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Edward Travels: /* Last-minute Accommodation */

2019-11-09T20:52:18Z

Last-minute Accommodation

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	Situated on Hollywood and Vine, close to Hollywood attractions. Very modern and clean.		Situated on Hollywood and Vine, close to Hollywood attractions. Very modern and clean.

	Emergency/Last Minute Couch Requests		'''Emergency/Last Minute Couch Requests'''

	CS has two groups, try: https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/los-angeles-emergency-surf-requests OR https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/cs-los-angeles-last-minute-emergency-couch-search		CS has two groups, try: https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/los-angeles-emergency-surf-requests OR https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/cs-los-angeles-last-minute-emergency-couch-search

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Edward Travels: /* Hostels & Hotels */

2019-11-09T20:51:25Z

Hostels & Hotels

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	[http://www.vibemotel.com/ Vibe Hotel]		[http://www.vibemotel.com/ Vibe Hotel]
	Situated on Hollywood and Vine, close to Hollywood attractions. Very modern and clean.		Situated on Hollywood and Vine, close to Hollywood attractions. Very modern and clean.

			Emergency/Last Minute Couch Requests
			CS has two groups, try: https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/los-angeles-emergency-surf-requests OR https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/cs-los-angeles-last-minute-emergency-couch-search

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Edward Travels: /* L.A. In 24 Hours */

2019-10-28T23:54:29Z

L.A. In 24 Hours

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	* [https://hollywoodandhighland.com/ Hollywood and Highland], and the historic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grauman's_Chinese_Theatre Chinese Theater]		* [https://hollywoodandhighland.com/ Hollywood and Highland], and the historic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grauman's_Chinese_Theatre Chinese Theater]
	* [http://www.hollywoodforever.com/Hollywood/ Hollywood Forever] - cemetery of celebrities, including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Blanc Mel Blanc] who provided the voice for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck		* [http://www.hollywoodforever.com/Hollywood/ Hollywood Forever] - cemetery of celebrities, including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Blanc Mel Blanc] who provided the voice for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
	* ~~LACMA -~~ [http://http://www.lacma.org/visit/plan-your-visit Los Angeles County Museum of Art], and the La Brea Tar Pits		* [http://http://www.lacma.org/visit/plan-your-visit LACMA - Los Angeles County Museum of Art], and the La Brea Tar Pits
	* [https://melroseartsdistrict.com/ Melrose Avenue] for shopping and people watching (daytime).		* [https://melroseartsdistrict.com/ Melrose Avenue] for shopping and people watching (daytime).
	* [https://www.olvera-street.com/copy-of-siqueiros-mural Olvera Street] (El Pueblo) the oldest part of Los Angeles		* [https://www.olvera-street.com/copy-of-siqueiros-mural Olvera Street] (El Pueblo) the oldest part of Los Angeles

Edward Travels: /* L.A. In 24 Hours */

2019-10-28T23:53:04Z

L.A. In 24 Hours

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	* [http://www.hollywoodforever.com/Hollywood/ Hollywood Forever] - cemetery of celebrities, including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Blanc Mel Blanc] who provided the voice for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck		* [http://www.hollywoodforever.com/Hollywood/ Hollywood Forever] - cemetery of celebrities, including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Blanc Mel Blanc] who provided the voice for Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
	* LACMA - [http://http://www.lacma.org/visit/plan-your-visit Los Angeles County Museum of Art], and the La Brea Tar Pits		* LACMA - [http://http://www.lacma.org/visit/plan-your-visit Los Angeles County Museum of Art], and the La Brea Tar Pits
	* Melrose ~~Blvd.~~ for shopping and people watching (daytime).		* [https://melroseartsdistrict.com/ Melrose Avenue] for shopping and people watching (daytime).
	* Olvera Street (El Pueblo)		* [https://www.olvera-street.com/copy-of-siqueiros-mural Olvera Street] (El Pueblo) the oldest part of Los Angeles
	* [http://rodeodrive-bh.com Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills] - famous upscale shopping district		* [http://rodeodrive-bh.com Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills] - famous upscale shopping district
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_Pier Santa Monica Pier] and [http://www.thirdstreetpromenade.com/ Third Street Promenade]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_Pier Santa Monica Pier] and [http://www.thirdstreetpromenade.com/ Third Street Promenade]

Edward Travels: /* Transportation */

2019-10-28T23:47:19Z

Transportation

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	=== Transportation ===		=== Transportation ===

	Flights to '''San Francisco''' or '''San Diego''' can easily be purchased online from ~~[http:~~/~~/www.southwest.com/ SouthWest~~ Airlines] or use ~~[http://www.bookingbuddy.com/ BookingBuddy]~~ to compare prices. Trains and connecting buses on [http://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak] or Bus lines such as [http://www.greyhound.com/home/ Greyhound] are also options. You can also check the [http://losangeles.craigslist.org/rid/ Craigslist Rideshare page] or post a request on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9077 CS California Ride Share Group].		Flights to '''San Francisco''' or '''San Diego''' can easily be purchased online from various local carriers, most will match whatever bargain flights or discounts are currently being offered, with Southwest Airlines, Jet Blue and Alaska/Horizon Air being among the least expensive options in-state, although United Airlines and the other major carriers will, again, often match sales or prices on advance purchases for any route: use an aggregator site like Kayak, or on-line travel agency site such as Orbitz to compare prices - you can then either book directly from the carrier to avoid fees or get the best availability. Trains and connecting buses on [http://www.amtrak.com/ Amtrak] or Bus lines such as [http://www.greyhound.com/home/ Greyhound] are also options, and for limited destination like San Francisco or Los Vegas [https://us.megabus.com/journey-planner/map Megabus] is another option. You can also check the [http://losangeles.craigslist.org/rid/ Craigslist Rideshare page] or post a request on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9077 CS California Ride Share Group].

	=== Destinations Near Los Angeles ===		=== Destinations Near Los Angeles ===

Edward Travels: /* Destinations Near Los Angeles */

2019-10-28T23:35:57Z

Destinations Near Los Angeles

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	=== Destinations Near Los Angeles ===		=== Destinations Near Los Angeles ===

	Los Angeles is a great launch pad for your next destination. [[Orange County]] is next to Los Angeles and home of Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and some of the most expensive real estate and coastline in the world. Other places to visit within 200 mile / 350 km is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs%2C_California Palm Springs], Coachella Valley and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Tree_National_Park Joshua Tree National Park] are '''east''' of Los Angeles and can be reached via Highway 10. Towards the '''~~northwes~~'''t, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Barbara%2C_California Santa Barbara] and Solvang can be reached via '''Pacific Coastal Highway 1'''. Also known as Highway 1, it is a famous scenic seaside route that extends into and through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Sur The Big Sur]. In the '''southeast''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temecula Temecula] is a great place to go wine tasting. From there, you can visit the Salton Sea and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anza-Borrego_Desert_State_Park Anza-Borrego Desert State Park], close to San Diego. To reach San Diego directly from Los Angeles, you can drive '''south''' for two hours via Highway 5. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana Tijuana], a small city on the border of '''Mexico''', is also popular with tourists.		Los Angeles is a great launch pad for your next destination. [[Orange County]] is next to Los Angeles and home of Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and some of the most expensive real estate and coastline in the world. Other places to visit within 200 mile / 350 km is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs%2C_California Palm Springs], Coachella Valley and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Tree_National_Park Joshua Tree National Park] are '''east''' of Los Angeles and can be reached via Highway 10. Towards the '''northwest''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Barbara%2C_California Santa Barbara] and Solvang can be reached via '''Pacific Coastal Highway 1'''. Also known as Highway 1, it is a famous scenic seaside route that extends into and through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Sur The Big Sur]. In the '''southeast''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temecula Temecula] is a great place to go wine tasting. From there, you can visit the Salton Sea and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anza-Borrego_Desert_State_Park Anza-Borrego Desert State Park], close to San Diego. To reach San Diego directly from Los Angeles, you can drive '''south''' for two hours via Highway 5. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijuana Tijuana], a small city on the border of '''Mexico''', is also popular with tourists.

			Some of these places can be visited via Amtrak, which gives nice views of the Pacific Highway heading south to San Diego and also heading Northwest towards Santa Barbara. Couch bus service is also available but the train is reasonably and far more pleasant - remember to bring your own food, as the train offers limited, and overpriced options.

	== Emergency Services ==		== Emergency Services ==

Edward Travels: /* Public Transit (Bus/Subway System) */

2019-10-28T23:32:52Z

Public Transit (Bus/Subway System)

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	Public transportation in Los Angeles is a bit hard to figure out since each district has its own bus system. [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/default.htm Metro] is the main system for downtown Los Angeles but reaches out into the surrounding neighborhoods. On the Metro website, you can [http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php search for public transit routes] by entering your current location (i.e main intersection) and your destination. There is a limited subway and light rail system as part of the [http://www.urbanrail.net/am/lsan/los-angeles.htm mass transit options], but most of the Los Angeles area is served by bus service.		Public transportation in Los Angeles is a bit hard to figure out since each district has its own bus system. [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/default.htm Metro] is the main system for downtown Los Angeles but reaches out into the surrounding neighborhoods. On the Metro website, you can [http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php search for public transit routes] by entering your current location (i.e main intersection) and your destination. There is a limited subway and light rail system as part of the [http://www.urbanrail.net/am/lsan/los-angeles.htm mass transit options], but most of the Los Angeles area is served by bus service.

	Bus drivers do not carry change, so you should have the [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/paying_fare.htm exact cash fare] when you board. A ~~'''Day Pass'''~~ [https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/ costs] $7, a seven day pass is $25 and if you are staying long enough, monthly passes run $100. Discounts are available for students, etc.		Bus drivers do not carry change, so you should have the [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/paying_fare.htm exact cash fare] when you board; exact fare payments will not get you the free transfers, however. Like many other large transit systems in the USA, Metro has now instituted a plastic "TAP" card requirement, they cost a dollar and can easily be purchased at any subway stop, the airport and a few other places [https://www.taptogo.net/TAPLocator2 including vendors] A day pass currently [https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/ costs] $7, a seven day pass is $25 and if you are staying long enough, monthly passes run $100. Discounts are available for students, etc.

	==== Regional Passenger Train ====		==== Regional Passenger Train ====

Iinterval: /* Tips For Travelers */

2019-10-10T14:38:01Z

Tips For Travelers

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	* T-Mobile uses both the 1700 MHz and the 2100 MHz frequency bands for their 3G data network, which in some cities is as fast as the 4G networks -- with the right phone.		* T-Mobile uses both the 1700 MHz and the 2100 MHz frequency bands for their 3G data network, which in some cities is as fast as the 4G networks -- with the right phone.

	You can input your phone model in [http://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3 this website] to find out its specifications and if it supports the frequencies above, or you can input the IMEI of your phone in [http://www.imei.info/ this website] to find out the model and the frequencies. The IMEI is usually located under the battery of most mobile phones.		You can input your phone model in [http://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3 this website] to find out its specifications and if it supports the frequencies above, or you can input the IMEI of your phone in [http://www.imei.info/ this website] to find out the model and the frequencies. The IMEI is usually located under the battery of most [https://www.wishhow.com/mobiles/ mobile phones] .

	Here is a listing of GSM prepaid plans. Note that many of these plans include international minutes and/or SMS text messaging. '''Also note that in the US, the owner of the mobile phone pays for both incoming and outgoing minutes and SMS/text messages,''' but people do not pay more to call you on your phone or send you an SMS/text message.		Here is a listing of GSM prepaid plans. Note that many of these plans include international minutes and/or SMS text messaging. '''Also note that in the US, the owner of the mobile phone pays for both incoming and outgoing minutes and SMS/text messages,''' but people do not pay more to call you on your phone or send you an SMS/text message.

Edward Travels: /* Public Transit (Bus/Subway System) */ removed spam advertising, cleaned up links.

2019-08-08T19:43:03Z

Public Transit (Bus/Subway System): removed spam advertising, cleaned up links.

