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Maps

30 Things We Love

CITY TOURS Beverly Hills

Santa Monica

West Hollywood

Hollywood

Downtown

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ON THE COVER Downtown: November, beet salad at Redbird / courtesy Redbird; December, the Broad / Edwin Santiago; January, Wicked Dream cocktail at Otium / Jakob Layman. See feature on page 10.

THE GUIDE 26 Dining 30 Attractions 32 Museums

FEATURE 33 Shopping 34 Nightlife 34 Explore

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Oaxacan-born chefs Pedro Aquino and Juan Hernandez find overlaps in flavor, palette, landscape and ethos between their native region and Venice at Valle, from the team behind nearby acclaimed Gjelina and Gjusta. It offers outdoor dining on multiple levels in the striking former MTN space on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Consider vegetarian and cecina tlayudas with grilled nopales, quesillo, cabbage, coco bean paste and heirloom tomato; squash blossom quesadillas 6 SOCALPULSE.COM

with quesillo and epazote; roasted cauliflower with vegan mole; and, to stay or to go, family-style barbacoa. Chefs Vartan Abgaryan (Yours Truly) and Mesraim Llanez (Guerrilla Tacos) launch Nueva cantina near the end of Abbot Kinney in Marina del Rey, offering contemporary Mexican fare in a space designed by restaurateur Jared Meisler. Highlights: hamachi and uni with local citrus, charred peanuts and fresno chile, above; Mediter-

ranean octopus tacos; and yellow corn mole with roasted squash, squash puree and summer succotash. The colorful patio is landscaped with agave, anthurium, ginger and palms. Alt agaves, such as sotol, star in several cocktails by Adam Fournier (NoMad). Alan and Heidi Jackson unveil Bull & Butterfly, a contemporary Cal-Baja steakhouse at the Runway center in Playa Vista. Ben Ford (Ford’s Filling Station) conceived the menu; chef Robbie

Nowlin, previously of Otium downtown, executes it. Dishes celebrate the region’s ranching roots from Paso Robles to the Guadalupe Valley with ember-cooking, spit-roasting and charcoal-broiling. Among those: ember-roasted sweet potato with mole verde, lime crèma and Oaxacan peanuts; spit-roasted chicken with sweet lemon, fennel and lentil-bread salad; and asadastyle cap of rib-eye. Dining is on a plant-adorned patio with string-light gazebos. p. 29

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SHOPPING

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Founded nearly half a century ago near Grasse, France, Parfums Henry Jacques distinguished itself for its bespoke handcrafted fragrances, individually derived from its library of nearly 3,000 in-house creations. The “haute parfumerie française” remains in the hands of its founding family. The new Henry Jacques boutique at Two Rodeo suggests a 19thcentury French apartment with chevron-pattern flooring and a matte gold ceiling with black cabochons and Bianca chandelier. A “catwalk” leads to an illuminated Corian perfume organ, a wall of flasks, beakers and containers flanked by Bergere 1930 armchairs. A VIP room features Louis XVIth-style velvet armchairs; hidden cabinets and a leather chest contain the coveted paired fragrances Les Toupies as well as historic flacons and collectors’ accessories. 204 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.928.9222

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AN APPETITE for ARCHITECTURE Los Angeles is filled with architectural treasures; pairing design pinnacles with a landmark meal nearby only enhances one’s appreciation.

Falafel at Otium downtown, adjacent to the Broad, opposite

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Los Angeles, a city that epitomizes the creative spirit, is where masters such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra revolutionized residential design. Art Deco masterpieces line its streets. Its cultural centers, bastions of arts and performing arts, display bold aesthetics. Here’s a guide to the best—paired with the best dining nearby. | downtown | WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL AND THE BROAD

Downtown, clockwise from left: the Bradbury Building (1893, seen in films including Blade Runner); Sari Sari Store at Grand Central Market (1896); Argonaut cocktail at Redbird; and interior at St. Vibiana’s (1876).

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Architect Frank Gehry’s curvaceous Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Broad, the contemporary-art museum designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, sit side by side on Grand Avenue downtown. Until its recent demise, diners luxuriated at Patina, the restaurant ensconced in Disney Hall; locals may grieve, but Otium, on the grounds of the Broad, pairs ideally with both buildings, which are spectacular even when shuttered. Otium chef/owner Timothy Hollingsworth’s culinary artistry so perfectly complements the collection of contemporary

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paintings and sculpture at the Broad that the restaurant seems an extension of the museum. Begin with caviar, toro tartare or chicken-liver mousse, move on to scallops with creamed romaine and truffles or a massive tomahawk chop to share; end with a honey-lemon tart.

ST. VIBIANA’S, LOS ANGELES CITY HALL, GRAND CENTRAL MARKET AND THE BRADBURY BUILDING St. Vibiana’s—the city’s original cathedral, built in 1876, significantly damaged by an earthquake in 1994, now an events center—is one of the few remaining buildings from L.A.’s early period. Its former rectory houses Redbird, directed by lauded L.A. chef Neal Fraser. Neoclassical Los Angeles City Hall, among the region’s most recognizable landmarks, is visible from one of its private dining spaces; there are several alfresco dining areas. Weekend brunch offers ricotta-blueberry pancakes, duck confit chilaquiles and lobster rolls. Dinner brings black-truffle agnolotti and squab with green Thai curry.

Grand Central Market—in the Beaux Arts-style Homer Laughlin Building designed in 1896, the first building west of Chicago to use concrete floors—has been the beating heart of downtown since 1917. With the renaissance in recent years of the central city, it’s even more of a draw. In addition to butchers, fishmongers and produce stands, there are now wonderfully intriguing casual-dining options, including two founded by finedining veterans. Chef Micah Wexler has an impressive resume but cooks from the heart at his unpretentious Wexler’s Deli, offering Jewish deli specialties. At Sari Sari Store, chef/ owner Margarita Manzke—who also runs L.A.’s high-end République with chef-husband Walter Manzke—delightedly shows off her native Filipino cuisine, represented by an egg-topped chicken adobo rice bowl and refreshing halo-halo dessert. Across the street is the 1893 Bradbury Building, a Romanesque structure with extensive film credits including Blade Runner and 500 Days of Summer. WHERE TRAVELER LOS ANGELES 13

CAPITOL RECORDS, THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT AND WATTLES MANSION The Googie-style Capitol Records Building, designed by architect Welton Becket and opened in 1956, is one of the most iconic landmarks in L.A., a cylindrical tower that has become a visual metaphor for Hollywood. Also oozing vintage Hollywood ambiance is the Hollywood Roosevelt, a Spanish Colonial Revival-style hotel built in 1926 whose history rivals that of Capitol Records. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held here, and the hotel’s swimming pool, immortalized in a painting by artist David Hockney, is an L.A. classic.

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25 Degrees, an upscale burger bar inside the hotel worthy of the historic setting, is ideal for a casual meal, indoors or on the patio. Renowned chef/ restaurateur Nancy Silverton is scheduled to open an Italian steakhouse, The Barish, at the Roosevelt. For Michelinstarred Italian cuisine, head south on Highland Avenue to Silverton’s Osteria Mozza. One of Hollywood’s first tourist attractions is now a little-known landmark in the Hollywood hills. Built in 1907, the Wattles Mansion is a Mission Revival residence set amid a Japanese garden, an Italian rose garden, a formal Spanish garden and a palm court. After taking in the glamorous estate, head to Connie and Ted’s, a venture of seafood master Michael Cimarusti. This is the place in L.A. for fried clams, lobster roll or Portuguese fish stew in a colorful, contemporary setting. It’s a loving, unpretentious hommage to the celebrity chef’s New England grandparents and a casual counterpoint

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PASADENA CITY HALL, GAMBLE HOUSE AND MACY’S Domed Pasadena City Hall is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece that is elegantly illuminated at night; fans of the TV show Parks and Recreation will recognize it as the Pawnee, Indiana, City Hall. The Crown City in fact offers a wealth of historic architecture including Greene & Greene’s Gamble House—designed in the American Arts and Crafts style, built in 1908—and the Streamline Moderne-style Macy’s on Lake Avenue by Capitol Records architect Becket. Steps from the department store is the The Arbour, where chef/owner Ian Gresik offers sophisticated but approachable dishes such as a spicy beef chili presented with a beef-fat candle that melts seductively into the dish, seared albacore with soy hollandaise, and pepper-crusted chicken with a refined onion cream sauce.

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THE CLOCK TOWER AND THE TELEPHONE BUILDING The architectural style Art Deco conveyed modernity, ideally suited to the creative coastal metropolis of L.A. The Clock Tower Building is probably the finest example of the genre in the beach town of Santa Monica. An ideal dining opportunity nearby is Rustic Canyon, a Michelinstarred restaurant from prolific restaurateurs Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan with chef Jeremy Fox. Fox and executive chef Andy Doubrava showcase local artisanal ingredients while reinventing familiar concepts. Start with a quinoa salad with beets, berries and pistachio “soil,” continue with a formidable pork chop with elderberries, herbs and smoked trout roe, then finish with a sweet-corn ice cream sandwich. Another well-preserved Art Deco structure in Santa Monica is the Telephone Building; it houses Rustic Canyon’s sibling restaurant Cassia, a place where French technique is applied to Southeast Asian themes.

