HOUSING
Housing is not included with registration for this course.
Other Housing Options
NOTE: Au Pair Weekend is not affiliated with and does not recommend any of the specific accommodations below. Please do your own research before choosing your weekend housing.
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Villa Brasil Motel, 11740 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
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Comfort Inn Santa Monica, 2815 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel, 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. This hostel provides affordable dormitory-style accommodations. While it's farther from the course location, it offers a budget-friendly option with access to public transportation.
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8th & Ardmore, 861 South Ardmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005. This hostel offers shared accommodations and is accessible via public transportation to downtown Los Angeles.
TRANSPORTATION TO CAMPUS
Public Transportation
LA’s public transportation is not as robust as many other cities. If you’re interested in taking the bus or train to get around, read this beginner’s guide to public transportation in Los Angeles and utilize Google Maps' convenient public transit option when calculating travel times. You may still need to rely on Uber or Lyft to complete your journeys.
Travel Between Airports & Campus
If you are coming directly from LAX Airport, there are many ways to get to The Park DTLA. One popular option is the LAX FlyAway Bus, which will take you to Union Station. From there, it’s about a 15-minute walk or a short Uber/Lyft ride to The Park DTLA. Alternatively, you can take the Metro B Line (Red) from Union Station to Civic Center/Grand Park Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the venue.
Campus Parking
Downtown Los Angeles does not have any free parking available in our area, but the city has different public parking structures. There are two best options close to The Park DTLA:
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201-281 S. Figueroa St. Garage (The venue): Located at The Park DTLA, you pay $3.25 per 15 minutes with a maximum of $32.50 per calendar day. Evening rates after 5 PM are $13. This garage operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, but overnight parking is not allowed.
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350 South Figueroa Parking Structure: This structure is a short walk from The Park DTLA. Rates and availability may vary, so it’s best to check online or call ahead.
The first 90 minutes are free in some parking structures. However, for larger vehicles like minibuses, these options may not be suitable. Please see the Los Angeles Parking website for more information. Email parking@smgov.net or call (213) 972-8470 to double-check what the best options are. This is the information currently available:
Paid parking is also available at 601 S. Figueroa St. This lot is open 24/7, and rates vary by day and time. For more information, please call the garage directly or use online parking tools like ParkMe or ParkWhiz.
The venue is a 10-minute walk from Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station, and the LAX FlyAway Bus is a great way to get to Union Station and continue your journey.