Interested in taking a scenic tour of Beverly Hills or Santa Monica and concurrently getting your workout? How about a "Running From the Paparazzi" tour where YOU get to dodge photographers? Select from 3 different running/walking tours (all tours ranging from 2 - 5 miles) for about $60.
For more information visit, http://www.offnrunningtours.com/tour.html.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Amazing L.A. Race
Ever thought that participating in the Amazing Race would be fun? If so, you may want to try participating in the Amazing L.A. Race. This race is described as a scavenger hunt/guided tour/race, and the world's only competitive sight seeing tour. The group is broken down into teams of 2 - 8 individuals. Each team is given a list of clues that will take them through Hollywood and Downtown L.A. landmarks (on foot and via public transportation). The team to finish first wins.
The race lasts between 4 and 5 hours. Registration is $59.00 per person, but currently you can get tickets for $29.50 on www.goldstar.com.
For more information, visit: http://www.amazinglarace.com
The race lasts between 4 and 5 hours. Registration is $59.00 per person, but currently you can get tickets for $29.50 on www.goldstar.com.
For more information, visit: http://www.amazinglarace.com
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Mission Inn
If you're up for a 1 hour drive and you appreciate unique architure, you may want to check out the Mission Inn in Riverside. Three years ago, I went to the Mission Inn for a friend's rehearsal dinner and I was surprised by this stunning Riverside landmark.
The Mission Inn is comprised of a hotel, spa, restaraunts, and chapels. A couple hours to walk around the premises and catch a meal at one of the restaurants should be enough.
For more information, visit: www.missioninn.com
The Mission Inn is comprised of a hotel, spa, restaraunts, and chapels. A couple hours to walk around the premises and catch a meal at one of the restaurants should be enough.
For more information, visit: www.missioninn.com
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Local Film Festivals
This weekend I found out about two film festivals, the AFI Fest and the Santa Monica Film Festival, taking place in the greater Los Angeles area. The AFI Fest started on 10/30 and ends on 11/7; the Santa Monica International Film Festival starts on 11/14, but I can't quite figure out when it ends.
In any case, you can obtain FREE passes to either festival.
To obtain more info, be sure to check their websites:
http://www.afi.com/
http://www.smfilmfestival.com/
In any case, you can obtain FREE passes to either festival.
To obtain more info, be sure to check their websites:
http://www.afi.com/
http://www.smfilmfestival.com/
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Themed Restaurants
Yes, I know, themed restaurants can be cheesy, but if you go with a group of friends, it can definitely be fun.
Below is a list of some restaurants you may want to check out:
Medieval Times (Buena Park, CA) takes you back to the 11th century where royal families invited guests to watch knights compete on horseback. Tickets for adults are $55.95 plus tax; tickets for children are $37.95 plus tax. Online you can find coupons for $15 off adult admission; $10 off children admissions. There is also a Four Pack promotion where you can get 4 admissions for $120.
For more information, visit: http://www.medievaltimes.com/
Pirate Dinner Adventure (Buena Park, CA_. I think the name says at all. Admission for adults is $56.95 plus tax; admission for children is $37.95 plus tax. You can also get an online coupon for $10 off adult admission; $5 off children's admission.
For more information, visit: http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/
Below is a list of some restaurants you may want to check out:
Medieval Times (Buena Park, CA) takes you back to the 11th century where royal families invited guests to watch knights compete on horseback. Tickets for adults are $55.95 plus tax; tickets for children are $37.95 plus tax. Online you can find coupons for $15 off adult admission; $10 off children admissions. There is also a Four Pack promotion where you can get 4 admissions for $120.
For more information, visit: http://www.medievaltimes.com/
Pirate Dinner Adventure (Buena Park, CA_. I think the name says at all. Admission for adults is $56.95 plus tax; admission for children is $37.95 plus tax. You can also get an online coupon for $10 off adult admission; $5 off children's admission.
For more information, visit: http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Long Beach
Today, I figured I'd write about Long Beach since I ran around the city today as part of a half marathon (my first!).
I was surprised to see how much there is to do in the city. I knew about the Queen Mary (http://www.queenmary.com/) and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific (http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/), but I didn't know about a lot of other places.
