Where is the best place to stay for a family in LA

Hi!

I will visit LA with my family for a vacation in this summer.
We have interest in some amusement parks like the Universal Studio or
the Disney land.

Considering the return flight, I'd like to choose a near place from
the LAX.
But some places in LA are not good for safety reason.
So,"Marina Del Ray" or "Santa Monica" looks the best place to stay for
us.
Are they OK?

Or, if you know some good places for us, give us advice please.

Thanks,
Hideo

"kittygal" <member11733@britishexpats.com> wrote in message
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>
> Originally posted by Hideo
>
> > Hi!
>
> > I will visit LA with my family for a vacation in this summer.
> > We have interest in some amusement parks like the Universal Studio or
> > the Disney land.
>
> Hi, I agree---Disneyland and Universal Studios are several hours away
> from each other by car (including traffic time).

Don't make exaggerated or ignorant posts in response
to honest requests for information.

At non-commute times, excluding an accident or other
problem, he can drive from Universal to D'land in an hour,
including parking.

what are the wonderful authentic and interesting places near la ?

i've always thought to go there, but not into the plastic either.

thanks
looloo
canada



<Travelerm> wrote in message
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> On 16 Jul 2003 09:09:23 -0700, hideot1.jp (Hideo) wrote:
>
> >Hi!
> >
> >I will visit LA with my family for a vacation in this summer.
> >We have interest in some amusement parks like the Universal Studio or
> >the Disney land.
> >
> >Considering the return flight, I'd like to choose a near place from
> >the LAX.
> >But some places in LA are not good for safety reason.
> >So,"Marina Del Ray" or "Santa Monica" looks the best place to stay for
> >us.
> >Are they OK?
> >
> >Or, if you know some good places for us, give us advice please.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Hideo
>
> I'm not a fan of either Universal Studios or Disneyland. But I'm
> vaguely aware that, at least in the case of Disneyland, there are
> "packages" including hotel in/around Anaheim as well as transportation
> to and admission to Disneyland. You might want to check the
> Disneyland Web site for such packages. Bring money! Bring patience to
> stand in long lines.
>
> As others have told you, those two attractions are far apart, so
> unless you are prepared for a lot of freeway time, you might consider
> changing hotels after Disneyland, and checking into something on the
> West Side or at Universal City itself.
>
> I sort of hate to see tourists from afar spending time and money on
> those plastic "attractions" when there are such wonderful, authentic,
> interesting places in the Greater LA area!
>
> --
>
> Traveler

hideot1.jp (Hideo) wrote in message news:<a698604.0307160809.340d3d9f@c om>...
> Hi!
>
> I will visit LA with my family for a vacation in this summer.
> We have interest in some amusement parks like the Universal Studio or
> the Disney land.
>
> Considering the return flight, I'd like to choose a near place from
> the LAX.
> But some places in LA are not good for safety reason.
> So,"Marina Del Ray" or "Santa Monica" looks the best place to stay for
> us.
> Are they OK?
>
> Or, if you know some good places for us, give us advice please.
>
> Thanks,
> Hideo

Back to your original question, how many nights do you have here?
What type of budget? What standard of hotel do you want - ie.
tourist, 1st class, deluxe? How many kids / how old - would suites be
preferable for you?