Limo After Covid

The Coronavirus pandemic put an end to a variety of events throughout Los Angeles and few establishments were open to welcome limo clients in the city. 2022 has been the year where we are approaching normal life again or perhaps a new normal. Here are some tips for limos past COVID-19.

Concerts and Shows

After years of cancellations and rescheduling, concert and entertainment venues are once again welcoming guests this year. Limousines are being reserved for numerous upcoming big-name shows, including concerts by Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, AURORA, Alicia Keys, and many more. We also serve rides to Las Vegas where even more customers are heading for the reopening of music festivals, concerts, and other entertainment.

Restaurants and Dining

Eateries have mostly reopened throughout the Los Angeles area and are once again welcoming limos for romantic date dinners, family outings, and more. Easily combined on any limo journey, whether your main purpose is a wine-tasting tour, party bus night, or music show, combine a meal at one of the city’s many great diners on your excursion!

SEE ALSO: Top 5 Ocean-View Restaurants in Malibu!

Bars and Clubs

Have you missed the dance clubs and Hollywood nightlife? No more! Nightclubs are open again throughout the Greater LA Area. Los Angeles County Limousine is once again heading its way with party buses every weekend for unforgettable party nights. Combine visits to numerous of them and party in style. Our buses are equipped with state-of-the-art surround sound systems, dance poles, party lighting, and more. We can accommodate any group size with LA’s largest party bus selection.

Amusement Parks

Popular for locals and tourists alike, the city’s numerous theme parks are once again re-opened for fun. Whether for a tour with friends, colleagues, or family, a visit to LA’s world-renown amusement parks can be made even more fun when riding in style. Party your way to or from parks such as Pacific Park, Disneyland, Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, or others. Studio tours are also common for limousines with tours at studios such as Warner Bros., Universal, Sony Pictures, and Paramount Pictures.

Travels and LAX

LAX and other California airports have seen a drastic rebound in passenger traffic this year. Airline travels are creeping up to pre-COVID levels and as before, we are transferring clients to LAX, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach Airport, John Wayne, and other airports in the region. For rides to or from the local airports, you can trust us for timely, punctual, prompt, and on-time services. With the biggest selection of SUVs, limos, sedans, and limo buses in the Los Angeles area, you are guaranteed to find a vehicle that will suit your preference and size group.

Beer Crawls and Wine-Tasting

Southern California’s picturesque wine country is open for business with its captivating scenery, charming wineries, delicious wines, and lush green rolling vineyards. Experience the best of the region’s wine country on an award-winning tour of the Santa Ynez Valley, Malibu Canyon, Temecula, Santa Rita Hills, or any other wine region in SoCal. Besides winery tours, we also offer customized craft brewery tours, a favorite for bachelor and company parties as well as for team-building and client entertainment.

Los Angeles is open for business again and great times are awaiting with Los Angeles County Limousine.

5 Best Movie Sets at Universal Studios

Multitudes of films and TV shows have been made at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles. But what are the biggest films shot here? And what sets and locales can be experienced on the studio tour? Los Angeles County Limousine will highlight the best productions on the backlot, where all can be seen on the Studio Tours.

5) Desperate Housewives

When transferring tourists by limousines to the park, Wisteria Lane is a common topic of conversation. The street, as shown in the TV show, is a beloved tram stop.

4) War of the Worlds

An epic set is the airplane crash scenes from this 2005 Spielberg classic. The wrecked airplane, smoke, and sirens – all sighted in the movie – still appear untouched to be seen on the tram ride.

3) The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Limousine chauffeurs regularly hear about this 2000 comedy from travelers. The fictional town of Whoville was erected on the backlots and is consistently visited.

2) Jaws: The Revenge

Maybe the most famous release to be filmed on-site, this 1987 masterpiece has iconic sequels done at Universal. The fictional Amity Island and pier scenes were recorded by a manmade pond, which is a stop for trams. Los Angeles limo services have been booked to the sets simply due to the presence of the infamous Jaws’ Pier.

1) Psycho

Los Angeles limos are used for lots of activities. From wine tastings, weddings, and even visits to the notorious Bates Motel from this 1960 classic. Perhaps the most notable site, visitors may have an opportunity to see Norman Bates himself.

The City of Angeles has an abundance of adventures awaiting. What’s better? Experiencing the LA landmarks by Limos, obviously!

Musts in LA | Los Angeles County Limousine 

Hollywood Walk of Fame Los Angeles limo services are lucky. Not only to transfer first-class celebrities and meet some amazing people but lucky to be seeing the coolest sides of LA. While party buses often transport clientele to Hollywood nightclubs, we also do a multitude of wine tours to surrounding vineyard regions.

Being amongst the largest supplier of limos in the city, we also serve a larger number of international vacationers visiting LA. Annually visited by about 40 million people, LA is a tourist mecca and home to some of the world’s most popular attractions.

In this list, we will highlight our recommendation for “Musts To Do When Visiting LA.”

1. Theme Parks

Universal Studios Limo Service Whether it is Universal Studios, Disneyland, or Six Flags － a visit to one of Los Angeles’ many amusement parks is definitely a must. For movie lovers, head to Universal for an experience of life. Thrill-seekers? Foreign tourists often use Los Angeles limos in order to visit Magic Mountain. Here you can find some of America’s largest – and fastest – rollercoasters! And Disneyland is Disney – the second-most visited theme park in the world.

2. Hollywood

Party bus service los angeles Hollywood is so much. So where do you start? First and foremost, first-time visitors should see the world-famous Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame. For the best of LA nightlife, order a party bus to go club-hopping in Hollywood! Sunset Strip may be your top bet for an unforgettable party night in Los Angeles.

First-time visitors often end up getting a limousine to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and follow the stars from there. What better way for an adventurous trip in the City of Angels? Limousines are also commonly used on days of sightseeing in the area. We have transported Angelenos here from as close as Los Feliz to as far as San Francisco.

3. Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier with its Pacific Park on Santa Monica Beach is highly suggested for first-timers. While local Angelenos may get tired of the pier, the nearby beach, and boardwalk are musts. Maybe the most signature beach in the city of Angels, many visitors simply refer to it as “the Baywatch Beach.” The boardwalk has a variety of eateries, shops, and more.

4. Santa Catalina

How about a tropical island getaway? No, it is not Hawaii with its 6-hour flight time, but Catalina Island of LA County! A vacationers paradise, limousines to Catalina are popular. Although the limousine will leave you at the coast, 26 miles away awaits an idyllic Pacific island. Here you can enjoy golf carting around the island, exploring, dining, scuba, and even safari bus tours!

5. Malibu

Surf City USA, or Malibu for short, is yet another excellent place travelers ought to see. From its crystal clear beaches to its great outdoor wine-tasting venues, this might be the most beautiful region in Southern California. While Los Angeles limos often are hired for wine tours in the canyons, there are also a fair amount of limos heading to the beaches.

Ready for limousine excitement in Southern California? Our Los Angeles-based service offers transportation state-wide.

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Gruesome Secrets of Simi Valley Cults

Simi Valley limousine clients and residents are often unaware of Simi’s disturbing and terrifying cult history. Let us refresh your memory and present to you some of Simi Valley’s most seclusive and dangerous sects through time!

From the rather large Pisgah Grande sect to the smaller Manson followers, many don’t realize the extensive cult history found in and around Simi Valley. Did you for example know that the Pisgah Grande sect operated a hidden colony in the Las Llajas Canyon for years? At one point, the cult had more than fifty houses and over 300 members living in the secluded canyon in northern Simi.

In more recent history, followers of Charles Manson resided in areas surrounding the Santa Susana’s in eastern Simi, and many locals will know the histories from the famous Manson Cave in Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park as well as Spahn Ranch, one of the Manson’s many hangout spots.

The Cults of Simi Valley

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Besides Pisgah Grande, yet another Christian fundamentalist sect once residing in Simi Valley was the famous Blackburn Cult. The sect, – which poisoned people, burned former members in ovens and sacrificed animals, – was established in the 1920s and found soon its place in Simi Valley.

