Wife and I are coming to Southern California mid February - who will be around?
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The plans have been finalized:
Saturday February 11th arrive in Yuma AZ around 2PM whatever time zone Yuma is in
Drive straight to Dan Diego
Monday February 13th drive to San Felipe Mexico
Thursday February 16th drive to L.A. from San Felipe - arrive around 9PM is the plan
So, if you are in the area and want to meet for drinks / dinner, whatever let me know
I have the L.A. hotel choices narrowed down to these - Any advice or info on any of these is appreciated.
Saturday February 11th arrive in Yuma AZ around 2PM whatever time zone Yuma is in
Drive straight to Dan Diego
Monday February 13th drive to San Felipe Mexico
Thursday February 16th drive to L.A. from San Felipe - arrive around 9PM is the plan
So, if you are in the area and want to meet for drinks / dinner, whatever let me know
I have the L.A. hotel choices narrowed down to these - Any advice or info on any of these is appreciated.
Marina Del Rey Hotel - $300
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292
Chamberlain West Hollywood - $561
1000 Westmount Drive West Hollywood, California 90069
Roof top pool
Le Meridien Beverly Hills $630
465 S La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills , Los Angeles, 90048
Best Western Beverly Pavilion Hotel $450
9360 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California, 90212-3134, US
Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel - $300
1911 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA, 91506
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport - $317
9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
L.A.'s top five tap houses beer bar ..tempting
Hyatt West Hollywood - $570
8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
Roof top pool
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport - $300
6225 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
Maybe too close to the airport
The Westin Los Angeles Airport - $387
5400 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045
Spa suite available with spa outside on the patio
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza - $710
2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California, USA
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles - $374
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA 90071-2607
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles Airport - $417
6101 West Century Boulevard, California 90045
Hollywood Roosevelt - $645
7000 HOLLYWOOD BLVD HOLLYWOOD CA 90028
Birthplace of the Academy Awards
The Grafton On Sunset - $577
8462 West Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069-1935
Clarion Hotel LAX - $273
5249 W Century Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292
Chamberlain West Hollywood - $561
1000 Westmount Drive West Hollywood, California 90069
Roof top pool
Le Meridien Beverly Hills $630
465 S La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills , Los Angeles, 90048
Best Western Beverly Pavilion Hotel $450
9360 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California, 90212-3134, US
Safari Inn, a Coast Hotel - $300
1911 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA, 91506
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport - $317
9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
L.A.'s top five tap houses beer bar ..tempting
Hyatt West Hollywood - $570
8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
Roof top pool
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport - $300
6225 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
Maybe too close to the airport
The Westin Los Angeles Airport - $387
5400 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045
Spa suite available with spa outside on the patio
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza - $710
2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California, USA
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles - $374
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA 90071-2607
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles Airport - $417
6101 West Century Boulevard, California 90045
Hollywood Roosevelt - $645
7000 HOLLYWOOD BLVD HOLLYWOOD CA 90028
Birthplace of the Academy Awards
The Grafton On Sunset - $577
8462 West Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069-1935
Clarion Hotel LAX - $273
5249 W Century Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045
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I was in town the first week of December on business didnt really have time to socialize. This time the wife is coming along (see avatar) for a short vacation. First part of the week is business in San Felipe Mexico.
February 15 19
We have not picked a hotel yet, so far leaning towards west L.A. / Beverly Hills area since its right in the middle of some of the things we want to do. If you have any suggestions, please share them.
So far the only items on the agenda are:
1. Drive Mulholland Drive (In December I only did a portion of it, started in the middle).
2. Visit the observatory from Rebel Without a Cause I understand it might not be open, Im hoping we can still go up there.
3. Lorelei wants to hike up to the Hollywood sign
4. Go to the Grand Star Jazz Club
5. Maybe take a day trip to the site of James Deans accident
6. Maybe Universal Studios
7. Shop (the wife is coming)
So, if anyone is around during this time, let me know, I am willing to drive almost anywhere.
Here is another thread I started about things we might do while in L.A.
https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topic/245611-any-l-a-residents-see-the-movie-collateral-or-the-original-gone-in-60-seconds.html
February 15 19
We have not picked a hotel yet, so far leaning towards west L.A. / Beverly Hills area since its right in the middle of some of the things we want to do. If you have any suggestions, please share them.
So far the only items on the agenda are:
1. Drive Mulholland Drive (In December I only did a portion of it, started in the middle).
2. Visit the observatory from Rebel Without a Cause I understand it might not be open, Im hoping we can still go up there.
3. Lorelei wants to hike up to the Hollywood sign
4. Go to the Grand Star Jazz Club
5. Maybe take a day trip to the site of James Deans accident
6. Maybe Universal Studios
7. Shop (the wife is coming)
So, if anyone is around during this time, let me know, I am willing to drive almost anywhere.
Here is another thread I started about things we might do while in L.A.
https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topic/245611-any-l-a-residents-see-the-movie-collateral-or-the-original-gone-in-60-seconds.html
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H-P... Re: #7 - you, too, can shop in Anaheim, @ 928 Int'l.;
#5 - take the time to eat lunch at the Jack Ranch cafe,
east of Paso Robles, right there at the memorial -
good food.
Don't forget the Petersen Museum.
G'luck.
#5 - take the time to eat lunch at the Jack Ranch cafe,
east of Paso Robles, right there at the memorial -
good food.
Don't forget the Petersen Museum.
G'luck.
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You know Randy's going to move this don't you ??? Have fun. Mid winter in SoCal...I'm so jealous. (more ways than one..your "significant other", is quite fine)...Have ALOT of fun.
