Hi Kris,You will probably want to go to Fry's Electronics,It's Disneyland for Cyber oriented folk.I Guarantee you will like the place,if you haven't been to one yet.The burbank store would be the Most adjacent to The LA Convention Center.There are plenty of Hiking trails thruout Los Angeles also,if that suits you.The Grove/Farmers Market,of which you referred to is also an Xlnt place for the family,many good stores & Restaraunts,keep your receipts & have them validated at the concierge desk, on your way out.& that will pay your parking!Venice Beach Boardwalk is Highly recommended for all the things to see,i.e. Very weird people,strange sounds,smells,tastes,etc.Parking a couple blocks before the beach,is free or $5,parking at the beach is $12 & Higher.Rent a car,you will have more Freedom that way,Taxis are Expensive,because Los Angeles is VERY spread out, about 80 miles North to South,aprox.40 miles East to West.One of the Few places on Earth,you can Surf & Snow Ski in one day! Plenty of fun,but like any big Metropolitan City,Always Be Aware of your Surroundings,& Keep things locked up,there are no shortages of Opportunists here! Have Fun! RoverOver