Blogs from LAX, Los Angeles, California, United States, North America - page 7

One of my biggest concerns about my trip was not making my connection at LAX. I had six hours, but I had heard some horror stories. In the end, it was panic over nothing. My BA flight landed on schedule (one of my main fears had been a delay out of Heathrow, robbing me of time at LAX) and I made sure I disembarked quickly (it actually was quite aggressive!). Cleared immigration within 5 mins of joining the queue and the immigration officer was actually pleasant, something I've never experienced with US immigration before. Picked my bag up, cleared customs, then put it on another carousel (it was already checked from London through to Auckland, but when transiting in the US you still have to pick up. A short walk from Tom Bradley Terminal to T4, ... read more

L.A.'s fine, the sun shines most of the time and the feeling is laid back. Came for the weekend to see the much anticipated Pee Wee Herman show...it did not disappoint! Rumours are they are going to make this into another movie...can't wait! Favourite moments? Oh...so many...um...definately 'let's go play with the deep fat fryer'...gold! Lot's more to say...no time to say it so later. Oh...new lounge...must review. Is a Maple Leaf lounge so already know it is more awesome then most. Delic food, good view of the airport goings on. Complaints? No inside toilet (ewwww) and only Chardonnay in the fridge (yuck!). 7.5 out of 10 (YVR at US departures is still the best ;) Check out that heavy!!!... read more

After days of stressing over the incoming winter storm I made the decision to get out of WI early and head to LAX. Of course, that means I needed to spend an unplanned night in LA (thank you Marriott points). Mike managed to leave Reno a day early too and join me for a day of hanging out and enjoying the Los Angeles sunshine. The day coming to an end just puts us that much closer to our flight. We made our way to the airport and are chillin' in the SkyClub at the airport for a few hours until our flight leaves...oh, did I mention free booze in the club? With toasts to vacation and toast to the holidays, we're managing to pass the time just fine. Have a very Merry Christmas!... read more

OK, In&Out Burger was a little above average. You really need to understand the subculture/cult of this restaurant so goggle it and find out all the weird lingo for off menu ordering. The menu is only 2 types of burgers, fries, and drinks but can be ordered 1500 different ways. Rick, had "animal" style which was the double patty burger grilled in mustard, grilled onions, and extra "spread" (whatever the heck that is). Then only reason we knew about "animal" style was someone in front of us ordered it that way and we asked about it. I went the normal route with the double patty without the grilled stuff. Burgers were good but we just don't understand the phenomena. The place was busier than walmart @ 5am on Black Friday after Thanksgiving. They had about 20 ... read more

Ansa and Echo left Santa Barbara at 0500 on Monday, Oct 12 for Marina del Rey. The sea was calm, the sky overcast with light winds from the southeast. We motored along at about six knots. At 0750 we were off Pitas Point. At 1120 we went by La Jolla Peak. Wind was always on the nose. Arrived in Marina del Rey at 1630. Transient docks here are managed by the Burton Chace Los Angeles County Park. We got a couple of nice big slips no problem. Ever since Morro Bay, Echo has been having power problems with one of the batteries. It just wouldn store much charge. We tried to find a replacement in Santa Barbara, but couldn find one in stock. We tried again in Marina del Rey and were able to get one ... read more