Los Angeles + Malibu Guide

Throughout the years, Los Angeles has always had a strong appeal to me. Growing up, I was determined to become an actress and for decades I pictured myself moving to LA when I graduated from high school. While life didn’t turn out to follow that path, LA still holds a special place in my heart. It’s where people go to follow their dreams, where anything is possible. La La Land, is still, to this day, one of my top five favorite movies of all time. The history of the film industry alone could be enough to entice me to move south. For now, I’m lucky enough to visit my friends who live there as well as work with our apparel team which is based in LA. Since I’ve been to LA quite a few times, I thought it was time I put together my favorites for you all to save and reference if you have a trip planned (or maybe this will inspire you to book one!)

Los Angeles

EAT

  • Gjelina

  • Felix

  • Giorgio Baldi

  • The Tower Bar

  • Polo Lounge

  • AOC

  • Farmshop

  • Great White

  • Felix

  • Elephante

  • Osteria Mozza

  • Jon & Vinny’s

  • Spago of Beverly Hills (one of my faves on Maui too!)

  • Delilah

  • Laurel Hardware

  • The Butcher’s Daughter

COFFEE/CASUAL

  • Gjusta

  • Gnarwhal Coffee Co.

  • Erewhon

  • Intelligentsia

  • In N Out

  • Verve

STAY

  • Beverly Wilshire (Four Seasons)

  • Mr. C Beverly Hills

  • The Beverly Hills Hotel

  • Santa Monica Proper

  • Sunset Tower Hotel

  • W Hotel Westwood

  • Shutters on the Beach

DO

  • Hike Runyon Canyon

  • Tracy Anderson

  • Visit Formula Fig for a facial

  • Shop on Abbott Kinney

  • Cruise down Rodeo Drive

  • Visit Brentwood Country Mart

  • Shop at Pacific Palisades

  • Walk through Venice Walk Streets

  • Shop at Helen’s Wines

Malibu

EAT

  • Nobu Malibu

  • Malibu Farm

  • The Surfrider Rooftop (if you can get in - it’s usually guests only)

  • Taverna Tony

  • Geoffrey’s

COFFEE/CASUAL

  • Sun Life Organics

  • Lily’s Malibu for Breakfast Burritos

STAY

  • The Surfrider

  • Hotel June Malibu

  • Check out VRBO / Airbnb for rentals

DO

  • Zuma Beach

  • Visit Trancas Country Mart

  • Visit Little Beach House if you have a friend that is a Soho House member

  • Hike Solstice Canyon

  • Hike Point Dume

  • Hike Zuma Canyon

  • Hike Temescal Canyon

  • Visit Thorne Family Farm (Saturday 9AM-1PM)

  • Walk The Malibu Pier

  • Surf at Broad Beach

  • Visit El Matador State Beach

  • Visit Westward Beach

(old Malibu guide here)

Hope that helps! x

travelSophie CollinsComment