Visiting LA

[KnightofNi]

It looks like I will be heading out that way for the 4th of july. (7/1-7/5)

any suggestions for things to do/places to see that are not so touristy? (though there will be some super touristy things that are done)
How is the public transport system there since i have no desire to drive in that city. 

I'll be going to a soccer game on the 4th, so i'll watch fireworks from there.

[Privateer]

"LA" covers a pretty huge area.  Do you know where abouts you'll be?

[Speeddog]

+1.
Yah, what most folks think of as "LA" is about 40x40 miles.

For the most part, public transportation sucks.

What kind of 'non touristy' stuff are you interested in?

[KnightofNi]

didn't realize it was quite so big....
well, for reference, I'll be going to the home depot center but i'm not sure where in the city i would be staying. preferably something that is close by, but not in areas I hear mentioned in rap songs.

[elyse]

didn't realize it was quite so big....
well, for reference, I'll be going to the home depot center but i'm not sure where in the city i would be staying. preferably something that is close by, but not in areas I hear mentioned in rap songs.

what? you got a problem with south central? compton? east la? didnt realize you were such a scaredy cat 

[elyse]

home depot center is in carson ca, which is about 20 miles south of la. you are closer to torrance or redondo beach than you are la. torrance is about 7 miles west of carson & redondo beach is about 10 miles west of it... no clue about public transit..for me, when im in that area, its allllll about the beach

[KnightofNi]

what? you got a problem with south central? compton? east la? didnt realize you were such a scaredy cat  

I've lived in some rough areas. i prefer not to put myself in the situation if at all possible. 

I'll look up hotels towards the beach and plan on cabbing it.

[Speeddog]

May want to look at a cheapo rental car.

I've not taken many cabs here in LA, but they always seem to be *really* expensive.

[Grampa]

Bakersfield is not so far away

[lawbreaker]

Stay in Downtown Long Beach.... there's Pine Ave ( restaurants, clubs, cigar lounge etc..) , The "Pike" has been revitalizrd.. there's the Queen Mary, the Aquarium, Beachwood BBQ- Killer food and Local Brew ( not to be missed  )

Not too far from Carson and you can prolly take the Metro rail to get to the Home Depot Center..



The southbay area (Redondo/ Manhattan/Hermosa, El Segundo area) is also an option... beach towns

[monster monkey]

Don't forget the Auld Dubliner on Pine, great little spot 

[lawbreaker]

... and Congregation Ale house

[monster monkey]

... and Congregation Ale house

BOOM

[KnightofNi]

Bakersfield is not so far away

Trust me, I know. 

Stay in Downtown Long Beach.... there's Pine Ave ( restaurants, clubs, cigar lounge etc..) , The "Pike" has been revitalizrd.. there's the Queen Mary, the Aquarium, Beachwood BBQ- Killer food and Local Brew ( not to be missed  )

Not too far from Carson and you can prolly take the Metro rail to get to the Home Depot Center..



The southbay area (Redondo/ Manhattan/Hermosa, El Segundo area) is also an option... beach towns

WOOT! thanks, this is what I'm looking for...where the good food and bars are. lol