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1. Dining Recommendations
- Antico Nuovo - Italian
- Anjak (Thai)
- Avra in Beverly Hills - If you are looking for a scene. Food is usually excellent, and the people watching is quintessential LA. Have fun!
- Bavel (Middle Eastern)
- Birdie G’s in Santa Monica. Well know chef Jeremy Fox
- Bestia (American, Californian) - Arts District
- Binkleys Restaurant
- Beach Combers - this place is straight out of a movie and has been in a movie. It's not fancy, but is is very California - Get reservations.
Index
- Cafe Monarch
- Chosun Galbee (Korean)
- Cibo Phoenix
- Craig's in Beverly Hills
- Felix Trattoria
- Here's Looking at You (Sharing Plates)
- Kai (Ramen and such) at the Sheraton Grand
- Mother Wolf
- Tesse on Sunset Boulevard – a favourite recently. They continually create excellent food, then grab a drink at one of the rooftop bars nearby.
- Pasjoli - is fantastic. Michelin star chef
- Madeo
- Matsuhisa Beverly Hills
- Mastro's Steakhouse in Malibu for the views
- The Mission
- Pizzeria Bianco
- Pizzeria Sei
- Pizzeria Mozza
- Pacific Coast Grill - When I'm in Diego, I love to eat at this restaurant Pacific Coast Grill, it's the best on the beach in my opinion. Need Reservations as well.
- Providence (seafood) - On most lists recognized as the best restaurant in Los Angeles - Hollywood
- Richardsons
- Republique (French/Brunch)
- Rossoblu (Italian) - DTLA
- Rustic Canyon (American) - Santa Monica
- Reserve Old Town
- Steak 44 is the best steakhouse in town. Started by the Mastro brothers after their non-compete ran out after selling Mastros. They own Dominck's there as well, which is great.
- Tacos y Birria La Unica (Tacos)
- Taverna Tony - great place in Malibu with a lively crowd. Not a lot of tourist, but a staple for a long time.
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3. Activities Recommendations
- If you want the California feel, go to Venice Beach Board Walk and Santa Monica Peer is a must, they are close to each other and you will see many iconic places you will recognize.
- I would then take the ONE and drive up through Malibu and north of that, very iconic, there are beaches are parks you can pull into all the way north.
- I would visit Huntington Beach, very iconic, fun stuff there. I stay at the Hilton, it's right in the heart of it.
- I would do the Regan Library, especially from the UK Region, there is stuff on Thatcher there.
- I would go to San Diego for a day, go out to Coronado Island, and check out the Del.
5. Accommodation Recommendations
- Beverly Wishire, Four Seasons Great location/service/etc.
- Fairmont Century Plaza
- Hotel Bel-Air - Fantastic stay
- Ocean View Hotel
- Proper Hotel
- The Georgian Hotel is fantastic. Small rooms but amazing everything else, including restaurant. What used to be the Loews is Santa Monica is being remodeled. Not sure of new name nor if it’ll be open by summer. It was pretty great before.
- The Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills
YPO Owned Accommodation:
- Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
- Bluestem Hotel Torrance-Los Angeles, Ascend Hotel Collection
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Westside
- Golden Sails Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo
- Hotel Hermosa
- Inn at Venice Beach
- Jamaica Bay Inn
- Marina Del Rey Hotel