Overall

You must rent a car if you want to go ANYWHERE in California. Although driving may be difficult, it is on the other side of the road, and people drive much much faster and agressively then they do in most other places. I laughed when I heard that nobody would let them over, because it is hard to drive in L.A. like any other big city, but most other big cities have great public transportation systems. It would be great if L.A. had one, but it would only be good for the tourists, it is a car culture, the area is just too vast, people travel an hour or two, or more commuting everyday to and from Los Angeles. That being said, it is a great place, but you really have to know where to go, it is a huge area,look at places that are a bit further out, like orange county, santa barbara, or even deeper inland, places like the huntington library are great. San Diego is not out of reach either, be like a Californian when you are there, rent car and drive it far, get a convertible, cruising is an american past-time. Go to the beach, a burger joint, a mexican restaurant. Lots of cultures there, and a lot of great shopping. Lots of fun, bring lots of money in Hollywood.

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Great for: Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Skiing/Snowboarding, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Family Holidays

31 October 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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