Things to see and do in LA ?? - GoFuckYourself.com

Butrflied · 04-29-2004, 09:44 AM

Next month I'm making my first trip ever to LA (infact its my first trip to California) .. I'll only be there for a long weekend, but I'd like to catch as much as I can .. what are some of your favorite "Must Not Miss" places in LA?

Juicy D. Links · 04-29-2004, 09:45 AM

the strip clubs

Butrflied · 04-29-2004, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
the strip clubs

I'll save the strip clubs for my visit to NY ..

Peter Romero · 04-29-2004, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
the strip clubs

In my living room.

Sly_RJ · 04-29-2004, 09:54 AM

Find a taco shop and get a carne asada burrito. One of the best foods ever. I used to live by a taco shop and got them all the time. I moved out of the ghetto though so now there's no nearby taco shops.

Shit now I crave a nice thick and juicy carne asada burrito smothered with salsa fresca and guacemole...

TDF · 04-29-2004, 09:56 AM

http://www.kinseylaw.com/other/lathings.html

Butrflied · 04-29-2004, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ
Find a taco shop and get a carne asada burrito. One of the best foods ever. I used to live by a taco shop and got them all the time. I moved out of the ghetto though so now there's no nearby taco shops.

Shit now I crave a nice thick and juicy carne asada burrito smothered with salsa fresca and guacemole...

Sly that sounds soo good I'm running out for a burrito right now .. Mexican food is my favorite, I will def. keep my eye out for a place out there.

Hustler DJ · 04-29-2004, 10:00 AM

Taco stands -- totally concur. The sit-down joints don't suck either -- my fave is El Coyote up on Beverly (or is it 3rd?)...

Other eats:
* Tommy's for a greasy double chili cheeseburger/hangover reliever
* Pink's (La Brea @ Melrose) for the best damn hot dogs on the coast

Other do's:
* Walk along the boardwalk on Venice Beach
* Hike Runyon Canyon
* Fuck all the touristy crap like Dizzyland and Universal Studios
* Stay away from the malls
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Sly_RJ · 04-29-2004, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Butrflied
Sly that sounds soo good I'm running out for a burrito right now .. Mexican food is my favorite, I will def. keep my eye out for a place out there.

You won't have to look too hard. If LA is anything even remotely like SD, there are taco shops EVERYWHERE. Especially in the... umm... less desirable areas of town.

fris · 04-29-2004, 10:01 AM

the viper room :p

Firehorse · 04-29-2004, 10:03 AM

LA is one of my favourite places! Definately Venice Beach, the markets there are fantastic. Hollywood Boulevarde is great for shopping and definately do as many restaraunts as you can, the food is great!

TDF · 04-29-2004, 10:04 AM

http://www.things2doinlosangeles.com...category.19#19

jhauser · 04-29-2004, 10:10 AM

Hit the Gigacrew up they are in LA. I am certain they will be able to tell you some great places.

Kimmykim · 04-29-2004, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
the strip clubs

The ones in LA suck, save that for Vegas ;)

Venice boardwalk and Santa Monica Pier aren't bad, Rodeo Drive for shopping (or hahahahahaha shopping), if it's warm and you want to spend the afternoon doing nothing, go to Manhattan Beach and chill out, and there are a lot of great restaurants out here. You could go to downtown LA on Saturday morning to the fashion district for shopping... grab a meal at one of the Ivy restaurants (hollywood or santa monica) but be prepared to pay 26 bucks for a hamburger... the Getty Museum...

bizmak · 04-29-2004, 10:32 AM

If you can, see everything. Its a nice, long weekend

strip clubs on 1rst place

Kimmykim · 04-29-2004, 10:33 AM

Oh I forgot about the 'ghetto tour' -- you could drive around Inglewood, Compton and S Central ;)

GoNe · 04-29-2004, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ
Find a taco shop and get a carne asada burrito. One of the best foods ever. I used to live by a taco shop and got them all the time. I moved out of the ghetto though so now there's no nearby taco shops.

Shit now I crave a nice thick and juicy carne asada burrito smothered with salsa fresca and guacemole...

