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If a person were to be a tourist in L.A., where would they stay? (that is, what neighborhood or hotel?)

Posted by Mop (220 lbs) (aka rburriel) Apr 7 '10, 11:55

Given that there is no real "downtown" area in Los Angeles, I guess the question is: What would that tourist do? Do the studio tours, and then...? You know what? L.A. doesn't have all that much that appeals to me. Their tourism bureau needs to do something about that. I suspect that most people who go to L.A. go there focused on one thing (attending a concert, going to a show, etc.) and then are left to feel around to find something else to do. It's not like Anaheim is right next door, either.

Mop

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If you are any sort of hipster who likes to see bands, don't forget about Silverlake/Los Feliz -- nm - con_carne Apr 7, 12:19
Culver City is really charming this time of year -- nm - prayformojo Apr 7, 12:04 2
- i think there's about one block in Culver City that i would call charming - the 40 year old virgin Apr 7, 12:08 1
  - The art walk there last year was a real treat. Can't wait for it again this year. -- nm - con_carne Apr 7, 12:09
If you have the time, split your time between L.A. and Anaheim. Much depends on whether you have a car or are depending on public transport. - MojaveMeg Apr 7, 12:02
Mulholland falls -- nm - Danedukenuuk Apr 7, 12:01
I'm looking at a conference at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. -- nm - Mop (220 lbs) Apr 7, 12:01 3
- stay in century city or beverly hills. you'll still have to drive everywhere else anyway -- nm - the 40 year old virgin Apr 7, 12:03 1
  - This is correct. Unless you ask the natural question: "Where will you be drinking? Stay there." - con_carne Apr 7, 12:18
- just make sure they let you use the pool. -- nm - decline Apr 7, 12:02
La Jolla -- nm - decline Apr 7, 11:59
Are you a Blood or are you a Crip? -- nm - Kick Ass Apr 7, 11:59
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- Seriously though, West Hollywood has the Sunset Strip, which is still one of my favorite places - con_carne Apr 7, 12:11
twice i stayed at a place in Santa Monica . (linked). it's inexpensive and the Third Street Promenade is right there for a nice close place to - Andie Apr 7, 11:58 3
- the only problem with staying in santa monica (or anywhere west of the 405) is that the traffic is killer getting in and out -- nm - the 40 year old virgin Apr 7, 12:18 1
  - ah. -- nm - Andie Apr 7, 12:28
- Don't forget to visit Filmjerk -- nm - oblique Apr 7, 12:00
stay in Hollywood. central to everything and as close to "city" as LA gets -- nm - the 40 year old virgin Apr 7, 11:57 4
- Has Hollywood been cleaned up in the past few years? -- nm - Mop (220 lbs) Apr 7, 11:58 3
  - I wouldn't say "few," but yes the touristy part certainly has. And that's a pretty big area. -- nm - con_carne Apr 7, 12:00
  - mostly. Hollywood & Highland and Sunset & Vine are pretty tourist friendly. the streets inbetween still feel kinda seedy, but not unsafe -- nm - the 40 year old virgin Apr 7, 11:59
  - The most "Hollywood" section of Hollywood has indeed been cleaned up almost to the point being surreal -- nm - JD Apr 7, 11:59

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