The ghost tours at Strathearn Park are a beloved local treasure definitely worth checking out for all Simi Valley limousine and party bus clients, a tour that often includes theatrical shows depicting the lives of the Blackburns. The Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven – or the Blackburn Sect as they’re more commonly referred to, – is among other things known for their killing of former cult member Florance Turner of Monterey Park, CA. In order to “save her from blood malady,” a brick oven was constructed and the cult burnt Turner to her death in the Simi Valley wilderness.

Furthermore, Simi Valley limousine riders will be shocked to hear about the deceased body of 16-year-old Willa Rhoads, which was found by authorities surrounded by numerous sacrificed animals and covered in salt. The seven sacrificed dogs surrounding her body were according to sect members a symbol of the angel Gabriel’s trumpet. LAX sedan service clients and other customers in the LA area might also know of the Blackburns. Before moving to Simi, the sect was located in Downtown’s Bunker Hill, an area may be most visited by contemporary limo services in order to visit the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Los Angeles City Hall, and other iconic LA landmarks. Besides Simi Valley limousine services, we offer limo services throughout all of Southern California. In addition to Simi, we also have limo- and party bus hubs in Westlake Village, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles.

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Despite countless cult members disappearing and violent scenes, authorities were never able to bring the Blackburns to justice. Its founder, May Otis Blackburn (1881-1951) was also a self-declared queen with the ability to communicate with angels… Although a legal case was brought forth against May Otis, the California Supreme Court made the rule that any attempts to limit the cult would be an intrusion of privacy and in violation of the right to religious freedom.

Her book, entitled the Origin of God, was published in 1936 and includes numerous of her proclamations and alleged talks with the divine. Although never charged with murder, May Otis was charged with 12 counts of grand thefts and was later released. Many Santa Barbara limousine and party bus rental customers will wonder: what ultimately happened to the Blackburn Cult? After appealing her case in the early 1930s and due to the 1931 California Supreme Court rule on religious freedom, Blackburn was released from prison and the sect left Simi Valley and relocated to the Lake Tahoe area.

Las Llajas Canyon

Ghost tours at Strathearn Park can be a lot of fun!

While the Manson family and Blackburn sect counted a handful of followers, by far the largest of the Simi Valley cults was the fundamentalist Pentecostal Pisgah Grande sect, founded in Simi’s Las Llajas Canyon, in English and translated to the Canyon of the Wounds.

Here, many will perhaps know that the sect at one point counted more than 300 members living in complete seclusion in their own “village” in northern Simi. Led by Doctor Finis Yoakum, the community on the Marr Ranch Parkland counted over fifty buildings, and locals looking for a party bus rental might recall the sect even having its own post office(!) in the Las Llajas Canyon.

The sect ultimately relocated from Southern California to Tennessee. Today, the Canyon of the Wounds is most often visited for its beautiful nature featuring a nearly 50-acre dam, creeks- and creek-beds, oak woodland, beautiful panoramic views of the city, rolling greenery, and many hills. While enjoying a picnic, photographing, or hiking in today’s northern Simi, there are few hints of the long gone past once dominated by fundamentalists and secret communities. Las Llajas Canyon is located on public lands and you can book limo services or LAX sedan service to this location.

Spahn Ranch

Although closer to Chatsworth, Spahn Ranch straddles the Simi-Chatsworth city borders. The Manson family lived on this ranch through much of 1968 and 1969. At the same time, Spahn Ranch functioned as a movie-filming ranch where a number of movies and TV series were filmed.

An example is the movie Hangfire (1968) featuring Donald Jerome Shea (nicknamed “Shorty”). Shortly after filming the movie, “Shorty” was killed by the Manson family for calling the police to the ranch. He was decapitated at the ranch and his remains were discovered in December of 1969 near Santa Susana Road.

Spahn Ranch is now located within Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park and we still get requests for Simi Valley limousine services with this destination. Customers on local cinematic tours of Simi often love to stop by Spahn Ranch to see the filming locations for some of their favorite movies and television series. Just a few of the TV series filmed here are Bonanza (1959-1973), The Lone Ranger (1949-1957), and Zorro (1957-1959).

Some of the movie classics filmed here include Satan’s Sadists (1969), Hell’s Bloody Devils (1970), The Sadistic Hypnotist (1969), Angels’ Wild Women (1972), The Creeping Terror (1964), Revenge of the Virgins (1959), The Female Bunch (1969), Linda and Abilene (1969), The Ramrodder (1969), Hard on the Trail (1971), One More Train to Rob (1971), Lash of Lust (1972), and many more. More recent movies filmed here are Curio Shop (2014), Inside the Manson Gang (2007), Frankie in Blunderland (2011), 6 Guns (2010), and Inside the Manson Gang (2007).

The address of Spahn Movie Ranch was 12000 Santa Susana Pass Road. We’ve had a Simi Valley limousine trying to find the ranch passed the Santa Susana Pass, but since the address has been changed, seeing the former movie ranch is best by foot in Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, by for example ordering limo services to 10215 Larwin Avenue. We’ve even had tourists utilizing our limo- and LAX sedan service from LAX airport to come to check out Spahn Ranch!

Did you know Transformers (2007) was filmed in Simi? Click here to see a list of the Best Movies Filmed in Simi Valley!

Whether for chauffeured Simi Valley limousine services, Santa Barbara wine tours, party bus bar hopping or any activity, a visit to one of the many historic sect sites in the valley may be horrifying and educational. And for whatever destination, you will arrive and leave safely with our Simi Valley-, LA- and LAX sedan service. Be safe out there!

8 Tips For Playing Pokemon Go in LA! | Pokemon Go Tours of Southern California

THE Pokemon Go fever has arrived with full force in the City of Angels. And downloaded over 10,000 times, the game has already surpassed Twitter and Instagram in the number of users.

With so many clients calling for Pokemon birthday outings or Poke-tours with our limo services, we have made an article, particularly for all you Pokemon fans out there. Do you for example know the best places for playing the game? The areas where rare types are most often spotted, or where you can enjoy three PokeStops at one single location? Or what beautiful LA restaurant by the ocean is also home to a gym and a PokeStop? Or how about the fact that so many venues and eateries are offering discounts exclusively for Pokemon Go players?!

Hang on as we explain some of the best tips and ideas for playing Pokemon Go in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

1. Best LA Hot Spots for Pokemon Players

In such a gigantic metropolis as LA has become, there are hundreds of great places to play the game. But still, some areas stand out. Did you for instance know that the Santa Monica Pier has three PokeStops as well as a gym? With its close proximity to the ocean, water-type Pokemons are abundant here and many have reported seeing extremely rare Pokemons here (see number 3). What’s better than strolling the pier and enjoying a dinner, while taking advantage of the many rare water types found in the area, as well as the gym and three PokeStops for refilling PokeBalls!

Another popular Pokemon Go Los Angeles destination for us has been the Cheesecake Factory in Marina del Rey, where you can enjoy a gym, PokeStop, and water Pokemons, or maybe LA’s number one place for Pokemon: the many theme parks. Take Universal Studios for instance with its twenty PokeStops and many gyms! The adjacent Universal CityWalk in Universal City is a great place to explore even more gyms and PokeStops. So for the kids’ birthday party outing, why not go for an LA party bus to one of the region’s many world-class amusement parks. Disneyland is also said by many to be SoCal’s top destination for playing Pokemon!

2. Take Advantage of Pokemon Discounts

Many of our LA and LAX limousine rental clients have made us aware of the many places that offer great deals exclusively for Pokémon players. An example could be the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (NHMLA), one of the West Coast’s largest museums and one of L.A.’s most visited attractions.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA) is also one of the many additional museums offering discounted pricing for Pokémon gamers. The L.A. Zoo has recently introduced its PokéWeek, which will take place July 25 through the 29th where attendees can save $3 on their admission if they have a Pokémon Go app installed. Bragging over 30 PokeStops, catching Pokemon is easy at the L.A. Zoo.

Numerous bars offer Pokémon discounts, including the Hilton L.A. bar in Universal City and the Rusty’s Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier which offers cocktails for $5 for all Poke-gamers. Tag yourself on Instagram with a Pokémon at the Skirball Cultural Center and get the chance of winning four free admission tickets!

3. How To Catch Rare Pokemons in LA

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Many bookings from our Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara limo services ask us what the actual best place is for catching rare Pokémons. While there may be many places for rare types, many Pokémon themed birthday parties have taken place at Santa Monica Beach and the Pier where numerous rare Pokémons have been caught. Some include Electabuzz, Magnemite, Kabuto, and various water-type Pokemon.