Gaaahh you got me drooling..

DreamCumTrue · 04-29-2004, 10:40 AM

the walk of fame

marcu5 · 04-29-2004, 10:42 AM

May I suggest skid row... It's in downtown LA, i can give you exact directions if you agree to go alone at night

bdld · 04-29-2004, 10:46 AM

magic mountain
knotts berry farm
disneyland
the long beach acquarium
universal city walk

axelcat · 04-29-2004, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
the strip clubs

Spearmint rhino

JohnV · 04-29-2004, 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by Kimmykim
The ones in LA suck, save that for Vegas ;)

Venice boardwalk and Santa Monica Pier aren't bad, Rodeo Drive for shopping (or hahahahahaha shopping), if it's warm and you want to spend the afternoon doing nothing, go to Manhattan Beach and chill out, and there are a lot of great restaurants out here. You could go to downtown LA on Saturday morning to the fashion district for shopping... grab a meal at one of the Ivy restaurants (hollywood or santa monica) but be prepared to pay 26 bucks for a hamburger... the Getty Museum...

Kimmykim, true dat regarding Vegas strip clubs v. LA strip clubs. Other than that, AL kicks ass though. Some decent surfing in and around the Malibu area. Santa Monica Pier is cool along with 3rd St. and there are so many great restaurants....damn, I miss that place so much :-(

TDF · 04-29-2004, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by Kimmykim
Oh I forgot about the 'ghetto tour' -- you could drive around Inglewood, Compton and S Central ;)

take a tour on the TDF express

Kimmykim · 04-29-2004, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by toodamnfli
take a tour on the TDF express

Haha, you driving? ;-}}}

You need to come hang out one weekend at the beach, work on your tan and all

Just_Dave · 04-29-2004, 11:24 AM

You can find a lot of action on the sunset strip . Also old town pasadena is a cool place to chill . If the weather is good go down to Manhattan Beach . City walk is a ok place to go to . Hope you have fun here in LA

Butrflied · 04-29-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by Kimmykim
Oh I forgot about the 'ghetto tour' -- you could drive around Inglewood, Compton and S Central ;)

Those actually exist?!?

.. on the subject of tours .. are they worth it? Doing a studio tour or view the homes of the stars kind of thing? I dont think thats what I'd want to spend my afternoon doing .. but if they're really fun it might be worth trying.

Lucy · 04-29-2004, 11:55 AM

I've never been there too

TheGoldenChild · 04-29-2004, 12:05 PM

Well you can call me and I'll take you on the trademarked "KB Tour OF LA"

I do this tour 5 times a year when people come out fro back east-

I go to every location where stars live- to where they died.

Highlights include the OJ SIMPSON neighborhood, Nicole Brown's death scene on Bundy, The Chateau Marmont where Belushi died in Bungalow #3, Falcon's lair, The Manson Murder house on Cielo Dr, PLAYBOY MANSION, The Hollywood Sign, PINKS HOT DOG STAND, all the movie studios- The Ambassador Hotel where Bobby Kennedy bought the farm...Where Marvin Gaye got capped by his old man... Marilyn Monroes house-

The Robert Blake / Bonnie Blaklely murder scene at Vitello's restaurant, the Brady Bunch House, the house form Poltergeist-

The neighborhood where the shot ET- In Granada Hills

and while i the valley a full on tour of all the porn companies and where they are located right next to each other-

and so much more!

I 's also hit Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, a true LA landmark.

Myst · 04-29-2004, 12:06 PM

strip clubs all da way

zzgundamnzz · 04-29-2004, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by Butrflied
Next month I'm making my first trip ever to LA (infact its my first trip to California) .. I'll only be there for a long weekend, but I'd like to catch as much as I can .. what are some of your favorite "Must Not Miss" places in LA?

Hollywood(Take a tour bus)
Universal Studios
Other Movie Studios - They got tours
Disney Land
Magic Mountain
Staples Center (if you're into Basketball)
Dodger Stadium (if you're into baseball)

Butrflied · 04-29-2004, 06:41 PM

Thanks guys!! bump for the night crowd

Floridiot · 04-29-2004, 06:42 PM

rent a limo and go looking for hookers with deep voices

Butrflied · 04-29-2004, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by Floridiot
rent a limo and go looking for hookers with deep voices

Yeah .. thats not my idea of a good time ..

