UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)

Distance from Stadium: 11 miles
Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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A polished boutique hotel just south of campus with modern rooms and a sleek SoCal vibe. Close to Westwood Village and an easy ride to the Rose Bowl shuttle.

Trendy, upscale, and very LA — cabanas, poolside lounge, and a short walk to campus. A favorite for alumni weekends and high-profile games.

Reliable, clean, and just a short drive from both campus and the Rose Bowl shuttle points. A great mid-range option.

• Plan ahead — the Rose Bowl is in Pasadena, not Westwood.
Most fans use the UCLA gameday shuttle from campus (smoothest option by far) or rideshare to Old Pasadena.

• Arrive early for the Arroyo Seco tailgate scene.
The bowl’s surrounding park becomes a massive, laid-back SoCal tailgate with food trucks, tents, and fans grilling under palm trees.

• The Rose Bowl tunnel walk hits different.
That downhill walk into one of the most historic stadiums in America gives chills — get to your seat early and take it in.

• Bring sun protection.
It’s Pasadena. It’s hot. The sun will cook you in the afternoon — hats, sunscreen, and water are essential.

• Don’t skip the 8-clap.
UCLA’s famous cheer erupts throughout the game — learn it before you go so you’re not the only Big Ten visitor clapping off-beat.

• Expect a late-night Westwood scene.
Bars, restaurants, theaters, and students flood the Village after wins. If the Bruins pull off an upset, it gets rowdy fast.

Rose Bowl Stadium is located at: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103

Directions, road closures, parking maps and more can be found at the official venue website below.

Broxton Brewery & Public House
Right in Westwood Village — craft beer, patio seating, and big screens. Gets packed on game weekends.

Diddy Riese
Legendary ice cream cookie sandwiches for $3–4. A UCLA pilgrimage spot and a perfect late-night stop after a hot Rose Bowl Saturday.

The Boiling Crab – Westwood
A student favorite. Loud, messy, Cajun seafood boils. Great before a night out.

Tacos 1986
Authentic Tijuana-style tacos inside Westwood Village. Quick, cheap, and delicious.

Fat Sal’s Deli
Late-night, over-the-top sandwiches that satisfy every craving after a long gameday. A UCLA cult classic.

Classic LA mixed with college-town charm: movie theaters, cafés, bookstores, murals, and energy day and night.

A short drive west — perfect for a Sunday walk, pier visit, or bike ride along the ocean after a Saturday night game.

Luxury shops, iconic LA scenery, and celebrity sightings — if your crew wants the upscale postgame experience.