We recently also had clients catching a rare Hitmonchan on a Malibu wine tour to the great Malibu Family Wines. Visitors here can take advantage of their two PokeStops, a gym, and numerous Pokemons! The winery also has a safari with its own PokeStop and offers guided Pokemon tours throughout its safari grounds, where camels, alpacas, zebras, bison, and countless other animals roam the gorgeous Malibu Canyons. Searching for Pokemons at nighttime will increase your chances of catching rare and desired Pokemon types. See number 5 for further info on making catching Pokémon easier.

4. Control the Evolving of Eevee

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Most of the enthusiastic Pokemon Go crowd booking limos for rent for Poke-hunting grew up during the 1990s during the tremendous success of the Pokémon TV series, cards, toys, Gameboy video games, and so much more. They will also recall that the Pokémon, Eevee, was the only Pokémon with the possibility of evolving into several Pokemons.

While in previous video games, Eevee evolved into Vaporeon with a water stone, Flareon with a fire stone, and became a Jolteon with a thunder stone. These Pokemons are still around in the new game – one water type, one fire type, and one electric type. In the new game, however, there are no fire- and water stones, but you may still control the evolution of the Pokémon. Name the Eevee you want to become a Vaporeon as the name “Rainer.” Want a Jolteon? Name the Eevee “Sparkly.” And if you want a Flareon, rename the Eevee to “Pyro.”

LAX sedan service clients told us recently though that by not naming it, it will still evolve, but you have no say in what Pokémon it evolves into. In other words, you can end up with two Vaporeons instead of a brand new Pokémon. Time will tell whether we will see more recent evolutions such as Espeon, Sylveon, Umbreon, and Leafeon Gladeon in this game’s version.

5. Make Catching Pokemon Easier

Many have ordered limos for rent in order to have a vehicle drive slowly around so all the Pokemons can get caught. All Pokémon Go players will know the frustration of seeing desired Pokemons and PokeStops pass as you’re driving down the freeway. A limousine rental will eliminate these issues and your chauffeur may drive as slowly as needed. Gamers have given us many tips on catching Pokemons while moving, Pokemons fighting back, and Pokemons with high combat power (CP).

For instance, using Razz Berries will ease the Pokemon, making it friendlier and easier to catch. While Pokemons seem to relatively easy be able to get out of the normal Poké Balls, use the Great Ball or even the Ultra Ball for the highest chance of catching the most desired ones you encounter. Use the Incense in order to attract Pokemon to your location, or use the Lure Module by any PokeStop for more Pokemon to appear. Combine the Lure Module and Incense, while hanging out at a place such as the Malibu Café or Malibu Family Wines on a late Malibu wine tour.

The rarest Pokemons seem to appear after night, and these and many more wineries and restaurants offer PokeStops to refill on Poké Balls, Potion, Revives and other necessities.

6. Start With Pikachu

Many 90’s Pokémon fans will recall the original first two Gameboy games – the Pokémon Blue- and Pokémon Red Versions, – while some also remember the later Pokémon Yellow which was released in 1999, three years after the original Gameboy games. While you got the starter Pokémon options of Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander in the original games, Pokémon Yellow added Pikachu as an alternative starter Pokémon.

While many mistakingly believe your options are limited to three – Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander – in Pokémon Go, there is also the Pikachu option in this game as well. Santa Barbara limo clients on a birthday Pokémon hunt told us how you can choose Pikachu: simply by being patient. Ignore the first three as they appear the first time you’re playing, and eventually, Pikachu will appear as your fourth choice for a starter Pokémon.

7. Optimize Egg Hatching

Many mistakingly believe you have to actually walk in order for your eggs to hatch, but as LAX sedan service customers told us: “the quickest way is by driving.” First, you will need to go by a PokeStop or two to pick up Poke-eggs. There are three types of eggs: the ones requiring 2 km of “walking”, the 5 km eggs, and the 10 km eggs.

Hatching the eggs while hiking isn’t just tiresome and unnecessary: eggs will hatch quicker when driving. Why? Because the game actually not only looks at the distance traveled but also looks if you actually traveled in a straight line! In other words, walking in circles around the house might not work! Remember to get additional incubators to begin the hatching process and see the distance remaining before hatching.

8. Curveball Bonuses

Did you know there are different ways of throwing Poke Balls? While a “nice” catch will only give you 10 XP, an “excellent” throw will reward you 100 XP, and a “great” throw will give you 50 XP. But what many don’t realize is the curveball bonus, not only gives you a higher XP, but also a throw that increases your chances of catching the Pokémon!

There are several ways of throwing a curve ball, but holding your finger at the Poke ball while spinning it clockwise or counter-clockwise might be the most common (the super spin). Spin ’til the phone vibrates and sparkles, then throw the ball. The other curve ball, known as the “Arc” is said to have the highest chance of succeeding in capturing the Pokémon. It may take some time to master this throw but begin by swinging your finger in a curve that ends at the Pokémon itself.

A group of friends on a Pokémon Go party with our LA party bus services told us how this throw doesn’t just give you the best-catching bets, but gives you the highest XP per catch and recommended the curveball throws particularly for Pokemon that are relatively far away. Another way of gaining double XP while playing is the use of lucky eggs, especially recommended when battling at the gym or when evolving several Pokemon at once. Evolving while using a lucky egg will double the XP you will receive when a Pokémon evolves.

Best of Downtown LA

From the Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Live, and Olvera Street, Downtown offers some of the best things to do in Southern California. Downtown is home to popular venues such as the Staples Center, Grammy Museum, and Microsoft Theater, but it’s also home to the city’s Old Town, great galleries in the Arts District, and the city’s Fashion District.

Like most parts of the city, Downtown stretches over a huge area. Here you’ll find some of the quintessential LA landmarks, attractions, shops, bars, and activities. The region’s best galleries are located on Gallery Row or the Art Walk, stretching from 4th through 7th and Spring and Main streets. The Grammy Museum is a must-to-see and is located at L.A. Live, also home to an array of bars, eateries, a bowling alley, and even a movie theater.

Head to the Staples Center to see a Lakers, Kings, or Sparks game, or Dodger Stadium for a Dodger game. Wanna head for SoCal’s most authentic Chinese cuisine? Check out Chinatown. Wanna see the city’s birthplace and go shopping in stands for souvenirs and other items? Olvera Street is a must-see for anyone visiting the city by limo or car.

Let us introduce some of the most popular LA limo Downtown destinations for our services.

Events & Fun

We have daily LAX sedan service calls for passengers leaving the airport with their destination Downtown. Most often it’s for an event such as a concert at the Staples Center or a game at the Dodger Stadium, but also for the occasional tourists heading to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Olvera Street, and the El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument.

Popular for local Angelenos and tourists alike is to stroll down Olvera Street, basically an open-air marketplace, and shop at the many street vendors and colorful stalls. In Old Town, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles, there are close to thirty historical buildings of interest.

To get the most out of the city’s history, go on a guided sightseeing tour! On a tour or not, make sure to swing by the Avila Adobe, the city’s oldest structure. This is also where we find the region’s oldest Catholic church, La Iglesia de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Ángeles.

Did you know the city was established in 1781 under the name El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Ángeles de Porciúncula? Learn more about our city’s unique founding at the El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, which is also listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a U.S. Historic District. Too much history? Head to Santee Alley in the Fashion District for the best street vendors, bazaars, and even knockoff items and unique souvenirs.

Downtown Attractions

More interested in museums? Some of the most visited museums in the region are in Downtown. We recently welcomed LAX sedan service callers at the airport that wanted to go straight to L.A. Live. Were they going there for a show? Our driver asked during the trip, and no, they had all just arrived in the city and wanted the most essential L.A. activity: renting LA limo vehicles and heading to the famous Grammy Museum!

Here you can see exhibits on everything from Michael Jackson’s wardrobe and Neil Diamond’s memorabilia and first instrument. Make sure to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, or MOCA, with tons of more contemporary art and gallery exhibits. Next door is the Geffen Contemporary which is also well worth checking out. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is the most visited museum in town and features dinosaur skeletons, local history, and fauna.

