style and modern Los Angeles 90006, 213.385.7141 Los Angeles 90005, 213.383.3000 aesthetics built in the roaring 1920s. The hotel Minutes from Downtown L.A., L.A. Convention JJ Grand Hotel is located at Harvard in a new is minutes away from public transportation and Center, STAPLES Center, Nokia Theater, and rising center of Great Los Angeles’ finance and surrounded with restaurants and shopping. Hollywood. Guests can stay in shape in our gym commerce. JJ Grand Hotel provides service, and pool. Enjoy a drink at Bar & Grill SPOT. Free comfort and warmth during your stay. Bring Wi-Fi. Banquet space. Parking free. success to your business events in our hotel.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 125 Accommodations

» HOTELS, CONTINUED Ramada Wilshire Center TMD Super 8 Motel - Los Angeles Days Inn Hollywood TMD ramada.com/hotels/california/los-angeles/ super8losangeles.com, 1341 W. Sunset Blvd., daysinn.com/hotels/california/hollywood/days- ramada-wilshire-center/hotel-overview, Los Angeles 90026, 213.250.2233 inn-hollywood-near-universal-studios/hotel- 3900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010, Centrally located next to Dodger Stadium, overview, 7023 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 213.736.5222 Universal Studios HollywoodTM, Downtown L.A., 90028, 323.464.8344 Our Ramada is located in Koreatown and in the and TCL Chinese Theatre. heart of the Wilshire Center Business District. Dixie Hollywood Hotel TMD We are walking distance to the Red Line subway Tuscan Garden Inn TMD thedixiehollywood.com, 5410 Hollywood Blvd., system and 10 minutes from Beverly Hills, 2200 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90006, Los Angeles 90027, 323.463.7171 Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, and the 213.385.4191 Los Angeles Convention Center. Dream Hollywood Hotel TMD USC Hotel TMD dreamhotels.com/hollywood, 6417 Selma Ave., The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles TMD uschotel.usc.edu, 3540 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90028, 323.844.6417 ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/los-angeles, Los Angeles 90007, 833.2.BOOK.USC Dream Hollywood is an ultra-luxury hotel located 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015, Features 240 refurnished and tastefully on the corner of Selma Ave. and Cahuenga Blvd. 213.743.8800 appointed guest rooms, centrally located to many The design blends hyper-chic, yet comfortable, Experience The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, located major Southern California attractions and 15,000 178 rooms and suites with an irresistible rooftop at L.A. LIVE. This luxurious hotel, reimagined square feet of banquet facilities for any type of pool, restaurant, and lounge. in 2019, features panoramic views, spa, and celebration or business function. exclusive access to sports, entertainment, and Dunes Inn Sunset TMD world-class cuisine. Vagabond Inn Los Angeles USC TMD dunesinnsunset.com, 5625 Sunset Blvd., vagabondinn.com/california/vagabond-inn-los- Los Angeles 90028, 323.467.5171 Rodeway Inn Los Angeles angeles-at-usc.aspx, 3101 S. Figueroa St., Near Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dolby Theatre®, Convention Center Hotel TMD Los Angeles 90007, 213.746.1531 Universal Studios HollywoodTM, TCL Chinese laconventioninn.com, 1904 W. Olympic Blvd., Theatre, Griffith Park Observatory, sporting Los Angeles 90006, 213.380.9393 The Wayfarer Downtown LA TMD events, Paramount Pictures, Museum Row, and Newly remodeled hotel in the heart of Downtown wayfarerdtla.com, 813 S. Flower St., Metro Rail. LA. Near the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles 90017, 424.220.9241 STAPLES Center, and the LA Fashion District. More than a new hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood TMD The Wayfarer is a new way to experience the godfreyhotelhollywood.com, 1400 Cahuenga Rotex Hotel TMD city. A place for the curious and courageous to Blvd., Los Angeles 90028, 323.380.6111 rotexhotelcondo.com, 3411 W. Olympic Blvd., dig deeper, finding inspiration in every unscripted Located in the heart of Hollywood, the new Los Angeles 90019, 323.734.7373 adventure. No guidebooks required. Godfrey Hotel features 220 guest rooms, a rooftop with an indoor-outdoor bar, pool, and various event Royal Park Hotel TMD Westin Bonaventure Hotel spaces. The hotel also features About Last Knife, a