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CITY TOURS Beverly Hills Santa Monica West Hollywood Hollywood Downtown

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COVER Hats by Janessa Leoné; see feature on page 10.

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THE GUIDE 26 Dining 32 Attractions 33 Museums 34 Shopping 35 Nightlife 36 Explore

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Give your wardrobe an update and check out some of these exciting new openings around town. BY LEILA NAJAFI

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L.A.’s landscape has been an idyllic backdrop for countless hit movies.

Spot these locations around the city as seen in Oscar-nominated films.

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Turning a New Leaf

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he fall season is one of my favorite times to be in L.A. Sure, we don’t see the changing colors of leaves and the days are shorter, but the weather drops to cooler temperatures and pumpkin spice lattes fill our mornings with the scent of the season. It’s the season of change that rings true now more than ever. As the city slowly returns to a new normal, it’s impossible not to feel the absence of the iconic restaurants and beloved retail stores that shuttered in recent months, although not without putting up a good fight. I’m in awe of the tenacity and perseverance that business owners and chefs have tirelessly shown throughout the pandemic. Promising signs of new life are gradually popping up again on busy streets that were once a ghost town in a not-so-distant past. The highly-anticipated Pendry West Hollywood brings much-needed action back to the Sunset Strip. In the downtown Arts District, the acclaimed restaurant Girl & the Goat, hailing from Chicago, opened its doors earlier this year. Golden Goose brings its Italian-born sneakers and cult following to Rodeo Drive and finally, we welcome the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures—an institu-

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Sunset Strip Stunner The legendary chef Wolfgang Puck returns to the Sunset Strip with his latest restaurant, Merois. Located on the rooftop of Pendry West Hollywood, Merois showcases what Wolfgang Puck is best known for—Asian fusion with a touch of French and California flair. An open-air bar and lounge equipped with a fireplace open up to the stylish dining room with textured ceiling drapes and splashes of bold colors as seen in the mint-green tiles and blue velvet booths. Every table also offers sweeping views of the downtown L.A. skyline. Menu highlights include a crispy whole black sea bass and a decadent Japanese A5 NY strip with vegan sushi options as well. p. 31

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The famed Chicago eatery, Girl & the Goat, helmed by James Beard award-winning executive chef Stephanie Izard unveils the highly anticipated West Coast outpost. The airy, industrial-style building in the downtown Arts District seats 210 guests in the rustic dining room adorned with lush greenery from nearby Rolling Greens Nursery. The globally inspired and seasonally driven menu features family-style dishes that celebrate California’s fresh produce with colorful plates such as the tomato and stone fruit salad, salmon poke with avocado and strawberry, and naan served with a carrot “hummus”—a recipe born out of the pandemic when canned beans were scarce. Select signature dishes including the sauteed green beans and goat empanadas remain on the menu, a nod to the original restaurant in Chicago. p. 28

The Steaks Are High in Beverly Hills ​​ Beverly Hills has no shortage of fancy steakhouses but what sets Matū apart is the menu that serves 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef from New Zealand.

Part of the team behind local favorites UOVO, Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa, and HiHo Cheeseburger were steadfast to bring a new dining concept centered around premium Wagyu beef that

is both sustainably-raised and rich in Omega-3’s —no easy feat. A la carte dishes such as lobster tails, New York strip, and ribeye are available but what you are really here for is the five-course Wagyu tasting menu. The menu rotates nightly but the one thing that remains the same is the focus on exceptional meat from New Zealand. The dimly-

lit restaurant with walnut accents and modern brass details is adorned with leafy olive trees at the center which pay homage to a similar tree native to New Zealand. The vibe at Matū is sophisticated but also relaxed at the same time, a welcome change from the traditional steakhouse. Then again, nothing about Matū is traditional. p. 27

Hand-cut tartare with Japanese accent at Matu

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It was only a matter of time until the City of Angels welcomed a museum devoted to the art of moviemaking.

The long-awaited opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is set to open to the public on Sept. 30. The restored Saban Building contains 50,000 square feet of exhibition space featuring state-of-the-art theaters, an educa-

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tion studio, and a retail store making it the largest institution in the country dedicated to films. Admission is $25 for adults and tickets are available through advance reservations on the museum’s website and app. p. 33

IT’S GOGH TIME The famous Amoeba Music building in Hollywood is home to the all-new Immersive Van Gogh exhibit, a 25,000-square-foot digital exhibit that uses animation and state-ofthe-art technology to highlight some of the most famous works from Post-Impressionist artist, Vincent Van Gogh. Large-scale projections of the artist’s masterpieces including The Bedroom and Sunflowers to

create a unique visual and auditory experience that has sold more than 2 million tickets since it premiered. p. 32

ARTIST AT WORK Compound, a new 15,000-squarefoot community space at the intersection of art and wellness opened in the Zaferia District in Long Beach.

The cultural complex consists of a sculpture garden and two converted warehouse buildings which will be used for immersive exhibits and programming events such as yoga, poetry classes, and planting workshops. Admission to the Compound is free but reservations must be made online in advance. p. 33

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From top: Amiri flagship store; Golden Goose sneakers; Love Shack Fancy Melrose store. Opposite: Handbags from Cuyana.

label worn by A-list celebrities like Jay-Z and Justin Bieber debuted an airy 2,200-square-foot space late last year. High-end clothing store, Intermix, features a mix of luxury designers and emerging brands showcasing the hottest trends at its Beverly Drive location.

BEVERLY HILLS On Rodeo Drive, the Italian born-brand Golden Goose, known for its signature scuffed sneakers, opened its second Los Angeles location earlier this spring. The sneaker brand with a devoted following showcases its beloved stylish footwear in addition to local exclusives. A few doors down, the edgy fashion brand, Amiri, landed an L.A. flagship on Rodeo Drive.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD After a $500 million dollar renovation, retail additions to the Beverly Center breathed new life into the shopping destination, including the 11,000-squarefoot pink concrete building at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard which is home to The Webster, a luxury multi-brand retailer. Melrose Place just got cooler (if that’s even possible) with the addition of the

New York-based piercing studio, Studs, and its L.A. flagship. Across the street, the dainty floral-filled boutique, Love Shack Fancy, celebrates one year on Melrose Place. Flowy dresses in every shade of pink enhanced with ruffles and pretty patterns line the shabby chic store. Lingerie brand, Fleur du Mal, made its way west with a new retail store off of Melrose Avenue. The flagship location showcases its sig-

nature flirty and feminine loungewear among other intimate apparel.

VENICE The chic AWAY store on Abbot Kinney is calling on all globetrotters. Earthtoned suitcases and travel accessories on display will inspire the next exotic vacation for intrepid travelers. Women’s clothing store Cuyana, best known for its chic apparel, classic handbags, and neutral-colored totes (which can be monogrammed), also has a light-filled store on Abbot Kinney. Parachute, the lifestyle brand that sells premium bed linens and other home products has a flagship on Rose Avenue and introduces new golden hues in its fall collection of bedding, plush towels, and hotel-inspired robes.

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From top: Janessa Leoné store at The Platform; Dylan Lex jewelry; Alo Yoga storefront at Palisades Village

CULVER CITY The Platform, a shopping destination with thoughtfully curated boutiques and eateries includes women’s eco-conscious fashion brand Reformation and California-based hat designer, Janessa Leoné. Leoné uses sustainable materials to create timeless hat designs that are both flattering and suitcase-friendly. Inspired by the relaxed L.A. lifestyle, The Optimist, offers 12 SOCALPULSE.COM FALL 2021

DTLA ROW DTLA is home to over 35 retail stores, restaurants, and Smorgasburg—a weekly Sunday outdoor food market where foodies flock. Bodega, the ultra-hip (and hidden) store that sells rare and hard-to-find footwear is a magnet for trendsetters. The cool kicks might be hard to find but the entrance of the speakeasy-style retailer might be even harder.

Hint: look for a sign at the end of Market Row that says “Santiago’s Produce.”

Check out elaborate statement pieces and glamorous jewelry worn by high-profile celebrities

including Madonna and Beyonce at Dylan Lex. For a laidback look, athleisure brand Groceries Apparel, made in L.A. and best known for its signature vegetable dye clothing has also been added to the roster at ROW DTLA. PACIFIC PALISADES With the all-star lineup of activewear brands at Palisades Village fitness fanatics have plenty of options to choose from.

Cult-favorite, Alo Yoga, launches an eye-catching fall collection that’s bursting with colors like neon pink and buttercup. Lululemon, the athleisure brand known for its flattering leggings also has an outpost in the Village and recently launched its newest invention for women, the AirSupport bra. The latest

styles in luxury activewear can also be found at the Carbon38 store which carries over 100 highlycurated designer brands in the performance space.

Who said you can’t look good while breaking out into a sweat? L.A. brand, Buck Mason delivers soft and comfortable tees and other everyday essentials for men and women inspired by California living.

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STARS AND STELLAR SHOPPING AND DINING, HAPPENING CULVER CITY AND CENTURY CITY It’s only 5 square miles, but Beverly Hills looms large in pop culture. The posh locale is home to some of the priciest properties in L.A. County and boasts the country’s most recognizable ZIP code.

