Top 5 Holiday Getaways in L.A. for 2015

If you’ll be in the Los Angeles area during the holidays and need some ideas to fill your list of great things to do while you’re there, read on! While it’s no secret that the L.A. area is always full of excitement and worthwhile goings-on, what is less well-known are the top activities that are planned over the holiday season. From ice skating to festivals of carols to dazzling light displays and everything in between, there are more than enough fantastic L.A. holiday activities planned for the area to keep you and yours happy and busy:

1. Holiday Lights and Sounds: Heritage Square presents its annual Lamplight Celebration this season, which kicks off on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6. Experience the magic of Victorian homes throughout the Square lit up for the holidays. The Grove’s 100-foot Christmas tree stands lit for all to see, as do the holiday lights on Rodeo Drive, at the Getty Center, at The Music Center Plaza, at the famed Sleepy Hollow neighborhood in Torrance, and many other areas as well.
2. Candy Cane Lane: The San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Woodland Hills transforms each year into a spectacular celebration of artificial snow, lights, and iconic Christmas characters. The tradition has been carried on since it first began back in 1952, at which residents of the eight-block neighborhood try to outdo each other with their light displays. Santa poses with children, elves roam the neighborhood, and more. This annual event begins on December 12 and runs through the end of the year. Candy Cane Lane is at the intersection of Lubao and Oxnard Streets in Woodland Hills.
3. L.A. Zoo Lights: This holiday event is one of the most popular for residents and tourists alike – and it only began last year! When it debuted in 2014, more than 175,000 visitors attended. Amazing light displays throughout the zoo use millions of LED lights, along with 3-D animated projections, glittering light tunnels, and much more. There is a 60 to 90-minute self-guided tour that allows visitors to see real reindeer and enjoy visits with Santa. Visitors can also enjoy a new snowy alpine village this year, steaming hot chocolate, and many holiday treats. More information on this event can be found at www.lazoolights.org.
4. The 8^th Annual Unique USA L.A. Holiday Market: This event is a wildly popular area event, featuring art, crafts, accessories, clothing, and more from numerous different quality handmade brands. Artists are present to showcase their work, and you can also enjoy local food, free drinks, and more. The Holiday Market takes place downtown, at the California Market Center.
5. The Marina Del Rey Boat Parade: This event is an annual tradition, and will celebrate its 52^nd anniversary this year. Bring a blanket and come to Fisherman’s Village or the Burton Chace Park, and enjoy more than 70 boats that pass by, all decorated with holiday lights in competition. The boats compete for titles in several categories, and there are fireworks at the holiday event, along with other offerings. The Marina Del Rey Boat Parade takes place this year on December 12 in Fisherman’s Village.

While this has been just a very small portion of all of the holiday festivities that take place throughout the Los Angeles area during the holidays, these events are definitely ones that are not to be missed! You won’t find yourself left with nothing to do in L.A. over the holidays – there are always many events and activities taking place to keep you in the holiday spirit!

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The Top 4 Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in L.A.

October is one of the best months to be in LA. Fall weather (or Southern California’s version of fall weather) is starting to kick in, the beaches are less crowded, Halloween is just around the corner, and there is beer. Lots and lots of beer.

Every year Los Angeles celebrates Oktoberfest in its own special way. From about mid-September until the end of October, you can enjoy steins of delicious beer, chow down on schnitzel, and prance around in your best lederhosen. This year there is definitely something for everyone. And after you’ve reached peak Bier intake, there are plenty of budget hotels in LA you could stay at.

Here are four Oktoberfest celebrations to check out in October. Prost!

1. Alpine Village Oktoberfest

Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 31

6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Friday | 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Saturday | 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday

Location:  Alpine Village, 833 W Torrance Blvd. Torrance; 310-327-2483.

Alpine Village hosts the largest and oldest Oktoberbest celebration in LA, with 2015 being its 48^th consecutive Oktoberfest event. Grab your Freunde and head on over on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday before October 31^st. Enjoy traditional Bavarian music, authentic German food, and beer, of course. This year they are featuring Warsteiner brews. Friday and Saturday are 21 and over, with Sundays being open to all ages. Attendees are also encouraged to dress up!

2. Oktoberfest at Wurstküche Venice

Dates: Sundays 1 - 5 p.m. from October 5 through October 26

Location:  Wurstküche Venice, 625 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 213-687-4444.

Want to feel like you’re at Oktoberbest in Munich? Wurstküche Venice is transforming the interior of the restaurant into a replica of Spaten’s Oktoberfest tent at the Munich Festival Grounds. You’ll find traditional German beers, sausages and Bavarian pretzels, and some Oom Pa Pa jams from the German Zeitgeist Band.

3. Oktoberfest at Fairplex

Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Oct.10-26

6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Friday | 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. a.m. Saturday | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday

Location:  Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 909-865-4070.

One of the most popular Oktoberfest celebrations in LA, Oktoberfest at Fairplex offers traditional music, games and prizes, German food, and beer, including Warsteiner, Spaten Beck’s, Hangar 24, Franziskaner, and more. Admission is only $5, and parking is $10. The event takes place over three weekends in October; on Friday and Saturday it’s 21 and up and on Sundays it’s open to all ages accompanied by an adult of legal drinking age.

