Best hotels in Los Angeles
Farmer’s Daughter Hotel
115 South Fairfax Avenue, CA, 90036
This modern boutique hotel is situated right next to the restaurants at The Farmers Market, stores at The Grove complex and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. When you’re not exploring the area, you can relax in unique surroundings, visit the sundeck or enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool.
AC Hotel Beverly Hills
6399 Wilshire Boulevard, CA, 90048
Fans of all things art deco will love the theme at this Marriott hotel. The city skyline provides the perfect backdrop while you enjoy the rooftop pool or sample into tapas in the 11th Floor Rooftop Lounge. Need something brought up to your room? Then ACE the Robot Butler will bring it to you.
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
8555 Beverly Boulevard, CA, 90048
French-inspired, with a Hollywood twist, is how the Sofitel describes its interior design. Meetings and events space are available, making this luxurious contemporary hotel ideal for business travelers. After a busy day, head to the fitness center or swimming pool to unwind.
Best restaurants in Los Angeles
Pink’s Hot Dogs
709 North La Brea Avenue, CA, 90038
In 1939, this family-owned restaurant was a cart with a simple chili dog recipe. Today, it’s known as one of the best places to get hot dogs in LA. The ‘Lord of the Rings Dog’, topped with onion rings, and the ‘Martha Stewart Dog’ with mushrooms, bacon and nacho cheese, are two favorites.
République
624 South La Brea Avenue, CA, 90036
By day, this café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch classics, such as avocado toast, eggs benedict and pastries. By night, the menu changes dramatically to include appetizers such as Kusshi oysters and bluefin tuna tartare, followed by entrees like Sonoma duck a l’orange and charcoal-grilled beef short rib.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 West 3rd Street, CA, 90036
Discover more than 100 produce stands and shops, alongside food vendors and restaurants at the Original Farmers Market. The latter serves up a wide range of international cuisines, including Italian and Greek. Alternatively, head in to browse and pick up sweets, baked goods or ice cream.
Best attractions in Los Angeles
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive, CA, 90212
Travel to Beverly Hills and cruise along the palm-tree-lined Rodeo Drive, one of the most famous streets in the world. You’ll want to park up, because this is also one of the best places to shop, with more than 100 boutiques, including flagship stores for the likes of Chanel and Cartier.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, CA, 90027
There are more than 53 miles of trails to follow in Griffith Park, making it perfect for hiking. The park is also home to Los Angeles Zoo and the Griffith Observatory. Take a short walk from the parking lot and you’ll find one of the best places to get a view of the iconic Hollywood Sign.
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose Avenue, CA, 90038
Experience a two-hour guided cart tour of Hollywood’s first major studio, where you’ll go behind the scenes to see iconic locations such as the New York Backlot. TV shows are primarily filmed here include hit series such as This Is Us, Grace and Frankie and Hawaii Five-O.