royalparkla.com, 1906 W. 3rd St., & Suites TMD chef-driven, three-meal restaurant. Los Angeles 90057, 213.483.6681 thebonaventure.com, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90071, 213.624.1000 Hampton Inn and Suites Sheraton Grand Los Angeles TMD One of the most photographed buildings in the Los Angeles/Hollywood TMD sheratongrandlosangeles.com, 711 S. Hope St., world and widely recognized as a masterpiece in 1133 Vine St., Los Angeles 90038, Los Angeles 90017, 213.488.3500 contemporary hotel design. The hotel is known for 323.952.6900 Located in the new pulse of Downtown L.A.: its outstanding service, quality food and beverage, Hampton Inn and Suites Los Angeles/Hollywood The Bloc. From our welcoming lobby and open-air and L.A.’s largest ballroom. is located near all of Hollywood’s best attractions. Deck to our top-floor Club Lounge, every area in Within a half mile, you’ll find the Walk of Fame, our hotel has been activated by our $75 million TCL Chinese Theatre, the Wax Museum, revitalization. Hollywood Pantages Theater, and Paramount Studios. Best Western Hollywood TMD Silver Lake Hotel TMD TMD Highland Gardens Hotel hotelsilverlakela.com/index.html, Plaza Inn highlandgardenshotel.com, 7047 Franklin Ave., bestwestern.com/hollywoodplazainn, 250 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles 90004, Los Angeles 90028, 323.850.0536 2011 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood 90068, 213.639.1920 Situated in Hollywood, this hotel is close to 323.851.1800 TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theater®, and Standard Downtown LA TMD Located in the heart of Hollywood, within walking Hollywood & Highland Center. Also nearby are distance of area attractions. standardhotels.com/downtown-la, 550 S. Flower the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Walk of Fame. St., Los Angeles 90071, 213.892.8080 Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/ The Standard DTLA is a hotel designed with Hotel TMD sophistication and a sense of playfulness. With a Hollywood TMD bestwestern.com/hollywoodhillshotel, 6141 popular rooftop pool and bar offering panoramic losangelesHollywood.hgi.com, 2005 Franklin Ave., Hollywood 90028, 323.464.5181 views of Downtown L.A., we have revolutionized N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90068, the concept of a boutique lifestyle hotel. TMD 323.876.8600 BLVD Hotel & Suites Enjoy all Hilton has to offer in the heart of blvdhotels.com, 2010 N. Highland Ave., TMD Hollywood. Walk to shopping, entertainment, and Stillwell Hotel Los Angeles 90068, 323.874.4300 stillwellhotellosangeles.com, 838 Grand Ave., dining: Hollywood Bowl, TCL Chinese Theatre, The BLVD Hotel & Suites has the intimate Los Angeles 90017, 213.627.1151 Walk of Fame, Pantages Theatre, and El Capitan. appeal of a boutique hotel with California-cool Situated in Los Angeles, this hotel is close to Short drive to Universal Studios HollywoodTM. characteristics. Its Highland location places you Los Angeles Central Public Library, Nokia walking distance away and close proximity to Theater, and STAPLES Center. Also nearby are Hilton Los Angeles/ many iconic Hollywood attractions. the Los Angeles Convention Center and Walt Universal City TMD Disney Concert Hall. TMD universalcity.hilton.com, 555 Universal Chateau Marmont Hollywood Dr., Universal City 91608, TMD chateaumarmont.com, 8221 W. Sunset Blvd., 818.506.2500 Super 8 Los Angeles/Alhambra West Hollywood 90046, 323.656.1010 super8.com/hotels/california/los-angeles/ AAA Four Diamond Award and Green Seal Gold- ® super-8-los-angeles-alhambra/hotel-overview, TMD Level certified hotel steps from Universal Studios 5350 S. Huntington Dr., Los Angeles 90032, Coral Sands Hotel Hollywood. Walking distance to Universal CityWalk® coralsands-la.com, 1730 N Western Ave., 323.225.2310 Hollywood’s shops, dining, and entertainment. Los Angeles 90027, 323.467.5141 Serene surroundings; Universal Studios HollywoodTM, 495 guest rooms and 35,000 square feet Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel NBC Studio, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo meeting space. is close to Barnsdall Art Park, Hollywood Walk Drive, TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood Walk of of Fame, and Dolby Theater®. Also nearby are Fame, and the Wax Museum are minutes away. Hollywood Bowl and TCL Chinese Theatre. The Commerce Casino and Bicycle Club is 10 minutes away.

