This is a collection of articles on L.A.’s best hotels, shops, restaurants, sights, activities, and more — commissioned by Travel+Leisure and written and curated by yours truly.

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Best Brunch in Los Angeles
Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Los Angeles
Best Late-Night Dining in Los Angeles
Best Places for a Picnic in Los Angeles
Best Tours in Los Angeles
Most Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles
Top Art Museums in Los Angeles
Top Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles
Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Los Angeles
Best Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles
Coolest Movie Theaters in Los Angeles
Top Historic Hotels in Los Angeles
Best Vintage Shops in Los Angeles
Top Hotels in Downtown Los Angeles
Best Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles
Best Food Trucks in Los Angeles
Best Ice Cream Shops in Los Angeles
Best Places to See Live Music in Los Angeles
Top Mani/Pedis in Los Angeles
Top Rock Clubs in Los Angeles
Top Romantic Hotels in Los Angeles
Top Sushi Restaurants in Los Angeles
Top Yoga Studios in Los Angeles
Where to Buy Hollywood Memorabilia in Los Angeles
Top Luxury Hotels in Los Angeles
Top Scenic Drives in Los Angeles
Top Juice Bars in Los Angeles
Kid-Friendly Attractions in Los Angeles
Best Cocktail Lounges in Los Angeles
Attractions for Film Lovers in Los Angeles
Best Beaches in Los Angeles
Best Burgers in Los Angeles
Best Day Trips from Los Angeles
Best New Restaurants in Los Angeles 2014
Best Tacos in Los Angeles
Top Comedy Clubs in Los Angeles
Best Flea Markets in Los Angeles
Top Beachfront Hotels in Los Angeles
Top Things to Do in L.A. Fall 2014
Coolest Hikes in Los Angeles
Cool L.A. Hotel Pools
Best Spas in Los Angeles
Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles
Top L.A. Restaurants Fall 2014
Best L.A. Bars for Celebrity Spotting