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Los Angeles

Southern CA on a Budget for Groups

Very Close to LAXMore Photos

by amberger123

An April 2006 travel journal

Last Updated: June 1, 2006

Journal Usefulness Rating 2 out of 5
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This trip is designed for a group of 5 to visit Los Angeles, CA.

Hilton LAX

Hotel

Very Close to LAX
This is a good, basic hotel. Don't let the name Hilton fool you, the design is much like any other hotels. Their beds are comfortable, though. And flat screen TVs are in every room, although they sometimes don't cooperate with the remote controls. Location is very close to the airport, but you get used to the airplane noise.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by amberger123 on May 31, 2006

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 410-4000

This place is great! Always packed, but worth the wait. Cheap, cheap food, and its really really good. A cup of coffee? nine cents! Salads for $3.75, and fabulous french dip sandwiches for under five bucks, this is the place to go.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by amberger123 on May 31, 2006

Philippe (The Original)
1001 North Alameda St Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 628-3781

Emporio Armani, one of many high-end retailers at South Coast Plaza
Only one word can describe this shopping center. Wow. No where else in the world, not even on Rodeo Drive, can you find many of theses stores all together. Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Hermes, Gucci, Escada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Burberry, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dior...just to name a few. It is the largest high-end shopping mall in the nation. Leave at least 3 hours to just pop your head in each of the stores. There are "normal" stores too, such as Ann Taylor, Macys, The Gap, Pottery Barn, etc. Tons of restaurants too. Better than Disneyland!
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by amberger123 on May 31, 2006

South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St Los Angeles, California 92626
(714) 241-1700

LA Lakers Game

Activity

Home of the LA Lakers!
Going to a Lakers game is a "staple" of a trip to Los Angeles. Definitely will be something to remember! Just be sure to buy tickets early. Spend an extra few bucks for better seats, it will most definitely be worth it.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by amberger123 on June 1, 2006

Los Angeles Lakers
1111 South Figueroa St Los Angeles, California 90015
+1 213 480 3232

Fabulous Theater!
Every third Tuesday of the month, at 1pm, catch a classic film from the '30s to the '80s. The $1 ticket buys you admission, popcorn and a drink. Call (310) 568-9950 for info.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by amberger123 on June 1, 2006

Bridge: Cinema De Lux
6081 Center Drive Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 568-3375

About the Writer

amberger123
amberger123
Walnut Creek, California
  • "I try to go down to southern CA at least four times a year, I was born there and plan on moving back..."
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