Rodeo Drive, perhaps the world’s most famous shopping street, offers virtually every luxury fashion brand. Nearby Century City and Culver City boast on-trend shopping and dining and entertainment industry heavy hitters.

Beverly Hills Hotel ushered in a frenzy of movie-star mansionbuilding in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard.

The triumvirate of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air still attracts famous and fabulously wealthy residents. Hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour or book with Starline Tours to see notable homes in the area and other local landmarks.

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Beverly Hills’ glamorous reputation dates back to the early 20th century, when the opening of the

Find Louis Vuitton, Versace, and other high-end designer boutiques on Rodeo

THE INDUSTRY + THE ARTS Beverly Hills isn’t all shopping sprees and gated estates: Talent agencies William Morris Endeavor and United Talent Agency are just two of its entertainment businesses; rub shoulders with the power-lunchers at Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Spago on Canon Drive.

Enjoy the city’s cultural offerings at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts which transformed the Beverly

Hills Post Office into an entertainment venue.

CENTURY CITY West on Santa Monica Boulevard is modern acropolis Century City, home to ICM Partners, Creative Artists Agency and Fox Studios. Past Avenue of the Stars is Westfield Century City, an upscale open-air center with more than 175 stores including Tiffany & Co., Nordstrom, and Rodd & Gunn for men as well as an AMC multiplex, Din Tai Fung restaurant and Italian marketplace Eataly.

Nearby on Constellation Boulevard, epicures are also drawn to Hinoki & the Bird and Tom Colicchio’s Craft. Across the street, Clementine serves freshly-baked pastries and farm-to-table food perfect for picnics.

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Drive. The street is the crown jewel of the Golden Triangle shopping district bounded by Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards and Canon Drive. Ascend a cobblestone street to parfumerie Henry Jacques and fine-art Galerie Michael at Two Rodeo.

CULVER CITY

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: dish at Vespertine; Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts; House of Bijan on Rodeo Drive.

OPPOSITE: Via Rodeo

Culver City boasts a thriving downtown with trendy bars and restaurants.

Near the intersection of Washington and National boulevards is the hip Platform lifestyle complex, plus a handy stop on the Metro Expo Line. To the east, the Hayden Tract boasts chef Jordan Kahn’s acclaimed “gastronomical experiment” Vespertine.

Culver City’s city seal proclaims it “the Heart of Screenland.” In 1915, Ince/Triangle Studios opened on Washington Boulevard; in 1924, the site became MGM Studios. Classics including Singin’ in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz would be filmed on its movie lots. Today, it is home to Sony Pictures Studios, where such hits as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are taped. Experience Culver City’s screen heritage on a Sony Pictures Studio Tour.

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Santa Monica COASTAL CITY AND NEIGHBORS MALIBU, VENICE, PACIFIC PALISADES AND BRENTWOOD In the 1800s, orator Tom Fitch called Santa Monica “the Zenith City by the Sunset Sea.” The 21st-century version of Santa Monica fulfills its early promise, with a bustling downtown and beach that attract millions of visitors per year. Pacific Coast Highway connects SaMo with coastal draws such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Venice and its Abbot Kinney Boulevard draw an eclectic crowd; upscale Brentwood is home to the Getty Center and numerous A-listers.

SANTA MONICA Third Street Promenade, three pedestrian-only

blocks on 3rd Street between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard, teems with people. Visitors can browse dozens of shops, including H&M and Anthropologie, and gawk at the myriad street artists.

If they don’t refuel at one of the many eateries along the Promenade, visitors can venture to the surrounding streets to restaurants from cozy pub Ye Olde King’s Head to Michelin-starred siblings Rustic Canyon for small plates and Cassia for Asian fusion.

Anchoring the promenade at Broadway is Santa Monica Place, an open-air shopping center

with Nordstrom, 80 boutiques and the top-level Dining Deck. Steps away is the western terminus of the Metro Expo Line, which connects Santa Monica by light rail to downtown Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Pier, built in 1909, is at the end of Colorado Avenue and features Pacific Park, a mini amusement park with food stands and rides including a solar-powered and LED-lit Ferris wheel.

MALIBU A few miles north of Santa Monica along Pacific Coast Highway is Malibu. Many of the city’s best destinations are visible from PCH, including renowned restaurants with ocean views, from the casual Malibu Seafood to the upscale Nobu Malibu.

Celebrity-frequented

Malibu Country Mart serves as the area’s town square; its Lucky’s steakhouse is new.

Adjacent Malibu Village and Malibu Lumber Yard offer plenty more shops and restaurants.

PACIFIC PALISADES There’s more than initially meets the eye in seemingly sleepy Pacific Palisades.

Palisades Village—from the developer of The Grove and the Americana at Brand—boasts more than 40 boutiques. The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine on Sunset Boulevard is a 10-acre oasis with a koi- and swan-filled lake. The area’s crown jewel is the Getty Villa, inspired by a Julius Caesar-era villa and dedicated to the study of the art and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Night Flight cocktail at Citrin; Central Garden at the Getty; the Venice canals. OPPOSITE: Santa Monica Pier

VENICE Abbot Kinney developed Venice as an American version of the Italian city; the canals in his version are lined with multimillion-dollar bungalows. His namesake Abbot Kinney Boulevard is Venice’s coolest section, with restaurants such as Gjelina and distinctive boutiques making for an altogether entertaining stroll. On Ocean Front Walk, you might see street performers, vendors and Muscle Beach bodybuilders.

BRENTWOOD Marilyn Monroe once called this affluent enclave northeast of Santa Monica home; it remains a favorite celebrity stamping ground. San Vicente Boulevard functions as the neighborhood’s main street, with independent shops, bakeries, cafes and restaurants. The Brentwood Country Mart, a charming open-air shopping center built in 1948, offers upscale retail.

The area’s main draw is the architecturally stunning Getty Center, a hilltop museum boasting J. Paul Getty’s spectacular art collection and a beautiful central garden.

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West Hollywood THE SCENE INCLUDES SUNSET STRIP, MELROSE AND FAIRFAX AVENUES AND 3RD STREET For a municipality measuring less than 2 square miles and with fewer than 35,000 residents, WeHo wields enormous influence over the L.A. lifestyle.

Numerous world-class art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters make it a frequent destination for locals and visitors alike. In the Fairfax and mid-Wilshire districts, find dining and shopping at the Grove and Original Farmers Market and culture along Museum Row.

SUNSET STRIP After dark, the iconic strip of Sunset Boulevard between Doheny Drive

and Crescent Heights Boulevard becomes one of the hottest stretches of asphalt in L.A. County.

The club scene rocks with legendary establishments such as the Roxy, the Whisky a Go Go and the Viper Room, which have a long history of hosting performances by rock ‘n’ roll royalty. Newer nightclubs include raucous 1 OAK. The Comedy Store continues to showcase leading names and emerging stars in stand-up, and restaurants such as Tesse and Merois offer upscale fare. During the day, boutiques and shops such as beloved indie Book Soup draw traffic.

MELROSE AVENUE Melrose Avenue is synonymous with trendiness; new expressions in fashion, art and food continue to percolate up and down this street. East of Fairfax Avenue, it offers indie boutiques, cafes, tattoo parlors and vintage shops.

To the west, Melrose becomes très sophistiqué, appealing to upscale tastes at Reformation, Kelly Wearstler, and Vivienne Westwood. Just off the avenue is the fashionable three-block Melrose Place, where luxury vehicles line up at chic Nine Zero One salon and boutiques such as Veronica Beard and Zimmermann.

BEVERLY BOULEVARD + 3RD STREET Beverly Boulevard and West 3rd Street, major east-west streets running through the city, are filled

with restaurants such as the new Theía and design showrooms and boutiques from some of the hottest up-and-coming clothing and accessories designers.

The two streets bracket the landmark eight-level Beverly Center. Bloomingdale’s, Gucci and Louis Vuitton boutiques, and restaurants including refined seafood destination Angler, are among more than 160 draws.

FAIRFAX AVENUE + MID-WILSHIRE L.A.’s Fairfax District and neighboring Mid-Wilshire are among the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the Mid-City /West Hollywood area.

At Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, a renowned facility with more than 100,000 works

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Dishes at Theía; the Beverly Center; Chris Burden’s Urban Light at LACMA. OPPOSITE: Original Farmers Market.

dating from the ancient period to today. Adjacent to LACMA is the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, where the ice age comes alive. Additional venues on Museum Row include the renovated Petersen Automotive Museum and Craft Contemporary.

To the museums’ east is the burgeoning District La Brea, a walkable stretch filled with dining spots including French bistro République and boutiques including American Rag Cie. One of the Fairfax District’s anchors is the Original Farmers Market, established in 1934, with more than 100 produce stalls, shops and eateries. There are Ethiopian restaurants along Fairfax Avenue, too.

Adjacent, and connected by a vintage trolley, is The Grove, an outdoor shopping center. The Grove has the character of an old-fashioned village square, with stained-glass street lamps and a central fountain. Nordstrom, a movie theater, boutiques including new Aritzia and Maje and restaurants including Bar Verde at Nordstrom, La Piazza, and Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill.

