Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright masterminded Hollyhock House in 1921 for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall – his first LA commission and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Named for Barnsdall’s favourite flower, whose abstract form appears throughout the design, the house sits atop a gentle hill in Barnsdall Park with wide views over Hollywood. Guided tours run regularly; booking ahead is recommended. 

Barnsdall Art Park is perhaps the cultural heart of Los Angeles. Home to the first modern architectural building listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LAMAG, a theatre, and an abundance of green space: you can easily spend a whole day at this spot. You can even book in for a wine tasting come the summer. 

If you're craving Middle-Eastern flavours and Californian freshness, that's the place for you. Kismet is a casual Middle Eastern all-day restaurant popular amongst Angelenos. We reccomend the broccoli toast, the labneh and preserved lemon. Be sure to leave some room for the yoghurt meringue.

Charming, modern and with the vibe of your local 'hip neighbourhood drop-in. Kismet Rotisserie is the casual counterpart of Kismet. Here you can get anything from salads, schmaltzy tatties, fennel tzatziki to the juiciest, most delightful slow-roast chicken. You guessed it!