Friday, January 14, 2011

Cheap & Cheerful Plane Spotting - Los Angeles Intl. Airport

How many times have you been to LAX? How many times have you been into the Theme Building? And what about the observation deck on the Theme Building? Come on people, check it out! Especially on a sunny weekend!

New security measures are now in place. These include inspection of personal belongings before you enter the nonstop elevator for a quick ride from the lobby to the Observation Deck.

The Deck itself is free, but parking is not. Rates can range from $5.00 - $20.00 depending on what lot you use. I am a fan of parking at one the nearby hotels on Century Blvd. and taking the universal shuttle into the airport. Once on the deck, there are four free telescopes available but you should probably bring your own binoculars. Sunglasses and sunscreen are probably a good call.

Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..

The one-of-a-kind ENCOUNTER restaurant opens at 11:00am and serves lunch, dinner and cocktails. At least poke your head in there...it is a must-see.

Could not find a website on the Theme Building but the phone number for Encounter is

310-215-5151.

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