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Black & White Biplane, LLC
Category:
Aquariums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens
2828 Donald Douglas Loop North
Santa Monica,
California 90405
(310) 237-3393
This is the best birthday gift that I've ever received, having said that... wifes and girlfriends,...
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This is the best birthday gift that I've ever received, having said that... wifes and girlfriends, take note! The airplane is extremely well taken care of, properly maintained, stored in a hanger, and flown and owned by enthusiasts! Brian, the owner, is amazingly polite, knowledgeable, and anyone will notice that he's passionate about this beautiful Waco YMF-5 biplane!
Our pilot was James who makes the plane handle like button and kept up consistently at 500ft of altitude while flying besides the Palos Verdes Coast line. We also did some very tight circles around an old sailing boat in Long Beach with a quick glance at the Queen Mary and the rest of LB. Then at FL1.5 all the way to the Hollywood sign and West La touring... I've lived in LA for 12 years and driven considerably in all of LA from the mountains to the beaches and wow, the view is quite eye-opening from the air. It's also quite strange and amusing to have 737s and 747s fly above us as they approach LAX... many waves from bystanders, too!
James performed a 5 star landing from turning nearly 180 degrees just 3000ft away from the beginning of the runaway and perfectly touched down after the piano keys. This was the smoothest landing that I've ever experience (yes, i'm comparing 777 flights too!).
I'd highly recommend this breath-taking experience and friendly staff!
Pros: Once in a lifetime experience, amazingly well kept aircraft!
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Santa Monica Pier
Category:
Amusement Parks
350 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica,
California 90401
(310) 458-8900
If you visit Los Angeles you've gotta visit the Santa Monica pier and its surroundings. It has a...
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If you visit Los Angeles you've gotta visit the Santa Monica pier and its surroundings. It has a variety of fun things to do, such as the ferris wheel and other carnival like games and rides, as well as great dining. There is an arcade on the pier, and if you get tired of the beach you can go shopping on the Promenade. Third Street as well as the mall are blocks from the pier, so you probably won't run out of things to do.
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El Cholo Mexican
Category:
Movie Theaters
1025 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica,
California 90401
(310) 899-1106
if you want to down tasty margaritas with your equally tasty mexican food in a Spanish...
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if you want to down tasty margaritas with your equally tasty mexican food in a Spanish hacienda-style restaurant, then head on over to el cholo. t...
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Every year I take my nephews to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and they always have a great time....
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Every year I take my nephews to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and they always have a great time. Even as they get older it always manages to hold their interest. You can get so up close with these sea animals it almost feels like you're inside the tank and living in their world, it's awesome! It's always fun to hang out at the pier but I feel like I've missed something if I don't get a chance to goto the aquarium.
PROS: Fun and informative
CONS: Can get very crowded at times
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Laemmle Theatres
Category:
Theatrical Companies & Brokers
1332 2nd St
Santa Monica,
California 90401
(310) 394-9741
This Laemmle is a bit smaller than some, but they offer student discounts (a rarity these days). ...
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This Laemmle is a bit smaller than some, but they offer student discounts (a rarity these days). The theater is clean and pleasant, there are always interesting series coming their way. The parking structure across the street (this is very close to the Promenade) is a great place to park.
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I have taken my daughter a couple of time to the Santa Monica Pier Carousel a few years ago and...
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I have taken my daughter a couple of time to the Santa Monica Pier Carousel a few years ago and she loved riding the different horses on the carousel. The ride is inexpensive too, it just cost $1 to ride so I let my daughter ride 3 to 4 times until she got bored of it. It's an inexpensive way for kids to have fun especially if you live close by.
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Second Spin
Category:
Music
1332 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica,
California 90403
(310) 395-4334
They have a large selection of CD's and DVD's. I don't think they have the buy 3 get 1 free thing...
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They have a large selection of CD's and DVD's. I don't think they have the buy 3 get 1 free thing anymore because I bought 5 and was charged for all of them. THe staff there is great too. I was about to buy a new CD and the woman told me they just got in a used copy of it and she saved me $5. Additionally they have cool listening stations and a well organized large selection of stuff. The new CD's are a bit expensive though
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Pacific Park
Category:
Amusement Parks
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica,
California 90401
(310) 656-8886
Busy and bustling place with great funnel cakes, a beach you can walk on, and lots and lots of...
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Busy and bustling place with great funnel cakes, a beach you can walk on, and lots and lots of people. There is a ferris wheel, roller coater, and lots of kiddie rides. There is also an arcade for those not interested in rides, but if you are interested in neither, the beach is the place for you. It could use some clowns, jugglers, or live entertainment like that, but it’s good for people-watching too.
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This aquarium is quite small, but its perfect for small children with short attention spans. Its...
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This aquarium is quite small, but its perfect for small children with short attention spans. Its pretty much one room and you can see it all from one spot – allowing you to watch more than one child at a time. It’s also an ideal place for letting little ones have some independence due to its small size.
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Bright Child
Category:
Amusement Parks
1415 4th St
Santa Monica,
California 90401
(310) 393-4844
Bright Child is an indoor gym conveniently located right off the Third Street Promenade. There is...
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Bright Child is an indoor gym conveniently located right off the Third Street Promenade. There is an amazing two story maze for toddlers to navigate, as well as a ball pit thatis walled off for the security of the under three set. Their birthday parties are fantastic, but rather pricey. They do not allow you bring in food from other vendors. They do offer a selcection of menu choices, including special diet accomadations.
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