FlaSoxxJim Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Heading to LA next weekend for a conference and then a mini vacation with Mrs. FlaSoxx. My to do list is filled up with museums, food, and cocktail bars, but I assume there's a thng or two on my list I might be missing. Thinking about doing a day and maybe an overnight on Catalina, the standard tourist bus and/or walking tours, Hollywood hills, Rodeo Drive, etc. What else should we consider hitting? We're there for 8 days and though I'm in a conference for the first half of that I have evenings free to play. Thanks for any insights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 You're going to be disappointed with the tourist bus/walking tours, more than likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Go an hour south to San Diego and you will be much happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 There are a number of quality restaurants that can be found throughout the area. Interested in a Dodger game or an Angel game? Or you could hit up a scalper and try a Laker game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I really enjoy Universal studios there because I am a big kid but I know you have that stuff down in Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 If you want some argentinian food, go to this place called lala's jim. Its real good. I'll write up something more descript for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ May 12, 2010 -> 03:14 PM) I really enjoy Universal studios there because I am a big kid but I know you have that stuff down in Florida. Universal Studios Hollywood is absolute crap as a theme park. There's probably more "actually used in movies" stuff, but otherwise...it's craptackular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 12, 2010 -> 02:16 PM) Universal Studios Hollywood is absolute crap as a theme park. There's probably more "actually used in movies" stuff, but otherwise...it's craptackular. I know its not one of the better ones...I really do. I think I just had such a good time there when I went that I didnt notice all its flaws. The Simpsons ride was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 12, 2010 -> 02:16 PM) If you want some argentinian food, go to this place called lala's jim. Its real good. I'll write up something more descript for you. This is one of your favorite cities in the world soooo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 We have the theme parke here, sure, but Disneyland still has some allure as the first one with some history. Probably no time to hit it though. San Diego we might be able to pull off. Anybody have any thoughts on Catalina Island? Mariners are in town to play the Angels while we're there, but probably going to pass due to time constraints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 12, 2010 -> 03:16 PM) If you want some argentinian food, go to this place called lala's jim. Its real good. I'll write up something more descript for you. Yumm. Good beef I assume? Anybody ever go to the Stinking Rose out there? Interesting looking garlic themed restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot7 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ May 12, 2010 -> 12:25 PM) Yumm. Good beef I assume? Anybody ever go to the Stinking Rose out there? Interesting looking garlic themed restaurant. It's REALLY expensive, and I found the food just okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot7 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Good restaurants: Bossa Nova (Brazilian) on Sunset and also Robertson. BJ's Pizza in Westwood and also Burbank. lots of good sushi places too. As for sights, apart from touristy things, see the Griffith Observatory and the LA County Museum of Art (on Wilshire). Worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (SHIPPS @ May 12, 2010 -> 12:20 PM) This is one of your favorite cities in the world soooo.... Whoa, whoa, I f***ing hate LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (longshot7 @ May 12, 2010 -> 03:38 PM) Good restaurants: Bossa Nova (Brazilian) on Sunset and also Robertson. BJ's Pizza in Westwood and also Burbank. lots of good sushi places too. As for sights, apart from touristy things, see the Griffith Observatory and the LA County Museum of Art (on Wilshire). Worth it. The Griffith is at the top of my list ‚ an not just because I'm a Rebel Without a Cause fan. It's a museum conference I'm going to and a behind the scenes at teh Griffith and the Natural History Museum is on the itinerary. Any cocktilians been to the Varnish yet? It's a vintage cocktail bar tucked inside a room at the back of Cole's and it looks unbelievably good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ May 12, 2010 -> 12:24 PM) We have the theme parke here, sure, but Disneyland still has some allure as the first one with some history. Probably no time to hit it though. San Diego we might be able to pull off. Anybody have any thoughts on Catalina Island? Mariners are in town to play the Angels while we're there, but probably going to pass due to time constraints. Catalina isn't that great, but than again I might have different interests than you. Kind of a neat place, but to me nothing real special and it gets boring pretty quickly. I've snorkeled there and camped there and from a camping environment it can be a cool place to go. But to just spend a day there given the short period of time you'll have I definitely wouldn't recommend it. If you are in LA, you'll probably want to do Hollywood (even though I personally think it sucks). In general I think you will be dissapointed by LA. It really isn't that great of a city. Albeit there are some nice options for restaurants and the star thing can be interesting. We don't have any real amazing museums or anything like that and nothing super historic to see. San Diego Zoo/Sea World are kind of cool, famous places. I guess the Getty could be a good thing to see if you like art museums. I can't comment too much cause it isn't really something I'm incredibly interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ May 12, 2010 -> 12:25 PM) Yumm. Good beef I assume? Anybody ever go to the Stinking Rose out there? Interesting looking garlic themed restaurant. I almost went last year but went somewhere else instead. I think its supposed to be pretty good, expensive but good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ May 12, 2010 -> 11:25 AM) Yumm. Good beef I assume? Anybody ever go to the Stinking Rose out there? Interesting looking garlic themed restaurant. Ya, very good. Here's a link with some reviews. Santa Monica Promenade is a cool place to walk around. http://www.yelp.com/biz/lalas-argentine-grill-los-angeles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I hope you aren't flying in to LAX, ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 12, 2010 -> 03:55 PM) I hope you aren't flying in to LAX, ugh. Indeed I am. One of my least favorite airports as well, but usually I've just been on layover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 If I wasn't out in Indy for business, I'd tell you we'd have to catch a game or have a beer together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 The place that invented the french dip sandwich is in downtown LA, cant remember the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 12, 2010 -> 03:52 PM) Ya, very good. Here's a link with some reviews. Santa Monica Promenade is a cool place to walk around. http://www.yelp.com/biz/lalas-argentine-grill-los-angeles Taking the wife for a walk down the 3rd street promenade and Rodeo drive is nice. There's also the LaBrea tar pits and a museum next door to it that interested me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 12, 2010 -> 04:03 PM) If I wasn't out in Indy for business, I'd tell you we'd have to catch a game or have a beer together. That would be cool — another time. QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 12, 2010 -> 05:22 PM) The place that invented the french dip sandwich is in downtown LA, cant remember the name. That's Cole's which is where the Varnish cocktail bar is, so it will certainly be a stop. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 12, 2010 -> 05:54 PM) Taking the wife for a walk down the 3rd street promenade and Rodeo drive is nice. There's also the LaBrea tar pits and a museum next door to it that interested me. Yeah, I've wanted to go to the tar pits since I was like 10 years old, so it will be fun to finally do that. Thanks for all the good suggestions. California folks. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 If you're looking for a bar with some history, Barneys Beanery comes to mind. If you're looking for standard americanized shopping, the Glendale Galleria is quite a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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