Interested in Japanese-American history? Head to the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. Others include the Broad, FIDM Museum, the Los Angeles Theatre Center, and more. Take a stroll down the Broadway Theater District for the best arts. Downtown’s U.S. Bank Tower at 1018 feet isn’t just the highest building in the city, but the tallest building on the West Coast. For a unique day in L.A., consider going on a wine tour of the town or other nearby vineyard areas, such as the Temecula Valley, Santa Ynez- or Temecula Valleys. We often transfer clients to Downtown’s San Antonio Winery for great wine tasting in the city.

Downtown Dining & Nightlife

With its many tall skyscrapers, Downtown offers some of the best views in the region. Some restaurants offering great views of Downtown are the Perch, L.A. Prime, and WP24 by Wolfgang Puck.

While the Perch is situated on an actual skyscraper roof, WP24 and L.A. Prime are located high up inside skyscrapers with stunning window views of the city.

There are also tons of additional great Downtown eateries. Visit for example Engine Company No 28 for some great all-American cuisine, or head to Sushi Gen for some of the best sushi the city has to offer. Some of those on an L.A. wine tour like to swing by Church & State Bistro for some of the best French wine varietals. Other great places for dining are Blossom, Bottega Louie, the Curry House, Empress Pavilion, Fickle, and Pete’s Cafe & Bar.

For the best Downtown nightlife, try out the great beers at the Bona Vista Lounge or 1642 Beer & Wine. Great cocktails can be tried at Bordello, the Broadway Bar, the Edison, Mayan, Villains Tavern, and the Rooftop Bar. For great whiskey, check out the Seven Grand for their specialty. For a bar specializing in rum, see the Cana Rum Bar with their more than a hundred varieties of rums. Bigger fan of cognac? Check out the Black Dahlia at the Gallery Bar and Cognac Room.

Barhopping and beer crawls are popular for LA and Malibu party bus renters. For the best Downtown shopping, the Fig at 7th is a great mall, and the Grand Central Market and Broadway is another great pick. Other places for shopping include the California Market Center, the American Apparel Factory Store, L.A. Flower Market, the MOCA store, as well as Santee Alley for best knockoff items.

Downtown Accommodation

There are many tourists and others calling for a Los Angeles limousine in order to go to one of the great hotels and resorts of Downtown. Some popular LA limo hotel destinations are the Figueroa Hotel, Hilton Checkers, Inn at 657, JW Marriott at L.A. Live, Marriott Downtown, O Hotel, and Standard Downtown LA.

The Rooftop Bar at the Standard is an attraction in itself, overlooking the city from the top of the skyscraper. There’s also a 24/7 eatery at the Standard. Scenic Downtown views are also from WP24 at the Ritz-Carlton. For the city’s largest hotel, check out the 5 towers of Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites. The JW Marriott at L .A. Live has arguably the best location, situated right next to the Nokia Theater and countless nightclubs, pubs, eateries, theaters, shops, and more.

For the best of L.A. entertainment – you have Downtown and you have Hollywood. And maybe Studio City… And Universal City, Burbank, and certain other places. But attending a Downtown entertainment venue is like no other. Whether it’s the Staples Center, Microsoft Theater, or LA Live you wanna head to, remember to check online itineraries for when your idols will perform.

While the entertainment venues are the most popular Downtown destinations, do not forget to check out the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the other signature buildings such as the Broad, City Hall, Bradbury Building, Convention Center, Mark Taper Forum, and more.

Whether it is for tours of Downtown or a Malibu wine tour exploring the Malibu Canyons – we are proud to be the top-rated provider of Los Angeles limousine services and have served the region for over twenty years with exclusive limousines. Call us 24/7 at (866)-319-LIMO in Los Angeles or wherever Southern California destination you may be.

5 Reasons Long Beach Is California’s Coolest Place

As the second largest city in LA County, Long Beach is unfortunately often overlooked by too many traveling to the region. But there are many reasons why taking an LA limo to Long Beach is a good idea.

With one of the largest ports in the world and home to one of the world’s largest aquariums, Long Beach is a place full of life and ready to be explored. Exploring the city by a Los Angeles limousine service or party bus rental makes it even better.

Why Long Beach?

Located 22 miles south of Los Angeles in LA County, it is the second-largest city in the county and the third-largest city in Southern California. With half a million residents, it is the fifth most populated city in the State of California. Already from the early 1900s, this city drew thousands of annual tourists to LAX who wanted to escape the cold weather and enjoy a vacation in a SoCal resort community.

All the way up until the 1960s, the city was known as the “Iowa by the Sea” for attracting large numbers of tourists from the American Midwest. And with more than eight miles of sandy beaches, the city still draws tourists until this day. It is located by the estuary of the LA River and by the San Pedro Bay, and limo clients visit the city for a variety of reasons. Wine tours are common in the region, and we often do limo pickups and drop-offs at the harbor. Many tourists also decide to book their LAX transportation, e.g. an LAX sedan, from LAX to Long Beach.

Because of its close proximity to both the cruise docks and Disneyland, many stay here for a night or two waiting for their cruise to depart or while visiting Disneyland. Furthermore, the city is also visited for its replica of Titanic, the Queen Mary which has been in the bay since 1969. The city is home to one of America’s largest aquariums: the Aquarium of the Pacific. From checking out the eateries and souvenir shops in idyllic Shoreline Village, enjoying a good time at the Pike’s Laughing Factory, or exploring Naples Island’s gorgeous canals – here are our top five reasons why Long Beach may just be the coolest place in the Golden State.

6. Film tours

A recent trend in LA and Long Beach has been to book cinematic limousine tours of the town. On these tours, you can ride with a Los Angeles limousine service to all your favorite film locales located in Long Beach. Few locals even know of all the great movie locations in Long Beach. Did you know Michelle’s home in American Pie (1999) is located at 3925 Cedar Ave? Jim’s (Patrick Swayze) home in Donnie Darko (2001) is located at 4252 Country Club Dr, while Long Beach Polytechnic High School is featured in American Beauty (1999).

3rd Street can be seen in the 2016 hit movie La La Land, while a lady falls and dies at the International Tower in Lethal Weapon (1987). St Mary’s Hospital appears in Heat (1995), while an airport sequence in Commando (1985) was filmed at Long Beach Airport. Despite LAX sedan services being more popular, we still have airport limo and sedan services oftentimes at Long Beach Airport. Long Beach City Hall is featured in Star Trek (2009), while the harbor appears in The Fast and the Furious (2001).

El Dorado Regional Park can be seen in the 1982 film Grease 2. Why not book an LA limo and check out the famous movie locations by limousine? Larger groups can be accommodated by a Hummer limo bus or party bus vehicle. Long Beach is also the location of the Cowboy Country Bar (3321 South St) where Thelma and Louise hang out with Brad Pitt in the 1991 classic.

For great movies with storylines set in Long Beach, check out Fire with Fire (2012) which stars 50 Cent, or Gone in 60 Seconds (1974). Both of these feature many sequences shot throughout Long Beach and are often visited by LA limo services. Call us today to reserve your own customized movie tours with a Los Angeles limousine service.

Queen Mary

A passenger at our Los Angeles limousine service recently told us about Queen Mary’s incredible cinematic history. Queen Mary has appeared in over a hundred television series and movies! While the cruise still was an operating cruise liner it appeared in the Frank Sinatra film Meet Danny Wilson (1952). Some movies with Queen Mary as its primary filming location include Death Cruise (1974), Intrepid (2000), and Adventures of the Queen (1975).

While it is featured as Titanic in the 1995 drama No Greater Love and SOS Titanic (1979), it is featured as itself in Assault on a Queen (1966). Clientele at the Los Angeles limousine service recognized the restaurant in the film Barton Fink (1991). The restaurant onboard Queen Mary is where Barton gets a call to leave. It is featured during crossings of the Atlantic in Dodsworth (1936), and it can be seen close to the end of the film Foreign Correspondent (1940).

It is the location where Taylor returns to America from Europe in the 1995 film The Elizabeth Taylor Story, while it’s a cruise used for a honeymoon in Treacherous Crossing (1992). Queen Mary is one of the most popular Long Beach limo and party bus destinations (see #1). Many tourists decide on staying at the Queen Mary while in town, and our LAX sedan service often transports clients from LAX to Queen Mary.