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I'd love to meet you and the wife Hacker. I'm in San Diego, but update us as the time gets closer.
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Is Loralei and your wife two different people?
In case you didn't know, I think you can ride up to the Hollywood sign on horseback. That would probably get you more pimp points and be esier on the tootsies.
Have fun
In case you didn't know, I think you can ride up to the Hollywood sign on horseback. That would probably get you more pimp points and be esier on the tootsies.
Have fun
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You know Randy's going to move this don't you ???
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It becomes almost instinctive with these sort of posts... He's on his "break"...right now. Believe me, it'll be deemed OT. In the words of the supergroup Metallica..."SAD BUT TRUE".
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As soon as Keith Widom ,Dan Bise,Dr Bob and the SOCAL guys see this odds are there will be a special 928 gathering. Walking Rodeo Dr in Beverly Hills is an interesting cultural experience but potentially $$$ . Dropping south into Orange County Newport Beach, Laguna is worth seeing (the OC )and South Coast Plaza shopping center (Costa Mesa) is the highest grossing mall in the US as I recall with all the high line stores and Sears, go figure
. You want to drive Hwy 1 to Malibu north from Santa Monica. I would probably not stay in Beverly Hills unless someone else was paying the bill.
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[QUOTE=Hacker-Pschorr]I was in town the first week of December on business didnt really have time to socialize. This time the wife is coming along (see avatar) for a short vacation. First part of the week is business in San Felipe Mexico.
February 15 19
We have not picked a hotel yet, so far leaning towards west L.A. / Beverly Hills area since its right in the middle of some of the things we want to do. If you have any suggestions, please share them.
So far the only items on the agenda are:
1. Drive Mulholland Drive (In December I only did a portion of it, started in the middle).
2. Visit the observatory from Rebel Without a Cause I understand it might not be open, Im hoping we can still go up there.
3. Lorelei wants to hike up to the Hollywood sign
4. Go to the Grand Star Jazz Club
5. Maybe take a day trip to the site of James Deans accident
6. Maybe Universal Studios
7. Shop (the wife is coming)
So, if anyone is around during this time, let me know, I am willing to drive almost anywhere.
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Everybody has opinions on hotels, and there's a bunch to choose from. Prices in your target area can get quite impressive, along with the address. I use the Renaissance on Hollywood blvd. Tell them you are with IBM, and the rate is around $180/nite. If you ask nice, they may give you a room on 19 or 20 with a view of city lights. Lots of shopping nearby, all the attractions are close (Graumann's Chinese theatre is next door).
As for museums, the Petersen is okay, but for real car nuts, the Nethercutt collection is much better. You need a invitation to get in, but it's worth the hassle. Contact them now for a tour in Feb.
If you're of the thrill ride catagory, Six Flags in Valencia is the best in the world. For a nice drive, better than Mulholland, go up the front side of Big Bear mtn, and down the back side to Wrightwood. Lots of twisties, so don't do it on a full stomach.
San Diego is a great side trip, about two hours south. Beaches, golf, Sea World, Old Town, etc. Mexico is a bit further, but bypass Tijauna and go down the coast to Ensenada. Stop on the way for lobster at about 1/4 the cost of US meal and come back after midnight when the crossing is quiet.
Doc
February 15 19
We have not picked a hotel yet, so far leaning towards west L.A. / Beverly Hills area since its right in the middle of some of the things we want to do. If you have any suggestions, please share them.
So far the only items on the agenda are:
1. Drive Mulholland Drive (In December I only did a portion of it, started in the middle).
2. Visit the observatory from Rebel Without a Cause I understand it might not be open, Im hoping we can still go up there.
3. Lorelei wants to hike up to the Hollywood sign
4. Go to the Grand Star Jazz Club
5. Maybe take a day trip to the site of James Deans accident
6. Maybe Universal Studios
7. Shop (the wife is coming)
So, if anyone is around during this time, let me know, I am willing to drive almost anywhere.
QUOTE]
Everybody has opinions on hotels, and there's a bunch to choose from. Prices in your target area can get quite impressive, along with the address. I use the Renaissance on Hollywood blvd. Tell them you are with IBM, and the rate is around $180/nite. If you ask nice, they may give you a room on 19 or 20 with a view of city lights. Lots of shopping nearby, all the attractions are close (Graumann's Chinese theatre is next door).
As for museums, the Petersen is okay, but for real car nuts, the Nethercutt collection is much better. You need a invitation to get in, but it's worth the hassle. Contact them now for a tour in Feb.
If you're of the thrill ride catagory, Six Flags in Valencia is the best in the world. For a nice drive, better than Mulholland, go up the front side of Big Bear mtn, and down the back side to Wrightwood. Lots of twisties, so don't do it on a full stomach.
San Diego is a great side trip, about two hours south. Beaches, golf, Sea World, Old Town, etc. Mexico is a bit further, but bypass Tijauna and go down the coast to Ensenada. Stop on the way for lobster at about 1/4 the cost of US meal and come back after midnight when the crossing is quiet.
Doc
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go shopping in rodeo drive
sorry I can not join you
my son was for 2 years in university san diego, I managed to organise 4 visits _ only interested in his wellbeing of course - gaslight district was good
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met a nice lady who was an officer in the navy, video is for sale
sorry I can not join you
my son was for 2 years in university san diego, I managed to organise 4 visits _ only interested in his wellbeing of course - gaslight district was good
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met a nice lady who was an officer in the navy, video is for sale
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San Diego. Ah, San Diego. 75 and breezy in Solana Beach at my office right now. Sunset out on the pacific in about 2 hours.