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STAR CULTURE: WALK OF FAME, GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, SUMMER’S HOLLYWOOD BOWL With its new boutiques, hotels and restaurants, Hollywood has reemerged as a bona fide visitor destination. In the heart of Hollywood, check out classic theaters and eclectic museums; see the stars embedded on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; or tour the site of the Academy Awards. For a different kind of starry scene, head to Griffith Park for stargazing at the Griffith Observatory as well as hiking and golfing.

HOLLYWOOD + HIGHLAND Hollywood & Highland was a catalyst for the rebirth of Hollywood

Boulevard. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the annual Academy Awards, and its central Babylon Court frames views of the iconic Hollywood sign; erected in 1923 to advertise a housing development, the 45foot-high letters originally read “Hollywoodland.”

Other draws include Japan House Gallery, MAC Cosmetics, new Anvio VR virtual reality experience and dining spots such as Cho Oishi for sushi and shabu shabu. Next door to Hollywood & Highland is the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theatre), famed for the celebrity hand-

SHOWTIME Just opposite Hollywood & Highland is the ornate, lavishly illuminated El Capitan Theatre. Restored

by Disney, it offers special presentations of the studio’s releases. The 1922 Egyptian Theatre screens eclectic artsy and classic fare. The landmark Pantages Theatre stages megahit musicals such as Hamilton. The Hollywood Bowl is the largest, and best, outdoor amphitheater in the U.S. The Los Angeles Philharmonic takes up residence in the summer; picnicking there under the stars is among the city’s most memorable experiences.

WALK OF FAME The sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard (La Brea Avenue to Gower Street) and three blocks of Vine Street (Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard) are inlaid with the legendary brass-and-terrazzo stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry. More than 2,400 stars are enshrined beneath visitors’ feet.

Marilyn Monroe’s star is steps from Hollywood & Highland. John Lennon’s is in front of the Capitol Records Building; the architectural landmark is designed to resemble a stack of records.

MUSEUMS, HOLLYWOOD-STYLE Hollywood has its share of museums, but you won’t encounter Picassos or Monets. Next to TCL

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and footprints embedded in concrete out front (see below). Nearby restaurants include The Barish, new at the Hollywood Roosevelt.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; TCL Chinese Theatre; Pantages Theatre.

OPPOSITE: Griffith Observatory

Chinese Theatre is Madame Tussauds Hollywood, filled with more than 100 wax figures. You can ponder zany accomplishments at the Guinness World Records Museum; the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium offers bizarre exhibits. The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building displays 10,000 artifacts showcasing 100 years of showbiz history.

GRIFFITH PARK Griffith Park, among the largest urban parks in America, is an ideal place to hike, take a train ride, picnic or golf. The Charlie Turner Trailhead begins at Griffith Observatory, one of the world’s great planetariums and a frequent film location.

The hike up Mount Hollywood (3 miles round trip) provides views of the Hollywood sign; the Greek Theatre is a legendary music venue. Also here: the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens and the Western-heritageinspired Autry Museum of the American West; both are accessible from the Ventura and Golden State freeways.

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CITY TOURS

Downtown CULTURE AND COOL: MUSIC CENTER, THE ARTS DISTRICT, L.A. LIVE AND DISTINCTIVE DINING Downtown Los Angeles has undergone an eye-popping renaissance.

Historic art deco structures share the streetscape with glass-clad towers, and even movie stars have snapped up lofts in century-old buildings. The arts thrive along Grand Avenue as well as in the hip Arts District. L.A. Live is sports central; Chinatown and Olvera Street are fun cultural excursions; to the southwest, Exposition Park offers a trio of major museums.

GRAND AVENUE The heart of L.A.’s performing-arts scene and the site of its most

dramatic architecture, Grand Avenue lives up to its name. Four venues on Bunker Hill make up the Music Center. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is home to L.A. Opera. The Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum host theatrical productions.

Architect Frank Gehry’s spectacular Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the L.A. Philharmonic.

After a show, 12-acre Grand Park is opposite.

BUNKER HILL Not far from Ahmanson Theatre is the postmodern Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. A short walk south on Grand is

The Broad museum, a stunning edifice built by, and housing the contemporary-art collection of, philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, and, just opposite. the Museum of Contemporary Art. Angels Flight is a vintage funicular that climbs to California Plaza from Hill Street. The Bunker Hill Steps rise five stories at the U.S. Bank Tower, site of the OUE Skyspace LA attraction (temporarily closed).

Across the street is the art deco-style Central Library.

OLVERA STREET The city’s origins date back to 1781 and El Pueblo de Los Angeles, a collection of 27 buildings along the festive pedestrian concourse Olvera Street. The city’s oldest building, Avila Adobe, is here, along with Mexican restaurants, mariachi bands and merchants

offering arts and crafts.

Across the street is Union Station, the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States; a few blocks away is L.A.’s oldest restaurant, Philippe the Original (1908).

CHINATOWN Chinatown is the destination for dim sum—and dining at foodie meccas such as Howlin’ Ray’s for Nashville hot chicken— or browsing for clothing and home goods. Cultural highlights include the ornate Thien Hau Temple.

Dodger Stadium is a short drive away, as is San Antonio Winery, which offers tours and tastings.

ARTS DISTRICT To the east of emerging hipster ‘hood Little Tokyo is the Arts District, which boasts myriad murals; shops and mar-

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COURTESY THE BROAD MUSEUM. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: NICOLE FRANZEN, DALE BERMAN, COURTESY UNION STATION

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Beef-cheek tagine at Bavel; dancers at Olvera Street; Union Station. OPPOSITE: The Broad museum.

kets; Hauser & Wirth gallery; a bevy of breweries; and lauded restaurants such as Bavel, Bestia and Brera—not to mention new Damian from worldrenowned Mexico City chef Enrique Olvera.

L.A. LIVE The L.A. Live entertainment complex includes Microsoft Theater, night spots and a dozen restaurants such as Savoca and Patxi’s Pizza, all facing a massive plaza lined with LED screens. It adjoins Staples Center, home of the L.A. Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings and host to top pop acts. The Grammy Museum honors musicians with videos, artifacts and exhibits.

EXPOSITION PARK South of downtown is Exposition Park, site of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum—home of USC Trojans football, twice host of the Summer Olympics—as well as the California African American Museum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Science Center, which has a 3D Imax theater and displays the NASA space shuttle Endeavour.

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READY, SET, ACTION!

Check out these iconic landmarks around the city that appeared in Oscar-nominated films and re-create your own magical movie moment. by LEILA NAJAFI

MOVIE: Blade Runner  LOCATION: Bradbury Building  OSCAR YEAR: 1983 THE 1982 SCI-FI film starring Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard is a true cinematic masterpiece that was nominated for two Oscars in 1983. The Bradbury Building made a memorable appearance towards the end of the movie in a dark, moody scene at J. F. Sebastian’s apartment. Various camera angles show off the beautifully ornate wrought iron design.

The historic five-story brick building remains the oldest commercial building in central L.A. but the nondescript exterior looks like any other office building. Step inside and you’ll instantly see why the architectural landmark is a photographer’s dream.

Know before you go: Admission is free.

MOVIE: Catch Me If You Can  LOCATION: Union Station  OSCAR YEAR: 2003 UNION STATION MAKES a cameo in Catch Me If You Can when Leonardo DiCaprio who plays debonair con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. pays a visit to Miami Mutual Bank to cash a forged check. The majestic downtown L.A. train station was transformed into a bank for the scene but on a regular day it’s the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. Christopher Walken won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in the acclaimed film directed by Steven Spielberg.

Know before you go: Union Station is open daily to the public from 4 a.m.-1 a.m. Admission is free.

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TOP: DALE ROBINETTE, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM, JOHN KIFFE, COURTESY OF UNION STATION

MOVIE: La La Land  LOCATION: Griffith Observatory  OSCAR YEAR: 2017 THE 2016 MUSICAL film featuring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone that won six Oscars was not only filmed in Los Angeles but the entire movie was based on two aspiring actors chasing their dreams in Hollywood. The celebrated scene with the couple dancing under the stars takes place at the top of Griffith Observatory, one of the city’s most visited cultural attractions. Whether you visit for the dazzling views of the city or to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory is arguably one of the most quintessential images of L.A. Know before you go: Admission is free.

THE GUIDE / DINING Guidelines Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

Index Beverly Boulevard..................... 26 Beverly Hills.............................. 26 Brentwood................................. 27 Century City............................... 27 Culver City................................. 27 Downtown.................................. 27 Hollywood.................................. 28 La Brea Avenue......................... 28 La Cienega Boulevard.............. 28 Malibu........................................ 28 Pasadena................................... 29 Santa Monica............................. 29 South Bay.................................. 30

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BEVERLY BLVD. / 3RD ST. / MELROSE AVE. A.O.C. > Mediterranean $$$ Eatery from James Beard awardwinning Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne pioneered two culinary trends: the small-plates format and wine bar. Charcuterie, soft-shell crab, chicken tagine and lamb burger. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8700 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.859.9859 Map I12 (V) CROSSROADS KITCHEN > Mediterranean $$$ Chef/partner Tal Ronnen creates refined plant-based dishes, many inspired by nonvegan comfort classics, e.g. artichoke “oysters,” Impossible Cigars, plus pizzas and pastas. L (M-F), D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 8284 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.782.9245 Map H12 (V) GRACIAS MADRE > Mexican/Latin $$ Creative plant-based Mexican

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fare, and winning patio, please vegans and omnivores. New Japanese El Tesoro highball machine and cocktails. L, D (daily). 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.978.2170 Map I12 JOAN’S ON THIRD > American $$ Cafe on busy West 3rd Street offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets, picnic baskets and gourmet items.

