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Silverbullet · 01-31-2013, 06:03 PM

Hey fellow Zilvians on the other coast. Some friends and I are making our way to LA on April 12th weekend, and catching Formula D on Long beach will be one of our to do things.
Not having ever been to LA, I come to my Zilvia family to see if there are any locals willing to help out some East coasters in finding must go to places to check out, dine, and party at in LA.

-In terms of partying, preferably places/areas that are dance and house music friendly
-Food wise, anything that isn't burgers, hot dogs, and pizza!
-nice spots on the beach (Long , Huntington, and Newport Beach)
-Whatever else you can recommend. We have no idea what we're looking for, tell us what a bunch of 240/car guys from the east coast would like, LA!

I understand Coachella, as well as NPPL Huntington Beach Open (paintball) take place during this weekend as well and may very well be destination options for the weekend.

Throw out any ideas, you have no idea how idea how much this would help us not going into a city blind. I'm very much obliged for making new friends and buying drinks!

LB 180SX · 01-31-2013, 06:19 PM

long beach downtown and the pike is a cool local spot for visitors. Mai Tai and Kavikas are cool hangout bars/club spot.. Pine St. in LB has many bars and clubs to hop around. all that is within a mile of where formula D is at. i've had many friends visit from other states and they love it there. most locals don't because to us its like a high school reunion and you see the same faces, so it gets old. Down Town Fullerton is also a cool spot for bar hoping and clubs.

silverarrow27 · 01-31-2013, 06:26 PM

If you guys are interested in Coachella, I received an email yesterday that the first weekend is already sold out(in 15 minutes after going on sale). I wouldn't be surprised if the second weekend is already sold out too.

Silverbullet · 01-31-2013, 07:53 PM

That week's Coachella IS sold out, but I've been to enough electronic music festivals to know that there are always ppl selling tickets for half the cost due to X reasons.

I don't think we'll end up going to Coachella. It was more of something to fall back on if we couldn't find anything else. We're more interested in exploring and seeing LA, and experiencing the night life.

I understand there are Formula D pre and after parties, and that Ryan Sage is a DJ. Any opinion on those- Sausage fest of drift fans?

lewisfk · 01-31-2013, 08:09 PM

Nokia center always has something going on. i.e comedy, rap, rock, blues! Its downtown across of the Staple Center, and there are some great bars in the area. Get a DD because taxi prices are crazy in Cali, compared to the east coast. I use tolive in Bad News VA!

kevmeistah21 · 01-31-2013, 08:19 PM

NPPL HB is cool! Vendors aren't as big as psp but you get some fineeeeeee women out in bikinis

iveexcaped3 · 02-01-2013, 07:54 AM

Downtown Fullerton is cool for going out and drinking. Main Street in hunnington is cool to go too also. For food I'd say get some roscoes chicken and waffles. I drive 60 miles for that place

Silverbullet · 02-01-2013, 09:52 AM

Thats great recommendations guys.. exactly the type of stuff I'm looking for to start looking at.

Any club recommendations that do EDM, specifically house, trance and maybe even techno?

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Originally Posted by lewisfk

Get a DD because taxi prices are crazy in Cali, compared to the east coast. I use tolive in Bad News VA!

yeah, renting a car is a def.
I work at the shipyard in Newport News. Hampton Roads is killing me slowly every day on the inside.

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Originally Posted by kevmeistah21

NPPL HB is cool! Vendors aren't as big as psp but you get some fineeeeeee women out in bikinis

Yeah I'm sure. NPPL is a dying league, espeically this year were PSP scheduled an event on the same day NPPL has an event on to put a big hit on them, but it'll still be cool to experiece an event on the beach front.

240heaven · 02-01-2013, 10:13 AM

All I have to say is get some mexican food out here

Check out King Taco I think there's one in LB.

georgeasorous · 02-01-2013, 11:13 AM

If your looking for edm, house, trance try playhouse hollywood, avalon, vanguard LA, or the colony. Those are some of my favorites... and for food "kitchen 24" also in hollywood is awesome and they are open 24hrs

Mrjbrown07 · 02-01-2013, 12:37 PM

If you can make it out to Cars and coffee every Saturday morning in Irvine they have a huge variety of cars from classics to imports to modern supercars. Its a great way to start a Saturday morning in Socal.

moco · 02-01-2013, 12:58 PM

Go to king taco!

