To those that either live/or have visitied CA

Just a quick question. I am planning a vacation to California next year (my home at heart😄) and would like to know some advice/info on the place. I have read on sites about the place in general however i would like to know about the atmosphere and the best places reccomended. I am definitely going to go to southern california, prefably los angeles. Apparently a lot of this city is dirty/crimy, may be wrong, though i do imagine it being that way in parts terribly.
So if you have visited the los angeles area or live near there could you give me some good information on where is best to visit etc😄? Thanks.
I would like to now as much as i can as i have been away before and found myself bored as there was not much to do!

That's too much to read. ermmhappy

Originally posted by Kongu Dude
That's too much to read. ermmhappy

herbeyes

Originally posted by soin2cal
Just a quick question. I am planning a vacation to California next year (my home at heart😄) and would like to know some advice/info on the place. I have read on sites about the place in general however i would like to know about the atmosphere and the best places reccomended. I am definitely going to go to southern california, prefably los angeles. Apparently a lot of this city is dirty/crimy, may be wrong, though i do imagine it being that way in parts terribly.
So if you have visited the los angeles area or live near there could you give me some good information on where is best to visit etc😄? Thanks.
I would like to now as much as i can as i have been away before and found myself bored as there was not much to do!

Definitely visit Beverly Hills. It's beautiful.

Originally posted by Bloigen
herbeyes

Thats funny because someone told me about there. I definitely want to go there😄 Though its the show offy place, which would annoy me LOL!
Not as it would be that easy to bump into fave actors though😛 Is it west hollywood, that area?

Or you can go to Sweden. 🙂

crylaugh

I prefer drier places, sweden may bore me😛 However i wouldnt say no.

Originally posted by soin2cal
I prefer drier places, sweden may bore me😛 However i wouldnt say no.

Originally posted by Kongu Dude
Or you can go to Sweden. 🙂

crylaugh

Originally posted by Dusty
Definitely visit Beverly Hills. It's beautiful.

hollywood blvd is also a nice place..but theres a lot of bums there so watch your 6. city walk is nice too..but 10 bucks for parking is steep...oh but if you go and watch a movie at the theater...u get the 10 bucks back 😄

It is that expensive here for parking! Its ridiculous!
I wander why so much😖
I love expense😛

yah..unlce sam needs to find himself a job and stop moochin off of me 😄

ahh so where else are you planning on going besides so cal?...which is the best place on earth if i might and 😖hifty: ✅

Originally posted by §uffer§noopy
Wow, you're a homosexual.

Originally posted by soin2cal
Just a quick question. I am planning a vacation to California next year (my home at heart😄) and would like to know some advice/info on the place. I have read on sites about the place in general however i would like to know about the atmosphere and the best places reccomended. I am definitely going to go to southern california, prefably los angeles. Apparently a lot of this city is dirty/crimy, may be wrong, though i do imagine it being that way in parts terribly.
So if you have visited the los angeles area or live near there could you give me some good information on where is best to visit etc😄? Thanks.
I would like to now as much as i can as i have been away before and found myself bored as there was not much to do!

Where to start...

Well, it depends on your budget and what you want. For a good time drive to Santa Barbara. Then take trip to Catalina Island. It's really fun...but if you go on Summer do expect to be jam pack of people.

If you're looking for more of a thrill. Visit Six Flags, Knotts Berry farm and Disneyland.

If you want some history take tour of the old California Missions.

If you're more of movie fan drive to Hollywood Blvd or take a tour of the big movie studios.

If you're looking for some gambling and entertainment and don't want to drive to Vegas (which is a 4hr drive) visit the Indian Reservation Casinos. They're nice and fun.

If you like sports there is Dodger Stadium, Angels Stadium, Staples center, Arrowhead pond.

For aquatic life go to Santa Monica, Long Beach, and San Pedro. That is if you like fishing.

There is more...that's a good start. Best thing to do is rent a car. Trust me you'll be doing lots of driving around. Make sure to get a map.

Almost forgot...if you're a shopper there are lots and lots of Malls. So you won't be dissapointed.

Avoid Downtown L.A. boring and overcrowded.

Have fun. 🙂

I don't get everyone's fascination with California, specially if they go in the summer, then it just becomes another polluted hell hole. There are tons of states that could easily rival it as tourist spots during the summer. Other than the ocean, which is apparently freezing anyways, I see absolutely no reason to visit Cali shrug

Originally posted by silver_tears
I don't get everyone's fascination with California, specially if they go in the summer, then it just becomes another polluted hell hole. There are tons of states that could easily rival it as tourist spots during the summer. Other than the ocean, which is apparently freezing anyways, I see absolutely no reason to visit Cali shrug

Obviously not, because you've never been. 🙂

True, but it's the same with places like New York etc, I've been there and had a great time, but it's like every other place with good shopping and theater, nothing special and people go crazy about it.

But then again I hate overpopulated tourist traps so there's no appeal to spend my days stalking celebs and paying 10 bucks for a smoothie.

I mean other than the whole celebrity lure and shopping what else is there? shrug

Originally posted by soin2cal
Just a quick question. I am planning a vacation to California next year (my home at heart😄) and would like to know some advice/info on the place. I have read on sites about the place in general however i would like to know about the atmosphere and the best places reccomended. I am definitely going to go to southern california, prefably los angeles. Apparently a lot of this city is dirty/crimy, may be wrong, though i do imagine it being that way in parts terribly.
So if you have visited the los angeles area or live near there could you give me some good information on where is best to visit etc😄? Thanks.
I would like to now as much as i can as i have been away before and found myself bored as there was not much to do!

...have never been to LA. But, I was in SF for a Memorial Day weekend with my family....lots of fun, lots to see and do.

Originally posted by silver_tears
True, but it's the same with places like New York etc, I've been there and had a great time, but it's like every other place with good shopping and theater, nothing special and people go crazy about it.

But then again I hate overpopulated tourist traps so there's no appeal to spend my days stalking celebs and paying 10 bucks for a smoothie.

I mean other than the whole celebrity lure and shopping what else is there? shrug

The sun of course and beaches of course!