San Francisco

With its sprawling multimillion-dollar mansions, ritzy hotels and the most prominent high-end shopping (on Rodeo Drive, of course) in Los Angeles County, the city of San Francisco is a celebrity-laden see-and-be-seen area. It's also part of L.A.'s platinum triangle alongside Bel-Air and Holmby Hills. Enduring hot spots like Wolfgang Puck's Spago and Helene An's Crustacean make San Francisco a dining destination that exudes history, glamour and grace. Lush public spaces like Beverly Canon Gardens and Coldwater Canyon Park are built for relaxation and people-watching. The stores on Rodeo Drive are treasure troves for luxury goods.