B, L, D (daily). 8350 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.655.2285 Map I12

lush greenery. Spanish dishes with a modern twist and extensive craft cocktail menu.

D (daily). 631 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.734.7764 Map I12 OSTERIA MOZZA > Italian $$$ L.A. breadmaker Nancy Silverton partners in Mozza’s contemporary Italian spots including this sophisticated dining room.

D (W-Su). 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.0100 Map H13

ISSIMA > Mediterranean $$$ Hip restaurant at Kimpton La Peer Hotel poolside featuring seasonal Cal-Med fare and a DJ spinning nightly. D (Tu-Sa). 623 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, 310.405.0779 Map I12

PIZZERIA MOZZA > Italian $$ Osteria Mozza’s relaxed sibling offers pizzas, salumi and rustic specials. Delivery/takeout from Mozza2Go. D (W-Su). Pizzeria Mozza: 641 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323.297.0101. Mozza2Go: 6610 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.297.1130 Map H13

SOULMATE > Spanish/Mediterranean $$$ New. Trendy restaurant featuring a retractable roof and hanging

PROVIDENCE > Seafood $$$$ James Beard award winner/ Michelin-recognized chefowner Michael Cimarusti (also

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behind Connie and Ted’s) presents refined seafood dishes.

Outstanding cocktails. D (Tu-Sa). 5955 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.460.4170 Map I14 TREE OF WISHES > Mediterranean $$ Small shared plates and vegetarian-friendly dishes in a cozy, alfresco space. D (Tu-Su). 7469 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.433.7173 Map I13 THEÍA > Greek $$$ New. Lively indoor-outdoor spot offers taramasalata and 24-karatgold-leaf-accented steak tartare, moussaka, lamb burgers and tomahawk rib-eyes. D (nightly), Br (Sa) 8048 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.591.0059 Map I12

BEVERLY HILLS THEBLVD PRIVÉ > California $$$ Extension of THEBlvd Restaurant on topiary-filled private cobblestone boulevard; food pairings with Champagne and fanciful cocktails. B, L (M-F); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.275.5200 Map J11

KATRINA FREDRICK, OPPOSITE IKI.WORKS

The highly anticipated Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant, Soulmate, opened its doors earlier this year in the heart of the West Hollywood Design District. The 15-foot olive tree is at center stage of the light-filled courtyard. The food and wine list have Spanish influences with dishes like an aged jamon iberico, cavatelli with Spanish chorizo, and of course, a paella made with saffron. p. 26

DINING CRUSTACEAN > Pan-Asian $$$ Walk-on-water aquarium meanders through this gorgeous landmark serving chef Tony Nguyen’s modern Vietnamese dishes and others from Madame An’s “Secret Kitchen.” Intimate prix fixe experience Da Lat Rose is upstairs. L, D (Tu-Su). 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.205.8990 Map I11 CULINA > Italian $$$ The ristorante offers a coastally inflected modern Rome-inspired menu, sleek crudo bar and extensive wine list. Adjacent is Vinoteca, a wine and espresso bar. B, L, D (daily). Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S. Doheny Drive, L.A., 310.860.4000 Map J12 CUT > Steak $$$$ Getty Center architect Richard Meier and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck collaboration is the place to savor Wagyu or dry-aged Nebraska steaks.

The menu is short on nostalgia, long on flavor. D (M-Sa).

Beverly Wilshire, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.276.8500 Map J11 JEAN-GEORGES BEVERLY HILLS > California $$$$ Michelin-spangled Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s opulent dining room presents eight-course menus on the terrace. The Rooftop by JG, its casual openair counterpart, has sweeping city views. D (Th-Su). Rooftop: B, L, D (daily). Waldorf Astoria, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.860.6666 Map J11 LE PETIT BELVEDERE > Cal-French $$$$ Alfresco brasserie by chef David Codney at posh hotel features saffron risotto croquettes, moules frites and Grand Marnier soufflé.

D (W-Su). Peninsula Beverly Hills, 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310 975 2736 Map J11 MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Swanky “steakhouse with personality.” Bone-in filet reigns; warm butter cake melts in your mouth. Penthouse at Mastro’s is an upstairs lounge. D (nightly).

246 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.888.8782 Map J11

MATSUHISA > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s relatively modest original flagship incorporates luxurious Western ingredients alongside Latin American spices. L, D (daily). 129 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.659.9639 Map I12 MATU > Steak $$$ New. A modern steak restaurant focusing on 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef with a special tasting menu that rotates nightly. D (daily). 239 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 424.317.5031 Map I11 MAUDE > California $$$$ Aussie celeb chef Curtis Stone helms 24-seat spot with quarterly changing tasting menu with optional wine pairings. D (TuSa). 212 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.859.3418 Map J11 NATALEE THAI > Thai $$ Traditional dishes such as Nutty Chicken and sole filet in red curry sauce served amid edgy decor.

Veggie lovers favor the spicy maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily).

998 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.855.9380 Map J12 SANT’OLINA > Cal-Med $$$ New. Pop-up on expansive rooftop at the Beverly Hilton presents flavor-packed recipes and 360-degree city views in a space that cheers by day and shimmers at night. D (Tu-Sa), L (Sa-Su). 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.285.1260 Map J11 SPAGO > California $$$ Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant, an L.A. institution, is a contemporary spot with a diverse daily-changing menu, from spicy tuna tartare to veal Wiener Schnitzel. D (Tu-Su).

176 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.385.0880 Map I11

pizza, house-made pasta and meat entrees. Also on Fairfax Avenue. B, L, D (daily).

11938 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 310.442.2733 Map J12

CENTURY CITY CRAFT > American $$$ New York chef Tom Colicchio of Bravo’s Top Chef brings his concept to L.A., a contemporary a la carte menu featuring fun shareable dishes. D (TuSa). 10100 Constellation Blvd., L.A., 310.279.4180 Map K11 DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies and families line up for renowned dumplings filled with pork or crab or both—and a host of habit-forming sides.

L, D (daily). Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 424.382.1118 Map J10

CULVER CITY NATALEE THAI > Thai $$ Traditional dishes, edgy decor.

Nutty Chicken; sole filet in red curry sauce; vegetarian maha jumlong curry. L, D (daily). 10101 Venice Blvd., L.A., 310.202.7003 Map L11 VESPERTINE > Eclectic/Fusion $$$$ Chef Jordan Kahn’s pricey “gastronomical experiment” topped L.A. Times critic Jonathan Gold’s 2017 list of 101 best restaurants. Expect 18-plus courses. Advance reservations required. D (F-Su). 3599 Hayden Ave., Culver City, 323.320.4023, vespertine.la Map L12

DOWNTOWN 71ABOVE > American $$$$ Chef Javier Lopez’s swanky restaurant on the 71st floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. Skyline views and, yes, elevated contemporary dishes. A la carte at the bar, prix fixe in the dining room. D (nightly). 633 W. 5th St., 71st Floor, downtown, 213.712.2683 Map H16 BAVEL > Mediterranean $$$ Bestia chef Ori Menashe and wife/pastry chef Genevieve Gergis make Middle Eastern cuisine mainstream at their lively Arts District spot. Wide range of meze; herb-stuffed dorade with red chermoula. D (nightly). 500 Mateo St., downtown, 213.232.4966 Map J17 BESTIA > Italian $$$ “Beast”-focused dishes—e.g., roasted marrow bone with spinach gnocchetti—at multiregional Italian in the Arts District. D (nightly).

2121 E. 7th Place, downtown, 213.514.5724 Map east of J17 CHA CHA CHÁ > Mexican $$ New. Sibling to Terraza Cha Cha Chá in Mexico City launches lush rooftop perch in the Arts District with design elements of Mexican villa and Palm Springs.

D (Tu-Su). 812 E. 3rd St., downtown, chachacha.la Map I17 DAMIAN > Cal-Baja $$$ Chef Enrique Olvera of Pujol in Mexico City—considered North America’s best restaurant— opens sophisticated produce-

Fried zucchini from Tree of Wishes

BRENTWOOD BALTAIRE > Steak $$$$ Chef Travis Strickland’s sophisticated restaurant offers Prime steaks, old-school charm and sun-or-stars dining on its terrace. L (M-F), D (nightly).

11647 San Vicente Blvd., L.A., 424.273.1660 Map J12 JON & VINNY’S > Italian $$ Stylish yet family-friendly diner from chef/owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo has it all—pastries,

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HOLLYWOOD / EASTSIDE THE BARISH > Italian Steakhouse $$$ Chef/author/James Beard award winner Nancy Silverton launches first new restaurant in eight years and first at a hotel.

Wood-fire-grilled beef dry-aged in house, wood-fire-baked pastas. D (W-Su). Hollywood Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd., 323.769.8888 Map H13

Valencia cocktail from Issima driven spot in the Arts District.

