Chateau Marmont above Sunset Boulevard

Luxury guide · Los Angeles

Luxury Los Angeles: Our Favourites

The grand hotels of Beverly Hills and the beach, MICHELIN-starred dining, legendary bars, Rodeo Drive, supercars and private jets.

Grand hotels

  1. At the foot of Rodeo Drive

    Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel)

    Beverly Hills·Grand hotel

    A landmark Four Seasons hotel where Wilshire Boulevard meets Rodeo Drive, home of Wolfgang Puck’s CUT steakhouse.

    9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map

  2. The Pink Palace on Sunset

    The Beverly Hills Hotel

    Beverly Hills·Grand hotel

    The pink hotel on Sunset Boulevard, with its garden bungalows, the Polo Lounge and the Fountain Coffee Room.

    9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  3. A canyon hideaway

    Hotel Bel-Air

    Bel-Air·Grand hotel

    A secluded Dorchester Collection hotel in Stone Canyon, with suites set in gardens.

    701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077Explore View on map

  4. One block from Rodeo Drive

    The Maybourne Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills·Grand hotel

    European elegance with California flair, one block from Rodeo Drive, from the group behind Claridge’s and The Connaught.

    225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  5. A castle above Sunset Boulevard

    Chateau Marmont

    West Hollywood·Historic hotel

    The castle-style hotel above the Sunset Strip, with bungalows, suites and a restaurant.

    8221 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046Explore View on map

  6. Art Deco on the Strip

    Sunset Tower Hotel

    West Hollywood·Historic hotel

    An Art Deco tower on the Sunset Strip, with the elegant Tower Bar and a pool terrace with city views.

    8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map

  7. On the sand in Santa Monica

    Shutters on the Beach

    Santa Monica·Beach hotel

    A Cape Cod-style beach hotel directly on the sand, with ONE Spa and ocean-view dining.

    1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Explore View on map

  8. Above the sand on Carbon Beach

    Malibu Beach Inn

    Malibu·Beach hotel

    A 47-room hotel directly above Carbon Beach, with private balconies and the Carbon Beach Club restaurant.

    22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265Explore View on map

  9. A Japanese inn on the ocean

    Nobu Ryokan Malibu

    Malibu·Ryokan-style hotel

    A small ryokan-style hotel on the Malibu coast, next to Nobu Malibu.

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Fine dining

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars (2026)

    Providence

    Hollywood·Seafood tasting menu·$$$$

    Chef Michael Cimarusti’s seafood restaurant on Melrose Avenue, one of two LA restaurants with three MICHELIN stars.

    5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038Explore View on map

  2. Three MICHELIN Stars (2026)

    Somni

    West Hollywood·Contemporary tasting menu·$$$$

    A small counter restaurant in West Hollywood serving an intimate contemporary tasting menu; three MICHELIN stars.

    9045 Nemo St, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map

  3. Two MICHELIN Stars (2026)

    Mélisse

    Santa Monica·Modern French tasting menu·$$$$

    Josiah Citrin’s intimate modern French tasting room in Santa Monica, with two MICHELIN stars; Citrin, with one star, shares the building.

    1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Explore View on map

  4. One MICHELIN Star (2026)

    Nozawa Bar

    Beverly Hills·Sushi omakase·$$$$

    An omakase sushi counter on Cañon Drive in Beverly Hills, with one MICHELIN star.

    212 N Cañon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  5. Hollywood’s dining room since 1919

    Musso & Frank Grill

    Hollywood·Classic grill

    Red leather booths, martinis and grilled steaks on Hollywood Boulevard since 1919.

    6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

  6. Wolfgang Puck’s flagship

    Spago Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills·Californian

    Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant on Cañon Drive, with a garden courtyard.

    176 N Cañon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  7. Cliff-top terrace over the Pacific

    Geoffrey’s Malibu

    Malibu·Californian

    A terrace restaurant on the cliffs above the Pacific in western Malibu.

