How do you truly get the best Valentine's weekend experience when visiting Los Angeles, California? Down town Los Angeles, Ca features a myriad of arts and culture attractions – a world class romantic destination. After catching the sights attend the 53rd Grammy Awards ceremony hosted at the Staples Center on Sunday, February 13, 2011, catch the excitement!
Los Angeles Tourist Attractions
Spend your Valentine's Day week end getaway taking in the sights – or make it a couple of weeks. Some sights to visit are Disneyland, the Farmers Market and the Grove, Getty Center, Getty Villa Malibu, Hollywood Museum, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art, Paramount Pictures, The Queen Mary at Long Beach Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, Rodeo Drive, The Santa Monica Pier, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios and Venice Boardwalk.
53rd Grammy Music Awards 2011
Neil Portnow, President Chief Executive Officer of The Recording Academy, says, "This year's nominations are a true reflection of an exceptional and talented community of music makers that embody some of the highest levels of excellence and artistry in their respective fields." Neil Portnow, President Chief Executive Officer of The Recording Academy.[5]
2011 Grammy Music Award Nominees
Rapper Eminem was the lead nominee, listed in ten Grammy Award categories. One of the Grammy nominees, Justin Roberts, kids musician is "somewhat in the position of the token Welsh art film up for best picture at the Oscars -- which makes rooting for him all the more pleasurable," said Chicago musician Robbie Fulks.[2] See complete list at Grammy.com[5]
Los Angeles Hotels and Restaurants
On your Valentine's Day week-end, wine and dine in romantic luxury at Los Angeles hotels along Wilshire boulevard. Experience the life of the stars and book the honeymoon suite at one of Los Angeles exquisite hotels such as the Beverly Hilton, the Beverly Wilshire, the Beverly Hills Hotel or The Peninsula.
Things To Do - Walking in Los Angeles
Andrew McCredie, at the Vancouver Sun reports “What about just walking in L.A.? ...one of the most diverse, interesting and delicious trips is all contained within just one square kilo-metre between downtown L.A. and Beverly Hills.”[3]
Weather in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is noted for its moderate Mediterranean climate. Weather in Los Angeles, California in February hovers around 57.6°F (14.2°C) on average. Expected highs would be about 69.6°F (20.89°C) and lows may reach 50.3°F (10.17°C).
Los Angeles, Ca Travel Tips
If you decide to travel to down town Los Angeles, "Creative Capital of the World" here are a few travel tips to help make your stay more pleasurable.
Public Transportation
The Staples Centre in down town Los Angeles can be reached by the environmentally friendly Metro Rail Blue line which travels underground to Pico station. Pico Station is within two minutes of Staples Centre.
Travel by Car in California
If you wish to travel by car, Staples Centre has car parks located nearby along Flower – Figuero corridor and the 8th - 9th Street corridors. Reaching the Staples Centre from out of town on Highway I 110 it is best to take the 9th /Olympic or Adams Boulevard exit. If you approach Los Angeles on Highway I 10 then exit at Hoover Street or the Los Angeles - 17th Street exit.
Staples Centre Parking Spaces
The Staples Centre provides 3,300 parking spots in its lot for those who prepay for parking or arrive early enough for a spot. In the surrounding neighborhood private lots provide an additional 16,000 paid spots. These are within a seven to ten minute wake of the Staples Centre.
Los Angeles Romance
Experience a beach getaway, stroll through urban gardens, luxuriate in a champagne spa baths for two at a Los Angeles hotel or perhaps take a brunch cruise before heading off to the 53rd Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 13 . Create “Picture perfect memories” as sung in the romantic song Need You Now by Lady Antebellum (nominated for six Grammy Awards).[4]
Interested in other memorable Valentine's Day activities? Read about how to plan a Valentine's Day to remember on suite101.com.
Part 1 Express Your Love This Valentines Day and Forever
Part 2 Valentine's Day Activities for Your Children and their Babysitter
Part 3 2011 Grammy Music Award Romantic Week End Break
Part 4 Watson Computer Challenges Jeopardy! Game Show Champions
Sources
1 "53rd GRAMMY Awards Slated For Feb. 13, 2011 Music's Biggest Night will air live from Staples Center on CBS". GRAMMY.com. The Recording Academy. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
2. Caro, Mark (December 16, 2010). "Boy wonder: Justin Roberts nominated for Grammy". Chicago Tribune Retrieved 2010-12-18.
3. McCredie, Andrew (December 16, 2010). "Another urban legend bites the dust - you can walk in L.A. The best way to experience everything Museum Row has to offer is to the leave the car behind and tackle the area on foot". Postmedia News. Postmedia Network Inc. Canada.com.3. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
4. "Need You Now - Lady Antebellum". Lady Antebellum. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
5. "News Release. The Recording Academy Announces 2011 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees" (pdf). Grammy.com. The Recording Academy. September 28, 2010.Retrieved 2010-12-18.
6. Swash, Rosie; and agencies (December 2, 2010). "Eminem leads Grammys 2011 with 10 nominations". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
