Nikita Kahn likes to surround herself with beauty. The Ukraine-born philanthropist resides in Malibu, where she runs her own real estate and interior design firm. With an admiration and appreciation for artistry of buildings and spaces, Kahn has cultivated a passion for designing homes with classic pieces, neutral color palettes, and touches of timeless sophistication. Additionally, she is also a dedicated animal advocate, and has worked closely with the California Wildlife Center, participating in fundraisers to protect, rescue, and rehabilitate sick, injured, or orphaned animals. She is also a Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Board Member, assisting in the organization’s events and fundraisers to help find homes for animals in need of loving caretakers. Kahn also supports the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Rhino Rescue Center, which is helping to bring the species back from the brink of extinction through new reproductive technologies and innovation and is the executive producer of the film, The Last Animals, which focuses on the recent epidemic of white rhino poaching while also documentingthe inner workings illegal poaching. The film recently premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. Here, this Malibu girl shares her haute secrets to the City of Angels.
Where were you born: Soviet Union – Ukraine
How long have you been in LA: 8 years
Neighborhood: Malibu
Occupation: Real estate
Favorite restaurant: Nobu Malibu
Best sushi: Sugarfish
Best dessert: Tiramisu
Best place for a romantic date: Disneyland
Best place for a power business meeting: Little Beach House Malibu
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend: Nobu Ryokan Malibu
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Elyse Walker in Palisades
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Gearys in Beverly Hills
Best spa: Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Praire and a good Korean spa
Favorite charity event: San Diego Zoo GLobal’s annual gala
Favorite cultural event: Miami Art Basel
Favorite cultural institution: LACMA
Best steakhouse: CUT
Best gym/athletic facility: Equinox and Yogaworks
Best massage: I get it from my favorite masseuse, she comes to my home, but I can’t tell you her name because then she’ll always be booked!
Best limo/driving service: Uber Black
Best museum/exhibit: The Broad/Infinity Room
Describe your city in three words: Charming, quiet, laid-back
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The Hollywood Walk of Fame
All-around favorite spot in LA: Intelligentsia Coffee and Caffe Luxxe
Best aspect of LA: The weather