Mofuhcka · 02-01-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrjbrown07

If you can make it out to Cars and coffee every Saturday morning in Irvine they have a huge variety of cars from classics to imports to modern supercars. Its a great way to start a Saturday morning in Socal.

+1 for this! Went there last time I was down in SoCal visiting family. But we also went to Disneyland so maybe that can be an option if youre down to travel. But youll love SoCal

s13-LBC-562 · 02-01-2013, 02:31 PM

there knotts berry farm if u ike roller coaster and there a bunch of all u can eat korean bbq in the city of cerrtios

dluevanos01 · 02-04-2013, 06:25 PM

umm Cars and Coffee is a good place to visit if you're car enthusiasts.

Silverbullet · 02-05-2013, 06:11 AM

Thats all great recommendations guys.

I'll prob end up reviving this thread later in April to see if there are any fresh ideas.

240sxDavid · 02-06-2013, 02:41 AM

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240sxDavid · 02-06-2013, 02:43 AM

round 1 is like a cool little bar/bowling alley/arcade in puente hills mall, always packed with hella asians on the weekend, they have a badass initial d game.... and after 12 is 21 and over only...... and if youre coming down again later maybe try and make it out to the annual S chassis meet. i think its every december at k1 in anaheim

gjfatkri · 02-07-2013, 08:07 AM

is already sold out too.

xAJAxY · 02-08-2013, 02:28 AM

round one sucks dick

go to Roscoes and In n out

240sxDavid · 02-08-2013, 02:40 AM

Fuck it.......Go to mexico!

Silverbullet · 03-18-2013, 10:53 AM

good stuff guys!

we're in the process of reshuffling our lodging for the weekend. Would you guys say Huntington Beach or Long Beach is the better party beach and over all beach exp?

LB 180SX · 03-18-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverbullet

good stuff guys!

we're in the process of reshuffling our lodging for the weekend. Would you guys say Huntington Beach or Long Beach is the better party beach and over all beach exp?

the actual 'beach' in LB isnt a party beach, people mainly use it for running, or bike rides, excersise etc. its not a good beach to get in the water either. HB is ok on the water side , they are pretty strict with partying on the 'actual beach'.. However, both cities have many great/fun bars right off the beach, withing a couple block radius. They are both fun, it mainly depends who you go with and who you meet. HB are right across the st from the beach, whereas LB you gotta walk a bit from the beach. They are both fun though. so i would say you should try them both. have fun

jamrome918 · 03-18-2013, 12:04 PM

hit up hollywood & highlands if you want to go clubbing & bars. for bar hopping checkout pasadena. chill place, but its not really long beach lol its like 40 minutes away, but you have to visit these places, you gotta live that LA night life!

SR20PWRALTY · 03-19-2013, 01:16 AM

You want a beach party hit up Hermosa beach. You should actually get your hotel there. You wont regret it!

Kevin920415 · 03-19-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverbullet

Hey fellow Zilvians on the other coast. Some friends and I are making our way to LA on April 12th weekend, and catching Formula D on Long beach will be one of our to do things.
Not having ever been to LA, I come to my Zilvia family to see if there are any locals willing to help out some East coasters in finding must go to places to check out, dine, and party at in LA.

-Food wise, anything that isn't burgers, hot dogs, and pizza!

I am SORRY but you HAVE to try IN N OUT. It's a hamburger but this will rock your socks.

1. Go to In N Out
2. Order some Double Double
3. Order some fries in Animal Styles
4. Get some shakes with that.
5. Mouth load of goodiess.

There is Cars & Coffee meet EVERY SATURDAY MORNING @ Irvine.
Also +1 for Huntington Beach pier during the sundown. It looks great and full of restaurants and bars on the main street.

future · 03-20-2013, 07:57 PM

Was going to say five guys, but that came from the east cost to begin with. Also plus ten to roscos chicken and waffles

ghoti · 03-20-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin920415

I am SORRY but you HAVE to try IN N OUT. It's a hamburger but this will rock your socks.

1. Go to In N Out
2. Order some Double Double with grilled onions and yellow chillies
3. Order some fries in Animal Styles
4. Get some shakes with that.
5. Mouth load of goodiess.

Fixed that for you

JGON85 · 03-21-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SR20PWRALTY

You want a beach party hit up Hermosa beach. You should actually get your hotel there. You wont regret it!

