“YOU’RE GOLDEN, BABE.”
Los Angeles – The Golden Mirage
OUTFIT: BREEZY MAXI DRESSES, MESH TOPS, CARGO MINISKIRTS, BUCKET HATS, AND CHUNKY SNEAKERS
COLOR PALETTE: SORBET PASTELS, NEON PEACH, FADED LILAC, SUN-BLEACHED WHITE
LUGGAGE: A SLEEK, IRIDESCENT SUITCASE WITH METALLIC FINISHES
MUSIC: RETRO SYNTHPOP, SURF ROCK, LANA DEL REY, OR ANYTHING WITH REVERB
CURATION VIBE: POOLSIDE GLAM, ROADSIDE PALMS, ESPRESSO MARTINIS AT GOLDEN HOUR
TRAVEL EDITOR’S NOTE:
“LA IS ALL ABOUT THE AESTHETIC—THINK ‘MAIN CHARACTER IN A SUMMER FILM.’ BLEND EFFORTLESSNESS WITH A TOUCH OF GLAM, AND ALWAYS SAY YES TO AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR.”
Insider Picks:
Yamashiro Hollywood: Historic Japanese-inspired rooftop with panoramic city views.
Boutique & Style Tip: Tiny but chic Oscar de la Renta cottage-style boutique, plus an Art Deco-level Balmain flagship if you want luxe vibe.
⏱️ MINI DAY PLAN (AESTHETIC WANDER)
MORNING: SIP ARTISANAL BLACK AT VERVE COFFEE ROASTERS WHILE PLANNING YOUR DAY IN SANTA MONICA.
AFTERNOON: EXPLORE THE ART‑MEETS‑RETAIL SPACE AT MAJORDOMO IN CHINATOWN, A HIP KOREAN‑INSPIRED CULINARY GEM.
EVENING: DINE AT LUCIA (AFRO-CARIBBEAN COCKTAILS + STYLISH AMBIANCE) OR ROOFTOP COCKTAILS AT HOTEL BEL-AIR’S TOWER BAR.
MORE, MORE, MORE!
IT’S GREAT FUN TO SPEND A DAY IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. LOOK UP AND SEE THE ARCHITECTURAL GALORE, AND MAKE SURE YOU PAY A VISIT TO OLDE GOOD THINGS, THIS QUIRKY ANTIQUE STORE ON 1800 S GRAND AVE.
ALSO ENJOY A STROLL ON THE SANTA MONICA PIER, AND IF YOU FEEL VERY ADVENTUROUS, TAKE THAT ICONIC HIKE TO THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. YOU CAN ALWAYS COOL OFF LATER IN THE OCEAN.
IN THE EVENING, CONCUR WEST HOLLYWOOD AND ONE OF THEIR GAY BARS. OUR HOT TIP: HI TOPS WEHO (BEST TIME: THURSDAY NIGHTS, WITH THEMATIC GYM CLASSES 😉 @HITOPSWEHO
DON’T MISS
➥ GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
➥ THE GETTY CENTER
➥ VENICE CANALS
➥ RODEO DRIVE
➥ HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY
➥ HERMOSA BEACH
For the full travel guide experience — and so much more — grab our summer double feature issue now and let the adventure begin!
