Sophisticated Grand Mansion In Prime Beverly HillsN°001
Los Angeles, USA
Private pool
From $10,010 per night
Los Angeles is Southern California's sun-soaked entertainment capital, where beaches, canyons and celebrity culture meet. Renting a luxury villa in Los Angeles places you above the city in the Hollywood Hills or near the coast, with private pools, space and concierge service for an effortless, glamorous stay.
- Hilltop villas with private pools and sweeping city or ocean views
- Minutes from Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip
- Beaches from Santa Monica to Malibu within easy reach
- World-class museums including the Getty Center and LACMA
- Concierge service and direct booking with Smiling House
Known forHollywood, beaches, the entertainment industry, world-class museums and dining
Best time to visitMarch to May and September to November for warm, dry days and lighter crowds
Nearest airportLos Angeles International Airport (LAX), with Hollywood Burbank (BUR) for the Hills
Ideal forCouples, families, groups of friends and creative travellers seeking glamour and privacy
Elevated Luxe Above SunsetN°002
Los Angeles, USA
Private pool
From $8,500 per night
Lush Canyon Setting Villa with CinemaN°003
California, USA
Private pool
From $8,315 per night
Aesthetic Modern Mansion Villa with SpaN°004
California, USA
Private poolHot tubGarden
From $7,840 per night
Exceptionally Engineered Estate Villa with PoolN°005
Los Angeles, USA
Private pool
From $7,600 per night
Exceptional Architectural Home in Hollywood HillsN°006
Los Angeles, USA
From $6,770 per night
39homes available
1–12bedrooms
up to 24guests
29with a pool
Los Angeles in pictures
Events not to miss in Los Angeles
- 1 January
Rose Parade
Pasadena opens the year with flower-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian units along Colorado Boulevard, followed by the Rose Bowl game. A century-old California tradition.
- Late February or March
Academy Awards
Oscar week charges Hollywood with premieres, parties and closed-off boulevards around the Dolby Theatre. Even from a distance, the city hums with movie-industry energy.
- March
Los Angeles Marathon
Tens of thousands run the Stadium to the Stars course from Dodger Stadium towards the west side, closing streets and filling the city with crowds and live music.
- June to September
Hollywood Bowl Summer Season
The LA Philharmonic and headline acts play the iconic hillside amphitheatre all summer, picnics encouraged. An essential LA evening, easily arranged by your villa concierge.
- Two weekends in April
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Held in Indio, about two hours east, Coachella is the festival that empties LA each April. Many guests pair a desert weekend with a villa stay in the city.
Los Angeles through the seasons
- Spring (March – May)
Wildflowers and perfect touring weather
Clear warm days suit Griffith Park hikes, Malibu drives and studio tours before summer crowds build. Hillside villas enjoy some of the year's sharpest skyline views.
- Summer (June – August)
Beach days and Bowl nights
Santa Monica and Malibu beaches by day, the Hollywood Bowl and rooftop dining by night, though June mornings can start grey with marine layer. A pool villa in the hills captures the classic LA lifestyle.
- Autumn (September – October)
The warmest ocean and clearest skies
Locals' favourite season: hot, dry weather, the year's warmest sea and thinner crowds everywhere. Ideal for late-season beach and canyon days.
- Winter (November – February)
Mild days, whales and nearby snow
Sunny 20-degree afternoons, grey whale migration off the coast and skiing at Big Bear two hours away. Awards season adds sparkle to the city's calendar.
The Area
Los Angeles sprawls across Southern California, a constellation of distinct neighbourhoods stitched together by canyons, freeways and coastline. Known as the City of Angels, it is the heart of the global film and music industries, drawing creatives, dreamers and travellers in equal measure. The landscape shifts from Pacific beaches to the chaparral ridges of Griffith Park, where the Hollywood Sign presides over the basin below. Iconic landmarks such as the Walk of Fame sit alongside serene hiking trails and palm-lined boulevards. A luxury villa in Los Angeles gives you a private base within this vast city, blending privacy and space with proximity to its glamour, culture and famously laid-back outdoor lifestyle.
Where to Stay
The Hollywood Hills are the natural choice for a luxury villa, with hillside residences offering privacy, infinity pools and panoramic views over the city lights or out to the ocean. Beverly Hills delivers refined elegance and proximity to Rodeo Drive's boutiques, while the canyons of Bel Air and Brentwood feel secluded yet central. For beach-focused stays, Santa Monica and Malibu place you steps from the sand. Each villa in the Smiling House collection is curated for comfort and discretion, with concierge support arranging everything from private chefs to airport transfers, so you can settle in and experience Los Angeles entirely on your own terms.
Things to Do
Hike up through Griffith Park for panoramic views of the Hollywood Sign and the city below, then visit the Griffith Observatory at dusk. The Santa Monica Pier offers a classic LA day out with its amusement park, aquarium and wide beach. Culture runs deep here: the Getty Center, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Natural History Museum are all world-class. Drive the Pacific Coast Highway towards Malibu for surf and sea views, or explore the boutiques of Rodeo Drive. Studio tours, live music venues and the canyons' hiking trails round out a city that rewards both energy and leisure.
Dining & Nightlife
Los Angeles is a food lover's paradise, spanning fine dining, inventive fusion and exceptional street food. Bestia in the Arts District is celebrated for house-made charcuterie and wood-fired pizza, while Michelin-starred Providence serves sustainable seafood with finesse. Grand Central Market gathers Mexican, Thai and American vendors under one roof. After dark, the city glitters: The Bazaar by Jose Andres in Beverly Hills pairs molecular cocktails with theatrical style, and Perch LA offers a rooftop perch for sunset drinks above downtown. From hip Sunset Strip clubs to candlelit lounges, the scene is as varied as the city, and a private villa makes the perfect place to begin or end the evening.
When to Visit
Los Angeles enjoys a mild, sunny climate year-round, but spring and autumn are the sweet spots. March to May brings warm, dry days, blooming hillsides and fewer crowds, while September to November offers golden light and pleasant temperatures after the summer peak. Summer is hot and lively, ideal for beach days, though popular spots fill quickly. Winters are gentle and rarely cold, making them a quiet, value-led time to enjoy museums and dining. Award season in late winter brings Hollywood's glamour to the fore, while events such as LA Pride animate the calendar. Whenever you arrive, a villa with a private pool keeps the warmth at your doorstep.
Getting There
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main gateway, served by direct long-haul flights from Europe, Asia and across the Americas. For villas in the Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) can be more convenient and quieter. The city is built around the car, so a hire vehicle or chauffeur is the easiest way to move between neighbourhoods, beaches and canyons. Distances can be deceptive, so allow time for traffic. Smiling House concierge can arrange private transfers, chauffeured cars and full itineraries, ensuring a seamless arrival from the runway to the door of your villa.