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Pasadena City Hall. Opposite, above from left: Capitol Records Building, the world’s first circular office building (1956), and oysters at Connie and Ted’s. Below, steelhead trout at the Arbour in Pasadena.

LANDMARK CONVENIENT THE ARBOUR 527 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena 626.396.4925 thearbourpasadena.com THE BARISH The Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 323.856.1970 thehollywoodroosevelt.com CASSIA 1314 7th St. Santa Monica 310.393.6699 cassiala.com CONNIE AND TED'S 8171 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood 323.848.2722 connieandteds.com OSTERIA MOZZA 6602 Melrose Ave. L.A. 323.297.0100 osteriamozza.com OTIUM 222 S. Hope St. downtown 213.935.8500 otiumla.com REDBIRD 114 E. 2nd St. downtown 213.788.1191 redbird.la RUSTIC CANYON 1119 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 310.393.7050 rusticcanyonrestaurant.com SARI SARI STORE Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway downtown 323.320.4020 sarisaristorela.shop 25 DEGREES The Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 323.785.7244 thehollywoodroosevelt.com WEXLER'S DELI Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway downtown 213.620.0633 wexlersdeli.com

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It’s only 5 square miles, but Beverly Hills looms large in pop culture as a posh locale that’s home to some of the priciest mansions in L.A. County, not to mention the country’s most recognizable ZIP code. Rodeo Drive, perhaps the world’s most famous shopping street, offers virtually every luxury fashion brand. Nearby, both Century City and Culver City boast on-trend shopping and dining scenes, and are home to heavy hitters in the entertainment industry.

THE MANSIONS The launch of Beverly Hills’ glamorous reputation dates to the early 20th century, when the opening of the Beverly Hills Hotel ushered in a frenzy of movie-star mansion-building in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard. The triumvirate of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air still attracts famous and fabulously wealthy residents. Hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour, or book with Starline Tours to see notable homes in the area, along with other local landmarks packed into the city’s 5 square miles.

RODEO DRIVE + GOLDEN TRIANGLE Find Louis Vuitton, Versace and a host of other highest-end designer boutiques on Rodeo Drive. The street is the crown jewel of the shopping district

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Via Rodeo; dish at Vespertine restaurant; and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

known as the Golden Triangle, bounded by Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards and Canon Drive. Ascend an Italianate side street to fine-art destination Galerie Michael and Tiffany & Co., perched atop Two Rodeo.

THE INDUSTRY + THE ARTS Beverly Hills isn’t all shopping sprees and gated estates: Talent agencies William Morris Endeavor and United Talent Agency are just two of the entertainment businesses based here. Rub shoulders with the powerlunchers at Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Spago on Canon Drive. The city’s cultural treasure troves include the Paley Center for Media and the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts transformed the historic

Beverly Hills Post Office into an entertainment destination.

CENTURY CITY Heading west from Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard, you enter the modern acropolis of Century City, where ICM Partners, Creative Artists Agency and Fox Studios are located. Past Avenue of the Stars you find upscale Westfield Century City shopping center, which unveiled dozens of new boutiques and eateries with its dramatic redevelopment in 2017. Nearby on Constellation Boulevard, epicures are drawn to Tom Colicchio’s Craft and Hinoki & the Bird.

CULVER CITY Covering 5 square miles, Culver City boasts a thriving downtown with trendy bars and restaurants. The Kirk Douglas Theatre and the Ivy Substation, home to

the Actors’ Gang, bookend the downtown area and stage live productions throughout the year. Near the intersection of Washington and National boulevards is the hip Platform lifestyle complex, plus a stop on the Metro Expo Line. To the east, the architecturally significant Hayden Tract area boasts Space Age restaurant Vespertine. Culver City’s city seal proclaims it “the Heart of Screenland.” In 1915, Ince/Triangle Studios opened on Washington Boulevard; in 1924, the site became MGM Studios. Classics including Singin’ in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz would be filmed on its movie lots. Today, the site is home to Sony Pictures Studios, where such hits as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are taped. Experience Culver City’s screen heritage on a Sony Pictures Studio Tour.

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In the 1800s, orator Tom Fitch called Santa Monica “the Zenith City by the Sunset Sea.” The 21st-century version of Santa Monica fulfills its early promise, with a bustling downtown and beach that attract millions of visitors per year. Pacific Coast Highway connects SaMo with coastal draws such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Venice and its Abbot Kinney Boulevard draw an eclectic crowd; upscale Brentwood is home to the Getty Center and numerous A-listers.

SANTA MONICA Third Street Promenade, three pedestrian-only blocks on 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, teems with people. Visitors can browse dozens of shops, including H&M and Anthropologie, and gawk at the myriad street artists. If they don’t refuel at one of the many eateries along the Promenade, visitors can venture to the surrounding streets to acclaimed restaurants featuring renowned culinary talent, among them Michael’s, Fia and chef Josiah Citrin’s dual concepts Citrin and Mélisse. Anchoring the promenade at Broadway is Santa Monica Place, a beautiful open-air shopping center with Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, 80 boutiques, ArcLight Cinemas and the toplevel Dining Deck. Steps away is the new western terminus of

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Santa Monica Pier; the Central Garden at the Getty Center; and the Night Flight cocktail at Citrin

the Metro Expo Line, which connects Santa Monica by light rail to downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Pier, built in 1909, is at the end of Colorado Avenue and features Pacific Park, a mini amusement park with food stands and rides including a solar-powered and LED-lit Ferris wheel.

MALIBU A few miles north of Santa Monica on Pacific Coast Highway is Malibu. Many of the city’s best destinations are visible from PCH, including renowned restaurants with ocean views, from the casual (Malibu Seafood) to the upscale (Nobu Malibu). The celebrityfrequented Malibu Country Mart serves as the area’s town square. Together with the adjacent Malibu Village and Malibu Lumber Yard, there are

plenty of shops and restaurants for whiling away an afternoon.

PACIFIC PALISADES There’s more than initially meets the eye in seemingly sleepy, family-friendly Pacific Palisades. Palisades Village—from the developer of The Grove and The Americana at Brand—boasts more than 40 boutiques. The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Sunset is a 10-acre oasis with a koi- and swan-filled lake. The crown jewel of the Palisades is the Getty Villa, inspired by a Julius Caesar-era villa.

VENICE Abbot Kinney developed Venice as an American version of the Italian city; the canals in his version are lined with multimilliondollar bungalows. His namesake Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice’s coolest section, with

restaurants such as Gjelina and the Tasting Kitchen, as well as trendy boutiques. On Ocean Front Walk, you might see performers, vendors and Muscle Beach bodybuilders.

BRENTWOOD Marilyn Monroe once called this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica home; it remains a favorite celebrity stamping ground. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhood’s main street, with independent shops, bakeries, cafes and restaurants. The Brentwood Country Mart, a charming open-air shopping center built in 1948, keeps retail offerings upscale. The area’s main draw is the Getty Center, a hilltop museum boasting J. Paul Getty’s spectacular art collection and a beautiful central garden.

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The Venice canals

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West Hollywood For a municipality measuring less than 2 square miles and with fewer than 35,000 residents, WeHo wields enormous influence over the L.A. lifestyle. With a number of world-class art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters, it’s a frequent destination for locals and tourists alike. Meanwhile, in the Fairfax District and Mid-Wilshire, find dining and shopping at the Original Farmers Market and the Grove, plus cultural treasures on Museum Row.

After dark, this iconic strip of Sunset Boulevard between Doheny Drive and Crescent Heights Boulevard becomes one of the hottest stretches of asphalt in L.A. County. The club scene here rocks with legendary establishments like the Roxy, the Whisky a Go Go and the Viper Room, which have a long history of hosting performances by rock ‘n’ roll’s finest. Newer nightclubs include Rock & Reilly’s and 1 OAK. The Comedy Store continues to showcase leading names and emerging stars in stand-up, and restaurants such as Tesse and Boa Steakhouse offer upscale fare. During the day, boutiques such as beloved Book Soup draw traffic.

MELROSE AVENUE Melrose Avenue has become virtually synonymous with

trendiness, and new expressions in fashion, art and food continue to percolate up and down this street. One part of Melrose, east of Fairfax Avenue, has a mix of indie boutiques, cafes, tattoo parlors and vintage shops. Farther west, Melrose becomes très sophistiqué, showcasing upscale tastes at Assembly, Kelly Wearstler and Vivienne Westwood. Just off Melrose is the fashionable three-block stretch of Melrose Place, where Bentleys line up at chic Nine Zero One salon and cutting-edge boutiques such as Mansur Gavriel and the Apartment by the Line.

BEVERLY + WEST 3RD Beverly Boulevard and West 3rd Street, major east-west streets running through West Hollywood, are filled with restaurants, design showrooms and boutiques from some of

the hottest up-and-coming clothing and accessories designers. The two streets bracket the landmark eight-level Beverly Center, which just underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. Bloomingdale’s, Fendi, Gucci and Louis Vuitton boutiques are among the center’s more than 160 establishments.

