Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Malibu

On our way up the coast we stopped at one of our California favorites - Malibu - for the afternoon. We enjoyed the leisurely drive, drove around to a few spots in the area then spent a little bit of time on the pier.


We enjoyed lunch at another favorite, Nobu, and while it was a good meal I was definitely missing some of my raw bar favorites.


I am obsessed with any sort of murder/scandal case that takes over the news and get so drawn in.  I was so into the OJ Simpson case when the show was on recently and Brentwood was right on our way to the hotels so guiltily I asked Derek to drive by OJ's old house sight (it's since been knocked down) and Nicole's old condo to see.  We also popped into the Brentwood Country Mart for a little shopping.


We stayed the rest of our trip at another one of our favorites, The Beverly Hills Hotel.  We took a little time to settle in before heading to the pool until early into the evening.  

Our own balcony and fireplace along with that palm print paper - I never wanted to leave!


We usually have to end our pool days late afternoon to get ready for evening but we were just eating at the hotel and having such a late pool day was quite relaxing. 


We quickly got ready and walked downstairs to the Polo Lounge for a delicious dinner.  They make my favorite salad, the McCarthy salad (we always recreate it at home!) and I had a delicious pink mocktail while Derek went with a special for the evening. 

15 comments:

  1. I tend to get sucked into big news stories, too! With all the coverage, it's just hard to look away! That hotel always looks so gorgeous!

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  2. What a fun trip! Those views are spectacular. I always get sucked in and obsessed with big news stories like that, too, and always Google ALL THE THINGS about it until I'm satisfied I know what I "need" to know, ha!

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  3. I walked by the BHH the last time I was in BH but never went in--I wish I would have! I love the palm wallpaper and wish I could do that at home haha! Love you baby bump in these photos!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  4. The food & the views all look amaaaaazing!!

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  5. I've always wanted to stop off in Malibu, definitely a must for our next trip out west. Absolutely gorgeous and of course loving your dresses <3
    Green Fashionista

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  6. Totally with you on getting sucked into big news stories! This looks like such a fun & relaxing trip :) Much deserved after the big move and before that sweet baby boy arrives!

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  7. We went to the market when we were driving through Malibu up the coast - loved it so much! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  8. We spent some time in Malibu a few years ago. We didn't have time to do very much, but the restaurants we ate at were fantastic!

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  9. I love that you did a little Brentwood drive-by, lol! That's so something I would make Ryan do. This looks like another great part of your trip - that weather has me jealous right now!

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  10. Ah everything about this looks fabulous and so do YOU!!! xo

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  11. Such a fun trip! I was totally sucked into the OJ case too!!

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  12. Such a fun trip! Such beautiful photos!

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  13. I still have never been to Malibu, and I know that has to change! Hopefully we'll make it to California soon so that we can visit!

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  14. What a wonderful trip and you look absulutely stunning as can be!

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  15. That strawberry mocktail looks delicious!!!

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