Staying in a Hostel in Hollywood this coming week- any must sees/activities? Using Public Transportation...?

Question

I am doing some volunteer work down in Los Angeles and will be staying not too far from the Hollywood Greyhound stop area- what should I do for fun? where should i eat? where can I do some great shopping (for cheap)? Let me know a little bit about the area. So far the only 'fun' thing on my agenda is to go to a movie at the Sunset 5.

Answer 1

you can get a day pass for the metro
which you can lets ride any metro operated service
including the Red Line (which goes to Universal city
and Union station,.
you could also get to the beach (take the 212 or 217 or 780 buses
to Wilshire then board a rapid 720 to Santa Monic

Answer 2

- Going to the movies in that area is fun at the Arclight and Mann Chinese Theater
- Popular eatery, if you like Thai is Chan Dara Restaurant -
1511 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
[phone]
- For fast Mexican Baja Fresh
6333 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
[phone]