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Los Angeles

south bay los angeles

by gustav

A travel journal

Last Updated: July 20, 2000

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things to do in the redondo beach, hermosa beach, manhattan beach area. (the beach cities...) restaurant reviews, ocean sports

Undeniably, the best introduction to the area would be had with a meal of fish tacos. While this at first may sound a bit fishy, I guarantee they will make an addict out of any adventurous eater. The beach cities have the best mexican food outside mexico. some of the most recommended eats are at: la salsa, wahoo's, and el tarasco, all of which can be found throughout the three towns.

Quick Tips:

For a laugh one should check out the comedy and magic club in hermosa beach. This club has earned the title of the best comedy club in the country, and big names are among the regulars. Jay Leno performs every sunday night.

Best Way To Get Around:

There is a public bus called the Wave to shuttle one through the towns, although its stops are a bit limitied. although one can walk here, CA is defintiely designed with cars in mind.

el pollo inka

Restaurant

the only incan restaurant i have ever been to. a very flavorful blend of meats and vegetables, spicy seafood. the atmosphere is a little like that of a stripmall restauarnt, but the food more than makes up for that. definitely a new taste to sample.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by gustav on July 20, 2000

El Pollo Inka
1100 Pacific Coast Hwy Los Angeles, California 90254
(310) 372-1433

one of the best small photo galleries around. a very helpful staff very willing to show works from their files as well as explain current displays... one of the most consistently great selections of work.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by gustav on July 17, 2000

The Paul Kopeikin Gallery
6150 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California
(323) 937-0765

Getty Center

Activity

One of the most remarkable art museums anywhere in the world today. Not only is the collection outstanding - one of the country's best - but the building itself is a marvel of modern architecture. There is too much to see to fit into a short description... note that you must call ahead for parking (310) 440-7300.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by gustav on July 18, 2000

J. Paul Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, California 90049
(310) 440-7300

a wide array of styles and periods covered by this museum, but one of the best points is their tibetan collection, a must-see for anyone interested in this tradition. lectures and special activities common.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by gustav on July 18, 2000

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, California 90036
+1 323 857 6111

reportedly one of the nation's top comedy clubs, the comedy and magic club recently celebrated its 22nd birthday with a parade of 22 comics in one night. the food here is very good and service is friendly. jay leno appears weekly along with other big names. reservation for tickets is recommended.

1018 hermosa avenue, hermosa beach 310 376 6914

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los angeles, California
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