FAIRFAX + MID-WILSHIRE L.A.’s Fairfax District and neighboring Mid-Wilshire are among the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the Mid-City/ West Hollywood area. At Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a renowned facility with more than 100,000 works dating from the ancient period to today. Adjacent to LACMA is the famous La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, where the ice age comes alive. Additional

venues on this Museum Row include the renovated Petersen Automotive Museum and Craft Contemporary. To the museums’ east is the burgeoning District La Brea, a walkable stretch filled with dining spots like French bistro République and La Brea Bakery and hip boutiques including American Rag Cie. One of the Fairfax District’s anchors is the Original Farmers Market, established in 1934, with more than 100 produce stalls, shops and eateries. Adjacent and connected by a vintage trolley is The Grove, an outdoor shopping center. The Grove has the character of an old-fashioned village square, with stained-glass street lamps and a central fountain. Nordstrom, a movie theater and boutiques are joined by myriad restaurants including 189 by Dominique Ansel and Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill.

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Hollywood With its new boutiques, hotels and restaurants, Hollywood has reemerged as a bona fide destination where international visitors mingle with colorful locals. In the heart of Hollywood, check out classic theaters and eclectic museums; see the stars on the Walk of Fame; or tour the site of the Academy Awards. For a different kind of starry scene, head to Griffith Park for stargazing at the Griffith Observatory, hiking, golfing and much more.

Hollywood & Highland has been a catalyst for the rebirth of Hollywood Boulevard. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the annual Academy Awards, and the central Babylon Court frames views of the iconic Hollywood sign (built in 1923 to advertise a housing development, the 45-foot-high letters originally read “Hollywoodland”). Other draws include Lucky Strike Live, dining spots and unique shops and boutiques. Next door to Hollywood & Highland is the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre), famous for its celebrity hand- and footprints embedded in the concrete out front.

SHOWTIME Just across the street from Hollywood & Highland is the ornate, lavishly illuminated

El Capitan Theatre. Masterfully restored by Disney, it offers special presentations of the studio’s releases. Jimmy Kimmel Live! tapes in an ABC studio next door. The 1922 Egyptian Theatre screens eclectic artsy and classic fare. The landmark Pantages Theatre stages megahit musicals such as Hamilton. At the Hollywood Bowl, the largest outdoor amphitheater in the U.S., the Los Angeles Philharmonic takes up residence from June to September. Picnicking under the stars there is among L.A.’s most memorable experiences.

WALK OF FAME The sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard (La Brea Avenue to Gower Street) and three blocks of Vine Street (Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard) are inlaid with the legendary brass-and-terrazzo

stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry. More than 2,400 stars are enshrined beneath tourists’ feet. Marilyn Monroe’s star is steps from Hollywood & Highland, and John Lennon’s is in front of the Capitol Records Building, the landmark structure designed to resemble a stack of records.

MUSEUMS, HOLLYWOOD-STYLE Hollywood has museums, but don’t expect to encounter Picasso or Monet. Next to TCL Chinese Theatre is Madame Tussauds Hollywood, filled with more than 100 wax figures. You can ponder zany accomplishments at the Guinness World Records Museum; the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium offers bizarre exhibits. Movie buffs head to the Hollywood Museum in the historic Max

Factor Building, which displays 10,000 artifacts showcasing 100 years of showbiz history.

GRIFFITH PARK Among the largest urban parks in America, Griffith Park is an ideal place to hike, take a train ride, picnic, golf and more. The Charlie Turner Trailhead begins at Griffith Observatory, one of the great planetariums in the world and a frequent film location. The hike up Mount Hollywood (3 miles round trip) provides views of the Hollywood sign; the Greek Theatre, a 5,870-seat amphitheater, is a legendary music venue. Also here are the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens and the Western-heritage-oriented Autry Museum of the American West, both accessible from the Ventura (SR 134) or Golden State (I-5) freeways.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Outside Griffith Observatory; TCL Chinese Theatre; and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Downtown Downtown Los Angeles has undergone an eye-popping renaissance. Historic art deco structures share the streetscape with glass-clad towers, and even movie stars have snapped up lofts in century-old buildings. The arts scene thrives along Grand Avenue as well as in the hip Arts District. L.A. Live is sports central; Chinatown and Olvera Street are fun cultural excursions; to the southwest, Exposition Park offers a trio of major museums.

The heart of L.A.’s performingarts scene and the site of its most dramatic architecture, Grand Avenue lives up to its name. Four venues on Bunker Hill make up the Music Center. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is home to L.A. Opera. The Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum host theatrical productions. The most spectacular is architect Frank Gehry’s lauded Walt Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for most of the year. After a show, take a stroll through the 12-acre Grand Park.

BUNKER HILL Steps from the Ahmanson is the postmodern Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. A short walk south on Grand is the Museum of Contemporary Art, and across from it is The Broad museum,

built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Angels Flight, a vintage funicular that climbs to California Plaza from Hill Street, reopened after repairs. Farther down Grand, the Bunker Hill Steps rise five stories at the U.S. Bank Tower, site of the OUE Skyspace LA attraction. Across the street is the art deco-style Central Library.

OLVERA STREET L.A.’s origins date back to 1781 and El Pueblo de Los Angeles, a collection of 27 buildings along festive pedestrian concourse Olvera Street. The city’s oldest building, Avila Adobe, is here, along with Mexican restaurants, mariachi bands and merchants offering arts and crafts. Across the street is Union Station, the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western U.S., and a few blocks away is the

city’s oldest restaurant, Philippe the Original (1908).

CHINATOWN Chinatown is the destination for dim sum—and dining at foodie meccas such as Howlin’ Ray’s for Nashville hot chicken—or browsing for clothing and home goods. Cultural highlights include the ornate Thien Hau Temple. Dodger Stadium is a short drive away, as is San Antonio Winery, which offers tours and tastings.

ARTS DISTRICT To the east of emerging hipster ‘hood Little Tokyo is the trendy Arts District, which boasts a myriad of murals; buzzy shops and markets; galleries of note such as Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles; a bevy of craft breweries; and lauded restaurants including Brera Ristorante, Bestia and Bavel.

L.A. LIVE The $2.5 billion L.A. Live project is home to Staples Center, as well as the L.A. Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings, and it hosts top pop acts, as does Microsoft Theater. The Grammy Museum honors musicians with videos, artifacts and interactive exhibits. A dozen restaurants and nightlife venues face a massive plaza lined with LED screens.

EXPOSITION PARK Just south of downtown is Exposition Park, whose grounds hold the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and major museums: the California African American Museum; the beaux-arts-style Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County; and the California Science Center, which has a 3D Imax theater and exhibits the retired NASA space shuttle Endeavour.

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A.O.C. > Mediterranean $$$ Eatery from James Beard Award-winning Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne pioneered two L.A. culinary trends: the small-plates format and the wine bar. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8700 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.859.9859 Map I12 CLEO > Mediterranean $$$ Chef Danny Elmaleh’s Mediterranean small plates include kebabs of skirt steak and lamb, and wood-burned flatbreads. B, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). The Orlando Hotel, 8384 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.579.1600 Map I12 (V) CROSSROADS KITCHEN > Mediterranean $$$ Chef/partner Tal Ronnen creates plant-based dishes, many inspired by nonvegan comfort classics. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8284 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.782.9245 Map H12

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Michelin-spangled chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten operates about 40 restaurants around the world; two are at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. The Rooftop by JG, on the 12th floor of the luxe hotel, is one of that city’s largest rooftop venues; the impeccably styled garden setting has a new look and a shade- and tempcontrolled trellis. The all-day menu includes crispy sea trout sushi with chipotle emulsion and soy glaze and a lobster burger, above, with Gruyère cheese and green-chile dressing. Eggs Benedict at brunch come with Snake River Farms ham. Sunday evenings, chef Steve Benjamin’s chocolate truffles pair with Perrier-Jouët Champagne. Fine-dining room Jean-Georges Beverly Hills reopens with an eight-course tasting menu on its terrace; it features signature favorites as well as collaborative dishes with chef Benjamin. p. 26

(V) GRACIAS MADRE > Mexican/Latin $$ Organic plant-based Mexican fare from the Café Gratitude team. Coconut ceviche tostadas, flautas de camote please vegans and omnivores alike. The patio’s ambiance can’t be beat. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.978.2170 Map I12 JOAN’S ON THIRD > American $$ Celebrity-frequented cafe on busy West 3rd Street offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups and sweets, plus picnic baskets and gourmet items. B, L, D (daily). 8350 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.2285 Map I12 THE LITTLE DOOR > French $$$ For a candlelit dinner in a romantic setting, this is the spot ne plus ultra. Enjoy French-Med dishes—steak tartare, oysters, rib-eye with chanterelles—under the stars. D (nightly). 8164 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.1210 Map I12 OSTERIA MOZZA > Italian $$$ Famed L.A.-based bread maker Nancy Silverton is a partner in Mozza’s group of contemporary Italian restaurants, which includes this sophisticated dining room. D (nightly). 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 Map H13 PIZZERIA MOZZA / MOZZA2GO > Italian $$ Osteria Mozza’s relaxed sibling features pizzas as well as cheeses and salumi plates and rustic daily specials. Delivery and takeout from Mozza2Go. L, D (daily). Pizzeria Mozza: 641 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.297.0101. Mozza2Go: 6610 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.1130 Map H13 PROVIDENCE > Seafood $$$$ James Beard Award winner and Michelin-recognized, Michael Cimarusti (also behind Connie and Ted’s) showcases sustainable seafood in refined, oft-changing dishes. Outstanding cocktails. L (F), D (nightly). 5955 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.460.4170 Map I14

