The bulk of your argument is that Americans should support soccer because the rest of the world does. The fact that people in other countries get very, very excited about soccer has no impact on the merits or the enjoyability...
- You must get a hot dog at Pink's. I think it's at La Brea and Melrose. There's a lot of history there that you'll appreciate. - Likewise for the Chinese Theatre; Hollywood and Orange. Excellent sightseeing along Hollywood as well. Walk, don't drive. I think Hollywood and Vine is about a mile from there. (I'm assuming you haven't been to LA before. If you have, this is probably too touristy for you.) - I have to second CLC's recommendation for Venice Beach. You are guaranteed to see something that makes you WTF? - If you happen to be in...
Tim is right Echo, I totally forgot about Pink's. Hold the chili though because it's a bit greasy. The hot dogs are a little small (Dodger Dogs are much better) - but it it's a cool place to check out. When Tim mentioned Santa Monica, it also brought the 3rd Street Promenade to mind. They've got this beer tasting place where you can try all kinds from all over (I'm not a big beer drinker, so pardon my ignorance in this area). And you MUST go to Hot Dog on a Stick! The Cherry Lemonade is to DIE for!! Tim...
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Thanks for the tips guys. I have been to LA before, so I'll probably stay away from the touristy things. I may head up to the Getty Center, though I've heard mixed things....
Last time I was in LA I made a whole video diary about going to the In and Out Burger that's one block from Hollywood and Vine. But I never uploaded it anywhere....