Questions on Beaches & How To Get Around

[Magic2000]

We are going to Disneyland for the first time since I was in high school, and we are really excited. We will be there July 7-16, staying at Park Vue Inn.

We are planning four days at Disney, a day at the beach, maybe Universal, and probably two days for shopping. My dd(16) wants to go shopping down Rodeo Dr so bad! I guess we'll just go "looking", because I don't think we can afford to buy anything!! hehe

We weren't really planning to rent a car, unless we had to.

Which nice beach is closest to this area, and can we catch a bus to Universal?

Thanks for any suggestions!!!!

 

[blackjackdelta]

Greyline offers tour buses to Universal and Huntington Beach is probably the closest. You will find members that know the transit system very well but I personally would not want to take the time to use that system, but that is just me. Best of luck,

Jack

 

[Huff]

On Universals website they do sell park tickets that include round trip bus transportation from Disneyland area hotels. Cost is $94 for adults, $84 for kids.

It maybe cheaper to rent a car for the day depending on party size. There are a few car rental agencies close to Disneyland and they often have shuttle service to/from your hotel. Some area hotels have their own rental agents onsite.

 

[rune_74]

I would suggest renting a car...we got ours on priceline for 225 for 11 days....at 15 dollars a day. You will spend more on transfers.

 

[disneychrista]

I agree that I would rent a car but only for the days you need it. So maybe go to Disneyland for 2 days, rent a car for 2 days, then back to disneyland for 2 days. You will not need a car for your disney days.

 

[ORDisneyfans]

I second renting a car through Priceline! Usually around $17-20 per day! Check out www.betterbidding.com for recent comparisons. It is worth it to me just to drive it to Disneyland from the airport and then to the store a few times. I hate taking the shuttle!

Of course we always end up driving a lot more... the Block at Orange, the Ontario Mills outlet mall, The Grove, Medieval Times, a Dodgers Game, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hollywood, Target or Food 4 Less for snacks and drinks (especially drinks LOL!), Whole Foods, Disney Character Warehouse etc. As you can see I am not afraid of driving in LA. We always bring our friendly GPS Martha! Never had a problem! We have driven to San Diego also! One year we had the city pass and were determined to do it all LOL!

Rent a car, LA is too spread out with too much to see to take the bus!