For example, bring a paper copy as well as the tickets emailed to your phone or added to your iOS Wallet app. The Hollywood Bowl is not a particularly loud venue, but rock events can get loud enough for some folks to want earplugs. Earplugs are not necessary for classical concerts. The parking and traffic situation near the Hollywood Bowl is pretty horrendous before and after popular weekend shows.
The pre-show traffic can put you in a genuinely foul mood before the concert even starts and the traffic jam afterward can ruin a good night. So, even if you usually drive, you might want to consider some alternatives, such as:.
But, riding a bus might not be your idea of a romantic date. Going to the Bowl by bus is perfectly fine and dandy in my opinion, but leaving involves standing in a crowded line and can be somewhat of a downer when you just want to get out of there ASAP. From there, you can use your Tap card to get a free ride on the shuttle to the Bowl, or just walk. Uber and Lyft are decent alternatives to driving, but still be prepared to walk, as you might save time by getting dropped off further away to avoid traffic.
You could wait forever for your ride to get through the traffic jam. Walk at least a few blocks or more to get to a less congested area where they can pick you up. At a minimum, go to the Holiday Inn on Highland or further down. If you must drive, I suggest getting there about two hours early for popular weekend concerts at least to avoid complete gridlock on Highland Avenue. My other piece of advice is: do not park in the main Hollywood Bowl parking lot!
Let me say that again:. Stacked parking means they cram cars in as tightly as possible with no room to get out until everyone around you does, which could take forever. This can ruin an otherwise perfect date experience!!! There are some private businesses on Highland south of the Bowl that offer free parking during events. Look for the signs and guys waving red flags on the West side of Highland. This is not a cheap option, but worth it if you want the convenience of driving without having to wait forever to get your car out.
Note that these will fill up so arrive early to grab them! A very popular parking spot among Bowl-goers is the Hollywood Methodist Church lot. Further down Highland is the Hollywood and Highland parking garage. An insanely long line usually forms as you walk up the ramp towards the Bowl.
The best bet is to continue walking up through the parking lot on the right, where there is an alternate line that moves much faster. A police officer gave us this tip and it saved a bunch of time!
If you want to picnic at the Bowl and I believe that is part of any true Hollywood Bowl experience , I strongly suggest eating at a bench or picnic area outside the concert seating area. The concert seats are super cramped and have no room to spread out your food and drinks.
You should get there at least two hours early for weekend shows if you want any kind of picnic spot. Mid-week classical shows might be more forgiving. If you are running late, but still want a picnic experience, all is not lost. I walked by at 6 PM for a 7 PM concert, and there were still picnic tables available. The parking lot across Highland does have some open area with picnic tables. Overall, I recommend grabbing the first suitable picnic spot that you can find, because if you try to go back to it later, it will be gone!
If you have some time to kill before the show starts, visit the Hollywood Bowl Museum before the entrance. Later, when it gets dark, you should be nice and warm because you brought your jackets and a blanket. Oh, and if you need to use the restroom, it should be easy to get out of your row because you chose seats near the aisles!
Fewer people go that way, and I believe it moves faster. This is why I like to get seats closer to stage right. Parking is free too although it is still stacked.
Rehearsals are typically Tuesdays and Thursdays from roughly AM to noon. Call to confirm the schedule. I hope these tips help you have a wonderful date at the Hollywood Bowl! Please leave your comments and tips, and tell us about your experience there!
Email Address. Thinking of going to the Hollywood Bowl mid-week later this September After reading your great article, I wanted to get your take on this idea: staying at the Magic Castle Hotel and Suites, having our friends meet us and walking from the hotel to picnic at the bowl.
Do you know anything about that hotel? Hi Dean, I like your idea of staying at a hotel before going to the Hollywood Bowl; that eliminates the parking headaches. I personally have not stayed at the Magic Castle Hotel but it has great reviews online. Or just Uber there and walk back after the concert. Best, Brian. She is not in a wheelchair. However, I remember the long hike up the hill to the entrance the last time I went to a concert there.
So if I choose to park at the Bowl, is there one parking lot that is better than the other? Lot A is the closest to the exit, and B is next, but both are stacked parking. I believe C and D are also stacked. I personally hate stacked parking because you are trapped after the concert.
If you are able to do some walking, I would recommend the Hollywood Methodist Church Lot or a private lot. These are not stacked so you can get out and not be trapped in the parking lot for half an hour.
Wondering if I should try to change seats. I would say it depends on who is performing. There might be some weekday classical concerts where those seats are available, albeit expensive. Great info and ideas. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to avoid this. Hollywood Bowl offers a Park and Ride program, as well as a Bowl Shuttle that will take you from a nearby lot right to the venue. Before your concert begins, be sure to stop at the Hollywood Bowl Museum on your way in to get your dose of history and enhance your Hollywood Bowl experience.
Take a group or self-guided tour and learn all about the history and culture of Hollywood Bowl, the musicians that performed there, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Depending on the day, you could even catch a rehearsal by the LA Philharmonic or Hollywood Bowl Orchestra during a tour! While the dining options inside the venue are plentiful and delicious , nothing beats the charm of a homemade pre-show picnic.
There are 14 beautiful picnic areas to choose from at the Bowl, and some are available as early as four hours prior to showtime, allowing you plenty of time to lounge with your friends and enjoy the scenery. Pack yourself some sandwiches, or a fruit and cheese platter, along with a bottle of wine!
Sure, the show might be over, but who says your night has to end there? Better-known performers sell out fast. Get ahead of the crowd and buy your tickets online or get them in person from the box office at North Highland. If the show you want to see sells out, try calling the box office frequently, asking for released house seats. You can also check StubHub for individual ticket resales.
You may also be able to get discounted tickets for some performances through Goldstar. Find out what Goldstar is and how to use it. The Hollywood Bowl summer concert season runs from late June through mid-September, but other events such as the Playboy Jazz Festival may occur earlier or later. You can find lots of tips, answers to questions, and other information on the Hollywood Bowl website. The Hollywood Bowl is on Highland Ave.
Highway in Hollywood. A limited amount of paid parking is available on site, but it's expensive, and traffic snarls will slow your trip. To make matters even worse, cars are parked "stacked" style like sardines in a can , and it can take hours to get out of the lots after a show ends. Your evening will be more enjoyable if you use a shared ride service, or even better use the Hollywood Bowl Park and Ride service or take the Metro Red Line to the Hollywood and Highland stop and catch the Hollywood Bowl Shuttle at Hollywood Blvd.
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