    27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265Explore View on map

Legendary bars

  1. Old-Hollywood glamour

    Tower Bar

    West Hollywood·Bar and restaurant

    The elegant bar and dining room of the Sunset Tower Hotel, with views over the city.

    8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map

  2. At The Beverly Hills Hotel

    The Polo Lounge

    Beverly Hills·Hotel bar and restaurant

    The famous dining room and bar of The Beverly Hills Hotel.

    9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  3. Near the top of the Wilshire Grand

    Spire 73

    Downtown LA·Rooftop bar

    An open-air bar near the top of the Wilshire Grand Center, run by the InterContinental.

    900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017Explore View on map

Art and music

  1. Art and gardens on a hilltop

    Getty Center

    Brentwood·Art museum

    The J. Paul Getty Museum’s hilltop home: European art, photography, gardens and views from the ocean to downtown.

    1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049Explore View on map

  2. A Roman villa by the sea

    Getty Villa

    Pacific Palisades·Antiquities museum

    Greek and Roman antiquities in a re-created Roman country house on the coast, reopened in June 2025 after the Palisades Fire.

    17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272Explore View on map

  3. Frank Gehry’s steel sails

    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Downtown LA·Concert hall

    Frank Gehry’s stainless-steel concert hall on Grand Avenue, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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Luxury shopping

  1. Three blocks of luxury

    Rodeo Drive

    Beverly Hills·Shopping street

    The three blocks of luxury boutiques between Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills.

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  2. On Rodeo Drive

    Hermès

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Hermès boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    434 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  3. On Rodeo Drive

    Saint Laurent

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Saint Laurent boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    326 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  4. On Rodeo Drive

    Bottega Veneta

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Bottega Veneta boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    320 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  5. On Rodeo Drive

    Valentino

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Valentino boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    324 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  6. On Rodeo Drive

    Tom Ford

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Tom Ford boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    346 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  7. On Rodeo Drive

    Van Cleef & Arpels

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Van Cleef & Arpels boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    300 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  8. On Rodeo Drive

    Burberry

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Burberry boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    301 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  9. On Rodeo Drive

    Dolce & Gabbana

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Dolce & Gabbana boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    248 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  10. On Rodeo Drive

    Salvatore Ferragamo

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Salvatore Ferragamo boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    357 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

  11. On Rodeo Drive

    Versace

    Beverly Hills·Designer boutique

    The Versace boutique on Rodeo Drive, listed in the Rodeo Drive Committee’s directory.

    240 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map

Spas

  1. A beachside spa

    ONE Spa at Shutters on the Beach

    Santa Monica·Spa

    The spa at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica.

    1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Explore View on map

Luxury cars

  1. On Wilshire Boulevard

    Bentley Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills·Bentley dealer

    The Bentley showroom on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.

    8423 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211Explore View on map

  2. On Wilshire Boulevard

    Lamborghini Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills·Lamborghini dealer

    The Lamborghini showroom on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.

    8423 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211Explore View on map

  3. On Olympic Boulevard

    McLaren Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills·McLaren dealer

    The McLaren showroom on West Olympic Boulevard.

    8833 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211Explore View on map

  4. On Robertson Boulevard

    Aston Martin Beverly Hills

    Beverly Hills·Aston Martin dealer

    The Aston Martin showroom on South Robertson Boulevard.

    125 S Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211Explore View on map

Private aviation

  1. For private jets

    Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

    Van Nuys·Private aviation

    One of the busiest general-aviation airports, used by private jets, run by Los Angeles World Airports.

    16461 Sherman Way, Suite 300, Van Nuys, CA 91406Explore View on map

  2. At Van Nuys Airport

    Clay Lacy Aviation

    Van Nuys·Private aviation (FBO)

    A private-aviation company and FBO at Van Nuys Airport.

    7435 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406Explore View on map

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