126 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Accommodations

Hollywood Hotel - The Hotel Motel 6 Hollywood TMD Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village of Hollywood TMD motel6hollywood.com, 1738 Whitley Ave., fourseasons.com/westlakevillage, Two Dole Dr., thehollywoodhotel.com, 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90028, 323.464.6006 Westlake Village 91362, 818.575.3000 Los Angeles 90029, 323.746.0448 In the heart of downtown Hollywood, this Voted #1 Hotel in Southern California by Condé Introducing Hollywood Hotel—where California hotel is a five-minute walk from the Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards in 2014, contemporary accommodations meet famous Walk of Fame and the Hollywood/ 2015, and 2017, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake quintessential Hollywood glamour. Los Angeles’ Highland underground. All guest rooms include Village offers an idyllic Los Angeles retreat just premier vacation destination. Featuring beautifully free Wi-Fi. 20 minutes from the beaches of Malibu. appointed guest rooms and wonderful hotel amenities, pool. Quality Inn Hollywood TMD Hilton Garden Inn Montebello qualityinn.com/hotel-Hollywood-california-cab20, montebello.hgi.com, 801 N. Via San Clemente, Hollywood Orchid Suites 1520 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles 90028 Montebello 90640, 323.724.5900 orchidsuites.com, 1753 Orchid Ave., The Quality Inn in Hollywood is a corporate/ Overlooking the first tee of the Montebello Los Angeles 90028, 323.874.9678 leisure-oriented hotel with spacious rooms. Country Club Golf Course, just minutes from With a great location in Hollywood, this AAA- Free breakfast. Downtown Los Angeles and many major approved family hotel is an excellent value with attractions. fully equipped kitchens, secure parking garage, Retan Hotel TMD continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, rooms4youinhollywood.com, 1732 Whitley Ave., Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles and heated swimming pool. Los Angeles 90028, 323.462.9257 glendalelosangeles.place.hyatt.com, 225 W. Wilson Ave., Glendale 91203, 747.272.1710 The Hollywood Roosevelt TMD Sheraton Universal TMD New Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles offers thehollywoodroosevelt.com, 7000 Hollywood sheratonuniversal.com, 333 Universal 179 rooms, a casual atmosphere, and practical Blvd., Hollywood 90028, 323.466.7000 Hollywood Dr., Universal City 91608, amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour The Hollywood Roosevelt is a complete lifestyle 818.980.1212 food offerings. Convenient to Dodger Stadium, TM destination, fusing entertainment, art, culture, Enjoy the luxury of the Sheraton Universal. Be Universal Studios Hollywood , and Hollywood design, and music all around the property while seen in the edgy lobby bar. Refresh in the pool. Burbank Airport. providing a glimpse at its storied past. Re-energize at the fitness center. Complimentary trams to Universal Studios HollywoodTM and Pacific Palms Resort Hollywood Travelodge TMD Universal CityWalk® Hollywood. SDFLÞFSDOPVUHVRUWFRP2QH,QGXVWU\+LOOV3NZ\ hollywoodtravelodge.com, 1401 N. Vermont &LW\RI,QGXVWU\ Ave., Hollywood 90027, 323.665.5735 Sunset West Hotel TMD Full-service IACC-certified conference resort Hotel is near the Red Metro line; all Hollywood sunsetwesthotel.com, 7212 W. Sunset Blvd., central to all Southern California attractions and and Downtown Los Angeles attractions are Los Angeles 90046, 323.874.6700 airports. 45,000 square feet of meeting space. easily accessible. Located on Sunset Boulevard in the middle of On-site golf, two restaurants, luxury spa, fitness Hollywood. Universal Studios HollywoodTM is just center, and hilltop guest pool. Hotel Hollywood 3.8 miles away. The hotel features continental thehotelhollywood.com, 6364 Yucca St., breakfast and an outdoor pool. Queen Mary Los Angeles 90028, 843.814.8765 queenmary.com, 1126 Queen’s Hwy., Built in 1927, the historic boutique hotel offers 34 Super 8 Motel - Hollywood TMD Long Beach 90802, 877.342.0738 guest rooms and is located within walking distance super8.com/hotels/california/hollywood/ With an impressive history and tradition of of all major attractions that Hollywood offers. super-8-hollywood-la-area/hotel-overview?hotel_ excellence, the Queen Mary Hotel is more than a id=04224, 1536 N. Western Ave., Hollywood place to rest one’s head—it’s an entire experience. Kimpton Everly Hotel 90027, 323.467.3131 The ship is a trip back in time with art deco pieces Hollywood TMD Rooms with a view of the Hollywood Sign and and historical tours. everlyhotelhollywood.com, 1800 Argyle Ave., located near Universal Studios HollywoodTM, Los Angeles 90028, 213.279.3532 Hollywood Walk of Fame, and TCL Chinese Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood is a breath of Theatre. Conference Center fresh air in the midst of the world’s most storied sheratonfairplex.com, 601 W. McKinley Ave., neighborhood. The bright, open communal spaces W Hollywood Hotel & Pomona 91768, 909.622.2220 and effortlessly cool design evoke an immersive Residences TMD experience that begins with you. marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxwh-w-hollywood, Sheraton Los Angeles/San Gabriel 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028, sheratonlasangabriel.com, 303 E. Valley Blvd., Las Palmas Hotel TMD 323.798.1300 San Gabriel 91776, 626.639.0300 1738 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles 90028, W Hollywood encompasses the energy, dynamism, Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel is uniquely 323.464.9236 and excitement of Los Angeles. Located at the positioned to cater to business and leisure famous intersection of Hollywood and Vine, we travelers alike, international visitors, and events Loews Hollywood Hotel TMD place travelers in the heart of one of the city’s of all types, with luxurious accommodations, loewshotels.com/hollywood-hotel, most fabled and vital neighborhoods. world-class dining venues, and easy access to the 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood 90028, best of the Los Angeles area. 323.856.1200 Neighboring Regions Perfectly positioned at the iconic corner of Pasadena Hollywood & Highland, Loews Hollywood Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel at rises 20 floors and offers 628 guest rooms and Commerce Casino Hilton Pasadena suites. Enjoy unparalleled views of Hollywood cpccla.com, 6121 E. Telegraph Rd., Commerce pasadena.hilton.com, 168 S. Los Robles Ave., landmarks and surrounding L.A. 90040, 323.728.3600 Pasadena 91101, 626.577.1000 TMD Close to all the exciting action you’d expect Just completed a $25 million renovation to our Mama Shelter from Las Vegas! Lush gardens, water fountains, 296-guestroom hotel. Blocks from Old Town mamashelter.com, 6500 Selma Ave., and a grand entry will impress even the most Pasadena, L.A. Metro line, shopping, and dining Los Angeles 90028, 323.785.6600 discerning traveler. options. With 30,000 square feet of meeting Perched six stories in the heart of Hollywood, space and a full-service restaurant Corner Craft Mama Shelter L.A. provides a unique living Embassy Suites Hotel Kitchen Bar. environment. Enjoy our homemade meals or a Los Angeles - Downey cocktail on our rooftop and relax—you can sleep losangelesdowney.embassysuites.com, 8425 Langham Huntington, Pasadena, like a baby...Mama takes care of everything! Firestone Blvd., Downey 90241, 562.861.1900 Los Angeles All-suite, full-service hotel featuring 6,000 square langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/pasadena, feet of meeting space. Complimentary parking, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena 91106, breakfast, and nightly reception. Centrally located 626.568.3900 near many major attractions in the Los Angeles/ A Pasadena landmark since 1914, the iconic Orange County area. hotel captures the elegance of classic Southern TMD California. Located on 23 acres, the hotel L.A. Tourism Marketing District Hotel features award-winning dining, a luxurious spa, and 379 guest rooms, including cottages.

