I want to know the best local hang out spots.Budget shopping etc
2007-05-26 18:45:13 · 10 answers · asked by younginlove 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
I do not know "10 things to do in L.A."---but frequent top forumer "OBVIOUSMAN' does...He is in Santa Barbarba for the Memorial day weekend so here is a copy reprint (without permission) of his list...Have Fun....
Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Mann's Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. I have also added the Hollywood & Highland complex to my top ten list… it has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory, unlike the Chinese, which was essentially gutted and turned into a multiplex.
Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.
Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best.
Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore.
Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it's a short bike ride from:
Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and "Three's Company" come immediately to mind).
After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.
Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods. Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone's for Fish.
Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.
Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner.
Farmer's Market is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.
Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you'll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.
Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the tonight show. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.
Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink’s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. Might see a celebrity.
Tommy’s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. Original location at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter’s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station, Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it’s hot.
You'll notice that most of the activities are outdoors.
Some other ideas:
Normally I would say a hike in Griffith Park, but the trails are closed now after the fire.
How about a drive up to Santa Barbara? It's beautiful of there. You can even visit Lake Casitas: It's on the way, or Lake Cachuma, just north of SB.
2007-05-26 20:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Paris Hilton 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Comedy clubs like the comedy store are the absolute best place to spot celebrities. In one single visit to the Comedy Store in Malibu (I think it was that one) We MET Jay Leno, Billy Crystal (who was a complete and utter asshole)(to everyone), Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, Bobby Slater, and saw a lot of others. It was the highlight of our vacation, and it was done on our last day there, and late at night. We were hungry and decided to go in and eat, that eneded up saving us from standing in a half mile long line, meeting all these who's who of Hollywood, we got seated first as soon as the doors opened. We enjoyed drinks right by the stage, for half an hour while people in line were still being seated. Show was star studded and excellent. and Jay Leno was the nicest person you could ever care to meet. He went out of his way to be hospitable and friendly. A few kind words. Thats why he's a star, and Crystal is a fading product. It seemed like none of the stars could stand him either. Prima Donna. And I dont know why. He sucks.
2007-05-26 19:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by messier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 22:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by arletha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no particular order
1. disneyland/disney california adventure (get the park hopper pass)
2. the getty museum
3. hollywood and highland
4. catch a broadway play (wicked is playing in the pantages)
6. shop at melrose blvd.
7. visit santa monica pier
8. visit crystal cove near laguna beach
9. los angeles museum of contemporary art (aka moca)
10. six flags magic mountain
2007-05-26 20:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by howinteresting 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Disneyland
2. Hollywood
3. Universal Studios
4. Knotts berry farm
5. Drive around and enjoy the sights you see
6. drive thru fastfoods like taco bell and not just dine in
7. eat at a buffet lunch/dinner
8. go out and enjoy the night clubs
9. go shop in the dept stores
10. have lots of pics to docu your stay
2007-05-26 19:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by yeye28 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the Farmers Market
2007-05-26 19:06:05 · answer #6 · answered by nanny411 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the beach is a must. Clubs it depends what you like you can got to my myspace page @ www.myspace.com/oc_ta_via. and send me a msg and I'll get back to you on what are the best clubs for that week. ummm hollywood walking on the stars.
2007-05-26 21:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
- santa monica 3rd st promenade and pier
- rodeo dr in beverly hills
- venice beach
- the grove/farmers market in los angeles
- budget shopping - ross, marshall's tj maxx, nordstrom rack, outlets (dessert springs in cabazon; & camarillo)
- bars/clubs - the standard in downtown, viceroy in sta monica, area in hollywood, republic in hollywodd, les duex in hollywood, tropicana bar at roosevelt hotel, skybar in hollywood, air-conditioned in sta monica)
2007-05-26 18:59:39 · answer #8 · answered by Jon S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Derby
TheWiltern
TheKnittingFactory
Troubadour
Tommies
GettyMuseum
AceGallery
SixFlags
UniversalStudios
JimmyKimmelShow
i forgot THE BEACH its pretty fun SM pier
cant really think of many places
2007-05-26 19:06:04 · answer #9 · answered by Evolon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go downtown to get discount crack, sunset & labrea for meth, santamonica & highland for transvestite prostitutes
2007-05-26 18:54:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