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Millennium Biltmore Hotel

Where to Stay // Millennium Biltmore Hotel
This exquisite 1923 Beaux Arts landmark, once the hub for Hollywood elite, is still a testimony to the glamour of early LA. Expect classic service, elegant décor and original art in all the guest rooms.

Breakfast // The Original Pantry
Rumor has it that no key exists for this venerable “we-never-close” institution of hearty food that’s been going strong since 1924.

Farmers Market
Lunch // Farmers Market
Established in 1934, this local favorite hosts more than 85 unique vendors daily, including stalls with international appetizers and entrées for the perfect stroll-and-nosh meal.
STAPLES Center/ L.A. LIVE
Morning activity // STAPLES Center / L.A. LIVE
To love LA is to love the Lakers, the NBA champs who reign supreme at STAPLES Center. Across the street is L.A. LIVE, a mega-entertainment complex anchored by Nokia Theatre and the GRAMMY Museum, an absolute must for music lovers.
Griffith Observatory
Afternoon activity // Griffith Observatory
From its outlook atop Mount Hollywood, this ’30s-era landmark (newly renovated) offers magical views of LA’s sprawling cityscape.

Photo courtesy of Griffith Observatory
Spago Beverly Hills
DINNER // Spago Beverly Hills
Wolfgang Puck is often seen dashing about the restaurant that launched his culinary empire. Its inventive menu is a foodie’s favorite. 
Must-see sights, iconic landmarks and essential stops for launching the definitive Los Angeles tour.

By Lauri Mendenhall

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