the CLB. guide to Los Angeles ☀️

LOS ANGELES CITY GUIDE
Your Coolest Places to Eat, Stay & Shop
Neighborhoods: West Hollywood • Beverly Hills • Santa Monica • Los Feliz

Where to Eat

Scene-y bites, chef-driven plates & patio moments

West Hollywood

• Great White WeHo – Aussie café chic with açai, sourdough, and spicy margs.

• Olivetta – Mediterranean-glam, full of velvet booths and seafood towers.

• Employees Only – Hidden, moody, with cocktails that hit just right.

Beverly Hills

• Mírame – Elevated Mexican with mezcal dreams and a palm-framed patio.

• Avra – Greek, fresh, gorgeous. Order the branzino and people-watch.

• Crustacean – Luxe Vietnamese spot with famous garlic noodles and gold vibes.

Santa Monica

• Élephante – Rooftop Italian with ocean views and a DJ on weekends.

• Birdie G’s – Playful Americana meets elevated dining in a retro-chic space.

• Dudley Market (Venice) – Casual, fresh seafood just steps from the beach.

Los Feliz

• All Time – Cult-fave café for breakfast burritos and chill backyard vibes.

• Little Dom’s – Cozy Italian with Hollywood locals and killer meatballs.

• Kismet – Middle Eastern plates with LA cool baked in.

Where to Stay

Design-forward hotels, wellness perks & rooftops with views

West Hollywood

• Pendry WeHo – Modern glam, rooftop pool, and Poppy nightclub below.

• 1 Hotel WeHo – Eco-luxe, spa on-site, canyon views from your room.

• The Edition – Sleek, social, and steps from Sunset.

Beverly Hills

• The Beverly Hills Hotel – Old Hollywood magic in pink and palm print.

• Waldorf Astoria BH – Classic luxury with a pool deck for sunset spritzes.

• Maison 140 – Parisian boutique hideaway.

Santa Monica

• Proper Hotel – Kelly Wearstler interiors, rooftop dining, and the dreamiest beds.

• Shutters on the Beach – Beachfront, nostalgic, and effortlessly elegant.

• Surfrider Malibu – Boutique boho perfection (worth the drive).

Los Feliz

• Cara Hotel – A peaceful escape with neutral tones and lemon trees.

• Silver Lake Pool & Inn – A modern inn with poolside spritz culture.

Where to Shop

Local designers, vintage gold, and fashion that makes a statement

West Hollywood

• Melrose Place – The Row, Glossier, and Alfred Coffee in one dreamy block.

• Maxfield – Where fashion meets museum. Think Rick Owens and rare finds.

• Fred Segal – Classic LA, multi-brand, full of style inspo.

Beverly Hills

• Rodeo Drive – Prada, Bottega, Cartier. An iconic power walk.

• Just One Eye – Luxury concept store meets gallery space.

• Neiman Marcus – The OG department store to find everything in one spot.

Santa Monica / Venice

• Abbot Kinney Blvd – The Great, Heist, Anine Bing, and juice spots galore.

• Main Street SM – Chill shops with sustainable fashion and crystals.

• General Store – LA interiors, ceramics, books, candles — a must-stop.

Los Feliz / Silver Lake

• Mohawk General Store – Cult designers + quiet cool.

• Dream Collective – Jewelry meets desert daydream.

• COVET by Christos – One-of-a-kind vintage and editorial-worthy edits.

TRAVEL TIPS

• Uber over walking. The vibe is cute, the distances are not.

• Always book dinner resys. Especially for WeHo + Santa Monica.

• Pack layers. Even in summer, LA nights are surprisingly breezy.

• Timing: Best time to explore: 11am–3pm / Dinner sweet spot: 7:30pm+