Frequently Asked Questions
We apologize if we have been a little slow at answering some of the questions that have come to our email. There has been a relatively high volume of questions that have come in. However, there have been a few frequently asked questions that we hope this page can address.
Yes, we will do our best to make sure that the workshops are also available for the online participants, and make any code available to online participants for the duration of the week of the workshop.
Travel to UCLA
From LAX (adopted from UCLA Transportation):
Public transit (around 1 hour, requires 1$ cash or coins)
- Exit the terminal on the Lower/Arrivals level
- Near the pink LAX Shuttle sign, board the LAX City Bus Center shuttle
- From the Bus Center, locate the Culver CityBus Line 6 or Rapid 6
- Disembark at the Gateway Plaza, which is the last stop
Private ride services (around 30 minutes)
- Exit the Lower/Arrivals level and take the LAX-it shuttle near the green LAX-it sign
- Request your ride to UCLA via the app of your desired service
From BUR:
- The rideshare pick-up, taxi pick-up, and shuttle pick-up locations can be found on the official site
Parking at UCLA
- Refer to: https://transportation.ucla.edu/campus-parking/visitors
- Parking Structure 8 ($16/day): 501 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Parking Structure 2 ($16/day): 719 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Parking Structure 4 ($16/day): 221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Accommodation
UCLA Meyer & Luskin Hotel
- Approximate Price: ~$400 per night
- Distance/Directions to Venue:
- Across the Street from Engineering IV
- Address: 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
- Phone Number: +1 (855) 522-8252
- Email: LCC@ha.ucla.edu
- Website: https://luskinconferencecenter.ucla.edu/
The Inn at UCLA
- Approximate Price: ~$250 to $300
- Distance/Directions to Venue:
- 14 minutes walking
- Address: 330 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone Number: +1 (310) 825-2923
- Email: theinn@ha.ucla.edu
- Website: https://guesthouse.ucla.edu/
Hotel Angeleno
- Approximate Price: ~$250 to $300
- Distance/Directions to Venue:
- Total time: ~21 minutes
- Take Bus Route 233 towards Expo/Sepulveda at Church/405 Fwy Off-Ramp
- Get off at Hilgard/Westholme
- Walk 9 minute walk to Engineering IV
- Address: 170 N Church Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone Number: +1 (310) 476-6411 (General Hotel)
- Phone Number: +1 (510) 986-8007 (Reservations)
- Website: https://www.hotelangeleno.com/
Royal Palace Westwood Hotel
- Approximate Price: ~$200 to $250
- Distance/Directions to Venue:
- 16 minute walk to Engineering IV
- Address: 1052 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Phone Number: +1 (310) 208-6677
- Email: royalpalacewestwood@earthlink.net
- Website: https://www.royalpalacewestwood.com/
Restaurants
On UCLA Campus
ASUCLA Restaurants (Dispersed Throughout Campus)
- Link: https://www.asucla.edu/locations
- Host Recommendation: Epicuria (Italian Food)
In Westwood
- The Broxton (Tacos, Burgers, Beer, Dinner Plates)
Location: 1099 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Danny Boy's Pizza (Also Offers Vegan Pizza Options)
Location: 10889 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Mr. Noodle (Asian Noodle Dishes, Vegetarian Friendly)
Location: 936 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Mr. Rice (Chinese Rice Bowls and Rice Noodle Dishes)
Location: 1010 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - In-and-Out Burger
Location: 922 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Kazunori (Sushi and Handrolls)
Location: 1110 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Bruxie (Fried Chicken and Waffles)
Location: 1114 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Fresh Corn Grill (Salad and Pasta)
Location: 1266 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Nuka Cafe (Turkish Food)
Location: 1510 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Qin West Noodle (Chinese Noodle Dishes)
Location: 1767 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Tulsi (Indian Food)
Location: 10916 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Le Pain Quotidien (Belgian Cafe)
Location: 1122 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Elysee cafe (Parisian Cafe)
Location: 1099 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Ministry of Coffee (Australian Coffee Shop)
Location: 1010 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Bluestone Lane (Coffee Shop)
Location: 950 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Junbi (Matcha)
Location: 10967 Weyburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Sharetea (Boba/Bubble Tea)
Location: 1055 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Le Phant Milk Tea co (Boba/Bubble Tea)
Location: 10911 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Saffron and Rose (Persian Ice Cream)
Location: 1387 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Tacos 1986
Location: 10874 Kinross Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Noah's NY Bagels
Location: 10910 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
In West LA
Restaurants on Sawtelle Blvd
- Host Recommendations: Odd One Out Boba, Sunright Boba, Tsujita LA, Tsujita Killer Noodle, Daikokuya, Marugame Udon, Millet Crepe, Tiga Wok, Tatsu Ramen, Chinchikurin, Anzu, Sonoritas Prime Tacos, Brothers Cousins Taco Truck, etc.
Century City Mall
- Link: https://www.westfield.com/en/united-states/centurycity/restaurants
- Host Recommendations: Hai Di Lao, Eataly, Mei Zhou Dong Po, 85 Degrees Bakery and Cafe, Wushiland, Redstraw Tea Bar, Ramen Nagi, Bacio Di Latte, etc.