Dungeness crab gordita; pescado a la brasa. Ditroit taqueria is in the alley adjacent. D (W-Su).

2132 E. 7th Place, downtown, damiandtla.com Map I11

dip sandwich, this down-home cafeteria is an L.A. institution, established in 1908. Consider the 50-cent coffee. B, L, D (daily).

1001 N. Alameda St., downtown, 213.628.3781 Map G17

DRAGO CENTRO > Italian $$$ Chef Celestino Drago’s well-executed Italian fare and extensive wine list are presented in a handsome contemporary space. D (M-Sa). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998 Map H16

Q SUSHI > Japanese $$$$ The omakase-only Michelinrecognized experience at this intimate sushi bar showcases the strictly traditional artistry of chef Hiroyuki Naruke. L, D (TuSa). 521 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.225.6285 Map I16

GIRL & THE GOAT > California $$$ Farm-to-table restaurant in the Arts District led by acclaimed chef Stephanie Izard. The seasonal menu is a nod to California produce featuring small plates and beautiful craft cocktails.

B (Su), D (daily). 555-3 Mateo St., L.A. 213.799.4628 Map J17

REDBIRD > American $$$ Chef Neal Fraser offers contemporary cuisine and retro cocktails amid Spanish Baroque decor in former Cathedral of St. Vibiana rectory. D (W-Su), Br (Sa-Su ) 114 E. 2nd St., downtown, 213.788.1191 Map H17

L.A. PRIME > Steak $$$$ City views, wet-aged steaks and winning wine list on the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites’ 35th floor. D (Th-Su). The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.612.4743 Map I16 ORSA & WINSTON > Fusion $$$$ Acclaimed chef/owner Josef Centeno draws on Japanese and Italian traditions for a daily changing five-course tasting menu. D (Tu-Sa).

122 W. 4th St., downtown, 213.687.0300 Map I16 PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL > Quick Bites $ Purported birthplace of French

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ROSSOBLU > Italian $$$ Bolognese favorites in gorgeous spot at City Market South in the Fashion District. D (W-Su). 1124 San Julian St., downtown, 213.749.1099 Map J16 SAVOCA > Cal-Ital $$$ California trattoria at JW Marriott L.A. Live unveils the Cottages at Savoca, outdoor dining cottages with electric candles, cozy decor and skyline views. D (Th-Sa), B (F-Su), Br (Su). Cottages: D (Th-Sa). 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.8630 Map I15 YANG CHOW > Chinese $$ The Yun family has been offering Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine at elegant Chinatown mainstay since 1977. The Slippery Shrimp is renowned. L, D (daily).

GWEN > American $$$$ Maude chef Curtis Stone and his brother Luke offer meatcentric tasting menus in an art deco dining room; plus European-style butcher shop. L, D (daily). 6600 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323.946.7513 Map H14 MUSSO & FRANK GRILL > Steak $$$ Storied restaurant, Hollywood’s oldest, recently marked its centennial. Enjoy flannel cakes, lobster Thermidor and Welsh rabbit. Start with the martini; the drink was purportedly invented here. D (Tu-Su). 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7788 Map H13

LA BREA / MID-CITY JON & VINNY’S > Italian $$ Stylish modern diner offers pastries, pizza, creative vegetable dishes, pasta and meat entrees.

Also in Brentwood. B, L, D (daily). 412 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.334.3369 Map B2 PINK’S HOT DOGS > Quick Bites $ There’s a perpetual queue at the legendary stand, open since 1939; the menu offers about 40 kinds of hot dogs and chili cheeseburgers, too. Open late. B, L, D (daily). 709 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.931.4223 Map I13 RÉPUBLIQUE > French $$ Walter Manzke and pastry-chef wife Margarita offer bistro classcs (e.g., escargots, duck confit, steak frites) in a landmark that once housed silent-film legend Charlie Chaplin’s studio. Café: B, L (daily); D (Tu-Su). 624 S. La Brea Ave., L.A., 310.362.6115 Map I13

LA CIENEGA BLVD. / RESTAURANT ROW ANGLER > Seafood $$$$ Acclaimed Bay Area chef Joshua Skenes brings his

Michelin-starred prowess to sea-life-focused luxury spot at the Beverly Center. The menu centers on a huge woodburning hearth. D (Tu-Sa). 8500 Beverly Blvd., Suite 117, L.A., 424.332.4082 Map J12 BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT > American $$$ L.A. location of Miami spot offers showstopping food presentations in fine-dining setting. Laughing Bird Popcorn Shrimp; cotton-candy Marie Antoinette’s Head. D (nightly).

861 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.388.1888 Map I12 GOZEN BISTRO > Japanese $$$$ Director Mr. Hide presents tiered seasonal kaiseki tasting menus featuring premium ingredients, e.g. Angus-wagyu hybrid beef and exclusive small-batch junmai sakes; elaborate bento boxes to go. D (M-Sa). 521 N. La Cienega Blvd., 213.308.9393 Map J12 NOBU > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s flagship location—there are dozens around the world—focuses on sushi. Black cod in miso is his signature dish. D (nightly).

903 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.657.5711 Map H12

MALIBU DUKE’S MALIBU > Seafood $$ Named for surf legend Duke Kahanamoku; daily-changing fresh fish plus tropical cocktails and ocean views. L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su). 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.0777 Map west of K7 LUCKY’S MALIBU > Steak $$$ Second location of Montecito steakhouse serves USDA Prime steaks, live lobster and classic cocktails. D (Tu-Su), Br (Sa-Su).

Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.317.0099 Map M8 MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB > Seafood $$$$ On-the-waterfront eatery offers Malibu views; ahi tartare and caviar starters followed

by Maine lobster and steaks.

D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.454.4357 Map west of K7 NOBU MALIBU > Japanese $$$$ Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s coastal spot attracts celebs and foodies for sushi and ocean views. L, D

MOSES TRUZMAN

819 N. Broadway, downtown, 213.625.0811 Map G17

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Ye Olde King’s Head

(daily). 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140 Map west of K7

World Famous British Pub, Restaurant, Shoppe & Bakery

PASADENA / GLENDALE ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Super-luxe take on the American steakhouse—with Japanese influences. Certified Angus beef, domestic and imported wagyu; cotton candy dessert. D (nightly).

111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 626.486.1111 Map Q20 DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies and families line up for renowned Shanghai-style dumplings filled with pork or crab or both, noodles and a host of habit-forming sides.

L, D (daily). The Americana at Brand, 177 Caruso Ave., Glendale, 818.551.5561 Map U23

British Fare, imported beers and world famous Fish & Chips.

Heated outdoor patio. Stop by the gift shoppe for food and collectibles from the British Isles, including bone china, teapots, souvenir items, tea, candy, wine, freshly baked goods and much more.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner Freshly baked pies and pastries Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4-7 pm; Fri 4-8 pm Afternoon Tea Wed-Sat 11:30 am-4 pm

PERLE > French $$$ New. Bistro spills out onto the sidewalk in Old Pasadena.

Chef Dean Yasharian (Chateau Marmont) serves classically inspired fare such as steak tartare with black truffles, escargots, steak frites with béarnaise. D (W-Su). 43 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626.460.8819 Map Q19

116 Santa Monica Blvd.

Santa Monica (310) 451-1402 www.yeoldekingshead.com

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Japanese Dining Experience

SANTA MONICA BIRDIE G’S > American $$$ James Beard award-nominated chef Jeremy Fox (Rustic Canyon) presents “regional American cookery and timeless family recipes” at Bergamot Station. D (nightly). 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 310.310.3616 Map L9 BLUE PLATE OYSTERETTE > Seafood $$$ Spot near Santa Monica Pier puts a “California twist on East Hampton summer lobster bakes,” with oysters on the half shell, clam chowder and lobster rolls. L, D (daily). 1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.576.3474 Map L8

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LOCATED NEAR OLD TOWN TORRANCE

MIYAKO HYBRID HOTEL | FIRST FLOOR 21381 S. WESTERN AVENUE, TORRANCE 310 320 6700 | ISE-SHIMA.US

BOA STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$ Way hip, way fine steakhouse.

Steaks from kosher rib-eye to Japanese F1 filet mignon with choice of rubs and sauces; cutting-edge cocktails. D (nightly). 101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.4466 Map M8 CASSIA > Asian Fusion $$$ Asian brasserie from Rustic Canyon team is inside a 1930s building. Vietnamese pot-au-

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VALLEY

Tomahawk steak at CUT Beverly Hills

feu, grilled-pork-belly vermicelli.

Esters Wine Shop & Bar adjacent.

D (nightly). 1314 7th St., Santa Monica, 310.393.6699 Map L8 INTERSTELLAR > Eclectic $$$ New. Stylish casual eatery offers espresso, tacos, pastas, rice bowls, bratwurst, bulgogi, Basque cheesecake. B, L (daily); D (F-Su). 109 Broadway, Santa Monica, 310.310.8820 Map L8 RUSTIC CANYON > California $$$ Michelin-starred spot from chef /owner Jeremy Fox offers small plates, e.g., tamari turnips, mussels pozole verde, sour-dough linguine cacio e pepe. D (nightly).

1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.393.7050 Map L8 YE OLDE KING’S HEAD > British/Irish $$ Pub/restaurant offers English fare, known for fish and chips.

