I read a story a few years ago about an elderly German couple that was visiting LA for the first time. They had a hotel downtown because they had no idea where to stay. Then in the evening they decided to go for a "stroll" as they were used to. Got mugged and taken at gunpoint back to their hotel room where everything was taken from them.
Just do your research beforehand and you'll be fine. Stick to the nicer areas.
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One day I heard that there's a man driving and he has an accident, so think twice before you drive
Kind of missing the point. We're giving you some good advice, in my opinion. Feel free to stay wherever you want. But I have traveled a lot and LA, where I live, is pretty different from most cities in terms of the way it is laid out.
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Hi PJ friend,
It will be my 1st time in L.A, so if I rent a car and stay in a "safe" area, will it be ok to drive around L.A? I guess I´ve understood I should not go to East L.A...is there any other place I should avoid?
Thanks,
The main thing is to have some good maps or a good navigation unit to help you out in case you do get lost. If you stay on the freeways and the main entertainment areas, you should do just fine! Areas to avoid: Watts, Compton, Downey, South LA (as mentioned). As you head further south (Orange County), it gets better, but too far away from downtown.
The main thing is to have some good maps or a good navigation unit to help you out in case you do get lost. If you stay on the freeways and the main entertainment areas, you should do just fine! Areas to avoid: Watts, Compton, Downey, South LA (as mentioned). As you head further south (Orange County), it gets better, but too far away from downtown.
DOWNEY????? dude. u dont know what ure talking about.
L.A is a great place and has badd areas like anywhere else. just be careful if ure traveling alone and are unfamiliar with this place. thats all. everyone will have a GOOD TIME!!!
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I guess the best advice that I can give is don't act like a tourist or something.. don't go out taking pictures and going crazy.. well you can do that around hollywood with the rest of tourists posing next to a star in walk of fame. hehehe!
Just be cool and everyone is going to look local here.
It's not Baghdad!!!
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Born and raised in LA. It is no different than any other large city. Use common sense, you'll be fine. Simple.
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seriously dude. everyones just going NUTS. i LOVE L.A no matter what.
Agreed. The point was not that LA is overly dangerous or something. The point was you should pick a hotel where you want to hang out. LA is kind of spread out and that public transit is not the best. That's all. Just do your research and figure out where you want to spend time.
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i have 2 reservations currently... the Courtyard in LA and the Wilshire Plaza..are either of these in a decent spot? i will be renting a car either way...
There is a good courtyard by marriott in West LA on Olympic. Guys trust me, do not rely on public transport in this City. If you want to do some exploring in LA you must rent a car. That being said, if you are out partying, cab it. it aint worth the risk. Just call United Independent Cab in West L.A. Very prompt and reliable. The Wiltern is an easy 10-15 minute cab ride from Hollywood, West Hollywood, Westwood or Downtown. I would not recommend staying in the Valley. Beach areas are cool but not close to the Wiltern. Venice rocks but a hearty cab ride to the Wiltern. Abandon LAX hotels. Very remote from anything and they suck. If you have a few bucks I'd recommend the following:
1) The W in Westwood
2) The Standard Downtown or in Hollywood
3) The Hyatt in Hollywood. Lots of history at this hotel. Seen Almost Famous?
4) The Viceroy in Santa Monica
5) Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica
I prefer to stay by the venue.. You take your poster back to your room..get ur self together.. and take a cab to wherever..the Ramada seems perfect and there are many other 10-clubbers staying there.. I got a room there for three nights after the SB show for the two LA shows... There is a 24 hr. fitness 3 blks. away to sweat out the toxins the next day..:)
I hate driving in LA.. I think the Ramada is the best idea.. and just take cabs.. Cheaper and safer than driving in a place you don't know.. Being by the venue is key.. If you have never been to LA, then stay in Hermosa Beach and drive to the show..
For those who are still looking for a cheap hotel in LA, I find a Motel 6 at around 50 bucks a single room, it's located at 0,4 miles from the Walk of Fame and 12 miles aways from the Wiltern, here you'll be sure to find europeans and if you never been to LA it's a good place you can put your hands in hands print star's on the sidewalk like you seen it on TV ! Just go on motel6.com and looks for hotel #4044
For those who are still looking for a cheap hotel in LA, I find a Motel 6 at around 50 bucks a single room, it's located at 0,4 miles from the Walk of Fame and 12 miles aways from the Wiltern, here you'll be sure to find europeans and if you never been to LA it's a good place you can put your hands in hands print star's on the sidewalk like you seen it on TV ! Just go on motel6.com and looks for hotel #4044
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Just do your research beforehand and you'll be fine. Stick to the nicer areas.
Kind of missing the point. We're giving you some good advice, in my opinion. Feel free to stay wherever you want. But I have traveled a lot and LA, where I live, is pretty different from most cities in terms of the way it is laid out.
The main thing is to have some good maps or a good navigation unit to help you out in case you do get lost. If you stay on the freeways and the main entertainment areas, you should do just fine! Areas to avoid: Watts, Compton, Downey, South LA (as mentioned). As you head further south (Orange County), it gets better, but too far away from downtown.
Good point, its best to stay away from L.A....no telling what will happen!
Thanks, Borat!
L.A is a great place and has badd areas like anywhere else. just be careful if ure traveling alone and are unfamiliar with this place. thats all. everyone will have a GOOD TIME!!!
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!
"Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95
It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!
"Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95
It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
Just be cool and everyone is going to look local here.
It's not Baghdad!!!
I thought I came here to stay
We're all just visiting
All just breaking like waves.."
07/09/06
07/10/06
07/15/06
We are a huge city, so by the law of averages, we will have more square miles of dodgy areas!
I watch "COPS" all the time, and I bet our crime isn't all that bad compared to some of the stuff across the U.S.!
Stay in West L.A., Beverly Hills, Santa Monica or Sherman Oaks if you really want to be 90% safe!
If anyone feels safer staying in a lily-white suburb, here ya go....it's a nice hotel with plenty of places in walking distance.
http://www.slhotel.com
End of rant!
hahaha! that is right!
I went to Vegas, too much lights scared the hell out of me!
I thought I came here to stay
We're all just visiting
All just breaking like waves.."
07/09/06
07/10/06
07/15/06
I'm waiting for a general consensus here...so we can narrow down our choices and get moving on this...
SO!!! PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
Whatever you are, be a good one --Lincoln
I'm still interested. I liked the Ramada idea, but am open to suggestions.
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You are awesome.
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!
"Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95
It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
"This is the greatest band in the world"---Ben Harper
Agreed. The point was not that LA is overly dangerous or something. The point was you should pick a hotel where you want to hang out. LA is kind of spread out and that public transit is not the best. That's all. Just do your research and figure out where you want to spend time.
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I just PMed everyone on the list, so hopefully I'll hear back from them and we can narrow down our choices...
Whatever you are, be a good one --Lincoln
I´m interested!!
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I posted this review earlier in the thread and I had no problems with the place.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g32655-d84480-r13288432-Ramada_Wilshire_Center-Los_Angeles_California.html
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1) The W in Westwood
2) The Standard Downtown or in Hollywood
3) The Hyatt in Hollywood. Lots of history at this hotel. Seen Almost Famous?
4) The Viceroy in Santa Monica
5) Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica
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