I live a little north of L.A. If you are in the area give me a call.
Be sure to see Carlsbad Caverns, Then I recommend a side trip to Roswell NM. A little over 100 miles north.
You don't want to miss The International UFO Museum. It is a little on the corny side if you are an unbeliever. But I had a good time. And how can you go wrong with all the UFO merchandise. Everybody needs a glow in the dark alien key chain fob. Keep this slightly irradiated item in your front hip pocket. On a side note halve way between Carlsbad and Roswell is the town of Artesia. Two blocks west of the highway is a brew pub called " The Wellhead ". (it's an oil town ). Good brew, I hear the food isn't bad either.
Cheers,
Mike