What fun and not-so-touristy things are there to do in Los Angeles?|133093

My friend and I are planning a trip to LA in March sometime. And we_d like to avoid all the typical _Hollywood Walk of Fame_ crap. We_re looking for cool and fun things that won_t be over-run with other tourists. Any suggestions?

Well try these --hope it gives you some useful suggestions...
THINGS TO SEE IN L.A.
1.PINKS
2.FARMERS MARKET AT THE GROVE
(@ FAIRFAX AND W. 3RD)
3.GRAMIN��S CHINESE
4.GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
5.GETTY MUSEUM
6.NORTON SIMON MUSEUM
7.ROSE BOWL
8.HOLLYWOOD BOWL
9.WALK OF STARS
10.RODEO DRIVE
11.TOUR OF STAR HOMES
12.IVY, KITSON, HOTEL MARMONT
13.SANTA MONICA PIER AND PROMANADE
14.VENICE BEACH
15.CATALINA ISLAND ( CONCERTS)
16.STUDIO TOUR
17.DODGER STADIUM
18.DOWNTOWN L.A.
19.HYDE
20.BEVERLY HILTON
21.BEVERLY HILLS CITY HALL
22.COFFEE BEAN AND TEA LEAF
23.HUNTINGTON BEACH SURF MUSEUM
24.QUEEN MARY II
25.YAMASHIRO (RESTAURANT)

I think some of your best bets are Venice Beach. Maybe it_s touristy, but such an open air theater I think it_s worth it

Either Getty museums is a good choice, also the Huntington Library in San Marino or most any of our museums.

Previous poster has a point, most everything here is designed for the tourist or the shopper. So it_s either museums, parks, or sporting events.

The Getty Museum is a must!

I spent 5 hours there last week, it is truly amazing!

all the fun stuff there IS touristy....don_t be hypocirtey, ur tourist urself if ur gonna visit

go to a doger game!!!.....the the cheaperst ones are 8 bucks! u_ll be fine......and ofcourse go clubbing.....Hollywood Blv and SUnset are the streets to hit. You can also go down to Elysian Park and check out the LAPD Academy.....Go to DOwntown and watch a film in the Disney Theater. Belive me their is soo much to do in LA.....so much!!

downtown!!
Griffith park(i think its spelled right)
so many things to do in L.A. its hard to even think of what your gonna do there

Don_t listen to the first poster Lukeee, who said L.A. _damn its a dirty place_.

LA is huge. Areas on the Westside like Beverly Hills, Brentwood. Malibu, etc. are very clean and full of celebrities. Stars don_t want to live in dirty areas...

Relaxing at a beach in Malibu is a good place to start. It_s not so crowded..
Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is a famous shopping district, but it is always filled with tourists.
There_s also Universal Studios and Six Flags Magic Mountain/Hurricane Harbor....very fun.

Great idea! We welcome you! First thing: get a copy of the paper and you will see a gazillion things you_d like to do! The Getty Museum is a must see!

i suggest not going to LA then... Its all like that :(
damn its a dirty place