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Jennifer Meyer, and Veronica Beard, plus several dining options and a restored movie theater. Farmers market every Sunday from 8 am-2 pm. 15225

Palisades Village Lane, Pacific Palisades, 310.525.1380 Map K7

PLATFORM Curated cultfavorite retailers for men and women (Modern Society

Janessa Leoné, Aesop, Reformation) in up-and-coming neighborhood. Dining options include Sweetgreen, Margot, Loqui, and Brooklyn import Roberta’s. 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, platformla.com Map M11

THE POINT Small outdoor shopping center features retailers including Planet Blue, Lucky Brand, and Madewell as well as eateries Umi by Hamasaku and True Food Kitchen. 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, 310.414.5280, thepointsb.com Map L13

SANTA MONICA PLACE

Sleek outdoor mall at the south end of Third Street Promenade. More than 80 boutiques, including Lorna Jane and Rimowa, plus a rooftop Dining Deck. 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 310.394.1049 Map L8

SOUTH COAST PLAZA

High-end center in Orange County boasts nearly 300 boutiques (Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, and Givenchy) and 40 restaurants, including Din Tai Fung and Water Grill. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map E6

THIRD STREET PROMENADE

Pedestrian-only multi-block shopping zone includes mass retailers (Cotton On, Anthropologie, Zara), kiosks, and an array of entertaining street performers in the heart of down- town Santa Monica. 1351 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, 310.393.8355 Map L8

TWO RODEO Center with cobblestones in the heart of Beverly Hills features luxury boutiques including Jimmy Choo and Tiffany & Co., Winn Slavin art gallery, restaurant 208 Rodeo, and bespoke parfumerie Henry Jacques. 9478 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.247.7040 Map J11

THE VILLAGE AT WESTFIELD

TOPANGA Lifestyle destination opposite Westfield Topanga shopping center offers stylish retailers, restaurants, a spa, a yoga studio, and children’s play area. 6250 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, 818.594.8732 Map west of A1

WESTFIELD AT LAX Retail and dining in LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal and terminals 1, 2, 3 and 6. 380 World Way, L.A., 310.646.1770, westfieldairports.com/lax

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WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY

Open-air shopping center has more than 175 stores, including Anthropologie, Aritzia, Bloomingdale’s, H&M, Tiffany & Co., John Varvatos, and Rodd & Gunn; AMC multiplex with Imax; Dreamscape Immersive VR adventures; and food-court atrium. Restaurants include Zinque, Din Tai Fung, and Italian marketplace Eataly. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 310.277.3898 Map J11

Spas

CHUAN SPA Elegant spa at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena offers treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, high-tech facials, an herbal steam room, sauna and whirlpool, a fitness center, and a full-service salon. 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, 626.585.6414

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CIEL SPA Philippe Starck–designed modern retreat by Pearl Recovery Retreat and Wellness at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills offers luxurious services and product lines such as Biologique Recherche, plus a full-service salon. Access to fitness center and Altitude pool deck. Herbal steam room, showers. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5560

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HOTEL BEL-AIR SPA Valmont’s signature high-performance anti-aging products are spotlighted at the Hotel BelAir’s luxurious spa. Nestled in the hotel’s tropical gardens, the spa features a couple’s enclave, steam rooms, marble showers, and a relaxation room. 701 Stone Canyon Rd., L.A., 310.909.1681 Map I10

LA PRAIRIE SPA The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills’ opulent, 5,000-square-foot spa offers luxurious facial, nail, and body treatments using products from the renowned La Prairie skincare line. 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 10.860.6740

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THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA, LOS ANGELES The 8,000square-foot, Hollywood-inspired spa at the Ritz-Carlton at L.A. Live offers nine treatment rooms, a glamorous lounge, separate lounges with eucalyptus steam rooms and coldplunge showers, a couple’s suite, a hair and nail salon, and a boutique featuring ESPA’s natural skin-care and beauty products. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.4400 Map I15

SPA AT BEVERLYWILSHIRE The spa features a delightful aromatherapy crystal steam room; Natura Bissé, Évolué, and Elemis products and services. The Nail Bar offers shellac manicures and pedicures while Pretty Woman plays on a loop. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.385.7023 Map J11

THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS Petite luxury spa with Eastern- and

Western-style body treatments, an adjacent Nail Suite, and facials. 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.273.4444 Map J11

THE SPA AT THE MAYBOURNE A luxury spa with deluxe services as well as saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, showers, and fitness facilities. 225 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7840 Map J11

ARTS + MUSIC

CENTER FOR THE ART OF PERFORMANCE AT UCLA Public art institution that showcases contemporary performing arts including dance, music, and theater. Check website for calendar. Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, L.A., 310.825.2101

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THE FORD Outdoor amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills presents music, dance, and theater events. Schedule at theford.com. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Hollywood, 323.461.3673 Map G14

THE FORUM Indoor arena home to performances by Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. For schedule and tickets online: thelaforum.com. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 310.330.7300 Map O12

HOLLYWOOD BOWL Iconic amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills is one of the best outdoor venues in the U.S.; summer home of the LA Philharmonic. For schedule of events and tickets online: hollywoodbowl. com. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.850.2000 Map G13

Nightlife

THE ABBEY David Cooley’s world-famous gay bar and nightclub. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12

ARTS DISTRICT BREWING CO. 213 Hospitality Arts

District brewery and tasting room with classic bar games. 828 Traction Ave., downtown, 213.519.5887 Map I17

AVALON HOLLYWOOD

Concert venue with a storied past: It hosted the Beatles’ first West Coast performance.

Intimate club Bardot is upstairs. 1735 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.462.8900 Map H14

BASEMENT TAVERN

Underground speakeasy in a Victorian abode featuring live music. The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.396.2469 Map M8

BIGFOOT LODGE Kitschy log cabin-themed watering hole with karaoke and trivia nights on select evenings. 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., L.A., 323.662.9227; Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.287.2200 Map northeast of V23, M11

BLIND BARBER Craft cocktail–driven speakeasy hidden in the rear of a barbershop. New Highland Park location. 10797 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.841.6679 Map L11

BOOTSY BELLOWS

Popular nightclub with burlesque shows and other live entertainment boasts a gorgeous Palm Springs–inspired design. 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Map H12

BREAK ROOM 86 A lively, 1980s-style bar inside the Line Hotel with karaoke suites and live entertainment. 630 S. Ardmore Ave., L.A., 213.368.3056 Map west of H15

THE BUNGALOW

Seaside cottage-style daytime spot and nightspot that attracts a young crowd. Gourmet bites offered by Fig Restaurant. The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.8530 Map L8

COVELL Intimate Los Feliz neighborhood wine bar from restaurateur Dustin Lancaster of L&E Oyster Bar. 4628 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.660.4400

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DOHENY ROOM Stylish art deco-style bar and lounge from the SBE Group. 9077 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 424.777.0266

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