LOS ANGELES TRAVEL DIARY

Back from LA - I thought I would share a handful of my must sees and dos for a visit to the City of Angels.

MUST DO
Hire a car! LA is such a big city, so to make the most of your time and see the best of the city, I highly recommend hiring a rental car to get around during your stay.

Catch an amazing LA sunset perched high on the Shangri-LA rooftop (Santa Monica)

Drive down the coast, exploring parts of Orange County, Newport Beach & Malibu


MUST SHOP
Rodeo Drive - all your high end shopping covered. Chanel to Celine - also amazing department stores including Barneys & Saks Fifth Avenue

Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills

Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica - Santa Monica Place is my favourite one-stop-shop

Fashion Island in Newport Beach


MUST SEE
The Getty Centre (one of my absolute LA favourites)

Hike Beachwood Canyon for a great view of the Hollywood sign

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Santa Monica Pier


MUST EAT
Lunch at Lemonade, AXE or Gjelina on Abbot Kinney (Venice Beach)

Tender Greens (Santa Monica & West Hollywood) - the perfect nutritious break to burgers & fries

Fro-Yo from Pink Berry (my favourite of many options in LA)

In-N-Out Burger - an LA institution


MUST PLAY
Chateau Marmont

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Roosevelt Hotel (don't forget to check out the bowling alley)

Viper Room


MUST STAY
I love to stay close to the beach (especially in Summer) - so I look to Santa Monica or Venice Beach. You have a great range of accommodation options from up scale hotels, to more budget-friendly options. My favourites are the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica or renting a gorgeous Californian beach-shack in the heart of Venice.

If the beach isn't for you, I love to stay at the Beverly Hils Hotel. It's luxe, private, perfect service and all things LA


This is just a taste of LA favourites - I'd love to hear yours!


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