Mother's Day Planner

8225 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

A la carte selections at this comfort food haven include crab cake sandwiches, corn pancakes and lobster Benedict, in addition to special cocktails.

6101 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (map)

For a Latin-fusion spin to the holiday, venture over to Melrose for an a la carte menu feauturing dishes like paella risotto cakes, rock shrimp tamals and won ton pork taquitos. There will also be blood orange mimosas and special mojitos.

1202 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

For an affordable and very different experience, head ot this Abbot Kinney pastry shop, where guests can enjoy little bites from the two-part "salty and sweet" menu, including salmon on a cheese pancake and chocolate creme cake. Tea is included. $25 per person.

9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

This landmark lounge is the ultimate for ladies who lunch--and mothers who brunch. Feast on a three-course "champagne" menu amid live jazz and roses. $89 adults; $45 children.

1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

Share your Mother's Day brunch with FM station The Wave--they broadcast live jazz every Sunday from this seafood smorgasbord. Dishes include everything from peel-and-eat shrimp and King Crab legs to breakfast specialties and nearly 20 different desserts. $54.95 adults; $21.95 children.

176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

Treat Mom to a power brunch at Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant. The prix-fixe menu includes choices of gourmet egg-based dishes and heartier fare. $75 adults; $35 for children.

419 Cold Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 (map)

Venture out to Malibu Canyon for a pleasant prix-fixe meal, with choices like French toast, leg of lamb sandwich and wild salmon. $50 adults; $25 children.

8454 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Cozy Melrose spot's traditional brunch offers sharable starters like a pastry basket, salad and mac and cheese, plus a choice of entrees and complimentary "momosas" for the guest(s) of honor. $36 per person.

7373 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Treat your mother to a dizzying array of beauty treatments--from New-Age color therapy ($145-$165) to Botox ($205-$380).

7619 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Affordable prices, no-frills atmosphere but solid services make this the ultimate spa for frugal moms.

930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (map)

Hip moms won't get enoughof this mega-spa, complete with triple oxygen treatments ($160), sesame body buffs ($165) and a brownie buffet (free!).

309 N Ogden Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Spoil mom with two hours worth of treatments, a 60 minute shiatsu-style massage and a full facial--including extractions and mask--for only $110. At that price, you can afford to join her!

7700 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

Insist on the signature four-hand massage ($250-$325) for your mother--two masseuses working their magic on her tired muscles at once.

656 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Zen-inspired elegance, deluxe treatments and a gourmet cafe make this a favorite among celebs, moms and celeb-moms alike.

301 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

Send Mom to this cozy Beverly Hills spa for a custom skin treatment, like the indulgent Champagne and Caviar facial ($175).

1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)

Take mom out in her finest Dodger blue to cheer on the home team as they take on the Houston Astros.