02-22-2019, 09:56 AM
(02-22-2019, 08:54 AM)locomotive engineer_imp Wrote: Hi all,
Really looking forward to our trip to the west coast end of April. Would love to do it on the cb maybe some day, however this is coach trip from San Francisco, stops at Monterey .Carmel , Cannery Row, Pismo Beach , Santa Barbara, LA [Buena Park], Las Vegas.
Would like a bit of input from you guys, There is an optional excursion when in LA to Palm Springs not sure if we should do it or use the day to go to maybe, Hollywood, Malibu, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, or maybe Sunset blvd to see Whisky a gogo, [big west coast music fan] . Main point i guess ,is Palm Springs a must see? Any input greatly appreciated.
Dave.
Dave,
I’ve visited LA a few times. If I was in your position I’d probably get a bus or Uber to Wilshere Boulevard to visit the La Brea Tar Pits followed by the Petersen Automotive Museum. Then spend the afternoon wandering from Santa Monica to Venice Beach and the Venice Canals. Good place to watch the world go by over a nice cold beer.
Hollywood and Malibu aren’t very exciting (in my opinion!). Palm Springs is a bit of a long journey, but the flying museum is worth a look. There is a cable car up the mountain for good views and the tour of the original Indian settlement is interesting. You really need a week in LA, rather than a day, to do it justice. Have a great trip.
Simon