I used to post here occasionally years ago under the username "dustyshoes" but my efforts to resurrect that account failed. I know most of the regular posters here live in SoCal and have been PGF regulars from the outset so I hope you can give this first-timer some insight.
I'm taking my two dd's to LA next week for my younger dd's first PGF tourney. My question is mainly about what my older dd can do since she'd rather not watch softball all day. Older dd will be meeting a college friend in LA so she'll have someone to do things with. I don't really want to just give her the keys to the rental car and let her take off, my younger dd and I might end up spending the night at the field if I do that. Hanging out on the beach may be the most attractive option for them so I'm wondering how close the fields are to Huntington beach and even if Huntington is a desirable beach to go to. I haven't been to LA since the 80's and I remember Hermosa, Manhattan and Venice being fun and interesting but I don't know if that's still true or how easy it is to get there from Huntington Beach.
My younger dd isn't likely to get a ton of playing time so I may even want to spend part of the day with older dd, that is if they'll let me. Thanks in advance, I hope things are going well for all of you.
Dusty