Things to do/see in Los Angeles?

Airborne · February 22, 2009, 05:10:17 PM

My college is sending me to Los Angeles March 5th-8th for an aerospace engineering project I've been working on all year. I was looking at what the weather would be like first, from what I can tell its going to be about 65-70 degrees? I don't know how much free time I'll have but I've never been to the west coast before so I'd love to see something on the pacific coast. I guess I'd also like to see some of the generic hollywood tourists spots too.

The same week all my other buddys are going to be in Vegas and I was thinking of renting a bike from eagle rider @LAX and then dropping it off at their location in Vegas. It sounds like a good ride, anyone have any other suggestions for doing this? The rates are like $120 bucks a day as far as I can tell.

Much thanks in advance. - Sean

Grampa · February 22, 2009, 05:19:03 PM

Ricks in Santa Monica every Wednesday night

derby · February 22, 2009, 05:20:53 PM

if 300 miles of absolutely straight freeway with no scenery is your idea of a good ride, go for it.

then again, you won't be flatspotting one of your own tires.

Privateer · February 22, 2009, 06:50:08 PM

the weather between the coast and vegas can vary greatly. But yeah, as said above, it's a pretty boring ride. There are better rides in less distance.

Where exactly in "LA" are you going to be? Most of my out-of-state friends think "LA" encompasses everything south of santa barbara, down to camp pendleton, and east to the border. having a better idea will give you more options on rides and/or social/touristy type locations.

That Nice Guy Beck! · February 22, 2009, 06:53:34 PM

go have drinks at chateu marmont

Airborne · February 22, 2009, 06:56:15 PM

Quote from: Privateer on February 22, 2009, 06:50:08 PM
the weather between the coast and vegas can vary greatly. But yeah, as said above, it's a pretty boring ride. There are better rides in less distance.

Where exactly in "LA" are you going to be? Most of my out-of-state friends think "LA" encompasses everything south of santa barbara, down to camp pendleton, and east to the border. having a better idea will give you more options on rides and/or social/touristy type locations.

I'll actually be in LA, don't know which hotel yet but it will be in the city.

The ride might not happen but I wasn't planning on slabing it, maybe taking some extra days to explore other areas then finish in vegas.

Privateer · February 22, 2009, 07:12:45 PM

Quote from: HobokenHooligan on February 22, 2009, 06:56:15 PM
I'll actually be in LA, don't know which hotel yet but it will be in the city.

The ride might not happen but I wasn't planning on slabing it, maybe taking some extra days to explore other areas then finish in vegas.

ACH aka Highway 2 is pretty good too, I'm not sure how far the road goes through tho.

There aren't a lot of options to get to Vegas that don't entail the superslab... maybe go up 14/395 and through death Valley, but I've never done that personally.

andy

lauramonster · February 22, 2009, 07:26:01 PM

let us know where you're staying in LA. The traffic is horrific, and you can spend 50% of your vacation stuck on the highway.

Gus Duc · February 22, 2009, 07:52:15 PM

Yeah let us know where you'll be.... I"m here @ http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/LAXAHHH-Hilton-Los-Angeles-Airport-California/index.do

Let me know if I can help

Gus Duc · February 22, 2009, 08:03:25 PM

Quote from: derby on February 22, 2009, 05:20:53 PM
if 300 miles of absolutely straight freeway with no scenery is your idea of a good ride, go for it.

then again, you won't be flatspotting one of your own tires.

But Derb........ if he's lucky he might run into Randall doing 140 on his 620 Monster...... who would want to miss that

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