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ValedaKor
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RE: JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM: L.A. BASICS
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robfett posted:
Hey I'm tentatively planning to visit Grauman's Chinese after the last day of the convention, and it looks like I can get there fine by rail. However I'm highly interested in this "Pinks" hotdog stand, and that is only located a mile south of the theater. Of course, this means I would have to walk there. According to all my timid Minnesota relatives, you don't want to walk alone in West Hollywood... tell me, are they right?
I'd be walking from here, to here. 6925 Hollywood Blvd, LA, CA to 709 N. La Brea Blvd., L.A., CA 90038
Your timid Minnesota relatives are just that, timid; and if they're worried about what I think they're worried about, very misguided.
Pink's is jammed all the time. It's actually a little bit further than you think, though, so it's an awfully long walk for a hotdog.
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ardavenport
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Try plugging the start and end addresses into the LA Metro.net web site. You could at least get a bus and save a little time.
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Amidala Starkiller
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My husband and I are leaving Texas early Wednesday morning so we will need to pick up our comics for the week. Can someone recommend a good/cool comic book shop in the downtown area?
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ValedaKor
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Far as I know there are no downtown comic book stores. Some of the local vendors at the vendor hall at C-IV may have the latest releases up on their shelves, of course.
Otherwise - there's always Golden Apple Comics. Great place on Melrose, but not close. This would require a car.
Then there's Things From Another World at Universal Citywalk. That's a Metro ride away, not bad. Small, but full of comics and other "stuff."
And based on the Diamond Comic Distributors website, there's a place called Fantastic Store Comics right around the corner from the Hollywood & Highland complex (actual address 1716 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood). This is one stop closer than Citywalk on the Metro. I don't know anything about this comic book store, though.
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Lowbacca_1977
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robfett posted:
Hey I'm tentatively planning to visit Grauman's Chinese after the last day of the convention, and it looks like I can get there fine by rail. However I'm highly interested in this "Pinks" hotdog stand, and that is only located a mile south of the theater. Of course, this means I would have to walk there. According to all my timid Minnesota relatives, you don't want to walk alone in West Hollywood... tell me, are they right?
I'd be walking from here, to here. 6925 Hollywood Blvd, LA, CA to 709 N. La Brea Blvd., L.A., CA 90038
Its not West Hollywood, really. Going down La Brea during the day isn't that bad. I used to walk from a bet west of La Brea to Grauman's between 11 and midnight... while it was extremely uncomfortable, I'm mostly sure I'm not dead because of it
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chibiangi
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robfett posted:
Hey I'm tentatively planning to visit Grauman's Chinese after the last day of the convention, and it looks like I can get there fine by rail. However I'm highly interested in this "Pinks" hotdog stand, and that is only located a mile south of the theater. Of course, this means I would have to walk there. According to all my timid Minnesota relatives, you don't want to walk alone in West Hollywood... tell me, are they right?
I'd be walking from here, to here. 6925 Hollywood Blvd, LA, CA to 709 N. La Brea Blvd., L.A., CA 90038
West Hollywood is a gay area and it is pretty safe. Maybe they were just pulling your leg because it is a gay neighborhood?
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first off, thanks to everyone that has posted info. its been helpfull since i've never been to california. i did have a few questions, i've heard the in and out burger refrenced (i think once in this thread as well) is this the same place mentioned in the big lebowski? if so im definately going to have to make a stop there, how far is it from the convention center?
im staying at the stillwell hotel, they say its half a mile from the convention center so i was wondering if the dash bus would be a better idea then walking if im wearing my scout armor. i'll have to wear it over since the convention center wont have bag check for my crate.
lastly, does anyone have suggestions for the best place to take pictures of the hollywood sign?
thanks for any help
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I would take the bus. It's less wear and tear on your costume and if you have any boot issues, it's less wear and tear on your feet. I put large band-aids or moleskin patches on my heels and any other spots that even might rub if I'm going to wear costume boots all day. That little bit of prevention will make your feet much happier.
