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30 Sep 20, 06:24 PM |
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A Guest at All-Stars
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Thinking about a trip in April
I would like to take my family which is me, husband and 3 kids (13,7,6) on a trip to california. My two boys have ASD so was thinking it would be good to have a villa or something similar like they have in Orlando. We will have about 12 days on this trip thinking we would need to visit Disney thinking 3 days. My kids love swimming and playparks and running wild. Is there somewhere in L.A that would suit our needs or would it be best to stay outside. Any help or advice would be brilliant.
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30 Sep 20, 10:24 PM |
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I am not really sure on this one.. and I am a big fan of the West Coast.
Traditionally, the West Coast is very much multi centre as things are so spread out between SFO and San Diego. LA is big (huge), spread out, congested and busy. I will step outside the box and suggest San Diego. It is quieter, generally nicer, spread out, less crowded and has some really good beaches. In San Diego itself, you have... Seaworld Balboa Park with its museums. San Diego Zoo USS Midway Kansas City bar and grill (Top gun) Harbour trips (very interesting). Beaches Horse riding The Mexican Border on the beach. If you want to travel 40 miles. Legoland at Carlsbad La Jolla Scripps aquarium. You are welcome to look at the tail end of the trip report in my signature. I am sure that ‘Aims’ sticky will help.. as undoubtably will San Diego resident ‘Aims‘ herself if you ask. A look at a Gosandiego7 Card will give a comprehensive list of the sights on offer. Hoping this helps and it was forwarded with consideration to your two lads and ASD.
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30 Sep 20, 11:58 PM |
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Join Date: May 17
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Also not an expert on vacation rentals but with the cost of property in California I think anything resembling an Orlando villa would be very expensive in the LA area.
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1 Oct 20, 08:13 AM |
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Airbnb or home away would be a starting point
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1 Oct 20, 09:07 AM |
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VIP Dibber
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Holidaylettings .co.uk (a part of the much larger Expedia) have worked very well for us in Anaheim, San Diego, Davenport and Kissimmee.
Importantly, they have worked well when minor snags have occurred.
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1 Oct 20, 09:29 AM |
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Join Date: Mar 04
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I will just mention it as I don’t think anyone else has yet: Disneyland isn’t in LA.
It’s in Anaheim and there are vacation home rentals but you won’t, unfortunately, find villas of the size and scope in Orlando (if at all, I’ve never looked too closely as way outside my budget). Given what you’re after, I wonder if a different destination might be better? Also I would be concerned at this point about future restrictions in California impacting your enjoyment. It’s a long way to go and the jetlag is tougher than the East Coast, it would be a shame if parks were operating at very reduced hours / shows and attractions closed / water parks not yet open etc?
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1 Oct 20, 09:33 AM |
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Join Date: Mar 04
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But an area I would suggest if you’re locked into doing it is Sunset Beach. It’s a five minute drive to Huntington Beach (Hollister and Surfing fame!), half an hour easy drive to Disneyland (surface streets avoiding the freeways).
It’s a residential area on a beach, it didn’t have the feel of a tourist area but there were restaurants here and there (no chains) but it was significantly cheaper than everywhere else I found. |
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1 Oct 20, 05:12 PM |
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Join Date: Jan 19
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Thanks for your advice. I realise that Disney is not in L.A but thought it was close by. I dunno i keep looking at all the youtube videos about roadtrips etc but don't think my boys would cope with all the driving and dh likes a base. I am going to wait and see what happens with the pandemic if i don't go this year it is defo on my list for future trips. I think San Diego sounds fab
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1 Oct 20, 06:20 PM |
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Join Date: Mar 04
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Depending on where you stay in LA and how bad the traffic is it can take two hours to get to Disneyland 😮
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