Los Angeles/West Coast Travel

[iba7467]

Taking the wife to the west coast this year. Recommendations on things to do. (To make sure this is pool/AZ related) Any AZers want to get together sometime while we are travelling. At the moment, we intend to go to L.A. a couple days and Reno a couple days. We may do San Francisco but kinda depends on what everyone says.

We are travelling May 24 - June 2. Not sure exact days where but definitely flying in and out of LA.

 

[jay helfert]

Come by and say hi when you're in L.A. Dinners on me. PM me with info.

 

[8ballEinstein]

While in LA ...

Go to Hard Times.

(Now that we got the pool thing out of the way, here are some cool places you can take the wife and impress her)

Griffith Park Observatory
Greystone Mansion
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Venice Beach
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
California Science Center
LA Natural History Museum
Hollywood Movie Museum
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

 

[frankncali]

you could get a book back on what to do in California. Not sure I have ever told anyone to go to Reno though when they are in SoCal or NorCal for that matter.

Hearst Castle
Redwoods
A ride up the 101 is always great
Fishermans wharf and china town
plenty of beaches
space shuttle at the california science center in la
Hollyweird
If you have been to Disney World then I would pass on Disneyland
Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz
Yosemite


I am someone that can get lost on the roads less traveled and there are tons of odd spots and fun festivals and other things to do that are not in the mainstream.
You can pan for gold and gems and tons of golf spots.

The net will me your best friend in this one. Lots of good sites or try a AAA office.

 

[iba7467]

Go to Hard Times.

(Now that we got the pool thing out of the way, here are some cool places you can take the wife and impress her)

Griffith Park Observatory
Greystone Mansion
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Venice Beach
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
California Science Center
LA Natural History Museum
Hollywood Movie Museum
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

you could get a book back on what to do in California. Not sure I have ever told anyone to go to Reno though when they are in SoCal or NorCal for that matter.

Hearst Castle
Redwoods
A ride up the 101 is always great
Fishermans wharf and china town
plenty of beaches
space shuttle at the california science center in la
Hollyweird
If you have been to Disney World then I would pass on Disneyland
Golden Gate bridge and Alcatraz
Yosemite


I am someone that can get lost on the roads less traveled and there are tons of odd spots and fun festivals and other things to do that are not in the mainstream.
You can pan for gold and gems and tons of golf spots.

The net will me your best friend in this one. Lots of good sites or try a AAA office.

Thanks. Looks like your recommendations are right in line. I added dates also in case there is anything special going on.

 

[nine_ball6970]

The Getty museum is great if you like museums.

 

[8ballEinstein]

Thanks. Looks like your recommendations are right in line. I added dates also in case there is anything special going on.

I don't think you'll regret adding a few more days to your visit. Usually people try to squeeze in a lot of activities into a handful of days and still end up frustrated they missed a lot of stuff they wanted to see.

Also, you might consider visiting San Diego, the second most popular tourist destination, after Las Vegas.

 

[Banks]

On our road trip last Spring, we stopped at Yosemite for a few days. That's definitely a must-do at one point or another. A little out of the way, so you'd probably want to set aside a full day for that, heading east from Frisco or something early to take in at least some of the sites.

Lunch in the Santa Barbara harbor was pretty nice, too. From there, headed up the 101 to Frisco, another nice drive. You'll pass up the garlic town, too, if you're into that.

Monterey Bay Aquarium was pretty cool. They've got some nice exhibits, San Jose is close and it's a couple of hours south of Frisco.

As was mentioned, San Diego is very nice. Probably about a 2 1/2 drive from L.A. on a nice day. They've got an excellent zoo and wild animal park as well as Sea World. There's also a carrier you can tour, you'll pass, uhh, the San Onofre(?) 'boobs' and will see the sign that warns you for people running across the road. Reminds me of the signs in, I think, Kansas, saying something like 'Hitchhikers may be escapees'.

Around the L.A. area, there's also Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Wild Waves(was that the name?). Oh, and also Universal City Walk is pretty cool, too. There's also the Walk of Fame and Hollywood Blvd.