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ValedaKor
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4/30/07 4:47pm
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zuckuss1138 posted:
first off, thanks to everyone that has posted info. its been helpfull since i've never been to california. i did have a few questions, i've heard the in and out burger refrenced (i think once in this thread as well) is this the same place mentioned in the big lebowski? if so im definately going to have to make a stop there, how far is it from the convention center?
im staying at the stillwell hotel, they say its half a mile from the convention center so i was wondering if the dash bus would be a better idea then walking if im wearing my scout armor. i'll have to wear it over since the convention center wont have bag check for my crate.
lastly, does anyone have suggestions for the best place to take pictures of the hollywood sign?
Yes, there is the reference from The Big Lebowski. There is no In and Out in downtown L.A. Closest one is in Highland Park, about 5 miles from downtown. However, if you are actually serious about taking a picture of the Hollywood sign (see below), you can always go to the In and Out on Sunset and Orange. Added bonus -- this is just a few blocks away from Grauman's Chinese Theatre and Hollywood & Highland.
For the Hollywood sign, a few places:
**Drive up Bronson (a street in Hollywood), get as close as you can
**Easier -- Hollywood Boulevard and Bronson (just off the 101 freeway) -- there's a Tommy's Hamburgers there. Park and take the picture from there.
**From the top level of the Hollywood & Highland complex.
Regarding your costume -- you won't have a problem on the DASH buses, unless you're carrying a weapon. That's going to put a damper on things  .
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No rental car for me either, Im taking a shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel and thats it for me. Im either in the hotel sleeping or in the convention. No need for a car.
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thats awesome, thanks for the info. the 3 main (non convention related of course) things i wanted to see were the theater, hollywood sign and the in and out burger. if im understanding you correctly, which i very well may not be, i can knock all three out within a relatively small travel zone.
p.s. anyone else want to get dinner at the in and out burger one night?
p.p.s is it a common thing for LA locals? i dont want to look like a freak taking pictures and grinning like a clown if they're as common as mcdonalds.
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ValedaKor
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Everybody around here has a camera. Nobody thinks anything about someone taking pictures. And don't forget, it's Hollywood -- you might be a location scout .
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Lowbacca_1977 posted:
shameless plug time...
Griffith Observatory has an awesome view of the entire L.A. area, and you just need to be able to get over to the Hollywood area to get up to the observatory. Its a good view for pics of downtown and the Hollywood sign and its been in plenty of movies. Just check out griffithobservatory.org first
So, wait... is this an actual astronomical observatory, or just for seeing the city? How is the view of the sky from there? Probably light polluted as all heck, right?
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ValedaKor
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The Griffith Observatory is a major scientific site, one of the finest planeteriums in the world, and recently underwent a $93 million renovation to once again make it a world class facility. Here is the website:
Griffith Observatory
My pal Lowbacca can fill you in on specifics of observation. It is truly an amazing place. I've always liked this image:
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zuckuss1138 posted:
thats awesome, thanks for the info. the 3 main (non convention related of course) things i wanted to see were the theater, hollywood sign and the in and out burger. if im understanding you correctly, which i very well may not be, i can knock all three out within a relatively small travel zone.
p.s. anyone else want to get dinner at the in and out burger one night?
p.p.s is it a common thing for LA locals? i dont want to look like a freak taking pictures and grinning like a clown if they're as common as mcdonalds.
oh boy.. in and out burger.. Tucson got its first one last weekend.. what a craze.. I myself could care less I am not a fast food person by any means.. and all fast food is over the top and not worth eating in my unasked for opinion.. one burger is another burger.. I have been to In/Out Burger once in CA and Once in Phoenix and have not bothered in Tucson as of yet...please none of you in/out burger lovers hate me for saying that.. I know you are out there... anyway.. I digress.. in/out burger.. opens last weekend in Tucson.. actually something like ten days ago now.. the lines are still!!!!!.... up to two hours long to get through in order to order from them!! People are just In/OUt Burger obsessed in the West!!!!! I am sure you will look completely normal taking a photo of In/Out Burger
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