Beverly Hills, LA's most iconic district, remains a place of fantasy. It boasts legendary hotels, luxurious restaurants and boutiques, and art galleries, as well as remarkable architectural surprises waiting to be discovered.
9:00 a.m.: Coffee at The Terrace, located at 225 North Canon Drive.
We begin the day at the stylish outdoor patio of The Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel, situated in the midst of Beverly Cañon Gardens, a local landmark for family and business gatherings over breakfast. This esteemed location features crisp white tablecloths, elegant white parasols, courteous staff, and a diverse menu boasting dishes such as avocado toast, acai bowls, eggs benedict with truffles, and a delectable mushroom omelette.
10:00 am: A trip to the City Hall, located at 455 N Rexford Drive.
Take a leisurely walk through the gardens of City Hall, a 1930s building in the Spanish Revival style, just a short distance from the iconic Beverly Hills sign, which is a major tourist attraction.
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11:00 AM: Shopping on Rodeo Drive
This area is home to all the top luxury brands. A visit to the Louis Vuitton men's boutique, the largest in the world, the new Chanel boutique featuring its impressive 'Golden Lasso' sculpture, or Bijan, the shop said to be “the most expensive in the world,” gives an idea of the extreme luxury available. Adjacent to Rodeo Drive, Beverly Drive is home to more affordable stores. A trip to Guest In Residence (433 N Beverly Drive), model Gigi Hadid's new boutique, is also worth taking.
11:45 am: A smoothie at Erewhon Beverly Hills (330 North Beverly Drive)
The trendiest grocery-bakery-supermarket in Los Angeles is located on Beverly Hills. To blend in with the locals, order the Goddess smoothie made with raw almond milk, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, spirulina, vanilla, and cinnamon.
12pm: Touring art galleries
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1:00 p.m.: Lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 West Sunset Boulevard)
This is a must-try: lunch at the Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel, where families and celebrities socialize in a beautiful flower-filled courtyard. Notably: the famous McCarthy Salad, a tribute to the polo player Neil McCarthy. My suggestion: stop by the hotel store to pick up a souvenir item (such as a mug, dog leash, sweater, bathrobe, stationery, etc.). Alternatively, head to Jon & Vinny's Beverly Hills (456 N Bedford Drive) to enjoy a pizza - try the 'LA Woman' with burrata, tomato, and basil - while listening to rap and hip-hop music.
2:30pm: Architectural sightseeing
Instead of a tour of celebrity homes, the Beverly Hills architecture walk offers a tour of notable architectural highlights, including the Spadena House, also known as the 'witches' house' (516 Walden Drive); the Union 76 Gas Station (427 N Crescent Drive), a 1965 example of Mid-Century, Googie-style architecture; and The O'Neill Residence (507 N Rodeo Drive), a residence inspired by the works of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi.
3:30pm: Visit to the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation (265 N Carolwood Drive)
Visit the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, the home of a philanthropist who amassed his wealth in the automotive industry, which features more than 400 works of modern and contemporary art. The collection includes: sculptures by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne or Pablo Picasso, paintings by René Magritte or David Hockney, and a few kitschy items. My personal favorite: the garden, with its swimming pool and giant Botero sculptures.
5pm: Getting pampered at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Spa (9500 Wilshire Boulevard)
Just like celebrities, book a 60-minute facial or massage at the spa, and enjoy access to the Jacuzzi, swimming pool, and fitness room.
7:30pm: Dinner at Cipriani, located at 362 North Camden Drive.
Some of the most popular dishes are served. The evening continues upstairs in the Jazz Café with live music.