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May 28th, 2007, 09:15 PM
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Any recommendations for a place in LA area.
We have reservations at the Hyatt Century City. I heard it is nicer if you stay outside of the city. Looked at Santa Monica, they are all a fortune. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
We will be with our daughters 15 and 17
We have reservations at the Hyatt Century City. I heard it is nicer if you stay outside of the city. Looked at Santa Monica, they are all a fortune. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
We will be with our daughters 15 and 17
May 28th, 2007, 09:22 PM
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The Hyatt in Century City should be fine. Century City is an up-scale area adjacent to Beverly Hills. Within Century City, there are many choices for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Then, less than a mile away, Rodeo Drive awaits.
Take you credit cards and enjoy!
Take you credit cards and enjoy!
May 28th, 2007, 09:31 PM
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Thanks for the info. My daughter read your post, and loved the credit card advice. We want to stay in a nice are.
We also going to San Diego for 6 days, and staying at the Marriot Hotel & Marina, any feedback on that one.
Thanks again...
We also going to San Diego for 6 days, and staying at the Marriot Hotel & Marina, any feedback on that one.
Thanks again...
May 29th, 2007, 05:36 AM
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Century City is more of a business oriented, office building kind of area. It would not be my first choice for a vacation spot.
We can give you better suggestions to cut down on your traffic time if we know what you plan to see while you are here.
We can give you better suggestions to cut down on your traffic time if we know what you plan to see while you are here.
Jun 4th, 2007, 07:36 PM
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Actually, we don't know what to see while we are there. living on Long Island we have seen everything from Miracle Mile shops to NYC department stores, beache, etc. We have been to Aruba, Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Greece and have stayed at some beautiful beach resorts. Is there anything in LA worth seeing. My daughters love the whole hollywood scene. They think they are going to see stars while they are there. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
thank you...........
thank you...........
Jun 4th, 2007, 08:05 PM
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Sorry, came out the wrong way. If LA wasn't a special place, we would go elsewhere. Unfortunately, we have been told me we were crazy to visit LA especially in the summer. I hope they are wrong. I don't agree.
I am afraid of the smog, though, is it a problem. Or is it an exageration.
I am afraid of the smog, though, is it a problem. Or is it an exageration.
Jun 4th, 2007, 08:12 PM
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Warner Bros. has a great studio tour ... shows you what a real working studio is like. When I was there (years ago) we went on the Friends set, the ER set (saw alot of the ER actors walking around) and saw Everyone Loves Raymond being filmed. Check out their website for the VIP tour.
Lunch at the Ivy on Robertson almost can guarantee some celeb siting. Check out if the paparazzi is outside the restaurant ... if they are, then you are certain there is "somebody" inside.
The Century Plaza is a business hotel, but a very nice one. Right across the street from a mall ....
Try Redlinetours.com for a good Hollywood tour .... I took this a couple of months ago and loved it, and I'm a native here!
Enjoy yourself here .... feel free to ask any other questions!
Lunch at the Ivy on Robertson almost can guarantee some celeb siting. Check out if the paparazzi is outside the restaurant ... if they are, then you are certain there is "somebody" inside.
The Century Plaza is a business hotel, but a very nice one. Right across the street from a mall ....
Try Redlinetours.com for a good Hollywood tour .... I took this a couple of months ago and loved it, and I'm a native here!
Enjoy yourself here .... feel free to ask any other questions!
Jun 4th, 2007, 08:28 PM
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Jun 4th, 2007, 09:22 PM
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What about staying on Sunset Boulevard? Even though your kids are too young to experience the nightlife, it's still a great location.
Some friends stayed at the Best Western on Sunset a few months ago. I met them in their room and was shocked by how nice it was - large, very clean, high quality bedding. And the pool was also lovely. I never thought i'd recommend a Best Western, but I actually think that one is a great place to stay.
Some friends stayed at the Best Western on Sunset a few months ago. I met them in their room and was shocked by how nice it was - large, very clean, high quality bedding. And the pool was also lovely. I never thought i'd recommend a Best Western, but I actually think that one is a great place to stay.
Jun 5th, 2007, 12:50 AM
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I agree - there is NOTHING to do in Century City but shop at the mall (which I'm sure you've done many times before).
