Travel

We hope you can come a little early, or stay a little late, to explore the place we love and call home. Los Angeles is a city rich in incredible food, nature, art, and overall culture - and we hope this weekend will help you understand a little bit more about us and why California is so special to us.

We’re sharing some ideas on fun things to see and do and some of our favorites spots, shops and restaurants below.

Air Travel

We recommend flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

Ground Transportation

LA is not known for its public transportation, so we recommend using Uber or Lyft (or taxi) as your ground transportation where possible. 

For larger parties or anyone extending their stay to explore more of the greater Los Angeles or Southern California area, it may make sense to rent a car either at the airport or at a more local branch. Please note that the hotel has an overnight valet fee for any vehicles ($70) that you may want to take into consideration. 

Here’s more info on ground transportation from LAX, including how to get to the rideshare/taxi lot.

Accommodations

We have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted price at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for the nights of September 26th & 27th. 

Schwartz/Rooney Wedding | Booking Link
(this link only works on computer web browsers and not smartphones!)

On the booking homepage, please make sure you are selecting SUNDAY 9/28 as your checkout date in order to include the wedding night in your booking. This box for this date is currently RED, but is able to be selected. You should be selecting check-in and check-out days, rather than the nights of stay (The link they generated does not make this very clear).

*Please note that you can only book FRIDAY 9/26 and SATURDAY 9/27 through this link, even though SUNDAY 9/28 is listed on the calendar.

If you would like to extend your stay further on either end of the weekend beyond these dates, please first book your reservation at the link provided for 9/26 and/or 9/27. Then, email jordanbaldry@hollywoodroosevelt.com with your confirmation # and desired additional dates to stay, and the hotel events team will help extend your reservation with the discounted room block rates applied where applicable/available.  

Our Recommendations

  • Breakfast Burritos

    We love Chicago food so much - but one thing that LA definitely does better is BREAKFAST BURRITOS! We challenge you to try as many as you can while you are here. It’s hard to go wrong, but here are a few top-tier favs. Also 10/10 for soaking up alcohol/hangover recovery!


    COFAX (WEST HOLLYWOOD + CULVER CITY) Allison's fav

    GREAT WHITE (WEST HOLLYWOOD + VENICE + LARCHMONT + BRENTWOOD) Gino's fav

    HOLY GUACAMOLE (SANTA MONICA)

    (second for both due to it being on the wrong side of town - but, we miss it and think of it often)

    JOANS ON THIRD (WEST HOLLYWOOD + STUDIO CITY)

  • Coffee & Breakfast

    For the caffeine motivated, here are a few of our tried and true morning spots.

    ALFRED (WEST HOLLYWOOD + EVERYWHERE )

    With its original location on the legendary Melrose Place - Alfred is now a greater LA staple (and is even starting to creep outside the state!) Just make sure to invite Mike Rooney to come with you - he will happily be your shaman as you set out to experience your first famous Iced Vanilla Latte.

    ALANA'S COFFEE ROASTERS (WEST HOLLYWOOD + MAR VISTA)

    Kenzo’s neighborhood coffee shop pick, thanks to their trustworthy supply of free dog treats. 

    JOANS ON THIRD (WEST HOLLYWOOD + STUDIO CITY)

    It has more than just breakfast burritos! Another iconic LA cafe/bakery with cute snacks and merchandise you’ll probably impulse buy while you’re waiting for your coffee. Allison’s first LA apartment was right behind the Third Street location!

    KINGS ROAD CAFÉ (WEST HOLLYWOOD)

    Classic breakfast + strong coffee. What more could you ask for?

  • Historic Sites

    Not super activity heavy, but cool spots to explore leisurely with a morning or afternoon coffee.

    GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY (HOLLYWOOD / GRIFFITH PARK)

    VENICE CANALS (VENICE)

    GREYSTONE MANSION (BEVERLY HILLS)

    WALK OF FAME / TCL CHINESE THEATER (HOLLYWOOD)