Have a look at my post on FT Airports for LAX:
http://www.flyertalk.com/airports/ft...ML/000083.html
Some great things to do, but definitely don't hang out at the airport for that long!!
take a tour, rent a car, get some zzz's, grab a taxi to somewhere nearby if ur not up to driving or being stuck in a tour. Some of the tours are great value and relatively cheap.
For some ideas on taking a tour, see:
http://www.la-tours.com/
[This message has been edited by kawoh (edited 05-01-2003).]