Jeff Klein’s San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood has been LA’s most exclusive members’ club ever since it first opened in 2018. Now they’ve launched a second, even more glamorous outpost in Santa Monica, right by the ocean.
It doesn't get cooler than Petit Ermitage – the whole hotel is an artsy and eclectic spot with neon signs and lots of leopard print in West Hollywood. The rooms are totally rock’n’roll – a bit Parisian boudoir meets Moroccan riad, plus there's a 24/7 pool, a heated rooftop saltwater pool (those views of the hills) and a debaucherous bar where many secrets have been spilt. The garden doubles up as a butterfly and dragonfly sanctuary, too. Pets are welcome – interestingly enough, for being so detail-focused, plus peep the Dalís, De Koonings, and Mirós on the walls – so bring them to your tarot reading. Just carve out room for jazz night, where you'll sip a Love Potion cocktail while you wear your in-room Medina-inspired slippers.
It’s not easy to stand out from the crowd amidst LA’s first-class sushi scene, but Austin transplant Uchi has done just that since opening up in West Hollywood. Order the yellowtail crudo followed by delicate nigiri and kinoko nabe.
Join the fellow Angeleno's at Silver Springs, a heated fitness studio. Choose from hot pilates, yoga, sculpt or HIIT and be prepared to get that heart pumping. Don't forget to go for that post-workout matcha!
In this industrial concrete building is Maxfield, a boutique stocking the hottest haute-couture, and one-off pieces you could find. It's worth stopping by, even if just to gawp at the interiors!