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SHOPPING
tion that also offers boat rentals, water activities, and plenty of restaurant options including Cheesecake Factory, HiHo Cheeseburger, Irori Sushi, and Kazunori. 13755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, 310.822.6866 Map B2
FREE MARKET New retail and dining concept with a gallery vibe includes Period Correct vintage motorsports apparel, Teressa Foglia hats, Alchemy Works jewelry, and Joliet Café & Bar. 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, 310.862.9461
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GEARYS BEVERLY HILLS
High-end watches, jewelry, and housewares in the Beverly Hills Golden Triangle. 351 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills 310.273.4741
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KITSON LA
Popular retail store and celebrity hot spot carrying trendy fashion accessories, kids toys, and other novelties. Great for gift shopping. 115 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, 424.245.4003 Map I12
THE GROVE Outdoor center has 40 shops including Apple, Nordstrom, and Charlotte Tilbury, eateries such as Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, 189 by Dominique Ansel (creator of the Cronut), and Ladurée plus cinema and trolley in a setting inspired by a grand old downtown. Adjacent to Original Farmers Market. 189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 888.315.8883 Map I13
MALIBU COUNTRY
MART Outdoor center with upscale boutiques such as Paige, Bleusalt, and Cie Sparks Salon. Restaurants include new Lucky’s steakhouse and casual eateries such as SunLife Organics and John’s Garden. Malibu Lumber Yard and Malibu Village are adjacent. 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7300 Map northwest of K7
MANHATTAN VILLAGE
Shopping center in Manhattan Beach with retailers like Anthropologie, Gorjana, Macy’s, and Sephora. Dining options range from casual eateries to the upscale BOA Steakhouse. 3200 Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach, 310.546.5555 Map L13
PALISADES VILLAGE An upscale walkable village with more than 40 shops and boutiques including Amazon Books, 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
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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 downtown 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
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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
KIA 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
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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
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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
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AVALON HOLLYWOOD
Concert venue with a storied past: It hosted the Beatles’ first West Coast performance. Intimate club Bardot is upstairs.