Did not get to trun due to early travel. Got to airport on time but almost missed the flight due to not getting the baby added to the ticket (unable to do on phone/chat support, eventully staff at airport got it sorted out after they had to make some phone calls).
Got to LA and picked up rental cars (two cars easier than finding something that would fit 8 plus luggage). Headed straight to In n Out for lunch then explored Santa Monica beach and the pier. I climbed a rope at muscle beach. I've been meaning to try out my climbing skills that I used to be good at a long time ago, was able to make it to the top but just barely and using my legs (will need some serious work to get back to arms only).
Next, made it to hotel ok, a Marriott property called the Burton House which used to be a Residence Inn. Located in Beverly Hills so great location, not super fancy, but more than decent. Expensive parking but I guess average for the area. Great view from the rooms which were across from each other.
After a little bit of relaxing, went to Hollywood to see walk of fame and the famous Chinese Theater. Met up with Jessica's cousin's daughter or lives in the area. So yes, it is very touristy but if you only have a couple of days and first time here, good to hit these spots. For dinner, we tried heading over to The Grove market, but as it got later and had trouble deciding what to get, missed our window as things closed at 9:00. Andy and Jacob did score some pizza, and Aubrey had some sort of pickle sandwich thing.
Headed back to hotel and ended up walking across the street to gas station store and bought sandwiches and some snacks for the room, so that was dinner.
Tomorrow we head up to Universal and plan to meet up with my brother and his family and also later with Jessica's cousin and her husband and also Taylor.
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