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 127 Accommodations

» HOTELS, CONTINUED

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel Oceana Budget Inn of North Hills TMD sheraton.com/pasadena, 303 E. Cordova St., hoteloceanasantamonica.com, 849 Ocean Ave., 9151 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills 91343, Pasadena 91101, 626.449.4000 Santa Monica 90403, 310.393.0486 818.894.4051 Adjacent to the Pasadena Convention Center, Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a direct trail steps away from Paseo Colorado and Old Town. to the sandy beach below, Oceana is Los Angeles’ Comfort Inn - Eagle Rock TMD 311 spacious guest rooms, Club Lounge, only all-suite luxury beach hotel. With 70 spacious comfortinner.com, 2300 Colorado Blvd., outdoor pool, fitness center. 10,000 square suites, Oceana provides all the comforts of a Los Angeles 90041, 323.256.1199 feet of meeting space. Complimentary Wi-Fi in modern beach home. The Comfort Inn Near Pasadena offer the most guest rooms. affordable rooms in the area and offers deluxe Shore Hotel rooms with one king bed, deluxe room with two Westin Pasadena shorehotel.com, 1515 Ocean Ave., beds, and deluxe large room with two beds and westin.com/pasadena, 191 N. Los Robles Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.458.1515 one queen sofa bed, handicapped-accessible Pasadena 91101, 626.792.2727 Located on famous Ocean Avenue, Shore Hotel rooms are also available. The Westin Pasadena is an upscale, property is the first and only newly built, sustainable hotel within walking distance of historic Old Town, in Santa Monica to be certified Gold with the U.S. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Universal - restaurants, museums, galleries, and shopping. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy N. Hollywood - Burbank TMD Our hotel features 23,000 square feet of meeting and Environmental Design (LEED). choicehotels.com/california/north-hollywood/ space, 350 guest rooms, and 18 suites. comfort-inn-hotels/ca849, 6147 Lankershim Shutters on the Beach Blvd., North Hollywood 91606, 818.769.6600 shuttersonthebeach.com, One Pico Blvd., Santa Monica Santa Monica 90405, 310.458.0030 Comfort Inn Near Warner TMD Comfort Inn–Santa Monica Casual elegance of a contemporary beach house, Center the ambience resonates with residential charm— woodlandhillsinn.com, 20157 Ventura Blvd., comfortinnsantamonica.com, 2815 Santa Monica perfectly situated for views of the coast. Woodland Hills 91364, 818.347.8080 Blvd., Santa Monica 90404, 310.828.5517 Our hotel is conveniently located two miles from Viceroy Santa Monica Santa Monica Beach, the pier, and downtown Courtyard by Marriott - viceroysantamonica.com, 1819 Ocean Ave., TMD Santa Monica. Please visit our website to view Woodland Hills Santa Monica 90401, 310.260.7500 marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxcw-courtyard-los- the complete listing of services and amenities: Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel fuses classic angeles-woodland-hills, 21101 Ventura Blvd., comfortinnsantamonica.com. sophistication and contemporary chic to create a Woodland Hills 91364, 818.999.2200 Fairmont Miramar Hotel thoroughly modern and uniquely luxurious Santa Courtyard Los Angeles Woodland Hills by Marriott, & Bungalows Monica boutique beach hotel and resort. a contemporary hotel perfect for both corporate fairmont.com/santamonica, 101 Wilshire Blvd., and leisure guests, is close to Warner Center with Santa Monica 90401, 310.576.7777 Wyndham Santa Monica-At the Pier easy access to U.S. Highway 101. wyndhamsantamonicapier.com, 120 Colorado Situated on five lush acres overlooking the Pacific Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.451.0676 Courtyard Los Angeles Ocean, the Fairmont Miramar is the ultimate TMD “urban resort” in the heart of Santa Monica. Sherman Oaks marriott.com/laxsf, 15433 Ventura Blvd.,

Georgian Hotel The Valley Sherman Oaks 91403, 818.981.5400 Courtyard Los Angeles Sherman Oaks offers the georgianhotel.com, 1415 Ocean Ave., Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Santa Monica 90401, 310.395.9945 TMD kind of warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere, and Center top-notch services sure to please business and A sparkling gem along the Santa Monica coast, airtelplaza.com, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys leisure travelers alike with unexpected amenities The Georgian Hotel is the original luxury Santa 91406, 818.263.8300 and 15,000 square feet of meeting space. Monica lodging—an epicenter of vintage glamour Upscale, full-service hotel. Oversize guest rooms and modern accommodation for the vacationer and suites. Centrally located to Universal Studios® and corporate guest alike. ® Extended Stay America - Hollywood, Universal CityWalk Hollywood, Los Angeles - Woodland Hills TMD Six Flags Magic Mountain, and the Getty Center. JW Marriott Santa Monica extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ca/los-angeles/ Le Merigot TMD woodland-hills, 20205 Ventura Blvd., Best Western Plus Carriage Inn Woodland Hills 91364, 818.710.1170 marriott.com/laxlm, 1740 Ocean Ave., 5525 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks 91411, Welcome to Extended StayAmerica Los Angeles - Santa Monica 90401, 310.395.9700 818.787.2300, bwcarriageinn.com Woodland Hills. Our hotel is designed especially Plan an oceanfront escape unlike any other at Ideal L.A. area accommodations for business trips, for longer stays with studios featuring fully the JW Marriott Le Merigot. Blending European family vacations, or weekend getaways. The pet- equipped kitchens and plenty of workspace... elegance with the vibrant lifestyle of Southern friendly guest rooms at the AAA three-diamond amenities you won’t find in a typical hotel room. California. Situated on Ocean Avenue, just steps Best Western Plus Carriage Inn blend all of the away from the beach. comforts and conveniences of home. Extended Stay America - TMD Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica Northridge Best Western Woodland Hills 19325 Londelius St., Northridge 91324, OHPHULGLHQGHOÞQDFRPHQOHPHULGLHQ3LFR TMD Inn 818.734.1787 Blvd., Santa Monica 90405, 310.399.9344 bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/best-western- Perched four blocks away from the Santa Monica woodland-hills-inn, 21830 Ventura Blvd., TMD shoreline, the AAA Four Diamond Le Méridien The Garland Woodland Hills 91364, 818.340.1000 thegarland.com, 4222 Vineland Ave., Delfina Santa Monica hotel is an elevated retreat The Best Western Woodland Hills Inn is North Hollywood 91602-3759, 818.980.8000 in the center of it all. conveniently located in Woodland Hills on The Garland is an urban oasis perfectly situated California’s famous Ventura Boulevard. Hotel minutes away from L.A.’s best attractions, large Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel guests will appreciate the variety of premier loewshotels.com/santa-monica, 1700 Ocean entertainment, and production studios—including dining and shopping options within walking Universal Studios HollywoodTM. Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.458.6700 distance from the hotel. Beachfront hotel within walking distance of the TMD Santa Monica Pier, fine dining, and world-class TMD Good Nite Inn Sylmar BLVD Hotel and Spa Studio City goodnite.com/sylmar, 12835 Encinitas Ave., shopping. blvdstudiocity.com, 10730 Ventura Blvd., Sylmar 91342, 818.362.8899 Studio City 91604, 818.623.9100 Just outside the exciting L.A. metropolis, the Ocean View Hotel The BLVD Hotel and Spa is located in Studio oceanviewsantamonica.com, 1447 Ocean Ave., Good Nite Inn Sylmar is the ideal spot for an City on Ventura Boulevard, which makes it a affordable and cozy hotel near the L.A. area. Upon Santa Monica 90401, 310.458.4888 perfect location for a family vacation to TM arriving, tall, green palms wave a welcome in front Universal Studios Hollywood —this theme of our three-story hotel. park is walking distance from our hotel.

