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I see @OrdinaryPerson has already replied…I’m also currently in 562 area and I believe @flipghost is too?


Yes, The Queen Mary is finally reopened after some major repairs and maintenance, but with limited room availability. The ghost tours sell out most nights though, so I’d recommend booking in advance if that’s something you’re interested in!

One of my middle school classmates went there for QM’s annual Halloween bash, and the elevator suddenly closed on his foot and started moving 😱 He was able to pull his foot out of his sneaker, which got absolutely SHREDDED. It was in the local paper the next day and he brought the shoe in for show & tell


What kind of stuff do you like to do/eat, and how far out are you willing to range? I don’t spend much time in LB, but There is the Aquarium of the Pacific and some little shops on Shoreline, and Queen Mary mentioned above. Starling Diner has great mascarpone-stuffed French toast and scones. Nick’s on 2nd has good steak, cake, fried deviled eggs and the best side salad I’ve ever had, if you like kale, almonds and a mustardy dressing thrown in the mix.

Of course Disneyland is a major local attraction. Knott’s Berry Farm is another local theme park that’s smaller, cheaper, slightly closer than Disneyland, and they have delicious Boysenberry treats. Mrs. Knott’s Chicken restaurant outside of the park is good too. There’s a 6 Flags a bit farther north, if you like your roller coasters big and fast.

If you’re hitting the beach, I wouldn’t recommend Long Beach or Seal Beach at alllll šŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Instead, I’d recommend a South Bay or an OC beach, but not Huntington Beach, it’s like the Florida of OC. I’m partial to Hermosa, but Bolsa Chica is nice and has bonfires if you have a group and someone gets there early enough to snag one. Manhattan Beach is good for surfing. Redondo Beach (Hermosa-adjacent) has a pier with shops and restaurants. So does Santa Monica, plus a Ferris wheel, roller coaster and carnival games, and it’s near Venice Beach, which is…an interesting place to people-watch, or get something tattooed or pierced!

There’s absolutely no shortage of museums, sports, performing arts and concert venues in the LA area, as well as any type of ethnic food you can imagine. Let us know what you like or want to try for more specific recommendations!

Other than Hermosa Beach, 2 of my other happy places are Chavez Ravine (Dodgers Stadium) and the Hollywood Bowl, and July is the perfect time to visit both!

The Bowl is the summer home to the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as many leased events with big-name bands, and sometimes they play movies while the orchestra accompanies them by playing iconic scores live. The LA Phil non-movie events usually have $1 (plus like $6 fees) tix in the back sections, and definitely go for the $1 seat cushion rentals. The Bowl is also unique in that it allows you to bring your own picnic, and there are like 14(?) different picnic spots scattered around the venue. The one at the top of the hill near the cheap seats happens to have the best view and is worth the climb, even if you get the $1000+ box seats. For LA Phil (not leased) events, you can also bring in alcohol! Parking there suuuucks though. They use a ā€œstackedā€ parking system, which means you can’t leave until the people in front of you leave. The $7 shuttles from/to all over the LA area are 1000% worth it to avoid that headache!

Dodgers Stadium also has free shuttles from the Gateway area. You could do $25+ parking, but the traffic to and from is a pain. I don’t personally condone leaving a game early to ā€œbeat the traffic,ā€ but it’s definitely a thing some Angelenos do šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø Some nights have fireworks or drone shows, some have stadium-wide giveaways, some have special ticket pack giveaways. I hear the new Dodger Dogs supplier isn’t as good as the old Farmer John dogs, so I avoided them last time. If you did want to try them, I hear the Dodger Dog vendors behind home plate are still the only ones that *grill* them though, so I’d go there. Can’t go wrong with carne asada nachos or a churro sundae served in a plastic Dodgers helmet though! Like the Bowl, the climb to the top is worth it for the views of the LA skyline, no matter where your seats are! The outfield pavilion was recently remodeled too, lots of patio seating, can see the pregame broadcasters doing their thing, sometimes live music and other entertainment. Even if you’re not into baseball (which I happen to be), it’s still a fun day overall. They’re an exciting team to watch, the DJ and crowd participation are are great, the food is good and the weather is amazing.
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@MissLabelled not sure how long you'll be staying and what you're looking to do. If it hasn't already been mentioned and if you have a day to spare, I would also recommend taking a ferry over to Catalina Island. If you do so, I HIGHLY recommend getting ferry tickets as much in advance as possible. The good times on the schedule sell out super fast.
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