DAY 1 — ARRIVAL & CURATED COASTAL EXPERIENCES

Morning

Ease into your trip with the kind of unhurried California morning Santa Monica is known for, by arriving aboard a luxury flight with JSX, Aero or PS LAX. First, enjoy a seasonal, California breakfast at The Georgian Hotel’s Sirena while taking in views of the Pacific Ocean. Follow it with a visit to the Guerlain Wellness Spa at Regent Santa Monica Beach for one of their signature rituals in a private suite. For extra indulgence, pair your treatment with champagne or curated aromatherapy.

Mid Day

Next, settle into a leisurely lunch at FIG at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, whose menu celebrates the region’s bounty of fresh produce and flavors. Don’t miss the bistro’s classics like the Lobster Cobb Salad and Mary’s chicken, which sit alongside vibrant, market-driven specials.

Afternoon

As the afternoon fades, experience the area’s iconic SoCal sunsets from a different perspective. For this, you’ll head to the skies on a sunset helicopter tour arranged by Maverick Helicopters. While in the air, take in breathtaking aerial views of Santa Monica, Malibu and the Pacific coastline at golden hour. 

Evening

Cap it off with an evening cocktail at Sandbourne Santa Monica’s stunning, earth-toned bar at Marelle, before an elegant dinner at Seline. There, Chef Dave Beran presents an immersive tasting-menu experience that recently earned the restaurant a Michelin star and helped secure him the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: California. A former Food & Wine Best New Chef and James Beard Award winner, Beran continues to draw diners from around the world with his distinctive approach, seamlessly blending creativity, storytelling and exceptional hospitality.