BY JAMES BARTLETT, TANVI CHHEDA, KIMBERLEY LOVATO & STACY SUAYA There are way more than 100 things to embrace in Los Angeles, consider- ing the vibrant multi- ethnic cultures, the world-class food, the glamour of old Holly- wood, the sun-dappled natural spaces and more. But we’re stopping at 100, because otherwise this list could go on all day and we think this is a pretty good start. So whether you’re a ILLUSTRATIONS longtime Angeleno or BY JENUE a weekend visitor, start checking these spots off your bucket list to con- quer the City of Angels. *JUST TRUST US: THERE ARE 100. delta sky / march 2020 69 Hollywood Bowl When the Beatles played here, it’s said that the screaming fans were so loud that even those watching in the wings couldn’t hear the songs. The amphitheater was carved into the wilds of the hillside more than 100 years ago, with the distinctive white arched shell added to the venue in 1929. Over the decades, the Hollywood Bowl has hosted opera, ballet, theater, Monty Python and President Frank- lin D. Roosevelt. Elton John likely holds the record for most performances, but record attendance was more than 26,000 people for a performance by opera star Lily Pons in 1936. That will never be broken, as the cur- rent capacity is around 17,500. You can see the Hollywood Sign from many of the seats, and IMAG screens ensure that everyone can The Magic Castle watch what’s onstage, but the best part of visiting is that you can bring your own picnic and dine al fresco in the 15 areas set aside in At first glance, the 1910-era Edwardian this city park. Even veteran Angelenos are mansion in Hollywood could be a movie amazed to learn that tickets start at just $1, set. But—abracadabra!—it’s The Magic and in the summer, you can come and watch Castle, a private club for more than the Los Angeles Philharmonic—and con- 5,000 card trick-carrying members of ductor Gustavo Dudamel—rehearse for free. the Academy of Magical Arts. Since DRINKING hollywoodbowl.com —james bartlett opening in 1963, The Magic Castle has been a beacon for top magicians who PACIFIC SEAS TIKI BAR Get your mai tai on at historic previous page, clockwise from top: Pink’s Hot Dogs; flock like white doves to share secrets Clifton’s Republic Cafeteria, Pikunico at Row DTLA; Highland Park Bowl; A walking and perform. For the rest of us, getting trail at Griffith Park; Karma-Kaze at Nakamura; where the DJ spins tunes inside a Artist Nicolas Party at Hauser & Wirth; Angeleno Wine into The Magic Castle might be the wooden boat in the middle of the Co. these pages, clockwise from top: Hollywood Bowl; greatest trick of all, since it’s a member bar. theneverlands.com/venues Angeleno Wine Co.; Stahl House. invite-only joint. (Tip: A stay next door at The Magic Castle Hotel can score an CASTING CALL LOUNGE Friday-night karaoke in the entry.) But once inside, you can drink, Burbank Holiday Inn is a secret dine and suspend disbelief amid secret among armchair vocalists, though Los Angeles Stahl House doors, vintage posters and old props there are many seasoned regulars Conservancy Tour Cantilevered over the Hollywood Hills with such as a Houdini straightjacket. The and the vibe is all-level fun. jaw-dropping views, the glass and steel-en- castle’s four intimate theaters plus the In 2009, the indie movie 500 Days of Summer cased Stahl House was the vision of Clarence ANGELENO WINE CO. became a hit thanks in part to a silent but equally Hat and Hare Pub feature local and “Buck” Stahl and his wife, Carlotta. In 1957, The first winery to open in important character: the stunning and historic art international headliners, including LA- architect Pierre Koenig was hired to bring the Downtown Los Angeles since the deco buildings of downtown Los Angeles. From the born author, musician and prestidigita- modernist project to life. Two years later, the days of Prohibition, its Spanish Bradbury Building and Eastern Columbia Lofts to home was included in a case study program tor Rob Zabrecky, who’s been a member varietals come from a vineyard Union Station and the Million Dollar Theatre, you can and became known as Case Study House for 20 years. “The Magic Castle is prob- that’s just 40 miles away. visit and explore some of Downtown LA’s architec- No. 22. More famous than perhaps even the ably the greatest place to perform magic angelenowine.com tural gems on a guided walking tour run by the Los house itself is a black-and-white photograph in the world, and it’s the ideal setting to Angeles Conservancy, a nonprofit created in 1978 to of the living room, with two young women in LOST SPIRITS DISTILLERY prevent the demolition of LA’s Central Library. The watch and revere magic as an art form,” party dresses lounging in the corner, taken by Hidden in Downtown’s Arts Dis- Conservancy hosts several tours in the mornings and he says. “Plus, there’s a dress code: coat architectural lensman Julius Shulman. Today, trict, this distillery takes visitors offers dozens of self-guided tour booklets that can be architecture buffs can take tours of the house and tie for men and cocktail attire for on a down-the-rabbit-hole tour downloaded. laconservancy.org —tanvi chheda at twilight with docents to guide them and ladies, which reminds you that you’re that blends imagination, art and answer questions. stahlhouse.com —t. c. someplace special.” magiccastle.com technology with award-winning PLUS PREVIOUS SPREAD: SEE PAGE 86 FOR PHOTO CREDITS. THIS SPREAD: © 2013 STAHL HOUSE®.PROVIDED ALL RIGHTS COURTESY RESERVED OF THE LOS (BOTTOM); ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION (TOP) —kimberley lovato whiskey and rum. lostspirits.net Mapo tofu and dan dan noodles Hiking the bluffs at Point Dume Animal rescue at The Gentle Catching a Los Angeles Seeing the space shuttle Endeavour Sampling the chocolate at the Vegan blueberry bourbon basil Investing in dinnerware at Performances at the stunning Green Goddess ice cream at Pine & Crane in Silverlake State Beach in Malibu Barn and Farm Sanctuary Lakers game at the California Science Center Compartés shop in Brentwood doughnuts at Blue Star Donuts Heath Ceramics Walt Disney Concert Hall at Erewhon Market 70 delta sky / march 2020 delta sky / march 2020 71 The Huntington A robust complex including botanical gar- dens, a research library, an art museum and a research institution, The Huntington in San Marino has a reputation for being one of the most popular places for Angelenos to bring out-of-towners. The gardens—set upon 120 acres that were formerly the private estate of railroad and real estate magnate Henry Huntington and his wife, Arabella—are truly magnificent and well maintained. From a Japanese garden Flower Power: complete with bonsai and a koi fish-filled Jeff Leatham pond to a rose garden with 1,200 cultivated If you’ve stepped into Paris’ Four Seasons Hotel varieties to a playful and beloved children’s George V, you’ve undoubtedly swooned over the garden, these manicured green spaces are fresh flower displays. Turns out the blooming mas- a delight to stroll. With such extensive terpieces are created by LA-based flora-genius Jeff grounds, few guests linger long enough to Leatham, whose design studio sits inside the Four visit the library exhibition hall and art mu- Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Using seum, but those who do are rewarded with about 4,500 flowers per week, Leatham harnesses their shape, simplicity and color to add wow and access to rare books, documents, paintings elegance to the lobby. His petal panache earned him and more. Among the tremendous hold- France’s prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts ings: a manuscript of Chaucer’s Canterbury et des Lettres in 2014, and his creations have decked Tales, folio editions of Shakespeare’s plays the halls of the Château de Versailles as well as the and paintings including Mary Cassatt’s private homes, baby showers and weddings of Hol- Breakfast in Bed and Edward Hopper’s lywood’s elite. fourseasons.com/losangeles —k. l. The Long Leg. huntington.org —t. c. 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