What to do near LAX?

n3uka · 09-15-2009, 01:17 AM

I am flying in to LAX this Wednesday around 8pm and will have about 3 hours to kill before I need to return to the airport to pick up my boss. I will have a rental at my disposal.

Any thoughts on what to do near there? I was thinking about trying to find a decent restaurant or something. Do I even dare leave the airport? Wasn't planning on bringing cigars for the short time I will be in town. I fly out the next night.

Any advice is appreciated. Definitely will try to plan a longer visit next time.

theonlybear4CORT · 09-15-2009, 01:39 AM

I hear the drive by's are lovely this time of year

Swampper · 09-15-2009, 02:08 AM

Manhattan Beach is very close. Drive west.

Some good restaurants down there, and you can take a walk down the beach and smoke a cigar!

09-15-2009, 04:29 AM

8pm... perfect time to drive towards Hollywood and hang out with the uhh... wonderful locals.

n3uka · 09-15-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Swampper

Manhattan Beach is very close. Drive west.

Some good restaurants down there, and you can take a walk down the beach and smoke a cigar!

4.6 mi – about 9 mins
Sounds like a plan

Thanks for the info

JE3146 · 09-15-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic_mike

I hear the drive by's are lovely this time of year

Beat me to it

Sr Mike · 09-15-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sodomanaz

8pm... perfect time to drive towards Hollywood and hang out with the uhh... wonderful locals.

Hey, I used to represent that remark. Spent a lot of time there before moving southward.

ucla695 · 09-15-2009, 09:40 PM

Definitely check out Manhattan Beach!

theonlybear4CORT · 09-15-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

Beat me to it

Cigargal · 09-15-2009, 09:47 PM

Go see Kelly!

theonlybear4CORT · 09-15-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigargal

Go see Kelly!

Ripa?

Cigargal · 09-15-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic_mike

ripa?

poker!!

theonlybear4CORT · 09-15-2009, 10:07 PM

Same thing rite?

n3uka · 09-18-2009, 08:52 PM

Well that was a crazy trip. Next time I have to try and make it for more than 24 hours.

Manhattan beach was interesting. Had a couple fish tacos at Wahoo and then grabbed some sushi at Octopus. Enjoyed sitting on the pier for a bit and relaxing. Definitely screwed up in forgetting a cigar.

I also learned that the red lights on the outside lane at LAX are also to be followed on the inner lane. It also is not recommended to talk on a cell phone as you cut off a cop trying to pull into the lane while the light you can't even see is red.

captain53 · 09-18-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by n3uka

Well that was a crazy trip. Next time I have to try and make it for more than 24 hours.

Manhattan beach was interesting. Had a couple fish tacos at Wahoo and then grabbed some sushi at Octopus. Enjoyed sitting on the pier for a bit and relaxing. Definitely screwed up in forgetting a cigar.

I also learned that the red lights on the outside lane at LAX are also to be followed on the inner lane. It also is not recommended to talk on a cell phone as you cut off a cop trying to pull into the lane while the light you can't even see is red.

I like Wahoo, they have one in Austin.

09-24-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by n3uka

Well that was a crazy trip. Next time I have to try and make it for more than 24 hours.

Manhattan beach was interesting. Had a couple fish tacos at Wahoo and then grabbed some sushi at Octopus. Enjoyed sitting on the pier for a bit and relaxing. Definitely screwed up in forgetting a cigar.

I also learned that the red lights on the outside lane at LAX are also to be followed on the inner lane. It also is not recommended to talk on a cell phone as you cut off a cop trying to pull into the lane while the light you can't even see is red.

Sorry I missed this while I was out but I would have suggested MB too so you definitely had a great suggestion there...

Wahoo's is good & Mama D's next door for Italian is great. I love the MB Pier...did you get a chance to check out that little Aquarium that's on the end? Pretty nifty.

Sorry about the traffic ticket....yikes.

Blueface · 09-24-2009, 10:01 AM

Dave,
While fish tacos are good, if in the area, limited time, only one thing on my mind:

IN N OUT!!!!!!!!

09-24-2009, 10:26 AM

Damn right Carlos!

chippewastud79 · 09-24-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

IN N OUT!!!!!!!!

n3uka · 09-24-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

IN N OUT!!!!!!!!

Had the opportunity but chose

Forgot the name of the place. We were in San Dimas and I couldn't turn down the recommendation for an order of chirashi.

MB was great. Didn't get there till 8:30. Tried Rock n Fish but they were packed and too long of a wait. Aquarium was closed but still a great time just relaxing listening to the waves.

I will make it back and definitely give myself more time to stay.

09-15-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
n3uka Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The house on the corner Posts: 685 Trading: (30)	What to do near LAX? I am flying in to LAX this Wednesday around 8pm and will have about 3 hours to kill before I need to return to the airport to pick up my boss. I will have a rental at my disposal. Any thoughts on what to do near there? I was thinking about trying to find a decent restaurant or something. Do I even dare leave the airport? Wasn't planning on bringing cigars for the short time I will be in town. I fly out the next night. Any advice is appreciated. Definitely will try to plan a longer visit next time.

09-15-2009, 01:39 AM	#2
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: What to do near LAX? I hear the drive by's are lovely this time of year

09-15-2009, 02:08 AM	#3
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: What to do near LAX? Manhattan Beach is very close. Drive west. Some good restaurants down there, and you can take a walk down the beach and smoke a cigar! __________________ Flying like a cement kite.

09-15-2009, 04:29 AM	#4
sodomanaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What to do near LAX? 8pm... perfect time to drive towards Hollywood and hang out with the uhh... wonderful locals.

09-15-2009, 09:40 PM	#8
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: What to do near LAX? Definitely check out Manhattan Beach!

09-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#10
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What to do near LAX? Go see Kelly!

09-15-2009, 10:07 PM	#13
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: What to do near LAX? Same thing rite?

09-18-2009, 08:52 PM	#14
n3uka Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The house on the corner Posts: 685 Trading: (30)	Re: What to do near LAX? Well that was a crazy trip. Next time I have to try and make it for more than 24 hours. Manhattan beach was interesting. Had a couple fish tacos at Wahoo and then grabbed some sushi at Octopus. Enjoyed sitting on the pier for a bit and relaxing. Definitely screwed up in forgetting a cigar. I also learned that the red lights on the outside lane at LAX are also to be followed on the inner lane. It also is not recommended to talk on a cell phone as you cut off a cop trying to pull into the lane while the light you can't even see is red.

09-24-2009, 10:01 AM	#17
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: What to do near LAX? Dave, While fish tacos are good, if in the area, limited time, only one thing on my mind: IN N OUT!!!!!!!! __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

09-24-2009, 10:26 AM	#18
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What to do near LAX? Damn right Carlos!