I know it's a bit cheesy, but I sometimes recommend that visitors stay at the Renaissance Hotel near Hollywood & Highland. If you're going to shop at a mall, THAT is the mall to hit. Plus then you're right next to all of the traditional Hollywood tourist sites and close to Universal Studios, Paramount and Warner Bros.
I also recommend taking a drive along Sunset Blvd. from Highland all the way west to the beach. You'll pass through the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Bel Air and then hit Pacific Coast Highway and the beach, which you can take south to the Santa Monica pier. Travel time heavily depends on the time of day and day of the week, but plan for about 2 hours to get from Highland to the pier.
If the girls really want to shop, take them to Melrose Blvd. between Fairfax and LaBrea (also reasonably near that hotel). Just park on side streets around the cool shops... your girls will go crazy there, and there are some decent cafes and places to eat around there.
Have a great time!
I know it's a bit cheesy, but I sometimes recommend that visitors stay at the Renaissance Hotel near Hollywood & Highland. If you're going to shop at a mall, THAT is the mall to hit. Plus then you're right next to all of the traditional Hollywood tourist sites and close to Universal Studios, Paramount and Warner Bros.
I also recommend taking a drive along Sunset Blvd. from Highland all the way west to the beach. You'll pass through the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Bel Air and then hit Pacific Coast Highway and the beach, which you can take south to the Santa Monica pier. Travel time heavily depends on the time of day and day of the week, but plan for about 2 hours to get from Highland to the pier.
If the girls really want to shop, take them to Melrose Blvd. between Fairfax and LaBrea (also reasonably near that hotel). Just park on side streets around the cool shops... your girls will go crazy there, and there are some decent cafes and places to eat around there.
Have a great time!
Jun 5th, 2007, 06:49 AM
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We took the Warner Brothers VIP tour in April, and they still let you sit on the couch at the "Central Perk" on the Friend's set. They also show a lot of the Gilmore Girls sets and ER locations.
You can also see if you can get into a studio audience at www.tvtickets.com. Click on "schedule" to see what is taping while you are here and the minimum age requirements.
Your girls might also like shopping at Kitson www.shopkitson.com or Fred Segal (on Melrose or in Santa Monica).
You can also see if you can get into a studio audience at www.tvtickets.com. Click on "schedule" to see what is taping while you are here and the minimum age requirements.
Your girls might also like shopping at Kitson www.shopkitson.com or Fred Segal (on Melrose or in Santa Monica).
Jun 5th, 2007, 04:18 PM
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Eh, Century City isn't that horrible of a location. It's not exciting in and of itself but if you are renting a car, you can take Santa Monica Blvd. up to Beverly Hills or down to Santa Monica. Also near the 405 freeway which can be convenient.
The Century City mall is actually a pretty good mall, as far as malls go. It's open-air and has a ton of stores plus an AMC. It's a safe area overall so your girls can wander over there if they get bored one evening.
The Century City mall is actually a pretty good mall, as far as malls go. It's open-air and has a ton of stores plus an AMC. It's a safe area overall so your girls can wander over there if they get bored one evening.
Jun 28th, 2007, 06:02 AM
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In summer, I would defintely stay in CC over Universal/Burbank for heat and air quality alone.
CC is still far enough west to get fresh ocean breeze. You can walk places, like the CC mall and Beverly Hills. People (in condos) LIVE there. You'll be right next door to 20th Century Fox and there are condos across the street from the Hyatt.
If you're not driving, you can catch a bus to Santa Monica and the beach. It's close to Westwood and UCLA if your daughters want to check out the college scene.
One thing though -- check with the Hyatt on the construction at the Related property -- it's on the other side of the Fox building and Olympic Blvd., and you shouldn't be able to hear construction noise, but check anyway.
CC is still far enough west to get fresh ocean breeze. You can walk places, like the CC mall and Beverly Hills. People (in condos) LIVE there. You'll be right next door to 20th Century Fox and there are condos across the street from the Hyatt.
If you're not driving, you can catch a bus to Santa Monica and the beach. It's close to Westwood and UCLA if your daughters want to check out the college scene.
One thing though -- check with the Hyatt on the construction at the Related property -- it's on the other side of the Fox building and Olympic Blvd., and you shouldn't be able to hear construction noise, but check anyway.
