David_Puddy said:

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The ladyand I are flying in Thursday around 5 and leaving Monday afternoon. We rented a car and I found a vrbo place in West Hollywood. I've only been to LA once and it was a day trip over from Palm Springs and we didn't get to see much. I've read some of the earlier posts, but what are the best spots and beaches that are close enough to West Hollywood that we should check out as first timers?

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hermosa, manhattan, Venice

We've rented a house just over a mile away from the Hollywood Bowl. John Williams is conducting the LA Philharmonic playing his movie music on Friday and Saturday nights. Would it be worth it to get tickets to that? If so, what kind (is it only worth doing if you get box seats, or are the bench seats OK?).

If you are into that sure. Closer the better for tickets. And I believe house shows like that it is byob and food.

RPM said:

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David_Puddy said:

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The ladyand I are flying in Thursday around 5 and leaving Monday afternoon. We rented a car and I found a vrbo place in West Hollywood. I've only been to LA once and it was a day trip over from Palm Springs and we didn't get to see much. I've read some of the earlier posts, but what are the best spots and beaches that are close enough to West Hollywood that we should check out as first timers?

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hermosa, manhattan, Venice

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How do those 3 compare to the more touristy Santa Monica and Malibu beaches?

A ton better. Manhattan is the top. No tourists. More locals. Hermosa is the poor mans manhatten

I'd stay away from Santa Monica

Venice is like no place in the world. Lots tonsee.

We r staying in Dana point at Monarch Beach Resort Friday to Monday. Decided it was worth the drive for only one day in to Pasadena. John Wayne is a pleasurable airport.

DAL>BUR Saturday afternoon. Got a VRBO in Pasadena.
BUR>LAS Monday morning for a couple days of gambling/golf.
LAS>DAL Wednesday afternoon.

Go down to the pier good food and a cool bar down there.

Santa Monica much more touristy in my opinion.

David_Puddy said:

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The lady and I are flying in Thursday around 5 and leaving Monday afternoon. We rented a car and I found a vrbo place in West Hollywood. I've only been to LA once and it was a day trip over from Palm Springs and we didn't get to see much. I've read some of the earlier posts, but what are the best spots and beaches that are close enough to West Hollywood that we should check out as first timers?

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What made you choose west hollywood? Trying to figure out what part of LA area wife and I should stay for three days. We'll be flying in and out of LAX and want to spend at least one day at a beach. Seems like weho might be an accessible location to Pasadena and the beaches and LAX. Is there a lot to do in weho?

WEHO is the gay district area of LA, but it is centrally located and easy to get to hiking/downtown/Hollywood (yuck)/beaches etc. Only negative it is a tad far from a major highway. I have some of my friends coming from Texas staying in the same area. It has the best options from nightlife to restaurants to ease of getting places and doing things. In the main area of WEHO you are probably 30 minutes from the beach.

Santa Monica is horribly touristy.

Matsui said:

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WEHO is the gay district area of LA, but it is centrally located and easy to get to hiking/downtown/Hollywood (yuck)/beaches etc. Only negative it is a tad far from a major highway. I have some of my friends coming from Texas staying in the same area. It has the best options from nightlife to restaurants to ease of getting places and doing things. In the main area of WEHO you are probably 30 minutes from the beach.

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Thanks, do I need to rent a car t get to Pasadena or is Uber a good option?

I'd guess that is about an hour ride (20-25 miles) so you are looking at $30-35 without any upcharges each way. The problem I think will be getting out of the Rose Bowl. You migth have to ride the bus to downtown Pasadena (people park there and take shuttles) and then Uber back. Probably $100, MAX, all in. Lyft is an option as well.

That sounds like a nightmare getting back...maybe we'll just stay in Pasadena Sun night

A ton of people park and shuttle to the Rose bowl. It is 10 minute ride and a ton of restaurants and bars are right by your drop off point. I'd get back to weho. You aren't missing anything in Pasadena Sunday night.

It's simple to get on the dedicated shuttles no wait in traffic etc

mtony77 said:

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David_Puddy said:

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The lady and I are flying in Thursday around 5 and leaving Monday afternoon. We rented a car and I found a vrbo place in West Hollywood. I've only been to LA once and it was a day trip over from Palm Springs and we didn't get to see much. I've read some of the earlier posts, but what are the best spots and beaches that are close enough to West Hollywood that we should check out as first timers?

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What made you choose west hollywood? Trying to figure out what part of LA area wife and I should stay for three days. We'll be flying in and out of LAX and want to spend at least one day at a beach. Seems like weho might be an accessible location to Pasadena and the beaches and LAX. Is there a lot to do in weho?

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Basically what Matsui said. Centrally located and lots to do around the area. I have some friends staying closer to Pasadena, but being that we are there from Thursday-Monday we wanted to make our trip not specifically centered around the game. Plus some of the Vrbo properties that I looked at (and the one that I ended up renting) had some pretty badass views of the city.

We have exactly the same plans!

Matsui, a friend is considering doing his bachelor party out there now instead of vegas. Assuming we can pull this off on such short notice, what do you recommend for that scene (if you know what I mean)....?

Cali has rules regarding space and proximity to the fun. I'd say unless you are VIP ing it vegas will be a better experience.

I'm not saying la is not a cool spot for bachelor events but I'd say Vegas has more sin.

Perhaps, but Vegas doesn't have the Aggies in Pasadena....

You can have a great time in la as well. They just aren't Vegas quality. The good ones go to Vegas to make money.

Matsui... I heard drinking on some of the beaches isn't allowed. Is there a beach where it is allowed?

That is correct. If you are discreet about it, it isn't a big deal. But no alcohol on the beach by law. A ton of places to drink right by the beaches. You will need a cooler or a plastic cup of some sort if you want to drink while sitting in the sand.