TMD L.A. Tourism Marketing District Hotel

128 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles Hotel Mariposa TMD Palm Tree Inn TMD Burbank Airport TMD hotelmariposala.com, 12828 W. Riverside Dr., 8424 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills 91343, losangelesburbankairportsuites.hamptoninn.com, Los Angeles 91607, 267.648.2034 818.894.9261 7501 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank 91504, A new upscale boutique hotel opening soon, 818.768.1106 located in Sherman Oaks near top L.A. attractions. Paradise Lodge TMD Hampton Inn & Suites Burbank Airport hotel is 94 contemporary spacious rooms, Crafted 20128 Roscoe Blvd., Winnetka 91306, central to Universal Studios HollywoodTM and cocktail bar, courtyard with fireplace, live music, 818.341.7200 Hollywood, with newly renovated modern guest spa pool, and convenient on-site parking. rooms and a meeting venue for up to 60 people, Radisson Hotel Chatsworth TMD perfectly created solely for innovative people Howard Johnson Inn and Suites radisson.com/chatsworth-hotel-ca-91311/ like you. Reseda TMD usachac, 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd., hojoreseda.com, 7432 Reseda Blvd., Reseda Chatsworth 91311, 818.709.7054 Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/ 91335, 818.344.0324 Sherman Oaks TMD Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Reseda is well Ramada Inn Chatsworth TMD losangelesvannuyssuites.hamptoninn.com, air-conditioned/heated and also has handicap ramada.com/hotels/california/chatsworth/ 5638 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks 91411, rooms available. Meeting rooms with fax facility ramada-chatsworth/hotel-overview, 818.785.2211 are available for business travelers. The hotel 21340 Devonshire St., Chatsworth 91311, This family-friendly hotel is located in the business features sauna, whirlpool, steam room, deluxe 818.998.5289 district, where area attractions include California rooms, and suites. Ramada Chatsworth offers complimentary State University-Northridge and the Getty Museum. high-speed Internet, complimentary continental Regional attractions also include the Hollywood Hyatt Regency Westlake breakfast, and complimentary newspapers. It also Sign and Universal Studios HollywoodTM. westlake.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html, offers free parking. 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 91361, Hilton Woodland Hills TMD 805.557.1234 The Sherman Hotel TMD woodlandhills.hilton.com, 6360 Canoga Ave., Nestled between Los Angeles and Malibu lies theshermanhotel.com, 15485 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills 91367, 818.595.1000 the perfect blend of work and play. The Hyatt Sherman Oaks 91403, 818.646.3663 Ideally located in the west San Fernando Valley, Regency Westlake is the modern Mediterranean the beautiful Hilton Woodland Hills offers 326 hub for business travelers—completely Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel TMD deluxe guest rooms and suites and more than redesigned with your workflow in mind. slhotel.com, 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City 19,000 square feet of versatile meeting and 91604, 818.769.4700 banquet facilities. Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport Hotel St. George Motor Inn TMD Holiday Inn Express & Suites marriott.com/burap, 2500 N. Hollywood Way, stgeorgemotorinn.com, 19454 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills TMD Burbank 91505, 818.843.6000 Tarzana 91356, 818.345.6911 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ Across from the Hollywood/Burbank Airport, near Serving our community friends and family for more woodland-hills/laxwo/hoteldetail, 22617 Ventura all L.A. attractions, close to major highways, the than thirty years, the St. George has a relaxed Blvd., Woodland Hills 91364, 818.222.2299 perfect setting for California travel. Luxurious family atmosphere where hospitality is king. Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express, Woodland accommodations offer great value, excellent Hills. Conveniently located by the 101 freeway, our service, ideal for business and leisure. Star Light Inn TMD hotel is close to Universal Studios HollywoodTM, 7435 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka 91306, Malibu beaches, and L.A, ensuring convenience Mikado Hotel TMD 323.222.4949 for both business and leisure guests and groups. mikadohotels.com, 12600 Riverside Dr., Valley Village 91607, 818.763.9141 Staybridge Suites Chatsworth TMD Holiday Inn Express IHG, Best Western is a family of hotel owners and ichotelsgroup.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/ Van Nuys TMD hospitality professionals from around the world chatsworth/cwhca/hoteldetail, 21902 Lassen St., ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ in corporate offices, reservation centers, and Chatsworth 91311, 818.773.0707 van-nuys/laxvn/hoteldetail, 8244 Orion Ave., individual hotels all focused on delivering the best Van Nuys 91406, 818.989.5010 value, quality, and superior customer service. Studio 6 Van Nuys TMD Conveniently located off the 405 freeway staystudio6.com/reservations/motel_detail. that connects to the 101 and 5 freeways. Motel 6 Canoga Park TMD aspx?num=5035, 13561 Sherman Way, Complimentary high-speed Internet, Hot Smart motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail. Van Nuys 91405, 818.780.0558 buffet breakfast and parking. New fitness center, aspx?num=4240, 7132 De Soto Ave., Stay at this Van Nuys aparthotel within the area business center, and outside pool. IHG rewards. Canoga Park 91303, 818.883.6666 of Universal Studios HollywoodTM and Warner Motel 6 Canoga Park is located within walking Bros. Studio. Holiday Inn Express distance of area restaurants. Shopping is nearby. North Hollywood TMD California’s beaches are only 11 miles and Studio City Court Yard Hotel TMD hiexpress.com/northhollywood, 11350 Burbank Universal Studios HollywoodTM 16 miles. Enjoy our universalstay.com, 12933 Ventura Blvd., Blvd., North Hollywood 91601, 818.821.8031 outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms. Studio City 91604, 818.789.6900 Located just three miles from Universal Studios® Hollywood and Burbank Airport, we offer Motel 6 Los Angeles - Van Nuys/ Studio Lodge TMD comfortable rooms with buffet breakfast and Sepulveda TMD 11254 Vanowen St., North Hollywood 91605, Wi-Fi Internet Access included, and all rooms motel6.com, 15711 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills 818.760.1194 feature a mini refrigerator, microwave, and safe box. 91343, 818.894.9341 Super 8 Canoga Park TMD Hometown Inn TMD Motel 6 Van Nuys TMD super8.com/hotels/california/canoga-park/ hometowninnsnorthhills.com, 9401 Sepulveda motel6.com/en/motels.ca.van-nuys.4538.html, super-8-canoga-park/hotel-overview, Blvd., North Hills 91343, 818.892.0751 6909 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys 91405, 7631 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park Hometown Inn has 64 units and is one of the top 818.787.5400 91304, 818.883.0240 lodging choices in the city of North Hills. Our goal Situated in Canoga Park, this motel is in the same is to deliver tremendous value by offering quality Oakwood Apartments TMD area as California State University-Northridge. service at discount prices with our competitive oakwood.com/furnished-apartments/furnished/ Regional attractions also include the Getty daily and extended stay rates. us/ca/woodland-hills/prop25165.html, Museum. 22122 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills 91367, Hotel Amarano 877.902.0832 Travel Inn TMD hotelamarano.com, 322 N. Pass Ave., Burbank This beautifully landscaped 20-acre property is 8525 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills 91343, 91505, 818.842.8887 conveniently located in close proximity to multiple 818.894.5721 Luxury Burbank hotel located in the heart of the business centers, a wide variety of shopping entertainment capital of the world. Guests are choices at the Westfield Topanga mall, and an Travelodge Chatsworth TMD welcomed with personalized service, elegant room abundance of dining options throughout the 21603 Devonshire St., Chatsworth 91311, accommodations, and an intimate atmosphere. Woodland Hills area. 818.998.8888

DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM 129 Accommodations

» HOTELS, CONTINUED Travelodge Sylmar TMD The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Marriott TMD travelodgesylmar.com, 14955 Roxford St., Beverly Hills marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxbv-marriott-los- Sylmar 91342, 818.367.0141 thelondonwesthollywood.com, 1020 N. San angeles-beverly-hills, 1150 S. Beverly Dr., Travelodge Sylmar offers a high standard of Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, Los Angeles 90035, 310.553.6561 value and convenience to both business and 310.854.1111 Easy walk to Rodeo Drive, Century City, and leisure travelers. The beautiful Sylmar, California, The London West Hollywood is a 226-room, Wilshire business district. Rooms offer city view. setting provides quiet, secluded relaxation while all-suite luxury hotel featuring the largest remaining close to Six Flags Magic Mountain, accommodations (726 square feet) in the city. Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa TMD Hurricane Harbor, and all other major attractions Steps from the Sunset Strip, the London offers beverlyhillsplazahotel.com, 10300 Wilshire Blvd., and parks. award-winning service in a modern setting. Los Angeles 90024, 310.275.5575 All-suites hotel featuring modern European décor Vagabond Inn - Sylmar TMD Mondrian overlooking a garden oasis. vagabondinn.com/vagabond-inn-sylmar, morganshotelgroup.com, 8440 Sunset Blvd., 12775 Encinitas Ave., Sylmar 91342, West Hollywood 90069, 323.650.8999 Beverly Inn 818.362.9491 Following an audacious $19 million renovation, beverlyinn.com, 7701 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles Mondrian Los Angeles introduces 236 newly 90036, 323.931.8108 Valley Inn & Conference Center TMD redesigned rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, Across from CBS Studios (for The Price Is Right valleyinnhotel.com, 10621 Sepulveda Blvd., luxuriously appointed marble bathrooms, and tapings), tourist areas; central to major attractions. Mission Hills 91345, 818.891.1868 24-hour room service. Southern California is the place to go for those Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel TMD seeking warm sunny weather, picture-perfect Pendry West Hollywood beverlylaurelmotorhotel.com, 8018 Beverly Blvd., coastlines, and exciting theme parks and pendry.com/west-hollywood, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 323.651.2441 entertainment. Host your next conference, banquet, Los Angeles 90069, 310.928.9000 or wedding in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Bevonshire Lodge Motel Petit Ermitage bevonshire.com, 7575 Beverly Blvd., Warner Center Marriott Hotel TMD petitermitage.com, 8822 Cynthia St., Los Angeles 90036, 323.936.6154 warnercentermarriott.com, 21850 Oxnard St., West Hollywood 90069, 310.854.1114 Designed for the budget traveler with convenient Woodland Hills 91367, 818.887.4800 Inspired by the bohemian chic lifestyle and access to many of the major tourist locations in The newly re-energized Warner Center Marriott fashioned after a private pied-à-terre, Petit the Greater Los Angeles Area. is perfectly situated in the San Fernando Valley, Ermitage is an all-suite boutique hotel that adjacent to Westfield Topanga and The Village. features one of the most magical outdoor The Century Park Hotel Malibu beaches and Universal Studios HollywoodTM spaces in the city of angels. centuryparkla.com, 10330 W. Olympic Blvd., are all within a 30-minute drive. Los Angeles 90064, 310.553.1000 Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites - A tastefully appointed boutique hotel in West LA. West Hollywood Central to your favorite Los Angeles attractions. West Hollywood ramadaweho.com, 8585 Santa Monica Blvd., Each of our boutique hotel rooms greets you with West Hollywood 90069, 310.652.6400 warmth and clean, modern flair. 1 Hotel West Hollywood Recipient of Ramada’s President Award. 1hotels.com/west-hollywood, 8490 Sunset Blvd., Conveniently located on historic Route 66, Claremont Hotel TMD West Hollywood 90069, 310.424.1600 adjacent to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and L.A. claremonthotelwestwood.com, 1044 Triverton Ave., The first mission-driven luxury hotel brand, Minutes to Universal Studios HollywoodTM, Los Angeles 90024, 310.208.5957 1 Hotels is inspired by nature, combining Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Rodeo sustainable design with extraordinary comfort Drive, and The Grove. Courtyard by Marriott Century City and unrivaled service. Discover a sanctuary in the Beverly Hills TMD heart of L.A., with sweeping city views. Sunset Tower Hotel marriott.com/laxce, 10320 W. Olympic Blvd., sunsettowerhotel.com, 8358 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90064, 310.556.2777 Andaz West Hollywood West Hollywood 90069, 323.654.7100 Located in a central area in Los Angeles, walking andazwesthollywood.com, 8401 Sunset Blvd., This iconic art deco landmark was completely distance to the newly renovated Century City West Hollywood 90069, 323.656.1234 renovated and upgraded in 2018. The hotel Mall and only one mile to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Located on the world-famous Sunset Strip, Andaz features the Tower Bar Restaurant, Terrace Bar, Drive, three miles to UCLA in Westwood, and six West Hollywood delivers an innovative hospitality Joanna Vargas Salon, and Mansion Fitness Center. miles to the Santa Monica Pier. experience with attentive, uncomplicated service, featuring 239 guest rooms, rooftop pool, meeting, The West Hollywood EDITION Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles | and event spaces. editionhotels.com/west-hollywood, Westside 9040 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxcv-courtyard- Chamberlain West Hollywood 90069, 310.953.9899 los-angeles-westside, 6333 Bristol Pkwy., chamberlainwesthollywood.com, 190 guest rooms and suites, 20 luxury residences, Culver City 90230, 310.484.7000 1000 Westmount Dr., West Hollywood 6,500 square feet of event space. The hotel Courtyard Los Angeles | Westside reflects the 90069, 310.657.7400 boasts inspiring and sophisticated outlets that trendy and contemporary L.A. lifestyle. Located Located in West Hollywood amid the Sunset Strip, include a signature restaurant, lobby lounge, in Culver City, we sit at the gateway to everything our boutique hotel offers impeccable service. basement club, and expansive rooftop. L.A. has to offer. Full-service amenities and Unique ambience and convenient location make 12,000-plus square feet of meeting space! it an ideal choice for a long visit or a short L.A. getaway for business and leisure. Westside DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles- TMD Westside Elan Hotel Los Angeles AC Hotel Beverly Hills doubletree1.hilton.com, 6161 W. Centinela Ave., acbeverlyhills.com, 6399 Wilshire Blvd., elanhotel.com, 8435 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles Culver City 90230, 310.649.1776 90048, 866.203.2212 Los Angeles 90048, 323.852.7000 Doubletree by Hilton LA Westside features a Connect to the city in a new way at AC Beverly The Elan Hotel is a 49-room boutique hotel great location minutes from Playa Vista. Hotel Hills. Thoughtful service and a modern mindset situated at the cutting edge of Hollywood and features 375 spacious guest rooms and suites define us. Centrally located to where you want Beverly Hills, ideally located for both the leisure with Wi-Fi access, a restaurant and lounge, fitness to be, we cater to travelers looking to immerse and business traveler. room, and 20,000 square feet of meeting space. themselves in the energy of L.A. TMD Hollywood Historic Hotel Fairmont Century Plaza hollywoodhistorichotel.com, 5162 Melrose Ave., Best Western Royal Palace TMD fairmontcenturyplaza.com, 2025 Avenue of the Los Angeles 90038, 323.378.6312 Inn & Suites Stars, Los Angeles 90067, 310.246.4770 bestwesternroyalpalace.com, Century Plaza has been an L.A. icon since its 2528 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles opening. Now lovingly reimagined with subtle 90064, 310.477.9066 but luxurious interiors in guest rooms and public Located just eight miles north of the Los Angeles spaces, the hotel will be the centerpiece of a International Airport, we offer you a great central TMD highly walkable enclave. L.A. Tourism Marketing District Hotel location for your trip to Los Angeles.

