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Places rich people like?

by peasbeuponyou 03 May 2012

Maybe this is pointless, but I thought it might be interesting. I know of a bunch of places rich people like, and would like to learn…
RE: Los Angeles/CA- Where to learn to surf and stay close to the beach

by SusieGirl7 26 April 2012

Given that Metro Rail doesn't run to the beach (I don't consider Long Beach to have a beach), not sure exactly what you want. Also, Los…
RE: Looking for a beach community in southern California for a winter vacation.

by JJack 18 April 2012

Thanks for all the tips and I will definitely check out Del Mar, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Regarding the weather, perhaps I'm…
RE: Looking for a beach community in southern California for a winter vacation.

by bananapanda 18 April 2012

So as a native of socal I will give you my two cents. First of all, great idea being in socal during the winter! I have been to the beach…
RE: What happened to Willysnout?

by trekker502 16 April 2012

Many movie and TV studio headquarters have moved to Pasadena since I lived in the area. I was never fond of Venice Beach or Santa Monica…
RE: Real Estate

by Kahua 05 April 2012

After. Yeah. Orange county California, near Newport Beach. Would have been about $1.4 prior to the crash.
RE: Travel ideas for me and my two 13 year old boys in Los Angeles

by midwestmideast 28 March 2012

I agree about skipping Mexico as there is plenty to see around Southern California. If you want a little taste of Mexico you can visit…
RE: Travel ideas for me and my two 13 year old boys in Los Angeles

by IntrepidGee 22 February 2012

Forget about Mexico. There's plenty to do around LA without heading a couple of hours south and having to cross the border back and forth.…
RE: between San Diego and LA

by kotagiri_tea_planter 20 February 2012

What is it that you want to do there? Go to the beach? Catalina is just off the coast, so the weather there won't be that dissimilar from…
RE: Fox Rent a Car

by iaxestupidquestions 21 January 2012

I had never heard of Fox car rental before reading this thread, but after reading a recent news article I don't think I would rent from…
Re: San Diego vs. Santa Barbara (or elsewhere): best beach trip

by bowneline 10 January 2012

>#17: nice boutique hotels on the sand in Laguna Beach for under $100? I'd be interested. Sounds like OP might be have more of a budget…
Re: San Diego vs. Santa Barbara (or elsewhere): best beach trip

by bowneline 09 January 2012

Laguna Beach is your best choice, by far, in my opinion. 1. Water is warmer then Santa Barbara 2. Train station nearby (Irvine Station…
RE: San Diego vs. Santa Barbara (or elsewhere): best beach trip

by Lin5536 09 January 2012

Thanks all for your help so far. Yes, $100 is low, but we don't mind basic B&B rooms in people's homes and don't expect to stay right…
RE: San Diego vs. Santa Barbara (or elsewhere): best beach trip

by socalman 08 January 2012

A warm reliabily sunny swimable beach north of Santa Barbara is the figment of a fool's imagination. Because the coast of the Los Angeles…
RE: San Diego vs. Santa Barbara (or elsewhere): best beach trip

by johnsang 08 January 2012

I like Newport Beach, Oceanside is OK but Newport is better, check out this site. http://www.southern-california-beaches-vacation-guide.c…
RE: Where would the place with the 'ideal' climate be?

by MisterSteve 07 January 2012

Santa Barbara gets coldish nights in the wintertime - down to 38 F. Best are the coastal California cities *between Malibu and San Diego.*…
RE: Advice appreciated on 3 week Utah - Nevada - Arizona - California

by trekker502 06 December 2011

You might want to spend the night near Disneyland in Anaheim instead of Palm Springs. The beaches nearby in Newport Beach and Laguna…
RE: Southwest January Roadtrip

by trekker502 11 November 2011

You could encounter below freezing temperatures in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, including snow. Plan to take a tour bus to the Grand…
RE: Tourist activities that you don't 'get'

by iaxestupidquestions 03 November 2011

Southern California - Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame & Santa Monica. A couple of people on the USA branch kept recommending Laguna & Newport…
RE: LA, Palm Springs and then...

by bowneline 27 October 2011

I am assuming you will have a car. If you have weeks, then I think you should do: Los Angeles, CA Palm Springs, CA Death Valley, C…
RE: California Winter Road-Trip

by trekker502 14 October 2011

I also recommend more time in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Napa and Sonoma wineries and Stinson Beach and Bolinas. Subtract…
RE: Winter in Costa Rica

by howardsommerville 08 October 2011

The Lama has been shacking up in a gated community in Newport Beach California, by the Big Country Club. Those places took a hit in the…
RE: Weather

by MisterSteve 22 September 2011

On the Southern California coast you CAN avoid the real hot and humid summers as well as the freezing winters - that includes places like…
Re: Areas to stay around LA for a family for 3-4 weeks

by studenttraveler1975 31 August 2011

September is a great time to travel in LA. It's still a bit hot, but that's relative - you're probably looking at weather in the 80's…
Re: Los Angeles in Dec/Jan

by bowneline 29 August 2011

I will start with weather: expect chilly nights (upper 40's f /8-9c) and pleasant days (upper 60s f/ 20c). Although we do get periodic…