Skip the Mother’s Day brunch, celebrate Mom at one of these spectacular picnic spots.
1) Pretty Woman in the Park ($)
Pick up a picnic at Joan’s on Third, Santa Monica + Mid-morning the polo ponies take the field for a friendly scrimmage at Will Rogers State Park, Pacific Palisades ($12 park admission) + Hike off your picnic along the park’s 2 mile trail to Inspiration Point + Make the day complete with a tour of Will Rogers’ historic home (docent led or take along this self-guided tour map).
2) If it’s Ocean You Want ($$-$$$)
Stock your picnic basket from Sapphire Laguna (and Pantry) + Swim at the like-private Goff Cove beach nestled in the cliffs below the unparalleled Montage Laguna Beach + Unpack your picnic at the sublime park just above the sand + Nap among the cool, floral breezes or simply chill in a chair enjoying the breathtaking Pacific vista + Surprise mom with an afternoon spa treatment at the Montage Spa and she’ll be putty in your hands.
3) Get to the Getty ($)
Start smart with picnic pleasures from Literati Café, Brentwood or if you’re valley side, order a picnic from The Bistro Garden at Coldwater, Studio City + Ride the sleek monorail to the ear-popping top of The Getty Center, Los Angeles, where you’ll enjoy 180 degree views of L.A. ($15 parking fee, admission FREE!) + Explore Richard Meiers’ architectural wonder with a docent led tour of the grounds and museum (throughout the day) + Wind through the maze of The Central Garden before choosing a spot on the lawn for lunch + Finally, it’s dessert for the eyes when you view the gastronomic exhibit In Focus: Tasteful Pictures.
Not-To-Miss Event: The Maids, directed by Matthew Lillard, at The Moth Theatre. Familiar faces take the stage and give life to the dark Parisian play about fantasy and death.
Happy Mom’s Day (you deserve it!) and remember to tell ‘em “Kristin sent me.”
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