130 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM Accommodations

Farmer’s Daughter Hotel TMD Holiday Inn Express Hotel Wilshire TMD farmersdaughterhotel.com, 115 S. Fairfax Ave., West Los Angeles TMD hotelwilshire.com, 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036, 323.937.3930 hiewestla.com, 11250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 323.852.6000 An L.A. icon is reborn as a unique boutique Los Angeles 90025, 310.478.1400 Stylish 74-room boutique hotel, featuring location. Country inn styling, but modern service A delightful courtyard facility located near contemporary accommodations, a rooftop and amenities. Free high-speed Internet access Westwood, UCLA, Century City, Beverly Hills, restaurant/lounge, swimming pool, and an and valet parking. and Santa Monica Beach. impressive Penthouse Suite. Located on Miracle Mile next to LACMA, Petersen Museum, and Four Points by Sheraton, Hotel Angeleno TMD Academy Museum. Los Angeles Westside hotelangeleno.com, 170 N. Church Ln., fourpoints.com/culvercity, 5990 Green Valley Cir., Los Angeles 90049, 310.476.6411 InterContinental Los Angeles Culver City 90230, 310.981.8006 Centrally located at the crossroads of Century City TMD Make yourself at home at Four Points by Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, Hotel Angeleno intercontinentallosangeles.com, 2151 Avenue of Sheraton Los Angeles Westside. Our modern offers unparalleled views of Los Angeles from the Stars, Los Angeles 90067, 310.284.6500 hotel is located three miles from LAX and our Penthouse WEST Restaurant & Lounge. The landmark hotel features 363 spacious and features comfortable amenities, 24/7 fitness Experience our “We are NOT Square” culture. stylish guest rooms, including 178 suites, all of center, outdoor heated pool, and relaxing which offer panoramic views of the Hollywood accommodations. Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Hills, Downtown Los Angeles, and the vast Pacific Collection TMD Ocean coastline. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles dorchestercollection.com/en/los-angeles/hotel- at Beverly Hills TMD bel-air, 701 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel TMD fourseasons.com/losangeles, 300 S. Doheny Dr., 90077, 310.887.2592 luxehotels.com/sunset, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 310.273.2222 Nestled on 12 acres in the Bel-Air Estates Los Angeles 90049, 310.476.6571 Enjoy the intimate residential feel; relax on neighborhood of L.A., the iconic Hotel Bel-Air is Our urban retreat is situated on seven secluded the lushly landscaped pool terrace or in the one of the most beautiful, romantic, and exclusive acres near the Getty Center, offering spacious acclaimed spa. Centrally located in a residential hotels in the world, celebrated for its luxury guest rooms, outdoor pool, fitness center, neighborhood between Robertson Boulevard and accommodations, service, and ambience. and event space. Showcasing wonderful Rodeo Drive shopping. Mediterranean cuisine in our restaurant & lounge. Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Good Nite Inn West Los Angeles TMD Beverly Hills TMD Mr. C Beverly Hills TMD goodniteinnwestlosangeles.com, hotelpalomar-beverlyhills.com, 10740 Wilshire mrchotels.com, 1224 Beverwil Dr., Los Angeles 10740 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90025, Blvd., Los Angeles 90024, 310.475.8711 90035, 310.277.2800 310.474.4576 Inspired by the maverick world of independent Mr. C Beverly Hills is 20 minutes from LAX The Good Nite Inn West Los Angeles offers film, the original and unconventional look emotes Airport. Minutes from our door, in Beverly Hills, complimentary extended continental breakfast confidence and a rebellious spirit. you’ll find Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, Museum and convenient, comfortable, and affordable Row, Melrose Avenue, the Hollywood Bowl, and accommodations, making it the ideal choice when Universal Studios HollywoodTM. visiting Los Angeles. Explore a history Wells Fargo Museum Jump in and experience the stagecoach. Discover of what’s next. how people, communities, and businesses connect to inspire change. Explore a hands-on history and imagine what’s next.

