Things to do in the area....

mouse10031978

Hello! 

I am visiting from the Colorado board.  I am coming out to LA and Orange County area for 4-5 days in August to visit friends.  I have been there several times and seen the "touristy" areas, but I am wondering if there are some fun day trips or activities I can adventure on while they are at work?  I thought that all of you would know!  Thanks for any advice! 

ptflip

if you like museums i always love going to the getty and getty villa. 

Wishin986

Our day trips always include wine!  Usually up to Santa Barbara - in August we are planning on going down to Temecula.  But you could even check out a few wineries / tasting rooms in Malibu. 

hannahrh

This sounds cheesy, but one of those Hollywood van tours.  When my MIL was in town, we were considering one and they needed to fill one of the vans, so they dropped the price.  Our driver was really entertaining, he even mixed his own soundtrack. Bring a few dollars to tip the driver, if s/he is good.

starsailorr26

I also second the getty museum but what are you interested in doing? Shopping, restaurants, museums?

mouse10031978

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I love wineries so that is a possibility.  Otherwise, I am thinking maybe stuff that I can't always do in Colorado or is special to the area???  Maybe something ocean-related?  Great hikes (Although I do this in Colorado, I love great scenery), Affordable day spas? I have been to Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica Pier.  I will be staying in the Redonda Beach area, as well as down to Trabuco Canyon in the OC one day. 

cyndielise

Glen Ivy might be a little bit of a distance, but it's WORTH the drive...  it's a heavenly day spa, teachers get a discount with some form of proof, and if you go, pay the extra twenty-five dollars to do the grotti!!  Sooo worth it!

For teachers, the day costs 32 dollars, and everyone else pays 39 :]