The 24-Hour Guide to Luxury Los Angeles
Updated on March 2, 2016
Fully embrace the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles at some of the country’s finest restaurants, spas and attractions. Even if you’re not a celebrity, you can spend a day living like one with this 24-hour guide to the finest things L.A. has to offer.
Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Collection
The legendary Hotel Bel-Air recently emerged from a two-year, multi-million dollar renovation that invites new generations of travelers to experience the style of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The hotel is the site of the Forbes Five-Star Spa by La Prairie, which offers one of the top hotel fitness and wellness programs in LA. The hotel is designed in a Spanish mission style and is nestled on 12 lush acres in the exclusive Bel-Air Estates.
701 Stone Canyon Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90077//} ?>
10 a.m - All-Star VIP Tour - Elite Helicopter Tours
With a limited time to explore L.A., you can still see all of the city’s best sights during Elite Helicopter Tour’s All-Star VIP tour. Enjoy aerial views of many of L.A.’s most famous attractions, including the Malibu Pier, the Playboy Mansion, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Park Observatory and the Hollywood Sign.
16750 Roscoe Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406//} ?>
LUNCH - NOBU MALIBU
Head to Nobu Malibu for incredible sushi – and even more incredible ocean views. Take in the scenery while feasting on some of the restaurant’s signature dishes, which include tiradito, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and black cod miso.
3835 Cross Creek Rd. Malibu, CA 90265-4978//} ?>
2 p.m. - MASSAGE at Hotel Bel-Air Spa by La PraIrie
Indulge in a massage at The Enclave at the Hotel Bel-Air Spa, a private suite that includes its own shower, bathtub, shaded patio, outdoor seating, and even its own waterfall. There’s no better setting to indulge in a Caviar Luxury Massage, in which Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is applied to the body to firm and revitalize the skin.
701 Stone Canyon Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90077//} ?>
3:30 p.m. - Rodeo Drive
After a relaxing massage, browse the shops at Rodeo Drive, perhaps the most luxurious shopping destination in L.A. Nearly every high-end designer has a storefront in this beautiful, walk-able outdoor shopping area. Whether you’re looking for the latest Chanel bag or Rolex watch, you’ll find it here.
200-400 N. Rodeo Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210//} ?>
4:30 p.m. - The Grove
A-listers flock to The Grove, a beautiful outdoor mall that's complete with trolley rides and a picturesque dancing fountain. The Grove features a number of designer stores, including Diane von Furstenberg, Elizabeth and James, and Michael Kors.
189 The Grove Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90036//} ?>
Dinner - Trois Mec
Celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre’s Trois Mec is hidden behind the façade of a pizza place – but the food served inside is a far cry from dollar slices. The restaurant – which is consistently on the top of best restaurant lists – serves a seasonally rotating tasting menu, and diners will have the chance to watch Lefebvre in action as they enjoy their five-course meal. Book your ticket in advance of your trip, as the restaurant does not accept walk-ins.
716 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038//} ?>
8 p.m. - Private Suite at STAPLES Center
Check out a Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers or Kings game from a private suite at STAPLES Center, which can accommodate eight to 18 guests. Enter the arena through a private VIP entrance, then enjoy the game with a premium view while noshing on catering provided by Levy Restaurants.
1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015//} ?>
10 p.m. - Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles
Have a post-game cocktail or two at Skybar at Mondrian Los Angeles, a poolside venue with breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills. Planning on staying a while? Bottle service is also available.
8440 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069//} ?>
There are a million ways to get lost in Los Angeles. The good kind of lost. The kind where you get so absorbed in what you're doing that you forget about the outside world. The kind where you open up to whatever happens next. The kind where you discover new things you like and new things about yourself. How will you Get Lost in L.A.?