I'm entertaining guests from India in LA tomorrow for the whole day, and all my plans are being scuppered by a forecast of rain. What can we do in the LA area (don't mind driving pretty much anywhere) that won't be compromised by grey clouds and rain? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Dec 11, 2009 - 15 answers

Southern California recommendations for art/culture/history nerds in our late thirties/early forties? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Aug 26, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm going to be flying one way from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles with V Australia. It's cheaper to book a return ticket than a one way ticket. Can I cancel the return flight and get a refund? [more inside]
posted by Eastgate on Jul 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for your favorite blogs about things to do in or around the twin cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) or in Minnesota in general. [more inside]
posted by TheClonusHorror on Jul 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Visiting Los Angeles for the first time What do I need to see and do? [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on May 18, 2009 - 52 answers

TrafficFilter: Help me get to San Diego! [more inside]
posted by Korou on Jan 16, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm planning a week-long visit to Los Angeles at the end of April, but I have no idea what there is to do or see there. Naturally I'll do my own research (thanks Google!) but I also want to pick up some more general info from the locals. [more inside]
posted by different on Jan 8, 2009 - 20 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I buy a travel adapter THAT WILL POWER MY LAPTOP in other countries? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Dec 19, 2008 - 14 answers

So this turned in to a trip to L.A. instead, but the premise is the same: A friend and I are coming over on holiday for two weeks (from this Sunday the 26th until Thursday the 6th of November) to catch the festivities surrounding the election of Obama for president. [more inside]
posted by bering on Oct 22, 2008 - 3 answers

I just found out that I'll be in LA from Saturday-Tuesday. I'll have Saturday and part of Sunday free, and I'd like to take some nice photographs and/or a photowalk. I've heard people don't walk in LA.....I'll be on foot, and staying in West Hollywood (I've never been to LA.) Where should I go for awesome pics, and how should I get there? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Oct 3, 2008 - 9 answers

So we’re planning a holiday to coincide with the election on November 4th. We figure it will be a very special occasion, with a good chance to see new sides of the U.S. But where to go? [more inside]
posted by bering on Sep 13, 2008 - 24 answers

In San Diego for 2 days, hate zoos and most museums. Willing to travel. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by bodgy on Jul 2, 2008 - 19 answers

I am in Los Angeles (Silver Lake area) and need to get to Anaheim (Disneyland/Convention Ctr. area) for this library conference this afternoonish. Is the best way to do this to go back to the airport and grab a shuttle, or is there something simpler? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jun 27, 2008 - 14 answers

What should we see and do from 4/24 to 5/2 between Sacramento and Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn on Mar 11, 2008 - 10 answers

Quickie road trip! How long does it take to drive from L.A. to Seattle? And how long to drive from downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver, BC? And how long from Seattle to L.A.? How would you budget your time in each city? We're leaving on Sunday evening and we have to get back by Friday night. We might skip Vancouver if the timetable gets too tight. [more inside]
posted by oldlies on Aug 11, 2007 - 21 answers

From L.A. to Santa Fe and back. By Car, necessarily. Next month. I'm planning a 1.5 day drive, a 3 day stay in Santa Fe (already taken care of, thanks), a 1.5 day drive back to L.A. Where should I sleep en route? I'm thinking Flagstaff, right? Sightseeing in or around Flagstaff? (touristy stuff is OK unless it's something horribily overcrowded or plainly for kids). Is the drive too long/boring? Any better ideas to make the trip more fun? Suggestions? Thanks.
posted by PenguinBukkake on Jun 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Four 19yos coming to Los Angeles within two weeks. Their privately arranged accommodations in South/Central suddenly unavailable. Me = mother of one and friend of the SC LA host. Any suggestions? (4 kids flying in for 3-4 days, midwest clean-cut... not me but them) [more inside]
posted by maggieb on May 13, 2007 - 9 answers

I'll be in/around L.A. for a family reunion this December 22 - 27. Help me with my reverse-Snake Plisken(sequel) mission: I need to escape from my relatives and finding cool things to do in the L.A. area... [more inside]
posted by sluggo on Nov 13, 2006 - 15 answers

What's a good place to meet a friend, hang out and maybe have some lunch that's roughly half way between LA and Thousand Oaks? [more inside]
posted by robabroad on May 2, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm passing through LA next week, and would like to indulge my jpop/jrock habit. Any recommendations for downtown music stores? I'll be at 2nd/Olive, near the Civic Center. I'm interested in CDs and t shirts; not interested in anime or games. Arigato gozaimasu!
posted by carter on Feb 10, 2006 - 15 answers

Los Angeles Geography: I need to figure out where to stay... [more inside]
posted by Dreama on Nov 18, 2004 - 5 answers

On Tuesday I'm going to find myself with five or six spare hours as I pass through Los Angeles. I haven't really seen L.A. before, so what should I do? What should I see? Where should I eat?

For what it's worth, my hotel will be near LAX on Highway 1.
posted by mrbula on Oct 16, 2004 - 13 answers

Los Angeles without a car. Suggestions? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by deaddodo on Feb 1, 2004 - 13 answers