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  • olga asked:
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    travelling with parents to california coast for a week
    Alistair answered:
    Assuming you're heading out from Las Vegas, I'd probably you drive over to Los Angeles and then make your way north along California Highway One. Not sure how long you have, but Santa Barbara is a really lovely place at which to stop. Maybe also spend a night or two up in the Big Sur area, before scheduling a stop in either Monterey or Carmel (Big Sur Nepenthe restaurant is a prime spot for a lunch stop with a view!). Carmel is very quaint and has some nice inns and guesthouses. You could also go a bit more upscale at somewhere like the Inn at Pebble Beach or Bernardus Lodge (http://away.com/resorts/bernardus-lodge-bl-hotelid53531.html) in this area. After Monterey, it's a fairly straight shot up to San Francisco, where you could obviously spend some more time sightseeing before flying out. Best advice, though, is not to overdo the driving and enjoy the scenery along this wonderful stretch of coastline (it can also get a little slow during peak travel seasonss).
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    how much does a lakers ticket cost
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    Ticket prices start at around $80. But there are group and package deals that they offer. http://on.nba.com/HXy0A
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    i am visisting L.A. for 8 days with my sister, wife and 2 year old child. where can i go...
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    It really depends on what kind of shopping you are looking for. If you want department and big chain stores, check out The Grove or Century City Mall. These are both huge outdoor shopping centers that have several restaurants and a movie theater. The Grove also has a trolley that could be fun for little kids. For more unique items, check out Melrose. This area has a wide range of high and lower end boutiques. Also check out Montana and Main streets in Santa Monica for smaller clothing boutiques. Robertson has many of the higher end designers and flagship stores. For cheap and trendy items, walk through Santee Alley downtown, where hundreds of vendors sell knock-off purses, clothes, and accessories. This might not be the best place for a 2 yr old though, as it can get pretty crowded. If you do go, make sure you bring cash.
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    Four of us are going to the Rose Bowl Parade. What are some sights?
    Alistair answered:
    I can't speak to the Rose Bowl Parade side of things (though from what I understand, people recommend checking out the floats the night before), but my wife and I drove California Highway One the other way round from San Francisco a few years back. A few highlights: - Santa Barbara: beautiful location, great beaches, albeit a bit pricey. - San Luis Obispo: not a whole lot going on, but might be a fun place to party with all the students from the university here; there's hiking and swimming at Santa Margarita Lake County Park, plus some area vineyards round that might be worth checking out. - Hearst Castle (not sure it's worth entrance fee, but pretty cool to see from the visitor center); don't miss the elephant-seal colony at nearby Piedras Blancas. - Big Sur scenery -- stop for an awesome lunch with a view at Nepenthe, go hiking in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. - Carmel and the pretty beach here, though the town itself feels quite stuffy; stay in nearby Monterey or even up the road in Santa Cruz. Enjoy, and take your time! Lots to see and do, so don't rush through it.

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