Guidelines Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

Index Beverly Boulevard........ 26 Beverly Hills................. 26 Brentwood.................... 27 Century City.................. 27 Culver City.................... 27 Downtown..................... 27 Hollywood..................... 28 La Brea Avenue............ 28 La Cienega Boulevard. 28

Malibu........................... 28 Pasadena...................... 29 Santa Monica................ 29 South Bay..................... 29 Valley............................. 29 Venice............................ 29 West Hollywood............ 29 Westside....................... 29

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and others from the “Secret Kitchen.” Intimate prix fixe experience Da Lat Rose upstairs. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su). 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.205.8990 Map I11 CULINA > Italian $$$ The Four Seasons restaurant offers a coastally inflected modern Italian menu and sleek crudo bar. Adjacent is Vinoteca, a wine and espresso bar. B, D (daily); L (M-Sa); Br (Su). Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.860.4000 Map J12 CUT > Steak $$$$ Getty Center architect Richard Meier and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck collaboration is the place to savor Wagyu or dry-aged Nebraska steaks. Menu is short on nostalgia, long on flavor. D (M-Sa). Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.276.8500 Map J11 JEAN-GEORGES BEVERLY HILLS > California $$$$ Michelin-spangled Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s opulent dining room at the Waldorf Astoria presents eight-course menus on the terrace. The Rooftop by JG is its casual counterpart. D (daily). Rooftop: B, L, D (daily). 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.860.6666 Map J11 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Swanky “steakhouse with personality.” Bone-in filet reigns; warm butter cake melts in your mouth. Penthouse at Mastro’s is an upstairs lounge. D (nightly). 246 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8782 Map J11 MATSUHISA > Japanese $$$$ Superchef Nobu Matsuhisa’s relatively modest original flagship incorporates luxurious Western ingredients and Latin American spices. L (M-F), D (nightly). 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 Map I12

SON OF A GUN > Seafood $$$ Meat-loving chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal turn to the sea, cooking up small shareable plates such as miniature lobster rolls in a nautically themed space. L, D (daily). 8370 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.782.9033 Map I12

MAUDE > California $$$$ Aussie celebrity chef Curtis Stone helms 24-seat restaurant with quarterly-changing tasting menu with optional wine pairings. D (Tu-Sa). 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.3418 Map J11

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MR CHOW > Chinese $$$$ The L.A. County edition of scene-y restaurants in New York, London, Miami, Las Vegas and Mexico City offers Imperial Beijing cuisine. L (M-F), D (nightly). 344 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.9911 Map I11

LE PETIT BELVEDERE > Cal-French $$$$ Cal-French alfresco brasserie by chef David Codney at the posh Peninsula Beverly Hills. Saffron risotto croquettes; moules frites.; Grand Marnier soufflé. D (W-Sa). 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310 975 2736 Map J11 CRUSTACEAN > Pan-Asian $$$ A walk-on-water aquarium meanders through this Beverly Hills landmark, which offers modern Vietnamese dishes

NATALEE THAI > Thai $$ Traditional dishes such as Nutty Chicken and sole filet in red curry sauce served amid edgy decor. Veggie lovers favor the spicy maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.855.9380 Map J12

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SPAGO > California $$$ An L.A. institution. Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant is a modern dining room with a daily-changing menu that may include dishes such as spicy tuna tartare or veal Wiener schnitzel. L (Tu-Sa), D (nightly). 176 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880 Map I11

BRENTWOOD BALTAIRE > Steak $$$$ Chef Travis Strickland’s sophisticated restaurant offers Prime steaks, old-school charm and sun-or-stars dining on its terrace. L (M-F), D (nightly). 11647 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 424.273.1660 Map J12 JON & VINNY’S > Italian $$ Stylish yet family-friendly diner from chef/owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo has it all—pastries, pizza, house-made pasta and meat entrées. B, L, D (daily). 11938 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 310.442.2733 Map J12

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CRAFT > American $$$ New York chef Tom Colicchio of Bravo’s Top Chef brings his concept to L.A., a contemporary a la carte menu featuring fun shareable dishes. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 10100 Constellation Blvd., L.A., 310.279.4180 Map K11 DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies and families line up for renowned dumplings filled with pork or crab or both—and a host of habit-forming sides. L, D (daily). Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 424.382.1118 Map J10

CULVER CITY NATALEE THAI > Thai $$ Traditional dishes, edgy decor. Nutty Chicken; sole filet in red curry sauce; vegetarian maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 10101 Venice Blvd., L.A., 310.202.7003 Map L11 VESPERTINE > Eclectic/Fusion $$$$ Chef Jordan Kahn’s pricey “gastronomical experiment” topped late L.A. Times critic Jonathan Gold’s 2017 list of 101 best restaurants. Expect 18-plus courses. Advance reservations required. D (Tu-Sa). 3599 Hayden Ave., Culver City, 323.320.4023, vespertine.la Map L12

DOWNTOWN 71ABOVE > American $$$$ Chef Vartan Abgaryan’s swanky restaurant on the 71st floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. Skyline views and, yes, elevated contemporary dishes. À la carte at the bar, prix fixe in the dining room. L (M-F), D (nightly). 633 W. 5th St., 71st Floor, downtown, 213.712.2683 Map H16 BAVEL > Mediterranean $$$ Bestia chef Ori Menashe and wife/pastry chef Genevieve Gergis make Middle Eastern cuisine mainstream at their lively Arts District spot. Wide range of mezze; herb-stuffed dorade with red chermoula. D (nightly). 500 Mateo St., downtown, 213.232.4966 Map J17 BESTIA > Italian $$$ “Beast”-focused dishes—e.g., roasted marrow bone with spinach gnocchetti—at multiregional Italian in the Arts District. D (nightly). 2121 E. 7th Place, downtown, 213.514.5724 Map east of J17

British Fare, imported beers and world famous Fish & Chips. Heated outdoor patio. Stop by the gift shoppe for food and collectibles from the British Isles, including bone china, teapots, souvenir items, tea, candy, wine, freshly baked goods and much more. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner Freshly baked pies and pastries Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4-7 pm; Fri 4-8 pm Afternoon Tea Wed-Sat 11:30 am-4 pm

116 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica (310) 451-1402 www.yeoldekingshead.com

BRERA RISTORANTE > Italian $$$ Stylish trattoria from the Factory Kitchen team serves a daily changing, Northern Italy-inspired menu. Rice dishes, spit-roasted meats, handmade pastas. D (nightly). 1331 E. 6th St., downtown, 213.553.8006 Map J17 DRAGO CENTRO > Italian $$$ Chef Celestino Drago’s well-executed Italian fare and extensive wine list are presented in a handsome contemporary space. L (M-F), D (nightly). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998 Map H16

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DINING MUSSO & FRANK GRILL > Steak $$$ Storied restaurant is Hollywood’s oldest; it just marked its centennial. Enjoy flannel cakes, lobster Thermidor and Welsh rabbit. Start with the martini; the drink was purportedly invented here. B, L (Tu-Sa); D (Tu-Su). 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7788 Map H13 PETIT TROIS > French $$$ Trois Mec’s neighboring French-bar-style spinoff offers an à la carte menu of classics such as confit-fried chicken leg, croque monsieur and omelet with Boursin cheese. A newer, larger outpost also opened in the Valley. L, D (daily). 718 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.468.8916 Map H13 SALAZAR > Mexican/Latin $$ Taco destination is a colorful desert oasis in a former Frogtown auto-body shop; outdoor dining, grilled meats and fun drinks. L, D (Tu-Su); Br (Sa-Su). 2490 Fletcher Drive, L.A., salazarla.com Map southeast of W23

LA BREA / MID-CITY ANIMAL > American $$$ Bare-bones spot from Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo is carnivore dream; delectable takes on offal. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 435 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.782.9225 Map I13

Noble Bird Rotisserie, at airy new shopping-dining center 2nd and PCH in Long Beach, offers rotisserie chicken using sustainably sourced, pasture-raised birds that are brined for 24 hours and slow-cooked. Star of the show: G Chicken with Korean gochugaru, citrus, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey. Chef Andrew Bice’s elevated resume—Ivory on Sunset, Blue Plate Oysterette—gives wing to coq au vin and composed sides such as four mushrooms with shaved Brussels on celery root puree. Because its menu is free of dairy, peanuts and tree nuts, Noble Bird has quickly become a mecca for those with food allergies. p. 29

