they're coming in from Canada and it will be their first trip to Los Angeles. What are some things I can plan for them to do to have a fun trip. My uncle is in his 60's and his wife is in her 50's. They've been married since the 70's (not certain which year) so i'm not sure which anniversary it is exactly... any suggestions... they'll be here this Saturday and staying through next Friday the 5th. Cheers
2007-09-25 10:16:56 · 5 answers · asked by DoUreallywantme2answerthat 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Things To Do in Los Angeles:
Universal Studios
GRAUMAN'S Chinese Theatre
Getty Museum
Disneyland
Santa Monica (pier,pacific park, 3rd street promenade)
Downtown (Do not go to Downtown Los Angeles. It is dead after a 5pm during the week )
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Venice Beach (LOTS of bums. Good place to people watch.)
Hollywood
Beaches -With spectacular views, endless white golden sand and daily sunshine the beaches of Los Angeles should not be missed.
From Malibu in the North to Long Beach in the South, the coastline of Los Angeles County consists of over 70 miles of sun kissed white sand facing the Pacific Ocean. Famous LA beaches and small secluded coves mingle along the aptly named Pacific Coast Highway, which hugs this complete stretch of coastline. For sheer scenic pleasure however, the drive North from Santa Monica to Malibu and beyond just cannot be beaten. Listed below are some of the larger beaches but you can stop almost any where along this stretch of coastline and enjoy a lazy day.
Malibu Beach.
Most northerly beach in Los Angeles and perhaps it's most famous. Malibu Beach is not the vibrant bustling beach that is portrayed in the movies. It is in fact a relatively quiet beach, no entertainers or beach side shops here, ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of LA for a day. Take a walk along the shoreline to see the fabulous celebrity homes that front the beach, watch the surfers or hire a board yourself (Lessons are available) or take a stroll around the local shops and shopping mall. For the more cultured there is the original J.Paul Getty Museum a fabulous roman villa set on a hillside which houses countless works of art, splendid gardens and J. Paul Getty's grave.
Will Rogers State Beach.
South of Malibu and North of Santa Monica. This 3 mile stretch of beach, on Pacific Coast Highway, offers more beach activities then Malibu and was often used in "Baywatch". A popular family beach for surfing, swimming, surf fishing and picnicking. Services include volleyball nets, gym equipment, playground, lifeguard and rest rooms.
Santa Monica Beach.
Wide sandy beach, world famous pier and nearby Third street promenade make this one of the busiest LA beaches. Beach activities include bicycle-roller skate-skateboard path, volleyball nets, playgrounds, lifeguards, rest rooms, showers, bike - skate rentals and food concessions. The pier it self includes an amusement park containing a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, carousel and arcade. Also containing gift shops and restaurants the pier itself as been used as a film location in many movies.
Within walking distance are some great shopping malls, whilst just to the west of the pier are a row of celebrity beach homes once owned by Hollywood Greats. Many stars have homes in Santa Monica today as this is one beachside community that really does have everything. Visit Santa Monica's official website www.santamonica.com
Venice Beach.
Magnet for the most outrageous of LA's beautiful people acting out their fantasies as artists. The beach sidewalk consists of souvenir shops, tarot & fortune tellers, buskers, sand sculptors and virtually everyone doing their own thing can be seen. Keep fit is the religion here from body builders at Muscle Beach to skaters, bikers & joggers constantly traveling the beach bike path to Santa Monica & back. Skate & bike hire is everywhere so if you fancy a workout you're in the right place. The place where anything goes and nobody takes the slightest bit of notice. I've personally seen a pot bellied pig on a leash being taken for a walk by its owner. The beach itself is wide and sandy with lifeguard towers everywhere and is right next to all of this hustle & bustle. More information on Venice can be found on the official Santa Monica website www.santamonica.com .
Film location for Baywatch and many movies etc. Best visited at weekends.
Marina Del Rey.
