A.O.C. Brentwood
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Brentwood and Westwood are crown jewels of the Westside. There’s so much to do whether that be staying at The W or visiting Baltaire for dinner and heading over to Bar Toscana for drinks or even stopping by UCLA Planetarium for an educational day. Whatever you decide, these neighborhoods will keep you entertained.
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Website / 11938 San Vicente Blvd. 90049
If you’re craving Italian food, be sure to visit Jon & Vinny’s to try its in-house made pastas, polenta or pizza alongside classic Italian appetizers like bruschetta and a range of different cookies or soft serve for dessert.
Website / 11647 San Vicente Blvd. 90049
Reserve a table at Baltaire for lunch or dinner for prime cuts of filet mignon, Japanese wagyu and, of course, prime steak. Additionally, its seafood selection features a range of choices from sashimi to lobster risotto. On Thursdays and Fridays, enjoy live music or opt to reserve a private dinner.
Website / 225 26th St. 90402
With a restaurant and extensive market of California-based farmer and artisan products located in the Brentwood Country Mart, Farmshop serves and carries so many must-try foods. Stop by to shop in-store or order pick-up of groceries, try its famous Herbed Jidori fried chicken or reserve a table.
Website / 1712 Westwood Blvd. 90024
For authentic Mediterranean food, visit Shamshiri Grill for freshly baked bread, kebabs, lamb curry, tahchin with chicken and a variety of vegan options and award-winning wines.
Website / 10899 Wilshire Blvd. 90024
Prioritizing sustainability and supporting local farms, Lulu, located in the stunning open-air courtyard of the Hammer Museum, offers daily rotating three-course market menus as well as à la carte salads, soups, sandwiches, coffee, tea and desserts.
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Website / 930 Hilgard Ave. 90024
Located in the heart of Westwood, The W is at a prime location between Rodeo Drive and L.A. beaches. Enjoy deluxe suites, relaxing in a private cabana, cocktails from the poolside bar and prime steaks at the on-site signature restaurant.
Website / 10740 Wilshire Blvd. 90024
Spend your time in Westwood with a stay at the Kimpton Hotel, complete with an outdoor heated pool, game room, custom bikes to explore the city and a fitness center. Its restaurant Double Take also specializes in California dishes with quality cocktails.
Website / 10850 Lindbrook Dr. 90024
If you’re looking for a home-away-from-home hotel, try the Plaza La Reina, a boutique hotel housing 45 suites each filled with a world-class kitchen, en-suite washer and dryer and private balcony. Spend nights enjoying cocktails at the private rooftop terrace and access to the full-concierge service.
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Website / 11714 San Vicente Blvd. 90049
To shop clean beauty and wellness treatments, Cote Nail Salon has all your mani-pedi needs. Located in a relaxing bungalow and complete with hammock chairs and friendly staff, enjoy signature massages and treatments with in-house, clean beauty products.
Website / 11826 San Vicente Blvd. 90049
Offering an array of relaxing treatments from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures, Milk & Honey specializes in both spa and med spa services; with fillers, laser skin treatments, microneedling and chemical peels all offered in the same location. Enjoy the relaxing ambience and features like its relaxation lounge and steam showers.
Website / 11677 San Vicente Blvd. 90049
Relax in a boutique spa owned and operated by internationally recognized skincare expert, Irina Lexandra Berchick. It offers unique treatments and effective facials using technologies like Hydrafacial, oxygen, diamond microdermabrasion and LED light therapy.
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Website / 225 26th St. 90402
Shop wellness essentials from Goop, home decor from Jenni Kayne and stunning springtime garments from Doen at Brentwood Country Mart. With a rich history and frequented by celebrities throughout its nearly 75 years, it's a lovely place to spend the weekend shopping and trying its offerings of restaurants in the quaint setting.
Website / 1036 Broxton Ave. 90024
Every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. stop by the Westwood Village Farmers Market for live music, community booths and vendors selling everything from local, fresh produce and baked foods to handmade and artisanal items.
Website / 11740 San Vicente Blvd. 90049
For specialty wines, carrying everything from rare vintage to beginner wines, the store is perfectly curated for any and all experience levels. Brentwood Fine Wines aims to create a community, hosting special tasting events and a local wine club membership.
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Website / 11648 San Vicente Blvd 90049
James Beard-winning duo chef Suzanne Goin and wine director Caroline Styne dominate L.A.'s wine bar scene with their indulgent list of wine by the glass and market-driven small plates menu. Sure, you're taste buds will be thrilled. But you'll also delight in the ambience that meets at the intersection of L.A. chic and California cool.
Website / 11633 San Vicente Blvd 90049
Located in the heart of Brentwood, Bar Toscana has served as the go-to spot in the neighborhood for Italian-inspired dishes, hand crafted cocktails and international wines. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating areas and is open seven days a week.
Website / 11777 San Vicente Blvd 90049
Located inside the original Katsuya, S Bar is an alluring lounge that highlights the art of cocktail making and also celebrates the culture of mixology. Check out some of its creatively crafted cocktails like the Sunset Patrol, Sahara Tent and the Open Sesame.
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Website / 2116 Westwood Blvd 90025
By combining comfort foods, cocktails and a good time, The West End was born. Known for always providing guests with personal and friendly service, this is the spot where you will always feel at home while sipping craft cocktails.
Website / 11780 W Pico Blvd 90064
Neat. describes itself as the bar that was born to remind us of what it means to get back to the basics. Its cocktails are specially crafted to adhere to the classics, but also spice things up with a little bit of innovation. Be sure to check out the 1-2 Punch, Banana Flip Pie and the Big Easy.
Website / 12217 Wilshire Blvd 90025
This neighborhood sports bar serves up Tex-Mex cuisine and is home to an elaborate collection of agave spirits and hand-crafted cocktails. The next time your team is playing, head down for drinks, grub and a good time.
Website / 1000 Gayley Ave 90024
When UCLA is at the epicenter of these neighborhoods, sports bars are a dime a dozen, but few are as stand out as Rocco’s. Things get more clubby as the night goes on, but you’re always in for a solid slice of pizza and cocktails.
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Website / 10899 Wilshire Blvd 90024
The Hammer Museum strongly believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world. It offers multiple programs for the community, like family movie nights, mindfulness workshops and conversations with inspiring figures.
Website / 10886 Le Conte Ave 90024
Geffen Playhouse is a non-profit organization that strives to enrich the cultural life of Los Angeles through a variety of plays and educational programs that serve to inform, entertain and ultimately inspire. It is known for its mix of classic and contemporary plays and special world premiere productions.
Website / 959 Broxton Ave 90024
With a history that stretches back to a 1931 opening, the Fox Theater has a reputation for being home to big premieres. It also happens to be a great place to catch a movie with its Dolby Atmos and THX offerings. What’s more, the Westwood Village epicenter has undoubtedly been marked by its towering 170-foot art deco Fox sign.
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Website / 11762 San Vicente Blvd 90049
Its first West Coast outpost, Boisson is a non-alcoholic drinks shop that originated in New York City. You can choose from a variety of non-alcoholic spirits, wines, beers and more to partake in the “free-spirited” lifestyle.
Website / 520 Portola Pl 90095
There’s a reason UCLA is such a renowned institution, and it’s more than just to do with its rigorous course offerings. The school also has plenty of programming for the public. For example, the UCLA Planetarium offers a unique and intimate experience for guests to explore and learn more about the universe. Be sure to check out its 24-foot diameter dome that has housed three different star projectors and allows you to explore what’s out in space.
Website / 308 Charles E Young Dr N 90024
If you’re looking for a place to explore global arts and cultures, check out the Fowler Museum at UCLA. Acknowledging the Gabrielino/Tongva people as the traditional land caretakers of our region, the museum zeroes in on the past and present cultures of Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Indigenous Americas.
For exploring other parts of Los Angeles, check out our guides to Pasadena, Silver Lake, downtown, Venice, Malibu, Hollywood, Mid-City and West Adams, the Eastside, Santa Monica and the Pacific Palisades, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
Photography by: Amy Neunsinger