5. Naples Island

Naples Island, named after the Italian city, is famous for its many Italian-inspired canals, restaurants, and even street names. Getting a Los Angeles limousine service to Naples is particularly common for dating couples.

Picturesque Naples and its quaint beach community and canals are beloved excursions for LA limo and party bus passengers riding with us. This island is often explored on foot as the primary walkway which overlooks the harbor and marina, but can also be explored by a canal cruise.

At Gondola Getaway you can rent an authentic Venetian gondola tour of the Rivo Alto Canal encircling the island. In traditional Italian style, the tours offer cheeses, bread, salami, and more. Instead of our Malibu-, Temecula- or Santa Barbara wine tours, enjoy a bottle of wine and enjoy the sunset from the Naples canals! The tours of the Rivo Alto Canal last for approximately 1 hour and cost $75 per couple. Reservations in advance are recommended.

End the Long Beach date by visiting some of the great bars, nightclubs, and eateries in the area! Bar hopping is common by party bus for groups of friends. For the best Italian, check out Ragazzi or Domenico’s. Kelly’s Restaurant and the Legends Bar are two additional options. You can reach Naples Island from both ends of 2nd Street. This 0.25 sq. mi. island is easily explored on foot.

Christmas time is the most popular time of the year to visit by a Los Angeles limousine service. Make sure to experience Naples during Christmas time to see the decorated homes, boats, canals, and bridges. The artificial island was created in Alamitos Bay at the estuary of the San Gabriel River in the early 1900s. Besides the popular canal cruises, visiting Mother’s Beach for picnicking or recreational activities is also a popular pick for LA limo travelers.

Visiting Naples Plaza, La Bella Fontana di Napoli as well as Overlook Park is a must while visiting Naples. What could be more romantic than traveling Naples Island by a limo rented from a Los Angeles limousine service?

4. Shoreline Village

We have had customers as far as Malibu limousine clientele booking rides to Downtown Long Beach’s Shoreline Village. Head here with to family to enjoy the waterfront, more than thirty specialty stores, a nice lunch, or maybe even a ride in the merry-go-round. Many go here to picnic in Shoreline Park and take a stroll along the boardwalk. The 1906 carousel is a must-see, and many come here to also explore the many eateries, galleries, souvenir shops, and bars.

Some of our favorites here are the Yard House, which has more than 230 beers on tap to choose from, and the Tequila Jack’s offering over a hundred authentic Mexican tequila varietals. Ordering a party bus or limo for a beer crawl is popular. For great seafood along the seaside, check out Kings Fish House-Pine! We recently transferred European tourists here from LAX with the Los Angeles limousine service. For the best Greek cuisine and Greek salads, check out Ciro’s Greek Café on Shoreline Drive.

Other favorites include Parker’s Lighthouse, offering maybe Long Beach’ best seafood, and the Mexican-inspired Mardi Gras. Whether to see the boardwalk or go for a ride at the Pelican Pier Pavilion, rest assured that Shoreline Village has some of the best views of the Long Beach Harbor and city skylines.

For accommodation in the area, see the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel just a short walk from Shoreline Village. This New England-inspired coastal community is one of the city’s main tourist attractions. Consequentially, we often take tourists here with our LAX sedan- and LA limo services.

You can rent everything from bikes to sailboats. Head to the village’s Offshore Water Sports for some great boating. For a longer hike than the boardwalk, check out the Shoreline Pedestrian Path going from Shoreline Village along the seaside to Belmont Shore! To get to the trams from Shoreline Village, simply head up the staircase to the bridge over Shoreline Drive. Los Angeles limousine service customers must not forget to see the unique Tallship Californian while here!

3. The Pike

Another touristy Long Beach attraction, we’ve even had LAX sedan calls for people wanting to head to the Pike – the former amusement park zone of Long Beach. Originally known as The Walk of a Thousand Lights, this park opened in 1904 and has been home to an array of rollercoasters through the years.

Whether by LAX sedan or LA limo, many rent luxury vehicles when visiting The Pike. Although this historic carnival is closed, the Pike still draws many tourists to visit the Rainbow Harbor, maybe most known for its many great restaurants and eateries. As recently as a few days ago we transferred clients with an LAX sedan from LAX airport to The Pike. Tourists riding with an LA limo can head to the Pike for some of the best souvenirs and specialty shops.

How about taking the AquaBus to the Queen Mary? Departing from the Rainbow Harbor, the AquaBus tours are a great way to explore not only two of the city’s most famous landmarks but also the great Pacific. You’ll find many waterfront attractions by the Pike at Rainbow Harbor. Here you can visit the many retail shops or go dine at the famous Bubba Gump Shrimp Co! This restaurant is tremendously popular for LA limo and also LAX sedan services for tourists visiting Long Beach.

Other popular nearby eateries include L’Opera, 555 East, the Sky Room, and many more. Didn’t make it on the famous Malibu, Temecula, or Santa Barbara wine tours? Check out Gladstone’s Long Beach for fantastic oceanside dining and a great wine selection. Instead of limo wine tours to wine country, you can enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the ocean. How about staying the night in the Pike Center? Check out the Hyatt at the Pike!

The Pike is a happening place in town and we often have party bus rentals heading here. Other great options for accommodation are the Hilton Long Beach Hotel, the Varden A Boutique Hotel, the Westin Long Beach, and the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. For the best stand-up comedy the city has to offer, the Laugh Factory at the Pike is a fun place to spend the evening.

Order a party bus or larger Hummer limo and bring your friends along for a comedy night! Bar hopping is also popular for larger groups traveling by our party bus and LA limo vehicles. Call us at (866) 319-LIMO to reserve your Los Angeles limousine service.

2. Aquarium of the Pacific

Housing over 10,000 animals, the Aquarium of the Pacific is one of America’s largest aquariums and is visited by over 1.5 million people per year. Needless to say, it’s a tremendously popular destination for our Los Angeles limousine service and is much visited by tourists vacationing in Southern California.

It is part of the Rainbow Harbor and is showcasing nearly 600 species of ocean animals, particularly from the Pacific Ocean. It has welcomed over 13 million unique visitors since it was opened. Here you can explore the seventeen habitats and get to see the ocean wildlife of California, Hawaii, Guam, and elsewhere in the Pacific. The 140,000-gallon tank of sharks and other predators is a must-see.

There are various exhibits on the different Pacific regions, for example, one on Californian waters and one on the colder north with sea life from regions such as Alaska, Siberia, and northern Canada. Lorikeet Forest is an aviary with an array of tropical birds from Australia and Oceania. There is also a 3D movie screening for families with children. The predator tank with more than 150 species of sharks is another favorite for kids.

Wanna head to the seas on an ocean adventure? Try the 90-minute educational Ocean Experience tour onboard the Conqueror! There are many additional tour options, including the Behind-the-Scenes tours and the Animal Encounters Tour. It’s never been a more fun nor educational way to experience the life of the Pacific, from Japanese spider crabs to giant octopuses and leopard sharks.

When you’re ready for a drink, head next door to the Mai Tai. Their Hawaiian-inspired signature cocktail for only $4 makes it a popular stop for party bus beer crawls. It is a non-profit aquarium with 300 employees and over 600 volunteers. It is located right across the waters from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, as well as Queen Mary. Being in the heart of the Long Beach tourist scene, we often get LAX sedan calls to transfer tourists to the nearby area.

1. Queen Mary

The elegant vessel RMS Queen Mary is visited by more than a million people each year. It might also be the most popular LA limo destination in town. But why do people wanna see an old retired cruise ship? Well, it is one of a kind for once. Dating back to the early 1930s, it is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is a replica of Titanic.

People come here to learn at the guided tours, stay overnight at the hotel, and enjoy a nice meal or dinner. The glamorous ship has done over a thousand crossings of the Atlantic Ocean and was for many years the most luxurious vessel in the world. Finally being retired in the Long Beach Harbor in 1967, Queen Mary is the last remaining cruise ship of its time and an artistic gem. Stay overnight at the Hotel Queen Mary to enjoy the ship to the fullest.

