Built in 1927, this 300-room hotel was the original location of the Academy Awards. Recently, the tower rooms received a $25 million upgrade courtesy of Yabu Pushelberg. Look out for the iconic work of art by David Hockney lining the pool.
Built in 1927, this 300-room hotel was the original location of the Academy Awards. Recently, the tower rooms received a $25 million upgrade courtesy of Yabu Pushelberg. Look out for the iconic work of art by David Hockney lining the pool.
A boho spirit pervades the 37-key resort, thanks to Moorish-patterned floors and vintage rugs, and plush, brightly hued furniture.
A boho spirit pervades the 37-key resort, thanks to Moorish-patterned floors and vintage rugs, and plush, brightly hued furniture.
The essence of ’50s-era Palm Springs permeates the 84 rooms in Beverly Hills, given a refresh by interior designer Kelly Wearstler. The culinary buzz comes courtesy of the bistro Viviane, located off the pool fringed by colorful brick-walled cabanas, which serves chef Michael Hung’s Continental staples.
The essence of ’50s-era Palm Springs permeates the 84 rooms in Beverly Hills, given a refresh by interior designer Kelly Wearstler. The culinary buzz comes courtesy of the bistro Viviane, located off the pool fringed by colorful brick-walled cabanas, which serves chef Michael Hung’s Continental staples.
Commune Design retrofitted the historic United Artists building into this 160-room property, outfitted with gray-toned fiberboard furniture and a lively rooftop pool. The renovated 1920s movie palace onsite now hosts live music shows.
Commune Design retrofitted the historic United Artists building into this 160-room property, outfitted with gray-toned fiberboard furniture and a lively rooftop pool. The renovated 1920s movie palace onsite now hosts live music shows.
Expect original artworks and vibrant tropical-print wallpaper in the 285 rooms at this refurbished Spanish Colonial gem, plus a restaurant that celebrates Basque Country cuisine.
Expect original artworks and vibrant tropical-print wallpaper in the 285 rooms at this refurbished Spanish Colonial gem, plus a restaurant that celebrates Basque Country cuisine.
Its 1964 building in Koreatown, designed by Mann Johnson + Mendenhall, serves as the inspiration for the many collaborators: street food master Roy Choi, nightlife impresario brothers Mark and Jonnie Houston, garden and interior designer Sean Knibb, and lifestyle brand Poketo.
Its 1964 building in Koreatown, designed by Mann Johnson + Mendenhall, serves as the inspiration for the many collaborators: street food master Roy Choi, nightlife impresario brothers Mark and Jonnie Houston, garden and interior designer Sean Knibb, and lifestyle brand Poketo.
The building’s honeycomb exterior by Diller Scofidio + Renfro holds a crowd-pleasing contemporary collection, including works by Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, and Kara Walker, among many others. General admission is free of charge.
The building’s honeycomb exterior by Diller Scofidio + Renfro holds a crowd-pleasing contemporary collection, including works by Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, and Kara Walker, among many others. General admission is free of charge.
A nearly 7,000-work collection is spread between MOCA and its satellite gallery, the Geffen Contemporary (conveniently located within walking distance).
A nearly 7,000-work collection is spread between MOCA and its satellite gallery, the Geffen Contemporary (conveniently located within walking distance).
The Zurich-based gallery teamed up with MOCA’s longtime chief curator, Paul Schimmel, for its L.A. outpost. It took over a former flour mill in Downtown’s Arts District, and includes a public garden.
The Zurich-based gallery teamed up with MOCA’s longtime chief curator, Paul Schimmel, for its L.A. outpost. It took over a former flour mill in Downtown’s Arts District, and includes a public garden.
Named for its original hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., when it was located in a Lincoln Heights strip mall, the gallery now operates out of a large warehouse with standard hours.
Named for its original hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., when it was located in a Lincoln Heights strip mall, the gallery now operates out of a large warehouse with standard hours.
French artist François Ghebaly’s exhibition space shares real estate with two art-house publishing companies and a residency program called Fahrenheit.
French artist François Ghebaly’s exhibition space shares real estate with two art-house publishing companies and a residency program called Fahrenheit.
The permanent collection of 130,000 objects, which range from pre-Colombian masterpieces to edgy contemporary art, will soon have a new home within architect Peter Zumthor’s planned $600 million redesign.
The permanent collection of 130,000 objects, which range from pre-Colombian masterpieces to edgy contemporary art, will soon have a new home within architect Peter Zumthor’s planned $600 million redesign.
Known for pushing the envelope and giving controversial artists their first gallery shows, from Takashi Murakami to Kanye West.
Known for pushing the envelope and giving controversial artists their first gallery shows, from Takashi Murakami to Kanye West.
One of L.A.’s most beloved arts institutions is UCLA’s Hammer in Westwood. It recently announced a major expansion headed by longtime architectural partner Michael Maltzan to roll out by 2020.
One of L.A.’s most beloved arts institutions is UCLA’s Hammer in Westwood. It recently announced a major expansion headed by longtime architectural partner Michael Maltzan to roll out by 2020.
