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[BioFan]

thought to mention my fav:
mexican - cinco de mayo at sawtelle and sepulveda.
korean - hodori at vermont and w olympic opens 24/7 must get the marinated cod, which one? the most exp item in the menu lol.
try any all you can eat korean BBQs...
boiling crab - multiple location, closest to you prob is the one in UCLA, I never tried that branch. The main branch is in Alhambra, 8th and valley blvd. Wait is terrible.
If you are adventurous, eat Yakitoriya at sawtelle and w olympic blvd, order the chicken hearts, the special hearts and special special hearts. DROOOLS! Wait is long and cooking time is sloooooowwwwwww...it's a japanese husband and wife joint...it's worth it though can get very pricey.

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

Damn Dr. feel good, you've done it all.
How did you get into the Magic Castle? I've been wanting to go.


Don't forget to add checking out a Chargers game now that they're in L.A.

Probably mentioned but check out Manhattan Beach

I have a guy who can get you in he just requires a heads up. PM if you want his details.

 

[Lakershead22]

South Bay resident checking in. Go to Gardena for some good Japanese food. Torrance has some good places too.

 

[Aizo]

Use jmon as much as possible

it's commonplace around here

This is the second time tonight I've seen you say jmon. I feel left out.

It's just c'mon, yeah? What else am I missing here?

 

[Sweet Bellic]

If you want good authentic Chinese food go to the San Gabriel Valley.…or Irvine.

Lol he's in L.A.... there's amazing Chinese food significantly closer than that.

South Bay, huh?... I recommend catching a ferry and checking out Catalina Island. Watts Tours makes for an interesting diversion. If you want to be a total Hollywood hipster, go for a hike at Runyon Canyon and get a spectacular view of the Hollywood Sign and downtown skyline. Huntington Library in Pasadena is fantastic if you love botanical gardens/museums. Or simply go downtown, enter the Bonaventure, and take a ride up the elevator for an up-close-and-personal view of downtown. Venice Beach is full of freaks and great too.

 

[CloudyTuba]

hit the 405

Ssshhh. Don't spook him off.

 

[BuggyDClown]

Hit up one of the many LA GAF threads, so many good recs in there.

I'd suggest driving up the 1 coast for a weekend if you're just here for a short while. It will be worth the sight seeing.

Hit up Malibu trails on a cooler day than now. For SURE go to Griffith and The Observatory.

You can start by parking yourself in front of your AC

cause it's hot as shit

West side is fine, south bay should be good. Its only 84 here these last few days.

 

[Sickness702]

What up GAF.

I moved to SO CAL "Southbay" area for contract work and I'm wondering what are the must see locations, attractions, or places that will help me to get a good feel for the city and surrounding area's. I have literally nothing to do on weekends and would like to spend time traveling around the city before my contract is up, but I just don't know where to start LOL

Since you're in the South Bay, go to Del Amo Mall, the place is huge.

 

[Shogmaster]

There is nothing "must see" about South Bay.

You can pick me up in ktown and drive down to Garden Hrove for Girlz Cafe tho.


https://www.facebook.com/officialgirlzcafe/

 

[dcll]

If I moved to CA I would try In N Out to see if it lives up to the hype, Five Guys sure didnt

 

[Shogmaster]

Hype of In n Out is that its the best sub 5 dollar burger. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[RedAssedApe]

some mostly free stuff

http://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/100-things-can-free-l/

 

[Nista]

You're going to have to help me with Irvine, because I don't see it. Yes to SGV though.

Yeah, don't get this one either. Unless he means the places over on Walnut? Dunno.

I'm going to First Fridays in Long Beach tonight to support some artist pals. We should probably visit south bay areas more often, but the 405 traffic sucks.

 

[Kevtones]

I'm moving to El Segundo in October (from Eagle Rock). I need some new South Bay friends.

 

[Aerogamer]

You are in South Bay, check out the Palos Verdes area right near you. Point Vicente Lighthouse, Point Fermin, the Los Angeles waterfront at San Pedro, specifically, Ports o Call Village, Redondo Beach Pier, Signal Hill Hilltop Park, Rainbow Harbor, the Pike and Shoreline Village. These are just some areas close to you.

 

[Robot Carnival]

first, welcome to LA. and second, there's plenty of great suggestions already but I don't see either Getty Villa or Getty Center on the list, so I'll throw that on there. both are pretty awesome and even if you're not that interested in art, the environment alone is worth checking out. same goes for Greystone Mansion. it's pretty cool too.

 

[Aerogamer]

first, welcome to LA. and second, there's plenty of great suggestions already but I don't see either Getty Villa or Getty Center on the list, so I'll throw that on there. both are pretty awesome and even if you're not that interested in art, the environment alone is worth checking out. same goes for Greystone Mansion. it's pretty cool too.

These are good and free, also if you want some local hikes, there is Escondido Falls hike in Malibu, Runyon Canyon Hike for city views of LA, Cactus to Clouds in Palm Springs area and Top of the World hike in Laguna for Ocean views. Los Angeles Public Library is also a good place to check out. Be sure to hit the California Science Center to see Endeavour and some other exhibits, it is free.

 

[J2 Cool]

Anyone have a suggestion for their best value, favorite sashimi/sushi spot in LA? Still haven't found a replacement for my favorite in Valencia, Mr Sushi. Amazing ramen/sushi (or sashimi) combo for maybe $12

 

[Shogmaster]

Anyone have a suggestion for their best value, favorite sashimi/sushi spot in LA? Still haven't founded a replacement for my favorite in Valencia, Mr Sushi. Amazing ramen/sushi (or sashimi) combo for maybe $12

Sushi Stops in Sawtelle little Tokyo. Or Roll roll Roll on Wilshire and Hobart in Ktown.

 

[BlackBanditSho]

Why does it matter if the OP is white or not? I didn't take any offense to the question btw, just curious as to why it matters.

changes what you do and where you go and increases or decreases your options. Just saying. Certain cities are more awesome depending on who you are. I'm not saying that LA is racist or anything like that. I'm saying that certain places have totally different vibes and options depending on age, race, gender, etc.

EDIT - lemme double down and clarify: If I were a white male in my 20 and early 30's, I couldn't imagine a more amazing place than LA or Austin. As a black male, DC is a mecca. New York is just amazing in general.

 

[Reeks]

I'm moving to LA in two months :-o ...so I'm also gonna take an interest in this thread lol.

Also, September is your hot month?

I'm moving from Tempe, AZ, we're still in our hot... half-year til like mid-October lol

I lived in Tempe before LA. You will wonder what everyone is whining about in terms of heat and in 2 years, you'll be one of those people.

The oddball museums are great: Museum of Jurassic Technology, The Museum of Ice Cream, Museum of Death.

If you're into films, check out Cinefamily, the New Beverly (sat by Quentin Tarantino here once (he owns it)), Cinespia (show films at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in the summer) and Cinematheque. Between tjese theaters, I've seen screenings with Q&As given Michael Mann, Richard Kelly, Werner Herzog, Oliver Stone, Mel Gibson, Elias Merhinge etc etc. And all of these screenings were for less than 15 bucks. This is my favorite part of living in LA by far.

 

[J2 Cool]

Sushi Stops in Sawtelle little Tokyo. Or Roll roll Roll on Wilshire and Hobart in Ktown.

thank you much!