Quote Originally Posted by miatara View Post
As for our time in LA and possibly SF, is there any advice on some things to do which may not neccessarily be the 'popular' or 'usual' things to do, as I've researched quite a lot on the popular websites etc. Specifically San Francisco actually as we already have a number of things planned for LA. We are genuinely up for anything, as long as its interesting/fun or hopefully both. Also bear in mind our age, so no farmers markets!
Searching on websites will not help you find those gems which are not 'popular' or 'usual'. The very fact that they are on the www makes them popular. If you are 'up for anything' may I suggest that you leave both your route and your daily destinations flexible, and follow those signs you see, and which look interesting to you. You never know what you will find. But be equipped with good maps of the area - do not rely on digital mapping alone.

And of course, talk to the locals. I cannot begin to list the out-of-the-way places I have been, which were suggested to me by a ranger or local resident.