21 Hours on foot in LA...ideas.. - Toyota Yaris Forums

SeaYa · 07-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Want some local input about the lesser publicized side of LA (stuff that wouldn't normally pop up on expedia trip planner)...I'm really interested in any good local music venues but want to hear about anything you guys think is fun or interesting... cool sites

, gang hangouts

, places to eat

, skate parks

, bars to crash

, loitering spots

, the parking deck with the most exotic cars in it

...places to see the best ladies

... you know...fun stuff.

The only restrictions I have are time (9pm Weds 8/19 to 6:30pm Thurs 8/20...yah, that's when the Amtrak arrives and leaves) and would rather not end up in handcuffs (at least for too long), but other than that, give me your best shot.

supmet · 07-15-2009, 03:11 PM

Venice beach. Go check out all the freaks... lol

yaris-me · 07-15-2009, 04:01 PM

China town is near the station and Olivera St? Not too far away is Little Tokyo and down town LA. Metrolink can take to Long Beach. Long Beach, Venice and Santa Monica are more of a sidewalk town. Have fun.

arcticvitz · 07-15-2009, 04:41 PM

Take the subway throughout Hollywood and LA then take the blue line from union station out to Long Beach! It's only 5 bucks for an all day pass and it beats driving in traffic.

03Z33 · 07-15-2009, 08:37 PM

walking tour through downtown la. do it!

SeaYa · 07-16-2009, 08:12 AM

Thanks for all the ideas so far!

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Originally Posted by supmet

Venice beach.

^ Check!

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Originally Posted by yaris-me

China town is near the station and Olivera St? Not too far away is Little Tokyo and down town LA. Metrolink can take to Long Beach. Long Beach, Venice and Santa Monica are more of a sidewalk town. Have fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticvitz

Take the subway throughout Hollywood and LA then take the blue line from union station out to Long Beach! It's only 5 bucks for an all day pass and it beats driving in traffic.

^^ Perfect! Sounds like the best way to get to a lot of places and meet a lot of people in a short time...plus Union Station is where I'm hoping off the Amtrak, so that works out nicely.

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Originally Posted by 03Z33

walking tour through downtown la. do it!

^Other than riding around on the subways, this may constitute my 3am-Sunrise...at that hour it should be...interesting.

03Z33 · 07-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Check out these sites:

http://www.downtownlawalks.com/

http://www.nileguide.com/destination...ur/62025004307

http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/a...king-tour.html

http://golosangeles.about.com/od/los...king-Tours.htm

cali yaris · 07-16-2009, 10:53 AM

^ Jeff, you rock

aeipee13 · 07-16-2009, 03:05 PM

Little Tokyo is pretty fun. Check out the Artist District East of Alameda St. too. Both spots are seedy at night, Art District more so than Little Tokyo. Olvera St, China Town, Silver Lake/Echo Park are all cool too.

Rain · 07-17-2009, 01:07 AM

So where are you planning to sleep or stay after midnight? the trains stop running by then and don't start again 'til 4/5am

SeaYa · 07-17-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 03Z33

Check out these sites:

http://www.downtownlawalks.com/

Thanks man! That's actually a really cool site

with all the overviews and maps.

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Originally Posted by Rain

So where are you planning to sleep or stay after midnight? the trains stop running by then and don't start again 'til 4/5am

^Hey Rain! Sleeping isn't in the plan...I'll crash when my train picks me up the next evening....assuming I can find a bar that's open 'till 2ish...I'll spend 2-5 touring the town looking for anyplace that is still lit up. Haha, any good 24 hour diners?

aeipee13 · 07-17-2009, 05:58 PM

Wednesday nights can be fun in L.A.

Bars-

Bar 107 on 4th is cool and could keep you occupied for awhile.
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...58428485446112

Golden Gopher
http://www.goldengopher.la/

Broadway Bar
http://www.broadwaybar.la/

La Cita
http://www.lacitabar.com/

Food-

Daikokuya is a good late night spot
http://www.google.com/search?q=daiko...ient=firefox-a

Koraku is good if Dikokuya is closed
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...43031300740841

Royal Claytons is nice and is my spot for lunch and drinks with co-workers. It has really good food but is shady once night falls. There is also some cool shops around there. Vincet Gallo lives above the bar and frequents the bar. He's pretty nice for looking like an asshole.
http://www.royalclaytonsenglishpub.com/

There's tons of spots in DownTown now just cruise and you'll find something you like but once it gets late things can get cracked out.

Rain · 07-18-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaYa

^Hey Rain! Sleeping isn't in the plan...I'll crash when my train picks me up the next evening....assuming I can find a bar that's open 'till 2ish...I'll spend 2-5 touring the town looking for anyplace that is still lit up. Haha, any good 24 hour diners?

I guess it depends on where you end up... If you're in downtown LA, there's the Original Pantry Cafe in Fig, there's also an IHOP & Denny's

07-15-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
SeaYa Is about to 'SeaYa' later View User's Garage Drives: 08 MT Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MI, USA Posts: 226	21 Hours on foot in LA...ideas.. Want some local input about the lesser publicized side of LA (stuff that wouldn't normally pop up on expedia trip planner)...I'm really interested in any good local music venues but want to hear about anything you guys think is fun or interesting... cool sites , gang hangouts , places to eat , skate parks , bars to crash , loitering spots , the parking deck with the most exotic cars in it ...places to see the best ladies ... you know...fun stuff. The only restrictions I have are time (9pm Weds 8/19 to 6:30pm Thurs 8/20...yah, that's when the Amtrak arrives and leaves) and would rather not end up in handcuffs (at least for too long), but other than that, give me your best shot. __________________ I am John Galt.

07-15-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
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aeipee13 DKDC Drives: Yarlet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 200	Wednesday nights can be fun in L.A. Bars- Bar 107 on 4th is cool and could keep you occupied for awhile. http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...58428485446112 Golden Gopher http://www.goldengopher.la/ Broadway Bar http://www.broadwaybar.la/ La Cita http://www.lacitabar.com/ Food- Daikokuya is a good late night spot http://www.google.com/search?q=daiko...ient=firefox-a Koraku is good if Dikokuya is closed http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...43031300740841 Royal Claytons is nice and is my spot for lunch and drinks with co-workers. It has really good food but is shady once night falls. There is also some cool shops around there. Vincet Gallo lives above the bar and frequents the bar. He's pretty nice for looking like an asshole. http://www.royalclaytonsenglishpub.com/ There's tons of spots in DownTown now just cruise and you'll find something you like but once it gets late things can get cracked out.