re: LA must dos

i always stay by Santa Monica or Brentwood. Your close to everything. My wife and i love to hike and did the Hollywood sign and had a blast.

Check and see if there are any bands in town. Many will play the small clubs on the strip.

LA has a great dining scene. If you're going to be eating in Santa Monica i highly recommend a place called Malbec. Its an Argentinian steakhouse my boss took me to. Had a great atmosphere and your wife will love it. Plenty of wine and great apps and food.


They also have some great sushi joints.


I know its trendy but its fun to go have a cocktail at one of the high end hotels by the strip or in Beverly Hills.


Also, there is a market by the Grove mall called the Original Market. Its tremendous to walk around and see the hundreds of vendors. Great place to grab lunch or breakfast.


have fun. L.A. gets a bad rap due to traffic and such but i love it.