B, L, D (daily); high tea (W-Sa).

116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.451.1402 Map L8

SOUTH BAY / LONG BEACH BUNGALOW KITCHEN > New American $$ New. Chic, bohemian, eclectic spot overlooking marina by chef Michael Mina/nightlife guru Brent Bolthouse. Chile-garlic king crab; carbonara pizza; short-rib pop tart. L, D, Br (daily). 2nd & PCH, 6460 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, 562.431.0445 Map O17 DIN TAI FUNG > Chinese $$ Foodies and families line up for renowned Shanghai-style dumplings filled with pork, crab or both and a host of habit-forming sides.

L, D (daily). Del Amo Fashion Center, 21540 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, 310.214.1175 Map D2 FISHING WITH DYNAMITE > Seafood $$$

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Chef David LeFevre (Arthur J, M.B. Post) offers old-school small plates with East Coast inspirations. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.893.6299 Map L13 ISE-SHIMA > Japanese $$ Sushi/seafood inspired by Japan’s Ise Shima region at Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Old Town Torrance offers. B, L, D (daily).

21381 S. Western Ave., Torrance, 310.320.6700 Map M14 M.B. POST > American $$$ Chef David LeFevre serves artisanal small plates of seafood, cured meats and fresh-baked breads in former post office.

D (nightly). 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5405 Map L13 NOBLE BIRD ROTISSERIE > New American $$ Spot opposite marina serves 24-hour-brined slow-cooked birds. Korean-inspired G Chicken; coq au vin; and composed sides.

Mecca for those with food allergies. L, D (daily). 2nd & PCH, 6460 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, 562.431.0445 Map O17 REMIX KITCHEN BAR > Eclectic $$ New. Chef Ross Pangilinan serves small plates—roasted Brussels sprouts with Korean chile, citrus and peanuts; Filipino fried chicken with pickled chiles and calamansi honey—and pastas including shrimp-and-bone-marrow arrabbiata. D (Tu-Sa), L (Sa-Su).

Long Beach Exchange, 3860 Worsham Ave., Long Beach, 562.421.0200 Map 17 WOOD + SALT TAVERN > Cal-Global $$ New. Contemporary dishes in Bixby Knolls; Santa Carota beef tartare, Tehachapi Rye potato

ASANEBO > Japanese $$$$ Michelin-rated sushi bar and restaurant in a strip mall offers memorable sushi as well as inventive fare such as uni tempura in shiso leaf. D (nightly). 11941 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 818.760.3348 Map A1 CASTAWAY > American $$$ Fine dining with sweeping valley views from hilltop perch and steak-forward menu

by Cutthroat Kitchen winner Perry Pollaci. L (W-Su), D (nightly). 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank, 818.848.6691 Map north of W21 JOAN’S ON THIRD > American $$ Celebrity-favored cafe offers omelets, sandwiches, salads, soups, sweets, picnic and gourmet items. B, L, D (daily).

12059 Ventura Place, Studio City, 818.201.3900 Map T18 PETIT TROIS > French $$$ French-bar-style spinoff from Trois Mec offers a la carte classics such as a confit-fried chicken leg and omelet with Boursin cheese. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily).

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popular eateries and liveliest patio. Also, Gjelina Take Away to go. B, L, D (daily). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 Map N9 NUEVA > Mexican $$$ New. Cantina offers contemporary Mexican on a colorful patio.

Highlights: hamachi and uni with local citrus, charred peanuts and fresno chile; octopus tacos; alt-agave (e.g., sotol) cocktails.

L (Sa-Su), D (nightly). 822 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, 310.747.6050 Map N9 OSPI > Italian $$$ New. Spot near the boardwalk offers olive oil-glossed country toast with toppings from garlic to chilled lobster; Sardinian gnocchi with beef cheek ragu; and pizzas with cracker-thin tonda-style crusts. L, D (daily). 2025 Pacific Ave., Venice, 424.443.5007 Map N9 (V) PLANT FOOD + WINE > California $$$ Restaurant from Matthew Kenney takes a raw, locally sourced, plant-based approach to dining. Lovely patio sheltered by olive trees. L (W-Su), D (nightly). 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1009 Map N9 VALLE > Mexican $$$ Gjelina/Gjusta team offers Oaxacan fare outdoors. Cecina tlayudas; roasted cauliflower with vegan mole; family-style barbacoa. L, D (daily). 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310.450.1429 Map N9

BULL & BUTTERFLY > Cal-Baja Steaks $$$ New. Ranching roots from Paso Robles to Guadalupe Valley evoked with ember-cooked vegetables, spit-roasted chicken and charcoal-broiled steaks —notably rib-eye cap asada.

D (W-Su). The Runway, 12746 Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista, 213.267.2900 Map N10

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FELIX TRATTORIA > Italian $$$ Chef Evan Funke has a glassenclosed, temperature-controlled pasta laboratorio where his masterpieces take shape before diners’ eyes. D (nightly).

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 424.387.8622 Map M9

DAN TANA’S > Italian $$$ New York-style restaurant in a yellow bungalow, an L.A. classic for more than half a century.

Specialties include red-sauce pastas and huge steaks.

Reservations are required.

D (nightly). 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9444 Map I11

GJELINA > Cal-Med $$$ Small plates, vegetable dishes, upscale pizzas served to chic Westsiders; one of Venice’s most

BOA STEAKHOUSE > Steak $$$$ Way hip, way fine steaks from kosher rib-eye to Japanese F1 filet mignon with choice of rubs and sauces; plus cutting-edge cocktails. D (nightly). 9200 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.278.2050 Map H12

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D (nighly), Br (Sa-Su). 4262 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, 562.349.0111 Map M16

DINING 80 YEAR HISTORICAL L.A. LANDMARK open-flame-grilled meat, vegetables, seafood on skewers. Stylish rooms, patio. D (nightly). 8439 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.650.8585 Map H12

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MADRE! > Mexican $$ New. Restaurant and mezcaleria with Oaxacan focus offers refined takes on specialties such as mole palenquero, decor featuring indigenous artifacts, and mezcal from small producers. Th-Su evenings.

L, D (daily). 801 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., 323.850.8518 Map I13 MEROIS > Asian-fusion $$$$ New Sunset Strip hot spot from legendary chef Wolfgang Puck on the rooftop of Pendry West Hollywood. Southeast Asian menu with California influences.

L, D (daily) 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.918.3410 Map H12 TESSE > French $$$ Raphael Francois is in the kitchen at this sophisticated spot serving classic delights updated for 21st-century L.A. Don’t miss pastry chef Sally Camacho Mueller’s soufflé dessert. L (Sa-Su), D (W-Su). 8500 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite B, West Hollywood, 310.360.3866 Map H12

WESTSIDE THE APPLE PAN > Quick Bites $$ The counter is popular at this tiny joint open since 1927. Aficionados wax on about the drippy Steakburger and Hickoryburger.

Cash only. Open late. L, D (TuSu). 10801 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., 310.475.3585 Map K10

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STK > Steak $$$ “Vibe dining” at the One Group’s stylish steakhouse at the W hotel in Westwood includes jalapeño pickled shrimp cocktail and wagyu flat-iron steak. There’s also a USDA Black Angus meat market. D (nightly).

W Los Angeles-West Beverly Hills, 930 Hilgard Ave., L.A., 310.659.3535 Map J10 FLAME > Persian $$$ Upscale Persian restaurant in Persian Square serving grilled meat kabobs, hearty stews, and freshly baked flatbread in a traditional tanor oven. L,D (daily).

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Map locators at the end of each listing (Map A3; Map H10, etc.) refer to maps in the back of this issue. Compendium includes editors’ recommendations and advertisers.

Index Attractions....................................32 Studio Tours..................................33 Museums......................................33 Shopping.......................................34 Nightlife.........................................35 Performing Arts...........................36 Explore..........................................36

A Berry Scary Night Out

The popular haunted Halloween attraction is back! Knott’s Scary Farm returns on September 16 with a fully transformed theme park to bring you all the thrills. Make your way through dizzying mazes and hair-raising attractions while over 1,000 creepy zombies and creatures hide throughout the park for an evening of scares and surprises. It’s one of Southern California’s largest and most terrifying Halloween events happening now thru Oct. 31. p. 32 ATTRACTIONS AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Focus is on Pacific Ocean sea life. Touch the ocean’s predators in Shark Lagoon, see jellies in the Wonders of the Deep gallery, penguins, sea lions and 11,000 other animals. M-Th 9 a.m.-6 p.m. F-Su 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $27-$37, under 3 free. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 562.590.3100 Map O16 CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS Contemporary cathedral by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo opposite Music Center. M-F 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sa 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Su 7 a.m.6 p.m. 555 W. Temple St., L.A., 213.680.5200 Map H17 CHINATOWN Ornate architecture, dim sum, traditional and trendy eateries and shops with Eastern wares surrounding a

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central plaza. Art and antiques on Chung King Road. Between Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Bernard Street, Yale and Spring streets, downtown Map G17 DESCANSO GARDENS Coast live oaks, roses, Ancient Forest, Japanese Garden and camellia garden. M-F 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sa-Su 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$15, under 5 free. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 818.949.4200 Map Q19 DISNEYLAND Mickey Mouse’s theme park. Attractions include new land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and classics Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean.

