How The Fairmont Miramar Is Celebrating Its Centennial

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When Angelenos discuss “Old Hollywood” they’re referring to the Golden Era, when everybody from Greta Garbo to Jackie Kennedy reigned supreme. And sure, there’s usually reverential speak concerning the Beverly Hills Hotel, which celebrated its centennial in 2014. But some is likely to be shocked to be taught that the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, positioned within the seaside entrance playground of Santa Monica, can also be one of many classics, that, just like the Pink Palace, has retained its timeless glamour however with up to date, twenty first century facilities. Unlike the Pink Palace, this attractive lodge is mere steps from the seaside with picture-perfect views of the Pacific Ocean.

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The lodge, which opened in 1921, resides on what was initially the five-acre non-public property of Santa Monica founder Senator John P. Jones  property. It was, aptly and initially, named ‘Miramar’ (Spanish for ‘view of the ocean’) though many referred to it because the “White House of the West.” Indeed, then senator John F. Kennedy and his spouse Jackie Kennedy made the lodge stay as much as its nickname when, as longterm friends, they took up residence in what’s now often known as the Palisades Wing.

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Fast ahead a number of years to the Westside everyone knows and love as we speak, when out of doors actions like browsing and skateboarding reigned supreme. During the Nineteen Seventies, a bunch of locals fashioned the Z-Boys, a crew of surfers and skate boarders who impressed the film Dogtown. The Z-Boys had been later a part of the inspiration for Dogtown Coffee, a beloved native espresso store that we’re proud to have as a part of the Miramar as we speak.

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n the 1980’s, Miramar’s proximity to Hollywood grew to become much more of an asset, and it started for use as a filming location for iconic tv reveals similar to Dallas, Hart to Hart, Starsky and Hutch, Knot’s Landing, and plenty of extra.

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In 2006, MSD Capital LLP, Michael Dell’s non-public funding agency, bought the enduring lodge and has spent the previous 15 years renovating, innovating, and introducing new ideas like FIG Restaurant — the farm-to-table, seasonal and regionally sourced, ingredient-driven eatery courtesy of Executive Chef Jason Prendergast that ceaselessly pops up on ‘better of L.A.’ lists — spa therapies at Exhale Spa, Vilebrequin retail, and Brent Bolthouse’s The Bungalow, which is a part of the rationale that modern-day friends return time and time once more.

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This yr, in honor of the resort’s centennial, Fairmont Miramar is stepping its recreation up a notch and implementing some cool new choices, as one ought to on a giant birthday.

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There’s a re-designed Lobby Lounge, which options enjoyable, coastal California stylish particulars and a menu of sunshine, seafood-centric bites and two very distinctive cocktails. One of those is the celebratory Centennial Cocktail, which options Amass vodka, lemon, hibiscus rosemary easy syrup and champagne.

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There’s additionally the eight-seat, completely intimate sushi pop-up, Soko, helmed by veteran Sushi Chef Masa Shimakawa.  As a tribute to the origins of sushi, the title ‘Soko’ means ‘storeroom’ which is a literal interpretation, on condition that Soko Sushi is ready in a easy storeroom within the lodge’s main-floor foyer.

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Additionally, Fairmont Miramar will introduce Georgina’s, an oceanfront enclave that includes small bites and a reimagined cocktail program, fittingly named after Georgina Jones — the lady liable for the fig tree that also welcomes friends to the Miramar 100 years later.

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Fitness fans will rejoice within the up to date health choices that, along with ocean view exercises, now embody Peloton bikes, skilled private trainers and Cybex health club tools.

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And final however not least, Bolthouse’s sizzling spot The Bungalow has partnered with the lodge for a ‘sleep & play’ bundle, which features a assured VIP ocean-view desk and bottle service for as much as six friends, a devoted server, no less than one bottle of premium alcohol and complimentary valet parking. All we are able to say? Here’s to a different 100 years!

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The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is positioned at 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica