Los Angeles | Metropolis
The next day I designated as my downtown LA day. I left our hotel in Anaheim at 6am, braved the traffic craze, and made it to LA around 7:15. There's a few cheap parking surface lots where the maximum you have to pay is $8 for the whole day. From there I wandered through Grand Park, by the Walt Disney Music Hall, & in the Grand Central Market. I hung out at Blue Bottle Coffee (their avocado toast was excellent!), browsed The Last Bookstore and popped into the Public Central Library. All of these are very close to one another, within a 10 block area.
I was most excited about the Broad (a free contemporary art museum) & reserved a ticket ahead of time. I set timers on my phone so I wouldn't take too long since I decided to stop at the Griffith Observatory (a 25 minute drive from the downtown area) as well.
It was definitely a power breeze by through the city and both attractions, but I was glad I got a taste of each, especially since both have free entry. There are amazing views of the city from the Observatory and so many informative exhibits. I couldn't help but think about Sheldon and Lenard from the Big Bang Theory :) I bet it's very neat to visit at night!
The next day I designated as my downtown LA day. I left our hotel in Anaheim at 6am, braved the traffic craze, and made it to LA around 7:15. There's a few cheap parking surface lots where the maximum you have to pay is $8 for the whole day. From there I wandered through Grand Park, by the Walt Disney Music Hall, & in the Grand Central Market. I hung out at Blue Bottle Coffee (their avocado toast was excellent!), browsed The Last Bookstore and popped into the Public Central Library. All of these are very close to one another, within a 10 block area.
Anaheim | Rollercoasters
We originally planned to go to Disneyland but opted for a more relaxed day. However, we did have an evening at Disney California Adventure as part of Mr. Fleece's program. We entered the park around 5pm & stayed in one area of the park after hours as part of our group. I hadn't been on a rollercoaster in years & forgot how much I love that slightly-scared-sweaty-palms feeling in anticipation of a new ride. Too late for fast passes, we discovered a shortcut by using the "single rider" lane. And that's how I rode California Screamin' three times within 30 minutes. Loved it! We also rode the Silly Symphony Swings, Arial's ride, Soarin', Radiator Springs Racers, & Guardian of the Galaxies - Mission Breakout! (the re-branded Tower of Terror). Stomach. Drop.
We originally planned to go to Disneyland but opted for a more relaxed day. However, we did have an evening at Disney California Adventure as part of Mr. Fleece's program. We entered the park around 5pm & stayed in one area of the park after hours as part of our group. I hadn't been on a rollercoaster in years & forgot how much I love that slightly-scared-sweaty-palms feeling in anticipation of a new ride. Too late for fast passes, we discovered a shortcut by using the "single rider" lane. And that's how I rode California Screamin' three times within 30 minutes. Loved it! We also rode the Silly Symphony Swings, Arial's ride, Soarin', Radiator Springs Racers, & Guardian of the Galaxies - Mission Breakout! (the re-branded Tower of Terror). Stomach. Drop.
There was something about having time to myself with the freedom to make my own agenda & see/do/shop/eat wherever I chose. Having all my meals paid for throughout the trip was a huge perk! If we go back in the future, I'd want to hit up the Venice Canals, this amazing art festival, Melrose trading post, & an improv show at UCB.
Thanks again, Liberty Mutual,
SJW
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