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Los Angeles

There’s a kernel of truth to the reputation of Los Angeles as a one-industry town fuelled by plastic surgery, smarmy agents and intellectual vacuity. But look past that and you’ll see an increasingly sophisticated centre of art, design, cuisine and commerce loaded with opportunities for the traveller passing through, whether or not you’re in "the business".

 

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Essentials

01 Traffic is a fact of life. Try and plan your days to avoid rush hour on the freeways.
02 Angelenos are serious foodies. Ask nearly anyone for a fervent opinion about the city’s best sashimi, gelato or tacos.
03 Contrary to popular belief, it is not sunny and warm all year round. Temperatures drop in the winter, so  pack accordingly. 
04 It’s a sprawling city, so make sure your car rental comes with gps.
05 Valet parking is ubiquitous, and many garages offer car washes while you’re in meetings. Use them.

Hotels

Independent and easy
Maison 140
140 Lasky Drive,
Beverly Hills
+ 1 310 281 4000 maison140
beverlyhills.com

Dependable chain
Andaz West Hollywood
8401 Sunset Boulevard
555 Beverly Boulevard
+ 1 323 656 1234
andaz.com

Premium
Hotel Bel-Air
701 Stone Canyon Road
+ 1 310 472 1211
hotelbelair.com


Dining

Fast breakfast
Jack n’ Jill’s
342 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills   
+ 1 310 247 4500

Business breakfast
Barney Greengrass
9570 Wilshire Boulevard,
Beverly Hills
+ 1 310 777 5877
barneygreengrass.com 

Mid-morning coffee
Susina Bakery & Café
7122 Beverly Boulevard
+ 1 323 934 7900
susinabakery.com 

Working lunch with colleagues
Bar-Hayama
1803 Sawtelle Boulevard
+ 1 310 235 2000
bar-hayama.com

Need-to-impress-clients lunch
Mr Chow
344 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills
+ 1 310 278 9911
mrchow.com

Lunch on your own
M Café de Chaya
7199 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood
+ 1 323 525 0588
mcafedechaya.com

Afternoon tea/drink
Nineteen12
Beverly Hills Hotel,
9641 Sunset Boulevard,
Beverly Hills
+ 1 310 273 1912
barnineteen12.com

Dinner on your own
The Hump
Santa Monica Airport
3221 Donald Douglas Loop South, 3rd Floor
+ 1 310 313 0977

Dinner with colleagues
Father’s Office
3229 Helms Avenue
+ 1 310 736 2224
fathersoffice.com

Big dinner with partner/clients
All’Angelo Ristorante
7166 Melrose Avenue
+ 1 323 933 9542
allangelo.com

Drink after dinner
Palihouse Holloway
8465 Holloway Drive, West Hollywood
+ 1 323 656 4100
palihouse.com

Late bite
Magnolia 
6266 ½ Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood
+ 1 323 467 0660
magnoliahollywood.com

On the tiles
My House
7080 Hollywood Boulevard
+ 1 323 960 3300
myhousehollywood.com

Reading

Bookshop
Book Soup
 8818 Sunset Boulevard
+ 1 310 659 3110
booksoup.com


Thank yous

Flower delivery
Empty Vase
 9033 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood
+ 1 310 278 1988
emptyvase.com


Shopping

Something you can’t get anywhere else
Fish tacos from Best Fish Taco in Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst Avenue
bestfishtacoinensenada.com

Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Fred Segal
420 Broadway,
Santa Monica
fredsegal.com

Something for the kids
Toys from Acorn Store
1220 5th Street,
Santa Monica
+ 1 310 451 5841

Something for someone you love
Monocle Shop
225 26th Street,
19B Santa Monica
+ 1 310 395 4180
monocle.com

Something for yourself
James Perse
8914 Melrose Avenue
+ 1 310 276 7277
jamesperse.com 

Two-hour tour

01 Los Angeles County Museum of Art has important paintings and sculptures by Picasso, Matisse and Magritte.
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
+ 1 323 857 6000
lacma.org 

02 The J Paul Getty Museum is worth a visit if only to stare at the iconic building itself.
1200 Getty Center Drive
+ 1 310 440 7300
getty.edu/museum


Limousine

Arrow Limousine Service
+ 1 888 738 0779
arrowlimos.com


Transport

Midway Car Rental
+ 1 800 824 5260
midwaycarrental.com

Fitness

Good gym
Train West Hollywood
624 North La Cienega Boulevard
+ 1 310 657 4140
trainwesthollywood.com

Good running route
Jog right along the seafront on Ocean Front Walk from Santa Monica to Venice Beach.

Alternative diversion
Try hiking or trail running in Runyon Canyon.