Quote:
Originally Posted by murd0c
The gf and myself are going on vacation in a couple weeks and we have a 7 hour afternoon layover at LAX.. Neither have us been there before and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on how we can waste our time? We are taking a domestic flight so at least we won't have to worry about international customs but do we actually have enough time to leave the airport?
|
More than enough time.
United Terminal 7 and 8 is boring and ugly as hell. Depending on where your gates are, it can be a long walk too.
I would suggest to rent a car for the day and make sure you leave AT LEAST 2 hours from the time you return the car.
Some easy and non-rushed itineraries:
- Santa Monica Beach & Pier / Third Street Promenade
- Check out Rodeo Drive if you've never been before
- Grab lunch at the Grand Central Market in Downtown LA
With the traffic and the amount of time you have in between each, you'll be good. You can probably even skip Rodeo Drive. Pro-tip: Rush hours begins at 3:30pm. Avoid going east bound at all costs.
When going to the airport and car rental returns during rush hour, do not take the 405 freeway southbound. It's a gridlock. Instead, take Sepulveda (major street) which runs adjacent to the 405 and till get you to the airport in no time. Hope that helps!
