Los Angeles Great Values

Great Values

You don't have to be an A-list earner to experience the glitz, glamour, and gluttony of Hollywood. These Los Angeles Great Values provide access to views from the Hollywood Hills, mouthwatering cuisine from celebrity chefs, and even the only-once-worn togs and togas of the stars – all for C-list starlet prices.

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This recently-restored Art Deco jewel maintains the understated glamour of its golden-era heyday. Head for the Terrace bar for poolside pom-tinis and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
8358 Sunset Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA; 323-654-7100; www.sunsettowerhotel.com
Tags: luxury | hotel | trendy | expensive
For the young and the hip, the Standard is the hot place to stay, see, and be seen. Set smack dab in the middle of Sunset, the hotel boasts a trendy atmosphere with minimalist decor and outlandish accents. It’s a retro-chic hideout complete with bean bags, shag carpeting on the floor (and even on the ceiling), and blue Astroturf galore – by the pool, on private balconies, and lining terraces. The Standard's pool and quirky cafe are happening spots for the fashionista crowd, who drop by to sip cocktails and nibble some of the best comfort food in town, from guacamole and grilled squid, to matzo-ball soup. The modern and comfortable rooms come with a 60s throwback: platform beds. You’ll also find other evidence of the kitschy decade in the form of Andy Warhol print drapes. The rooms also feature private balconies; aroma therapy oils; mini-bars; 24-hour room service; and top-of-the-line amenities, like cordless speakerphones with data ports. Some of the cheapest rooms face Sunset, so bring your earplugs if you want to sleep soundly.

A downtown outpost of the Standard also exists, at 550 South Flower Street (213/892-8080; www.standardhotel.com).
8300 Sunset Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA; 323-650-9090; www.standardhotel.com
Tags: hotel | moderate | trendy
Getty Center

L.A. owes much of its reinvention as a high-brow culture capital to starchitect Richard Meier's travertine marble art institution, perched in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. A tram ride up the hill followed by a stroll through the museum's gorgeous gardens makes one forget all about the traffic snarls below. Tues-Fri 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-5:30pm.

1200 Getty Center Dr.; Los Angeles, CA; 310-440-7300; www.getty.edu
Tags: family | architecture | culture | things to do | art | editor pick
Adventurous chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken serve up seductive Latin flavors, from...more
445 S. Figueroa St.; Los Angeles, CA; 213-486-5171; www.ciudad-la.com
Tags: moderate | restaurant | notable chef | latin fusion
Call early for reservations at this Mario Batali-backed pizzeria; or head over unannounced...more
641 N. Highland Ave.; Los Angeles, CA; 323-297-0101; www.mozza-la.com
Tags: moderate | restaurant | italian | pizza
It’s A Wrap
Want to buy the dress worn by Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada? This store picks up wardrobes and props from movie and TV sets after, well, the shows wrap.
1164 S. Robertson Blvd.; Los Angeles, CA; 310-246-9727; www.itsawraphollywood.com
Tags: moderate | shopping | clothing | vintage | novelty
The landmark New York–style deli on Fairfax Avenue delivers exactly what you’d...more
419 North Fairfax Ave.; Los Angeles, CA; 323-651-2030; www.cantersdeli.com
Tags: moderate | restaurant | deli | 24 hour
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