One of the toughest reservations in town is a seat at Tea by the Sea at the Getty Villa. The Mediterranean-inspired affair is only offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. and priced at $44 per person, which includes admission to the facility.

This beachside British pub hosts afternoon tea Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $30 menu covers all the basics from sandwiches to scones and tea. For those who don’t want to commit to the whole shebang, the pub also offers a la carte options.

Head to the Hotel Bel-Air to experience one of the most exquisitely executed tea services in town. Highlights include a blue crab roll, house-cured smoked salmon on brioche, and a beautiful plate of sweets.

For a French take on an English tradition, head to West Hollywood’s Le Salon de Thé. Priced at $54 per person, the menu includes open-faced sandwiches and a slew of sweets like macarons and chocolate cake.

Tres by José Andrés is serving a special holiday afternoon tea on weekends from 3 to 5 p.m. from now through December. The menu includes savory little snacks like caviar steamed buns, smoked salmon sandwiches, and José Andrés’s signature bagel and lox cone, followed by an array of sweets. The menu is priced at $65 per person and reservations are required 24-hours in advance.

With its Moorish carved wood ceilings, marble fountain, and breathtaking Baroque stairwell, the Rendezvous Court at the historic Millennium Biltmore is quite the place to sip tea and nosh on finger sandwiches.

One of the most affordable options for afternoon tea is Montrose’s The T Room. The family-run operation offers tea service for $28 that includes lingonberry chicken sandwiches, warm scones, and plenty of pastries.

Pasadena’s Rose Tree Cottage serves one of the kitschiest and most charming teas in town. Cucumber sandwiches, scones with Devonshire clotted cream, and sticky toffee pudding are all meticulously served by a suited butler. Dress codes for gentlemen are politely enforced.

The Langham offers tea daily from noon to 4 p.m. on custom Wedgwood china. Advance reservations are highly encouraged and be sure to request a seat by the window for picturesque views of The Horseshoe Garden.

Enjoy afternoon tea in one of LA’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Each service comes with a choice of tea, scones, finger sandwiches, and plenty of little sweets. Separate admission to The Huntington is required.

Unrelated to the ritzy hotel chain, this cozy establishment in downtown Sierra Madre boasts friendly service, homemade scones, and a smattering of classic tea sandwiches.