If you want to get your oohs and aahs on, you can check out the Beverly Hills area or you can go up to Palos Verdes and get a nice view, too. Pacific Palisades is nice and has a view, but many of the nice places are behind walls from what I remember. Up in Palos Verdes, they've got a few look-out spots as well that allow you to see just about the entire city area.. ah, and they've got some nice cliffs above the ocean, some of which are slowly falling into the sea.

Another day trip could be to Catalina Island.

If Venice may be a bit busy for your tastes and you just want to experience some nice beaches, you could stop by Hermosa Beach, which is still 'hip' and kind of busy, but not as packed as Venice.

Tons of stuff to do in Frisco, too. Even with a week or two, you still couldn't manage to do a fraction of the things in either city.

Oh, the Golden Gate Park and the Presidio were pretty cool, too.

 

[lfigueroa]

Taking the wife to the west coast this year. Recommendations on things to do. (To make sure this is pool/AZ related) Any AZers want to get together sometime while we are travelling. At the moment, we intend to go to L.A. a couple days and Reno a couple days. We may do San Francisco but kinda depends on what everyone says.

We are travelling May 24 - June 2. Not sure exact days where but definitely flying in and out of LA.

Dan, I'm from SF and though I haven't lived there in a long time I still get back every few years and can give you a couple of ideas depending on what your interests are. I also spend time in SoCal but don't know that area as well. If you need intel PM me and I'll give you my number to talk.

Lou Figueroa

 

[TATE]

Taking the wife to the west coast this year. Recommendations on things to do. (To make sure this is pool/AZ related) Any AZers want to get together sometime while we are travelling. At the moment, we intend to go to L.A. a couple days and Reno a couple days. We may do San Francisco but kinda depends on what everyone says.

We are travelling May 24 - June 2. Not sure exact days where but definitely flying in and out of LA.

As far as things to do, a lot depends on what you enjoy doing and your budget. For example, in town, Universal Studios and Hollywood are always fun, Beverly Hills, the beach cities. Concerts at Staples downtown. Incredible restaurants second to none too.

Outside of the city, you might want to rent a car and go wine tasting in Santa Barbara, and Paso Robles - I have the perfect winery to stay at with suites, fireplaces, and vineyard views. Further up is Highway 1 and Carmel.


Can you call me tomorrow? I'll shoot you my phone number. I would be happy to take you and your wife around for some sightseeing too.

 

[westcoast]

If you are into old cars, there is a great museum in Sylmar called the Nethercutt Collection. It was free the last time I went. Very cool place

One of the best beaches in the LA area is in northern Malibu- called El Matador Beach- it is somewhat secluded, which makes it very beautiful and serene

 

[easy-e]

On your way to Reno, be sure to swing by Lake Tahoe. It's incredible, especially in the summer. I am from Tahoe, but will be working in Salt Lake City most of the year. There is a small chance I will be around when you come through. If so, I'd love to meet up and hit some balls.

 

[GaryB]

Don't forget that Mark Twain said the "Coldest Winter I ever spent was a Summer in San Francisco." San Francisco is best in Oct & Sept. but is such a beautiful city that anytime is worthwhile. Must go across the Bay to Sausilito and the Muir Woods with the Redwoods is just a short drive.

 

[Baxter]

I think you'd be cheating yourself not to visit San Francisco. Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz, lots of fun touristy things to do.

From LA you can go up 101 somewhat along the coast and check out Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. If you really want to drive along the coast you can drive the legendary Highway 1. You'll spend some time doing it though.

You can go all the way up the coast and check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz, and the only big wave surf spot on the west coast, Mavericks. The 101 will take you straight into San Francisco, and I-80 from there will take you into Reno and through Sacramento.

There's also a lot of good pool rooms on the way...

 

[POVPOOL]

It looks like you've got the tourist thing covered Mikey, but if I'm streaming anything while you're here we'll stick you in the booth or on the stream table...LOL

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