The consolidated "What to do on a layover at LAX" thread
Nov 20, 2022, 1:59 pm
#886
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Visited Manhattan Beach today while on an overnight LAX layover. Highly recommend for a nice walk, fresh air, and plenty of options for a meal, coffee, gelato, etc. Sunny and mid-70's. We'll definitely visit again.
Nov 20, 2022, 2:09 pm
#887
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I believe that's where we went a few years back with a similar connection (but not on xmas day), although family picked us up and we went for lunch (not likely happening this time). It was a nightmarish 45 minute ride back for the 4 miles. Perhaps a hotel shuttle, leave bags with the bell desk, and have lunch at the hotel might be the best bet (including a restaurant that's actually open).
Apr 14, 2023, 6:48 pm
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Jul 13, 2023, 5:22 am
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Advice regarding long daytime LAX layover
I'll be arriving from AKL with NZ at 16h40 and departing to EWR with UA at 23h00. It'll be on a Saturday. I'll be flying with a group of friends who haven't been to LA yet. Taking into account the time necessary to pass immigration/customs in the way out of the TBIT and clear TSA in the way into UA's terminal, will we have time to get an Uber and go for a brief walk in Santa Monica, Rodeo Drive or Hollywood? Or is it better to try and get a SDC?
Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks in advance.
Jul 13, 2023, 5:42 am
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I'll be arriving from AKL with NZ at 16h40 and departing to EWR with UA at 23h00. It'll be on a Saturday. I'll be flying with a group of friends who haven't been to LA yet. Taking into account the time necessary to pass immigration/customs in the way out of the TBIT and clear TSA in the way into UA's terminal, will we have time to get an Uber and go for a brief walk in Santa Monica, Rodeo Drive or Hollywood? Or is it better to try and get a SDC?
Jul 13, 2023, 7:45 am
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Agree with Kacee.
Also, unless you are choosing to take another routing other than nonstops, your SDC options are going to be limited - either earlie red-eye or next day nonstop; three is a black between late afternoon to early evening where there are no nonstop flights to NY (due to time zone diff and expected arrival time).
Also, unless you are choosing to take another routing other than nonstops, your SDC options are going to be limited - either earlie red-eye or next day nonstop; three is a black between late afternoon to early evening where there are no nonstop flights to NY (due to time zone diff and expected arrival time).
Jul 13, 2023, 9:48 am
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Jul 13, 2023, 9:51 am
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Jul 13, 2023, 10:30 am
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Jul 13, 2023, 10:43 am
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I'll be arriving from AKL with NZ at 16h40 and departing to EWR with UA at 23h00. It'll be on a Saturday. I'll be flying with a group of friends who haven't been to LA yet. Taking into account the time necessary to pass immigration/customs in the way out of the TBIT and clear TSA in the way into UA's terminal, will we have time to get an Uber and go for a brief walk in Santa Monica, Rodeo Drive or Hollywood? Or is it better to try and get a SDC?
Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks in advance.
Jul 13, 2023, 11:35 am
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