Short trip in Los Angeles

Feb 6th, 2017 3:48 pm

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 6th, 2017 3:48 pm

I might stay in Los Angeles for 2 to 3 days more after a business trip, please recommend some must-eat restaurants and must-visit spots. I may spare one day for Disneyland and another day for the Universal Studio, kindly recommend a hotel nearby..

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Feb 6th, 2017 4:22 pm

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MonctonMan: Deal Addict; Oct 25, 2009; 4309 posts; 1330 upvotes; Moncton

Feb 6th, 2017 4:22 pm

I really enjoyed my bike trip from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach. Rented the bike in Santa Monica.

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Feb 6th, 2017 9:14 pm

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dickybird: Deal Addict; Feb 18, 2004; 1139 posts; 394 upvotes; Victoria

Feb 6th, 2017 9:14 pm

http://hearstcastle.org/

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Feb 6th, 2017 9:49 pm

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coolspot: Deal Expert; Oct 6, 2005; 16579 posts; 2296 upvotes

Feb 6th, 2017 9:49 pm

Itsasony wrote: ↑ I might stay in Los Angeles for 2 to 3 days more after a business trip, please recommend some must-eat restaurants and must-visit spots. I may spare one day for Disneyland and another day for the Universal Studio, kindly recommend a hotel nearby..

I would rent a car and drive the Pacific Highway to Santa Monic - it's very nice drive. Preferably a convertible with the top down

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Feb 7th, 2017 2:53 pm

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AlexiRos: Member; Jul 12, 2015; 328 posts; 110 upvotes

Feb 7th, 2017 2:53 pm

You definitely need to rent a car when in LA if you want to visit a lot of places.

I 2nd the suggestion to drive the PCH to Santa Monica, and then continue on to Malibu. Stop at the Malibu Country Mart and see if you can bump into any TV/movie stars. The drive is beautiful.

Go check out one or both of the Getty museums.

The Griffiths Observatory is nice at night.

Try out Umami Burgers for a different take on the burger. Joan's on Third is a great deli in West Hollywood.

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Feb 7th, 2017 5:04 pm

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poleman: Deal Addict; Nov 10, 2015; 2243 posts; 853 upvotes; Monte Creek, BC

Feb 7th, 2017 5:04 pm

A few days ago I would have recommended the Anaheim White House Restaurant. But it burned down two days ago.

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Feb 8th, 2017 10:15 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 8th, 2017 10:15 am

MonctonMan wrote: ↑ I really enjoyed my bike trip from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach. Rented the bike in Santa Monica.

Thank you, will definitely go there!

Feb 8th, 2017 10:15 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 8th, 2017 10:15 am

dickybird wrote: ↑ http://hearstcastle.org/

Thank you!

Feb 8th, 2017 10:16 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 8th, 2017 10:16 am

coolspot wrote: ↑ I would rent a car and drive the Pacific Highway to Santa Monic - it's very nice drive. Preferably a convertible with the top down

Sounds fun, will definitely look for a convertible! Thank you!

Feb 8th, 2017 10:19 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 8th, 2017 10:19 am

AlexiRos wrote: ↑ You definitely need to rent a car when in LA if you want to visit a lot of places.

I 2nd the suggestion to drive the PCH to Santa Monica, and then continue on to Malibu. Stop at the Malibu Country Mart and see if you can bump into any TV/movie stars. The drive is beautiful.

Go check out one or both of the Getty museums.

The Griffiths Observatory is nice at night.

Try out Umami Burgers for a different take on the burger. Joan's on Third is a great deli in West Hollywood.

Thank you, will add all of them to my itinerary.

Feb 8th, 2017 10:19 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 8th, 2017 10:19 am

poleman wrote: ↑ A few days ago I would have recommended the Anaheim White House Restaurant. But it burned down two days ago.

OMG, so sad!

Feb 9th, 2017 11:11 pm

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phuviano: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2005; 3123 posts; 763 upvotes; Vaughan

Feb 9th, 2017 11:11 pm

I really enjoyed this place called the yardstick, I think that's what it was called. It was located outside the staples center. I not sure what type of food you typically eating, but its more like a moxie's/earl's/milestone's restaurant type. Also over 100 beers on tap, if you're in to that.

If you have time, drive to San Diego. Much nicer than LA imo. its 2 hours away. I really liked the SD zoo. Much much better than the Toronto zoo. I think you could also do whale watching down there.

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Feb 10th, 2017 1:20 am

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NCT127: Banned; Feb 8, 2017; 54 posts; 31 upvotes

Feb 10th, 2017 1:20 am

I recommend Hearst Castle as well, as well as 6 flags or knotts berry farm. I've been there personally and it's great.
Def try the mex food there. Can't get it legit up here.

Feb 10th, 2017 10:53 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 10th, 2017 10:53 am

phuviano wrote: ↑ I really enjoyed this place called the yardstick, I think that's what it was called. It was located outside the staples center. I not sure what type of food you typically eating, but its more like a moxie's/earl's/milestone's restaurant type. Also over 100 beers on tap, if you're in to that.

If you have time, drive to San Diego. Much nicer than LA imo. its 2 hours away. I really liked the SD zoo. Much much better than the Toronto zoo. I think you could also do whale watching down there.

Googled, could not find Yardstick though....

Feb 10th, 2017 10:54 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 10th, 2017 10:54 am

NCT127 wrote: ↑ I recommend Hearst Castle as well, as well as 6 flags or knotts berry farm. I've been there personally and it's great.
Def try the mex food there. Can't get it legit up here.

Thank you! NCT127

Feb 11th, 2017 1:46 am

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phuviano: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2005; 3123 posts; 763 upvotes; Vaughan

Feb 11th, 2017 1:46 am

Itsasony wrote: ↑ Googled, could not find Yardstick though....

Sorry i went 4 years ago, so it was hard to remember. I googled it. Its actually called "yard house".

http://m.yardhouse.com/locations/ca/los ... -live/8321

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Mar 16th, 2017 9:38 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Mar 16th, 2017 9:38 am

Finally, business trip set for April. Unfortunately, not enough time to drive around. Not even visiting the Mickey Mouse!

Any more recommendation for dinner?

Mar 18th, 2017 5:22 pm

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MrMom: Deal Addict; Aug 17, 2008; 4737 posts; 4098 upvotes

Mar 18th, 2017 5:22 pm

The "Worth It - Buzzfeed" video's provide some suggestions's. e.g https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... _U9eIKyk3o

Mar 18th, 2017 9:48 pm

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TrevorK: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2001; 16622 posts; 6883 upvotes

Mar 18th, 2017 9:48 pm

Itsasony wrote: ↑ Finally, business trip set for April. Unfortunately, not enough time to drive around. Not even visiting the Mickey Mouse! Any more recommendation for dinner?

You might want to post where you are staying - traffic in LA is horrible around dinner time and it might be unrealistic to suggest a destination in Santa Monica if you are staying in Glendale.

Mar 20th, 2017 11:42 am

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Itsasony [OP]: Newbie; Feb 9, 2015; 46 posts; 4 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Mar 20th, 2017 11:42 am

TrevorK wrote: ↑ You might want to post where you are staying - traffic in LA is horrible around dinner time and it might be unrealistic to suggest a destination in Santa Monica if you are staying in Glendale.

Thank you for your suggestion, I will be staying in the industrial area (people from LA told me) at Buena Park. Any suggestion?