Many tourists using our LAX sedan and LA limo services spend the night at the supposedly haunted ship. There are many great places to enjoy a glass of wine or dinner while overlooking the Pacific. We recently transported a group of friends with a Malibu party bus all the way to Long Beach just to enjoy the great lobster and view of the ocean from the Chelsea, said to offer the city’s best seafood. The halibut at the Promenade Café is another great choice, while Sit Winston does not only have the best ocean views but is said to have some of the best dishes in Long Beach.

For nightly entertainment and a delicious cocktail, check out the Observation Bar. There are more than ten available tours, including the Ghosts and Legends Tour, Behind-the-Scenes Walk, Haunted Encountered Tour, and more. There’s also an exhibit on British Princess Diana and venturing out on the deck is a must when visiting Queen Mary. Listening to the live jazz performances and hunting for ghosts (the ship is said to be haunted) are two popular attractions here for our LA and LAX sedan and limo customers.

Another nearby favorite is the Soviet submarine Scorpion, which also offers educational tours. To combine the best of Long Beach, catch the convenient nearby water taxi over to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Traveling to Long Beach by limo service is the best way to experience the city. Whether by a limo or LAX sedan, we can take you there!

Did you know Queen Mary Is One of America’s Most Haunted Places?

What Makes Long Beach Amazing

Like hiking in the great outdoors? Head to the 100+ acre El Dorado Nature Center! Looking for the best Long Beach beach? Visit Bluff Park! Searching for a place to stroll along the ocean? Long Beach Boardwalk might be your best bet. Wanna see some unique architecture? Why not take a Malibu party bus to the Walter Pyramid.

Other less visited places of interest are the Museum of Latin American Art, Rancho Las Alamitos, Los Cerritos Ranch House, the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, Soviet B-427 Museum, the Walter Pyramid, Long Beach Museum of Art, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Terminal Island, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Silverado Park, Point Vicente Lighthouse, the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and more.

So what makes Long Beach the best California city? 1) Stay a night at the historic Queen Mary, 2) Seeing sea creatures at one of America’s largest aquariums, 3) The great rollercoasters at the Pike, 4) Outstanding shopping in Shoreline Village, and lastly, 5) Exploring the canals on Naples Island.

Whether for a Los Angeles limousine service to visit Queen Mary or for a party bus night out in the city, contact us for your LA limo transportation today! We also offer top-rated Malibu- and Temecula wine tours, as well as LAX sedan service with price-match-guaranteed.

Hidden Tropical Paradise Outside The L.A. Coast

Just 26 miles across the sea from L.A. is where you find a tropical island paradise just waiting to be discovered. If you’ve ever listened to “26 Miles” by the Four Peps you may know what island we’re talking about, the magnificent Catalina Island.

Island intro

A beloved resort island for many Angelenos and visitors alike, the town of Avalon and Catalina Island have everything you could possibly be looking for? Looking to spend the night on a beach resort on a Pacific Island? How about trying out the great scuba diving while searching for the iconic orange Garibaldi? How does an inland safari trip sound, with possibilities of various wildlife sightings, including the island buffalo, bald eagles, and if you’re lucky, even the threatened endemic Catalina Island Fox, which is found nowhere else on Earth.

Besides all the great adventures where you get the opportunity to explore the island’s nature and wildlife, the town of Avalon is home to many top-rated restaurants, bars, cafes, neighborhood stores, and more. A visit to Catalina is never complete without a bike rental to explore Avalon and surrounding areas by bike or even golf cart.

From beaching, going on a submarine trip, helicopter fights, skydiving, shopping, and much more, Catalina is definitely the California Channel Island that has it all. While many visit the island from cruise ships docking here on their way to Mexico, the island is easiest visited by one of the many ferries leaving from San Pedro, Long Beach, Dana Point, and elsewhere. Another trending activity has been to fly out to the island’s Airport-in-the-Sky from local airports such as the Camarillo Airport.

Great Dining & Drinking

Considering the island’s small population, Catalina is home to an array of great restaurants. Whether you are into seafood, Mexican, French, or Italian food, there’s always an option in Avalon. For the LA- and Malibu limousine clientele looking for a romantic dining experience, we often recommend the Landing Bar and Grill, or Steve’s Steakhouse.

The Spanish architecture and great Mexican food make the Landing Bar and Grill a great place to dine. This kind of secluded restaurant overlooks Avalon Bay and may be the island’s most romantic restaurant. Steve’s Steakhouse is located upstairs away from the promenade, but also overlooking the bay. Here you can try out the signature Catalina Swordfish, the Catalina Shrimp, or their awesome slowly cooked BBQ ribs. The stunning ocean views make for a romantic night at Steve’s Steakhouse.

Looking for another Catalina special? Check out the Catalina Buffalo Burger at Eric’s on the Pier. Located on the Green Pier, Eric’s has been an LA and LAX sedan service favorite since the early 1920s. Searching for great Avalon seafood? There are many good picks, but we would like to recommend either the Lobster Trap or Bluewater Avalon for seafood. Both restaurants have the catch of the day and a great variety of seafood dishes. The patio at Bluewater Avalon overlooks the Avalon Harbor and the place is also known for its impressive cocktails and craft beer menu.

Many heads to the Lobster Trap for great lobster, draft beer, and live entertainment during weekends. Wanna dine by maybe the most gorgeous island beach? Descanso Beach Club is not just situated on its own beach but has a bigger menu offering everything from burgers to salads, and seafood. Make sure to try the iconic Buffalo Milk for the island’s signature cocktail.

For the finest island dining, head to the spectacular Catalina Country Club. Once a training clubhouse for the Chicago Cubs, this historic 1921 piece of art is a great pick for people looking for a nice meal or drink. Looking for a less expensive dining choice? The Casino Dock Cafe is a cheap pick, but has beautiful views of the Pacific and offers live music during the summer months.

Didn’t make it on a Santa Barbara wine tour? Let’s head to CC Galagher on the Taste of Catalina Food Tours. More into a beer crawl with friends? Try out the locally brewed craft beers at the Catalina Island Brew House. Other bar picks include the Chi Chi Club, Catalina’s only nightclub, and the Hawaiian-style Luau Larry’s on the promenade. The oldest bar is the Marlin Club, a favorite amongst locals, as well as the J.L.’s Locker Room.

Looking to eat and have drinks at the same place? The Avalon Grille offers great burgers and beer. Another choice could be the Sandtrap, directly across the street from the Island Golf Course a little bit inland in Avalon. Here you can enjoy inexpensive but delicious Mexican cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere and best of all, the Sandtrap has a full bar. Alternatively, head to the Catalina Country Club for a late-night drink or try out the various cocktails at Bluewater Avalon or Descanso Beach Club.

Fun Excursions & Activities

Because of its many visitors and tourists, there is always an activity to sign up for on the island. Whether you are into seeing wildlife, exploring the island, going on a submarine ride, or signing up for a helicopter tour – the options are truly endless on Catalina.

Does golfing in a gorgeous island canyon sound interesting? How about bodysurfing in the Pacific on your own secluded beach? Or how about finally trying out jet-skiing? The primary form of transportation on the island is golf carts with a limited number of cars allowed on the island itself. In other words, there is no Los Angeles party bus that can be called for a night of barhopping. But renting an electric bike, paddling bike for two, or an iconic golf cart are definitely the best ways to explore the town of Avalon and beyond.

Among the activities we often recommend are the Cape Canyon excursion, a four-wheel ride through Catalina’s outback wilderness areas, and the Undersea Tour in the Avalon Harbor to see the native underwater ocean life. The Zip Line Eco Tour, which takes you on a zip-line ride over Descanso Canyon and lands by Descanso Beach is also a popular activity. The night ride on the Flying Fish Boat Trip is a unique experience worth looking into. The Behind the Scenes Tour at the island’s signature Casino is a must-see, and the tour also includes visits to the Catalina Island Museum where you can learn more about the island’s intriguing history.

Wanna try out scuba diving? Check out the Sea Trek Undersea Adventure and Snuba. We’ve also transferred numerous LA limo renters who take their professional scuba diving courses on the other side of the island – in the community of Two Harbors, CA. While Two Harbors definitely is more remote than its much bigger counterpart to the east, Two Harbors has a natural feel to it and you’ll have a bigger chance of observing unique wildlife and exploring the great outdoors.

