I am flying in to LAX this Wednesday around 8pm and will have about 3 hours to kill before I need to return to the airport to pick up my boss. I will have a rental at my disposal.

Any thoughts on what to do near there? I was thinking about trying to find a decent restaurant or something. Do I even dare leave the airport? Wasn't planning on bringing cigars for the short time I will be in town. I fly out the next night.

Any advice is appreciated. Definitely will try to plan a longer visit next time.
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I hear the drive by's are lovely this time of year














:-)
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Manhattan Beach is very close. Drive west. :-)

Some good restaurants down there, and you can take a walk down the beach and smoke a cigar!
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8pm... perfect time to drive towards Hollywood and hang out with the uhh... wonderful locals.
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4.6 mi – about 9 mins
Sounds like a plan

Thanks for the info :-)
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Beat me to it :-)
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Hey, I used to represent that remark. Spent a lot of time there before moving southward.
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Definitely check out Manhattan Beach!
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:-)
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Go see Kelly!
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Ripa?
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poker!!
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Same thing rite?





:-)
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Well that was a crazy trip. Next time I have to try and make it for more than 24 hours.

Manhattan beach was interesting. Had a couple fish tacos at Wahoo and then grabbed some sushi at Octopus. Enjoyed sitting on the pier for a bit and relaxing. Definitely screwed up in forgetting a cigar.

I also learned that the red lights on the outside lane at LAX are also to be followed on the inner lane. It also is not recommended to talk on a cell phone as you cut off a cop trying to pull into the lane while the light you can't even see is red. :-)
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I like Wahoo, they have one in Austin.:-)
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Sorry I missed this while I was out but I would have suggested MB too so you definitely had a great suggestion there...

Wahoo's is good & Mama D's next door for Italian is great. I love the MB Pier...did you get a chance to check out that little Aquarium that's on the end? Pretty nifty.

Sorry about the traffic ticket....yikes.
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Dave,
While fish tacos are good, if in the area, limited time, only one thing on my mind:

IN N OUT!!!!!!!!
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Damn right Carlos!
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:-):-)
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Had the opportunity but chose

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Forgot the name of the place. We were in San Dimas and I couldn't turn down the recommendation for an order of chirashi. :-)

MB was great. Didn't get there till 8:30. Tried Rock n Fish but they were packed and too long of a wait. Aquarium was closed but still a great time just relaxing listening to the waves.

I will make it back and definitely give myself more time to stay.
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