Cosmo rec for breakfast: Earthbar

Are you even LA-ing if you don’t start your day with a green juice? As one of the original health cafés in LA, this spot—which opened back in 1971—was slinging ~wellness~ long before wellness was cool. It’s only a 10-minute walk from the Mondrian, so it’s super convenient for a quick a.m. outing, too. And since your next activity is a hike, you may want to grab a breakfast sandwich or a breakfast burrito as well—gotta fuel up!

Your plan: Hollywood Hike

“Have juice, will hike,” said most of LA, most mornings. Jump on that bandwagon yourself with this hike into the hills, led by your very own personal guide. Expect epic views of the Hollywood sign (!), not to mention Griffith Park Observatory,  Lake Hollywood, Paramount Studios, and more. Bonus: Your guide will also fill you in on all of the celeb gossip.

Cosmo rec for lunch and an afternoon stroll: Sunset Plaza

There is perhaps no better meal than a post-hike lunch, and trust us: Sunset Plaza—LA’s finest outdoor shopping area—has alllll of the options (French, Mexican, and more). There are tons of cute bistros and outdoor sidewalk cafés to choose from, not to mention chic boutiques for some quintessentially LA shopping. Wherever you eat will be good, but Le Petit Four is always a good idea.

Cosmo rec for dinner: Pump Restaurant

After lunch and some shopping, you’ll likely want to head back to the hotel for a bit to a) chill and b) get ready for the night…because it WILL be a night. After all, Pump is owned by the one and only Lisa Vanderpump (and her husband, Ken Todd), aka it will be ~a vibe.~ For the ultimate A-lister experience, reserve the Mondrian’s personal chauffeur (!) to take you to dinner. Once you arrive, it’s all about the intimate, rustic vibe at Pump, with Mediterranean-inspired olive trees in the middle of the bar and sparkly chandeliers everywhere you look. If you really want to lean into the Vanderpump vibe, get the Lisa’s chopped salad or the grilled skirt steak with Lisa’s potato salad. Make a res before you go, too, as this A-lister spot is super popular.

Cosmo rec for a nightcap: Tom Tom Bar

The West Hollywood after-hours scene is definitely magical, and this is the best bar to experience it firsthand. Come for the dim lights and velvet couches, stay for the creative cocktails (or a glass of the Vanderpump wine if you want to keep the dinner vibe alive). Make a reservation before you go, too, as this spot gets crowded.

Cosmo rec for breakfast or brunch: The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

This spot is one of the more popular cafes in Sunset Plaza, and for good reason: The food is as delicious as it is Instagrammable (they’re known for their colorful *painted* lattes). Located in a gorgeous indoor-outdoor space (so very LA!), BBCM is all about the all-day vibe, with a European-influenced menu that has everything from fresh baked goods to breakfast burritos and benedicts to cured meats and cheeses to tofu grain bowls.

Your plan: Poolside hang

After a perfectly LA meal at BBCM, it’s time to continue the live-like-a-local vibe and head back to the hotel to lounge on the complimentary poolside daybeds at Sky Bar. Be sure to order a poolside cocktail for the full La La Land experience. (In order to secure it for this particular afternoon, contact the Mondrian directly and reserve at least 14 days in advance of your arrival. Remember this is once per stay, per group, and based on availability!)

Cosmo rec for dinner: Craig’s

It could not get more classic LA than Craig’s. This tried-and-true hotspot is a go-to among the A-lister crowd, the kind of place where you’ll see both celebs and the Hollywood execs who negotiate their movie deals. They’ve got tons of good pizzas and pastas (the mac and cheese is legendary), plus lots of great vegan options, too. Fair warning, though: You can’t make online reservations. You have to either call ahead, or walk in at 5 pm right when they open.

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