For dining in Two Harbors, look into the Harbor Reef Restaurant. For accommodation, check out the Banning House Lodge or one of the beach cottages for rent! There are also various options for cabin rentals and various campground spots.

While back in Avalon, remember to always obtain a complimentary explorer’s permit and up-to-date maps and information about local wildlife. Permits for hiking and biking in the outback are handed out at the Conservancy Office on Clarissa Avenue. After the permits are in place, venture out for an adventure in Catalina’s outback! Go snorkeling by the island’s greatest snorkeling spots – the Lover’s Cove Marine Preserve or Casino Point Marine Park. Snorkeling gear can be bought at Catalina Divers Supply, rented at Catalina Snorkeling Adventures, or you can venture out on the ocean on a snorkeling trip with Joe’s Rent-a-Boat at the Green Pier. For snorkeling gear on the other side of the island, check out the West End Dive Center in Two Harbors, which also offers kayak rentals.

We’ve had so many LA and Malibu limousine people riding with us telling us about their best experiences on the island. From date massages at the Avalon Massage Therapy to going on an adventure with the Safari Bus looking for animals. Some of the best dates are on our Santa Barbara and Malibu wine tours, so why not try out some unique wine-tasting on the island? Rusack Family’s Santa Catalina Island Vineyards isn’t just gorgeous, but their wine varietals are amazing. Catalina is packed with activities for the whole family. Start planning your island excursions today!

Unmatched Nature & Accommodation

With more than 88 percent of the island’s total area being administrated by the Catalina Island Conservancy, there is a lot of nature to explore on Santa Catalina. Many renting LA limo transfers from us have told us about sighting the endemic Channel Island Fox, a species found nowhere else on the planet.

Other animals include the Island buffalo, bald eagles, snakes, a variety of birds, and more. On the submarine tour, you can explore the surrounding oceans and also get a glimpse of the iconic orange Garibaldi fish.

Did you know there are over 140 species of fauna and flora here found nowhere else on Earth? Whether you rent a bike to explore the outback by yourself, or if you decide on a safari tour or maybe an inland Jeep ride, exploring Catalina’s nature is a must. We recently asked a few people calling the LAX sedan service wanting a ride to the Catalina Express terminal in San Pedro: “Why straight from the airport? Any events coming up?”. The answer was: “No special events, just looking forward to some relaxing days of fishing and enjoying the weather!” A tour of the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden is a must-do activity while on Catalina.

While many travel to Catalina just for the day, staying overnight in one of the uniquely Avalon hotels are absolutely worth it, plus you’ll get to experience the island’s sunsets, nightly activities, and events, as well as the gorgeous sunrise and early mornings.

Staying overnight

We have several recommendations for accommodation on the island. If you’d like to stay close to the ocean, look into Hotel Vista del Mar right by the beach. How about a romantic location by the pier? Check out the Hotel Villa Portofino. Prefer ocean-views? Hotel Vista Del Mar might be the hotel for you. Other great options include Aurora Hotel, Hermosa Hotel, Hotel Metropole, and Hotel Avalon. Wanna stay in William Wrighley’s (former owner of the island) former vacation home with gorgeous views of Avalon? The Inn on Mt. Ada might just be the most beautiful hotel on the island.

As an alternative to a Santa Barbara wine tour, go wine-tasting at some of the beautiful hotels with balcony views of Avalon sunsets and the Pacific Ocean. For inexpensive options of accommodation, see Hotel Catalina, Zane Grey, or one of the many great campgrounds, e.g. the Hermit Gulch Campground.

Are you looking for a romantic island getaway to the Island of Romance with your significant other? Or are you looking for a fun excursion for the whole family? Or maybe a few days to the island with friends to explore the various bars and drinking venues? Catalina has it all. Not going to Catalina? Check out our exclusive Malibu wine tours or our beer crawl options in Hollywood. We have a vehicle to fit every need for transportation – whether you need a Los Angeles party bus for twenty friends, or you need a simple sedan for yourself to get to/from the airport.

From sedans, SUVs, stretch limousines, Hummer limos, and party buses, we have Southern California’s largest selection of luxurious vehicles and also offer an exclusive price-match-guarantee for all our new and returning clients. For your transportation to Catalina Island, contact the ferry companies (Catalina Express or Catalina Flyer), or the Island Express Helicopter Service for a helicopter ride to the Airport-in-the-Sky.

Your Guide To Balboa Island

Often overlooked for the Channel Islands and other larger and more visited Californian islands, Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach are two places anyone in SoCal should visit at least once.

Even if you are a tourist spending a few days in the Greater L.A. Area, a visit to Balboa Island can be a rewarding side-trip.

What is Balboa?

Named after Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, this resort island has endless options for fun water activities, great sightseeing, or just experiencing the island atmosphere and natural beauty. You can visit the island by ferry or by driving on Jamboree Road, or take the ferry from Balboa Peninsula (Balboa Island Ferry). As the island is best experienced on foot and has limited street parking for visitors, we always recommend that clients travel here by the affordable $1 ferries instead of driving onto the island itself.

One of Balboa’s main attractions is understandably the amazing architecture of the many beautiful little cottages found here. Now multimillion-dollar homes and vacation homes, it is funny to think that these cottages once sold for under $300 in the 1920s! Balboa Peninsula, which was created by a mistake in the early 1930s, is now home to some of the best beaches in Orange County as well as the Balboa Pavilion & Fun Zone.

Whether do dine in one of the great restaurants, stroll down the quaint tiny roads, check out the famous landmarks, lay on the beach, rent a beach house, or any other reason for visiting Balboa – contact us for your limo transportation today. Many of our clients love to go here for recreational activities such as kayaking, surfing, jet-skiing, whale-watching, and much, much more. Along the island’s main street, Marine Avenue, people come to window-shop and check out the cool little stores, cafés, and bars.

Do not forget to try out the island’s signature Balboa Bar ice cream and shave ice! Balboa has one of the highest population densities in the country, even higher than San Francisco, and has some of the most expensive real estate prices – real estate prices are even higher than in Manhattan!

What can I do on Balboa?

The options for activities at Balboa are endless. You can for instance go parasailing over the Pacific with Balboa Parasail or jet-skiing with Balboa Water Sports. Another favorite among many renting an LA limo service is to head here for one of the great whale-watching excursions. Companies such as Davey’s Locker Sportfishing & Whale Watching and Balboa Newport Landing Whale Watching offer great whale-watching excursions from Newport Harbor.

Want to rent a boat, head to Duffy Boat Rental! Prefer a chauffeured boat for an ocean adventure? Check out Newport Coastal Adventure. And for paddling or kayaking, head to the Island Paddle Board or Balboa Surf & Style.

Maybe the most popular for those traveling with children is to visit the Fun Zone on the Balboa Peninsula. The Balboa Fun Zone is home to several rollercoaster rides, cotton candy vendors, and everything else you’d find at a carnival.

The nearby ExplorOcean museum is a great educational experience for children as well as adults. One of the island’s many famous landmarks is the St. John Vianney Chapel, which is located on the main street, Marine Avenue. This beautiful tiny chapel is a charming architectural piece of art.

Another popular activity for families is to pay a visit to Our Gang’s General Store to check out the unique toys, as well as the Marina Park playground. We transfer not only a lot of LAX sedan customers to Balboa, but because of its close proximity to the John Wayne Airport also a significant amount of people from John Wayne.

Landmarks & Attractions

A landmark worth checking out is the Balboa Pavilion. Constructed in 1906, the Pavilion is a California Historical Landmark and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is currently functioning as the terminal for passenger- and whale-watching cruises.

While on the Balboa Peninsula, grab a bite at the original O.C. Ruby’s Diner on the Balboa Pier! Also on the peninsula is the famous Crab Cooker, a favorite for many who enjoy seafood. Established in the early 1950s, it has been ranked as one of the world’s best restaurants by Venture Magazine and has also been featured in the television series The O.C., where the restaurant is referred to as the Crab Shack.

To see today’s fresh seafood being unloaded from the dock, head to the Dory Fish Market, a historical landmark dating back to the early 1890s! For a historic landmark, many Los Angeles limousine riders have talked about the Lovell Beach House as the most iconic Balboa house.