Visit us 333 S. Grand Ave. 213-253-7166 Los Angeles, CA 90071 wellsfargohistory.com Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on bank holidays. Open select Saturdays call for more information.

Free admission

» HOTELS, CONTINUED LEVEL Furnished Living TMD stayinglevel.com, 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles 90014, 213.873.8400 LEVEL Furnished Living Downtown Los Angeles, consists of 303 fully furnished suites/apartments that blend the comfort of residential living with the convenience of luxury hotel services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Residence Inn Los Angeles L.A. LIVE TMD marriott.com/laxri, 901 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015, 213.443.9200 Book studios or one- or two-bedroom suites with kitchens across from L.A. LIVE entertainment district. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, on-site pool and convenience to Downtown L.A. and Hollywood- area attractions and nightlife. Pets welcome.

Hollywood Oakwood Apartments Toluca Hills TMD oakwood.com/oakwood/furnished/us/ca/ los-angeles/prop22.html, 3600 Barham Blvd., Los Angeles 90068, 310.478.1021

The Valley Econo Motor Inn of North Hills TMD 8647 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills 91343, 818.893.3776

Westside Orlando Hotel TMD W Los Angeles– Oakwood Worldwide theorlando.com, 8384 W. Third St., Los Angeles West Beverly Hills TMD oakwoodworldwide.com, 2222 Corinth Ave., 90048, 323.658.6600 starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/ Los Angeles 90064, 800.773.1500 The Orlando Hotel is a boutique hotel in Mid-City index.html?propertyid=97518, 930 Hilgard Oakwood Worldwide is the leading provider Los Angeles between Beverly Hills and West Ave., Los Angeles 90024, 310.208.8765 of corporate housing. They provide furnished Hollywood. With a number of entertainment An urban retreat with multiple room and suite housing needs for organizations and individuals options within walking distance, guests will enjoy options for any need. Experience high-energy for extended or short-term stays. Earn Marriott exploring one of L.A.’s friendliest locales. interiors and luxury amenities. Steps from Rewards points with their ExecuStay brand. UCLA and minutes to Rodeo Drive, Hollywood, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Monica, and the must-see sights of L.A.! Beverly Hills TMD beverlyhillsresidenceinn.com, 1177 S. Beverly Dr.,

Los Angeles 90035, 310.228.4100 University Our 186 suites offer separate living and sleeping areas. Studios and one- and two-bedroom suites. Accommodations Complimentary breakfast each morning and comp Long-Term/ Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. Located just one mile from Rodeo Drive. Short-Term

SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Rentals Westside Hotel, Beverly Hills TMD UCLA Conference Services marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxls-sls-hotel- conferences.ucla.edu, 330 De Neve Dr., a-luxury-collection-hotel-beverly-hills, Ste. L-16, Los Angeles 90095, 310.825.5305 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, Beverly Hills Prestigious, beautiful, 430-acre campus setting 310.247.0400 AKA Beverly Hills in Southern California. Variety of affordable and Located at the crossroads of Los Angeles and appealing accommodations, hotel-quality meeting stayaka.com, 155 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, SLS Beverly Hills offers a distinct rooms, nationally acclaimed dining program, and 90210, 310.385.1924 modern luxury experience with imaginative design professional on-site catering. by Phillipe Starck and an award-winning culinary program by chef José Andrés. UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Downtown/L.A. Metro Conference Center Sofitel Los Angeles at Jonathan Club TMD luskinconferencecenter.ucla.edu, 425 Westwood Beverly Hills TMD jc.org, 545 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90071, Plaza, Los Angeles 90095, 855.522.8252 VRÞWHOORVDQJHOHVFRP%HYHUO\%OYG 213.624.0881 Stay in the heart of the UCLA campus minutes Los Angeles 90048, 310.278.5444 away from Beverly Hills and famous cultural and Nestled between Beverly Hills and West entertainment spots. Deluxe accommodations. Hollywood, the hotel offers its guests a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. See website celebration of the finest in metropolitan living. for booking eligibility requirements.

TMD

L.A. Tourism Marketing District Hotel KUDLA/SHUTTERSTOCK

132 DISCOVERLOSANGELES.COM DISCOVER L.A.’S MARINA

Where living in the moment means paddle-boarding to breakfast. Seizing the day can be a mid-morning sailing lesson, lunch in a poolside cabana, or cycling to Venice Beach. Embracing an evening is laughing with friends under a colorful sunset on a harbor cruise. It’s all here... What will your Marina adventure be? Check out lovemarinadelrey.com or call 424.526.7900 for information.

Get connected with Marina del Rey