what to do in los angeles

STAY

• Santa Monica Proper - trendy 5-star hotel with a great rooftop.

• Palihouse Santa Monica - 3-star hotel, rooms & bathroom are small/older but good decor (Mediterranean style) - there is a little bit of an “eerie” vibe, but the price is right!

• Chateau Marmont or Beverly Hills Hotel - iconic Hollywood classics.

• Shutters on the Beach - for a beachy getaway

EAT

• Lunch

  • Polo Lounge (Beverly Hills Hotel)

  • Elephante - get the eggplant, brussels sprouts salad, and any pizza.

  • Great White Venice

  • Ivy at the Shore

• Dinner

  • Giorgio Baldi - my favorite restaurant in LA. Food and ambiance are great.

  • Brothers Sushi - delicious sushi, neighborhood vibe.

  • RVR - get a handroll.

  • Gjelina

  • Felix Trattoria

  • Jon & Vinny’s - must get the spicy fusilli.

• Pickup / Takeout

  • Erewhon Santa Monica / Erewhon Venice - hot bar can’t be beat.

  • Tocaya

  • Goop Kitchen

  • Kreation Juice - amazing buffalo cauliflower wrap.

  • Go Greek - overpriced, but great flavors and toppings.

• Drink

  • Calabra - rooftop at the Santa Monica Proper.

  • Wally’s

  • The Waterfront Venice

DO

• Brentwood Country Mart (shops to stop at: Edelweiss, Tupan, Lux Coffee)

• Santa Monica Ocean Path Walk - walkable from Santa Monica to Venice.

• Shopping on Abbot Kinney in Venice

• Hike: Los Leones, Runyon Canyon

• Explore Beverly Hills and go to XIV Karats