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[Krister]

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, didn't know were to post

Just arrived in PalmSprings. Will spend this years X-mas holiday in California. First in Palm Springs and then in LA. Also thinking of a tour to Vegas and Grand Canyon. Will go back to Sweden on january 9.

Posting here for any info on events in California.
Any info is appreciated.
Are there any good museums, shops or something else I should visit while here?

Lastly, not car related. Is it a good or bad idea to go to Grand Canyon this time of year?

[flash]

no events i know of (other than the regular coffee and cars on saturdays).

for car stuff, there is the petersen museum, the mullin museum, and the nethercutt collection. for non-car, obviously there is the getty, but good luck getting parking.

[banditsc]

Cars & Coffee is closed along with the Peterson, so those are out.

[flash]

really? both locations? weird. those guys are pretty die hard. makes sense though.

[ds968]

I was going to second the Petersen museum recommendation but it's closed ?! When did that happen and why ? Pity. Have not been to the others flash mentioned. L.A. is so vast and has so many points of interest, I would not even know where to start - but, skip the Holywood Blvd scene , it's pure tourist crap at its worst IMO, however , do take a leisurely drive through Beverly Hills, both residential and the commercial segments, take Sunset Blvd, down to PCH, maybe stop in Sta Monica, or drive up to Old Town Pasadena , and the Norton Simon museum there is also good to see, if you find your way even further south of LA about 45 miles away ( but that 45 miles can be a 4 hour drive most afternoons, LOL ) Orange County has some great scenic spots, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach to name just a few, the South Coast Plaza shopping center in Costa Mesa is great ( bunch of high end stores rivaling the Rodeo Drive ones ) , and speaking of the ex- Petersen museum that entire " miracle mile " on mid- Wilshire has various other spots you could enjoy like the La Brea Tar Pits museum which is very interesting and unique. The new " LA Live " downtown scene is hopping lately, plenty of bars and restaurants, but the prices are trying to catch up with tne Holywood scene hype where a $ 15 - $ 20 cocktail is the norm .
As for visiting the Garnd Canyon, does not matter what time of the year it is, always a spectacular view to take in. May get some snow and even fog this time of the year, but worth the detour if you're driving through that part of Az anyway..

[banditsc]

Petersen is closed till next December for major renovations, some of the cars have scattered till then, like some of the movies cars on display at the Reagan Library. The C&C Irvine event had it's last event last Saturday, few rumors on why it's dead, but I would expect someone will start it up again at a new location in the future.

[94SilverCab]

The Mullin collection is well worth the trip, it's the ultimate toys for men collection.


Jay

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[flash]

apparently dec 27 is the last one at that location. i'm not surprised they are moving it again. it has gotten too big for that spot.

[banditsc]

That one is actually canceled, the last one was so well attended they decided to just call it quits early and go out on a high. http://carstories.ki...ffee-1674134146

[flash]

not according to the irvine coffee and cars website. even the article you posted says the 27th is the last one. am i missing something?

[banditsc]

They don't update their site, the article did mention it, must have edited it, must have been going back and forth on the last day. There Facebook page has it posted that the 27th is cancelled as of 16 hours ago. https://www.facebook...necarsandcoffee

Edited by banditsc, 24 December 2014 - 07:06 AM.

[flash]

interesting. i wonder what will happen saturday? i imagine it will be a nightmare

[banditsc]

But there is hope.. Stay Tuned... https://www.facebook...feeorangecounty

[ryker]

Super Car Sunday in Woodland Hills is fun: http://www.supercarsunday.com/

My brother was in town recently, so I played tour guide. A few things to see: Mulholland Drive, both Getty Museums, Venice Beach, Greystone Mansion, Third Street Promenade, Nobu in Malibu.

[Krister]

Tanx a lot for all input. To bad Petersen is closed. I hadn't thougth of Getty but will defenitly go there. Also to Supercarsunday on january 4.

Any ideals on interesting shops for parts to my 968?

Will go to Grand Canyon since recomended by ds968. Plan is to leave Palm Springs in the morning drive to Gran Canyon. Stay the nigth, Explorer next day and then go to Vegas. Sounds ok?

Edited by Krister, 25 December 2014 - 04:25 AM.

[flash]

there are no shops anywhere in the LA area for parts for the 968.

[Krister]

OK, are there any elsewere in California?

[ryker]

Pelican Parts is in LA. If you place an order online, you can pick it up 48 hours later from their will-call.

http://www.pelicanpa...t/ContactUs.htm

[flash]

yeah - not a real "shop" per se though. you can do the same thing at any dealership, and there are a few of those within reach here.

also, recently losing the love with pelican. i just ordered an alternator from them. showed up without a fan or pulley. arrrrgh! didn't say that on the website, nor when i ordered it over the phone. i want it complete.

[ryker]

Yeah, not really a shop but thought maybe he was looking for something cheaper here than in Sweden?

I tried to order a belt kit just today from Pelican but I could not find Gates belts on their site. Ended up placing my order with Paragon, where it was also cheaper, and 2 day USPS shipping only $25.