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This is for the women out there (sorry guys, but you could ask your wives to answer 
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So if you were going to the US on your own, just you and your child (tween/teen). You were going for a long time, like 3 months and didn't know anyone in LA. You have a commitment one afternoon a week in West LA so can commute from a few places as it's only just that one afternoon a week.
You have two places you have narrowed it down to stay.
Option 1. Anaheim - where you are familiar, there are lots of touristy options available for you (bus tours, shuttles, Disney), you are about an hour away from the weekly afternoon commitment (by shuttle or maybe car), central to visits to San Diego in the south. Where you could walk to Garden walk, walk to DTD for dinner or lunch, walk around and exercise, pop to the parks, take a shuttle to the supermarket or shopping malls. You are not far from the beaches, Newport, Laguna etc.
You have a sporting program organized for your child 3 mornings a week about 20 minutes away or another 45 minutes away (which is possibly better run than the one 20 minutes, but not sure about that, just have a feeling).
Option 2 - West LA, where you are not familiar, don't know the area at all (but would become familiar I guess), think it's not far from shops and restaurants. Close to the weekly afternoon commitment (5-10 min shuttle ride). A bit unsure of how you will feel walking around at night on your own (have heard there are lots of homeless people in the area, may or may not be true). A longer way from places like San Diego and Disney for recreation. There is a sporting program for your child 3 mornings a week also, about 25 minutes away (This is the one 45 mins from Anaheim. Have a feeling this may be a better run program than the one near anaheim, but not sure of that, just a feeling). You've read reviews of the accommodation and whilst it's nice, that it can be loud apparently, particularly at night and on weekends with people partying and parking can be difficult, but it's a lovely place, but more residential.
Accommodation wise, both will be 2 bedroom, both with full kitchens, Anaheim with breakfast included, LA not. Both around the same price. Anaheim with 3 beds and pull out sofa (handy if friends come to USA and stay), LA with 2 beds only (no sofabed). Anaheim includes parking, LA does not (but both have carparks). Both with 2 bathrooms. Both have gyms. Anaheim room about 700sqft, LA 1000 sqft.
So to anyone out there, what would you do if it was you on your own with your child (or your wife with one of your kids). Where would you stay? I really need some help.
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Sorry, it's either one or the other.
).So if you were going to the US on your own, just you and your child (tween/teen). You were going for a long time, like 3 months and didn't know anyone in LA. You have a commitment one afternoon a week in West LA so can commute from a few places as it's only just that one afternoon a week.
You have two places you have narrowed it down to stay.
Option 1. Anaheim - where you are familiar, there are lots of touristy options available for you (bus tours, shuttles, Disney), you are about an hour away from the weekly afternoon commitment (by shuttle or maybe car), central to visits to San Diego in the south. Where you could walk to Garden walk, walk to DTD for dinner or lunch, walk around and exercise, pop to the parks, take a shuttle to the supermarket or shopping malls. You are not far from the beaches, Newport, Laguna etc.
You have a sporting program organized for your child 3 mornings a week about 20 minutes away or another 45 minutes away (which is possibly better run than the one 20 minutes, but not sure about that, just have a feeling).
Option 2 - West LA, where you are not familiar, don't know the area at all (but would become familiar I guess), think it's not far from shops and restaurants. Close to the weekly afternoon commitment (5-10 min shuttle ride). A bit unsure of how you will feel walking around at night on your own (have heard there are lots of homeless people in the area, may or may not be true). A longer way from places like San Diego and Disney for recreation. There is a sporting program for your child 3 mornings a week also, about 25 minutes away (This is the one 45 mins from Anaheim. Have a feeling this may be a better run program than the one near anaheim, but not sure of that, just a feeling). You've read reviews of the accommodation and whilst it's nice, that it can be loud apparently, particularly at night and on weekends with people partying and parking can be difficult, but it's a lovely place, but more residential.
Accommodation wise, both will be 2 bedroom, both with full kitchens, Anaheim with breakfast included, LA not. Both around the same price. Anaheim with 3 beds and pull out sofa (handy if friends come to USA and stay), LA with 2 beds only (no sofabed). Anaheim includes parking, LA does not (but both have carparks). Both with 2 bathrooms. Both have gyms. Anaheim room about 700sqft, LA 1000 sqft.
So to anyone out there, what would you do if it was you on your own with your child (or your wife with one of your kids). Where would you stay? I really need some help.
No other button in this poll
Sorry, it's either one or the other.
Such a big decision. Different if it was for a week, but when it's for a while, you don't want to get stuck and wish you were in another place. 
