SOCAL Vacation! Things to do?? (SF/LA/Anaheim) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Joe-G · 07-20-2015, 03:38 AM

Going down to socal for the first time for 1.5 weeks.

SF from Wednesday 22nd, to Saturday 25th.
Anaheim from Saturday 25th, to Monday 27th.
LA from Monday 27th, to Saturday August 1st.

Whats there to do for us car guys?! Any meets/events/shops to check out? Will have a rental car when we make our way down to Anaheim/LA.

I know theres tons of the typical recommended touristy attractions on tripadvisor, etc... but I find personable recommendations are always better than reading reviews. Everyone posts bad reviews, but wont always necessarily praise the hidden gem attractions/locations.

With that said... whats you're go to food, car show/meet/shop, attraction, beach, club, etc that you would suggest!

Any help is appreciated

Packofcrows · 07-20-2015, 03:46 AM

LA.

Nightlife @ Sunset Blvd, google for shows you might like. Universal Studios, Zoo and Canyon driving!!! Hwy 1 up to SF or near. I drove from Santa Monica to SF. Took like 40min extra than hwy 5 but i loved it!

S.F

Botanical garden, local stand-up shows, Alcatraz! Muir Woods for jogging or hiking and for driving try mtn roads there.

ryoma · 07-20-2015, 04:04 AM

how old are you? places like Universal Studios and Disneyland are cool places to go if you have never been, but might not cater to the older age group. regardless of age, downtown Disney is a cool place to go to at night. walk around, check out the shops, eat dinner there, etc.

definitely hit up the beaches though, like Santa Monica pier and cruise through PCH on a nice day. there's some good canyon roads around there too

swarb · 07-20-2015, 05:10 AM

31st we have a meet in Arcadia.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81145

Caltrmptguy86 · 07-20-2015, 05:04 PM

You might check out Beverly Hills and Rodeo Dr. Go to Hollywood as well. Universal City Walk and Downtown Disney are good spots to check out. Mulholland Hwy, PCH, Angeles Crest are good to drive on.

JS + BRZ · 07-20-2015, 05:22 PM

Korean BBQ restaurants (http://www.yelp.com/biz/kang-ho-dong-baekjeong-new-york)
Angeles Crest Highway / Malibu canyons (if I have time, i can take you up to the mountain)
In-N-Out

MikesFRS · 07-20-2015, 07:34 PM

Go to the beach areas. Venice is pretty cool. So is santa monica pier. Can always go to san pedro ports o call for some sea food and to check out the massive ships as they leave.

itsibarra · 07-20-2015, 08:59 PM

Food: Kang hodong Baekjong or Feng Mao in Korea town
Attractions: Disneyland
Car show: http://autoenthusiastday.com/ not too far from LA
Beach: Venice Beach or Santa Monica Promenade and Pier
Shop: West Hollywood (LA), Beverly, Fairfax, Rodeo Drive
Clubs/Lounge: Hotel Line in koreatown, Exchange LA

Adventure and have fun!

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Originally Posted by Joe-G

Going down to socal for the first time for 1.5 weeks.

Anaheim from Saturday 25th, to Monday 27th.
LA from Monday 27th, to Saturday August 1st.

With that said... whats you're go to food, car show/meet/shop, attraction, beach, club, etc that you would suggest!

Any help is appreciated

ChrisNcoronel · 07-20-2015, 09:23 PM

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-Americana
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07-20-2015, 03:38 AM	#1
Joe-G Canada Eh! Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: '13 FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 447 Thanks: 156 Thanked 230 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SOCAL Vacation! Things to do?? (SF/LA/Anaheim) Going down to socal for the first time for 1.5 weeks. SF from Wednesday 22nd, to Saturday 25th. Anaheim from Saturday 25th, to Monday 27th. LA from Monday 27th, to Saturday August 1st. Whats there to do for us car guys?! Any meets/events/shops to check out? Will have a rental car when we make our way down to Anaheim/LA. I know theres tons of the typical recommended touristy attractions on tripadvisor, etc... but I find personable recommendations are always better than reading reviews. Everyone posts bad reviews, but wont always necessarily praise the hidden gem attractions/locations. With that said... whats you're go to food, car show/meet/shop, attraction, beach, club, etc that you would suggest! Any help is appreciated __________________

07-20-2015, 03:46 AM	#2
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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how old are you? places like Universal Studios and Disneyland are cool places to go if you have never been, but might not cater to the older age group. regardless of age, downtown Disney is a cool place to go to at night. walk around, check out the shops, eat dinner there, etc. definitely hit up the beaches though, like Santa Monica pier and cruise through PCH on a nice day. there's some good canyon roads around there too __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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MikesFRS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: it like he stole it!! Location: corona ca Posts: 416 Thanks: 395 Thanked 218 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Go to the beach areas. Venice is pretty cool. So is santa monica pier. Can always go to san pedro ports o call for some sea food and to check out the massive ships as they leave. __________________ http://instagram.com/thebestmike

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