Visiting LA / Southern Cali

ASAP · 11-06-2016, 10:05 AM

I have some time off and want to do an impromptu trip to LA... havent been in a good 10 years or so. Is anyone very familiar with the area? Whats a central area to stay in? I definitely plan on spending time in Malibu, checking out Muscle beach, the usual Beverly Hills and so forth...

Any recommendations on what to see / do? and what is a central area to stay in to have good access too these places?

Thanks Ahead

PoorLurker · 11-06-2016, 11:52 AM

What are your hobbies and interests? What types of cuisine do you like?

How long are you staying and which dates?

Where are you visiting from?

cruisingdownthestreet · 11-06-2016, 03:40 PM

we have a rich guy wanting to do rich people things:

museum:
la brea tar pit
LA museum of art
getty center
california science center, african american museum, natural history (all at USC)

amusement park:
six flags
disneyland
knott's berry farm

super fine, upscale af dining:
mid city
beverly hills

gay scene:
west hollywood

sports:
clippers
kings
lakers
rams
dodgers (season ended)

everything else:
catalina island
High Rooftop Lounge
The Standard Downtown LA
LA auto show coming up later in the month.
strip clubs near LAX on sepulveda

ASAP · 11-06-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

What are your hobbies and interests? What types of cuisine do you like?

How long are you staying and which dates?

Where are you visiting from?

All types of cuisines... honestly my hobbies and interests are so varied that I don't even know where to begin. I guess I want to see the "it" scene in LA... the usual beverly hills, malibu, the beaches, rodeo dr., hollywood and so forth are on the list... i was wondering if anyone knew any secrets or special places locals know about. Coming within a week or 2 (if I decide), from South FL.

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Originally Posted by cruisingdownthestreet

we have a rich guy wanting to do rich people things:

museum:
la brea tar pit
LA museum of art
getty center
california science center, african american museum, natural history (all at USC)

amusement park:
six flags
disneyland
knott's berry farm

super fine, upscale af dining:
mid city
beverly hills

gay scene:
west hollywood

sports:
clippers
kings
lakers
rams
dodgers (season ended)

everything else:
catalina island
High Rooftop Lounge
The Standard Downtown LA
LA auto show coming up later in the month.
strip clubs near LAX on sepulveda

Normal guy interested in normal guy stuff... but occasionally like hood stuff and occasionally likes high end stuff... i appreciate all of your recommendations, I am interested in everything from Compton to Beverly Hills (

)... if someone asked me what to do in Miami, I would provide all levels of fun.

hongsc · 11-06-2016, 06:03 PM

Sunset and Hollywood area for night life
Strip Club 4Play (skip LAX area)

Food
Crustacean
Sushi Zo
Sasabune
Sush Gen
Lawry's
Cut
Mastro
Catch

Chinatown
Little Tokyo
Silverlake

Malibu
Malibu Seafood
Grom Gelato

Street food
McDonald's on Olympic Blvd. near downtown LA. It's 4 to 5 blocks of non-stop street food, drinks etc.

A lot of good local breweries if you like craft beer from downtown LA to Torrance. Tons of options.

California Market Center for cheap fashion
Grand Central Market

The Grove
Americana

UglyBuzzard · 11-06-2016, 10:08 PM

Rainbow Bar and Grill is a must. Then, head to south Orange County.

UncleWede · 11-07-2016, 02:53 PM

Lunch at Neptune's Net up PCH. I recommend ordering from the live side of the place, although fish/chips is always good. Weekend is more lively, ton of bikes out front.

Also, another "biker" location is the Rock Store up in the Santa Monica Mountains on Mulholland Drive. Saw Jay Leno up there on his rocket-powered bike once. He lined it up straight, then started the engine, just in case

gtron · 11-08-2016, 05:07 PM

go to K town

BBSTR · 11-08-2016, 07:10 PM

Just make sure you stop at In-N-Out for a double-double at least once! This is a must

jmg · 11-08-2016, 08:09 PM

Hit up 71 Above for some upscale dining on top of the tallest skyscraper in downtown LA.
Not cheap, but the view is amazing. I recommend making a reservation.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/71-above-los-angeles-2

Go to Bestia for some of the best food in town IMHO:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bestia-los-angeles

It's also a bit upscale, it's always booked, so reservation is a must. You might get lucky with a late dinner opening up, but it's usually months in advance for primetime. I got lucky and went here with a few hours notice after attending the Emmys and they were able to accommodate because it was after 9. Get the bone marrow, it's like heaven in your mouth.

