Road Trip

[mosho93]

Hey guys, don't usually post in here but my room mate and myself are taking a road trip in your direction and just wanted to see what anybody recommends we "see" or visit while we are out there.

Our itinerary goes as planned;

-Eau Claire, WI to Flagstaff, AZ to see family for a day
-Next day Flagstaff to Vegas for a couple days
-Vegas to LA area to see more family for a day or two
-LA up to SF to see where my roommate was originally from (he moved to WI very young).

Going to see Alcatraz while we are in SF but not really sure what to hit up while we are in LA/Hemet area. I know there are all the beaches, but what are "safe" and fun nightlife areas while we are there. Don't want to find ourselves in the wrong neighborhoods and wheels missing when we get to our car.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

If you want to see about meeting up you can reach me at 949-330-9444.

Huntington Beach is Nice to go to along with Balboa Beach and Balboa Island.

In LA you can go to Pinks HotDogs. Theres a line any time.

Theres the Peterson Car Museum: Link

Theres always Disneyland, Knotts and Magic Mountain.

LA does tend to have quite a few bad areas, you know it when you are there.

 

[mosho93]

I think we will be staying near Manhattan beach while we are there. I've always heard good things about Barney's Beanery, maybe hit that up.

 

[fdogg96]

Santa Monica- Santa Monica Pier, beach, 3rd Street Promenade (shopping center), Fred Segal, cruise on PCH to Malibu

Malibu-Mulholland Drive canyon cruise; Neptune' Net (food), Pepperdine University,

Venice Beach- beach aka Muscle Beach and boardwalk, Gold's Gym where Gov. Arnold used to work out at; lots of gifts shop on the boardwalk; General Tzos Chinese Food; tatoo parlours

Hollywood-Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood & Highland shopping center, Hollywood Wax Museum, rock tshirt stores, Madam Whateverthefuckingnameis Wax Museum, Walk of Fame, a few music venues

West Hollywood (western most non-*** end)-Sunset Blvd-Rock Bottom Bar, The Viper Room, The Rainbow, Hustler Store, The Whiskey-a Go-Go, Carney's, House of Blues, The Laugh Factory, Mel's 24 Hr Diner.

Fairfax District- Domiano's NY Pizza, Canter's Deli & Bakery, The Grove (Mall) & Farmer's Market, CBS Studios

Wilshire District-Museum Row-Perterson's Auto Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Museum of Contemporary Art, LA County Museum of Art and a few others.

Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)- Trendy shopping strip; vintage clothing etc

Westwood-UCLA Hammer Museum, UCLA, Westwood Blvd; Jerry's Famous Deli;The Getty Museum

Sunset Blvd-Cruse from Hollywood through the hills of Beverly Hills, Westwood, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades?, to Malibu..kinda like a roadcourse.

Downtown LA-Fashion district, Staples Center, LA Convention Center

Beverly Hills-Tail Ole' Pup Hot Dogs, Beverly Center, Rodeo Drive

Thats all I can think of.

 

[jedhead]

I don't have any other places to recommend since most have been mentioned. However if you want to drive a challenging road on your way up to the San Francisco/Bay Area, I highly recommend driving on CA58 from I-5 at Buttonwillow to Pacific Coast Hwy at San Luis Obisbo. Then continue on PCH through Carmel and Santa Cruz. The road and scenery is amongst the best. If you have time, you can stop by and see the Hearst Castle.

Bob

 

[AREA 91]

If you want to see about meeting up you can reach me at 949-330-9444.

Huntington Beach is Nice to go to along with Balboa Beach and Balboa Island.

In LA you can go to Pinks HotDogs. Theres a line any time.

Theres the Peterson Car Museum: Link

Theres always Disneyland, Knotts and Magic Mountain.

LA does tend to have quite a few bad areas, you know it when you are there.

If you are a car nut, I highly recomend going to the Peterson Museum.