I’ve called Los Angeles home for four years, and while the year-round warm weather is certainly appealing, it’s not the only thing keeping me here! The city has so much to offer in terms of great food, shopping, and fitness, and I’m constantly discovering new hotspots and local hidden gems. From my favorite fish and chips joint to the best facial in town, here’s my guide to LA.
ISABEL MARANT: probably one of my favorite stores in LA, not just because of the clothes, but the interiors and location itself make you want to hang out all day.
8454 Melrose Place
Los Angeles, CA 90069
323.651.1493
ALFRED COFFEE KITCHEN: for my daily caffeine fix!
8428 Melrose Place
Los Angeles, CA 90069
323.944.0811
BODY BY SIMONE: for a no nonsense sweat, dance work out.
8623-8625 Santa Monice Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.360.0335
CROSSROADS KITCHEN: for a fancy vegan dinner.
8284 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.782.9245
BALLET BODIES: for long, lean dancer limbs I see Andie Hecker.
8376 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.944.0944
EARTH BAR: for my post workout smoothies, juices, and supplements.
8365 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.301.4980
MALIBU SEAFOOD: for fish and chips on the beach in the summertime.
25653 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
310.456.3430
LAWSON FENNING: for some of the best furniture shopping in town.
7257 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.934.0048
JOAN’S ON THIRD: for the best pastries and scrambled eggs on toast. Breakfast at Jones is one of my favorite ways to start the day.
8350 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.655.2285
ELYSE WALKER: my favorite fashion boutique. Elyse stocks all my favorite designers, from Anthony Vaccarello to Chloe.
15306 Antioch Street
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310.230.882
PACIFIC COAST GREENS: my favourite grocery store filled with organic, locally grown groceries.
22601 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
310.456.0353
REFORMATION: for an LA wardrobe filled with long, vintage-inspired slip dresses.
8253 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.852.0005
QUEEN BEE: this salon and spa is run by a fellow Brit, Jodi Shays. From nails to waxing, they have all your beauty treatment needs covered. In-home services are also available.
10182 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.204.2236
SOHO HOUSE: for cocktails at magic hour. Watch the sun go down with panoramic views of LA.
9200 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.432.9200
SHANI DARDEN: for glowing, flawless skin. The best facial in town—Shani is my girl.
For appointments call: 310.745.3150
VIOLET GREY: the one-stop shop for luxury cosmetics. Book an appointment with one of the make up artists for a glam session.
8452 Melrose Place
Los Angeles, CA 90069
323.782.9700
Where are some of your favorite spots in LA? Share your go-tos below!
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