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	==== Public Transit (Bus/Subway System) ====		==== Public Transit (Bus/Subway System) ====
	Public transportation in Los Angeles is a bit hard to figure out since each district has its own bus system. [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/default.htm Metro] is the main system for downtown Los Angeles but reaches out into the surrounding neighborhoods. On the Metro website, you can [http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php search for public transit routes] by entering your current location (i.e main intersection) and your destination. There is a limited subway and light rail system as part of the [http://www.urbanrail.net/am/lsan/los-angeles~~-map~~.~~gif~~ mass transit options], but most of the Los Angeles area is served by bus service.		Public transportation in Los Angeles is a bit hard to figure out since each district has its own bus system. [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/default.htm Metro] is the main system for downtown Los Angeles but reaches out into the surrounding neighborhoods. On the Metro website, you can [http://socaltransport.org/tm_pub_start.php search for public transit routes] by entering your current location (i.e main intersection) and your destination. There is a limited subway and light rail system as part of the [http://www.urbanrail.net/am/lsan/los-angeles.htm mass transit options], but most of the Los Angeles area is served by bus service.

	Bus drivers do not carry change, so you should have the [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/paying_fare.htm exact cash fare] when you board. A '''Day Pass~~''' costs $6.~~		Bus drivers do not carry change, so you should have the [http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/paying_fare.htm exact cash fare] when you board. A '''Day Pass''' [https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/ costs] $7, a seven day pass is $25 and if you are staying long enough, monthly passes run $100. Discounts are available for students, etc.
	~~If you do not want to use any form of public transportation,~~ '''[~~http~~://www.~~usacarsrental~~.~~com~~/~~los-angeles-international-airport~~/ ~~car rentals~~]~~'''~~ are ~~recommended since '''taxis''' can be fairly expensive~~, ~~especially during rush hour or high traffic~~.

	==== Regional Passenger Train ====		==== Regional Passenger Train ====

Edward Travels: /* Ground Transportation */ clean up broken web links, note UCLA transit changes from LAX

2019-08-08T19:37:34Z

Ground Transportation: clean up broken web links, note UCLA transit changes from LAX

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	=== Ground Transportation ===		=== Ground Transportation ===

	All area airports are served by ground transportation: '''Burbank Airport''' is accessible via [~~http~~://www.~~burbankairport~~.com/~~parking~~/~~buses~~-~~trains.html~~ Metrolink], with free Super Shuttle service to the Downtown Burbank Metro Link station, as well as free Super Shuttle service to the Metro Red Line subway station in North Hollywood; [~~http~~://~~www.burbankairport~~.com/~~parking~~/buses-trains~~.html~~ public transit] from Burbank, includes the City of Burbank bus; MTA buses also connect with the Metro Red Line subway, ~~which is~~ a direct train with both Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Burbank is also served by shared ride [~~http~~://~~www.burbankairport~~.com/~~parking~~/shuttles-~~a-taxies.html~~ shuttles and taxi service] and other other ground transit, including rental cars and long term parking~~, information which is available on the airport's website~~.		All area airports are served by ground transportation: '''Burbank Airport''' is accessible via [https://www.metrolinktrains.com/rider-info/general-info/stations/burbankairportsouth/ Metrolink], with free Super Shuttle service to the Downtown Burbank Metro Link station, as well as free Super Shuttle service to the Metro Red Line subway station in North Hollywood; [https://hollywoodburbankairport.com/ground-transportation/buses-trains/ public transit] from Burbank includes the City of Burbank bus service and MTA buses, both also connect with the Metro Red Line subway in North Hollywood, a direct train with both Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Burbank is also served by shared ride [https://hollywoodburbankairport.com/ground-transportation/shuttles-taxis/ shuttles and taxi service] and other other ground transit, including rental cars and long term parking.

