Where should we stay in LA? November 14, PM Subscribe What part of LA should we stay in for a long weekend trip of exploring and eating, preferably without a car? This previous question was about the same trip - we're still trying to get a plan put together that isn't insanely expensive.
Key West has been shot down since it seems like it won't be our speed at all. Now we're thinking LA - warm weather, great food, and loads of things to do. We'd prefer to not rent a car unless you all think it's really worth it so we need help picking the right area to stay in. She's interested in the Getty Villa. I'm a big comedy nerd and would love to catch a show at Nerdmelt or UCB or both! A secret LA type tour is also under consideration. Bookstores and markets are always great options.
We're both interested in delicious food of many varieties. Otherwise this will be a hang out, explore, see a new city trip. I checked out several previous LA threads but none of them gave quite the info we're looking for. LA without a car? Don't recommend. I like staying at the Sofitel at La Cienega and Beverly. It's at the crossroads of what I like about LA. But it can be spendy. Lots of dining and shopping, either at Beverly Connecton or at the Beverly Center.
I suppose you could hang out there. But you'd be stuck. It's good for a weekend. My family stayed here in when it was still a dump. I have SUCH stories! Fairfax is an orthodox Jewish neighborhood, so lots of yummy deli nearby. If you have a car, this is a pretty good place to make your base. If you want to do this on the cheap, check out the motels near LAX. Rent a car, and drive where you want to go.
You just can't do this without a car. Really, you can't. LA without a car is hard unless you want to really focus on a particular neighborhood that has good public transportation. The west side ain't that place. If no car is nonnegotiable then I would look at Koreatown amazing food and good access to buses and the train.
