First time in Downtown LA

[vuey]

Hey NT'ers !I'm flying into LA early July for 3 days, will be there over the 4th July weekend, are there any festivals/events on during this time that would be cool to visit ?First time in America , so abit lost as to know what to do, we are coming all the way from Australia !Also, we are staying at the Downtown Marriott, right next to the staples center , much to do around there ?Any help or suggestions would be muc appreciated

 

[vuey]

Hey NT'ers !I'm flying into LA early July for 3 days, will be there over the 4th July weekend, are there any festivals/events on during this time that would be cool to visit ?First time in America , so abit lost as to know what to do, we are coming all the way from Australia !Also, we are staying at the Downtown Marriott, right next to the staples center , much to do around there ?Any help or suggestions would be muc appreciated

 

[akajae]

I don't know of any 4th of July festivities, I'm sure some other NT'er can help you out with that.

You can go to LA Live which is walking distance from your hotel. Plenty of restaurants, ESPN Zone, Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, Conga Room, Theater, etc.

If you like sushi you should go to Wokcano, there's a really nice Australian girl who hooks me up with free drinks

There's also plenty of bars and lounges not too far from where you're staying:

Wokcano
Seven Grand
Mas Malo
Dublins
Golden Gopher

I work in the area so let me know if you have any questions.

Enjoy my city

 

[akajae]

I don't know of any 4th of July festivities, I'm sure some other NT'er can help you out with that.

You can go to LA Live which is walking distance from your hotel. Plenty of restaurants, ESPN Zone, Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, Conga Room, Theater, etc.

If you like sushi you should go to Wokcano, there's a really nice Australian girl who hooks me up with free drinks

There's also plenty of bars and lounges not too far from where you're staying:

Wokcano
Seven Grand
Mas Malo
Dublins
Golden Gopher

I work in the area so let me know if you have any questions.

Enjoy my city

 

[vuey]

thanks heaps akajaedeuce !!!

much appreciated ! the places you listed sound great ! always up for good sushi !

mate, how far is Hollywood/ Beverly Hills from Down Town LA ? easy to catch a bus there / train there from where we going to be ?

Also, any Nike outlets/ premium shopping outlets in the vacinity ?

 

[vuey]

thanks heaps akajaedeuce !!!

much appreciated ! the places you listed sound great ! always up for good sushi !

mate, how far is Hollywood/ Beverly Hills from Down Town LA ? easy to catch a bus there / train there from where we going to be ?

Also, any Nike outlets/ premium shopping outlets in the vacinity ?

 

[mojodmonky1]

OP - if you have an international license it is highly recommended that you rent a car. Public transportation in LA is pretty terrible.

Beverly Hills is give or take 15 minutes from DTLA (no traffic). With traffic it can get crazy.

I am not familiar with the metro at all, but I believe there is a line that can take you from DTLA to Hollywood.

1st time in LA, I guess you have to go to Hollywood, but TBH there really isn't much to see there. Assuming you have easy access to transportation, your time might be better spent heading out to the beach areas like Santa Monica or Malibu.

 

[mojodmonky1]

OP - if you have an international license it is highly recommended that you rent a car. Public transportation in LA is pretty terrible.

Beverly Hills is give or take 15 minutes from DTLA (no traffic). With traffic it can get crazy.

I am not familiar with the metro at all, but I believe there is a line that can take you from DTLA to Hollywood.

1st time in LA, I guess you have to go to Hollywood, but TBH there really isn't much to see there. Assuming you have easy access to transportation, your time might be better spent heading out to the beach areas like Santa Monica or Malibu.

 

[akajae]

Yea transportation sucks but you can take the Metro Red Line from 7th Station to Hollywood/Vine and walk up/down Hollywood Blvd.

 

[akajae]

Yea transportation sucks but you can take the Metro Red Line from 7th Station to Hollywood/Vine and walk up/down Hollywood Blvd.

 

[frenchblue23]

Originally Posted by akajaedeuce

Yea transportation sucks but you can take the Metro Red Line from 7th Station to Hollywood/Vine and walk up/down Hollywood Blvd.

I was gonna suggest this.  
Check out the Nike Vault at Staples Center.... You can also hit up Nike Santa Monica, and while you're at it, head to the Santa Monica pier or Venice Beach for the 4th of July fireworks. 

I still will highly recommend getting a cheap rental car. 

 

[frenchblue23]

Originally Posted by akajaedeuce

Yea transportation sucks but you can take the Metro Red Line from 7th Station to Hollywood/Vine and walk up/down Hollywood Blvd.

I was gonna suggest this.  
Check out the Nike Vault at Staples Center.... You can also hit up Nike Santa Monica, and while you're at it, head to the Santa Monica pier or Venice Beach for the 4th of July fireworks. 

