Travel

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Downey

Hotel

Parkwest Bicycle Casino

Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Downey

Flight

Los Angeles International

30 mins from the venue, but probably longer due to traffic! It's a big airport and not very convenient, but it does tend to have more flights, more airlines, more times and can be the cheapest around.

Flight

Hollywood Burbank Airport

30 mins from the venue! It's a small and convenient airport, but can be a little pricey with few time options.

Flight

Ontario International Airport

45 mins from the venue! It's a bit smaller than LAX and is a lot more convenient once you get inside. It's in the mid-range of price and time availabilities.

Flight

John Wayne Airport

35 mins from the venue! It's a good-sized airport, pretty convenient, but a bit pricier.

Travel Note

Things to do when I have some time and money to spend?

There's the classics — Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm & Universal Studios! We also love Medieval Times and Pirates! Go shopping at the Citadel or Downtown Disney (not ticket required).

Travel Note

Things to do on a budget?

Take some time to go down to Hollywood Blvd. and see the Walk of Fame or walk around Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet! Relive our first date — spend the evening at the Santa Monica Pier! Check out our favorite LA museums: Columbia Space Center (Downey, $5); the California Space Center (LA, free); the Broad (LA, free); the Getty and Getty Villa (LA & Pacific Palisades, free but reservation required); Natural History Museum & La Brea Tarpits (LA, $18)! Our favorite beaches: Sunset Beach, Malibu, Zuma, Point Dume and Huntington! We also love Hermosa and Redondo! Hikes: Griffith Park, Runyon Canyon, Hollywood Sign and Turnbull Canyon! Some other mid-range ideas: Golf n' Stuff, Adventure City, Aquarium of the Pacific or go see the famous Queen Mary ship!

Travel Note

Restaurants?

Chains: Dog Haus (IT'S OUR FAV!), In-n-Out, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Acapulco, El Pescador! Famous Spots: Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, Pinks in LA, El Cholo in LA or Grand Central Market in LA! You can also go to Mrs. Knott's or Downtown Disney without tickets to Knott's or Disneyland! Our favorite spots: Mijares in Pasadena, Smitty's in Pasadena, Donutman in Glendora!