4. Los Angeles Oktoberfest

Dates: Oct. 16, 17, 18, and 25

Location: The Olympic Collection, 11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles; 310-575-4585

Watch Bavarian dancers and a live band, sing along to old-time drinking songs, and enjoy a stein-clinking good time at Los Angeles Oktoberfest. You can also chow down on German sausages, hot dogs, and pretzels. There is an assortment of ticket options; choose a 3 or 4-hour pass that comes with a souvenir glass stein and unlimited refills, a GA ticket that includes a glass stein and one refill, and more.

Coming to one of these events from out of town? Need a place to budget hotel or weekly hotel in Los Angeles to crash at after your Oktoberfest shenanigans? Check out the affordable and convenient Sea Rock Inn, which offers private rooms which can be reserved nightly or weekly. 

The 5 Best Beaches to Hit When Visiting Los Angeles

When you reserve a room at extended stay hotels in Los Angeles like Sea Rock Inn, you’ll want to take advantage of the gorgeous beaches in the local area. LA is teeming with expansive coastlines and the hottest areas to party on the beach. As one of the best hotels and youth hostels in Los Angeles, Sea Rock Inn puts you right in the heart of the action. Take a look at the five best beaches to hit while you’re in LA.

5. Manhattan Beach 

Right in downtown LA, Manhattan Beach is one of the best beaches in the area. With endless clubs, restaurants and a paved bike path, this beach has something for everyone. Plenty of volleyball nets and high waves for surfing will keep summer sports enthusiasts entertained. Plus, every August Manhattan Beach hosts the Open Volleyball Tournament and the International Surf Festival. Grab a board and hit the water.

4. Redondo Beach 

Just a few miles south, Redondo Beach has more than enough exciting attractions to make it one of LA’s must-see destination beaches. Redondo hosts its annual Riviera Village Summer Festival on the pier, featuring its famous Beer Garden with live music with some of the area’s hottest bands. Plus, be sure to check out some local masterpieces at the arts and crafts fair. They make the perfect souvenirs.

3. Hermosa Beach 

Featuring tons of posh stores and bars, Hermosa Beach feels like its own world. The famous Hermosa Beach Pier is a priority destination for many visitors. Bustling action, street musicians and sexy singles make Hermosa Beach a great place to meet people and experience the best of LA. One day isn’t enough to take in everything that this gorgeous beach has to offer.

2. Santa Monica Beach 

Miles of delicious flat coastline make Santa Monica Beach a true natural wonder. Loaded with games and stunning natural parks, beach goers will fall in love with the diverse offerings at Santa Monica. Don’t forget to hit the pier, one of Santa Monica’s most famous attractions. Grab a salty dog and watch the waves come in.

1. Venice Beach 

As one of the most famous beaches in the entire world, Venice Beach should definitely be a top priority for anyone visiting LA. Its historic flair and laid-back culture will make you feel right at home. People watching alone might take up most of your time. You can find pretty much anything and everything along the boardwalk at Venice Beach. It’s a community unlike any other.

Get the perfect outfit for your stay in Los Angeles at the Citadel Outlet Mall. Featuring all of your favorite brand names and stores, this outdoor mall has everything you need to look your best. Sea Rock Inn is just a short drive away. Hit the beach in style and make the most out of your stay with one of the best weekly motels in Los Angeles.

CrossFit Games at StubHub Center in Carson

2015 CrossFit Games bring over 50,000 people to StubHub Center in Carson

The 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games that begins on Tuesdsay at the StubHub Center in Carson. This is the sixth consecutive year that the six-day event has been held at the center.

More than 50,000 people will descend on South Bay this week to watch the world’s fittest men and women compete at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games in Carson.

 

The six-day event, held at StubHub Center for the sixth consecutive year, will bring 560 athletes together to participate in high-intensity functional movements.

About 270,000 people from 138 different countries originally signed up for the CrossFit Open, a qualifying stage for the official games. Of those athletes, 40 men, 40 women along with 40 teams of six athletes each, 20 teenage boys, 20 teenage girls and 200 “masters athletes” will compete for their share of the $2 million prize, to be split among the first place winners for each division.
The games kick off Tuesday with masters and teenager competitions. For three days, the fittest athletes under 18 and over 40 will compete in variations of the same events, which include a 50-meter sandbag run, chest-to-bar pullups and deadlifts.
The team and individual competitions will begin Wednesday and continue through the weekend.
Athletes have no idea what physical events they’ll be participating in until game day, said Kyle Waters, assistant general manager at StubHub center.
“There are numerous events and no one knows what they are,” Waters said. “A couple of them have been released, but for the most part, it’s under wraps until you show up for competition time.”

For perspective, Waters said 57 semi trucks filled with weightlifting equipment will be used for this year’s games alone.
A CrossFit enthusiast who competed in the games last year, Waters said the sport will continue to grow because of the variety in the workouts.
“Regardless of who you are, you will always be chasing trying to master the different movements and workouts,” Waters said. “I’m good at a couple of them but terrible at others, so I always have something to work on when working out and trying to stay fit.”

The South Bay stands to benefit from the event — which has nearly tripled over the last five years — as an influx of tourists head this way, Waters said.  “People that attend come from all over the world and spend an entire week here in the area. The restaurants, shops and hotels love the event because of the revenue it generates locally,” he said.
The CrossFit Games will be held at StubHub Center from July 21-26. A full schedule of events for competition will be posted online. For more information, visit games.crossfit.com.

Reference:  http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/20150719/2015-crossfit-games-bring-over-50000-people-to-stubhub-center-in-carson

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