Where To Stay For College Gameday In LA

It's time to follow College Gameday to the west coast for the match up of the #1 ranked Trojans vs the #5 ranked Buckeyes. For those going to the the game on Saturday at 8:00 EST/5:00 PST) in Los Angeles, here are some great places to stay.

Should your choice be to get off the beaten track and stay where many stars go to "get away", grab your sufboard and head for the Malibu Beach Inn, on Carbon Beach. Out of town and away from the bustle of LA, it is on the Pacific Coast Highway and just received a massive multi million dollar makeover and has become a luxury property, thanks to new owner Oracle CEO, billionaire Larry Ellison.

I have stayed there previous to the renovation and always enjoyed the fabulous location albeit the boho shabby chic atmosphere. Sitting on the terrace at sunset, snuggled next to the fire pit (yes, it is chilly even during the summer) with a glass of wine is a relaxing way to end your day.

Insider tip: the Malibu grocery store is the kind of place where the fish counter guy is as likely to be selling his script to a customer in the movie/television industry as he is to be selling ahi tuna. An interesting experience and quite normal for this part of California.

If you want to be close to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, then your best bet is the luxurious and historic Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa. Ask for either the Spanish-style Clara Vista cottage or the Tournament of Roses suite atop the hotel for panoramic views. The Hotel Bel Air is a luxury choice tucked away between Rodeo Drive and Getty Center. It is now a member of the U.K.'s prestigious Dorchester Collection. The Peninsula Beverly Hills, offers the perfect, luxurious oasis, set in one of the most prestigious areas of Los Angeles, in the heart of Beverly Hills.
The Beverly Hills Hotel, known as the Pink Palace, is also a member of the Dorchester Collection and an iconic choice while in the City of Angels. You never know what famous faces you will see.Everyone has heard of Chateau Marmont, and the sense of history and old school Hollywood glamor landmark make it a "must see".

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Until next time...