L.A. PRIME > Steak $$$$ City views, wet-aged steaks and winning wine list on the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites’ 35th floor. D (nightly). The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.612.4743 Map I16 ORSA & WINSTON > Fusion $$$$ Acclaimed chef/owner Josef Centeno draws on Japanese and Italian traditions for a daily changing five-course tasting menu. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Sa), Br (Sa-Su). 122 W. 4th St., downtown, 213.687.0300 Map I16 OTIUM > California $$$ French Laundry alum Timothy Hollingsworth helms Broad museum-adjacent modern restaurant offering market-driven fare including signature black cod. L (Tu-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 222 S. Hope St., downtown, 213.935.8500 Map H16 PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL > Quick Bites $ The purported birthplace of the French dip sandwich, this down-home cafeteria is an L.A. institution, established in 1908. Try the 50-cent coffee. B, L, D (daily). 1001 N. Alameda St., downtown, 213.628.3781 Map G17 Q SUSHI > Japanese $$$$ The omakase-only Michelin-recognized experience at this intimate sushi bar showcases the strictly traditional artistry of chef Hiroyuki Naruke. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Sa). 521 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.225.6285 Map I16 REDBIRD > American $$$ Chef Neal Fraser offers his contemporary cuisine and retro cocktails amid Spanish Baroque decor in the former Cathedral of St. Vibiana rectory, making the restaurant both a cultural and culinary landmark. D (nightly), Br (SaSu). 114 E. 2nd St., downtown, 213.788.1191 Map H17

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ROSSOBLU > Italian $$$ Bolognese family favorites in gorgeous spot at City Market South in the Fashion District. D (nightly), Br (Su). 1124 San Julian St., downtown, 213.749.1099 Map J16 WP24 > Pan-Asian $$$$ Wolfgang Puck offers Chinese Crystal Dumplings and pork belly bao on Ritz-Carlton’s 24th floor. Nest at WP24 adjacent. Dining room: D (Tu-Sa). Nest: D (nightly). 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.743.8824 Map I15 YANG CHOW > Chinese $$ The Yun family has been offering Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine at elegant Chinatown mainstay since 1977. The Slippery Shrimp is renowned. L, D (daily). 819 N. Broadway, downtown, 213.625.0811 Map G17

HOLLYWOOD / EASTSIDE ALIMENTO > Italian $$$ Zach Pollack (also at Cosa Buona in Echo Park) masterminds a tiny hip space with a clever menu, e.g., tortellini in brodo with broth-filled dumplings that explode in your mouth. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A., 323.928.2888 Map east of W23

JON & VINNY’S > Italian $$ Stylish, family-friendly diner from chef/owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo offers pastries, pizza, house-made pasta and meat entrées. Also in Brentwood. B, L, D (daily). 412 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.334.3369 Map B2 PINK’S HOT DOGS > Quick Bites $ There’s a perpetual queue at the legendary stand, open since 1939; the menu offers about 30 kinds of hot dogs and chili cheeseburgers, too. Open late. B, L, D (daily). 709 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.931.4223 Map I13 RÉPUBLIQUE > French $$ Walter Manzke and pastry-chef wife Margarita offer bistro classics; landmark once housed Charlie Chaplin’s studio. Café: B, L (daily); Br (Sa-Su). Bistro: D (nightly). 624 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 310.362.6115 Map I13

LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD / RESTAURANT ROW ANGLER > Seafood $$$$ Acclaimed Bay Area chef Joshua Skenes brings his Michelin-starred prowess to the Beverly Center. The menu of locally sourced produce, game and seafood centers on a huge wood-burning hearth. D (nightly). 8500 Beverly Blvd., Suite 117, L.A., 424.332.4082 Map J12 BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT > American $$$ L.A. location of Miami spot offers showstopping food presentations in fine-dining setting. Laughing Bird Popcorn Shrimp; cotton-candy Marie Antoinette’s Head. D (nightly). 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.388.1888 Map I12 NOBU > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s flagship—there are 32 locations around the world—offers sushi, someitems with Peruvian accents. Black cod in miso is his signature dish. D (nightly). 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.657.5711 Map H12

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APL RESTAURANT > Steak $$$$ Classically trained chef/barbecue expert Adam Perry Lang’s steakhouse offers new takes on old-school favorites using chops and steaks dry-aged on-site. D (nightly). 1680 Vine St., Hollywood, 323.416.1280 Map H14

DUKE’S MALIBU > Seafood $$ Named for surfing popularizer Duke Kahanamoku; dailychanging selection of fresh fish plus tropical cocktails and ocean views. L (M-Sa), D (nightly), Br (Su). 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.0777 Map west of K7

GWEN > American $$$$ Maude chef Curtis Stone and his brother Luke offer meat-centric tasting menus in an art deco dining room; plus European-style butcher shop. L (M-F), D (nightly). 6600 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.946.7513 Map H14

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB > Seafood $$$$ On-the-waterfront eatery offers Malibu views; ahi tartare and caviar starters followed by Maine lobster and steaks. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.454.4357 Map west of K7

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ISE-SHIMA > Japanese $$ Restaurant at the Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Old Town Torrance offers sushi and dishes recalling the seafood and marine delicacies of Japan’s Ise Shima region. B, L, D (daily). 21381 S. Western Ave., Torrance, 310.320.6700 Map M14

(V) PLANT FOOD + WINE > California $$$ Restaurant from Matthew Kenney takes a raw, locally sourced, plant-based approach to dining. Lovely patio sheltered by olive trees. Extensive organic and biodynamic selection of wines. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1009 Map N9

ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Super-luxe take on the American steakhouse—with Japanese influences. Certified Angus beef, domestic and imported wagyu; cotton candy dessert. D (nightly). 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 626.486.1111 Map Q20

M.B. POST > American $$$ Chef David LeFevre serves small plates of seafood, cured meats and fresh-baked breads in former post office. L (F-Su), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 Map L13

VALLE > Mexican $$$ New. Gjelina and Gjusta team offers Oaxacan cuisine outdoors. Cecina tlayudas; roasted cauliflower with vegan mole; family-style barbacoa. L (Sa-Su), D (W-Su). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 Map N9

DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies and families line up for renowned dumplings filled with pork or crab or both—and a host of habit-forming sides. L, D (daily). The Americana at Brand, 177 Caruso Ave., Glendale, 818.551.5561 Map U23

NOBLE BIRD ROTISSERIE > New American $$ New. 24-hour-brined slow-cooked birds. Korean-inspired G Chicken; coq au vin; and composed sides. Mecca for those with food allergies. L, D (daily). 2nd & PCH, 6460 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, 562.431.0445 Map O17

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1 PICO > California $$$ New chef at beachfront venue focuses on coastal cuisine. Sea urchin-saffron linguine; popcorn sundae. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.587.1717 Map M8

ASANEBO > Japanese $$$$ Michelin-rated sushi bar and restaurant in a strip mall offers memorable sushi as well as inventive fare such as uni tempura in shiso leaf. D (nightly). 11941 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.760.3348 Map A1

BIRDIE G’S > American $$$ James Beard Award-nominated chef Jeremy Fox (Rustic Canyon) presents “regional American cookery and timeless family recipes” at Bergamot Station. D (nightly). 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 310.310.3616 Map L9

CASTAWAY > American $$$ Burbank’s fine-dining restaurant boasts expansive Valley views from its hilltop perch, plus a new design and steakforward menu by Cutthroat Kitchen winner Perry Pollaci. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank, 818.848.6691 Map north of W21

NOBU MALIBU > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s coastal spot attracts celebs and foodies for sushi. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140 Map west of K7

BLUE PLATE OYSTERETTE > Seafood $$$ Spot near Santa Monica Pier puts a “California twist on East Hampton summer lobster bakes” with oysters on the half shell, clam chowder and lobster rolls. L, D (daily). 1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.576.3474 Map L8 BOA STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$ Way hip, way fine steakhouse. Steaks from kosher rib-eye to Japanese F1 filet mignon with choice of rubs and sauces; cutting-edge cocktails. L (M-F), D (nightly). 101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.4466 Map M8 CASSIA > Asian Fusion $$$ Asian brasserie from Rustic Canyon team is inside a 1930s building. Vietnamese pot-au-feu, grilled-pork-belly vermicelli. Esters Wine Shop & Bar adjacent. D (nightly). 1314 7th St., Santa Monica, 310.393.6699 Map L8 DIALOGUE > California $$$$ James Beard Award-winning chef Dave Beran offers tasting menu at 18-seat restaurant; tickets online. D (TuSu). Gallery Food Hall, 1315 3rd St. Promenade, Second Floor, Santa Monica, dialoguerestaurant.com Map L8 RUSTIC CANYON > California $$$ MIchelin-starred spot from chef-owner Jeremy Fox offers small plates, e.g., tamari turnips, mussels pozole verde, sourdough linguine cacio e pepe. D (nightly). 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.393.7050 Map L8 YE OLDE KING’S HEAD > British/Irish $$ Cozy pub/restaurant with traditional English fare including acclaimed fish and chips. B, L, D (daily); high tea (M-Sa). 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.451.1402 Map L8

SOUTH BAY / LONG BEACH DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies and families line up for renowned dumplings filled with pork or crab or both—and a host of habit-forming sides. L, D (daily). Del Amo Fashion Center, 21540 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 519, Torrance, 310.214.1175 Map D2 FISHING WITH DYNAMITE > Seafood $$$ Chef David LeFevre (Arthur J, M.B. Post) loads his menu with old-school small plates with East Coast inspirations. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.893.6299 Map L13

