The consolidated "What to do on a layover at LAX" thread
Jan 10, 2017, 10:53 am
#751
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My suggestion is that you take the strollers and kids and walk around Marina Del Rey or Venice Beach aka Muscle Beach... It should take 20-30 minutes each way in a cab....
You can walk around either of those, and it will be great if it is a nice day... stop for some lunch somewhere along the way.
Just make sure you give yourself enough time on the return.
You can walk around either of those, and it will be great if it is a nice day... stop for some lunch somewhere along the way.
Just make sure you give yourself enough time on the return.
Cheers
Jan 10, 2017, 8:50 pm
#753
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During our 7 hour layover @ LAX, we hopped on a city bus and took our kids to the Mattel HQ factory store @ 333 Continental Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Torrance Transit bus "8" was a dollar per adult {each way} and free for the kids under 5 or 50 cents for student age. We hopped on at Sepulveda Bl & Century Bl.
We got off near the LA Kings Practice facility (Toyota Sports Centre) at Nash/ Grand.
There are online coupons available for a further discount at Mattel.
http://www.matteltoystore.com/locati...egundo-ca.aspx
The Torrance Transit bus "8" was a dollar per adult {each way} and free for the kids under 5 or 50 cents for student age. We hopped on at Sepulveda Bl & Century Bl.
We got off near the LA Kings Practice facility (Toyota Sports Centre) at Nash/ Grand.
There are online coupons available for a further discount at Mattel.
http://www.matteltoystore.com/locati...egundo-ca.aspx
Another option is is Marriott hotel on Rosecrans (behind a mall). Also a free shuttle. On a 5 hr layover, did the shuttle there, had lunch on the terrace of a restaurant in the mall and returned to airport. Delightful. Time flew by (excuse the pun).
Last edited by Bartolo; Jan 13, 2017 at 10:19 am
Jan 10, 2017, 11:52 pm
#754
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Jan 11, 2017, 6:03 pm
#755
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From north side of LAX, it is quicker to walk to In-N-Out.
From the south side of LAX, you can take shuttle C to the cell phone waiting lot and it is a short walk over to In-N-Out from there.
Read the wiki in this thread for detailed step by step instruction to reach In-N-Out and back to the terminals: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-a...d-threads.html
Jan 12, 2017, 8:35 pm
#756
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Doubletree Hotel is next door to Mattel and has a free shuttle to/from airport. The beach in El Segundo has a great walking path suitable for strollers.
Another option is is Renaissance hotel on Rosecrans (behind a mall). Also a free shuttle. On a 5 hr layover, did the shuttle there, had lunch on the terrace of a restaurant in the mall and returned to airport. Delightful. Time flew by (excuse the pun).
Another option is is Renaissance hotel on Rosecrans (behind a mall). Also a free shuttle. On a 5 hr layover, did the shuttle there, had lunch on the terrace of a restaurant in the mall and returned to airport. Delightful. Time flew by (excuse the pun).
Jan 12, 2017, 11:18 pm
#757
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If not staying at hotel and asked by shuttle be prepared to have a good response such as having lunch in restaurant me meeting someone, etc. I've seen passengers asked about reservations, checking in etc.
Jan 13, 2017, 10:23 am
#758
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This Marriott is on a golf course so the aspect is quite pretty. Several restaurants in that property so the idea you are meeting someone or going for lunch is very plausible. At one time, AC crew stayed there.
If you stay in the airport, you can also go up to the observation deck of the restaurant. Your older one might like that. I think the restaurant is still called Encounter. Don't have to eat there to use the deck which is one floor higher than the actual restaurant. Free standing structure in the middle between the various terminal buildings. It would mean doing security again to re-enter the terminal.
Last edited by Bartolo; Jan 13, 2017 at 11:48 am
Jan 13, 2017, 11:13 am
#760
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Cheers
Jan 13, 2017, 11:35 am
#761
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As this seems much more an LAX stopover thread than an Air Canada specific thread it's been relocated to the Los Angeles destination forum for firum discussion.
Regards,
tcook052
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Regards,
tcook052
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Jan 13, 2017, 11:45 am
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Jan 13, 2017, 2:05 pm
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TBIT security has a special line for kids/strollers so you effectively jump the queue, although it moves a bit slower.
Jan 22, 2017, 5:57 am
#764
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What to do in LA for a few hours?
So I booked a trip coming up on the 25th to LA and was wondering what to do as I have some time to kill.
I get in on the 25th at around 12PM but dont check in to my Airbnb(close to UCLA) till like 3-5PM. I leave on the 26th but check out at like 11AM and dont have to be at Long Beach Airport until after 3. I am thinking of taking the flyaway bus then Uber pool to LGB.
I dont drink so no bars. I was wondering though for a 24 year old solo traveler what there is to do for my tip coming up?
I get in on the 25th at around 12PM but dont check in to my Airbnb(close to UCLA) till like 3-5PM. I leave on the 26th but check out at like 11AM and dont have to be at Long Beach Airport until after 3. I am thinking of taking the flyaway bus then Uber pool to LGB.
I dont drink so no bars. I was wondering though for a 24 year old solo traveler what there is to do for my tip coming up?
Jan 22, 2017, 9:39 am
#765
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You can get some ideas in the following threads:
Last edited by TWA884; Feb 15, 2017 at 10:25 am Reason: Moot after threads were merged