Of all the many things to see and do in Los Angeles County, nothing speaks of class and sophistication like the City of Beverly Hills. Nestled between colorful West Hollywood and the beach cities, Beverly Hills is the place to be if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle into the glamour of high-end retail!

Yes, there are many musts when visiting the City of Angels but this is a quick checklist of our favorite picks. All these are “must dos” but note a personal favorite for all of you “actives” is taking a 5 Star Hike. I happen to be a local in LA, and it’s a regular daily activity for Angelenos to take to the trails.

A great escape when you come to visit Southern California, USA on vacation or for a day or weekend getaway for LA or San Diego locals like me, is to head to the beautiful island of Catalina just off our SoCal coastline.

The Ritz Carlton at Marina del Rey is a great way to enjoy a holiday weekend whether it’s a staycation in Southern California, or if you are stopping thru LA and just need a nice place to stay close to LAX. You’ll have all the comforts of home, or all of the comforts you love about a luxury hotel here. For real, the Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey (MDR) delivers.