READY TO ROLL

With an unexpected location beside a 7-Eleven convenience store, Kusaki is an intimate plant-based sushi restaurant led by young Filipina chef Pearl Steffie. Some of the nigiri and sashimi mimic fish such as salmon, tuna, and yellow tail, using plant-based fish from Fysh Foods, while other nigiri bites feature vegetables like torched bell peppers, miso eggplant, and trumpet mushrooms. Along with sushi, the maitake wontons in chili garlic oil are a must-order, and the five or seven-course omakase is a great option for first-time visitors to try all the greatest hits, including a not-too-sweet miso brownie brittle as a healthy indulgence to end the night. 2535 S Barrington Avenue, kusakila.com

ALL- STAR

Five years after its first renderings were released to the public, the Clippers’ new home in Inglewood is gearing up for its grand opening ahead of the 2024-2025 basketball season. The Inuit Dome, deemed the world’s most expensive basketball arena, will be christened by Bruno Mars in August with back-to-back shows on the 15 and 16. (The venue is already scheduled to host the 2026 NBA All-Stars game, and will serve as a venue in the 2028 Olympics.) The $2 billion arena will offer an impressive culinary spread, too. Think bacon-wrapped hot dogs with Niman Ranch franks, gourmet hand-rolled pretzels, Detroit-style pies, and sushi by a former Nobu chef. There’s also a VIP Clubhouse with premium buffet options alongside signature cocktails. 3930 W Century Boulevard, Inglewood, intuitdome.com

BE MY GUEST

Just a few miles from SoFi Stadium, The Westin Los Angeles Airport just unveiled a $45 million renovation, transforming into a haven for modern wellness for weary travelers. A reimagined lobby and lounge area connect guests to nature with biophilic design incorporating native Southern California plant life, water features, and organic, natural materials. The renovation also includes a new Topgolf Swing Suite, 45 newly installed EV charging stations in the parking lot, and updated meeting spaces. To accompany the current RUNWESTIN running concierge, which supplies guests with personal, local running guides to accompany them on diverse scenic routes of three to five miles, the property also launched a dedicated surf concierge to take guests out on the California waves. 5400 W Century Boulevard, westinlaairport.com

A PROPER POUR

The stylish Santa Monica Proper Hotel is becoming a culinary powerhouse between lobby bar Palma’s new weekend afternoon tea and rooftop revelry at Calabra. Palma puts a decidedly California spin on the British tradition, with aged goat cheese chive scones and funky finger sandwiches like smoked albacore tuna served on turmeric date bread along with requisite profiter oles, macarons, and canelé. Kelly Wearstler’s bohemian design makes for a comfortable living space, and it’s an elegant daytime celebration for birthdays, baby showers, and bachelorettes. Add bottomless prosecco and you’ll be spilling all the tea. 700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, properhotel.com/santa-monica

DELUXE DETOX

This serene sanctuary by Martha Soffer is L.A.’s premier Ayruvedic retreat, with signature treatments like a four-hands Abhyanga massage with custom blended warm herbal oil and Shirodhara oil infusions streaming over your third eye to calm the nervous system. There’s a decadent love therapy where you’re enveloped in chocolate and rose, and even yoni vaginal steaming prepared with traditional Ayurvedic herbs to nurture hormonal and reproductive health. After your treatment, enjoy warm apple bread and detoxifying tea in the meditation lounge and shop for face and body oils and bath soaks to use at home. 700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, suryawellness.com