[Howard Agency]

Apologies for the glib answers, but there is so much here, it's pretty hard to advise without knowing more of your interests. Westwood is one of the best walking and people watching places here. Wear sunglasses so your eyes don't pop out looking at the firm young bods.

30 miles northwest up Pacific Coast Highway (say 'PCH' or they'll know you're an alien) gets you out of the city into some beautiful and uncrowded beaches, roads, and hiking trails.

Traffic on PCH is brutal during rush hours and weekend afternoons, but if you time it right, a very pleasant drive. Public transportation pretty much sucks, so you will need a car to get much of anywhere. Let us know when you're coming. This group will use any excuse to do a canyon drive/lunch/bs session.