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Hey guys! I am making my childhood dream and coming to USA to watch Supercross in LA, Anaheim 2 to be exact. I am also taking my dad as well and we are coming from Lithuania. We have watched and followed all the MX scene for more than 15 years now, so we are more than excited to see everything live. We will only be there for around 5 days. But we want to see as many cool places as possible. 1 day will be spent in Angels Stadium and then we would like to visit places like Pro Circuit shop, Glen Helen, also some museums and something else, but I haven't made a complete list just yet.
Could someone help me and tell me more cool places that we could visit while we are there? Especially moto related! I will really appreciate it, thank you!
No help, but sounds like an awesome thing!
Im from Canada. Been in Southern California many times. Take a drive to cahuila. Great scenery and fun drive. Ive been to many places around the world. California is my favorite. Does Pala have a sx track? I'm sure you could see a few pros practicing. I think GH has one.
If you are gonna hit PC, then you HAVE to go Troy Lee Designs. I've heard there is a Marie Callender's nearby that is good, but just stay away from the grass. Word is the manager there is a dick.....(hilarious story BTW...) Be sure to hit an In N Out, and a Wahoo's just to say you did it, Glen Helen for sure. Have a safe trip, enjoy your stay!
Malcolm Smiths shop on the way to Glen Helen has a little museum upstairs, you’ll also be passing Chaparral which is massive. Troy Lee’s shop is near Pro Circuit annd has lots of stuff in there. Enjoy your trip!
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That's awesome. Welcome to America. If it was me, I'd rent some bikes and go ride Glen Helen and some of the spots that the free-ride guys hit. I'll let someone else common on othe spots to hit up. I've personally always wanted to go to Roland Sands shop. Slightly different vibe to mx though.
Oh awesome! Thank you for the kind advices guys! It is kind of a once in a life time trip for us, especially my dad, so I would love to get the most of it. I will make a list of what you recommended and hopefully we will be able to visit all of the places. Also do you know if there is a possibility to rent a bike there (with all the gear) in Glen Helen facility to ride the track?
Car oriented - but, check out the Petersen Automotive Museum on Wilshire Boulevard.
It's been a while since I went there, but, it's pretty good, and, you'll be right nearby.
The Kawasaki SX track is literally on the side of the 15 about 30 min South of Riverside ( area where Chaparral & Malcolm Smith are ).
Perris is a little South East of the Kaw track - oldest track in So Cal.
Pala does have an SX track and, I think, Tuesdays is "the Day" there - at least it used to be.
If you come down that way hit up Langstons, they have some nice restorations on display if you're in to that.
As others have said Troy Lee & PC are a must and you can do both in a day no problem.
Someone mentioned renting a bike - its around $300.0 a day if that's something you want to do...
NB :- You cant visit Race Tech or Factory Connection. They are working locations and don't have any "viewing" type areas or stuff to see.
If you're in to surfing you could visit Trestles where the 2028 Olympics for surfing will be held.
If you're in to skate you could come down here and have lunch at Tony Hawks new restaurant - and maybe run in to Jeremy McGrath, he lives locally and I see him about last time was buying dog food at Petco ;-) .
It's a pretty endless list tbh.
Check this guy out. I think there are others on Vital that also do this.
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/moto-related/dirt-bike-rentals-vacations…
Visit a nice beach- it's free and beautiful.
Laguna Beach: Main or Montage.
San Clemente: T-Street or the pier.
Hey man! I’d love to help. My name is Luc and I own Factory Motocross Vacations (https://factorymxvacations.com)
I offer bike rentals may it be daily or complete packages with SX tickets & accommodations.
Drop me a message if I can be of any help!
435-901-3371
This! We weren't able to do glen helen.because oof the track being unavailable the day we went but my grandson and I did ride cahiulla creek and perris. I was just coming from the other side of the u.s. so I know it's special for you and your dad. I hope you have the best time!!
Wahoo's fish tacos
It’s fun to go check out the Supercross test tracks
see links to google maps
Honda test track
Kawasaki Test track
The Honda track is on the other side of the I15 freeway and it is surrounded by several other tracks. I’m not sure the actual roster these days but worth a drive by. Also, Cahuilla Creek is a fun track to go check out. I think for pre race industry hype Pala is the go to.
Lampost Pizza. Way better.
Here's top of head:
Yes, along with TLD visit Pro Circuit and Race Tech. Factory Connection all are here in Corona.
- Malcolm Smith Motorsports is in Riverside
- Chaparral Motorsports little further in San Bernardino
- Fox is in Irvine
- Enzo is in Santa Ana
- FMF is in Compton.
Glen Helen Motocross Track, Perris Motocross Track,
Kawasaki Test Track is right off the 15 FWY
If you do the Peterson Museum, you must pay the extra and do the downstairs guided vault tour. It's the best.
Labas!
Welcome to the USA, I hope you and your family have a wonderful trip!
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Did not expect so many informative answers, awesome! Thanks to all! We will definitely check everything out! 🙏 I cannot wait! Our flight to USA will take roughly 18 hours, but it is so worth it I believe 😃
If you wind up in San Clemente the Fisherman's restaurant at the base of the pier is a great place to eat on the water, especially at sunset. The hot tip for there is to not park at the pier, but park at Linda Lane Park. It's less than a 1/4 mile north of the pier. Pier parking usually sucks unless you get really lucky, and there's a hill involved. Linda Lane has better parking and a scenic beach trail that takes you to the pier.
Linda Lane Park Beach in San Clemente, CA - California Beaches
The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar - Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar San Clemente - Seafood Restaurant in CA
If you're closer to LA Tony's on the Redondo pier is a fun place to eat. And they have a fish market below the pier with live lobsters and crabs in tanks and all kinds of weird fish you don't usually find in markets etc. It's fun if you're in the area anyway.
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