Directions from LAX:

UCLA is approximately 12 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).


Ordering a Ride Share App ride from LAX requires taking a free shuttle to the LAXit area, where you will be able to call an Uber or Lyft. LAXit shuttles run 24/7, approximately every 7 minutes. More information on shuttle locations linked here.


Taxis are also available in the rideshare area. 

Recommendations for hotel accommodations: 

There is not an affiliated hotel for the symposium. Below are a few hotels near the UCLA/Westwood area. There are of course options that are farther away, but unfortunately, the Westwood area of LA is notoriously expensive. If anyone would like to be connected with a room share partner, please let us know.

W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills 


Palihotel Westwood Village


Royal Palace Westwood Hotel


Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Century City/Beverly Hills


Homestays and Airbnbs are also available throughout Los Angeles. 


UCLA Directions: 

Lani Hall is located in the Schoenberg Music Building, across from the Inverted Fountain.  

The building address is 445 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Schoenberg Music Building is located on the intersection of Charles E Young Dr. E and Westholme Avenue. 


If you are driving: There is daily visitor parking in Parking Structure 2, which is a 5 minute walk from the Schoenberg Music Building.  The address for Parking Structure 2 is 602 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095. 


A map of the UCLA campus can be found here.



A note on packing:

Los Angeles is indeed fabulous and sunny, but in January it can sometimes feel a bit chilly! You will probably need a jacket in the morning and evening.