Visiting LA (Follow-up) - Check My Itinerary

theorioles

Thanks to all the great feedback on this forum, I have put my 4 day itinerary together for my LA visit (with wife and 8 year old daughter). What do you guys think?

Arrive at Venice Beach:
- Walk around the canals
- Angels at Dodgers 7:10 PM

Day 2 - Drive Around (Sunday):
Hop on Santa Monica Boulevard
Park and walk around Rodeo Drive / Beverly Drive
Walk to Beverly Hills Trolley Tours
Hop on Sunset Boulevard and then park at Hollywood and Highland Boulevard (Walk of Fame, Manns Chinese)
Go into Griffiths Park (Along Ledgewood Avenue to see Hollywood Sign)
Rent bikes at Spokes n’Stuff in the park
Double back to the Farmers Market / The Grove

Day 3 - Universal Studios (Monday):
Purchase Front Of Line Passes
Arrive at 9:00 AM opening
Long drive home via Mulholland Drive / N Sepulveda Blvd / Venice Blvd
$119 x 3 = $357 + parking $20 = $377

Day 4 - Santa Monica Pier (Tuesday):
Rent bikes from Perry's
Amusement park
Promenade
Palisades Park
Aquarium

What do you think....should I make any changes?

Thanks a lot!!

julen23

is the viper room still open?

J

bman90278

<< <i>What do you think....should I make any changes?

Thanks a lot!! >>



I assume you are coming the end of the month right?

Be sure to leave for the Dodger game early, cause the 101/110 freeways are a nightmare!

Day 2- When you are in the Farmer's Market area, have you thought about driving over to the La Brea Tar Pits? That's something worth seeing as a family, especially with a kid.

Day 3- I forget how long you can spend at Universal Studios on the tour, but you might be able to squeeze some of your day two things on the way back from Universal, but that depends if you stay long enough and have dinner up there.

Day 5 - Disneyland!!!!!!!!!!

It looks like you put some good thoughts into it. If you don't change a thing, you will have a blast, don't worry. Play it by ear when you are on your trip as you might want to spend more time in certain places. Either way, assuming you're coming the end of this month, the days are long and the evenings are very nice. You should have nice long days to enjoy your trip. I think you planned your trip well and keep in mind that you can't see everything in 4 days. I'll be 40 this August and have lived here my whole life and I'm always finding places I still want to see.

VitoCo1972

<< <i>is the viper room still open?

J >>



Yes, right across from my office - disgusting

Griffins

I"d put Venice Beach on there, and do it on the weekend. Where you have the bike ride in Santa Monica, switch those days around. Alternately put Venice Boardwalk along with walking the canals, they're only about 3 blocks apart.
Dodger Stadiums parking is a lot better this year since they've redone it, leaving the game early is sacriligeous.
IMO driving Mulhullond isn't that big a deal, and if you're the driver you won't see much- too many turns and nut jobs crossing over into your lane.
Overall looks pretty good though.

bobbybakeriv

The Promenade will be great for you and your family. Malibu is worth the effort.

hofautos

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Day 3 - Universal Studios (Monday):
$119 x 3 = $357 + parking $20 = $377
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too bad you dont have more time, i think you can buy discount tickets for universal studios on ebay....thats what we did for our trip to orlando disney world.

NickM

If you're going on a weekday, the front of the line passes for Universal Studios are not worth it. Even the best rides will likely have 15 minutes or less in the line. Bring changes of clothing for all of you and a bathing suit for your daughter - the most popular ride is Jurassic Park, which will get you wet, and there is an outdoor water play area for kids that will get anyone involved soaked.

Bring as many extra memory sticks as you can. It's easier than running to a drugstore or grocery store for disposable cameras.

Good itinerary for a family with a fairly small child.

Nick

psafan

Make sure you visit East LA or Compton

HighChopper

Watts is a terrific destination, as well!

Ladder7

Watch the Celts beat upn the Lakers at the Forum!

wolfbear

Don't forget to pack gas masks ...

Griffins

Pay no attention to Mr. Wolfbear- he fled So Cal for the liquid sunshine of the Pathetic Northwest!