	'''Long Beach Airport''' can also be [http://www.lgb.org/travelers/transit.asp partially reached] by Metro Link, but finishing the trip requires a private taxi trip. The Metro Blue Line terminates at the Downtown Long Beach Transit Mall, where [http://www.lgb.org/travelers/transit.asp Long Beach Transit buses] to the airport can be accessed. Car rental, shared ride shuttles and other options are also available, information ~~accesible~~ via the airport's website.		'''Long Beach Airport''' can also be [http://www.lgb.org/travelers/transit.asp partially reached] by Metro Link, but finishing the trip requires a private taxi trip. The Metro Blue Line terminates at the Downtown Long Beach Transit Mall, where [http://www.lgb.org/travelers/transit.asp Long Beach Transit buses] to the airport can be accessed. Car rental, shared ride shuttles and other options are also available, information accessible via the airport's website.

	'''Los Angeles International Airport:''' taxi service from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles can cost upwards of $40 and take 30 minutes or longer in good traffic, but can be far slower (and more expensive) in heavy traffic. There are several [~~http~~://www.~~lawa~~.~~org~~/~~welcome_lax.aspx?id=132~~ options] for ground transportation, including public transit, from LAX, depending on where you need to go, as well as rental car agencies, and shared ride vans (which can cost about half of what a taxi wil cost you), and all these [~~http~~://www.~~lawa~~.~~org~~/~~welcome_lax.aspx?id=132~~ options] can be found in more detail on the LAX website.		'''Los Angeles International Airport:''' taxi service from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles can cost upwards of $40 and take 30 minutes or longer in good traffic, but can be far slower (and more expensive) in heavy traffic. There are several [https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation options] for ground transportation, including public transit, from LAX, depending on where you need to go, as well as rental car agencies, and shared ride vans (which can cost about half of what a taxi wil cost you), and all these [https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation options] can be found in more detail on the LAX website.

	The [~~http~~://www.~~lawa~~.~~org~~/~~welcome_LAX.aspx?id=292~~ FlyAway] shuttle bus is a good alternative to get to Downtown Los Angeles, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach,_California City of Long Beach]~~, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westwood,_Los_Angeles Westwood] - home to the UCLA campus~~, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood Hollywood District] of Los Angeles, or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Nuys,_Los_Angeles,_California Van Nuys] in the San Fernando Valley. Depending on destination, cost runs $8-$9.75 (purchasable in advance, on line, or payable - cash only - in person); the shuttle makes the trip in an hour or less, depending on time of day and traffic. Wifi can be sporadic but is available on some of the shuttles/couch buses.		The [https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation#LAX-FlyAway-Bus FlyAway] shuttle bus is a good alternative to get to Downtown Los Angeles, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Beach,_California City of Long Beach], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood Hollywood District] of Los Angeles, or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Nuys,_Los_Angeles,_California Van Nuys] in the San Fernando Valley. Depending on destination, cost runs $8-$9.75 (purchasable in advance, on line, or payable - cash only - in person); the shuttle makes the trip in an hour or less, depending on time of day and traffic. Wifi can be sporadic but is available on some of the shuttles/couch buses. NOTE: the Westwood/UCLA Flyaway has been cancelled as of Summer 2019 - these are your best [http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~malkan/lax current] options for this.

	The FlyAway shuttles run on variable schedules, depending on destination. It is best to check the schedule on line, and/or to confirm the schedule in advance. At the lower level of LAX, just look for the green signs indicating "FlyAway, Buses and Long-Distance Vans" and wait for the next shuttle. They are clearly marked, blue colored shuttle buses. All shuttles feature cushioned seats, luggage bays, and wheelchair lifts. As of 2019, they no longer stop at Tom Bradley International but a FREE hop on/hop off LAX airport circuit shuttle will take you from or to the international terminal to all other terminals.		The FlyAway shuttles run on variable schedules, depending on destination. It is best to check the schedule on line, and/or to confirm the schedule in advance. At the lower level of LAX, just look for the green signs indicating "FlyAway, Buses and Long-Distance Vans" and wait for the next shuttle. They are clearly marked, blue colored shuttle buses. All shuttles feature cushioned seats, luggage bays, and wheelchair lifts. As of 2019, they no longer stop at Tom Bradley International but a FREE hop on/hop off LAX airport circuit shuttle will take you from or to the international terminal to all other terminals.