Fans line up for the sweets & breakfast treats dished out by this shop's prominent pastry chef.

All-day café serving fresh sourdough breads, sweet morning buns, and traditional hot-pressed sandwiches.

Local staple known for its signature overstuffed sandwiches, Italian deli fare, and gourmet groceries.

California deli, bakery, café, and market created to serve fresh, seasonal food for the local community.

All-day café with hyperseasonal, fresh fare like smoothies and farm-to-table grain bowls.

Oceanside patio cafe and bar serving fresh, farm-to-table food from Southern California, located on the legendary Malibu Pier (with fantastic surf views.)

Elevated French-Vietnamese fare, two blocks from the hotel.

The original hand roll bar from Chef Kazunori Nozawa of Sugarfish fame.

Thai food and natural wine in a bustling, bright environment.

Imaginative and globally-influenced American fare with a stylish, casual interior & takeout.

Evan Funke’s take on traditional Italian cuisine, with pasta made on site, right before your eyes.

Inventive Mediterranean option known for its creative plates, cocktails, and bustling brunch.

Tulum-like, all-day rooftop bar and restaurant serving seasonal California Italian cuisine and cocktails.

Modern California cuisine, showcasing Southern California's seasonal bounty. (5 blocks from the hotel)

Longtime classic offers Michael McCarty's upscale Californian cuisine in an art-filled room. (4 blocks from the hotel)

Elevated bistro experience offering sophisticated French dining with a California twist.

Culinary institution in Los Angeles offering classic Northern Italian fare.

Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese delicacies, plus California fare, in a modern, beachfront space with beautiful ocean views.

A relaxed atmosphere for a fun day of shopping and dining, with shops including Brentwood General Store, Williams Sonoma, Exir, Clare V, and Splendid.

Sophistication and trendsetting with a laid-back Venice vibe. Stores include Aesop, Guild, Heist, Industry of all Nations, Iro, The Piece Collective, Bazar, Burro, and Chariots on Fire.

Highly regarded open air shopping village, with highly curated boutiques including Diesel, Goop, James Perse, and six dining options.

Inside a former train station, this artsy enclave in Santa Monica is home to 30 contemporary and fine art galleries. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 11am-5:30pm.

Modeled after a first-century Roman country house, J. Paul Getty originally built the Getty Villa to house an art collection that was quickly outgrowing his house. Now, beyond touring the exquisite home and gardens, you can see his collection of 44,000 antiquities.

Offering some of the city’s best views, you can spend a good half-day picnicking on the lawn or admiring the Richard Meier-designed exterior before you even head inside. The museum includes current exhibitions, a permanent collection, and hands-on activities for kids.

499-seat theater at the Santa Monica College featuring drama, music, dance & family shows.

There’s always something excellent on display at this UCLA museum—the perfect way to spend a few idle hours. Be sure to check out their adjacent museum store for books and gifts from LA-based designers.

Just west of Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica Beach is iconic for a reason. Offering large expanses of beach, bike trails, and nearby activities, Santa Monica Beach has exactly what you’re looking for.

Venice Beach is one of many great LA beaches—and its acclaimed Breakwater is a favorite local surf spot. It’s the only place on the beach where waves break on both sides, while the sand is reportedly the finest for creating sand sculptures. The infamous Venice Boardwalk along the beach is home to eclectic dining, entertainment, Muscle Beach, and some of the best people watching in town.

One of our go-to beaches, Zuma is also one of the most impressive in scope, stretching close to three miles along the coast. It’s also home to a great break for beginner surfers as well as a meeting spot for paddle boarding classes.

Home to the iconic first point surf break, Surfrider Beach is one of the more crowded beaches along the PCH, but it’s well situated if you’re looking to take in a bit of sun and some surfer-watching.

Topanga Beach is the closest Malibu beach to LA and is a great surf spot, with waves wrapping around the sandy point formed by Topanga Creek creating a continuous right break.

Sunset Point Beach is located in the Pacific Palisades district and is the northernmost beach in Will Rogers State Beach; it’s also a great spot for beginner surfers.

Known formally as the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, the entire path runs for 22 miles parallel to the Pacific Ocean, from Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades to Torrance Beach in the South Bay.

The twin Santa Monica stairs are a mecca for hard bodies and weekend fitness warriors who also jump rope, stretch, and jog. Be sure to bring whatever you need as there are no facilities.

A 186-acre state park with horse stables, a polo field, and a riding ring, along with a host of trails that feed into other state park systems. An idyllic place for a picnic (or a trail ride).

Set on a cliff overlooking the water, this park spans from just north of San Vicente Boulevard to Colorado Avenue – a wonderful place for a light hike,long walk, or bike ride

Cross the street from the Santa Monica Pier to visit this brand-new, space-age park, with long slides built into the hills, a slanted climbing wall, and huge jungle gym-like cones. (Great for kids)

A humble Pacific Palisades park that exudes quiet elegance — the backyard you always wish you had, surrounded by shady places to picnic and a villa-style rec center.

A thriving, vibrant community that promotes the preservation of the agricultural arts, prosperity of local farmers, and sustainable food systems. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8:30am-1pm.