Top 3 off-beat things to do in LA

[wmw999 2,439]

I'm going to be there next week for a conference (which will take up most of the week). However, I'm staying until mid-Monday, and not bringing my gear . It's time to do something else.

There'll be hiking, of course (I love hiking), and a museum or two. But I'm looking for the stuff that everyone says is cool, but that isn't tops on the list when you look at Google for ideas. I hear the county fair is that weekend for instance -- is that worth going to?

No, I'm not going to Disney , but if Knotts Berry Farm is awesome I suppose it could be included (I love roller coasters, but hate crowds -- that'd have to be on Friday).

So -- thoughts?

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[piisfish 140]

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[bozo 0]

Go down to the beach and learn to surf. I learned there in the 70s and its one of my best memories.

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[FreeFlyer2100 0]

Pinks hot dog stand, well worth it!!!

[NWFlyer 2]

Not particularly off-beat, but a great "LA Experience" (IMHO) is to have breakfast here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/back-on-the-beach-santa-monica. Casual little place with chairs right in the sand, decent food, and spectacular views.

After that, you can wander around Santa Monica and head down to Venice (which is definitely marching to its own beat!).

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[millertime24 8]

I must have dyslexia. I read the title as "Top 3 Beat-Off things to do in LA".

Muff #5048

[LisaH 0]

Venice Beach and Pinks Hot Dogs.

Be yourself!
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[airtwardo 7]

Farmers Market for breakfast...http://www.farmersmarketla.com/


Jerry's famous deli...for lunch

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I must have dyslexia. I read the title as "Top 3 Beat-Off things to do in LA".

me two

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[skyrider 0]

Go for a stroll threw Watts,, it is supposed to be great cardial!

[FallingJordan 0]

Mmmm, Pinks. I would recommend the Three Dog Night! but only if you have low cholesterol because...woah. I didn't need to eat for a solid 24 hours.

I'm like a chocolate covered pretzel...I might be kind of melty but dang, I'm exquisite!

[JohnMitchell 16]

We took the kids to Universal Studios and then Magic Mountain up North.

Talk a stroll thru Beverly Hill's Rodeo Drive with Weezer playing on the iPod.

Hit an In-and-Out Burger for Valinda's favorite fast food.

Drive around and marvel that you're in the epicenter of Western Pop Culture, for what it's worth.

[JohnMitchell 16]

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I must have dyslexia. I read the title as "Top 3 Beat-Off things to do in LA".

Whew, I thought it was just me.

[eeneR 3]

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I must have dyslexia. I read the title as "Top 3 Beat-Off things to do in LA".

I keep doing the same thing! LOL

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We took the kids to Universal Studios and then Magic Mountain up North.

Talk a stroll thru Beverly Hill's Rodeo Drive with Weezer playing on the iPod.

Hit an In-and-Out Burger for Valinda's favorite fast food.

Drive around and marvel that you're in the epicenter of Western Pop Culture, for what it's worth.

The Univeral studio tour is pretty kewl!

[fossg 0]

If you like hiking there is the "Devils Punchbowl". Thats in the northern section of LA county

[andyvaughn 0]

Hi Wendy!
I live out in this area, if you have ANY questions, send me a message!
If you like Rollar Coasters, I'd suggest magic mountain over Knotts, hands down. Knotts is geared more towards families with smaller children, Magic Mountain has some pretty fantastic rollar coasters.
There's also Neptunes Net, which is in Malibu, on a beach called county line. It's a great surf/kiteboarding spot, I can't vouch for the food, it's a seafood fare, I am a vegetarian, but the people watching can't be beat.
Venice Beach is pretty much a must do for tourists. It's very crowded, but another great people watching place. You can't find a more eclectic group anywhere.
The Getty/Malibu has a great collection. You'll need to plan your trip there in advance, they require reservations, as the parking is very limited. It's free to enter, and I believe somewhere around 10dollars for parking.
The Griffith Observatory is another place that's worth a look see. There's plenty of hiking around the observatory, and the observatory itself is worth a couple of hours of entertainment. Last time I was there it was free. Right now it's pretty crispy, that area is very warm and smog prone, FYI.
If you're free on a Sunday the House of Blues does a Sunday Gospel Brunch. I haven't yet been, but I plan on it, and have heard it's amazing.
There's the original Farmers Market in LA, with a new add on called the Grove.
Hope you have a great trip!!!
Andrea

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I keep doing the same thing! LOL

Man, I did the same thing I don't know if it's because this is Bonfire, or because it's just me

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[wmw999 2,439]

So does that mean the Eener & riddler are beating off together?

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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So does that mean the Eener & riddler are beating off together?

What would you call a circle-jerk on the Internet. Token-ring jerk?

Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD

[Icon134 0]

I don't remember exactly where it was but my wife and I did a nice hike just east of LA in the foothills that went down a valley and ended at a nice waterfall I may direct her into this thread and perhaps she can point you in the right direction...

We also checked out the Griffith Observatory...

...both were done in March.

We also stayed in a wonderful B&B in the Pasadena area on milionares row...

Scott

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[eeneR 3]

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So does that mean the Eener & riddler are beating off together?

What would you call a circle-jerk on the Internet. Token-ring jerk?

Bwhahahahaha!!!

She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway."
eeneR
TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto

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Huntington Library - Pasadena area
The Getty - west of Beverly Hills

Groundlings
Upright Citizens Brigade - Hollywood & just across the street from Scientology Celebrity Center, not that you could possibly go in there, but it's fun to look at their spooky assed building. On that same block is the Bourgeois Pig which is a fun artists & writer's coffee shop.

Speaking of coffee; Intelligentsia has two locations; Venice and Silver Lake.

Museum of Flying - Santa Monica airport
Typhoon - Santa Monica airport

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[airtwardo 7]

For something that would take care of both the 'off-beat' & 'beat-off' dilemma...stop by the Hustler of Hollywood sex toy store on Sunset Blvd.

Divot tells me that the 'Amazing wall of BOB's' is 2nd to none!

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[turtlespeed 220]

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For something that would take care of both the 'off-beat' & 'beat-off' dilemma...stop by the Hustler of Hollywood sex toy store on Sunset Blvd.

Divot tells me that the 'Amazing wall of BOB's' is 2nd to none!

He told Pillow Biter, who told Billy who told Deedy who told me that he likes the butt plug collection better.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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