Fashion photographer Matthew Rolston curated the design of this Hollywood hotel, incorporating English upholstery and Suzani bedspreads.
The Philippe Starck–designed property houses chef José Andrés’s equally imaginative Bazaar.
Just steps from Rodeo Drive, the courtyard setting pays homage to Mediterranean architecture.
Built using only sustainable materials and outfitted with glass showers that look out over the ocean.
Cape Cod style reigns, with interiors by the Obamas’ decorator, Michael S. Smith.
L.A.’s hip set digs this hilltop hideaway, which evokes the noir glamour of "Sunset Boulevard."
From its pink exterior to garden bungalows, the Beverly Hills Hotel remains a longtime celebrity favorite.
This stylish stay includes a sceney restaurant run by "Iron Chef" contestant Eric Greenspan.
A modern hotel housed in a 54-story glass building near L.A. Live.
Housed on floors 22 through 26 of the 54-story JW Marriott, this Ritz offers jaw-dropping views.
Beige tones are the standard at this five-star addition to the Viceroy Hotels Group.
Designer Alexandra Champalimaud and the Rockwell Group recently revamped the 1946 grande dame.
Updated rooms at the Four Seasons now have private terraces and marble baths.
Minnie Mortimer gives East Coast prep a kicked-back California breeziness with shirtwaist dresses and beachy striped tops.
A warren of food stalls and shops by stylish clothiers including dressmaker Jenni Kayne, designer James Perse, and queen of Indian prints Roberta Freymann.
We love the luxe leather bags at Kendall Conrad (No. 1121), Huset's Scandinavian furniture (No. 1316 ½), the French-style cruisers at Linus Bikes (No. 1413 ½), and ChocoVivo's chocolate (No. 1504).
La Brea Avenue’s main attraction, where you’ll find only U.S.-made goods from Save Khaki men’s apparel to Olmay Home accessories.
Downtown L.A.’s jeans emporium lets men and women customize their own. Book an appointment—the bespoke pants are that popular.
Go for a nighttime top-down drive on Mulholland as it winds from Interstate 405 to Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Take in the magical lights of the city and the San Fernando Valley.
Grab your hiking boots and make your way from the Los Angeles Zoo to the Griffith Observatory, made famous by “Rebel Without a Cause.” Stop at Trails Café for lunch.
See Gustavo Dudamel conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic at this stainless steel landmark, designed by Frank Gehry.
A lively ski-chalet-style restaurant housed in a former IHOP, serving up inventive dishes such as beer-marinated crispy chicken with kimchi and two salsas.
A morning pastry shop/market, lunchtime café, and all-day dining room decked out in marble and French antiques—you’ll swear it’s the Parisian patisserie Ladurée. Try the perfect pizzas and macarons.
Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio’s arty penchant for molecular gastronomy doesn’t distract from triumphs such as egg-yolk gnocchi, but it does make Ink as serious as its sexy, all-gray space.
The latest success of Umami, L.A.’s beloved gourmet burger chain, combines 11 types of burgers, classic deli sandwiches, pork treats, and fried-to-order German chocolate doughnuts.
On the ground floor of a New York–style town house, Sotto specializes in Italian-accented cocktails and Neapolitan pizzas.
Ricardo Zarate, a trained sushi chef, incorporates his Peruvian roots and the region’s tangy ají amarillo pepper into small plates that are even more delicious than they are gorgeous.
A boisterous gastropub in Santa Monica that focuses on farm-to-table vegetable dishes. Try the wood roasted peas with mint, charcuterie, and plates of rib-sticking braised lamb belly.
For a quick bite, head here and try the mole poblano at Lotería Grill (Stall 322) or get a burger at Short Order (Stall 110).
The Vietnamese dishes are always delicious at this low-key restaurant in Silver Lake.
Sells the best of everything: artisanal coffee; toothpaste; organic beauty products.
