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So we're taking 6.5 year old Schwingg! Jr. to LA next week and looking for movie industry things to do! He's very interested in the history of movie production, silent movies, and black & white comedies. Pretty much uninterested in going to Disney. To give you an idea, here are the stars he wants to see on the Walk of Fame: Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Erol Flynn, Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, Groucho Marx, and Donald Trump. I understand that most of the movie set tours don't allow kids under 8, so that puts us in a bind. Ideas for movie activities (and any other non-Disney activities?)
posted by schwinggg! around Los Angeles, CA at 9:51 AM - 21 answers

I'm dragging my wife and preschool-aged daughter to LA next week for a conference. We're (unfortunately) staying at the conference hotel, the Loews Hollywood at Hollywood & Highland, but will have a car. A trip to Griffith Park is in the plans, but what else might they want to do while I'm schmoozing all day Thursday and Friday? [more inside]
posted by uncleozzy around Los Angeles, CA at 7:05 AM - 19 answers

I’m in LA tonight, leaving tomorrow night. I would love to see some of the most exciting contemporary art showing there right now. What do you recommend?
posted by Dragonness around Los Angeles, CA at 6:16 PM - 7 answers

We are having a brief stay in Los Angeles and wondering what our best transportation options are for getting out and about. [more inside]
posted by liquorice around Los Angeles, CA at 7:39 PM - 17 answers

My friend is a 22yo film/media student on exchange at UCLA and on the lookout for awesome things to do while she's there. Difficulty level: physical disability and uses crutches to get around. What are the best accessible places and activities that LA has to offer, apart from the obvious theme parks?
posted by cholly around Los Angeles, CA at 12:54 PM - 6 answers

We've arrived in LAX a bit later than anticipated and it looks like the roads (particularly the 405 and 110) are already nightmarish. We thought we'd just take a cab but now I'm wondering if there are other alternatives we should consider. Public transit is great if it takes a little while longer, just not twice as long. And we're open to ideas like taking a cab for a couple miles at each end to catch public transit at the best spot. Suggestions?
posted by Tehhund around Los Angeles, CA at 3:02 PM - 4 answers

Which ones would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by morning_television around Los Angeles, CA at 8:57 AM - 9 answers

Need to vacate my place for 5 days for termite fumigation. I could just find some cheapish local place to stay, but I'm thinking why not make an experience of it. Are there any places in or around Los Angeles that provide an experience that is worth the extra spend? [more inside]
posted by willnot around Los Angeles, CA at 3:13 PM - 6 answers

I'll be spending 2 weeks in Los Angeles. Does it make sense to buy some sort of prepaid cellphone plan? [more inside]
posted by signal around Los Angeles, CA at 2:37 PM - 4 answers

Moving from Los Angeles to Chicago. Need a good mover to help my stuff get from point A to point B. [more inside]
posted by huskerdont around Los Angeles, CA at 9:08 AM - 10 answers

I'll be spending an hour tomorrow afternoon having a business conversation over Skype. What's a good place, relatively near Silver Lake, Los Angeles, for me to do that? Someplace not too loud / busy, and with (most importantly) robust WiFi. [more inside]
posted by kickingtheground around Los Angeles, CA at 4:48 PM - 1 answer

I have two hours to kill in downtown LA, alone, from ten to midnight on a Friday night. Where can an introvert go for a quiet-ish drink or dinner where I can sit with my book/phone without being disturbed or out of place? [more inside]
posted by acidic around Los Angeles, CA at 10:11 AM - 6 answers

I think this Friday I'll arrive in the Burbank area early enough that I could spend most of my day at Universal Studios Hollywood. I've never gone to a theme park solo. Does anyone have any tips? [more inside]
posted by obtuser around Los Angeles, CA at 7:57 AM - 7 answers

I'm going to be in Hollywood/LA attending a gallery exhibit, with two friends ( female). Coming from NYC, what should our trip look like, given that we want to make the ABSOLUTE MOST out of our limited time there, and given that I'm in a power wheelchair? [more inside]
posted by marsbar77 around Los Angeles, CA at 9:52 PM - 11 answers

Me and my SO are going to LA for a few days in February and we are trying to figure out what neighbourhood to stay in. [more inside]
posted by aunt_winnifred around Los Angeles, CA at 4:01 PM - 17 answers

I'll keep this brief. I'm currently visiting Los Angeles and would like to participate in the Women's March here on Saturday. I'm a tourist staying in Venice Beach with a rental car and a bike. What would be the best way to get downtown and back for the march? I've asked around and heard horror stories from last year about the transit options: impossible parking and traffic, trains too crowded to board, overstressed Uber and Lyft systems. Are there shuttles I should know about? Better times for the trains? Any ideas would be welcome! Thanks!
posted by fiery.hogue around Los Angeles, CA at 10:40 AM - 10 answers

Ok, here goes: Hello, I am staying in Oakwood LA for a week with my family and need suggestions for cool things to do. [posting for a friend] [more inside]
posted by tedious around Los Angeles, CA at 5:58 AM - 9 answers

I'm arriving at LAX on Sunday at Terminal 3. My partner is departing LAX on Sunday from Terminal 4. (About 3 hours later) We want to meet for drinks or dinner at the airport before he leaves Sunday. Is this doable? [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty around Los Angeles, CA at 4:27 PM - 7 answers

Fans of Angeles National Forest, which campgrounds are most likely to have a spot available for people arriving late on a Thursday night on Veterans Day weekend? [more inside]
posted by a sourceless light around Los Angeles, CA at 5:21 PM - 4 answers

hi Metafilter Hive Mind! I'm looking for ideas (on behalf of a friend) for a special getaway destination within driving or short flight distance of LA. This would be for a 40th birthday celebration, and the place would need to have great food, a swimming pool, and be good for young kids. Thank you for any recommendations!!
posted by zresearch around Los Angeles, CA at 2:06 AM - 4 answers