.. any others?? ..

baddog · 04-29-2004, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by Kimmykim
Oh I forgot about the 'ghetto tour' -- you could drive around Inglewood, Compton and S Central ;)

When I took Kitty on it a couple years ago she really seemed to enjoy it

baddog · 04-29-2004, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Butrflied
Those actually exist?!?

.. on the subject of tours .. are they worth it? Doing a studio tour or view the homes of the stars kind of thing? I dont think thats what I'd want to spend my afternoon doing .. but if they're really fun it might be worth trying.

hit me up and I will take you on a tour of LA by Harley, and take you to the cool spots and not the tourist traps

bhutocracy · 04-29-2004, 08:13 PM

Skybar for quiet drinks.

I do wish I did more touristy shit though like see the walk of fame thing and more than a passing look at venice beach... But biz came first.

Tylo · 04-29-2004, 08:16 PM

Ive never been to Cali.. I want to go.

=^..^= · 04-29-2004, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by baddog
When I took Kitty on it a couple years ago she really seemed to enjoy it

Baddog does the best LA tours.
he'll show you where all the richie live right down to the ghetto, fomr the mountains to thebeaches

once you've seen LA with Baddog, you fell like you've really seen the whole place

baddog · 04-29-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by =^..^=
Baddog does the best LA tours.
he'll show you where all the richie live right down to the ghetto, fomr the mountains to thebeaches

once you've seen LA with Baddog, you fell like you've really seen the whole place

I may have to let you start booking tours for me

MicroChick · 04-30-2004, 03:12 PM

Butrflied, tell us what you like? I hate it when friends and relatives come to Los Angeles and expect me to show them around, and they don't tell me what they really want to do.

What KB described sounds like "The Graveline Tours."
http://www.beverlyhillstourism.com/english/tours.htm

It may sound corny, but the most fun I ever had was on this tour. If you are interested in the beach, go to Venice Boardwalk like others metnioned. Also, jump on a boat in Marina del Rey and take a boat tour of the area. Jump on a helicopter and go to Catalina. Go to Watts and see the Watts Tower. If you don't take the Hollywood/Beverly Hills Graveline Tour, then get into a car and drive down Sunset Boulevard from Hollywood to the Beach. Have lunch in Malibu at one of the beachfront restaurants. Go to an outside concert like the Greek. Go to a Dodger or Lakers' game, or check out the Hollywood Racetrack. Go to a TV show and watch it live like Leno or any number of talk shows or game shows. Go to Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard. You always see celebrities there. Check out some of the jazz clubs. Want old Hollywood? Check out Musso Frank's restaurant, in Hollywood, and go to downtown LA and visit ex-mayor Riordan's Restaurant. (what's the name?--it is the oldest restaurant in LA and it never closes iits doors?) Visit Olvera Street for authentic Mexican Food and lots of atmosphere.

But if you could take an extra couple of days, you are a fool if you don't drive up the coast from LA to SF. San Francisco is where you should go. It makes Los Angeles look like a flatland ghetto, which it really is!

DA COAST, DA COAST...........DRIVE TO SAN FRANCISCO

Hustler DJ · 04-30-2004, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by bhutocracy
Skybar for quiet drinks.

Quiet? At Skybar? ?!??!?! Maybe on Tuesday nights at around 7pm...

MicroChick · 04-30-2004, 03:29 PM

The Original Pantry is open 24 hours and located in downtown Los Angeles. It is a great place to stop for a bite after a Laker's game at the Staples Center. The Pantry is at its best for breakfast where the portions are large and the service fast and friendly. Ex-Mayor Richard Riordan owns The Pantry so it is a natural that politicians meet there for power breakfast meetings. The meals are American diner food at bargain prices. Be sure to bring cash because they don't accept credit cards.

