Going to Las Vegas/California

[Hakkola]

Not because I dislike the Oilers, I actually like them, they're an entertaining team, but I like Anaheim better, hopefully they can get their act together and win the cup.

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by benyl


I can almost guarantee this place will be a hole / roach motel. Holiday Inn does not hold high standards in the states. Especially if you are paying less than $150 in that area.

A 3 star in that part of the US is like a 2 star here.

US rating systems are messed up. Do not trust any names like Ramada, Holiday Inn, etc there. chances are very high that if you are paying less than $150 reg price, it will be a dump. Its best to check a site like tripadvisor.com before any travels as these are real reviews.

Originally posted by Hakkola
I'm actually hoping Anaheim wins a game in Edmonton so I could go catch a game.

We went to game 6 vs. Flames in Anaheim. I asked the concierge to get me some playoff hockey tickets. She said that even during playoffs, we can get them at the door. We got 4 tickets together 2 hrs before the game, there were still tons of empty seats. The arena is designed nicely so even the shitty seats get a great view.

Originally posted by lorenzo

at the pond entrance they will give you a little towel with the anaheim mighty duck logo to wave around when the ducks scores, or you could just make better use of it by wiping your ass with it after you take a big dump!...lol

I used it to clean sand off my feet after the beach.

[andres_mt]

Originally posted by Hakkola
Hey guys, I'm mostly wondering about California, L.A specifically. I'm going to vegas from the 24th-30th and we're probably going to drive down to Cali, maybe L.A, haven't decided yet.

My buddy lives in Vegas so I've got every thing figured out for down there, but I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas where we should go when we drive to Cali and what hotels to stay in if we go do L.A, I'm looking to spend about $100 a night for a hotel.

Any restaurants, stores, and landmarks to check out in California, or any place within about 5 or 6 hours of Las Vegas would be great.

Check out one of these restaurants called Ruby Red's. There all over L.A. and Cailfornia. Also be sure to check out Hungtinton Beach and Super Autobacs on Huntington Blvd. which is pretty much like a Home Depot for Car parts.

[szw]

Originally posted by Godfuader



We went to game 6 vs. Flames in Anaheim. I asked the concierge to get me some playoff hockey tickets. She said that even during playoffs, we can get them at the door. We got 4 tickets together 2 hrs before the game, there were still tons of empty seats. The arena is designed nicely so even the shitty seats get a great view.

Hey I was at game 6 in Anaheim also.

After the game I fought a plastic duck that some other Calgarians found.
I think that might be my blood on the ground. That duck could fight.

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by benyl
There is an outlet mall on the way to LA on the I15. Can't remember, but it is maybe 30 minutes to 1 hour outside of Vegas. Might even be in California, not Nevada.

If you go toward Palm Springs, there is a town called Cabazon. They have some high end outlets like Gucci, Cole Haan, Tag Heuer, Movado, Prada, Hugo Boss etc...

If you want new high end stuff and don't want to go all the way to Beverly Hills and want to go somewhere near the beach, go to South Coast Plaza in Coasta Mesa: http://www.southcoastplaza.com/

This place has Louis Vuitton, etc... but the latest shit at full price (the old shit at discount go to the outlet above).

Fuck, I sound like a girl... I know where all the shopping is.

The first outlet just outside Las Vegas is besides a casino if I remember right. The outside of the building is bright white, so you can't really miss it.

The outlet out in Cabazon is called Desert Hills Premium Outlet. They got some good deals from time to time.

South Coast Plaza has pretty much everything if you don't mind paying full price. Lots of girls and MILF's at all hours!

Another tip to save on time is to stay off the freeway between 3-6pm. Traffic will be pretty much crawling, so save yourself the trouble and try to plan everything out nicely.

Have fun.

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by andres_mt
Also be sure to check out Hungtinton Beach and Super Autobacs on Huntington Blvd. which is pretty much like a Home Depot for Car parts.

It's located in Stanton, about 20mins away from Knotts Berry Farm. I can't remember which direction though. LOL

It's insanely overpriced though, but fun to check out. If you have more time, drive down to Newport Beach. More MILFs and exotic cars to look at.

[E36M3]

La Quinta are good cheap hotels in Southern California, but priceline.com and similar sites are great for bargains.. be careful to go four or five star if you use Priceline.

[szw]

Oh and I think the outlet mall outside Vegas is called Primm. At least thats the most popular one that I know of.

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by szw
Oh and I think the outlet mall outside Vegas is called Primm. At least thats the most popular one that I know of.

Thats the one i went to...wasn't as big as i was expecting but there was enough stuff for me to spend a couple hours.

ps. that duck looks funny. There were tons of calgary flames fans eh?

[Hakkola]

quick update, I dont have much time to spend on the internet.

The day i came in we went to Tao and met Brad Richards and Vincent Levacalier. Went to Pure last night and picked up some chicks, this club is UNBELIEVEABLE. Clubbed til 5 in the morning.

Did lots of shoppin, goin out again tonight, this place is GREAT.

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by loweg
I would go to prim valley, its an outlet mall on the way to LA (if I remember correct) we took a bus out there for 10 bucks when we were in Vegas for new years last year.

Where did you catch this bus? Going to Vegas probably this summer.

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by dino_martini


Where did you catch this bus? Going to Vegas probably this summer.

http://www.fashionoutletlasvegas.com/shuttle.htm

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by Godfuader


http://www.fashionoutletlasvegas.com/shuttle.htm

Thanks.

Also is there a puma outlet or a puma store in Vegas?

[lorenzo]

when we decided to drive from LA to Vegas and visited all the outlet mall on the way, man im telling you, it'll take you the whole day.

we left LA at 8am and didnt check in our hotel till about 9pm in Vegas.I think there was about 3 outlet malls before you hit Vegas, and the last one was just north of stratosphere, freeway 15B...where the puma outlet store is, armani exchange and many more...

its only about a good 4 to 5 hour drive, but the shopping part will totally waste the time. although, they do have pretty much the same stores at every outlet malls. but only one puma store if i remember correctly.

[KELSTAR]

Originally posted by dino_martini


Thanks.

Also is there a puma outlet or a puma store in Vegas?

There is a Puma store on the strip near the Quiksilver store. I can't remember what end of the strip in terms of North or South but on the same end as the Fashion Show Mall and Treasure Island.

[Jynx]

Anyone ever stay in the luxor on the strip in vegas?

[TheShotgun]

Originally posted by Jynx
Anyone ever stay in the luxor on the strip in vegas?

Yes. Great place. Cool arcade.. some neat internals.. Lotsa good looking hookers too.