I've decided to change my flight to arrive into DEN 1035 and leave for LAX at 1425 which arrives at 1553 and my connecting flight to AKL is at 21pm. This will give me more transit time in DEN and a longer wait at LAX (from 1553 till 2100). Does anyone know how can I kill the later afternoon at LAX?

Thanks for all the advices - my cybertraveller friends.

p.t.