Expert: Steve Summers - 3/20/2007

Question
My 85-year old Mother and I will be in Los Angeles in the morning before taking a cruise. We're staying near the airport and must be at the port no later than 1:30 in the afternoon.  Is there a short tour or something that we could take advantage of during that time?  If not, maybe local shopping and a nice lunch (seafood or Mexican?).  Any help you can offer?
Many thanks,
Gail

Answer
Hi Gail,

Most people from out of town don't realize how huge LA really is. Frankly, I'd worry about making my cruise if I took a tour, only because traffic can be such a nightmare.

Most tours take place in Hollywood, which is quite a ways from LAX. You can take a number of tours from Starline Tours, which you can check out at www.starlinetours.com.

For some quick shopping in the area so that you won't miss your boat, you might want to shop at the Shoreline Village in Long Beach. For a fun meal, we like to eat at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, right next to the Aquarium of the Pacific, and close to shoreline village and the Queen Mary. I think that's your safest bet.

Have fun!