A Luxurious 5-Day Getaway to Bell, California

  • Day 1: Morning hike at the Madrona Marsh Preserve, followed by lunch at the upscale Gjelina in Venice. Spend the afternoon shopping on Abbot Kinney Boulevard and end the day with a sunset cocktail at the High Rooftop Lounge in Venice.
  • Day 2: Start with breakfast at the Griddle Cafe, known for their massive pancakes. Visit the Getty Villa for a morning of art and history. Enjoy an afternoon of luxury shopping at the Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and end your day with a delicious dinner at the Michelin-starred Providence Restaurant.
  • Day 3: Explore the urban park of the Grand Park LA in downtown LA, followed by lunch at the trendy Perch Rooftop Lounge. Spend the afternoon at the unique collections of the The Broad Museum and end the night with a concert at the historic Walt Disney Concert Hall.
  • Day 4: Start the day with a visit to the Huntington Library and Gardens, followed by a leisurely lunch at the The Langham Hotel's The Royce. Experience the thrills of Universal Studios Hollywood in the afternoon, and end the day with a romantic dinner at the Michelin-starred Spago Beverly Hills.
  • Day 5: A relaxing day at the Will Rogers State Beach in Santa Monica. Get a fresh seafood lunch at the Malibu Farm Pier Cafe followed by a drive along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway. End this trip with an unforgettable sunset dinner at the Nobu Malibu.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Madrona Marsh Preserve (2 hours, Free)
  • Gjelina (1.5 hours, $40+)
  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard (2 hours, Free)
  • High Rooftop Lounge (2 hours, $30+)
  • Griddle Cafe (1.5 hours, $30+)
  • Getty Villa (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Rodeo Drive (3 hours, Free)
  • Providence Restaurant (2-3 hours, $150+)
  • Grand Park LA (2 hours, Free)
  • Perch Rooftop Lounge (2 hours, $40+)
  • The Broad Museum (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall (2-3 hours, $50+)
  • Huntington Library and Gardens (4-6 hours, $25+)
  • The Royce (2 hours, $70+)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood (4-6 hours, $120+)
  • Spago Beverly Hills (2-3 hours, $150+)
  • Will Rogers State Beach (4-5 hours, Free)
  • Malibu Farm Pier Cafe (1.5 hours, $20+)
  • Nobu Malibu (2-3 hours, $150+)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $885+

Transportation

A rental car is recommended for efficient transportation throughout the trip. Ride-share services such as Uber or Lyft are also available but can be costly. Traffic may cause delay in travel time, particularly during rush hour.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider a day trip to the picturesque Santa Barbara for wine-tasting or Catalina Island for some adventurous water activities. For those with less time, remove a destination or two from this itinerary and explore it at a more leisurely pace.

Airports

The nearest airport is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located about 15 miles from Bell, California. It is a bustling airport with plenty of services and restaurants, but keep in mind that it can get crowded and busy at peak times.

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