Croft Alley: A tiny, tucked-away breakfast-and-lunch stop (kale salad, tomato jam, burrata) while Melrose shopping. 8428 Melrose Pl., West Hollywood; croftalley.com
Destroyer: Bakery/cafe named for a comet with minimalist design and gorgeous Scandinavian-leaning food (porridge topped with nasturtium flowers). 3578 Hayden Ave., Culver City; destroyer.la
Gjelina: A rambling indoor-outdoor go-to for brunch with local produce-inspired cooking. 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice; gjelina.com
Loqui: Inventive street tacos served on house-made tortillas in a hip, friendly atmosphere. 8830 Washington Blvd., Culver City; eatloqui.com
Simonette: Mussels, pomme frites, cocktails, and wine in this all-day café with a courtyard. 3927 Van Buren Pl., Culver City; simonetterestaurant.com
Taverna Tony: Dining rooms and garden patios with a Mediterranean feel and Greek specialties on the menu. 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu; tavernatony.com
Palihotel Culver City: Hip redo of a 1920s boarding house with a French-cuisine café. 3927 Van Buren Pl., Culver City; palihotelcuvercity.com
Hotel June: Mid-century motel with a surf vibe. 28920 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu; thehoteljune.com/malibu
Gjusta Goods: Table/bed linens, Oaxacan glassware, pantry goods at this sister biz to Gjelina restaurant. 324 Sunset Ave., Venice; gjustagoods
Match Stoneware: Studio and showroom/gallery for handmade ceramics, including a collection created for Destroyer. 3605 Hayden Ave., Culver City, matchstoneware.com
Melrose Place: Super-luxe shopping district, including Waterworks, Serena & Lily, Oscar de la Renta, and the new vine-covered Gucci Salon (by appointment only). Between N. La Cienega Blvd. & N. Orlando Ave., West Hollywood
Platform: Indie shops and brand pop-ups (Atrio, The Plant Daddies, and Teller) in mod-industrial buildings and courtyards. 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City; platformlosangeles.com
Eames House: Colorful, mid-century modern residence of designers Charles and Ray Eames, tours by reservation, $30. 203 Chautauqua Blvd., Pacific Palisades; eamesfoundation.org
Getty Villa: Fountains, sculpture galleries, and aromatic gardens in a museum modeled after a grand, ancient Roman estate, free self-guided tours with advance time-entry reservation. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades; getty.edu
Hollyhock House: A Frank Lloyd Wright design on the UNESCO World Heritage List, advance tickets for self-guided tours, $7. 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; hollyhockhouse.org
Malibu Lagoon State Beach: Trails to Surfrider Beach (early surfing spot) and where Malibu Creek meets the ocean. 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, parks.ca.gov
Schindler House: Explore the beginnings of contemporary California design at this circa-1922 residence; tours by appointment, $10. MAK Center for Art & Architecture, 835 N. Kings Rd., West Hollywood; makcenter.org
