Be prepared to sit in traffic for more time than you've ever experienced.
Never, ever, ever trust that the roads in LA will make any sense at all. The instant you think the road you're on is following a logical path, Drunken Daddy Angeles will back-hand you across the face and throw you in the wrong direction.
On a muggy summer day, the sky above LA isn't blue--its yellowish brown.
I make those negative statements because LA also has some amazing qualities. Los Angeles one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world. If you know where to look, you'll find some of the best ethnic food. Olvera Street for tacos and Mexican food is amazing--if you end up there, look for a little stand called "Juanitas."
Graffiti art is really interesting. You'll see some inspiring murals on lots of walls.
In the area of China Town, there's a restaurant called Phillipes--birthplace of the French Dip sandwich.
The Disney concert hall is really cool--designed by that architect Frank Gery. There's lots of cool art galleries all over the place too.
Pink's Hot Dogs--the most delicious, unhealthy, wonderful, horrible hot dog you'll ever eat. I totally recommend it.
the beaches are also pretty, depending on which beach you go to. If you have some free time to kill, check out the Venice Beach--really cool scene, lots of culture.
Theme parks: Six Flags up in Ventura, Universal Studios, Disneyland and Knotts (if you care to venture down into Orange County)
LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) is cool, as is the Getty Museum. If you're in the mood to feel shame and guilt, the Tolerance Museum is pretty sobering.
You can also see a Dodgers game. Baseball is the last major league sport that still offers affordable event tickets (albeit, nosebleeds).
Have fun while you're out here!
Cheerz
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