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Samantha Srinivasan
Chief Concierge: Viceroy Santa Monica

Chef Concierge Samantha Srinivasan joined the Viceroy in September 2002, two months after the hotel opened.



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Best Golf Course
Trump National Golf Club.

This stunning course offers views of the Pacific Ocean at every hole.

Best Local Sporting Event
A Lakers or Clippers game.

These are the hottest sporting events these days because the teams are doing well.

Best Hiking
Topanga State Park.

Thirty-six miles of trails wind through grassland and oak forests in the cliffs and canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains and offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Geologic formations to be found include marine fossils and earthquake faults.

Best Place to go for A Run
Temescal Canyon.

The circular path passes a waterfall and is more challenging than the flat Oceanfront Walk, but just takes about an hour to complete.

Best Place To Catch A Sunset
The Sunset Restaurant.

Spot the occasional dolphin or whale from the second floor of this secluded restaurant on Zuma Beach, which features 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean.

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