24 Hours in Los Angeles

The perfect LA day: great coffee, world-class art, and a killer dinner.

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Friday

May 29
Coffee
5pm / Break

Dinosaur Coffee

Dinosaur Coffee is a walk-up window in Silver Lake. Simple drinks, nice outdoor seating. A good reset before dinner.

Health
6pm / Wellness

Open

Open is a meditation studio that offers drop-in sessions. The space is calm and the guidance is practical. A useful way to transition into the evening.

Restaurants
8pm / Dinner

Kismet

Kismet serves Middle Eastern food with California sensibility. The dishes are meant to share. The room can get loud. Reservations help.

Bars
10pm / Drinks

Death & Co

Death and Co operates out of a dim room on Sunset. The bartenders know what they are doing. It fills up late. Go earlier if you want a seat.

Accommodations
10am / Check In

Silver Lake Pool & Inn

Silver Lake Pool & Inn sits on Sunset in a neighborhood that still feels local. The pool is small but nice. The rooms are simple and clean. A good base for this side of the city.

Restaurants
11am / Brunch

All Time

All Time does California comfort food in a bright, friendly room. The pancakes are reliable. The wait can be long on weekends so put your name in early.

Coffee
1pm / Coffee

Maru Coffee

Maru is a small shop in Los Feliz with excellent espresso and limited seating. Order and take it to go if the room is full.

Cultural
2pm / Afternoon

LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

LACMA spreads across several buildings on Wilshire. The collection ranges wide. The urban light installation out front is hard to avoid.

Saturday

May 30
Cultural
10am / Morning

The Getty Center

The Getty Center sits on a hill above the 405. The views are reason enough. The collection is strong on impressionists and photography. The gardens are well kept. Give it a few hours.

Bookstores
1pm / Before You Go

Skylight Books

Skylight Books is an independent bookstore with a good selection and a neighborhood feel. A nice stop before heading to the airport.

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What's included

  • 2 Coffee and Teas
  • 1 Health and Wellness
  • 2 Restaurants and Foods
  • 1 Bars and Rooftop
  • 1 Accommodation
  • 2 Cultural and Artistic Venues
  • 1 Bookstores and Library