Then there are those who view the city of Los Angeles as synonymous with fame—à la “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up!” Whichever one you are—we polled our staff for the very best of where to stay, eat, shop, and visit to get you in a La La Land state of mind. It’s tucked away in the hills—far above the neon signs of Sunset Boulevard and the ritzy shops of Rodeo Drive—and the outdoor entrance takes you by a serene lake where swans swim by.