JOAN’S ON THIRD > American $$ Celebrity-frequented cafe offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups and sweets, plus picnic baskets and gourmet items. B, L, D (daily). 12059 Ventura Place, Studio City, 818.201.3900 Map T18 PETIT TROIS > French $$$ French-bar-style spinoff from Trois Mec offers à la carte classics such as a confit-fried chicken leg and omelet with Boursin cheese. B, L, D (daily). 13705 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818.989.2600 Map G10

BOA STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Way hip, way fine steaks from kosher rib-eye to Japanese F1 filet mignon with choice of rubs and sauces; plus cutting-edge cocktails. L (M-F), D (nightly). 9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2050 Map H12 DAN TANA’S > Italian $$$ New York-style restaurant in a yellow bungalow, an L.A. classic for more than half a century. Specialties include red-sauce pastas and huge steaks. Reservations required. D (nightly). 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9444 Map I11 DELILAH > American $$$ Celebrity-favored restaurant/lounge from the H.Wood Group channels the Roaring ‘20s with a menu of classic American cuisine—including deviled eggs and chicken tenders—and classic cocktails plus dinner and dancing. Reservation only. D (Tu-Su). 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.745.0600 Map H12 KATANA > Japanese $$$ Robata and sushi from the Sushi Roku-Boa Steakhouse team: open-flame-grilled meat, vegetables, seafood on skewers. Stylish rooms, patio. D (nightly). 8439 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.8585 Map H12

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NIGHT + MARKET > Thai $$ ”California chill meets Bangkok frenzy” plus natural wine. Crispy-rice salad; fried-chicken sandwich. L, D (W-M). 9043 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9724 Map I12

BULL & BUTTERFLY > Cal-Baja Steaks $$$ New. Region’s ranching roots from Paso Robles to Guadalupe Valley evoked with ember-cooked vegetables, spit-roasted chicken and charcoal-broiled steaks—notably rib-eye cap asada. D (nightly). The Runway, 12746 Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista, 213.267.2900 Map N10

ROKU > Japanese $$$ Sunset Strip hot spot from the Sushi Roku team presents elevated teppanyaki prepared at interactive grill tables, as well as sushi and an omakase format. L (M-F), D (nightly). 9201 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2060 Map H12

FELIX TRATTORIA > Italian $$$ Chef Evan Funke’s trattoria boasts an open kitchen and a glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled pasta laboratorio where his masterpieces take shape before diners’ eyes. D (nightly). 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 424.387.8622 Map M9

TESSE > French $$$ Raphael Francois is in the kitchen at this sophisticated spot serving classic delights updated for 21st-century L.A. Don’t miss pastry chef Sally Camacho Mueller’s soufflé dessert. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8500 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite B, West Hollywood, 310.360.3866 Map H12

GJELINA > Cal-Med $$$ Small plates, vegetable dishes, upscale pizzas served to chic Westsiders; one of Venice’s most popular eateries and liveliest patio. B, L (M-F); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). Gjelina Take Away (all meals daily). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 Map N9

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NUEVA > Mexican $$$ New. Cantina offers contemporary Mexican on a colorful patio. Highlights: hamachi and uni with local citrus, charred peanuts and fresno chile; octopus tacos; alt-agave (e.g., sotol) cocktails. L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 822 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, 310.747.6050 Map N9 OSPI > Italian $$$ New. Spot near the boardwalk offers olive oil-glossed country toast with toppings from garlic to chilled lobster; Sardinian gnocchi with beef cheek ragu; and pizzas with cracker-thin tonda-style crusts. D (nightly). 2025 Pacific Ave., Venice, 424.443.5007 Map N9

THE APPLE PAN > Quick Bites $$ The counter is popular at this tiny joint open since 1927. Aficionados wax on about the drippy Steakburger and Hickoryburger. Cash only. Open late. L, D (Tu-Su). 10801 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.475.3585 Map K10 STK > Steak $$$ The One Group’s renowned steakhouse at the W hotel in Westwood presents starters such as tuna tartare, seafood platters for the table and signature steaks. D (nightly). W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills, 930 Hilgard Ave., L.A., 310.659.3535 Map J10

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BARNSDALL ART PARK Includes Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, L.A. Municipal Art Gallery, and Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. Park: daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Municipal Art Gallery: Th-Su noon-5 p.m.; Hollyhock House tours: Th-Su 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Hollyhock House tours $3-$7. 4800 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.913.4031 Map W22 BATTLESHIP IOWA MUSEUM Former battleship permanently docked. Exhibit follows ship’s history through World War II, Korean War and Cold War. Missile decks, bridge, mess areas and captain’s cabin. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; last ticket sold at 4 p.m. $11.95-$19.95, under 5 free. Pacific Battleship Center, USS Iowa BB-61, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 877.446.9261 Map O15

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Capping its yearlong centennial celebration, the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino unveils 11.5 new acres of landscape and pavilions at Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance; 15 total acres make it one of the world’s largest classical-style Chinese gardens. Highlights include the Stargazing Tower, a pavilion with stunning views; the Verdant Microcosm, designed for the study, creation and display of the miniature potted landscapes penjing; Reflections in the Stream and Fragrance of Orchids Pavilion, for meditation and inspiration; and Courtyard of Assembled Worthies, paved with intricate pebble mosaics. There’s also a bamboo grove to the west and a conifer forest to the north. Still to come: indoor spaces including an exhibition gallery, a traditional scholar’s studio and a restaurant. p. 32

CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS Stunning contemporary cathedral by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, opposite the Music Center. M-F 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sa 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Su 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 555 W. Temple St., downtown, 213.680.5200 Map H17 CENTRAL LIBRARY Beaux arts-style landmark is the nation’s third-largest public library in terms of holdings, which include many archival collections. M-Th 10 a.m.8 p.m.; F-Sa 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Su 1-5 p.m. Free. 630 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.228.7000 Map I16 CHINATOWN Ornate architecture, dim sum, traditional and trendy eateries and shops with Eastern wares surrounding a central plaza. Art and antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown Map G17 DESCANSO GARDENS Coast live oaks, roses, Ancient Forest, Japanese Garden and camellia garden. Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $5-$15, under 5 free. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 Map Q19 DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s theme park. Attractions include Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion and new land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Disney California Adventure is adjacent. Call for hours. $104-$154, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map D6 DOLBY THEATRE Academy Awards home rolls out 500 feet of red carpet each year. M-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $18-$23, under 3 free. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.308.6300 Map H13 EGYPTIAN THEATRE Restored 1922 Hollywood landmark screens classics, cult favorites, indie films, Forever Hollywood. Call for schedule and pricing. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.3456 Map H13 EL CAPITAN THEATRE 1926 Spanish-style movie palace screens Disney films new and old. Pre-show preludes on Wurlitzer pipe organ. Call for tour schedule, pricing. 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7674 Map H13 EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES Birthplace of Los Angeles; the site of this historical monument dates to 1781. Historic buildings, 11 of which are open to the public, include 1818 Avila Adobe, L.A.’s oldest. 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown, 213.628.1274 Map H17 GAMBLE HOUSE Home is Arts and Crafts-style landmark. Advance tickets recommended for tours; see website. Th-Su noon-3 p.m. $12.50-$15, under 12 free.

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4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, 626.793.3334, gamblehouse.org Map Q19 GRAND PARK Urban park between the Music Center and Los Angeles City Hall offers farmers market and community entertainment. Daily 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Entrances at 200 N. Grand Ave., 221 N. Hill St., 221 N. Broadway and 227 N. Spring St., downtown, 213.972.8080 Map H17 GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Iconic attraction with spectacular views of L.A. and the Hollywood sign. Hourly shows at planetarium. Tu-F noon-10 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission free; planetarium shows $3-$7, under 5 free. 2800 E. Observatory Road, Griffith Park, L.A., 213.473.0800 Map U23 JAPAN HOUSE LOS ANGELES Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology. Gallery, Monozukuri Shop, cafe, restaurant, library and event venues. Su 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; M-Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Levels 2 and 5, L.A., 800.516.0565, japanhouse.jp/losangeles Map H13 L.A. LIVE Entertainment center is home to the Grammy Museum, Microsoft Theater and the Novo by Microsoft, restaurants, high-tech bowling lanes and nightspots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.5483 Map I15 LEGOLAND Resort with 60 rides, shows and attractions, aquarium, Legoland Hotel and Legoland Castle Hotel. See legoland.com for hours, packages, accommodations and discounts. Parking $17-$25. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346 Map southeast of F6 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN Peafowl roam the grounds and roost overhead at this idyllic 127-acre garden. Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (last admission 7:30 p.m). $5-$15, under 5 free. Free third Tuesday of the month. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.821.3222 Map Q22 LOS ANGELES ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS Griffith Park zoo is home to 250 animal species, many of them endangered, living among immersive habitats and lush gardens. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket sales cease one hour before closing. $16-$21, under 2 free. 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23 MADAME TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD Get close to the stars: 125 figures include celebrities and pop icons, aactors and actresses; 4-D and VR adventures. Daily 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $16.99–$30.95, under 3 free. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1670 Map H13 ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET Local landmark established in 1934 boasts 120 produce stalls, restaurants and gift shops in open-air setting. Adjacent to the Grove shopping center. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211 Map I13

