8 IDEAS FOR YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST
— by Hannah George
Summer is a time to travel, explore and relax. Check out these experiences to rotate through while in the Los Angeles area.
1. PILATESMITH
Stretch beyond your limits and become a (Pilates) smith! Owner and founder Jessica Heinen designed a practice to break you free from Pilates plateau. With little downtime, every minute is just as exhilarating as the last. platesmith.com
2. EREWHON TONIC BAR
Smoothies to juices, Erewhon caters to on-the-go needs without sacrificing both nutrition and taste. Nothing says “LA!” like a Matchado smoothie for breakfast. erewhon.com
3. ONE SPA AT SHUTTERS BEACH
Spa, meet beach. Doused in seashells and Swedish massages, trained therapists will transform your body, mind and soul right under the southern California sunshine. shuttersonthebeach.com
4. PROPER HOTEL Downtown LA
With city lights and vintage brick as backdrop, Proper re-imagines and updates a landmark in the heart of South Park District into a 148-room destination hotel. Here the creative vision of Kelly Wearstler seamlessly blends past and present with compelling design, vintage influence and local art. Essentials include two destination restaurants led by James Beard award-winning L.A. chef, Suzanne Goin, and restaurateur, Caroline Styne (Larder Baking Company, a.o.c., Tavern); an intimate lounge, and a city-view rooftop pool and lounge-bar-restaurant. properhotel.com/downtown-la
Photo provided by The Ingalls/ProperDTLA
5. Gaze Into Infinity at The Broad
With Yayoi Kusama’s latest installment, onlookers can see forever – by way of a mirror, that is! The two masterpieces, Infinity Mirrored Room — The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) and Longing for Eternity (2017), are sure to be classics! thebroad.org
6. Outdoor Movie Theatre at Neue House
This innovative work space allows for a happy medium between community and work. And the best part is unlimited experiences (did someone say outdoor movies?!). neuehouse.com
7. Getty Villa
Between Malibu and the Palisades, this ancient Romanesque relic houses antiquities, rotating exhibitions, and tranquil gardens – perfect for the leisurely onlooker. Catch a glance of the featured exhibition – Persia:Ancient Iran and the Classical World – a tri-dynasty covering spectacle swiftly exiting August 8, 2022. getty.edu
8. Oceanfront Sound Bath with Healer April Mow
Committing to awakening your senses and combating negative energy for the past 20 years, April Mow of Manifesting the Magical Way unblocks emotions, relieves insomnia and even activates higher states of consciousness. You will feel a sense of immediate connection with your new healer, April, and metamorphose beyond your deepest hindrances. “Each and every one of us were born with a gift in this lifetime and it is the time now to discover what yours looks like,” says April. manifestingthemagicalway.com
9. Geoffreys
Watch the Malibu coastline magically melt into the French Riviera in one meal. Taste executive chef Bijan G. Shokatfard’s magnificent seafood spread – from sautéed sea scallops doused in sweet carrot reduction or a steamy bowl of Geoffrey’s Paella. Or stop in mid-day for brunch complete with refreshing watermelon salad or a bountiful list of eggs Benedicts. geoffreysmalibu.com
10. Le Cafe de la Plage
Crafted from the hearts of Bernard and Sophie, this French-inspired cafe is scooping up the most scrumptious treats. Tart passion fruit mango, gooey goat cheese, or the alluring “magical unicorn” are just a scraping of the spread of luxurious ice cream pintage available. lecafedelaplagemalibu.com