Los Angeles area??

Question

I'm planning a trip to Disneyland and am wondering of other fun things to do.. Is June/July a good time to go whale watching? Does anybody know of any whale watching cruises around LA? Any ideas would be appreciated :)

Answer 1

As for whale watching, June/July is the WORST time for it. You want to catch the whales when they migrate north to Alaska (Around March-April), or south to Cabo (around September-October).

As for other activities:

Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. Check out eBay. You can find some discounted tickets there. And Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the evening after your day inside the park.

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.

Places to Stay:
In Hollywood, I recommend the Hollywood Celebrity Hotel and the Farmer's Daughter Hotel.
In Anaheim, I recommend the HoJo Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. If you want to splurge and make this a most memorable trip, stay at Disney’s Grand Californian. You get the full Disney experience.
In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced.


Be sure to arrive at Disneyland when it opens. You'll be able to ride 3-4 rides before it gets crowded.

Answer 2

There are tons of places to visit in the LA area and you can find out all about them thru Google. The prime whale watching time for the coast in this area is January thru March when the whales are migrating back up the coast. You can catch a whale watching boat out of Dana Point or other places along the coast.

Answer 3

On the Yahoo Home Page on the seach line put in Whale Watching Redondo Beach and several websites will come up. I have gone out of Redondo several times. Their phone number is listed so give them a call. Around Disneyland there is Knotts Berry Farm, lots of fun. Hollywood Wax Museum, Medevil Times, Pirate Adventure, Universal Studios.

Answer 4

umm i dont really think la is the "hot spot" for whale watching, ive lived here all my life and ive never been whale watching. Thats more like Canada or Alaska. but there are tons of malls here, century city, the Santa Monica promenade Walking around Hollywood blvd is pretty popular. Going to universal studios. Sony pictures has a 2 hour tour that they do, thats in culver city.

Answer 5

Sorry. The migratory season for Whale watching is typically Feb. - Apr. The waters off Los Angeles are too warm now for any real chance to see a Whale.

Answer 6

There are a bunch of cruise things concentrated between San Pedro and Dana Point....kind of in the bay off Orange County and sailing from there toward Catalina.
But if peedlepup says whales aren't out there now, then he would know...

Answer 7

Hit Universal Studios! You can the whole year for free when you buy one day. June/July is an awesome time to hit it up!

Answer 8

There's a lovely neighborhood in Anaheim called "Fantasyland". Really nice, great neighbors. When you speak to a realtor, tell them that Walt sent you. Just out of curiosity, why aren't you asking a realtor these questions?

Answer 9

i dont thihink theres wels in la i think the whaters are 2 hot but there is a place called San Pedro they have a 2 hour tour in bote its cool and the food it so good ......good luck