We touched down at LAX for the full starlet experience (without all the
drama).
sleep
With
both bubbly and Mr. Bubbles in the mini-bar, the Standard
Hotel in downtown L.A. is anything but (rooms from $245). As an
added bonus, guests receive wristbands to ensure entry into the rooftop
bar with its sparkly view of the L.A. skyline. Standard Hotel, 550 South
Flower St., Los Angeles, 213-892-8080, www.standardhotels.com/los-angeles
eat
Ignore the skinny starlets and eat your way
across town. Foie gras lollipops with cotton candy, anyone? Molecular
gastronomy meets Spanish tapas at The
Bazaar where you might catch a glimpse of Top Chefs Marcel.
But if its Casablanca-style romance youre after, enjoy
French-Moroccan fare in the lush garden of The
Little Door.
The Bazaar, 465 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles,
310-246-5555, www.thebazaar.com
The
Little Door, 8164 W. Third St., Los Angeles, 323-951-1210, www.thelittledoor.com
drink
The view at the Hotel Casa Dels Veranda
Bar is unbeatable. Take in the sunset while sipping a tangy Takrai
martini. Hotel Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Wy., Santa Monica, 310-581-5533, www.hotelcasadelmar.com
do
Forget about celeb-spotting and see some real
stars at the Griffith
Observatory, then get your art on at the Getty
Center. And even if you dont see a concert at the Walt
Disney Concert Hall, make time to take a tour of Gehrys striking
steel masterpiece.
shop
For a proper The Hills fashion fix,
Melrose is the place to be. Pick up a purple tulle skirt at Ports
1961 flagship store, or spot that once-worn Oscar dress at DecadesTwo
and claim it as your own.
Ports 1961, 8483 Melrose Pl., West
Hollywood, 323-951-9696, www.ports1961.com
Decades
Two, 8214 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 323-655-1960, www.decadestwo.com
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