Where can I find an inexpensive simple, little (1BR/Studio) Beach getaway at the beach of LA? -

I am looking to stay there for 1 week.

Inexpensive and beach ........not doable.There used to be, but they tore them down and built high rise condos .. more money for the space.I read Jennifer Anniston rents a house on the beach for 37,000 per month. This is who youre up against. But you ll have to go further up the beach towards Orange County.Try looking on http://www.travelocity.com Search for Santa Monica Venice Manhattan Beach Huntington Beach ( altho youre getting into Orange County now) LA is a very pricy place. 2nd only to NYC. Here are some hostels Heaven only knows what kind of people live there. I shudder to think. http://www.hostels.com/findabed.php?Sear��

Try Fantasyland. Tell them Walt sent you.We see this every day in this forum: Everyone who wants to visit here is looking for ��cheap/affordable and safe . However, such a place just doesn��t exist; the two terms are mutually exclusive. It s all about supply and demand: If it s in SoCal, then it s not going to be cheap to begin with. If it s a safe area, then it s more expensive. Want to stay near the beach? Expect to pay a premium. If you want something like that, try vacationrentals.com or vrbo.com.

In Manhattan Beach, for example, it will run in the neighborhood of $2000+ per week. That s using zip code 90266 as a housing base.http://www.marineviewmanagement.com/rent��

Where is this beach of LA you speak of?Maybe you re looking for a hostel? I know they have them in Hermosa Beach.FYI: Inexpensive and close to the beach are mutually exclusive.

Nowhere. Even that costs a lot of money.

Which island in Hawaii is best to stay on? -

We are trying to plan a vacation to hawaii for a week. We have my wife and kids are going and my inlaws totaling 10 people. What island is best? We will want to go to pearl harbor definitely. how much would it cost to get from one island to another? but dont necessary want to stay on that island, we want white sandy beaches, nice people, beautiful nature etc Where is the best place to stay preferably close or on the beach. A house or condo?

First, the good news: there are only 6 Hawaiian islands that you can choose from. Now, the bad news: it is awfully hard to decide which island deserves your attention since each island seems beautiful and fascinating, and your vacation lasts only that many days.Maui, the Magic Isle, is all about variety. With magnificent sunsets, 42 miles of shimmering uncrowded beaches, luxury resorts, and wilderness areas where few outsiders have ever set foot, this island has something for everyone. You can drive down the famous road to Hana that passes verdant rainforests and waterfalls, watch the sunrise over Haleakala Crater ( The House of the Rising Sun ), hike the rugged North Shore, or browse through a multitude of shops and art galleries in an old whaling town called Lahaina. Maui has an amazing choice of ocean activities, including fantastic diving and snorkeling. In winter, you can watch the humpback whales play and breach in the ocean. Oahu is best known for Honolulu and Waikiki Beach where you will find plenty of shopping, dining, and thriving nightlife. Other famous attractions include Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, and Sea Life Park. You can hike up the Diamond Head for a spectacular 360-degree view of the island, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Hanauma Bay, discover the underwater world during a submarine dive, or sail into the sunset on a dinner cruise. There is no bad choice.

I am wanting to relocate to the Dallas, TX area? -

I am planning a move to the Dallas, TX area or surrounding areas in the next year, and am looking for advice. I have will have an MBA in Finance upon my move, and am looking for suggestions on a good city or suburb of Dallas. I would like a quiet safe town, but still within a decent driving distance into Dallas to go to work. Any suggestions?

Depends on where you work. If you work in Downtown Dallas, you may want to stay in Dallas itself because the commute is very bad. All major highways, 75, 30, 35 and 635 are packed every morning and evening. A 15-30 mile commute will take you at least 1 hour if you live outside of Dallas. It will cost you to live in a nice area in Uptown Dallas but you have to weigh in the commute time. If you still want to live outside of Dallas, look for cities that have the DART. DART is Dallas Rapid Transport System (rails) and most companies located in downtown Dallas have discount for annual passes for their employees. If you live near a DART rail and you company is near a DART rail, then you dont have to drive. The DART is pretty fast and runs 7 days a week. Check www.DART.org for rail maps. I live in Richardson and it s near a DART rail. It takes me 30 min to go to downtown by rail and 20 min by car (if no traffic). DART rail is expanding aggresively. Main Chinatown is in Richardson and most Asian live in Plano, Richardson and Carrolton where most of the Asuin market are, Good luck and hope you enjoy Dallas,

It sounds like you re young Tony, so I d suggest the Uptown area of Dallas which is popular with young professionals or Frisco or Plano, which are both north of Dallas, and which are both very nice, popular suburbs.

Look into Murphy, Wylie, Mansfield, Midlothian and Saxsie.