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JCC [Vacation]So I'm gonna be in Cali for three weeks starting March 16th

Discussion in 'Community' started by Evil_King_Wiggins, Jan 28, 2012.

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Evil_King_Wiggins Jedi Grand Master

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I'm going to be in the Irvine area just below LA, any recommendations from our local JCers?

Evil.

Evil_King_Wiggins, Jan 28, 2012 at 2:26 AM

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Miana Kenobi FanForce Admin Costuming & Props

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Irvine isn't "just below LA", it's a good hour+ south of LA.

And for 3 weeks? I hope you have a car, since there's not much to do in Irvine.

Miana Kenobi, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:34 AM

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GrandAdmiralJello Emperor: Community & Lit

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No, but Newport is right next door, and there's plenty to do there. It's also not very far from Laguna, which has plenty of art galleries and such.

But yes, all of that still requires a car.

GrandAdmiralJello, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:31 AM

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Everton Force Ghost

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Drive-thru art galleries, eh?

Everton, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:53 AM

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Darth Guy Force Ghost

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It doesn't "require" a car. A (OCTA) bus would take longer, especially if you have to switch routes on the way, but it's doable.

Darth Guy, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

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Everton Force Ghost

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Bus-thru art galleries, eh?

Everton, Jan 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

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Darth Guy Force Ghost

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Personally I prefer the hovercraft-through art galleries.

Darth Guy, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:01 AM

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Everton Force Ghost

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Jive-thru art galleries are good, too.

Everton, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:09 AM

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Evil_King_Wiggins Jedi Grand Master

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No problem, I will have a car for the duration of my stay. I'm actually looking forward to being able to drive for more than 40 miles. I haven't done that in about a year now.

The Art Gallery sounds like a great time.

Evil.

Evil_King_Wiggins, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM

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Darth Guy Force Ghost

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Driving 40 miles is not a lot of fun in L.A.

Darth Guy, Jan 28, 2012 at 12:10 PM

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Mortimer_Snerd Jedi Grand Master

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Visit the Norton-Simon museum in Pasadena if you like art. Santa Monica Pier is cool (it's the "end" of the old Route 66). Catch a performance by the band "Looner." The dude is my old roommate. Drive to Oxnard and get a tattoo from Carson Hill. Go to Disneyland. Eat In-N-Out burgers everyday.

Mortimer_Snerd, Jan 28, 2012 at 12:28 PM

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Evil_King_Wiggins Jedi Grand Master

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It can't be any worse than trying to drive twenty miles to honolulu on H-1 at 6am every morning.

Well, I guess it could. But I don't want to think about it.

Evil.

Evil_King_Wiggins, Jan 28, 2012 at 12:30 PM

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Koohii Jedi Grand Master

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Disneyland (3 full days should be enough to do both parks), Lego Land (San Diego), Universal Studios, Knots Berry Farm, Six Flags, and every other theme park you can get to.

Koohii, Jan 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM

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DarthLowBudget Jedi Grand Master

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Honestly? Avoid the theme parks. There's so much more to do in the LA area. Agree with Mort on the Norton Simon. There's also the Getty, LACMA, and MOCA if you want to check out art while your here. And in March your just about into the ideal time to go hiking in the LA Basin, especially up in the Angeles crest.

DarthLowBudget, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:02 PM

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Mortimer_Snerd Jedi Grand Master

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I'd rather be stuck in traffic in Hawaii than driving ANYWHERE in Wisconsin.

Mortimer_Snerd, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:02 PM

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DarthTunick Arena Streak for Colors Commissioner

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Don't listen completely to DLB. Many of the theme parks are nice & exciting to visit.

Los Angeles Lakers: Drama, guaranteed.

DarthTunick, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:15 PM

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Darth Guy Force Ghost

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Koohii said:

Disneyland (3 full days should be enough to do both parks)

12 hours is more than enough, if you're an adult with no kids tagging along. Park hopper passes are also over $100. I'd personally much rather go to the museums-- not only are they a lot cheaper, they're more interesting (unless you're the type of person who like riding kiddie trains) and don't reek of consumerism and money-grubbing.

Darth Guy, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:40 PM

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DarthTunick Arena Streak for Colors Commissioner

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Mortimer_Snerd said:

Eat In-N-Out burgers everyday.

Fatburger as well. Gotta have a Fatburger.

Los Angeles Lakers: Drama, guaranteed.

DarthTunick, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:43 PM

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Darth Guy Force Ghost

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We live healthy here in SoCal.

Darth Guy, Jan 28, 2012 at 3:43 PM

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Lowbacca_1977 Senate Mod

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Disney not three days, imo, unless you're big on Disney. The pier is overrated, although I endorse the Hollywood theaters. They're good to check stuff out at.

Lowbacca_1977, Jan 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM

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Evil_King_Wiggins Jedi Grand Master

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DarthLowBudget said:

And in March your just about into the ideal time to go hiking in the LA Basin, especially up in the Angeles crest.

I'm a huge hiking enthusiast, please tell me more!

Evil.

Evil_King_Wiggins, Jan 28, 2012 at 5:20 PM

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Sith-Lord-Gunray Force Ghost

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in n out. yes.

Sith-Lord-Gunray, Jan 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM

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Lowbacca_1977 Senate Mod

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Evil_King_Wiggins said:

DarthLowBudget said:

And in March your just about into the ideal time to go hiking in the LA Basin, especially up in the Angeles crest.

I'm a huge hiking enthusiast, please tell me more!

Well, just in the direct LA area, you can head up into the hills above Hollywood. Bunch of trails that you can explore on foot down below the Hollywood sign. Not full day stuff, but pretty popular.

Lowbacca_1977, Jan 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM

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ApolloSmileGirl Jedi Grand Master

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^That's what she said^

ApolloSmileGirl, Jan 28, 2012 at 5:48 PM

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Miana Kenobi FanForce Admin Costuming & Props

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San Diego is beautiful.

Miana Kenobi, Jan 28, 2012 at 7:10 PM

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