877 S. Figueroa St - at 9th St
Downtown LA
213 972-9279
Breakfrast for two: Less than $15
Entrees: $5-15

The Pantry is the first restaurant I visited when I came to LA. It was crowded, and you had to sit at tables with strangers, sorta like Benihana's. The steak I ordered was the largest piece of meat I have ever seen on a plate.

Hustler DJ · 04-30-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by MicroChick
The Original Pantry...

Great call, and great post. Can't believe I'd forgotten about the Pantry. Great, great memories from that place... *sigh*
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Semi-Retired-Dave · 04-30-2004, 03:35 PM

If your into the night club scene, I have hookups at White Lotus.
White Lotus

Let me know if you want to go, and how many and I will get you on the list and make sure they take care of you. Access Hollywood and VH1 rated it number one club in California.

foolio · 04-30-2004, 03:36 PM

while in LA you have to do double anal!

TheJimmy · 04-30-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by Kimmykim
The ones in LA suck, save that for Vegas ;)
... the Getty Museum...

hell yeh to what she said...

btw, how is the new Getty? I've yet to see that one...

ooo ooo oo, I forgot to throw in a recomendation myself...

check out Yamashiros (good Japanese) or Musso & Franks (awesome steak)...

both are kinda historic LA thangs...

Kimmykim · 04-30-2004, 03:39 PM

My best suggestion to you is to play it by ear, after all, who wants to spend their vacation running around trying to cram so much into it you don't really enjoy it?

If it's nice out and you like the beach, hang in Venice or Manhattan for the day, or maybe Hermosa...

If you want to go out and party and sleep late, pick a couple good clubs and do that...

If you want tours, do a little research and pick one for each day you're out here...

One of my friends was out from Phoenix last weekend and all we did was hang out in Venice (I live here so that's a good reason we stayed around here) -- did some kayaking out of the marina and at the beach, did a little shopping on the boardwalk, a couple bike rides around the immediate area, and spent plenty of time hanging out and relaxing, since the last time she was out here it was for mine and Aly's bday party weekend and all we pretty much did was go out that weekend.

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 04-30-2004, 03:44 PM

Ya can always wait for an earth quake

They fun

Pornwolf · 04-30-2004, 03:54 PM

Kimmy's right play it by ear.

KB is also right, Roscoes Chicken and Waffles is a must. The Hollywood & Gower location is the best bet.

Like Jimmy said check out Yamashiro's in the Hollywood Hills. It's pretty good multi-Asian food but the view is absolutely awesome. If you don't want the view but just want a bit of Chinese check out Genghis Cohens.

3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica on a Saturday afternoon is always a favorite. Then you can hit the pier at dusk and watch the Sunset.

Universal Citywalk has a bunch of cool bars and such that aren't too touristy. It's a cool spot to see.

Make sure you try to upgrade to a convertible car. Click here for a free Hertz upgrade. What's a trip to LA without a side order of sunshine (and smog)!

MicroChick · 04-30-2004, 04:32 PM

Alien, that is such a funny but true comment about the earthquake. The first time my sister visited me, there was a large quake...the largest I had ever experienced and the first for my sister. She still tells the earthquake story to her friends. There was a potted ficus plant beside her bed. When the quake hit, the plant fell on her bed and she thought she was being attacked. I heard her scream from down the hall, and when I got to her, she was pinned against her bed by the big plant.

She has never forgotten LA. All the nice restaurants, tours, and celebrity sightings couldn't compare to the *QUAKE!*

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Just_Dave Its almost time Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,009	You can find a lot of action on the sunset strip . Also old town pasadena is a cool place to chill . If the weather is good go down to Manhattan Beach . City walk is a ok place to go to . Hope you have fun here in LA

