OK so I'm off to cali soon, what's there to do... where are the fun things and touristy things and beaches and restaurants.. etc
2007-03-12 19:36:36 · 7 answers · asked by GiantGreen 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Well, Los Angeles is the beaches and restaurants area; Fresno is inland, in the valley, an agricultural area, and not the cosmopolitan spot that LA is, of course. Los Angeles speaks for itself. It is a tourist destination itself, from the motion picture studio tours, to lots of entertainment, and great beaches nearby.
But what to do in the Fresno area? Well, it is a daytrip up to Yosemite. If you can manage it, and you have never visited, that is a great excursion. Try and get reservations and tickets in advance, as it becomes crowded at the most desirable times of year. Check out some US National Parks websites, and they can give you the details. Also, if you want to take a day trip out of Fresno west, you can visit Monterey Peninsula, and that is a great tourist excursion, with fine beaches nearby, from Steinbeck country near Salinas to the famous aquarium, and Pebble Beach and lots of great seafood. Another trip for a bit more traveling is the area of San Luis Obispo, and the famous Hearst Castle, home of the mogul newspaper magnate, William Randolph Hearst. It is now a state park, and worth a visit. Tickets are needed there as well. Check out some websites and tourist sites for the area.
Good luck.
2007-03-12 19:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a mall in downtown that is amazing. It's on a small hill, with a tram to take you up to the mall. When you arrive, you are at the top of a series of steps. Sit down. You will be facing a "singing" waterfall. There is a cafe at the bottom of the steps, if you like. The waterfall cycle is about 20minutes long. Behind the cafe is another set of steps you climb, then you walk to the bottom of the mall. The shops are along the back steps, which are divided by a symbolic mountain stream. A fantastic site to see.
2007-03-13 03:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hollywood
Malibu Beach
Rodeo Dr.
Real Food Daily (vegan restaurant in West Hollywood) AMAZING.
2007-03-13 02:39:07 · answer #3 · answered by her 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sequioa National Park is a must and not too far from Fresno!
2007-03-13 02:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by kick it 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can visit Universal Studious it is near and must to be very fun.
2007-03-13 14:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm---Don't know about Fresno, it's not really part of L.A.-- It's more in the central part of the state BUT---
TRY THESE THINGS TO SEE IN L.A.
1.EAT AT PINKS OR IN AND OUT BURGER
2.FARMERS MARKET AT THE GROVE
(@ FAIRFAX AND W. 3RD)
3.GRAUMIN’S CHINESE, MANN’S
4.GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, HOLLYWOOD SIGN PICS
5.GETTY MUSEUM IN TOWN OFF 405
6.GETTY VILLA MALIBU
7.NORTON SIMON MUSEUM
8.HOLLYWOOD BOWL CONCERTS
9.WALK OF STARS
10.RODEO DRIVE,
11.TOUR OF STAR HOMES
12.IVY, KITSON (ON N. ROBERTSON) , HOTEL MARMONT, SPAGO
13.SANTA MONICA PIER AND PROMANADE, RIDE FERRIS WHEELand Kiddieland, Ivy by the Sea…
14.VENICE BEACH,
15.CATALINA ISLAND ( CONCERTS) (CATAMARAN TO AVALON) out of Long Beach or Newport Beach..THE CASINO.
16.STUDIO TOUR (UNIVERSAL/CITY WALK OR WARNER BROS.)
17.CHECK OUT DISNEY, DREAMWORKS, PARAMOUNT, NBC
18. DODGER STADIUM BASEBALL GAME
19.DOWNTOWN L.A.-LUMMIS HOUSE, ANGELS FLIGHT
20.CLUB AT HYDE OR AREA
21.BEVERLY HILTON, TRADER VICS
22.BEVERLY HILLS CITY HALL
23.COFFEE BEAN AND TEA LEAF
24.HUNTINGTON BEACH SURFING AND SURF MUSEUM
25. DISNEYLAND
26.KNOTTS BERRY FARM, MAGIC MOUNTAIN
27.LEBREA TAR PITS AND PAGE MUSEUM ON WILSHIRE
28.LAKERS BASKETBALL,
29.L.A. OPEN AT RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB
30.L.A. EQUESTRIAN CENTER
31.BIG BEAR SKIING
32.PALM SPRINGS GOLF AND TRAM RIDE
33.RIVER WALK AND L.A. RIVER GARDENS
34.EAT AT MR. CHOW’S OR KOI OR YAMASHIRO
35.VISIT ZUMA BEACH, PIER AT MALIBU AND PARADISE COVE
36.FOOSE DESIGN AND HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARDWALK
37.AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (LONG BEACH) AND QUEEN MARY II
38.LOS ANGELES ZOO
39.GENE AUTREY WESTERN MUSEUM
40.HIKE UP MT. LEE AND VISIT BRONSON (BATMAN) CAVES
41.U.S.C. / U.C.L.A. FOOTBALL, LA COLUSIUM OR ROSE BOWL
42.PETERSEN AUTO MUSEUM
43.HOLLYWOOD PARK RACE TRACK
44.DANA POINT WHALE WATCHING (75 MILLES SOUTH)
45.SAN SIMEON (250 MILES NORTH)
46.HUNTINTON LIBRARY AND GARDENS (San Marino)
47.HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM AND KODAK THEATER TOUR
48.DRIVE MULLHOLLAND DRIVE
49.RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
50.COMMERCE CASINO CLUB, COMMERCE, CALI….
51.SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK, ARCADIA, CALI….
52.FRED SEIGEL
53.REDONDO BEACH PIER
54.BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL
55.BICYCLE CLUB CASINO
56.MT. WILSON OBSERVATORY
2007-03-13 02:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by Paris Hilton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fresno?
2007-03-14 15:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