For nearly three decades, this West Hollywood spot has functioned as a platform for experimental artists, often hosting debut solo shows and influencing the contemporary art conversation with provocative exhibitions.
For nearly three decades, this West Hollywood spot has functioned as a platform for experimental artists, often hosting debut solo shows and influencing the contemporary art conversation with provocative exhibitions.
The starkly minimalist aesthetic—concrete floors, exposed truss-beam ceilings, white walls—sets the stage for Chef Jordan Kahn’s innovative breakfast and lunch dishes such as beef tartare with smoked egg cream and pickled mushroom radish.
The starkly minimalist aesthetic—concrete floors, exposed truss-beam ceilings, white walls—sets the stage for Chef Jordan Kahn’s innovative breakfast and lunch dishes such as beef tartare with smoked egg cream and pickled mushroom radish.
Here, a pink marble-topped bar, glass-enclosed fire pit, and one-of-a-kind furnishings by Coop provide the setting for the five-course degustation menu of Argentine asado.
Here, a pink marble-topped bar, glass-enclosed fire pit, and one-of-a-kind furnishings by Coop provide the setting for the five-course degustation menu of Argentine asado.
On the ground floor of Santa Monica’s 1937 art deco landmark Telephone Building, the brasserie-style eatery is helmed by chef Bryant Ng, who turns out fire-grilled renditions of Asian recipes.
On the ground floor of Santa Monica’s 1937 art deco landmark Telephone Building, the brasserie-style eatery is helmed by chef Bryant Ng, who turns out fire-grilled renditions of Asian recipes.
L.A.’s Tag Front oversaw the design of the wraparound dining room, which turns out seasonal entrées like wild striped bass with cauliflower, harissa, raisins, pine nuts, and preserved lemon. Standout feature: The views that extend from the Financial District to the Pacific Ocean.
L.A.’s Tag Front oversaw the design of the wraparound dining room, which turns out seasonal entrées like wild striped bass with cauliflower, harissa, raisins, pine nuts, and preserved lemon. Standout feature: The views that extend from the Financial District to the Pacific Ocean.
At happy hour, a crowd packs the ceiling-high brass bar for cocktails and meatball sandwiches.
At happy hour, a crowd packs the ceiling-high brass bar for cocktails and meatball sandwiches.
Sonoran-style Mexican barbecue is served to guests seated primarily outdoors, in a desert-like landscape designed by the Yard.
Sonoran-style Mexican barbecue is served to guests seated primarily outdoors, in a desert-like landscape designed by the Yard.
Inside a midcentury building designed by William Pereira, this place serves up excellent brunch, the highlight of which is the duck’s-egg toast.
Inside a midcentury building designed by William Pereira, this place serves up excellent brunch, the highlight of which is the duck’s-egg toast.
Chesterfield sofas are positioned next to eight restored lanes; pinsetters have been refashioned into chandeliers; and vintage ball-returns now serve as liquor shelves at the horseshoe-shaped bar, where old-fashioneds and Moscow mules flow through the taps.
Chesterfield sofas are positioned next to eight restored lanes; pinsetters have been refashioned into chandeliers; and vintage ball-returns now serve as liquor shelves at the horseshoe-shaped bar, where old-fashioneds and Moscow mules flow through the taps.
On Melrose, the minimalist space—wraparound rattan window seats, terra-cotta-colored floors—displays designer Rachel Comey’s ready-to-wear collection and cult-favorite shoes at her first-ever L.A. boutique.
On Melrose, the minimalist space—wraparound rattan window seats, terra-cotta-colored floors—displays designer Rachel Comey’s ready-to-wear collection and cult-favorite shoes at her first-ever L.A. boutique.
Inside a modernist bungalow, complete with a sleek courtyard pool, racks filled with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s collection are set up in rooms staged with hand-picked furnishings from local vendors.
Inside a modernist bungalow, complete with a sleek courtyard pool, racks filled with Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s collection are set up in rooms staged with hand-picked furnishings from local vendors.
Design-and-art brand the Future Perfect expanded on the residential retail model with this West Hollywood Hills outpost. Trips to the Midcentury home are appointment-only; what patrons will find is a selection of Hamburg House bedding, designer Christian Woo’s outdoor furniture, stoneware by ceramist Eric Roinestad, and more
Design-and-art brand the Future Perfect expanded on the residential retail model with this West Hollywood Hills outpost. Trips to the Midcentury home are appointment-only; what patrons will find is a selection of Hamburg House bedding, designer Christian Woo’s outdoor furniture, stoneware by ceramist Eric Roinestad, and more
During the day, the revived warehouse functions as an on-trend salon and boutique, peddling underground merch and labels such as Rick Owens; after dark, the salon turns into a bar and a 200-person venue hosts pop-up art parties and DJ sets.
During the day, the revived warehouse functions as an on-trend salon and boutique, peddling underground merch and labels such as Rick Owens; after dark, the salon turns into a bar and a 200-person venue hosts pop-up art parties and DJ sets.