By Contributing Writer
The city of
Los Angeles is known for its decadence. Home to movie stars, Beverly Hills and some of the most expensive homes in the country, Los Angeles seems to have an expensive activity on every corner. From high-end shopping along the infamous Rodeo Drive, to $100 martinis at chic, gold-coated bars and ultra-exclusive hotels, Los Angeles reigns supreme in high-cost things to do in California. If you're traveling to LA and have a ton of money to spend, read on to find out more about expensive things you can enjoy doing in LA.
Sip on a $100 Martini
Rather than taking a trip to a budget-conscious happy hour, sip a couple of gold-infused martinis at 24K Lounge in the West Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Chic fashionistas and LA locals head to this gold-coated bar for high-end drinks in a glitzy atmosphere. 24K Lounge, as its name suggests, has a gold theme and caters to extravagant lifestyles. The $100 "Gold Martini" comes complete with a gold leaf, but for those who prefer bottle service, patrons can order one for $2000 and enjoy car service on the house.
24K Lounge
7929 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-822-0700
Go on a Shopping Spree on Rodeo Drive
The famed Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is the epicenter of luxury and high-end shopping in Los Angeles. It is where recessionistas come to window shop and the rich come to splurge. Rodeo Drive is known for its snooty atmosphere and store employees who snub shoppers who don't look wealthy enough to shop in their stores. But for those who are able to afford to pull out their black cards on a whim and go on shopping sprees, there is no better place in the city than Rodeo to spend big. Christian Dior, Cartier, Dolce and Gabbana, and Gucci are just a few of the ultra-luxurious and pricey boutiques that line the drive.
Dine at Urasawa
Touted as one of the priciest restaurants in the United States by Forbes Magazine, Urasawa in Beverly Hills is the place to dine if you have a bevy of money to spend on dining out. This celebrity haven caters to the rich and uber-wealthy with beluga caviar and gold flakes atop tofu, grilled kobe beef and more. Each person that dines at Urasawa pays $275 for dinner. This is the flat rate to dine at this Japanese restaurant. Those who have the money to spend find it worth it, especially since Urasawa is one of the few places in the country that prepares and serves the rare blowfish.
Urasawa
218 N Rodeo Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 247-8939
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