Modern Vespa

I'm think of flying into LA and being a total tourist, tour hollywood cemeteries, see some old homes of the stars, hang out, party etc. Good idea or should I do something else?

The weather has been beautiful, it's a great time to come to L.A.

Agreed! There are tons of places to visit and the sun shine is calling your name!

I often forget to visit my favorite places on the weekends and be greatful that I live in the middle of so many wonderful things.

PS rent a scoot while you're out here and make it even more fun!

I would do route 1 between LA and San Fran. Beautiful coastal drive. Great 2 wheeled trip IMOH. I've been out to cali but have never really done the LA/HollyWood thing sounds like fun. I hear the redwoods are cool up north also. Go for it and have fun. I don't know if they still show films in the HollyWood cemetery but that sounds cool also. I like cemeteries Go for it

I would love to rent a scooter/MC can you tell me of any places that do that?

[url]www.eaglerider.com[/url]

I've rented from their San Francisco location but not in LA. It's a touch pricey so if you can find a local shop to do it you might want to go with them. [/url]

About that, is it normal to ask for a $1,000.00 deposit (not including rental fee) when renting a scooter? When I rented a car it was only a $350.00 hold on my credit card.

I'm not sure. I was more upset about not pro-rating your time.

We picked the bike up Thursday around 4pm. We dropped the bike off Sunday at 10am. We had to pay for the ENTIRE day Sunday as if we had it until 4pm. That and we requested a 250cc for the manfriend (not a petite frame at all) and when we got there they told him they thought he was a woman so they reserved him a 150cc. THE NAME ON THE RESERVATION WAS MICHAEL!!!

Vespa or cage, take Sunset Blvd down to the Beach. Make a right onto PCH and travel for about 25 miles up thru Malibu. If this is your first time in California, you'll never forget it. It'll knock your socks off, guaranteed.

Ok I'm there 8)

+1000

I used to ride that back in the day. My parents handed me the keys to a brand new Mustang and it was summertime. Ahhhhh. Memories.

bit off topic as not scooter related but here goes.....lol

i'm going to be in LA for three nights in Sept - Do you have any recommendations for things to do in such a limited time.
I'm an ye olde english tourist so dont be shy recommending cool and cheesy stuff ! (oh by the way thats jsu a phrase im young still ...just !)

I dont wanna go to any theme parks or walk of fame but what about other stuff to do during the day and some good bars or clubs in the evening..anywhere the singles go ?

Any where to get some cool clothes mod related or old band related t-shirts?

Any recommendations would be gratefully received

Dave you can visit http://posers-hollywood.com/ for clothing, I PM'd you some excellent bars to go to.

If possible, avoid L.A., it's dirty. At all costs, avoid Hollywood, it's shitty and disappointing.

Which major city isnt dirty? Plus L.A. is so vast it would be untrue to say that about the entire city.

Skip LA. Go to San Diego!

I am always amused by these simplified categorizations of LA.

LA is an amazing place and mostly for things completely unrelated to Hollywood.

There was a post several months ago (March) outlining a gazillion cool things to do in LA and even a few in Hollywood.

I like San Diego, however would never discourage you from going there simply because rush hour traffic on I-5 blows.

Funny that this is posted. My wife wants us to do a CA trip bicycling in the Napa valley wine area with my in-laws next summer. I wanted to check in with some of you if you know of any decent tours like that!

I'll also be in San Diego for a conference 8/2 - 5 and could use a few suggestions on where to hand out. I'm staying across from the baseball field.

Here is the previous MV post of So Cal things to do:
https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic42118

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That was me!

I took many of the suggestions posted and we had a hell of grand time. Ate lots of great food and didn't visit a single Hollywood shrine. Although, we did see the "Bus Stop Man" from Ghost World

If you're a Bukowski fan, like me you can take a short drive to San Pedro and pay him a visit.

We also drove out to Joshua Tree national park which was incredible. While there Gram Parsons/Flying burrito brothers fans can check out the fan created shrine near where his kidnapped body was cremated.

The Griffith Observatory was pretty cool too.

Or you can do the usual stuff.

PS
In and Out Burger. ANIMAL STYLE!

the deposit on a motorcycle is $2000.

Too dense, too dirty, too busy, the good parts are slums and the great parts are up tight.

The ENTIRE city.

But to each his own...

thaks guys and thanks for the pm... i cant wait to get to LA, have so much to pack in!

Taken your advice and goign down to SAn deigo for 3 nights as well now.
I have lots I want to do during the day their but whats the nights like for bars and clubs - any recommendations for a 20 to 30's age crowd.

I have heard the gaslight area is where to go - is that true or is it a "tourist come here and give us your money"

Thanks again appreciate all your help and the link to the previous post.

I luv the u s of a

The Gaslamp Quarter is the place to go for upscale night life. Plenty of excellent restaurants and a wide variety of different bars and clubs. Even theater's and musicals. It's not just a tourist trap, it's the place for resident San Diegan's to party as well.

Such a myopic view. I'm guessing either you had a bad time here or you didnt really see a lot.

Been there quite a bit, different places, doing different things.
Not a fan, and neither are most people I know.