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I want to plan a weekend \u201cstaycation\u201d with two of my girlfriends. They have kids, I don\u2019t. This weekend would be adults-only. We are longtime friends who thought about getting out of town, but now feel that option is too expensive. We\u2019re not heavy drinkers, but do like cocktails and good food. One of us doesn\u2019t eat meat. We all love the outside, but would prefer to sit in the shade (to protect our skin and to be outside longer). We love dancing and live music. One of us is an avid walker.<\/p>\n

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Can you suggest some things to do to have a restful, relaxing and energizing weekend that is affordable and can help make unique memories? \u2014 Stephanie Perea<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we suggest:<\/b><\/p>\n

I love your idea of doing a staycation as opposed to going out of town. It\u2019s definitely cheaper and easier to plan (especially for moms). Plus, it\u2019s fun to play tourist in your own city. I\u2019ve put together three mini itineraries in different areas to give you some options. All of the hotels mentioned have rooms with double beds at rates under $250 a night (before taxes and fees). <\/p>\n

The first place I usually recommend to visitors is the Line<\/a> in Koreatown because it\u2019s centrally located and there are loads of things to do nearby. The aesthetically pleasing hotel has a rooftop pool, a highly Instagrammed greenhouse restaurant and the \u201980s-themed speakeasy with karaoke suites. Within walking distance \u2014 because you\u2019d easily waste an hour trying to find parking \u2014 there are also several yummy restaurants. In this guide to Koreatown<\/a>, Jeong Park recommends Sun Nong Dan<\/a> for a delicious Korean breakfast (\u201cget there before 10:30 a.m.,\u201d he notes) and Guelaguetza<\/a> for Oaxacan staples. If you\u2019re a fan of Sundubu-jjigae (spicy tofu stew), my personal favorite is BCD Tofu House<\/a>, which is a short walk from the hotel and stays open until 3 a.m. on most nights. It\u2019d be criminal to not visit a Korean spa while you\u2019re there, so check out Olympic Spa<\/a>. I recently got a massage there after a stressful week and it brought me back to life \u2014 no exaggeration. For fun activities, you can take your pick from the many karaoke<\/a> bars in the area, go dancing at Apt 503<\/a>, take a virtual swing at W Screen Golf or bowl a strike at Shatto 39 Lanes<\/a>. <\/p>\n

For a Westside option, my colleague Christopher Reynolds suggests the lively Hotel Erwin<\/a> in Venice, which \u201chas a rooftop bar, hip vibe and a location close to the boardwalk,\u201d he says. Some standout restaurants in the area, according to senior food writer Danielle Dorsey, are Si! Mon<\/a>, Dudley Market<\/a> and Wallflower<\/a> (which is vegan, vegetarian and gluten free-friendly). She also suggests taking \u201ca stroll through the Venice Canals, which is decorated during the holidays.\u201d Take a short drive to Santa Monica for a pastry and coffee at Bread and Butter<\/a>, which you can enjoy as you walk along the beach. My colleague Hanna Sender, who lives in the area, says, \u201cI also love taking visitors to Bergamot Station<\/a> for comedy at the Crow<\/a> and food at Le Great Outdoor<\/a>.\u201d To achieve the ultimate relaxation, visit Tikkun Holistic Spa, featured in our Times guide to under-the-radar spas<\/a>. Writers Elisa Parhad and Danielle Roderick noted that it garnered notoriety when Goop reported on its ancient vaginal steam therapy, but that its services are beloved for having \u201ca more holistic bent than straightforward body scrubs.\u201d <\/p>\n

Another neighborhood that would be fun to explore during a staycation is Culver City. The Hilton has affordable rooms, but if you don\u2019t mind splurging a bit, the charming Culver City Hotel<\/a> is a great option. It\u2019s located downtown, which is also home to an array of restaurants and shops including the infamous Erewhon. Start your day with a short hike at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<\/a>, which offers a breathtaking view of the city. (If you\u2019re feeling extra adventurous, you can even challenge yourself to the 282-step staircase.) Dorsey also recommends Destroyer<\/a> for brunch and Merka Saltao<\/a> for an affordable lunch. I recently tried the Japan-born ramen shop Mensho Tokyo<\/a> and I haven\u2019t stopped thinking about it since. For a relaxing activity, get a facial at Formula Fig<\/a>, but when you\u2019re ready to dance, head over to Blind Barber<\/a>, a speakeasy that has live DJs throughout the week. <\/p>\n

I hope these suggestions help you plan your relaxing staycation. If you\u2019re anything like me, simply being with your girlfriends \u2014 no matter where you end up \u2014 is always a good time and a necessary recharge. *Cues the \u201cGirlfriends<\/a>\u201d theme song by Angie Stone.* <\/p>\n