Planning a Girlfriend Getaway to L.A.
To celebrate turning 40, four friends from Idaho are going on a little adventure. Hollywood may never be the same.
Summer 2006 Girlfriend Getaways> Subscribe Now
From left: Dalene, Allison, Tracie, and Debbie at Mizuna in Spokane, Wash. (Keri Leary)
Transportation
- Fox Rent a Car 800/225-4369, foxrentacar.com
Lodging
- Hotel Beverly Terrace 469 N. Doheny Dr., 310/274-8141, hotelbeverlyterrace.com, from $145
- Chamberlain West Hollywood 1000 Westmount Dr., 800/201-9652, chamberlainwesthollywood.com, from $239
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd., 800/950-7667, hollywoodroosevelt.com, from $189
- The Hotel California 1670 Ocean Ave., 866/751-0000, hotelca.com, from $179
Food
- Urth Caffé 276 S. Beverly Dr., 310/205-9311, latte $3.50
- Dan Tana's 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., 310/275-9444, Sidney Beckerman (broiled chicken entrée) $25
- Saddle Ranch Chop House 8371 W. Sunset Blvd., 323/656-2007, strip steak $29
- Duke's Malibu 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy., 310/317-0777, mai tai $6.50
Activities
- The Price Is Right cbs.com/daytime/price
- Ellen ellen.warnerbros.com
- Starline Tours 800/959-3131, starlinetours.com, $35
- Nitespa 1301 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 310/396-5122, nitespa.com, pedicure $40
- Menopause the Musical menopausethemusical.com, from $41
Shopping
- Two Rodeo Rodeo Dr. & Wilshire Blvd., tworodeo.com
PAGES
Print this articleNote: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Order your own copy of Girlfriend Getaways, or send one as a gift to a girlfriend. Only $6.95 in the US and $7.95 in Canada (includes shipping and handling).
