It’s been quite awhile since we’ve spotted Ellen DeGeneres on the SoCal scene, but yesterday afternoon, the TV personality stepped out solo in West Hollywood. On Aug. 9, Ellen departed Salon Benjamin by herself. The talk show host seemed to be in great spirits as she smiled for the paps while strolling on the sidewalk.

With her show on hiatus for the summer, it looks like Ellen is enjoying her time off with some much-deserved R&R!