Hi LA people,

Like Vince, Eric, Turtle and Drama, I'm getting tired of the NY entertainment business and thinking about the big move to LA (I'm more of a E guy ). But before making a decision, I have to... visit LA! I've never been. I love NY, walking and the subway, so I'm a little scared, but I have a driver's license, so you gotta find out, don't ya?

I'm taking a few days in July to visit, get a sense for the city, figure out whether it's possible or not. I welcome all suggestions, but here's mainly what I'm looking for:

- How long? right now I'm thinking 4 days (tuesday to sunday, 7/22-27). I just want to get a sense of whether I like it or not, I'm not planning on seeing everything.

- Where to stay? Obviously I want to know more about how and where entertainment guys live and work (I'm a producer). My goal is not to be near the beach. I'll get a car (obviously) but I'd rather avoid long rides in traffic. And I'd love to be around sunset blvd and the man's chinese if it makes sense.

- I'm looking for a cheap hotel (below or around $100). I got *wood (spg50 tips and others welcome) but I don't really care. Hotwire tips very appreciated (what's that website again where users share their hotwire experience?).

Ok that's it. Oh and if you have a suite at the Chateau Marmont you just don't know what to do with, please do tell

Thanks!

PS: This is not really an air-related question. I'll try to fly to LAX or BUR, maybe long beach, I don't really want to drive from SNT and such.