Los Angeles: Smart Splurges

Planning a perfect Los Angeles vacation that assures rewarding cultural encounters, memorable hotel stays, and select high-end perks that add up to trip-of-a-lifetime memories isn’t just a matter of spending more money – with so many choices, you’ve got to know where to spend it. From hotels offering just the right combination of location, historical ambiance, and state-of-the-art élan to destination-defining culinary and shopping experiences, our Los Angeles Smart Splurges may require a slight increase in your travel budget, but they're absolutely worth the extra dollars!

AOC Minimal space for maximum enjoyment of choice charcuterie, farm-fresh salads, wood-roasted trout, and over 50 hand-selected wines by the glass. 8022 W. 3rd St.; 323-653-6359; www.aocwinebar.com
restaurant | expensive | notable wine list | tapas

Casa Del Mar The opulent beach-club grandeur of this 129-roomed Santa Monica staple is anything but subdued, what with white gossamer drapes, hand-painted armoires, and panoramic Pacific views. Santa Monica; 1910 Ocean Way; 310-581-5533; www.hotelcasadelmar.com
luxury | hotel | expensive

Chateau Marmont Bask in the chic 1920s glamour of this whimsical Sunset Strip landmark where no two rooms are alike. West Hollywood; 8221 Sunset Blvd.; 323-656-1010; www.chateaumarmont.com
luxury | hotel | expensive

Fred Segal Ivy-covered labyrinthine mall of mini-boutiques where L.A.’s hippest designers sell their pricey wares to celebs and wannabes. West Hollywood; 8100 Melrose Ave.; 323-651-4129
trendy | expensive | shopping | designer

Sky Bar Hollywood’s showiest scenesters glare down on the glowing LA skyline at the modernist Mondrian hotel’s popular poolside bar. West Hollywood; 8440 Sunset Blvd.; 323-848-6025
trendy | nightlife | patio | hotel bar

The Ivy Enclosed by a white-picket-fence, The Ivy hosts Hollywood power players in a rustic country-chic atmosphere. Beyond prime celebrity spotting, the Ivy's main draw is the classic comfort-food menu (ideal takes on Caesar salads, crab cakes, Cajun prime ribs, and burgers). Beverly Hills; 113 N. Robertson Blvd.; 310-274-8303
restaurant | expensive | comfort food | brunch

Viceroy Santa Monica’s hot spot brims with innovative decor, a hip lounge, and high-tech amenities. Santa Monica; 1819 Ocean Ave.; 310-260-7500; www.viceroysantamonica.com
luxury | hotel | design | trendy

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