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Macerich-Triplets
It’s three times the experience. 14 department stores. 600 specialty stores. 140 fashion destinations. 100 dining options. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Lakewood, Los Cerritos and Stonewood Centers.
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The Westin Bonaventure
Elegantly presiding over the City of Angels, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites provides the ultimate urban oasis in the heart of the business district.
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Everyone’s heard of Rodeo Drive, but the lesser-known streets of Beverly Hills offer plenty of interesting surprises as well, from cupcakes to real, actual nature. —Katherine Spiers
Culture & RecreationYou’ve got your art, and you’ve got your shrubbery. Take your pick.
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesMovie history, from the first silents to the latest blockbusters, is housed here. Screenings and memorabilia exhibits are open to the public.
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Ace Gallery - Beverly HillsThis gallery is perhaps the best place on the west coast to view contemporary art. It’s certainly the most famous.
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Franklin Canyon ParkThere are panoramic views in Bev Hills, and not just in the Cartier windows.
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Paley Center for MediaWant to learn more about TV? In the market for a limited-edition TV Guide? Going here could be your lucky day.
Food & DiningThere is no shortage of extremely fancy restaurants in LA, so save your pennies and make a reservation well in advance.
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CutWolfgang Puck’s latest venture is a new kid on the block, but from day one it’s been packed with the biggest stars and their bloodthirstiest agents (it’s a steakhouse).
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MatsuhisaThis pan-Asian spot is run by Chef Matsuhisa, as in Nobu Matsuhisa, as in the most famous Japanese restaurants in the world. You can stick to tempura, or branch out to slippery sea creatures.
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The Polo LoungeThis lounge isn’t necessarily known for the food (although they do serve up a decent happy hour), but is well worth a visit for the spectacular people-watching.
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Sprinkles CupcakesNo one can resist the cupcake craze, even in super-thin Beverly Hills. Sprinkles is, naturally, the most famous purveyor of baked treats.
Shopping & BeautyNo thrift stores here, that’s for sure.
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Frederic Fekkai Salon & SpaFeel like you’ve jetted off to Provence for a haircut and mani/pedi in this tres French salon. And try to maintain that Parisian je ne sais quoi when you realize Jessica Biel is in the chair next to you.
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Lisa Kline--Beverly HillsThe well-dressed woman could spend hours at this slickest outpost of the boutique empire.
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Ron HermanThe Fred Segal mastermind has his own store too, where trendy pieces and expensive classics come together in one comfy shop.
HotelsThere are plenty of luxurious options in Beverly Hills that you’ve heard of, and a few equally charming smaller boutique hotels.
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Beverly Hills HotelBeverly Hills was built around this legendary hotel that has hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Clark Gable and Howard Hughes.
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Avalon Beverly HillsThis classy little hotel has some unexpected surprises in store. Go ahead and request a room with a rope headboard.
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The Peninsula Beverly HillsLuxury, luxury, luxury. Really, we’re not sure there’s a more luxurious hotel in town.
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Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly HillsPeek over your newspaper at brunch: those celebrity look-alikes in the corner are actually the real deal.
 
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 "Welcome to the kingdom of Beverly Hills. And buy yourself a bucket, 'cause if you're sharp, it's gonna start raining money."
---Tina Fuller, "Charlie's Angels"
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