If you enjoy art, Long Beach features both the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA, http://www.molaa.com/) and the Long Beach Museum of Art (http://www.lbma.org/). Additionally, there is the Long Beach Opera (www.longbeachopera.org/) and the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (www.lbso.org/), which you may enjoy.
If the arts aren't your thing, you may like to take a trip on the Rocket Speed Boat (http://www.rocketboat.net/). Trips are available for $15 adults and $10 children (there is a $2 coupon on their website). If you're interested in a party boat, they offer that, too!
Another thing that caught my attention was the Murder Mystery Dinner cruises (http://www.dinnerdetectives.com/). For about $60 you get a 3 course meal and live entertainment.
The Tall Ship American Pride (http://www.americanpride.org/) definitely stood out from the other boats in the area. You can board this tall ship to take a trip to Catalina, to go whale watching and various other fun excursions depending on the time of the year.
If shopping is your thing, they have that, too! There are many shops and restaurants, including:
http://www.shopthepike.com/ and http://www.longbeachcityplace.com/. At the Pike, you'll even find a ferris wheel!
I was surprised to see how much there is to do in the city. I knew about the Queen Mary (http://www.queenmary.com/) and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific (http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/), but I didn't know about a lot of other places.
If you enjoy art, Long Beach features both the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA, http://www.molaa.com/) and the Long Beach Museum of Art (http://www.lbma.org/). Additionally, there is the Long Beach Opera (www.longbeachopera.org/) and the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (www.lbso.org/), which you may enjoy.
If the arts aren't your thing, you may like to take a trip on the Rocket Speed Boat (http://www.rocketboat.net/). Trips are available for $15 adults and $10 children (there is a $2 coupon on their website). If you're interested in a party boat, they offer that, too!
Another thing that caught my attention was the Murder Mystery Dinner cruises (http://www.dinnerdetectives.com/). For about $60 you get a 3 course meal and live entertainment.
The Tall Ship American Pride (http://www.americanpride.org/) definitely stood out from the other boats in the area. You can board this tall ship to take a trip to Catalina, to go whale watching and various other fun excursions depending on the time of the year.
If shopping is your thing, they have that, too! There are many shops and restaurants, including:
http://www.shopthepike.com/ and http://www.longbeachcityplace.com/. At the Pike, you'll even find a ferris wheel!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Los Angeles Crime Tours
Believe it or not, there are a few tour companies in the area that specialize in infamous Los Angeles crime scenes.
Esotouric offers various tours, including one focusing on the Black Dahlia. Tours typically take place on Saturdays, last an average of 3 hours, and cost about $60.
For more information, visit: http://www.esotouric.com/
Dearly Departed offers The Tragical History Tour which highlights locations of celebrity scandals and death. The tour last about 3.5 hours and costs $40. Tours are available practically every day of the week.
Dearly Departed also offers a Helter Skelter Tour, which is darker that The Tragical History Tour and focuses on the Manson Murders in the area. This tour also lasts about 3.5 hours and costs $50. It takes place one or twice a month.
Last but not least, this month, Dearly Departed will be offering a Hollywood Horror Film Location Tour. This tour lasts 4 hours and costs $50. It will take place on Saturdays and Sundays towards the end of the month.
For more information, visit: http://www.dearlydepartedtours.com/
Esotouric offers various tours, including one focusing on the Black Dahlia. Tours typically take place on Saturdays, last an average of 3 hours, and cost about $60.
For more information, visit: http://www.esotouric.com/
Dearly Departed offers The Tragical History Tour which highlights locations of celebrity scandals and death. The tour last about 3.5 hours and costs $40. Tours are available practically every day of the week.
Dearly Departed also offers a Helter Skelter Tour, which is darker that The Tragical History Tour and focuses on the Manson Murders in the area. This tour also lasts about 3.5 hours and costs $50. It takes place one or twice a month.
Last but not least, this month, Dearly Departed will be offering a Hollywood Horror Film Location Tour. This tour lasts 4 hours and costs $50. It will take place on Saturdays and Sundays towards the end of the month.
For more information, visit: http://www.dearlydepartedtours.com/
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