INFORMATION FOR BUCKEYES TRAVELING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Hundreds of Buckeyes will be traveling to Southern California for the USC game in September. This page is designed to make the trip a little easier with quick links to information on transportation, lodging, events including the Buckeye Bash, attractions, and stadium procedures. Check back for updates on events.
The Alumni Association does not have tickets available for the USC game.
Registration for the Bash will be available at the door - $10.00 per person.
USC BASH UPDATES
GETTING AROUND
LODGING
EVENTS
BUCKEYE BASH - Official pregame tailgate
AREA ATTRACTIONS
GAME WATCH
STADIUM PROCEDURES
GETTING AROUND
Bob Hope Airport (Burbank)
Longbeach Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John Wayne Airport (Orange County)
Ontario Airport
Airport shuttle listing
Amtrak
Public Transportation
LODGING
ALUMNI HOTELS
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel - SOLD OUT!
Transportation from Renaissance Hotel to the LA Coliseum on Gateday:
The staff of the Renaissance Hotel has recommended City Wide Limousine for your transportation needs to and from the Buckeye Bash and Game.
The following options are available:
- 20 Passenger stretch Hummer - $400 each way for a drop off and pick up (averages $40 per person roundtrip)
- 10 Passenger Limousine - $200 each way for a drop off and pick up (averages $40 per person roundtrip)
- 3-4 Passenger Town Car - $70 each way for a drop off and pick up (averages $35 per person roundtrip)
To make a reservation, please call 877-406-1200
Manhattan Beach Marriott
Rate - $147.48 per night (includes tax)
Reservations - Visit the reservation link or call (310) 546-7511 if making reservations by phone mention the code "Premiere Sports Travel."
Wilshire Plaza Hotel
This budget-minded hotel is located close to the Coliseum and the Buckeye Bash site.
Rate - $129 plus tax
Reservations - Call (213) 368-3027 mention the code "Ohio State Alumni Association"
Availability - This rate will be available through September 4 unless the room block sells out before this time.
EVENTS - All times listed are Pacific.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
5-7:30 p.m. - OSU Alumni Club of Orange County Inland Empire Buckeye Pep Rally with President Gee
Dave & Buster's - Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Drive
Suite 960
Irvine, CA 92618
Cost - $25 for members and their families; $35 for non-members includes a buffet dinner
For more information or to register visit the club's event page.
7 p.m. - OSU Women's Volleyball vs. Loyola Marymount
Gersten Pavilion
For more information or to purchase tickets visit Loyola's Web site.
Friday, September 12, 2008
5-9 p.m. OSU Alumni Club of Los Angeles' Beat USC Party
The Happy Ending
7038 W. Sunset Blvd. (1 block east of La Brea)
Hollywood, CA 90028
$5 cover
Parking
More information to be posted on the club's Web site.
7 p.m. - OSU Women's Volleyball vs. USC
Galen Center
For ticket information call (213) 740-4672.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Buckeye Bash: Doors Open 10:00 a.m., Program begins 2:30 p.m.
Location: Exposition Park (near corner of Exposition Blvd. and Figueroa St.)
Pricing: $10 per person - no meal included (food and drink available for purchase) Bash location map (PDF)
To reserve your spot at the bash visit our Bash home page.
5 p.m. - Game time
The Alumni Association does not have tickets available for this game.
BUCKEYE BASH
This is the official pre-game tailgate for Buckeye fans. You won't want to miss the fun at this high-energy pep rally located near the stadium.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Location: Exposition Park (near corner of Exposition Blvd. and Figueroa St.)
Bash location map (PDF)
10:00 a.m. Doors open
* Interactive Games, prizes, entertainment
* Vendors available for participants to purchase food, drinks and OSU
merchandise
2:30 p.m. Program begins
* Live music
* Scheduled to appear: President Gee, Gene Smith, Archie Griffin
OSU Cheerleaders and Brutus Buckeye
Pricing: $10 per person - no meal included (food and drink available for purchase) Registration will be available at the door.
To reserve your spot at the bash visit our Bash home page.
(Guests will receive a wristband upon entering the Bash and will be free to come in and out as they please)
GAME WATCH
Don't have tickets to the game? Watch OSU vs. USC with fans at the
LA Sports Arena. This event is free and is located within walking distance from the Buckeye Bash. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Enter at the west gate.
ATTRACTIONS
Discover Los Angeles - official visitors' site
Orange County / Anaheim - official visitors' site
California Science Center - official visotors' site (just steps away from the Bash location and open on game day)
This list is for informational purposes only. The Alumni Association does not endorse specific tourist attractions.
STADIUM PROCEDURES
Visit http://www.lacoliseum.com/ for parking, stadium rules, and other important information.
