Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!
I am located in Ontario, very close to Upland so I’m about an hour’s drive from the heart of the action in downtown LA. I guess technically I’m in what is called the “Inland Empire”, but I figure I’m still close enough to consider it still part of the greater, greater LA Metro area.
So far I have made trip down to San Diego for a concert, didn’t do any real sightseeing so I definitely need to go back and spend some time. I have stopped in and checked out Dana Point and it was very cool! Last weekend I drove in to see Santa Monica and I walked the 3rd St Promenade. There have been a few other driving tours through Hollywood, “The Valley” and a few other areas, but so far it’s all been just quick little stops. I haven’t really had much chance to sink my teeth into any one area yet, but I’m sure that will happen in due time.
Yo that website is fantastic! Thanks for passing that along
I’m going to also look into those design groups – that looks like a great way to meet some like-minded people as well as to see some things that I may not normally see.