12 Places to Kick-Start a Bachelorette Party in Los Angeles
Planning the perfect party for a bride-to-be can be challenging, but these traditional hurrahs don’t have to feature novelty props shaped like body parts. In Los Angeles, you can travel to an animal sanctuary and make new furry friends, enjoy an indulgent brunch and a movie or go on a wine safari in Malibu. Here are 12 ideas for showing a bachelorette a good time.
1. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Hotel
For a relaxing day ahead of a raucous night, how about an indulgent spa? The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles offers an Urban Zen Escape in its tranquil and pristine spa, a hidden oasis in Downtown LA. Each guest gets a spa treatment, and every four guests receive a bottle of prosecco to share. Treatments include mani/pedi, facial, massage, scrubs and more. Add-ons include poolside cabana service, yoga and make-up applications. You might also enjoy WP24, the rooftop bar where you can order cocktails and Asian fusion goodies poolside, and where you can enjoy the sweeping views from its location on the 24th floor.
2. Jumbo's Clown Room
Bar, American
3. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills
Resort, Spa Hotel, Hotel
5. The Hollywood Men
Building
If a bride-to-be must have scantily clad men make an appearance, then it’s off to The Hollywood Men for LA’s own Magic Mike experience. Strapping, muscle-bound men, shirtless gyrating and themed stripteases will abound. Admission begins at $25, with optional lap dance add-ons available on-site.
6. High tea at The Langham
Resort
The Langham hotel in Pasadena offers afternoon tea served in Wedgwood every day from noon to 4pm. It’s a Langham hotels’ tradition, as they began offering the service at their very first hotel in London in 1865. They serve Wedgwood teas and use custom “Langham Rose” teaware, which presents as white cups, saucers and accoutrement patterned with delicate magenta roses. Tea is served in the hotel’s Lobby Lounge, where garden views add to the serene nature of the experience. Edibles include finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, French macarons and other desserts. Tea is $62/person, and guests are also offered discounted parking.
7. The Institute for Art and Olfaction
Museum
Guests can learn how to blend their own perfumes at The Institute for Art and Olfaction (IAO). Open sessions are $45/person (or $10 for returning students), and include five materials, plus the resulting fragrance. Private sessions are also available, in which each group typically sniffs up to about 20 materials, then uses the various materials to blend their own custom formulas. Guests might also learn about the history of perfume, making it not just fun, but educational. The IAO can accommodate up to 16 people at a time in their space for a one- to three-hour session, although they also can also host classes in alternative spaces.
8. Malibu Wines
Winery
9. E.P. & L.P. restaurant
Restaurant, Thai
E.P. & L.P. is both an incredible Asian restaurant and rooftop bar with craft cocktails and fabulous views of the city. Groups of six or more may make reservations at E.P.’s chef’s table for a prix-fixe menu starting at $50/person. The party can then move upstairs for dancing and drinks. Private space can also be reserved on the rooftop. It is best to book at least two to three weeks in advance to ensure availability.
10. Boulevard3
Music Venue
11. Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Natural Feature
12. Brunch and a movie
Cinema
A movie may sound like a relatively mundane thing to do on such a special day, but iPic Theaters in Westwood is a luxury experience. Guests can start by enjoying a meal at award-winning chef Sherry Yard’s Tuck Room Tavern. Tuck Room offers a Brunch Box, which includes an entree plus coffee or a cocktail for $19.99. Entrée choices include the chicken waffle sandwich, French toast, and a flavorful short rib and slow poached egg in mascarpone polenta. Add bottomless mimosas for an additional $10. After brunch, head over to iPic and enjoy a film in one of their spacious and cushy seats. Premium seats come with in-theater service, which can include adult beverages.
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