Madonna and Martha Stewart may not have much in common – but they both love the healthy gluten-free and vegan treats from New York City’s Babycakes Bakery, now open in downtown LA.

Unique compared to most bars in Los Angeles, this lively dueling piano bar with its near-deadly buckets of booze and audience participation may be just what you need.

It’s 2AM, last call is over and the club is closing. Now you need some greasy, cheesy sustenance to soak up all that alcohol and fuel a restful, dream-filled night of sleep. Time to hit the Garage!

Part beach house, part art gallery and all eclectically cool, the Hotel Erwin on Venice Beach reflects the area’s urban-bohemian aesthetic and offers a hip and comfortable home base to explore the beach and beyond.