5 Days In LA. whats worth doing

5 Days In LA. whats worth doing

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Graham

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16,368 posts

286 months

Thursday 6th August 2009
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Hi, all looks like im going to LA for a few days on thursday next week. I've got a couple of appointments but otherwise free time...


whats worth doing / seeing


Cheers

Graham

so called

9,094 posts

211 months

Monday 10th August 2009
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Hi Graham,

Santa Monica is worth a visit.
Also I normally drive up to Malibu. There is a restaurant down on the beach.
A drive down Wilshire Boulevard to Rodeo Drive and then into Hollywood, Beverly Hills and onto Sunset Blvd down to Santa Monica is worth a half day.

Good luck,
Tony.

grumbledoak

31,602 posts

235 months

Monday 10th August 2009
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The Queen Mary is just about the best bit of L.A. And, it gets you away from the smog. On a good day you can see the mountains (about three days a year, according to one resident).

(In case you hadn't guessed, I found L.A. a real disappointment. frown )


ETA- If anyone offers you a Breakfast Burrito, no matter the price, club them to death with it.

Edited by grumbledoak on Monday 10th August 10:38

Mattt

16,661 posts

220 months

Monday 10th August 2009
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If you can hire a car, Hearst Castle on the road to San Fran.

Simes205

4,557 posts

230 months

Saturday 15th August 2009
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I'm in LA at the moment - working - although today I've been down to Venice and Santa Monica. Stupidly I forgot my driving licence so buses and cycle rental is the my way around, I'm in Beverly Hills.

Are there any motor meets this weekend?, gutted as Pebble Beach is on but no car and too far away to cycle!.....ste.

so called

9,094 posts

211 months

Sunday 16th August 2009
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Forgot my licence once last year as well.
Ended up being an interesting experience.
Took cabs everwhere and did a trip down to San Diego and back by train.

Still, did have its frustrating moments.

Simes205

4,557 posts

230 months

Tuesday 18th August 2009
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Made it to the Peterson museum in the end.
Back in the UK now, weather surprisingly similar.