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The Getty Center
Set aside a substantial block for the collections and surroundings; check current visitor information when planning.
Los Angeles · United States
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Getty Center
Los Angeles · United States
The Getty Center on the hills above West Los Angeles is one of America's finest art museums, a Richard Meier-designed modernist complex of white travertine pavilions housing the J. Paul Getty Trust's extraordinary collection of European paintings, decorative arts, manuscripts, and photographs. The collection's highlights include Van Gogh's Irises, Rembrandt's The Abduction of Europa, and an extensive collection of French furniture and decorative arts. The sculpted central garden and panoramic views over Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean are attractions in their own right.
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Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles
Hotel Bel-Air is one of California's most secluded and romantic luxury hotels, tucked into an 11-acre garden estate in the exclusive residential canyon neighborhood for which it is named. The 103 rooms and suites are spread across mission-style bungalows connected by stone bridges, swan lake, and gardens of bougainvillea, jasmine, and old-growth trees. Reopened after a comprehensive renovation in 2011, the hotel retains its legendary calm and discretion while modernizing amenities and the restaurant, where the pool terrace offers one of the most beautiful outdoor dining settings in the city. Frequented by celebrities and dignitaries seeking absolute privacy.
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Above The Block
Use this as a focused city-view stop and conserve energy after the long return drive; confirm access and availability in advance.
Los Angeles · United States
Lodging
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Beverly Hills Hotel, known as the Pink Palace, is one of the most iconic landmarks in American hospitality, opening its doors in 1912 before the city of Beverly Hills itself was incorporated. Its distinctive pink and green Spanish Colonial architecture, celebrity bungalows, and the legendary Polo Lounge have made it a fixture of Hollywood culture for over a century. The hotel's 210 rooms and suites are set across lush tropical gardens, and the bungalows have hosted countless entertainers, royalty, and heads of state. A stay here is less about amenities than about experiencing a living piece of Los Angeles history.
Los Angeles · United States
Sightseeing
Century City
Century City is a notable point of interest, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the distinctive character and appeal of this destination. Whether for its natural beauty, cultural significance, or unique atmosphere, it provides a rewarding experience as part of a broader exploration of the area.
Los Angeles · United States
Food
Spago Beverly Hills
Spago Beverly Hills is the flagship restaurant of chef Wolfgang Puck and one of the most famous restaurants in America, having played a central role in defining California cuisine since its original Hollywood opening in 1982. The Beverly Hills location, which opened in 1997, serves an innovative menu that draws on global influences while remaining anchored in fresh California produce and technique. Spago has hosted the Academy Awards Governors Ball for decades and continues to attract Hollywood's elite. The smoked salmon pizza and Viennese dessert cart remain signature touches that have endured for generations.
Los Angeles · United States
Destination
California Coast
A cinematic coastal drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, built around ocean views, small towns and flexible detours.
United States
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New Orleans Mardi Gras
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