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MicroChick Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,277	Butrflied, tell us what you like? I hate it when friends and relatives come to Los Angeles and expect me to show them around, and they don't tell me what they really want to do. What KB described sounds like "The Graveline Tours." http://www.beverlyhillstourism.com/english/tours.htm It may sound corny, but the most fun I ever had was on this tour. If you are interested in the beach, go to Venice Boardwalk like others metnioned. Also, jump on a boat in Marina del Rey and take a boat tour of the area. Jump on a helicopter and go to Catalina. Go to Watts and see the Watts Tower. If you don't take the Hollywood/Beverly Hills Graveline Tour, then get into a car and drive down Sunset Boulevard from Hollywood to the Beach. Have lunch in Malibu at one of the beachfront restaurants. Go to an outside concert like the Greek. Go to a Dodger or Lakers' game, or check out the Hollywood Racetrack. Go to a TV show and watch it live like Leno or any number of talk shows or game shows. Go to Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard. You always see celebrities there. Check out some of the jazz clubs. Want old Hollywood? Check out Musso Frank's restaurant, in Hollywood, and go to downtown LA and visit ex-mayor Riordan's Restaurant. (what's the name?--it is the oldest restaurant in LA and it never closes iits doors?) Visit Olvera Street for authentic Mexican Food and lots of atmosphere. But if you could take an extra couple of days, you are a fool if you don't drive up the coast from LA to SF. San Francisco is where you should go. It makes Los Angeles look like a flatland ghetto, which it really is! DA COAST, DA COAST...........DRIVE TO SAN FRANCISCO

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MicroChick Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,277	The Original Pantry is open 24 hours and located in downtown Los Angeles. It is a great place to stop for a bite after a Laker's game at the Staples Center. The Pantry is at its best for breakfast where the portions are large and the service fast and friendly. Ex-Mayor Richard Riordan owns The Pantry so it is a natural that politicians meet there for power breakfast meetings. The meals are American diner food at bargain prices. Be sure to bring cash because they don't accept credit cards. 877 S. Figueroa St - at 9th St Downtown LA 213 972-9279 Breakfrast for two: Less than $15 Entrees: $5-15 The Pantry is the first restaurant I visited when I came to LA. It was crowded, and you had to sit at tables with strangers, sorta like Benihana's. The steak I ordered was the largest piece of meat I have ever seen on a plate.

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Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	My best suggestion to you is to play it by ear, after all, who wants to spend their vacation running around trying to cram so much into it you don't really enjoy it? If it's nice out and you like the beach, hang in Venice or Manhattan for the day, or maybe Hermosa... If you want to go out and party and sleep late, pick a couple good clubs and do that... If you want tours, do a little research and pick one for each day you're out here... One of my friends was out from Phoenix last weekend and all we did was hang out in Venice (I live here so that's a good reason we stayed around here) -- did some kayaking out of the marina and at the beach, did a little shopping on the boardwalk, a couple bike rides around the immediate area, and spent plenty of time hanging out and relaxing, since the last time she was out here it was for mine and Aly's bday party weekend and all we pretty much did was go out that weekend.

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04-30-2004, 03:54 PM	#49
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Kimmy's right play it by ear. KB is also right, Roscoes Chicken and Waffles is a must. The Hollywood & Gower location is the best bet. Like Jimmy said check out Yamashiro's in the Hollywood Hills. It's pretty good multi-Asian food but the view is absolutely awesome. If you don't want the view but just want a bit of Chinese check out Genghis Cohens. 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica on a Saturday afternoon is always a favorite. Then you can hit the pier at dusk and watch the Sunset. Universal Citywalk has a bunch of cool bars and such that aren't too touristy. It's a cool spot to see. Make sure you try to upgrade to a convertible car. Click here for a free Hertz upgrade. What's a trip to LA without a side order of sunshine (and smog)! __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches. Last edited by Pornwolf; 04-30-2004 at 03:56 PM..

04-30-2004, 04:32 PM	#50
MicroChick Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,277	Alien, that is such a funny but true comment about the earthquake. The first time my sister visited me, there was a large quake...the largest I had ever experienced and the first for my sister. She still tells the earthquake story to her friends. There was a potted ficus plant beside her bed. When the quake hit, the plant fell on her bed and she thought she was being attacked. I heard her scream from down the hall, and when I got to her, she was pinned against her bed by the big plant. She has never forgotten LA. All the nice restaurants, tours, and celebrity sightings couldn't compare to the QUAKE!