Thousands of boats dock here at this vast man made harbor, that has a sandy beach at the end of basin D. Ideal for swimming, sailing, fishing and picnicking. Harbor cruises and fishing trips can be arranged from here while Fisherman's village is a collection of shops and cafes styled like a New England seaport town.
Dockweiler State Beach.
Four miles of sandy beach that includes campground, playground, bike tracks, barbecue pits, surfing, swimming, diving, fishing and picnicking. Facilities include rest rooms, showers and lifeguard.
Manhattan Beach.
Fashionable beach used by the locals. Good swimming and surfing and many games areas provided. Usual rentals available as well as a host of beachfront cafes and shops.
Hermosa Beach.
In between the other two South Bay beaches of Manhattan & Redondo, Hermosa is famed as LA's party beach. Lot's of beach sports and just lazing about people watching at this beach. All the facilities of the other beaches usual lifeguards, wide sandy beach and easy parking available.
Redondo Beach.
Hotel lined beach with a heated lagoon for children. This beach has its own pier which is ideal for fishing or why not try one of the 777 different beers available in Najo's Place. A variety of equipment hire, plenty of shops the Galleria of South Bay alone contains 140, outdoor cafes, bars and all the usual facilities. Deep sea fishing and Whale watching trips available. Plenty of parking and full time lifeguards are available in this beachside town.
Palos Verdes Estates.
Leave Pacific Coast Highway just South of Redondo beach and turn onto Palos Verdes Drive. West. This winding drive takes you along the top of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Bluffs giving excellent views of the beaches below and the Pacific for miles around. This is a prime spot for whale watching during their winter migration. Watch out for the Point Vicente Lighthouse and the pretty glass "Wayfarer's Chapel" sitting on top of the southern cliffs. Architect Lloyd Wright (Frank Lloyd Wright's son) designed this unique glass church in 1946 and has been the site of several celebrity weddings. Most notably Jayne Mansfield in 1958 when she married Mickey Hargitay. Their daughter Mariska Hargitay stars as Cynia Cooper in the TV series "E.R". Other weddings include that of "Beach Boy" Brian Wilson {1995) , Dennis Hopper (1989) and "M.A.S.H's" Radar O'Reilly (Gary Burghoff) in 1971. The Wayfarer's Chapel as also appeared in many films most notably the 1987 film "Innerspace" where the characters played by Meg Ryan & Dennis Quaid are shown exiting the Wayfarer's Chapel and getting into a limousine after their wedding. You can access the Wayfarer's official website at www.wayfarerschapel.org.
You will now be on Palos Verdes Drive South which is the Rancho Palos Verdes district consisting of a bevy of small beach towns including the Royal Palms State Beach. These beaches are small, compact & individual and ideal stopping off points for a few hours or just a break from driving. You now enter San Pedro the largest man made port in the world, which borders Los Angeles Harbor. Shipyards and docks stretch for miles, right to Long Beach. From here you can either drive on to Long Beach or join the 110/405 freeways back North, Western Ave/Figueroa St all the way to Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Coast Highway to Long Beach/Orange County or back the way you came.
Long Beach.
The last of the beaches in LA County and one of the largest with over 5 miles of sandy beach. Long Beach is actually a beachside city of vast proportions with its own airport and many major attractions including the "Queen Mary". Everything is available here including trips to Catalina Island, and Free Passport shuttle around downtown and the waterfront. For a more detailed view of Long Beach visit the official website at www.golongbeach.org
2007-09-26 03:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by 777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-04-24 22:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disneyland, if theyve never been to Disneyworld. Take them to downtown LA, its pretty interesting. Museums, Disney Concert Hall.
For dinner you should go to the Bonaventure Hotel at the very top floor. and then go to the rotating bar one floor down. You get to see all of Downtown LA from there.
2007-09-26 03:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by JEMJEM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can do the "tourist" thing. Take them to the walk of fame in Hollywood, Universal City Walk, Downtown Disney .... do they like sports? Maybe a game somewhere.
2007-09-25 18:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by mrs.darkbladez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to... www.seemyla.com
2007-09-25 22:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by kingsley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