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Luke Walton's Best of SoCal
For the Lakers' Luke Walton, a peak weekend might consist of wrapping up an NBA title, but with that still a work in progress, we asked the 6-foot-8 forward to consider activities off the hardwood. Walton, 28, lives in Manhattan Beach during the season and Rancho Santa Fe the rest of the year.
I'd spend Friday at PETCO Park for a Padres game. They'd probably lose, but I'd still be there.
Afterward, we'd go out for some dancing and non-alcoholic beverages at the Gaslamp Tavern, a nice, low-key spot. Get a booth in the back.
On a Friday in Manhattan Beach, we'd start at my teammate Jordan Farmar's house, playing a little Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Then we'd have dinner at Thai Dishes, a hole-in-the-wall with great food.
After dinner, I'd get a group together and go down to the Hermosa Pier.
Blue 32 has nice private tables in back.They play good music, there are go-go dancers and a nice dance floor.
On Saturday, I wake up early and go to Uncle Bill's Pancake House, the best breakfast place in the South Bay. I get the huevos rancheros.
Then I go home and grab Gus, my English bulldog, and go down to the beach. I love to play volleyball. I can't surf anymore because of my NBA contract, but I can body surf.
Then we'd hit Joey's Smokin' B-B-Q--my brother Chris and I are co-owners--bring food home and take a nap.
If it's a special occasion, we'll get a limo and go to Katsu-ya in Studio City. I order the spicy tuna rolls with jalapeno, hand-wrapped crab, popcorn shrimp--basically the whole menu.
On Sunday, I'd love to start the day by watching the Chargers on TV, but if that wasn't possible, I'd go for breakfast at Pancho's in Manhattan Beach.