More interested in beaching, surfing, and other ocean activities? The Wedge on the peninsula is a tremendously popular surfing spot, while all of the peninsulae is recognized for its pristine beaches. Didn’t make it on a Malibu wine tour? Check out the Balboa Island Wine Walk! Two 1920s landmarks worth checking out include the Balboa Theater and the Balboa Inn.

Where do I stay?

Wanna spend the night here but cannot afford a vacation home rental? You are not alone! While there are no hotels on the island per se, there are numerous hotels in surrounding areas, including on the Balboa Peninsula. Here many prefer staying at the Balboa Fun Zone to ride the Ferris wheel and other rides. There are also many eateries, cafés, and souvenir shops in the Fun Zone area.

At the nearby Newport Harbor Nautical Museum you can see exhibits on the Pacific Ocean and California waters. You can for instance see ship models dating to the late 1790s, or check out the tanks with various native species found in the waters off California. Two nearby hotels worth checking out if you are looking for accommodation are the Island Hotel and the Newport Beach Marriot Hotel & Spa.

Looking for a snack, drink, or restaurant? Head to Sugar & Spice for the original Balboa Bar chocolate ice cream! Disappointed you never made the Malibu wine tour? Let’s head to Basilic for a delicious meal and great red wine to accompany the steak, turkey, or dish of choice. For a delicious breakfast, get a Los Angeles limousine and head to Wilma’s Patio for a great egg- or omelet dish.

Looking for a place to enjoy an evening cocktail? Head to the Village Inn for great live entertainment and a drink of choice. Remember to go by Dad’s Donut & Bakery to pick up a delicious chocolate banana to bring home.

Island of Celebrities

With its luxury housing and secluded character, many celebrities have found their home on Balboa. While Chuck Norris once owned a restaurant here, John Wayne bodysurfed here during summers. Visitors include everyone from Frank Sinatra, Richard Nixon, as well as Nancy- and Ronald Reagan.

LA limo service clients have made us aware of the many movies filmed here, including Shadows (1922), To Have and Have Not (1944), The Breaking Point (1950), and many more.

Whether you are looking for an LAX sedan to get here from the airport, or maybe a party bus to get into LA from Balboa, we can help you! On Balboa, don’t forget to check out the outstanding two-mile Island Boardwalk to see the boat parade and scenic views.

For art lovers, the Balboa Island Artwalk is an annual happening drawing over a hundred artists for live music, painting exhibits, custom-made jewelry, and much more. For a signature, Balboa shopping experience, see the selection of unique oil products and more at Olive Oil & Beyond, the ideal place to find gifts for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day.

With just 0.2 square miles and about 3,000 inhabitants, Balboa is a small island that is easy to navigate, discover, and enjoy! Bon voyage!

4 Most Visited Tourist-Attractions in SoCal

As the top-rated luxury transportation company in Southern California, we transport thousands of tourists on a yearly basis. With more than 14 million foreign visitors per year, the City of Angels has one of the world’s largest numbers of tourists.

For us locals, it is easy to forget all the great landmarks and activities that signify the Greater L.A. Area. We have listened to all the tourists and visitors riding with our services. Here are our customer’s most popular tourist attractions in the city.

4. Sunset Strip

Just making up 1.7 miles of Sunset Boulevard, the Sunset Strip with its flashing neon signs and billboards is one of the most popular LA limo destinations. Besides being the place with the highest density of rock clubs in America, Sunset is also famous for its many rock venues, shops, and nightclubs. Some of the most popular places to visit here include the Viper Room, Whisky A-Go-Go as well as the Rainbow Bar & Grill.

The Viper Room is one of the most famous nightclubs in town, previously run by Johnny Depp and the location of River Phoenix’s death. Marilyn Monroe went on blind dates at the Rainbow Bar, a place where also Guns N’Roses regularly had concerts. Jimi Hendrix performed regularly at the Whisky-A-Go-Go.

Other popular places here include the Sunset Plaza, famous for its European stores and restaurant, as well as the Sunset Tower Hotel and the Standard Hollywood. Famous for its gigantic billboards, it’s not seldom that tourists book an LAX airport sedan just to head to the Sunset Strip to see the billboards. Come to the Sunset Strip to people-watch, head out to the bars, or party all night long. The House of Blues, the Comedy Store, and the Roxy are additional key attractions on the Sunset Strip.

3. Hollywood

Of tourists utilizing our Los Angeles limo service, Hollywood is an incredibly popular destination for various reasons. Besides famous landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign, Hollywood is also the largest hub for popular culture in the world with film studios and numerous musical performances throughout the year.

Hollywood is also home to some of the greatest nightlife in the city, and many visit the area with limos to skip the hassle of finding a designated driver, deal with traffic, and struggle with finding parking. Having a chauffeured luxury vehicle at hand makes it also significantly easier to go club- or bar hopping to various places throughout the city. Why stay confined to one area, when some of the most happening places are spread throughout the city. Many also decide to order buses to go out on town, for instance, locals ordering a Calabasas party bus to head partying in Hollywood is a common thing. What’s better than drinking and dancing in a bus on your way to the clubs!?

Many have called our representatives and asked about opening times for clubs in L.A. and complain about the nightlife ending early. It is a common misbelief that the nightlife ends at either 2 am or 4 am. That is not true. Avalon Hollywood closes for instance at 5 am on Fridays and not till 8 am on Saturdays, while Downtown’s Exchange L.A. closes at 6 am on Saturdays. And with limousines or party buses of your choice, the party in Hollywood ends when you want it to.

2. Santa Monica

Third Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Beach and Pier are some of the most iconic L.A. landmarks and attractions. Many come to the Third Street Promenade to experience some of the city’s best shopping. Other Santa Monica attractions include the Pier Aquarium, Muscle Beach, the Museum of Flying, the Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome, and many more.

At the Third Street Promenade is for example where you’ll find one of the region’s most popular shopping malls: Santa Monica Place just a few blocks from the beach. After shopping at the promenade, head down 3rd Street Promenade until you reach Santa Monica Beach. This is where you’ll find the famous pier and its amusement park, the Pacific Park. Along the seaside are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, and more.

Just the other day we serviced clients with a Calabasas party bus to head from Calabasas to Santa Monica Beach in style. After partying their way down, without the worry of traffic and parking, they arrived in Santa Monica and biked to nearby Venice Beach to enjoy a locally crafted beer at one of the many beachside restaurants. Prefer wine tasting? Book an L.A.- or Malibu wine tour to experience the best of Southern California wines.

1. Universal Studios & Disneyland

Disneyland in Anaheim is the 7th most visited tourist attraction in the United States and one of the most visited places by our limousines. We even often have customers booking our LAX airport sedan services to head directly to Disneyland from the airports! With more than 16.1 million visitors per year, Disneyland is California’s most visited attraction and a must for anyone visiting Southern California.

Yet another hugely popular amusement park visited by our Los Angeles limo service is Universal Studios and adjacent Universal CityWalk. Here people come to learn about the movie filming at the Universal studio tours, enjoy the cool rides, or stroll along the Universal CityWalk next door to explore the great shopping and restaurants found along this famous street.

Want something faster-going? Six Flags Magic Mountain is a 260-acre amusement park with the highest number of rollercoasters in the United States. Rides such as Viper and Goliath are some of the fastest rollercoasters in the world. Go for one of America’s quickest roller coasters, followed up by a beer and dinner at one of the park’s many restaurants and cafes.

Prefer something for the smaller kids? The younger crowd usually falls in love with Knott’s Berry Farm, a smaller and less crowded amusement park. Many LA limo clients also head south to Orange County and visit North America’s biggest indoor water park, the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove.

Other popular amusement parks for grownups and kids alike include Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, the Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad, SeaWorld San Diego, Santa Monica’s Pacific Park, Knott’s Soak City in Buena Park, Adventure Park in Anaheim, Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach, and many, many more. Many of the smaller parks are less crowded with fewer lines and oftentimes more affordable.

What is your favorite L.A. landmark? Iconic L.A. landmarks that didn’t make our list include Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, the Getty Museum, L. A. County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Exposition Park, Olvera Street, Venice, Staples Center, Madame Tussauds Hollywood, the Hollywood Bowl, the Grammy Museum and many, many more attractions and landmarks found throughout the larger LA Area.