LA Roll Call 2020

Hold On
Hold On Posts: 80
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I couldn't find any roll call started yet for LA, so I'm starting one.  I'm going to San Diego, LA and Oakland shows, and I know SD and Oakland well, but don't know LA well.  What are the best places/best areas to stay in LA?  What's the best way to get to the Forum?  Any good options besides driving?  Any info would be very helpful.  
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  • kasedoug
    kasedoug The Golden State Posts: 3,011
    If you're only going to be in town for the shows, I'd probably recommend staying somewhere on the west side. You have the beach cities from Redondo up to Santa Monica. Around the airport or in El Segundo are other possibilities. Downtown and Hollywood are other options but a little further from the venue. Really no convenient way besides driving or Uber/Lyft to get to the Forum. 
  • Blood Red Mosquito
    Blood Red Mosquito Posts: 1,611
    I'll be there for both. Stayed near LAX last time I saw a show at the forum.  Easy drive from there.    
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    2009: San Diego, Philly 1, Philly 2
    2010: MSG 1, MSG 2
    2011: Alpine 1, Alpine 2
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    2014: Denver
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  • whitepants
    whitepants Posts: 729
    I'll be attending the April 16th show. Didn't want to attend both because I'll be attending Coachella the prior weekend (Rage Against the Machine), and I'll be traveling to London to see Pearl Jam at Hyde Park. All is well. 
    ~*~Me and Hippiemom dranketh the red wine in Cleveland 2003~*~

    First PJ Show: March 20, 1994 | Ann Arbor | Crisler Arena
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    Going to both nights in LA!


  • DEGBTI
    DEGBTI san diego Posts: 995
    ForceofNature101 said:
    Going to both nights in LA!


    me too!
  • TEEJAM11
    TEEJAM11 Posts: 335
    Both nights!!! as well as SD
  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,802
    in For Both LA's and SD

    Flying from NY on Friday the 10th...Been to all the SOCAL shows since 2009 ( Gibson was awesome, wtf) usually do Oakland Shows too.....gonna hit up some Europe dates instead this year

    California shows are my favorite 
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    I just hope the person who summoned "Angry Eddie" during LA1 in 2013 didn't decide to go this time around  =)
  • TEEJAM11
    TEEJAM11 Posts: 335
    ForceofNature101 said:
    I just hope the person who summoned "Angry Eddie" during LA1 in 2013 didn't decide to go this time around  =)

    Me too that really sucked! I was in GA a few peeps back when that happened. PJ didn't come back to LA for years!

  • kaw753
    kaw753 Posts: 941
    Blood Red Mosquito said:
    I'll be there for both. Stayed near LAX last time I saw a show at the forum.  Easy drive from there.    
    The hotels around LAX are cheap on points or $$ and a $15 Uber ride from the Forum. I always do that and figure things out from there. Also easy to grab a flight out after the show the next morning. I think I have the Hyatt Regency this time.
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,821
    Staying around the airport is the best option if you want to be relatively close to the venue.  However, in terms of knocking about during the day, there isn't really much to do near the airport.  Renting a car is an option, as if Uber/Lyft, if you want to see other parts of the city.
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Got reserved tix for both LA nights, will be using one only.

    Many places to stay around here can be on the pricey side.  Good luck to all searching for decent hotels!
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,821
    Here is a boutique hotel in the $200 range.....close to many places, and about a 35 minute drive to the venue (depending on the time of day).

    https://farmersdaughterhotel.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3fierO2a5wIVFL3sCh2chwthEAAYASAAEgIDkPD_BwE


  • kaw753
    kaw753 Posts: 941
    I long ago stopped renting cars in LA and just go with Uber. Parking is $20 everywhere you go and I enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage during the shows.
  • Veddernarian
    Veddernarian Posts: 1,924
    I'm going to LA2 on Apr 16.  Stay anywhere on the west side e.g., from Redondo Beach on the South to Brentwood on the north.  If you're just flying in and out, stay at any of the airport hotels.  As for things to do, if you're staying a few days?  I always like going to Catalina Island or Newport Beach.  Both are treks.  I like Point Dume state beach (Pacific Coast Highway near Kanan road, go to the end of Westward road).  That's the beach with the squared off cliff with big rocks going out to the sea that you've seen in a billion movies, shows and ads.  They cleared off the statue of liberty's head (Spaceballs) so there is a place to sit on the beach.  
    Up here so high I start to shake, Up here so high the sky I scrape, I've no fear but for falling down, So look out below I am falling now, Falling down,...not staying down, Could’ve held me up, rather tear me down, Drown in the river
  • rbrum7
    rbrum7 Posts: 989
    Going to both L.A. shows. My buddy lives out there, so free lodging. 
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    2006 - Cleveland, OH - 5/20
    2010 - Cleveland, OH - 5/9
    2011 - (EV Solo) Detroit, MI - 6/26, East Troy, WI - 9/3, East Troy, WI - 9/4
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    2023 - Indianapolis, IN - 9/10 (Canceled)
    2024 - Indianapolis, IN - 8/26
    2025 - Shitsburgh, PA - 5/16, Shitsburgh, PA - 5/18
  • Original_Shifty
    Original_Shifty Great White North Posts: 748
    It was recommended for visitors by some fine folks here that the best (and safest) options for hotels are along Century Blvd. We booked a room just east of the 405. Looks like a quick 10 minute Uber/Lyft from there to the Forum.  There looks to be a special section in the Forum parking lot for Ride Sharing/Taxis. Section H.
    2011: Vancouver
    2013: LA 1 & LA 2, Vancouver
    2018: Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    2022: LA 1 & LA 2
    2024: Vancouver 1 & Vancouver 2, Portland, Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    2025: Nashville 1 & 2, Raleigh 1 & 2
  • Original_Shifty
    Original_Shifty Great White North Posts: 748
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    2011: Vancouver
    2013: LA 1 & LA 2, Vancouver
    2018: Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    2022: LA 1 & LA 2
    2024: Vancouver 1 & Vancouver 2, Portland, Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    2025: Nashville 1 & 2, Raleigh 1 & 2
  • Original_Shifty
    Original_Shifty Great White North Posts: 748
    Here's the Ride Sharing / Taxi pickup area.
    2011: Vancouver
    2013: LA 1 & LA 2, Vancouver
    2018: Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    2022: LA 1 & LA 2
    2024: Vancouver 1 & Vancouver 2, Portland, Seattle 1 & Seattle 2
    2025: Nashville 1 & 2, Raleigh 1 & 2
  • korn-1
    korn-1 Los Angeles, transplanted from Chicago Posts: 930
    In for SD and both LA shows. I live in Hollywood and my brother is flying in from Colorado. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me

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