7 Mother’s Day Ideas in Los Angeles that Pair a Gift with an Experience

Every mother is a rare and wonderful goddess, so shouldn’t you treat her as such? This list of Mother’s Day ideas in Los Angeles has everything to help you choose something that’s uniquely her, including some nifty gifty ideas! As a reminder, Mother’s Day is May 10th, 2026.

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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 

Spend the day in the stacks or the shrubs when you visit The Huntington in Pasadena. The grounds are home to an outstanding Library and a Museum with over 45,000 works of art. Oh, and we haven’t even begun to cover the acres of Botanical Gardens yet.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Reservations on a holiday are a must! There will also be special activities, such as a Creative Workshop in the gardens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nifty Gifty: Come out smelling like a rose when you present Mom with a Mini Rose Bouquet Cupcake Box from SusieCakes ($41.88). The gift features six vanilla and six chocolate mini cupcakes topped with SusiePink vanilla buttercream frosting.

Seafood Mama-Rama

The Lobster (Santa Monica)

For the first time in this iconic Santa Monica restaurant’s 25 year history, The Lobster will be serving weekend Brunch! Dishes from Chef Govind Armstrong include Lobster Eggs Benedict ($48), Cereal-crusted French Toast ($22), and Korean Fried Chicken & Waffles ($30). Pair that with 180° ocean views and a Bloody Mary ($19) and you have yourself a very happy Mama!

Reservations for Brunch are available on May 9th and 10th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Resy.

Nifty Gifty: Keep the crustacean theme going with luxury Classic Laines London Slippers from Wolf & Badger. They are faux white fur with handmade brooches of a shell and a lobster in Mediterranean blue ($108).

All the Way Me

Crustacean Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills)

Make your reservations on Resy for May 9th or 10th. Hours are 11:15 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Nifty Gifty: Visit the Beverly Hills location of Andsons to pick up a Box of Chocolates that might as well be jewels. The 24-piece box is $79.

Kosher Ima

The Milky Way

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to eat at Steven Spielberg’s mother’s restaurant?

Although Leah Spielberg Adler is no longer with us, the kitchen stays true to her legacy. Come in and try favorites like the Brioche French Toast served with berry compote and powdered sugar ($17) and the Potato Latkes and Eggs served with three pancakes, two eggs any style, and house-made apple compote and sour cream ($19). Mothers will also be gifted a complimentary Rose and a $10 Milky Way Gift Card.

Brunch takes place from 10:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Make your reservations on Resy.

Nifty Gifty: Shop the best of The Skirball Cultural Center at Audrey’s Museum Shop, which has everything from Judaica to Sleek Lifestyle Items.

Your Number One Nanay

Kuya Lord (Melrose Hill)

Nifty Gifty: Pair your Filipino meal with the sweetest-smelling Calamansi or Ube-scented Candle from Terrace Plant Shop ($24). This New Jersey retailer specializes in Philippine-inspired cultural gifts and offers shipping.

Your Ma Chérie Okaasan

Camélia Restaurant (DTLA Arts District)

Camélia Restaurant is opening up its dinner doors for a daytime High Tea that is as special as your one and only Okaasan. This French-Japanese inspired bistro will be offering a set menu including Chicken Liver Mousse Toast, Cherry Blossom Shortbreads, Harumaki Spring Rolls, Yuzu Diplomat Cream Puffs, and many more goodies. Each guest will also be served a choice of Loose Leaf Tea from Kettl or Coffee with the option to add Cocktails.

Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the cost is $95 per person. Reserve on OpenTable.

Nifty Gifty: Tea Forte offers beautiful Specialty Cup Sets designed to hold their famous Pyramid Tea Bags for less than $70. Plus, just for Mother’s Day, you can get 25% off and a FREE free Fiore Steeping Cup.

Su Mamá Especial

Casa Dani (Century City)

On Sunday, May 10th, Casa Dani will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner that will whisk you off to the streets of Andalusia. Brunch dishes from Michelin-starred Chef Dani García include Eggs Benedict with 5J Ibérico ham, Pan Con Tomate, and Pistachio French Toast. Save room for the dessert station which includes such items as burnt Basque Cheesecake and traditional Olive Cake.

Make your reservations on OpenTable. Brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., while Dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $80 for adults and $49 for children 12 and under.

Nifty Gifty: Take su Madre for a shopping trip at the Westfield Century City Mall. That’s where Casa Dani is located.