- Submitted by Valorie McLain
My son, Nick and I decided to take a quick trip to the California Coast so he could get a glimpse, up close and personal, of the surfer life.
We flew into LAX and decided to stay at Sheraton Gateway - a nice hotel, convenient to the airport, with a complimentary airport shuttle for guests. After arriving, we were hungry but too tired to venture out to find food so late at night. Room service to the rescue!
The next morning we contemplated taking a
guided tour of the city or
renting a car and driving up the coast. We decided, instead, to be
economical and take the Ocean Express shuttle, which makes several stops
in the local area, to Manhattan Beach. Here we were able to see local
shops and restaurants, a volleyball match, surfers in action and a
school of dolphins! It was a little too early for lunch, so we found a
great little shop along the street for a quick bite to eat before
heading back to the hotel to pack up to head home.
Although this was a very short visit, we enjoyed seeing the area and
plan to return in the not-too-distant future. Nick is thinking he may
just live in Sunny California one of these days!
Be sure to check out the video clip below of the surfers. :-)
Be sure to check out the video clip below of the surfers. :-)
