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Help me figure out where to stay/what to do in LA in October. The snowflakes I promised are within! [more inside]
posted by babelfish around Los Angeles, CA at 8:09 AM - 7 answers

I’m taking my 10-year-old daughter to LA for three and a half days in early July. We’re flying into LAX and renting the perfect car. Next step: figuring out where to stay and what to do. Help! [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky around Los Angeles, CA at 1:12 PM - 23 answers

I’m getting to stop in LA from Weds to Fri this week, and my friend-visits are going to be on Weds night and Thurs morning, so I have Thurs day to cavort! Anything fun I should do or check out? Previous faves (from almost 20 years ago, gak) and other details below. [more inside]
posted by rrrrrrrrrt around Los Angeles, CA at 6:51 PM - 6 answers

I'm from LA. Because I really don't want to dox myself more than I already have, let's say I was born and bred on the west side, and when the area code split happened my home phone was 310, but very close to the 213 border. We'll be staying in my childhood home. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone around Los Angeles, CA at 3:51 PM - 19 answers

I’m flying into LA for work on Sunday and staying for the week, driving around downtown. I don’t understand the weather going on in LA right now. Should I still go? What should I do to prepare for the trip? [more inside]
posted by inevitability around Los Angeles, CA at 8:07 PM - 5 answers

I'm wondering about feedback on a list of places to visit around Los Angeles (included on the more inside). Is there anything you would give a strong thumbs up to or say to skip, since we won't be able to do all of it? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp around Los Angeles, CA at 3:56 PM - 23 answers

I have 4 hours to kill before my flight home in LA tomorrow Saturday. Staying at the airport. Would like to go somewhere and do a thing before being trapped on the plane for 6 hours. Dont want to go more than a 30 minute drive away. Any suggestions?
posted by edbles around Los Angeles, CA at 6:58 AM - 15 answers

I usually plan my vacations further in advance than this, but an opportunity came up to stay with family out in California -- flight arrives in California on 9/1 and departs 9/6. What should I do with my limited holiday weekend time there? [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta around Los Angeles, CA at 6:51 PM - 7 answers

(LA Filter) Angelenos: I'm gonna need to get from the Valley to LAX at around 2:30am on a weekday. What's my best option? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa around Los Angeles, CA at 8:34 AM - 20 answers

What are your favorite old-school donuts in the Valley? Specifically in Sherman Oaks / Van Nuys / NoHo? I'm not looking for cereal-crusted monstrosities I have to eat with a fork, just basic glazed donuts, maple bars, and fritters. Thanks!
posted by uncleozzy around Los Angeles, CA at 11:24 AM - 13 answers

I have a couple hours in Los Angeles before I drive south to Carlsbad. What's one (or two) amazing thing(s) I can do or eat before I leave the city, or as I drive south? [more inside]
posted by evadery around Los Angeles, CA at 1:21 PM - 22 answers

There is a lot of construction on the beach in Santa Monica where Entrada hits PCH (where Santa Monica Creek hits the beach). What's being built? [more inside]
posted by jeb around Los Angeles, CA at 1:03 PM - 4 answers

I am taking my teen to LA for a week in July. We will be staying in Laguna Beach for three days to go to the art festivals, that hotel is booked. I had planned to stay in Santa Monica for four nights but now think that may be too long and perhaps we could stay 2 of those nights somewhere else instead. But where? [more inside]
posted by waving around Los Angeles, CA at 12:22 PM - 10 answers

As part of a road trip with a 11 and 13 year old, we will be in LA from July 8-11. We will be flying into LAX. What part of town should we stay in? My first thought was Santa Monica but I keep hearing that Venice and surrounding areas aren't a good choice anymore. I'll leave it at that but would love to hear from people who are in the area. Other LA contacts have recommended Manhattan Beach, Silver Lake, or Culver City as good options. [more inside]
posted by jasondigitized around Los Angeles, CA at 8:57 AM - 7 answers

My kids want to go on a road trip from LA to San Fran towards the end of July. Yes, this isn't much time to plan. They are 11 and 13. They are down to do whatever. Both are curious and adventurous. We have 10 days. ( It can be less ). Happy to mix time in the city with time in small towns and in nature. What is our itinerary? [more inside]
posted by jasondigitized around Los Angeles, CA at 5:11 AM - 22 answers

Driving from Oakland to Reno in mid May, what should I do, what should I know? [more inside]
posted by geegollygosh around Los Angeles, CA at 2:24 PM - 6 answers

Help me in finding fun/unique/normal things to do on a family vacation to Los Angeles, please! [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy around Los Angeles, CA at 7:00 AM - 20 answers

Angelenos this question is for you. Say a person is setting out from the car rental desk at BUR c 8 or 8:30 pm. This person likes Canter's style big deli sandwiches and wants to get one that night. Should this person just drive down to Canter's in Hollywood, or is there somewhere in Studio City that will be open around 9pm where she can get a sandwich like that? (Hotel is in Studio City, will be traveling with potentially cranky child.)
posted by fingersandtoes around Los Angeles, CA at 6:05 PM - 7 answers

I don’t really follow sports at all and only just realized that tomorrow is super bowl Sunday and it is being held in LA. I’m supposed to land at 12pm pacific time and then need to be on the 2pm Catalina Island Ferry from Long Beach. What’s the best way to make this happen? [more inside]
posted by raccoon409 around Los Angeles, CA at 11:56 AM - 12 answers

Planning to spend the last weekend of February in Los Angeles with the goal of seeing art. What part of town should I stay in and what galleries, shows, events, and museums are open? [more inside]
posted by latkes around Los Angeles, CA at 10:18 PM - 7 answers