Los Angeles Master Thread

[HolyHippi]

Is there any empty hotel pools that are easy to get into at night. Something like the fountain blue in miami, which is accessible from the beach.

[12HRS]

Is there anyway to get a room in the crowne Plaza Beverly Hills for cheap? For me it's the only viable option for Shabbath unless someone is ready to RENT out his house just for Shabbath!
Thank you

Which shabbos do you need it and how many nights?

[Yehoshua]

Is there any empty hotel pools that are easy to get into at night. Something like the fountain blue in miami, which is accessible from the beach.

Not really. There aren't any hotels that have pools connected to a public beach.

[Am]

My husband and I are planning on taking my two babies to LA right after tisha bav, I'm working on figuring out what we can do as day trips, I need the activities to be interesting for my kids, So far I have planned to do Santa Monica one day, Griffith Park and the LA zoo another day and Sea World on a third day, I need a couple more activity suggestions that can be done with a baby in a stroller, I am good with a hike/walk I am just not finding a clear answer to someplace that can be done with a stroller.

Thank you

btw the LA Zoo is very spread out and starts at the bottom of a mountain and goes to the top. I've found that it's worth paying a little for the little trolley/train and get off at the top and walk down. The trip was less strenuous and tiring, and I didn't come home knocked out.

The Grove is a beautiful outdoor shopping mall that has a big fountain in the middle with water shows(water dancing to music) every 15 min(I think) that can interest your 3 yr. old.

Camp Snoopy is an entire section in Knotts that is geared towards kids. I think even a 3 yr. can have fun there. The only problem is that it's a part of the larger theme park so you'll have to pay the expensive entrance fees for 2 adults and 1 child.(don't know your budget or if that's a problem)

Orange County Fair might be fun. I don't know what they have this year but I remember from years ago Pig races, bike shows, acrobats, bull fights, pony rides and a lot of walking around doing nothing trying to find something interesting while waiting for the next thing on schedule. Btw, some shows each have their own tickets sold separately. Look into the schedule, cost etc. at
http://www.ocfair.com/2014/mobile/

Also, Santa Monica is a good place to go for the pier and Fish Grill but the beach is always packed.

[smart brit]

Which shabbos do you need it and how many nights?

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[esther gee]

btw the LA Zoo is very spread out and starts at the bottom of a mountain and goes to the top. I've found that it's worth paying a little for the little trolley/train and get off at the top and walk down. The trip was less strenuous and tiring, and I didn't come home knocked out.

Orange County Fair might be fun. I don't know what they have this year but I remember from years ago Pig races, bike shows, acrobats, bull fights, pony rides and a lot of walking around doing nothing trying to find something interesting while waiting for the next thing on schedule. Btw, some shows each have their own tickets sold separately. Look into the schedule, cost etc. at
http://www.ocfair.com/2014/mobile/

Also, Santa Monica is a good place to go for the pier and Fish Grill but the beach is always packed.

Thanks for the advice about the zoo, will do just that. Am I understanding the website correctly that the zoo is in or adjacent to Griffith Park and can all be done on one day?

I'm missing the fair by one day, another time we'll have to do that, but it looks fun

I saw someplace in the forums that Runyon Canyon, has a path that can be done with a stroller and is very nice, is that a full day trip?

Any beach that you could recommend that is quietish?

[ushdadude]

Thanks for the advice about the zoo, will do just that. Am I understanding the website correctly that the zoo is in or adjacent to Griffith Park and can all be done on one day?

I'm missing the fair by one day, another time we'll have to do that, but it looks fun

I saw someplace in the forums that Runyon Canyon, has a path that can be done with a stroller and is very nice, is that a full day trip?

Any beach that you could recommend that is quietish?

I've heard that Malibu has the quietest beaches but parking is tough because it's a private area.

[Am]

Thanks for the advice about the zoo, will do just that. Am I understanding the website correctly that the zoo is in or adjacent to Griffith Park and can all be done on one day?

I'm missing the fair by one day, another time we'll have to do that, but it looks fun

I saw someplace in the forums that Runyon Canyon, has a path that can be done with a stroller and is very nice, is that a full day trip?

Any beach that you could recommend that is quietish?

the zoo is near Griffith Park however the zoo is big, so I guess it depends on how early you get started and how much you want to do in one day

If you go to Runyan Canyon just make sure your kids aren't afraid of dogs. That place allows "no leash" in most of the park

Malibu beaches are more scenic, however I personally like the residential area in Marina Del Ray, I think the beach itself is nicer. The distance from the beginning of the sand until the water is longer and sand seems cleaner, deeper and dryer. Park somewhere around Pacific Ave and Hurricane St and walk between one of the narrow paths between the houses to get to the sand.

[Sport]

Are there any kosher candy stores or bakeries  that will deliver to the valley?

[Yehoshua]

Are there any kosher candy stores or bakeries  that will deliver to the valley?

Munchies is in Pico, but did you call them? They might.

There are bakeries in the valley in the wiki map.

[Sport]

Munchies said it's too late I'll try the bakeries

[Dan]

Uber?

[Yehoshua]

Uber?

It will only cost about ~$20 for the ~10 mile drive. Not a bad idea.

[Maximus]

Traveling with a baby that doesn't need to be entertained in a stroller , can i do WB , Universal , Paramount studios ?
i understand i cant do rides but shows i can do ect .
pls advise

[Sport]

Does Ditmas get booked early?

[MC]

Does Ditmas get booked early?

Not particularly. No need to reserve earlier than day of.

[BigDanFan]

Traveling with a baby that doesn't need to be entertained in a stroller , can i do WB , Universal , Paramount studios ?
i understand i cant do rides but shows i can do ect .
pls advise

certain things at California Adventure (or you can take turns with wife holding baby for certain "rides/interactive shows" like
"Soaring Over California".) Or baby can be strapped attached to you while you're sitting on this elevated moving Imax idea?
Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yO_CgeoDPE

[springles]

I will be in LA next week and have a few questions.
What is the best moderate hike for 2 adults.  I dont need to exhaust myself too much but enjoy the exercise and views. 

Put the following restaurants in order from best to worst.  We like different and interesting food.  A good steak is great but something unique is even better.
La Gondola, Shilohs, Ditmas, 26 (is that called something else now?), beverly hills thai, and mexikosher

Thanks

Also, is Chayo Eatery a good lunch place?

[Yehoshua]

I will be in LA next week and have a few questions.
What is the best moderate hike for 2 adults.  I dont need to exhaust myself too much but enjoy the exercise and views. 

Put the following restaurants in order from best to worst.  We like different and interesting food.  A good steak is great but something unique is even better.
La Gondola, Shilohs, Ditmas, 26 (is that called something else now?), beverly hills thai, and mexikosher

Thanks
Also, is Chayo Eatery a good lunch place?

I like Eagle Rock hike. You can go up the Musch trail and down the fire road. Great views on a clear day of both the valley and city from the top. Nice ocean views on the way down.

My order would be (for unique, not best food):
BH Thai or Bodhi (cheaper, but vegetarian)
Mexikosher or Taco Flame (more authentic according to the Mexicans I know)
The rest are not unique in terms of food.

Best to worst for the rest would be:
Ditmas
La Gondola
Shilohs
(never been to the last one)

Chayo is supposed to be really good if you're in the area, but I haven't been yet.

[BigDanFan]

Best to worst for the rest would be:
Ditmas
La Gondola
Shilohs
(never been to the last one)
Chayo is supposed to be really good if you're in the area, but I haven't been yet.

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