Hey everyone! We're planning a trip to SoCal next summer and I was hoping to throw some questions out there for the brain trust here. My wife and I are from Long Island and we have a daughter who will be 9 and a son who will be 12.
Our general plan is do approximately 10-12 days -- potentially flying into San Diego, staying 3-4 days in San Diego, then driving up to Anaheim to spend 3-4 days at DLR and finally, drive up to LA (Hollywood/Beverly Hills/Studio City) for 3-4 days there before we fly out of LAX to return home. I expect to rent a car for the san diego portion -- dropping off the car when we get to Anaheim (as we don't expect to leave DLR in Anaheim) and then getting another car before we leave for LA.
Having said the above, I'm curious to hear suggestions related to the following questions:
What are some of the can't miss things in San Diego?
All we've really discussed is the San Diego Zoo as a possible destination. We're not a family that's into botanical gardens, museums or nature walks (perhaps when the kids get older)-- we are more into shopping, beach, pool and obviously, theme parks. I suspect, while we will do some of attraction-based things -- we are looking to do alot of unwinding, beach/pool relaxation in SD. So this might be the lower key portion of the trip. But suggestions are still welcome.
What are some lodging recommendations for San Diego?
My wife has a thing for the Hotel Del Coronado - as she stayed there once when she was a kid. We might be able to swing it for 3 days, but failing that -- what are some hotel recommendations that are central to the major attractions/draws in San Diego?
Can't miss things in LA?
So far, all we've discussed is Universal and finding Walt's star on the walk of fame -- I know, lame, right? Frankly -- we don't know enough about LA to have an opinion one way or the other - so I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Lodging recommendations for LA (Studio City, Beverly Hills, Hollywood area)?
Again -- I'm totally lost here and I don't want to end up in a dive or bad location. I came across the Universal City Hilton which might fit the bill. Anyone stay here? Otherwise, better suggestions?
Thank you for any help you guys can provide. I need a point in the right direction and I can take it from there....
Frank
Our general plan is do approximately 10-12 days -- potentially flying into San Diego, staying 3-4 days in San Diego, then driving up to Anaheim to spend 3-4 days at DLR and finally, drive up to LA (Hollywood/Beverly Hills/Studio City) for 3-4 days there before we fly out of LAX to return home. I expect to rent a car for the san diego portion -- dropping off the car when we get to Anaheim (as we don't expect to leave DLR in Anaheim) and then getting another car before we leave for LA.
Having said the above, I'm curious to hear suggestions related to the following questions:
What are some of the can't miss things in San Diego?
All we've really discussed is the San Diego Zoo as a possible destination. We're not a family that's into botanical gardens, museums or nature walks (perhaps when the kids get older)-- we are more into shopping, beach, pool and obviously, theme parks. I suspect, while we will do some of attraction-based things -- we are looking to do alot of unwinding, beach/pool relaxation in SD. So this might be the lower key portion of the trip. But suggestions are still welcome.
What are some lodging recommendations for San Diego?
My wife has a thing for the Hotel Del Coronado - as she stayed there once when she was a kid. We might be able to swing it for 3 days, but failing that -- what are some hotel recommendations that are central to the major attractions/draws in San Diego?
Can't miss things in LA?
So far, all we've discussed is Universal and finding Walt's star on the walk of fame -- I know, lame, right? Frankly -- we don't know enough about LA to have an opinion one way or the other - so I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Lodging recommendations for LA (Studio City, Beverly Hills, Hollywood area)?
Again -- I'm totally lost here and I don't want to end up in a dive or bad location. I came across the Universal City Hilton which might fit the bill. Anyone stay here? Otherwise, better suggestions?
Thank you for any help you guys can provide. I need a point in the right direction and I can take it from there....
Frank