New super-hero land Avengers Campus opens at adjacent Disney California Adventure.

Call for hours. $98-$154, under 3 free. 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714.781.4565 Map D6

EL CAPITAN THEATRE 1926 Spanish-style movie palace screens Disney films new and old. Pre-show preludes on Wurlitzer pipe organ. Call for tour schedule, pricing. 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.467.7674 Map H13

JAPAN HOUSE Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology at gallery, shop, restaurant, library and event venues. Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 800.516.0565, japanhouse.jp/losangeles Map H13 L.A. LIVE Entertainment center is home to Grammy Museum, Microsoft Theater and Novo by Microsoft, restaurants, high-tech bowling lanes and nightspots such as the Conga Room. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.763.5483 Map I15 LEGOLAND Resort with 60 rides, shows, attractions, aquarium, Legoland Hotel and Legoland Castle Hotel.

Visit legoland.com for hours, packages, accommodations and discounts. Parking $25-$35. 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 760.918.5346 Map southeast of F6

IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH “Step inside” the works of postImpressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. An hour-long walkthrough digital-art experience at former Amoeba Music building.

Call for schedule. $40-$50.

6400 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 844.307.4644, Map H14

LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN Peafowl roam the grounds and roost overhead at this idyllic 127-acre garden. Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (last admission 6:30 p.m). $5-$15, under 5 free. Free third Tuesday of the month. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626.821.3222 Map Q22

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM The small family farm turned into a 160-acre theme park and worldrenowned attraction with roller coasters, shows, and entertainment for all ages. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 714.220.5200, Map 5D

LOS ANGELES ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS The zoo, located in Griffith Park, is home to 250 animal species, many of them endangered, living among immersive habitats and lush gardens. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket sales cease one hour

ATTRACTIONS before closing. $17-$22, under 2 free. Griffith Park, 5333 Zoo Drive, L.A., 323.644.4200 Map T23 MADAME TUSSAUDS HOLLYWOOD Get close to the stars: 125 figures include celebrities, pop icons, actors and actresses; Marvel Super Heroes 4D. Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $30-$46, under 3 free. 6933 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.798.1670 Map H13 THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET Landmark destination for both locals and visitors established in 1934 boasts 120 produce stalls, restaurants and gift shops in open-air setting.

Adjacent to the Grove shopping center. 6333 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.933.9211 Map I13 PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTER Drivers 21 and up pilot latest-model Porsches for 90 minutes on a 4-mile track with a driving coach at 53-acre center.

Plus simulators, store and restaurant 917. 19800 S. Main St., Carson, 888.204.7474 Map M15

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RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ODDITORIUM Three hundred displays feature curiosities gathered by traveler Robert Ripley in the 1930s. M-Th 11 a.m.-8 p.m., F-Sa 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Su 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $10-$15, under 3 free. 6780 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.466.6335 Map H13 RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Visit Air Force One Pavilion, see full-size replica of White House Oval Office. W-Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6-$16, under 2 free. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800.410.8354 Map northwest of A1 SEAWORLD Adventure park with thousands of marine creatures, reptiles and birds. Open daily; call for hours, ticket packages, discounts. $94, under 3 free. Parking $25. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, 619.222.4732 Map southeast of F6 TCL CHINESE THEATRE Movie palace and Walk of Fame featuring stars’ handprints and footprints. 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.461.3331, tclchinesetheatres.com Map H13

UNIVERSAL CITYWALK Dining, shopping, entertainment promenade includes eateries Dongpo Kitchen, LudoBird and Voodoo Doughnut; boutiques and novelty stores; Universal Cinema and Imax; and simulated skydiving wind tunnel iFly Hollywood. Call for hours. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.4455 Map U20 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Movie-inspired theme park. The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! and spectacularly realistic dinosaur Indominus rex at Jurassic World—The Ride are new.

Plus Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Studio tour includes King Kong 360 3-D, Fast & Furious—Supercharged. Call or check website for hours and prices. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800.864.8377, universalstudioshollywood.com Map U20

STUDIO TOURS PARAMOUNT PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Group tours of the city of Hollywood’s longest-operating and only remaining major studio. Reservations are recommended. Daily 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Studio Tour $60, VIP Tour $189, under 10 not admitted. 5515 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, 323.956.1777, paramountstudiotour.com Map I14 SONY PICTURES STUDIO TOUR Two-hour walking tour of working motion-picture studio includes stages where TV shows and movies including The Wizard of Oz and SpiderMan were filmed. Reservations required. M-W, F 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Th 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $50, under 12 not admitted. VIP Tours also available, starting at $130. Parking free. 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.244.8687 Map L11 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Legendary studio tour (also see listing under “Attractions“). VIP Experience includes front-of-line privileges, expert tour guide, gourmet lunch, visits to Will & Grace set.

For hours/prices, check universalstudioshollywood.com.

100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 818.622.3801 Map U20

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WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR HOLLYWOOD Three-hour tour of TV and film studio includes backlots, prop warehouse, the real Friends Central Perk set, Batmobiles and observation of filming when possible. CalTech Physics Lab Cafeteria. Deluxe tour available. Reservations recommended. Daily 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $55-$68, under 8 not admitted. Parking $12.

3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, 877.492.8687 Map U20

MUSEUMS ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES New immersive museum dedicated to the history of films and moviemaking. Reservations required. M-Th, Su 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; F-Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $15-25; under 17 free. 6067 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.930.3000 Map J13 AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST Museum explores the art, history and cultures of the American West and houses one of the top U.S. collections of Native American materials. Tu-Su 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6-$14, under 3 free. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A., 323.667.2000 Map H14 THE BROAD Architecturally significant museum built by philanthropists and art collectors Eli and Edythe Broad contains more than 2,000 spectacular works of contemporary art. Tu-W 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th-F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Su 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. See thebroad.org for special-exhibition ticket prices and extended hours. Online

reservations encouraged.

221 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.232.6200 Map H16 CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Exhibits showcasing the history, culture and art of African Americans, with an emphasis on California and the Western U.S. Tu-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Parking $12, $15 after 5 p.m. Cash only. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 213.744.7432 Map M8 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER Interactive exhibits for budding scientists; Imax theater.

Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Permanent gallery, free; admission for Imax varies. Parking $12, $15 after 5 p.m. Cash only. 700 Exposition Park Drive, Exposition Park, L.A., 323.724.3623 Map K15 COMPOUND New, cultural complex featuring exhibits by emerging artists, poetry and wellness classes.

Tu-Sa noon-7 p.m. Free admission. 1395 Coronado Ave., Long Beach, 562.735.3555 Map D4 GETTY CENTER Travertine-clad hilltop facility houses collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs and decorative arts. Fabulous Central Garden and city views. Tu-F, Su 10 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Sa 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 p.m. 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A., 310.440.7300 Map H9 GETTY VILLA Getty Center’s exquisite coastal counterpart features Etruscan, Roman and Greek antiquities. W-M 10 a.m.5 p.m. Free. Parking $15, $10 after 3 p.m. Advance timed tickets

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SHOPPING include the 3.5-acre Nature Gardens, interactive Nature Lab and Tyrannosaurus rex growthseries exhibit. Daily 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. $5-$12, under 3 free. 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, L.A., 213.763.3466 Map K15 PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM 135 vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles in permanent and rotating exhibits.

W-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11-$16, under 4 free. Tours of newly expanded and renovated vault $20-$30, under 10 not admitted. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.930.2277 Map J13

required for entry. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades, 310.440.7300 Map K7 GRAMMY MUSEUM Museum on L.A. Live campus explores music, the creative and recording processes and Grammy Awards history. F-Su noon-6 p.m. $13-16, under 6 free. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.6800 Map I15 HAMMER MUSEUM UCLAaffiliated venue presents traveling exhibitions, and permanent collection. Th-Su noon-6 p.m.

Free; includes pass to the Huntington for concurrent biennial. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310.443.7000 Map J10 HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART MUSEUM, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Art, buildings and grounds with more than a dozen themed gardens; several dining concepts; gallery; and an education and visitor center.

W-M 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13-$29, under 4 free. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 626.405.2141 Map R21 JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Promotes understanding of ethnic diversity with a focus on the Japanese American experience. F-Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6-$12, under 6 free. 100 N. Central Ave., downtown, 213.625.0414 Map H17 KIDSPACE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Museum for kids with more than 40 hands-on exhibits, programs and events on almost 3.5 acres of indoor and outdoor space. Th-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13-$15, under 1 free. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 626.449.9144 Map Q18

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LA BREA TAR PITS AND MUSEUM Paleontologists uncover ice age L.A. Everbubbling tar pits make up the world’s most famous fossil-excavation site. W-Su 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$15, under 3 free. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.934.7243 Map J13 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART The largest art museum in the Western U.S., with diverse, superb collections housed on a 20-acre campus. Chris Burden’s Urban Light installation welcomes museumgoers. The modern art collection gets a new presentation. M-Tu, Th 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $10-$21, under 13 free. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.857.6000 Map J13 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Premier contemporary art museum in two facilities: Arata Isozaki-designed MOCA Grand Avenue and Geffen Contemporary. M, W, F 11 a.m.6 p.m.; Th 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sa-Su 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 S. Grand Ave., downtown; The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., downtown, 213.626.6222 Map H16, H17 MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART Leading museum of modern and contemporary Latin American art and Robert Gumbiner Sculpture Garden. Tu-F 10 a.m.5 p.m.. $7-$10, under 12 free.