I still will highly recommend getting a cheap rental car. 

 

[vuey]

Thanks guys !Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there !Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA !Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

 

[vuey]

Thanks guys !Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there !Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA !Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

 

[zoomkobe14]

None to close you would have to travel south about an hour to Camarillo or an hour north to the ones by Anehiem

 

[zoomkobe14]

None to close you would have to travel south about an hour to Camarillo or an hour north to the ones by Anehiem

 

[vuey]

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thanks mate, had abit of a look, i think Citadel outlets is near Anahiem ? near Disneyland ? trying to "fool" the wife into going to disneyland, leaving early from DL and hitting the outlets to top up on Air Jordan shoes and apparell

thanks for the feedback on this thread guys, much appreciated

 

[vuey]

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thanks mate, had abit of a look, i think Citadel outlets is near Anahiem ? near Disneyland ? trying to "fool" the wife into going to disneyland, leaving early from DL and hitting the outlets to top up on Air Jordan shoes and apparell

thanks for the feedback on this thread guys, much appreciated

 

[Sam Darnold Heisman #8]

dtla in the daytime during the weekends are pretty boring. as with others i recommend you getting a rental car so you can get around the la area better.

 

[Sam Darnold Heisman #8]

dtla in the daytime during the weekends are pretty boring. as with others i recommend you getting a rental car so you can get around the la area better.

 

[frenchblue23]

Originally Posted by Vuey

Thanks guys !Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there !Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA !Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

About 25-30 minutes away with no traffic, at the Citadel in Orange County.  Just be cautious of that late afternoon traffic on the 5 freeway. 
Are you thinking of hitting up Flight Club L.A.??   There's a lot to do, outside of DTLA. 

 

[frenchblue23]

Originally Posted by Vuey

Thanks guys !Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there !Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA !Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

About 25-30 minutes away with no traffic, at the Citadel in Orange County.  Just be cautious of that late afternoon traffic on the 5 freeway. 
Are you thinking of hitting up Flight Club L.A.??   There's a lot to do, outside of DTLA. 

 

[vuey]

Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23

Originally Posted by Vuey

Thanks guys ! Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there ! Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA ! Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

About 25-30 minutes away with no traffic, at the Citadel in Orange County.  Just be cautious of that late afternoon traffic on the 5 freeway. 
Are you thinking of hitting up Flight Club L.A.??   There's a lot to do, outside of DTLA. 

yeah, planning to go to Disneyland and then hit up Citadel outlets

 on the way back. As i am packing only 1 set of clothes and shoes and buying the lot once im over there !

might re-book our hotel closer to West Hollywood/Beverly hills. As i hear the traffic is crazy in LA and want to avoid driving in it. 
  


Matt Barkley Heisman
thanks Matt , i work for Marriott, so i get good hotel and rental rates with Hertz, so will definitely get one.

 

[vuey]

Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23

Originally Posted by Vuey

Thanks guys ! Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there ! Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA ! Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

About 25-30 minutes away with no traffic, at the Citadel in Orange County.  Just be cautious of that late afternoon traffic on the 5 freeway. 
Are you thinking of hitting up Flight Club L.A.??   There's a lot to do, outside of DTLA. 

yeah, planning to go to Disneyland and then hit up Citadel outlets

 on the way back. As i am packing only 1 set of clothes and shoes and buying the lot once im over there !

might re-book our hotel closer to West Hollywood/Beverly hills. As i hear the traffic is crazy in LA and want to avoid driving in it. 
  


Matt Barkley Heisman
thanks Matt , i work for Marriott, so i get good hotel and rental rates with Hertz, so will definitely get one.

 

[frostie213]

Originally Posted by Vuey

Originally Posted by FrenchBlue23

Originally Posted by Vuey

Thanks guys ! Some great stuff to keep us busy for the 3 days we are there ! Can't wait to check out the sneaker scene in the USA ! Just wondering if there is a Nike outlet near DT ?

About 25-30 minutes away with no traffic, at the Citadel in Orange County.  Just be cautious of that late afternoon traffic on the 5 freeway. 
Are you thinking of hitting up Flight Club L.A.??   There's a lot to do, outside of DTLA. 

yeah, planning to go to Disneyland and then hit up Citadel outlets

 on the way back. As i am packing only 1 set of clothes and shoes and buying the lot once im over there !

might re-book our hotel closer to West Hollywood/Beverly hills. As i hear the traffic is crazy in LA and want to avoid driving in it. 
  


Matt Barkley Heisman
thanks Matt , i work for Marriott, so i get good hotel and rental rates with Hertz, so will definitely get one.

Avoiding driving may be tough as our public transportation isn't the best, but adequate.
Best of luck