2,187 Hollywood Bowl Tips
Parking is insane at The Bowl. Even if you arrive early, leaving is a nightmare. Take the Park & Ride shuttle and relax.
Pack a lovely picnic (some people even bring tablecloths and decor but tables may be a little tough to get. Ok to bring wine to regular events but to "Leased Events" so verify your event.
The weather was cool. I wore skirt, dressy T and sandals.
Park at the LA ZOO for free and get round trip bus shuttle service for 5 bucks per person.
The weather was Wonderful. Warm to cool evening.. I wore Pants and a shortsleeved top.
Make sure to wear flats...people forget the bowl is on a hillside. Walking up and down may be tiresome in heels..
The weather was warm night. I wore capri and tank and got a lot of misquito bites.
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Bathrooms for our bench seating were behind and to the left. The line gets long, but moves fast. It also helps if the men are aware that their bathroom is just beyond the women's so they don't have to wait in the same line with us. This happened, but once they were informed and left the women's line, the line went even faster. :)
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – 25th Anniversary!
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We brought food, but we also had bench seating. It's doable, but just be conscious of the amount of space you are allotted, and that of your neigbors. There are benches and various other places on the way up where you can just park yourself to eat before getting to your seat, but you'll have to get there early.
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – 25th Anniversary!
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If you've ever been to the Hwd Bowl, you know parking can be a challenge. If you can take a shuttle, do that. We drove. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough cash for the $20 parking fee (forgot about the cash), but there's an ATM not too too far. The parking attendants directed us to a parking spot for ATM users, then, once paid, we were directed to the parking space. Not too bad. Well, I wasn't the one that had to go to the ATM, so it wasn't too bad for me. :)
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – 25th Anniversary!
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The weather was warm.. I wore comfy clothes, comfy shoes because it can be a trek. Plus, on this particular night, the escalators were closed..
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – 25th Anniversary!
Check in parking lots. Many charter buses transporting people to lots across city.
Parking can be a hassle & loss of traffic...so arrive early. Prepare to hike up to bowl.
The weather was Summer nights in LA. Warm during day cooler nights. . I wore Jeans & hoodie. Tennis shoes good for walking. .
The shuttle at Ventura Blvd. and Lankershim is easy to use. $6 or a tap card.
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For non lease events you can bring in your own food, liquor and non alcoholic beverages. Leased events are strict about not letting you bring it into the Bowl, however they have a holding area where they'll let you store your wine/beer.
The bench seating is on the narrow side so those with wider waist bands can easily affect your comfort level.
Special Hollywood Bowl buses that leave from many neighborhoods are the best.
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bring your own food and be ready to walk because parking is crazy and far