Where to stay in L.A.
Apr 21st 2005, 8:16 pm
#16
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Re: Where to stay in L.A.
Definitely Santa Monica is the way to go. If you don't plan on getting a car (and I can't emphasize enough how much you should get a car), SM is really your best bet too. You can walk down to Venice (really, really close) and wander around all sorts of fun neighborhoods.
With a car you can hop on PCH in SM and cruise up to Malibu. Stop at one of the reasonably cheap beachside restaurants for drinks or a snack (like Dukes) and get up as far as Point Dume, at least, and see the beach. If you feel like a splurge stop at Geoferrys for a drink (don't eat unless you want to blow the budget).
Don't stay downtown whatever you do. Not because of crime or anything, just because it is incredibly boring.
(Yes, I know I am in Texas, but I was living in LA for the last 7 years.)
With a car you can hop on PCH in SM and cruise up to Malibu. Stop at one of the reasonably cheap beachside restaurants for drinks or a snack (like Dukes) and get up as far as Point Dume, at least, and see the beach. If you feel like a splurge stop at Geoferrys for a drink (don't eat unless you want to blow the budget).
Don't stay downtown whatever you do. Not because of crime or anything, just because it is incredibly boring.
(Yes, I know I am in Texas, but I was living in LA for the last 7 years.)
Apr 21st 2005, 8:29 pm
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Re: Where to stay in L.A.
Originally Posted by Eskimo
The one of bare assed brummie drunk you mean 
Apr 21st 2005, 8:35 pm
#18
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Re: Where to stay in L.A.
Rent a car and stay at the Hilton in Huntington beach!