PoorLurker · 11-09-2016, 08:48 PM

Go to Bestia for some of the best food in town IMHO:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bestia-los-angeles

It's also a bit upscale, it's always booked, so reservation is a must. You might get lucky with a late dinner opening up, but it's usually months in advance for primetime. I got lucky and went here with a few hours notice after attending the Emmys and they were able to accommodate because it was after 9. Get the bone marrow, it's like heaven in your mouth.[/QUOTE]

Was going to say this.

When I went, I think we ordered two bone marrow dishes among like 17 other things, haha.

Go with others who enjoy eating and basically eat the menu.

Reservations are tricky. Worse comes to worst, put it on the list for the next trip.

I don't really know LA very well.

hongsc · 11-10-2016, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gtron

go to K town

For food? Room salon? For Korean girls that club in their 20s, in their 30s.....because they're looking for their Prince Charming one drunk night at a time.

Banana Hammock · 11-10-2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hongsc

For food? Room salon? For Korean girls that club in their 20s, in their 30s.....because they're looking for their Prince Charming one drunk night at a time.

For food and the chance of getting stabbed.

cruisingdownthestreet · 11-10-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BBSTR

Just make sure you stop at In-N-Out for a double-double at least once! This is a must

IN-N-OUT is overrated. tastes like cardboard. id' rather have something from jack in the box.

jmg · 11-10-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisingdownthestreet

IN-N-OUT is overrated. tastes like cardboard. id' rather have something from jack in the box.

blasphemy!!! Del Taco hamburgers blow jack n the crack away. Believe that.

Banana Hammock · 11-10-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisingdownthestreet

IN-N-OUT is overrated. tastes like cardboard. id' rather have something from jack in the box.

The hell is wrong with you?

Arcades · 11-11-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by duck fat

The hell is wrong with you?

He isn't truly a Californian if he hates In-N-Out.

pz619 · 11-13-2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cruisingdownthestreet

IN-N-OUT is overrated. tastes like cardboard. id' rather have something from jack in the box.

You sir, you take your jack in the box and walk right out that door.

cruisingdownthestreet · 11-13-2016, 02:03 PM

ok, you try-hard "gtfo if u don't like innout"

a simple in-n-out hamburger, no cheese, no animal style TASTES LIKE CARDBOARD! deal with it

Banana Hammock · 11-14-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisingdownthestreet

ok, you try-hard "gtfo if u don't like innout"

a simple in-n-out hamburger, no cheese, no animal style TASTES LIKE CARDBOARD! deal with it

Do you smoke? I'm taking cigarettes. No jokes intended.

cruisingdownthestreet · 11-14-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by duck fat

Do you smoke? I'm taking cigarettes. No jokes intended.

no i don't smoke. i don't like in-n-out but i had one for lunch even though it tastes like carboard.

Aatish · 11-14-2016, 04:30 PM

Do you own a 6-4? Do you jock bitches and slap hoes?

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PoorLurker Custom User Title 1139 Rep 675 Posts Drives: a bicycle Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Go to Bestia for some of the best food in town IMHO: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bestia-los-angeles It's also a bit upscale, it's always booked, so reservation is a must. You might get lucky with a late dinner opening up, but it's usually months in advance for primetime. I got lucky and went here with a few hours notice after attending the Emmys and they were able to accommodate because it was after 9. Get the bone marrow, it's like heaven in your mouth.[/QUOTE] Was going to say this. When I went, I think we ordered two bone marrow dishes among like 17 other things, haha. Go with others who enjoy eating and basically eat the menu. Reservations are tricky. Worse comes to worst, put it on the list for the next trip. I don't really know LA very well.
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