It would seem that all the historic, funky, kitschy hotels and motels are in the downtown area of Los Angeles, and that is not really where I want to stay. Of course they are also quite cheap.
Most of my business, aside from one day with Rad Fulton and maybe a visit to Amoeba and to Larry Edmunds Bookstore, will have me in the valley...North Hollywood, Northridge, Canyon Lake, etc. and for the first four days prior to the Ray Courts Show I just want to stay in a fun sort of motel that just says vintage!
You wouldn't think that would be so difficult to find.