Los Angeles travel news
February 11th, 2010 by admin
LA is famous for its sprawl. This reputation is enough to scare visitors away from making a quick trip to the City. But even if you have a reason to stop while flying through LAX or if you can drive into town for a couple nights, Los Angeles can be a surprisingly rewarding place for a short visit.
Making plans for a trip to LA can be overwhelming because there are so many options. If you’re into sightseeing, I recommend the Go Los Angeles Card. It aggregates 40 top museums, tours and attractions from across the area onto a single ticket. It is priced to save you money compared to buying separate tickets. Buy it for the number of days you need and you only need to see 2 or 3 things to see the savings add up.
One popular destinations for visitors to LA is Hollywood. Here you can take pictures under the Hollywood sign at the Kodak Theatre, take walking tours with Red Line Tours, jump on the double decker bus tour, visit the Hollywood Museum, and the Wax Museum all on one block. Parking is very easy and inexpensive at Hollywood and Highland ($2-$6 with validation), so you can park early in the day and spend the rest of your time on foot. In Hollywood, it’s easy to see a lot in just one day, and the Go LA Card covers pretty much anything you would want to see.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
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April 22nd, 2009 by admin
Last Summer, over 1300 Smart Destinations customers were interviewed by a third party research firm (KRC Research). They were asked about their experiences buying and using the company’s Go Card and Explorer Passes.
94% of the customers surveyed said they were either “satisfied” or “extremely satisfied.” And most of that 94% said they were “extremely satisfied.”
The reasons why customers were so overwhelmingly positive about the Go Card experience were primarily:
- The quality and quantity of the attractions that accept the card for admission
- The fact the card was convenient and easy to use
- The fact that it saved them money compared to having to buy separate tickets at each attraction
Another key finding of the research was that 91% of the customers surveyed would recommend a Go Card or Explorer Pass to someone else.
So if you are considering buying a Go Los Angeles Card, it is nice to know that previous customers have such strongly positive reviews of the product.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
May 2nd, 2008 by carrie t
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The is gearing up for the Downtown Los Angeles Open House 2008. The weekend extravaganza, set for June 6–8, will give visitors and Angelenos the opportunity to sample living and playing in Downtown’s eclectic neighborhoods. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend Open House weekend events, which include residential open houses, cultural activities, food samplings and entertainment.
The event will offer residential open houses from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Residential property owners and developers, restaurants, retailers, hotels, bars, nightclubs, museums and art galleries will all be featured on the exclusive web page. The is offering a rate of $99 per night exclusive for participants, and other hotels are being encouraged to offer special rates. For more information or to learn how to participate, contact openhouse AT downtownla DOT com.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
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April 1st, 2008 by carrie t
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Here at Go Los Angeles Card, we’re thrilled to announce the addition of several new attractions and special offers to the Go Los Angeles Card. As of today, you can enjoy included entry to Six Flags Magic Mountain (express entry), Knott’s Berry Farm (pictured above), Paramount Studios Pictures Tours (adults only), Warner Bros. VIP Studio Tours (adults only), and more! View our complete list of new LA attractions and discounts.
To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off 3, 5, and 7-day cards through Thursday, April 10. This sale is available for a limited time and is offered exclusively online, so don’t miss out on your chance to see LA’s best attractions for this special price.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
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Go Los Angeles Card.
January 16th, 2008 by jamie a
Taking a Trip with Megabus
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Recently introduced to the west coast, provides extremely affordable trips for students or those traveling on a budget. This low-cost daily bus service travels from Los Angeles to seven locations (so far), including , , and .
Here’s an on the Los Angeles to San Francisco route. If you have questions or wish to make a reservation, reserve online or call 877-GO2-MEGA.
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Los Angeles?
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January 14th, 2008 by susan j
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Continuing the New York Times’ 36 hour travel series, writer Jennifer Steinhauer shared her weekend . She hit many of Hollywood’s highlights, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Runyon Canyon, and other places. How would you spend 36 hours in your favorite travel destination? Leave a comment and let us know!
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January 11th, 2008 by jamie a
Photo courtesy of Nokia Theatre
If you’re looking for a great place to see live concerts, nationally broadcast award shows, or hilarious comedians, the 7,100 seat is the latest addition to the L.A. scene.
Opened in October 2007, the first six concerts at the venue were completely sold out, but the theatre plans to host about 120 events per year. That certainly means that you’re sure to find something to fit your tastes and style, plus get your hands on some tickets!
After hosting the American Music Awards, their first venture in hosting award shows, the venue was a complete hit. They’ve got an awesome including Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Larry the Cable Guy, and the Moody Blues, so be sure and get your tickets early and enjoy the show.
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Los Angeles?
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October 29th, 2007 by susan j
If you’re planning a trip to southern California, then you’ll be happy to hear that fire crews managed to contain all fires within San Diego city limits this weekend. The air quality has improved and tourist attractions have reopened for business, so you should be set for a great trip.
To help travelers whose travel plans have already been impacted by the fires, several airlines including American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and US Airways have decided to waive their flight-change fees, saving passengers up to $100 each.
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
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October 26th, 2007 by carrie t
California sunset
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As of Thursday, October 25, the California wildfires are slowing down and, fortunately, many are already contained. There are still plenty of places in the region that have not been affected at all.
Most of the fires in Los Angeles have already been contained, and since the fires are northeast of most towns in LA, tourists can still enjoy the main tourist areas such as Long Beach, San Pedro, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Downtown, and even Santa Monica without any problems. It’s actually a beautiful day today in Los Angeles.
Since thousands of Californians have been evacuated and many have lost their homes, help is needed to rebuild communities in Southern California. You can volunteer or donate money through the American Red Cross.
Of course, another way to help rebuild the region is to plan a vacation in Southern California! Look for travel specials online through Expedia and other online operators.
Right now Socal has amazing sunrises and sunsets due to the fact that the ash and smoke in the air scatters out the light from the sun and magnifies the hues. It’s quite beautiful and if you’re up close to the ocean you’ll see the waves sparkling with a rainbow of colors. (See above for a photo taken on Manhattan Beach on Tuesday evening.)
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October 22nd, 2007 by susan j
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If you’re the type of traveler who likes to share their best and worst of adventures on sites like Trip Advisor and , then listen up. We can’t promise you a job alongside Wendy Perrin at Conde Nast Traveler, but you could be the next winner of our Go Review Contest.
Review any of our attractions in Los Angeles or our other destinations–a rave review or a not-so-nice one– and you could win Best Overall Review with a prize of an Amazon.com gift-card valued at $300! Just think how many books, DVDs, or gadgets you could get with an extra three hundred bucks.
The submission deadline is November 1, so get out there and go review!
Planning a trip to
Los Angeles?
Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the
Go Los Angeles Card.