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AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Touch the ocean’s predators in Shark Lagoon and jellies in the Wonders of the Deep gallery, and meet penguins, sea lions and 11,000 other animals. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $24.95-$34.95, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16

ATTRACTIONS OUE SKYSPACE LA California’s tallest open-air observation deck, at nearly 1,000 feet above the city, boasts 360-degree views and a 45-foot-long glass “Skyslide“ from the 70th to the 69th floor. 633 W. 5th St., downtown, 213.894.9000 Map I16 POINT VICENTE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Small park adjacent to Point Vicente Lighthouse has a whale-watching deck and exhibits about local history and ecology. 31501 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310.377.5370 Map O13 PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER At the brand's 53-acre center, drivers 21 and up pilot latest-model Porsches for 90 minutes on a 4-mile track with a driving coach. Also simulators, store and Restaurant 917. 19800 S. Main St., Carson, 888.204.7474 Map M15 QUEEN MARY Historic ocean liner permanently berthed in Long Beach Harbor offers tours, shops, a hotel, art deco lounge, 4D theater and restaurants. Schedule, hours and prices at queenmary.com. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 877.342.0738 Map O16 RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ODDITORIUM Three hundred displays feature curiosities gathered by traveler Robert Ripley in the 1930s. Daily 10 a.m.-midnight. $10-$20. 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.6335 Map H13

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RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Visit the Air Force One Pavilion and see a full-size replica of the White House Oval Office. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15-$25, under 2 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354 Map northwest of A1

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SAN FERNANDO MISSION 1797 mission with museum, archives and gardens. Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $3-$5, under 7 free. 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, 818.361.0186 Map north of A1 SAN GABRIEL MISSION Mission includes the oldest building (1771) in Southern California. M-Sa 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-$5, under 6 free. 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive, San Gabriel, 626.457.3035 Map B4 SEAWORLD The 189-acre adventure park features thousands of marine animals including fish, reptiles and birds. Open daily; call for hours, ticket packages and discounts. $89.99, under 3 free. Parking $17-$30. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, 619.222.4732

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TCL CHINESE THEATRE Meticulously restored Hollywood movie palace (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) with Imax screen and walkway of stars’ handprints and footprints. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.3331, tclchinesetheatres.com Map H13 UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Dining, shopping, entertainment promenade includes eateries Dongpo Kitchen, LudoBird and Voodoo Doughnut; boutiques and novelty stores; Universal Cinema and Imax; and simulated skydiving wind tunnel iFly Hollywood. Call for hours. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4455 Map U20 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Movie-inspired theme park: Jurassic World—The Ride; Kung Fu Panda; Wizarding World of Harry Potter; Walking Dead; Simpsons Ride. Studio tour includes King Kong 360 3-D, film/TV sets, Fast & Furious—Supercharged. Call/check website for hours/prices. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377, universalstudioshollywood.com Map U20

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STUDIO TOURS PARAMOUNT PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Group tours of Hollywood’s longest-operating and only remaining major studio. Reservations recommended. See website for schedule. Studio Tour $58, under 10 not admitted; VIP Tour $178, under 10 not admitted; After Dark Tour $78, under 16 not admitted. 5515 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.1777, paramountstudiotour.com Map I14

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Visitors walk among hundreds of orb-weaver spiders and their amazing webs at the Spider Pavilion, through Nov. 29 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Exposition Park. Spacious pathways lead through the outdoor, plant-filled enclosure. Enclosed habitats that are home to tarantulas, wolf spiders and jumping spiders can also be seen. Timed-ticket reservations are required and include access to parts of the museum’s 3.5-acre Nature Gardens. p. 32

SONY PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Two-hour walking tour of working motion-picture studio includes stages where TV shows and movies including The Wizard of Oz and Spider-Man were filmed. Reservations, photo ID required. M-W, F 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Th 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $50, under 12 not admitted. VIP Tours also available, starting at $130. Parking free. 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.244.8687 Map L11 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Legendary studio tour (also see listing under “Attractions“). VIP Experience includes front-of-line privileges, an expert tour guide, a gourmet lunch, visits to the Will & Grace set and other perks. For hours and prices, call or check universalstudioshollywood.com. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20 WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR HOLLYWOOD Three-hour tour of TV and film studio includes backlots, prop warehouse, the real Friends Central Perk set, Batmobiles and observation of filming when possible. CalTech Physics Lab Cafeteria. Deluxe tour available. Reservations recommended; photo ID required. Daily 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $55-$68, under 8 not admitted. Parking $12. 3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 877.492.8687 Map U20

$12, $15 after 5 p.m. Cash only. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 323.724.3623 Map K15 CRAFT CONTEMPORARY International folk and contemporary craft art. Tu-F 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sa-Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $7-$9; pay what you can Su, under 10 free. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.937.4230 Map J13 DISCOVERY CUBE LOS ANGELES Science center for kids offers traveling and permanent science, technology, engineering, math and environmental exhibits and hands-on activities. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $14.95-$19.95, under 3 free. 11800 Foothill Blvd., L.A., 818.686.2823, discoverycube.org/la Map north of A2 GETTY CENTER Travertine-clad hilltop facility houses collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts. Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Tu-F, Su 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sa 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 p.m. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map H9

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GETTY VILLA Getty Center’s exquisite coastal counterpart features Etruscan, Roman and Greek antiquities. W-M 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 p.m. Advance timed tickets required for entry. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map K7

AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST Museum explores the art, history and cultures of the American West and houses one of the top U.S. collections of Native American materials. Tu-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6-$14, under 3 free. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000 Map H14

GRAMMY MUSEUM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, the creative and recording processes and Grammy Awards history. Su-M, W-Th 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; F-Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $10.95-$12.95, under 6 free. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15

THE BROAD Museum built by philanthropists and art collectors Eli and Edythe Broad contains more than 2,000 works of contemporary art. Tu-W 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th-F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Su 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. See thebroad.org for special-exhibition ticket prices and extended hours. Online reservations encouraged. 221 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.232.6200 Map H16

HAMMER MUSEUM UCLA-affiliated venue presents traveling exhibitions and installations and permanent collection. Tu-F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa-Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310.443.7000 Map J10

CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Exhibits showcasing the history, culture and art of African Americans, with an emphasis on California and the Western U.S. Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Parking $12, $15 after 5 p.m. Cash only. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 213.744.7432 Map M8 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER Interactive exhibits for budding scientists; Imax theater. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Permanent gallery, free; admission for Imax varies. Parking

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HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM In the historic Max Factor Building, steps from the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum houses 10,000 authentic showbiz treasures that showcase 100 years of Hollywood’s entertainment industry. W-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$15. 1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.464.7776 Map H13 HOLOCAUST MUSEUM L.A. The West Coast’s largest collection of Holocaust-era artifacts in an award-winning architectural building. Interactive exhibits, public tours and Holocaust survivor talks. Sa-Th 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 10 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Drive, L.A., 323.651.3704 Map I13

ICA LA Newer museum houses thought-provoking exhibitions by both local and international artists, aiming to make contemporary art relevant and accessible to all. W-F 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sa-Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 1717 E. 7th St., downtown, 310.284.8100 Map J17 JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Promotes understanding of ethnic diversity with a focus on the Japanese American experience. Tu-W, F-Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th noon-8 p.m. $6-$12, under 6 free, Th 5-8 p.m. and third Thursday of the month free. 100 N. Central Ave., downtown, 213.625.0414 Map H17 KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM This museum for kids ages 1-10 offers more than 40 fun hands-on exhibits, programs and monthly events on almost 3.5 acres of indoor and outdoor space. M-F 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $14, under 1 free. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.9144 Map Q18 LA BREA TAR PITS AND MUSEUM Watch paleontologists at work uncovering ice age L.A. Among the main attractions are the ever-bubbling tar pits, which make up the world’s most famous fossil-excavation site. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$15, under 3 free. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.934.7243 Map J13 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART The largest art museum in the Western U.S., with diverse, superb collections housed on a 20-acre campus. Chris Burden’s Urban Light installation welcomes museumgoers. M-Tu, Th 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $16-$25, under 18 free. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6000 Map J13 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Premier contemporary art museum in two facilities: Arata Isozaki-designed MOCA Grand Avenue and, in a former police-car warehouse, Geffen Contemporary. M, W, F 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Th 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa-Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown; The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., downtown, 213.626.6222 Map H16, H17 MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART Leading museum of modern and contemporary Latin American art; Robert Gumbiner Sculpture Garden. W, F-Su 11 a.m.5 p.m.; Th 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $7-$10, under 12 free. Sunday and fourth Thursday of the month 5-9 p.m. free. 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, 562.437.1689 Map O6 MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE Exhibits on prejudice and discrimination, legacy of the Holocaust, humanrights issues and Anne Frank’s life and legacy. Su-F 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11.50-$15.50. Anne: $12.50-$15.50. Under 5 free. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., L.A., 310.772.2506 Map J11 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Thirty-three million objects, from dinosaur fossils to fish. The 3.5-acre Nature Gardens, interactive Nature Lab and Tyrannosaurus rex growth series exhibit are highlights. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$12, under 3 free. 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, L.A., 213.763.3466 Map K15 NORTON SIMON MUSEUM Stellar collection of Renaissance to 20th-century masterworks and sculpture garden. M, W-Th noon-5 p.m.; F-Sa 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $9-$12; students with photo ID, under 19 free. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.6840 Map Q19 PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Museum displays about 135 vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles in permanent and rotating exhibits. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART MUSEUM, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Art, buildings and grounds, with more than a dozen themed gardens; several dining concepts; a beautiful gallery; and an education and visitor center. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13-$29, under 4 free. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 626.405.2141 Map R21

