My earliest travel memory is walking out to the reef in Watamu Bay, Mombasa when the tide had gone out, holding my dad's hand and peering into all the rock pools. I must have been about 3 or 4 years old. Being just too little to really snorkel, this was the first time I had ever been able to see all the amazing anemones, eels, and fish, and I would stick my head right into the pool with my little goggles on. I remember it just blowing my mind!

I would spend my perfect day in Los Angeles because it's a city where anything can happen! The relaxed vibe and gorgeous weather make adventuring easy. To get a little rugged and dusty, I head north to Sunset Ranch for a hike or a horse ride. I head west to Rodeo Drive for some glam retail therapy followed by high tea at the Peninsula. To chill out and take a breather, I just head to the beach in Malibu and take a long walk, followed by a cocktail at Nobu Malibu.

1. Renting bikes and cycling along the boardwalk in Venice.
2. A day at Universal Studios for a slightly less "theme park" experience.
3. Stop in at the Getty Villa on your way to Malibu; go for the views more than the art.

1. La Scala for the Turkey Chopped Salad (add tomatoes): You will see power-lunching executives wheeling and dealing.
2. Chateua Marmont for the Spaghetti Bolognese and a pretty solid shot of seeing a celebrity (or five!).
3. Nobu Matsuhisa for the yellowtail and jalapeño sashimi. It's just so good!

1. The Griffith Observatory: For beautiful architecture and spectacular photo opportunities of the city.
2. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): For its vast collections of art from all over the globe.
3. The Hollywood Sign: Just has to be done. A fun way to do it is on horseback!

1. Roseark: For amazing jewelry! It's full of unique, one-off pieces. Very chic!
2. Lamai Thai: An amazing massage spot on Abbot Kinney. I wouldn't describe it as a particularly relaxing 'spa' experience, but if you want an affordable, authentic Thai massage, then this is your spot!
3. Yamishiro Farmers Market: This is so much fun! Located up in the Hollywood Hills with views over LA, this is a really fun excursion with live jazz and delicious food ranging from sushi to Southern dishes. On Thursday nights between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. from April through September.