628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, 562.437.1689 Map O6 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY Thirty-three million objects, from dinosaur fossils to fish. Highlights

SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER Venue highlights the American Jewish experience through engaging exhibitions and programs. The awardwinning Noah’s Ark attraction is great for tots. Tu-F noon-5 p.m.; Sa-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$12, under 2 free, free Thursdays. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310.440.4500 Map G9

SHOPPING THE AMERICANA AT BRAND Downtown Glendale retail, dining and entertainment hot spot from the creators of the Grove has a Main Street U.S.A. atmosphere and trolley.

Louis Vuitton, Indochino, & Other Stories are among the 90 or so stores. Dining options include Din Tai Fung, Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina and new Nonna’s Empanadas.

889 Americana Way, Glendale, 818.637.8900 Map U23 BEVERLY CENTER Trendsetting mall near West Hollywood just completed a multimillion-dollar renovation. It has more than 100 boutiques (Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana) and is anchored

by Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.

New dining options include Angler from chef Joshua Skenes, Farmhouse, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, Pitchoun!, Eggslut, Marugame Udon and Easy’s diner. 8500 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 310.854.0070 Map I12 THE BLOC Vibrant open-air urban center encompasses a full city block along L.A.’s iconic 7th Street corridor and boasts exciting dining (Joey DTLA and District), shopping (Macy’s and Uniqlo) and (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema) options. 700 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.454.4926, theblocla.com Map I16

CITADEL OUTLETS Assyrian architecture south of downtown along the Golden State (5) Freeway; the center offers discounted clothes from Coach, Guess, H&M, Banana Republic, Levi’s and Converse, to name just a few. 100 Citadel Drive, L.A., 323.888.1724 Map B4 FREE MARKET New retail and dining concept with a gallery vibe at Runway includes Period Correct vintage motorsports apparel, Teressa Foglia hats, Alchemy Works jewelry and Joliet Café & Bar. 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, 310.862.9461 Map N10 THE GROVE Outdoor center has 40 shops including Apple, Nordstrom and Charlotte Tilbury, eateries such as Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, 189

by Dominique Ansel (creator of the Cronut) and Ladurée plus cinema and trolley in a setting inspired by a grand old downtown. Adjacent to Original Farmers Market.

189 The Grove Drive, L.A., 888.315.8883 Map I13 MALIBU COUNTRY MART Outdoor center with upscale boutiques such as Paige and Victoire, Cie Sparks Salon and restaurants including new Lucky’s steakhouse. Malibu Lumber Yard and Malibu Village are adjacent. 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310.456.7300 Map northwest of K7 PALISADES VILLAGE New shopping destination from Caruso (the Grove, Americana at Brand). An upscale walkable village with more than 40 shops and boutiques including Amazon Books, Jennifer Meyer and Veronica Beard plus dining options and a restored movie theater. 15225 Palisades Village Lane, Pacific Palisades, 310.525.1380 Map K7 PLATFORM Curated cultfavorite retailers (Modern Society Janessa Leoné, Aesop, Reformation) in up-and-coming Hayden Tract neighborhood. Dining options include Loqui and Brooklyn import Roberta’s. Plus fitness destination SoulCycle. Next to Metro Expo Line station. 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, platformla.com Map M11 THE POINT Small outdoor shopping center features retailers including Planet Blue, Lucky Brand and Madewell as well

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WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY Open-air shopping center has more than 175 stores, including Tiffany & Co. and Rodd & Gunn for men; AMC multiplex with Imax; Dreamscape Immersive VR adventures; and food-court atrium. Restaurants include Zinque, Din Tai Fung, and Italian marketplace Eataly. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 310.277.3898 Map J11

NIGHTLIFE THE ABBEY David Cooley’s world-famous gay bar and nightclub. Newer concept the Chapel at the Abbey is adjacent. 692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.289.8410 Map H12 ARTS DISTRICT BREWING CO. Pouring With Heart’s Arts District brewery and tasting room with classic bar games and an outdoor patio.

828 Traction Ave., downtown, 213.519.5887 Map I17 BLIND BARBER Craft-cocktaildriven speak-easy at the rear of a barbershop. New in Highland Park. 10797 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310.841.6679; 5715 N. Figueroa St., L.A., 323.739.0315 Map L11, S18 BOOTSY BELLOWS H.Wood Group nightclub with burlesque shows and other live entertainment boasts a gorgeous new Palm Springsinspired design. 9229 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.274.7500 Map H12 THE BUNGALOW Seaside cottage-style nightspot with gourmet bites by Fig Restaurant.

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.899.8530 Map L8 LA DESCARGA Cuban-inspired rum bar, cigar lounge, live music, burlesque-inspired acts. Reservations recommended. Dress code. 1159 N. Western Ave., L.A., 323.466.1324 Map east of H14 MELROSE UMBRELLA CO. Rustic-chic gastropub with Tiki-inspired cocktails and inventive fare. 7465 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323.951.0709 Map I12 THE NICE GUY The H.Wood Group’s reservations-only, Italianinspired restaurant and mixology lounge. 401 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.360.9500 Map I12 SEVEN GRAND Whiskey bar with tongue-in-cheek huntclub decor. Intimate, hidden Bar Jackalope features 120 premium whiskeys. 515 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.614.0737 Map I16 THE SPARE ROOM Gaming parlor and cocktail lounge with bowling lanes and fancy drinks.

The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323.769.7296 Map H13

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EXPLORE UPSTAIRS Bar with stunning city views is atop the Ace Hotel within the historic United Artists Building. 929 S. Broadway, downtown, 213.623.3233 Map I16

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PERFORMING ARTS THE FORD Outdoor amphitheater in the Cahuenga Pass presents music, dance and theater events. Schedule at theford.com.

2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., Hollywood, 323.461.3673 Map G14 HOLLYWOOD BOWL Iconic amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills is one of the best outdoor venues in the U.S.; summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic.

Schedule and tickets online: hollywoodbowl.com. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323.850.2000 Map G13

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WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Architectural masterpiece

by Frank Gehry is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and home of the L.A. Philharmonic. 111 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 323.850.2000 Map H16

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CATALINA EXPRESS Yearround boat service to Catalina Island. Daily departures from Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. Reservations recommended. Call or check website for hours and prices. 800.481.3470, catalinaexpress.com CITY CRUISES ANCHORED

BY HORNBLOWER Cocktail, sunset dinner and champagnebrunch cruises Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, 855.290.0383, cityexperiences.com Map O9 DODGER STADIUM TOUR Behind-the-scenes tour of the legendary stadium allows guests to visit the field, renovated pavilions, Dugout Club, and check out World Series trophies

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BEVERLY HILLS RENT-A-CAR Luxury and exotic rentals.

9732 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.274.6969; 6085 Venice Blvd., Hollywood, 310.659.5555; bhcarrental.com Map K12, J11

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AMTRAK Train and bus service within Los Angeles County, along the coast and to other major California locations as well as nationwide connections.

800.872.7245, amtrak.com

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THANK YOU TO THE FILMS’ PRODUCER, WRITER AND CO-CREATOR, BOB GALE FOR HIS PARTICIPATION IN THIS HISTORIC EXHIBIT

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EXPLORE and other awards. $15-$20, under 4 free. 1000 Vin Scully Ave., L.A., 866.363.4377 Map G17 L.A. CONSERVANCY Downtown preservation group offers more than a dozen socially distanced walking tours with architectural focus such as Art Deco, Historic Downtown, and Modern Skyline. Plus self-guided driving tour Rolling Through the ‘70s. 213.623.2489, laconservancy.org METRO City bus, light rail, subway. Rail lines connect downtown, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Pasadena, Long Beach; Red Line from Union Station to Hollywood and San Fernando Valley; Gold Line from Union Station to Pasadena and Arcadia; Blue Line from downtown to Long Beach; Green Line from Norwalk to Redondo Beach; Expo Line from Santa Monica to downtown. 323.466.3876, metro.net METROLINK Regional train system connects L.A. County with Ventura, Orange and San Diego counties. Most rail lines (including Orange County, San Bernardino and Ventura County) begin at Union Station in downtown L.A. 800.371.5465, metrolinktrains.com STARLINE TOURS Celebritytour company offers tours throughout the day, as well as tours to beaches, theme parks and more. The double-decker hop-on, hop-off tour makes more than 70 stops around L.A. Prices vary. Tours begin at TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., L.A., 800.959.3131, starlinetours.com Map H13 SURF CITY TOURS Daily bus tours of the city offered during the day or night. Tour includes attractions, beaches, popular neighborhoods, and mansions.

Private tours also available.

Prices vary. 1654 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica., 800.913.9356, surfcitytours.com Map L8 TMZ CELEBRITY TOURS Two-hour bus tour highlights celebrity hot spots in Hollywood.

Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $49. 6822 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 844.TMZ. Tour, tmztour.com Map H13

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