Things To Do
Santa Monica Pier
Check out the amusement park and watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Then walk along Palisades Park to The Bungalow where you can spend $25 on a cocktail and mingle with Goop influencers.
Malibu Pier
Head north along PCH and grab lunch at Malibu Farm Cafe on the Malibu Pier. Do some celebrity spotting at Nobu or hit the beach at Malibu Lagoon, Zuma, Point Dume, or Leo Carrillo. If you like to daydream that you sold your start-up and bought a beach mansion (@Chris), this is the place to be.
Temescal Canyon Park
3.0-mile loop trail near Pacific Palisades with views of the ocean and city. Just slightly prettier than the Katy Trail but not much more strenuous.
The Getty Villa
Famous Palisades attraction that houses Greek and Roman art in a Roman seaside home. Would probably be a ~$1mm home in Fort Worth, but this is LA so it's a museum. Pick up tickets in advance!
The Getty
The Getty and Getty Villa are separate museums - both are gorgeous. The Getty Villa is closest, and fantastic if you enjoy ancient architecture & sculpture. The Getty is a 20-30 minute drive, but very worth it if you have the time! The Getty has a gorgeous view, unbeatable modern architecture, and thousands of paintings - focused on more traditional European art as well as photography. You should also reserve tickets in advance!
Venice Beach
Rent bikes or walk the Venice Beach Boardwalk (touristy) and Abbott Kinney (hip). **Bonus points if you order Hailey Bieber's $20 smoothie at Erewhon or get our very own John Yucesoy's autograph at MadHappy.
Rodeo Drive
Shop and eat on Rodeo Drive and Melrose in Beverly Hills. Get ready for designer handbags, sports cars, and lots of Botox! If you like Highland Park Village (you know who you are), you'll love this.
In-N-Out Burger (LAX)
The most famous In-N-Out in the world. Eat a Double-Double while an A380 flies directly over you. If you prefer Whataburger, please RSVP "no". Kidding. Kind of.
Manhattan Beach Pier
Re-live LF & CC's favorite dates by renting bikes and riding down the Strand to Manhattan Beach. The Strand (Marvin Braude Bike Trail) is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs from Pacific Palisades to Palos Verdes. **Lauren once skateboarded ten miles barefoot to impress a guy. Please wear shoes to avoid excessive medical bills and a savage Facebook post by Ed Feitzinger.
Terranea Resort
If you have extra time and/or are attending the Thursday night pickle ball event, drive down PCH to Palos Verdes (Chris' hometown and where Lauren went to high school). There are plenty of hikes such as Malaga Cove, Lunada Bay, Abalone Cove, Point Vicente, Terranea Resort, and the Ocean Trails at Trump National Golf Club. **Recommend taking a date here - it's how Chris won Lauren over at 15. Do not recommend ghosting her after like he did (this is only half-true).
Various Restaurants
Santa Monica: - Uovo ($$): Great pasta tasting menu - best for groups of 2-4. Walk-in only! - Elephante ($$$): Awesome spot for drinks with rooftop bar and ocean view. Can fit a larger group. - Tar & Roses ($$$): Delicious small plates with an upscale rustic vibe. Get a rezzy in advance! - Sugarfish ($$$): Sushi lovers unite. - Anything on Montana Avenue (Father's Office, Sogno Toscano) Malibu - Malibu Farms ($$): Cute cafe on the pier - great for lunch. - Duke's Malibu ($$): Fun family friendly seafood spot on the coastline