This. Sharkeez, Pat Molloy's and Pedone's for the post-drinking pizza

Migit240sx · 03-23-2013, 04:25 PM

If you're going to visit the Beverly Hills area, definitely check out Andre's. It's an Italian restaurant. Then check out The Grove which is across the street but make sure to take your car. They WILL tow your car if you park at Andre's and leave to the Grove.

If you're in the mood to cruise, you HAVE to check out the PV hills. LOTS of curves with the ocean/golf courses next to it. Not to sound homo, but it's beautiful.

01-31-2013, 06:26 PM	#3
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01-31-2013, 08:19 PM	#6
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02-04-2013, 06:25 PM	#15
dluevanos01 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2011 Location: 90660 Ca Age: 31 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	umm Cars and Coffee is a good place to visit if you're car enthusiasts. __________________ IG: @te37_daniel Build thread

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xAJAxY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 489 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	round one sucks dick go to Roscoes and In n out __________________ My s13 for sale!

01-31-2013, 06:19 PM	#2
LB 180SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: L B C Age: 37 Posts: 476 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	long beach downtown and the pike is a cool local spot for visitors. Mai Tai and Kavikas are cool hangout bars/club spot.. Pine St. in LB has many bars and clubs to hop around. all that is within a mile of where formula D is at. i've had many friends visit from other states and they love it there. most locals don't because to us its like a high school reunion and you see the same faces, so it gets old. Down Town Fullerton is also a cool spot for bar hoping and clubs.

01-31-2013, 08:09 PM	#5
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 1,163 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Nokia center always has something going on. i.e comedy, rap, rock, blues! Its downtown across of the Staple Center, and there are some great bars in the area. Get a DD because taxi prices are crazy in Cali, compared to the east coast. I use tolive in Bad News VA!

02-01-2013, 07:54 AM	#7
iveexcaped3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 967 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Downtown Fullerton is cool for going out and drinking. Main Street in hunnington is cool to go too also. For food I'd say get some roscoes chicken and waffles. I drive 60 miles for that place

02-01-2013, 10:13 AM	#9
240heaven Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles/New York City Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	All I have to say is get some mexican food out here Check out King Taco I think there's one in LB.

02-01-2013, 11:13 AM	#10
georgeasorous Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal. Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	If your looking for edm, house, trance try playhouse hollywood, avalon, vanguard LA, or the colony. Those are some of my favorites... and for food "kitchen 24" also in hollywood is awesome and they are open 24hrs

02-01-2013, 12:37 PM	#11
Mrjbrown07 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Beach Age: 32 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you can make it out to Cars and coffee every Saturday morning in Irvine they have a huge variety of cars from classics to imports to modern supercars. Its a great way to start a Saturday morning in Socal.

02-01-2013, 12:58 PM	#12
moco Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 247 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Go to king taco!

02-01-2013, 02:31 PM	#14
s13-LBC-562 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: long beach Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	there knotts berry farm if u ike roller coaster and there a bunch of all u can eat korean bbq in the city of cerrtios

02-06-2013, 02:41 AM	#17
240sxDavid Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sexy Vietnamese Cafes Revisited Cafe Lu FOX 11 News - YouTube that is all

02-06-2013, 02:43 AM	#18
240sxDavid Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	round 1 is like a cool little bar/bowling alley/arcade in puente hills mall, always packed with hella asians on the weekend, they have a badass initial d game.... and after 12 is 21 and over only...... and if youre coming down again later maybe try and make it out to the annual S chassis meet. i think its every december at k1 in anaheim

02-07-2013, 08:07 AM	#19
gjfatkri Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States Age: 46 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is already sold out too.

03-18-2013, 12:04 PM	#24
jamrome918 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 31 Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	hit up hollywood & highlands if you want to go clubbing & bars. for bar hopping checkout pasadena. chill place, but its not really long beach lol its like 40 minutes away, but you have to visit these places, you gotta live that LA night life!

03-19-2013, 01:16 AM	#25
SR20PWRALTY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SOCAL Posts: 579 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	You want a beach party hit up Hermosa beach. You should actually get your hotel there. You wont regret it!

03-23-2013, 04:25 PM	#30
Migit240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	If you're going to visit the Beverly Hills area, definitely check out Andre's. It's an Italian restaurant. Then check out The Grove which is across the street but make sure to take your car. They WILL tow your car if you park at Andre's and leave to the Grove. If you're in the mood to cruise, you HAVE to check out the PV hills. LOTS of curves with the ocean/golf courses next to it. Not to sound homo, but it's beautiful.