Summer Getaways: 25 Fresh Escapes From Los Angeles

These stories first appeared in the July 26 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

Plan a summer getaway to far-flung locales like Tanzania, home to the new Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (Leonardo DiCaprio recently paid $22,000 at a charity auction for a visit). Or try the new St. Regis Mauritius Resort; the island, renowned for its natural beauty, has drawn Serena Williams and Prince Harry. If one island isn’t enough, Grace Kelly‘s former yacht can be rented for a private charter in the Galapagos Islands.

If you’re not feeling a 10-hour-plus flight, the Golden State has plenty to offer as well. There’s the long-standing El Encanto in Santa Barbara, which has charmed celebrities from Gable to Lombard and has recently been reopened by luxury hotel brand Orient Express, and San Diego County’s freshly renovated Rancho Valencia has drawn top bookings such as the Bills (Clinton and Gates).

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Or take to California wine country with seven escapes including Sonoma sipping spot Ram’s Gate Winery, loved by Grey’s Anatomy‘s Patrick Dempsey. Fun spots to take your kids include San Francisco’s Exploratorium, newly opened at the Embarcadero, which has been visited by Jodie Foster and her family.

If you prefer to stay closer to home, check out five stylish Los Angeles-area staycations like Manhattan Beach’s ultra-chic Shade Hotel.

Read about summer getaways below:

Summer Getaways: 4 Far-Flung Destinations
Hop an international flight to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Tanzania retreat, Prince Harry’s African island of choice and other exotic locales.

Summer Getaways: 4 California Locales
The favorite Rancho Santa Fe hideaway for the Bills (Clinton and Gates), Clint Eastwood‘s Carmel hotel and other Golden State escapes.

Summer Getaways: 5 Adventures for Kids
New options for entertaining the most demanding tiny travelers, from Legoland’s new hotel to Yellowstone’s just-opened explorer cabins.

Summer Getaways: 5 Stylish Staycations
From Manhattan Beach to Silver Lake, find repose right here in L.A. with these boutique hotel hideaways.

Summer Getaways: 7 Escapes in Wine Country
Head north from L.A. to check out some of the best tasting rooms in California, from a spectacular Sonoma sipping spot loved by Patrick Dempsey to Mendocino’s under-the-radar gem.