Spas Spa Montage in Beverly Hills
Sunset Plaza Upscale row of boutiques and sidewalk cafes is L.A.’s Euro hang. Calypso, Ole Henriksen spa and H. Lorenzo stores. 8600–8700 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood Map H12 Third Street Promenade Pedestrian-only shopping zone includes Zara, Cotton On, Converse, Anthropologie, kiosks and a wide array of very entertaining street performers. 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Map L8 Two Rodeo Center with cobblestones in the heart of Beverly Hills features Versace, Stephen Webster and other high-end boutiques, plus restaurants including 208 Rodeo. At Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, 310.247.7040 Map J11
malibu country mart Outdoor center with upscale boutiques such as Ron Herman, Yosemite by James Perse, Madison; galleries, spas, children’s play area. Restaurants include Tra di Noi. 3835 and 3900 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7300 Map northwest of K7 malibu lumber yard Small collection of upscale retailers adjacent to Malibu Country Mart, including Alice + Olivia, Maxfield, Kitson and Tory Burch. 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7395 Manhattan Village This mall by the shore features a Diane’s Beachwear as well as a Macy’s and Macy’s Men’s and Home. Concierges assist with taxies, strollers and even lottery tickets. 3200 Sepulveda Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.546.5555 Map L13 METLOX Pottery factory converted to upscale shopping destination; Trilogy Spa, the Beehive and Bloume Baby boutiques and restaurants including Petros Greek Cuisine. Between Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Valley and Morningside drives and Manhattan Beach Civic Center Map L13 One COlorado Outdoor plaza with boutiques such as Gold Bug, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Oska, Armani A/X and deluxe movie theater Ipic Theaters. Refuel after retail therapy at Italian restaurant Il Fornaio or Sushi Roku. 41 Hugus Alley, Old Pasadena, 626.564.1066 Map Q19 ontario mills outlets California’s largest outlet shopping destination. Among 200 stores are Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss Factory Store, DKNY, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Rack. Thirty-screen cineplex. 1 Mills Circle, Ontario, 909.484.8300 Map east of B6 Paseo Colorado Outdoor shopping promenade near Old Town features Loft, Coach and an ArcLight Cinemas. Los Robles Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 626.795.8891 Map Q20 the pike at Rainbow Harbor Shopping and entertainment district links the Long Beach Convention Center to Rainbow Harbor’s waterfront and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Shops include Restoration Hardware Outlet and Piccolo Books. 95 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, 562.432.8325 Map N16
Westfield Century City Sleek open-air mall with more than 175 stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Tiffany & Co. Luxe AMC multiplex with Imax screen, beautifully designed food court atrium and terrace and fine dining including Seasons 52 and Toscanova. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, 310.277.3898 Map J11 Westside Pavilion Center south of Westwood Village is anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s. Landmark theater is the country’s most spectacular indie cineplex. 10800 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.474.6255 Map J11
Spas Anastasia BEVERLY HILLS Celebrity brow guru Anastasia Soare’s beauty haven offers facials plus brow shaping and other waxing services. West L.A. spa has full-service hair salon. 438 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.273.3155; 11933 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A., 310.479.8300 Map J11, K9 bliss SPA Hotel spa goes hip. Full-service spa also includes nail stations, expansive boutique with Bliss products. Sauna, steam showers. W Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, 310.443.8228; W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 877.862.5477 Map J10, H14 ciel spa Heavenly, all-white retreat at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills does face, body, nail and hair treatments. Access to fitness center and Altitude pool deck. Steam room, showers. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5560 Map I12 face place Specialty studio offers just one facial, featuring an antiaging formulation whose penetration is aided by the application of galvanic current. 8701 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.855.1150; Face Place at Stark Waxing Studio, 12324 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.505.3665 Map H12, U18 hotel bel-air spa by la prairie The skin-care products of the Swiss luxury brand La Prairie are spotlighted at the Hotel Bel-Air. Steam rooms, showers, relaxation room. 701 Stone Canyon Road, Bel-Air, 310.909.1681 Map I10 Kate somerville Skin health experts Hollywood’s favorite facials (try Somerville’s signature, the DermalQuench Therapy) are offered in a feminine salon on superexclusive Melrose Place. 8428 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, 323.655.7546 Map I12
Santa monica place Sleek outdoor mall at one end of Third Street Promenade, two blocks from Santa Monica State Beach. Anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. More than 80 boutiques including 7 for All Mankind, CB2 and Barneys CO-OP. Rooftop Dining Deck with food court, nine restaurants and gourmet market. 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, 310.394.1049 Map L8
ole henriksen FACE/BODY spa Full-service spa to the stars specializes in face and body care and also offers nail and makeup services. Co-ed steam room. Sunset Plaza, 8622 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., 310.854.7700 Map H12
South Coast Plaza High-end center boasts nearly 300 boutiques, 30 restaurants and several spas. Stores include Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Chloé, Jimmy Choo, Christian Dior. Concierge at five locations. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 800.782.8888 Map E6
spa at the beverly wilshire The spa’s aromatherapy crystal steam room is as delightful to look at as it is to experience. The Nail Bar offers CND Shellac manicures and pedicures. Showers available. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.385.7023 Map J11
spa montage The last word in luxury spas. Also includes Kim Vo Salon, Gornik & Drucker barber shop and fitness facilities. Sauna, steam room, whirlpools, showers. 225 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.860.7800 Map J11 thibiant BEVERLY HILLS Skin-care doyenne Aida Thibiant founded this spa that has whipped famous faces into shape for nearly four decades. Treatments include the OxyFusion PurActive facial for blemishprone skin. Steam room, steam showers. 449 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.278.7565 Map I11 TIKKUN SPA Tucked underground in Santa Monica is this traditional Korean spa with contemporary style. Three co-ed sweat rooms plus sauna, whirlpool, showers. 1460 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.319.1111 Map L8
Nightlife THE ABBEY Fixture of Boys Town offers flavored martinis galore. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12 AKBAR Laid-back gay bar is a “neighborhood oasis” with Moroccan murals and mellow music. 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake, 323.665.6810 Map W23 ALIBI ROOM Modern neighborhood bar; serves food from Kogi, a trendy Korean barbecue truck. 12236 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.390.9300 Map M10 angel city brewery Small-batch craft brewery in the Arts District. 216 S. Alameda St., downtown, 213.622.1261 Map H17 BAR MARMONT Dreamy bar next door to historic Chateau Marmont. 8171 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.0575 Map H12 basement tavern Underground speakeasy in a Victorian abode; live music. The Victorian, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 310.392.4956 Map M8 Beauty Bar Retro-style bar for martinis and manicures. 1638 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323.464.7676 Map H13 beer belly Tiny craft beer bar focusing on Southern California-brewed beers. 532 S. Western Ave., Koreatown, 213.387.2337 Map B2 Blind Barber Craft-cocktail-driven speakeasy hidden in the rear of a barbershop. 10797 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.841.6679 Map L11 the blind donkey Impressive roster of premium whiskeys, whiskey cocktails and craft beers in Old Pasadena. 53 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.792.1833 Map Q19 Bootsy bellows Exclusive lounge with dinner theater and burlesque shows. 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Map H12 bow & truss Spanish-style tavern with Mediterranean food and cocktails. 11122 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, 818.985.8787 Map north of T19 Broadway Bar 1940s glam. Huge circular bar downstairs; lounge upstairs. 830 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.614.9909 Map I16 Cameo Bar Extends outside around pool and cabanas. The Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.260.7500 Map L8 caña RUM BAR at the doheny Premium rum bar with some 140 small-batch rums and cigar pairings. 714 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.745.7090 Map I16
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