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Old 09-18-2007, 11:17 PM
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What do do in SoCal? Visiting in October from Chicago, need advise...

Dear Members,

Me and a friend are coming down to stay in Santa Monica/LA area (or so we think) in early October. We are coming for 3-4 days. Ive read the "where to go" sections on some websites, but I feel the information if too bland.

For those of you who live in Socal:

Where is the best area to stay? Most accessible?
What non-ordinary things are there to do?
We will have a rental car, so traveling is not a problem.

Im just looking for advise on how to enjoy my 4 day stay in sunny Cali.

Let me know?


Eddie
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 12:48 AM
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If you guys are into beaches, you guys can hit up Huntington Beach, Santa Monica Beach.

Ballers go straight to Hollywood Area, Rodeo Drive, spot up some celebrities or blow a few g's on a purse maybe.

As for Hotels I would reccomend Raffles. I stayed there once while visiting. Very nice. Located in Beverly Hills.

As for non-ordinary things, um, are you guys into theme parks? Six flags is about 45 minutes away ish.

Hope you have fun when you come down! Beware of the heavy traffic
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 11:35 AM
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thank you very much! Anymore ideas?
 
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go to OC and get a massage.
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by meanthedope
go to OC and get a massage.
dont forget to visit the Vietnamese Coffee Shops.... if you're into clubbing... Hollywood Blvd off of the 101 is cracking on the weekends... many clubs in one little area
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 10:37 PM
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Nice thank you!
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 10:40 PM
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i would make sure to visit Laguna beach / new port / south coast plaza area.

These are some high end areas so bring all your $$ !!
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 11:12 PM
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What are you guys looking to do? There are so many things to do and see in L.A. and the OC.
 
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things to do in la

oh yeah if your partying in hollywood...after the clubs you have to get those ghetto dogs...just look for someone cooking bacon wraped hotdogs on the corner...good stuff bro.
 
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:12 AM
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Korean BBQ
Massages
Clubs
Beach
Theme Park
 
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:41 AM
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5 Freeway traffic. Great sight to see.
 
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:47 AM
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Vice roy hotel in Santa monica has an awesome poolside lounge... there is 3rd st. Cabo Cantina on Wilshire in santa monica is always a great place.

Clubing go to hollywood stay away from sunset though its not the cool spot anymore.

Universal studios then drinks at city walk

In N out!!!!

oh and of course we do have some of the best pot in the country
 
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:56 AM
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Santa Monca / LA area:

http://thirdstreetpromenade.com/
http://www.thegrovela.com/
http://hollywoodandhighland.com/
http://www.seeing-stars.com/Shop/RodeoDrive.shtml
http://www.citywalk.com/
http://www.melrose-avenue.com/
http://www.beverlycenter.com/
http://www.seeing-stars.com/Streets/SunsetStrip.shtml

If you're into Asian Chicks:
http://www.visionshock.com/vs3/index.php

O.C.:

http://www.southcoastplaza.com/
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/

There's more, but can't think of any right now...

Have fun!

Almost forgot: (West L.A., near Santa Monica)
http://www.zbone.com/club/reviews/stripla4.htm#4Play
Saw George Clooney here before when I went there with one of my girlfriends.... see if the Japanese girl with the crazy tat on her back is still there (Tomiko/Tomoko, I think).... Amazing.... and the French/Filipino chick is hot too! But you didn't hear that from me! Shhhhh....

 

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Old 09-20-2007, 01:58 AM
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u wanna go to sutra lounge in the o.c.? hit me up i got vip over there.
 
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You'll be right on time for the Beer Garden at the alpine village Oktoberfest in Torrance...Cool place to drink and have fun(bring your own stein or buy one there ).

http://www.alpinevillage.net/oktoberfest.htm

If you decide to go...heres a link of a coupon

http://www.alpinevillage.net/coupon.htm
 


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