Day in the Life in L.A.: One Day/One Night in Los Angeles
Welcome to my blog post on suggestions of things to do if you have only one day in Los Angeles with family! The feel we were going for was relaxing, beautiful, stimulating, yet chic. #dayinthelife #dayinthelifeLA
Welcome to my blog post on suggestions of things to do if you have one day in Los Angeles! My grandmother and mom visited, so the feel we were going for was relaxing, beautiful, stimulating, yet chic. Below are the 3 places we went to for one beautiful day in L.A. Also, scroll down for the pics!
LA in-a-day itinerary:
β> The 3 Places: Dukeβs Malibu, the Getty Villa, and the Beverly Hilton.
Lunch at Dukeβs Malibu in Malibu, overlooking the ocean.
Dukeβs restaurant is right beside the ocean and right off the PCH highway. The booths right next to the window have beautiful views of the waves, and sometimes you can see dolphins. Dukeβs has brunch on Sundayβs, outside seating, and a bar. Itβs a great restaurant for families as well as friends. I ordered a cold brew coffee in a glass bottle and a vegetarian burger :) I loved it. Check out Dukeβs in Malibu website here. Dukeβs is also close by the Getty Villa, where we went after lunch.
Museum day at The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades.
Next, we went to The Getty Villa. The Getty Villa is a beautiful museum in itself and features ancient Greek and Roman art. Itβs located in the Pacific Palisades overlooking the ocean. It is perfect for spending a day with friends or with family. The museum is free, but you need to make a reservation beforehand. Check out the Getty Villa website here.
Check-in at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
After our day spent in Malbu at Dukeβs and the Getty Villa, we headed for check-in at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, which is about an hour drive away from Malibu. The Beverly Hilton is known for its history in Hollywood, and hosts annual Grammyβs parties and the Golden Globes, and more. The Beverly Hilton has a restaurant by the pool, a bar, a modern spa with cryotherapy chambers, a beautiful pool, event spaces, and the rooms have beautiful views of Los Angeles. Check out the Beverly Hilton Hotel website here.
Dinner at the Beverly Hilton outside by the pool.
Since the restaurant at the Beverly Hilton is already chic and fun, we had dinner outside by the pool. The food is amazing. I ordered a vegetarian pizza and had a velvet chocolate dessert. Sitting outside at the Beverly Hilton is also so relaxing, they have a fun old fashioned iconic bar thatβs outside by the pool. The hotel gave me a to-go box for my pizza, which is super cute. Scroll all the way down for a pic of the pizza box <3
Breakfast at the Beverly Hilton outside by the pool.
In the morning, we had breakfast by the pool of the Beverly Hilton again, since itβs so nice to sit outside there by the palm trees and pool and we were also looking for some relaxation to our one day Los Angeles trip. The Beverly Hilton provides enough fun to stay there and enjoy anyway. However, for the last part of the day for your one day/one night in LA and want to try somewhere different for breakfast, the Beverly Hilton is located near tons of restaurants in downtown Beverly Hills by Rodeo. Itβs walking distance from the hotel if you like to take a half-mile walk, or, it is a very short drive.
The end of a relaxing, beautiful, stimulating yet chic stay of one day /one-night stay in Los Angeles!
Also, check out my blog post Mother/Daughter Dinner Date on Sunset Boulevard for another βDay in the life in L.A." post.
Scroll down for the gallery of our day. XO <3
Xx,
Laura
INSTAGRAM: @OOOHLALASTONE
Mother/Daughter Dinner Date on Sunset Boulevard
Rainbow latte, flourless chocolate cake, French onion soup on Sunset Boulevard.
Sunset Boulevard Dinner Date :)
Iβm excited when my mom drives up and visits! We had only a few hours, so we went to dinner and after that we crossed the street to a cute cafe for an after dinner coffee.
First we enjoyed dinner at a French restaurant called Le Petit Four on Sunset Boulevard. Itβs really nice to sit outside in wicker chairs, just like youβre in France! Itβs like a France and Sunset Boulevard fusion. We both got French Onion Soup and I got a flourless chocolate cake which I loved :) The table right next to us ordered a chilled wine, placed on their table in a chilled bucket.
After that, we crossed the street to a cafe/restaurant called The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker. They have a large selection of different types of coffees, espressos, wines, and you can use almond milk in your latteβ¦thatβs how I like it :) I love this cafe has comfortable tables for people watching right on Sunset Boulevard. They also have a quiet courtyard with booths and beautiful trees to just relax, and a separate indoor cafe and separate restaurant room.
I ordered their rainbow latte with almond milk and my mom got an iced cappuccino to go. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
X O,
Laura
Griffith Observatory Hike
The Hollywood sign, and a space museum.
Griffith Observatory Hike
Hollywood
Hiking trails, the Hollywood sign and a space museum.
Republique, Hancock Park
Best French food LA!!!
Republique
Hancock Park, Los Angeles
French food!!!
Chinese Lantern Festival
Handcrafted lanterns, Chinese puppet show and mexican food. POP UP EVENT.
Chinese Lantern Festival
Los Angeles, POP UP EVENT
The annual Chinese Lantern Festival by a Hanart Culture Production in Los Angeles takes place during the holidays and lasts about a month. Itβs held outside, at night, and is super cute and fun to enjoy a latte or coffee and stroll around with friends/family and view the bright, colorful, handmade Chinese lanterns.
Each lantern is handmade using the art of Chinese Lantern Making, dating back to 2,000 years ago. The vibrant, bright, delicate lanterns can reach up to 30 feet high and up to 85 feet wide!
There are also a few food trucks that come, traditional Chinese shows, such as an authentic Chinese puppet show and holiday lantern displays with Santa Claus :)
Scroll down and check out a gallery sneak peak of the Chinese Lantern Festival!
Xx,
Laura
INSTA: @ooohlalastone
Spire73, Downtown LA
The tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere, with views, champagne, and fresh air
Spire 73
Downtown Los Angeles, the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Hotel
The tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere, and champagne!
Rooftop Lounge in LA with a view :)
W Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood
Rooftop lounge and pool <3
W Hollywood
Hollywood Blvd
Rooftop lounge and pool
Springtime in Malibu
Poppies, hills and ocean
Springtime in Malibu
Point Dume
Poppies, Hills and Ocean
The Jeremy Hotel, West Hollywood
Rooftop lounge, art, cafe, LA views & stay
The Jeremy Hotel
West Hollywood
Rooftop Lounge, Art, Cafe, Views & Stay
Cecconi's, West Hollywood
Truffle pizza, wine, fresh hummus and vegetables, and acaii bowls.
Cecconiβs
West Hollywood
Truffle pizza, Fresh hummus and vegetables, Acaii bowls and Wine
The Ivy at the Shore, Santa Monica
Champagne, iced coffee, scones and roses.
The Ivy at the Shore
Santa Monica
Champagne, Iced coffee, Scones and Roses
Cafe Gratitude, Beverly Hills
Vegan spot in LA. Acaii, kombucha, spinach and goji berry smoothie & almond milk latte. <3