SHOPPING $8-$16, under 3 free. Tours of newly expanded and renovated vault $20-$30, under 10 not admitted. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.930.2277 Map J13 SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER Venue highlights the American Jewish experience through engaging exhibitions and programs. The award-winning Noah’s Ark attraction is great for tots. Tu-F noon-5 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$12, under 2 free, free Thursdays. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.440.4500 Map G9

SHOPPING THE AMERICANA AT BRAND Downtown Glendale hot spot from the creators of the Grove with a Main Street, U.S.A., atmosphere and a trolley. Toms and & Other Stories are among the 90 or so stores. Dining options include Din Tai Fung and Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina. 889 Americana Way, Glendale, 818.637.8900 Map U23 BEVERLY CENTER Trendsetting mall near West Hollywood just completed a multimillion-dollar renovation. It has more than 100 boutiques (Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana) and is anchored by Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. New dining options include Angler from chef Joshua Skenes, Farmhouse, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Pitchoun!, Eggslut, Marugame Udon and Easy’s diner. 8500 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.854.0070 Map I12

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AVALON HOLLYWOOD Dance club and 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 BIGFOOT LODGE Kitschy log-cabin-themed watering holes from the 1933 Group. 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., L.A., 323.662.9227; Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 310.287.2200 Map northeast of V23, M11

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strom and Bloomingdale’s. More than 80 boutiques, including Lorna Jane and Rimowa, plus a rooftop Dining Deck and ArcLight Cinemas. 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. Concierge at four locations. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map E6 THIRD STREET PROMENADE Pedestrian-only multi-block shopping zone includes shops (Cotton On, Anthropologie, Zara), kiosks and an array of street performers. 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., fine art gallery Galerie Michael, restaurant 208 Rodeo and new 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—trolley service connects the two—offers stylish retailers such as Rent the Runway and Fabletics, restaurants with outdoor dining, 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 Travelers flying out of LAX can enjoy some of L.A.’s top retail and dining options curated by Westfield (Fred Segal, MAC Cosmetics, Petrossian, Porsche Design, SeaLegs Wine Bar, Spanx) in LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal, as well as terminals 1, 2, 3 and 6. 380 World Way, L.A., 310.646.1770, westfieldairports.com/lax Map O10 WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY Open-air shopping center fresh from a $1 billion revitalization has more than 175 stores, including Compartés Chocolatier, Rodd & Gunn for men and Equipment; a luxe AMC multiplex with Imax; a food-court atrium and terrace; and the West Coast’s first Eataly, a chef-favored Italian marketplace. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 310.277.3898 Map J11

NIGHTLIFE 1 OAK Strikingly seductive, art-filled club from New York. 9039 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.2326 Map H12 THE ABBEY David Cooley’s world-famous gay bar and nightclub. Newer concept the Chapel at the Abbey is adjacent. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12

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BLIND BARBER Craft-cocktail-driven speak-easy at the rear of a barbershop. New in Highland Park. 10797 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.841.6679; 5715 N. Figueroa St., L.A., 323.739.0315 Map L11, S18 BOOTSY BELLOWS H.Wood Group nightclub with burlesque shows and other live entertainment boasts a gorgeous new Palm Springs-inspired design. 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Map H12 BREAK ROOM 86 1980s-style bar inside Koreatown’s Line Hotel with karaoke suites and live entertainment. (Break-dancing? Moonwalking? Check and check.) 630 S. Ardmore Ave., L.A., 213.368.3056 Map west of H15 THE BUNGALOW Seaside cottage-style nightspot with gourmet bites 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 Dustin Lancaster of L&E Oyster Bar is a local favorite. 4628 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 323.660.4400 Map W23 DOHENY ROOM Stylish art deco-style bar and lounge from the SBE Group offers a diverse menu by Cleo chef Danny Elmaleh. 9077 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 424.777.0266 Map H12 LA DESCARGA Cuban-inspired rum bar, live music and dance. Reservations recommended. Upscale attire. 1159 N. Western Ave., L.A., 323.466.1324 Map east of H14 MELROSE UMBRELLA CO. Rustic-chic space with creative cocktails and inventive fare. 7465 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.951.0709 Map I12 THE NICE GUY The H.Wood Group’s reservationsonly, Italian-inspired restaurant and mixology lounge. 401 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.360.9500 Map I12 NO VACANCY Gin cocktails and live entertainment in a Victorian boutique hotel. 1727 N. Hudson Ave., Hollywood, 323.465.1902 Map H14 PERCH Open-air roost in a historic building overlooking Pershing Square; indoor cabaret lounge Bar Thirteen is below. 448 S. Hill St., downtown, 213.802.1770 Map I16 POUR VOUS Parisian-inspired Champagne and cocktail salon. Upscale dress code. 5574 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.871.8699 Map I14 SEVEN GRAND Whiskey bar with tongue-in-cheek hunt-club decor. Intimate Bar Jackalope is hidden in the back and features more than 120 premium whiskeys. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0737 Map I16 THE SPARE ROOM Gaming parlor and cocktail lounge with bowling lanes and fancy drinks. The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.769.7296 Map H13 UPSTAIRS Bar with stunning city views atop Ace Hotel, in the historic United Artists Building. 929 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.623.3233 Map I16

EXPLORE AMTRAK Train and bus service within Los Angeles County, along the coast and to other major California locations as well as nationwide connections. 800.872.7245, amtrak.com BEVERLY HILLS RENT-A-CAR Luxury and exotic rentals. 9732 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.274.6969; 6085 Venice Blvd., Hollywood, 310.659.5555; LAX, 9220 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.670.2020, bhrentacar.com Map K12, J11, O10 CATALINA EXPRESS Year-round boat service to Catalina Island. Up to 30 daily departures from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. Reservations recommended. Call or check website for hours and prices. 800.481.3470, catalinaexpress.com DODGER STADIUM TOUR Behind-the-scenes tour of legendary stadium that recently hosted World Series. Visit field , dugout, Vin Scully Press Box and Lexus Dugout Club, home to World Series trophies. $15-$20, under 4 free. 1000 Vin Scully Ave., L.A., 866.363.4377 Map G17 DOWNTOWN ART WALK Self-guided gallery tour/ party centered on Spring and Main streets between 2nd and 9th streets in downtown Los Angeles. Second Thursday of every month. Check website for hours. Free. 213.617.4929, ext. 206, downtownartwalk.org Map I16 EXOTICS RACING LOS ANGELES SUPERCAR TOUR Explore L.A. in a Ferrari 488, a Lamborghini Huracan, a McLaren 570S and a Maserati Gran Turismo. Tours offered Su-F 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 120 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.220.2671, exoticsracing.com Map M8 HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS Cocktail, sunset dinner and Champagne-brunch cruises include dancing and harbor views. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, 855.290.0383, hornblower.com Map O9 LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY DTLA preservation organization offers more than a dozen walking tours of historic sites—including the Broadway Historic Theatre, Union Station and Angelino Heights—with a focus on architecture. 213.623.2489, laconservancy.org METRO City bus, light rail, subway. Rail lines connect downtown, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Pasadena, Long Beach; Red Line from Union Station to Hollywood and San Fernando Valley; Gold Line from Union Station to Pasadena and Arcadia; Blue Line from downtown to Long Beach; Green Line from Norwalk to Redondo Beach; Expo Line from Santa Monica to downtown. 323.466.3876, metro.net METROLINK Regional train system connects L.A. County with Ventura, Orange and San Diego counties. Most rail lines (including Orange County, San Bernardino and Ventura County) begin at Union Station in downtown L.A. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com STARLINE TOURS Tours of movie stars’ homes, beaches and theme parks. The City Sightseeing double-decker tour makes more than 70 stops. Prices vary. Tours begin at TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 800.959.3131, starlinetours.com Map H13 TMZ CELEBRITY TOUR, HOLLYWOOD Two-hour bus tour of celebrity hot spots in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and on Sunset Strip, plus videos. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. See website for pickup locations, hours and prices, children under 2 not permitted. 6822 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 844.869.8687, tmztour.com Map H13

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16 SoFi Stadium in Inglewood,

24 New Le Jardin restaurant

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at Mohawk General Store in Silverlake. 323.669.1601

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Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. 310.544.5366

January at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. p. 30

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Store at Universal CityWalk. 818.622.8000

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12 Jewelry at Pyrrha on West 3rd Street. 323.424.4807.

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Canyon Loop hike at Topanga State Park. 310.455.2465

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Panache Coiffure in Santa Monica. 310.260.9406

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