If you are new to the area or simply unfamiliar with the USC Health Sciences Campus, browse through the following information on lodging, shopping, dining and other opportunities in the neighborhood.

Local Hotel Accommodations

The following hotel recommendation list is designed to meet the diverse needs of USC patients and a wide range of budgets. All hotels have been visited by the concierge and offer clean and friendly service. However, please keep in mind that the budget hotels may not meet the needs of all guests.

Hotels are grouped by class, and location; room rates are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. To book your hotel reservation, please call the Concierge at (323) 442-8787 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Luxury Hotels ($145 - $200)

Attractions around LA

Downtown

Downtown Los Angeles is home to many historical, contemporary and political landmarks, such as Olvera Street, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Museum of Contemporary Art,, Staples Center, and the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The civic center, a sub-region of the city that is home to such places as the Music Center and Federal Courthouse, has the distinction of containing the largest concentration of government employees in the U.S.

Downtown Los Angeles is home to the Fashion and Jewelry Districts, which make for great, affordable shopping destinations. Also, the diverse cultural areas of downtown provide an ideal setting for locating rare and authentic ethnic merchandise.

The nightlife in Los Angeles offers something for any age or mood. The Music Center is home to numerous plays, musicals and related events, while hot spots like the rooftop bar at the Standard Hotel and Club Soho guarantee a full night of entertainment. For those who are simply looking for a pleasant dining experience, downtown boasts a cuisine that spans from the elegance of the Water Grill, known for its first-rate seafood, to the Latin-jazz inspired energy of Ciudad.

North of downtown lies Elysian Park—the home of Dodger Stadium, Griffith Park—home to the Los Angeles Zoo, Greek Theater and the Griffith Park Observatory; and Hollywood.

Just south of downtown lies the main campus of the University of Southern California and Exposition Park—home to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the California Science Center, and the Coliseum.

Pasadena

Pasadena is probably most famous for its Annual Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl, yet the city is also home to numerous other attractions. The world-renowned California Institute of Technology, which manages the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and whose scientists frequently collaborate with those of the Keck School, is located there. Other prominent venues include the art collection of the Norton Simon Museum, the theatrical offerings of the Pasadena Playhouse (founded in 1917), and the historic Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens.

The downtown urban village known as “Old Town” Pasadena is home to a multitude of dining, shopping, and nightlife experiences. From fast food to fine dining, Italian to Thai food, your palette will be satisfied in Pasadena. The city offers a wide variety of options when it comes to shopping, spanning from high-end retail stores like Coach and Saks Fifth Avenue, to the more trendy shops like Armani Exchange and Guess?, to a number of vintage, antique and second-hand stores. A night out in Pasadena might consist of a trip to the theatre or cinema, a nightcap at a coffee house, or an outing to one of the distinctive bars or nightclubs.

Beach Communities

Aside from the beauty of the coastal landscape, the beach communities offer several attractions of public interest. Among those attractions are the Manhattan Beach Studios, the first studio built from the ground up in California in 60 years, Malibu Creek State Park, the Venice Beach boardwalk, the Santa Monica Museum of Art, the annual Santa Monica Film Festival, and the famed Santa Monica Pier.

The beach communities all feature excellent choices for dining, shopping and nightlife, and provide an ideal setting for those who enjoy the beauty and serenity of the coast. The beach communities of the South Bay, (Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo) offer quaint, coastal boutique shopping, while Santa Monica’s famed Third Street Promenade, a major tourist attraction, offers a more trendy selection, including several restaurants, two theatres, and nightclubs.

Westside and Hollywood

The Westside is home to such landmarks as the Getty Center Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Sunset Boulevard, and Beverly Hills' famed Rodeo Drive.

The Westside offers a unique array of shopping, dining and nightlife entertainment. There are several malls, both outdoor and indoor, boutique-lined streets, and complexes that offer the latest in fashion and dining experiences. The Hollywood & Highland complex, as well as The Grove at Farmer’s Market, are popular favorites for all ages. Clubs, bars and performance-based venues are scattered throughout the Westside, and the wide, diverse selection of nightlife spots ensure entertainment for every budget.