1newf1not Posted September 17, 2007 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2007 HI!!! We want to get a tour the day before the Cruise. We arrive at 12 noon... and I have just spent over an hour googling....they only thing I found was A tour from MArriot near LAX...5 hours $49..but they won't take us to Long Beach...so...they will drop us off at Union Station? Eek...kinda a pain. Anyone know of a private? Or smaller bus? Or taxi service that will give us both a drive and TOUR? We don't need a crazy tour...but we want to see STUFF ;) Thanks ..yet...again.... we are renting a car after the crusie for a trip to Universal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted September 18, 2007 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Did you try Grayline (or Greyline) tours? I have to believe there are tons and tons of LA tours? Maybe advance google with "Long Beach" and not Los Angeles. (I've got too many windows open right now -- actually doing some word processing and other work at the same time -- else I would give you better links). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigal Posted September 18, 2007 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2007 If you are open to renting a car before the cruise, check out both of these threads. Some car rental companies let you pick up a car at LAX and drop it off at the pier. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=511653&highlight=driving http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=567043 Curt Jerome Wild researched and wrote these himself, and having lived in the area myself for several years I think they are perfect for those with a day or two if you are willing to drive yourself. You might also start a new thread titled "Curt!! Help me please!" and then ask specific questions. BTW - I don't work for Curt....In fact I've never met him, but we joke around in the Floataway Lounge and he is very knowledgeable about the LA area. Good luck and have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1newf1not Posted September 18, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Well...we were GOING to rent a car...but we thought WOW there has to be a shuttle that will bring us to the hotel.....after a tour of some kind? Hmmm I have already called a few places I found on line...but I haven't given up yet!!! Thanks for the help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted September 19, 2007 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2007 There are tours you can get that will go round trip to LA sights from various LAX airport area hotels, but I know of none that will pick you up at LAX and drop you in the port area. If you want to do this, suggest you change your hotel to the LAX area, do your tour, then take a cab or shuttle to the port the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted September 19, 2007 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Splinter, that to me also looks like the best plan for them. Our So Calif is so large, that unless one has a few days, pretty hard to see alot in 1 day, considering driving time, traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1newf1not Posted September 23, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks everyone!! We have changed our minds sooo much on this ...BUT I think we are going to stick with the LAX hotel area instead of heading on down to the cruise area....that way ...we can get tours that will return us to the hotel and we can shuttle it down to the boat in the AM. Thanks again... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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