Does anybody know where some good, relaxing and peaceful places in California located?|194748

Also, that are free to go anytime and are beautiful.
Maybe with some flowers, waters and trees or beautiful green fields to visit? Or some place related?

One of my favorite places is Monterey. Of course there_s Yosemite, but Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are near there and less crowded. Mammoth Lake is nice. You can drive the 395 highway and see lots of interesting things, including ghost towns and Mono Lake with the large tufas rising from it. Lassen National Park is pretty, and interesting, with the Lava Beds National Monument nearby. Shasta Lake_s there too. Near San Diego is Julien and Temecula. Central Coast (Pismo, Cambria, etc.) is amazing and beautiful.

Enjoy exploring. There is so much to see.

Go to wine country or Big Bear Lake... even South Lake Tahoe is great for relaxation. Oh and if you want relaxing make sure you rent a vacation rental. Below are links to great vacation rentals in these locations.

Yosemite
Lake Tahoe

I find the beach relaxing. The sound of the waves is very calming.

Huntington Library
Descanso Gardens
Many trails in Griffith Park
Angeles National Forest
Big Bear
Lake Arrowhead

Ferndale in Griffith Park Desconso Gardens in Pasadena, There is a Buddhist Garden near the end of Sunset Blvd just before PCH .

How is the safety-factor riding the LA Metro Red Line from Hollywood to Downtown by oneself at 10pm on a week?|177823

night? I hear the Red Line is unusually pristine for LA public transit and was thinking about using it when going to screenings and the like to avoid nighttime rush-hour traffic.

But is it a-Okay later in the evening for those used to the typical city junk?

I_m assuming you_re a guy from your name, but even so, it_s a bit sketchy that late at night. The economic situation is upping crime, there has been more car break-ins, hold ups, etc downtown where all the big buildings are, which is unusual. Chances are you_d be fine, but be aware of your surroundings. Also, depends on the Hollywood neighborhood. Around the Dome it_s been a bit funky lately, same with Highland. So the less walking the better.

I haven_t had much problem driving to screenings/premieres from downtown (Westwood, Universal, Hollywood) and being there on time. Maybe I_m more used to traffic. ugh = )

Yes, but just be normally prudent, as you would in any large city.

Yeah it should be fine. Probably a lot safer than driving.

How can I park a moving truck overnight on the upper west side of Manhattan?|170106

We are moving my daughter to W. 102nd street on Friday, and need to park the moving truck overnight Saturday night. Can anyone suggest where and how we might park the truck? It is a 16 foot Penske truck.

Chances are this is not going to be an option. Naturally it_s too big to put in a garage, so to park in the city your best bet is finding a spot on the street big enough. That being said, I_m not sure that you can park on the street without a permit, so be prepared to pay some parking tickets. I honestly think your best option would be to start looking into some _park and rides_ in Jersey or north of Manhattan. It would be further away, but parking in this city is a pain and costs big bucks. Good luck!

u cannot park commercial vehicles in NYC streets
minimum fine is 65 + tax
be careful