By Plane
The nearest airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is just 17 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. LAX is the sixth busiest airport in the world and third busiest in the United States, offering more than 1,500 daily flights on more than 75 carriers.
The LAX FlyAway Shuttle offers convenient, regularly scheduled round-trip service, seven days a week, between LAX and Los Angeles's train hub, Union Station, in downtown Los Angeles ($25 one-way per person). For more information about the FlyAway Shuttle, please visit: www.lawa.org/welcome_lax.aspx?id=292
By Bus
Greyhound offers bus service to Los Angeles from many major cities. The Los Angeles Greyhound station is located at 1716 East 7th Street, Los Angeles. For more information about Greyhound transportation please call 213-629-8401 or visit www.greyhound.com
Where to Stay in Los Angeles
Please visit Discover Los Angeles for information on local hotel options in the Los Angeles area.
Getting Around in Los Angeles
Metro Rail System
Five fast, easy-to-use and environmentally friendly rail lines offer visitors a desirable and efficient way of getting from one destination to the next. All rail stations are served by Metro bus lines. The closest Metro stop to the Los Angeles Convention Center is off the Blue Line, Pico Station. For detailed schedules, fares, interactive maps, multi-language pocket guides and more info, visit www.metro.net.
Los Angeles Taxis
Yellow Cab Co. provides transportation throughout the Los Angeles metro area. When driving in and around Los Angeles, meter rates apply ($2.85 base rate, $2.70 for each mile, $.30 each 37 seconds waiting time and/or traffic delay). For more information from Yellow Cab Co., call 877-733-3305 or visit www.layellowcab.com.
Parking at O You!
O You! will be held in the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The parking lot for the South Hall is gated and has an attendant on duty during event hours. Parking in this lot costs up to $15 for an all-day pass. Please note that this parking lot does not allow re-entry; once you remove your vehicle from the lot, a fee will be required to re-enter.
Directions to South Hall Parking
From the 110 North (via 101 North)
Take the Pico Blvd. Exit
Turn Right on Pico Blvd. (first light)
Take an immediate Right on South Hall Drive
Proceed straight to South Hall Parking entrance
From the 110 South (via 101 South)
Exit on West 8th Street (stay in right lane)
Proceed straight on West 8th Street
Turn Left on South Union Avenue
Take a Left on West Pico Boulevard
Turn Right on South Hall Drive
From the 10 West
Transition to the 110 North (Downtown)
Take the Pico Boulevard Exit
Turn Right on Pico Boulevard (first light)
Take an immediate Right on South Hall Drive
Proceed straight to South Hall Parking entrance
From the 10 East
Exit on South Grand Avenue
Turn Left on Olive Street
Take another Left on Venice Boulevard
Turn Right on Georgia Street/Convention Center Drive
Proceed straight to South Hall Parking entrance
Things to Do
Los Angeles is a beautiful city with many exciting things to do. Some of L.A.'s best attractions include:
For more information about places to visit, things to do and sites to see while in Los Angeles, please visit DiscoverLosAngeles.com.
What to Pack
No idea what to bring? Here's a packing checklist and some helpful tips so you can be on your way to an unforgettable weekend!
Please dress comfortably and wear something that makes you feel your best!
Bring comfortable shoes
Average October temperatures for Los Angeles are in the mid-60s —so dressing in layers is best
It may beSouthern California, but it never hurts to pack a small umbrella
Don't forget to leave some extra room in your suitcase. You'll want to bring back O You! memorabilia and your gift bag!
Be sure to bring your camera to capture all the special moments and unforgettable memories from O You! 2012
Los Angeles Fun Facts
The Area
Los Angeles has, on average, 325 days of sunshine a year
With a population of 10.3 million, L.A. County is the most populous in the United States
If L.A. County were a state, it would be eighth largest in population
The population of the five-county region of Los Angeles is larger than all of the states in the nation, except California, New York and Texas
L.A. County is home to 88 cities —Los Angeles is the largest city, with 3,976,071 people, and Vernon has the smallest, with a population of 95
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest school district in the nation
The longest street in L.A. City is Sepulveda Boulevard at 26.4 miles
L.A. County's land area is 4,752 square miles
At 10,064 feet, Mount San Antonio is the highest point in L.A. County
L.A. County has 75 miles of coastline
Recreation
You can surf, snowboard, ski and blaze a trail through the desert all in the same day, thanks to the area's unique geography
More than 50 million people visit L.A.'s beaches each year
The Santa Monica National Recreation Area covers 153,095 acres
Griffith Park, at 4,014 acres, is the largest municipal park in the nation
One of the largest manmade recreational harbors, Marina del Rey is home to more than 6,000 private yachts
L.A. County has 79 certified farmers' markets
Sports
Los Angeles is the only city in North America to have hosted the Summer Olympics twice. Did you know that the Olympic Cauldron (torch) from the 1984 games is still lit during USC football games?
Seven Super Bowls have been held in Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium was the first ballpark to host more than 3 million spectators in one season
L.A. has 475 miles of bicycle paths, 19 golf courses and 344 miles of horse and hiking trails
Sports generally considered to have been invented here include beach volleyball, windsurfing, skateboarding
