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Who will be attending the conference?
The conference is for feminists on college campuses throughout the Western United States, including students, faculty and staff. Recent alumni and people of all races, genders, religions, ages, abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
How do I get to Los Angeles?
Air
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located about 12 miles south of Santa Monica College. For more information, call 310.646.5252 or visit their website
Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA is located 23 miles from Santa Monica College.
Rental Cars
From LAX, there are many different rental car companies you can choose from: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Fox, Payless, National, Thrifty
AMTRAK
The AMTRAK station in Los Angeles is located at Union Station: 800 N Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012-2177.
Metro trains
How do I get to Santa Monica College?
Santa Monica College is located at 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1644
From the North
Take the 405 South to the 10 West. Exit Cloverfield Blvd (#1C). Turn left onto Cloverfield Blvd and right onto Pico Blvd. Santa Monica College will be on your left.
From the South
Take the 5 North/405 North to the 10 West. Exit Cloverfield Blvd and turn left onto Cloverfield. Turn right on Pico Blvd. Santa Monica College will be on your left.
From the East
Take the 60 West to the 10 West and take the Cloverfield Blvd exit (#1C). Turn left onto Cloverfield Blvd. Right onto Pico Blvd. Santa Monica College will be on your left.
From the West
Take the 10 East and exit 20th Street (#1B). Turn right on 20th street, then right on Pico Blvd. Santa Monica College will be on your left.
Driving From LAX
Follow signs to S. Sepulveda Blvd. Take a slight left at Lincoln Blvd. Continue on Lincoln Blvd to Pico Blvd. Turn right. Santa Monica College will be on your right, at Pico and 17th Street.
Public Transportation from LAX
Visit the LAX ground transportation website for information on shuttles, FlyAway, public buses, rental cars, taxis, and shared vans.
Driving from BurbankAirport
Follow signs for the 134-W to N Hollywood Way. Turn right on W Alameda Ave. Take a slight right to merge onto CA-134 West toward Ventura. Continue on the 101 North and take the exit onto the 405 South toward Santa Monica. Merge onto the 10 West and take the Cloverfield Blvd exit (#1C). Turn left on Cloverfield Blvd and right on Pico Blvd. Santa Monica College will be on your left.
Public Transportation from BurbankAirport
Visit the Burbank Airport Ground Transportation Website.
Is there public transportation in Los Angeles?
Yes. Santa Monica College, the city of Santa Monica and most of West LA is easily accessible by the Big Blue Bus system. Local fares are $0.75 and express fares are $1.75. Unlimited day passes can be purchased for $2.50 for local and $3.50 for express. (310) 451-5444. Line 7 runs East and West along Pico, and will get you from the Travelodge to SMC. SMC can also be accessed through Lines 6 & 8.
There are also metro buses for the Los Angeles area. Go to http://www.metro.net/index.asp to plan a trip.
Where can conference attendees stay in Los Angeles?
Please see the hotels page (link)* for recommended accommodations.
Will there be food provided?
No, those attending the conference will be responsible for their own meals.
Restaurants within walking distance from Santa Monica College:
Hungry Pocket Falafel House
1715 Pico Blvd
310-450-5335
Abbots Pizza Company
1811 Pico Blvd
310-314-2777
Subway
1801 Pico Blvd
310-396-5551
Foster’s Freeze
1530 Pico Blvd
310-452-0995
FMF recommendations of restaurants in the area:
Lazy Daisy Café $$
2300 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90405
310-450-9011
The Counter $$
2901 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90405
310-399-8383
Novel Café $$
2901 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica CA 90405
Holy Guacamole $
2906 Main St
Santa Monica CA 90405
310-314-4850
Urth Caffé $$
2327 Main St
Santa Monica CA 90407
310-314-7040
Library Alehouse $$
2911 Main Street
Santa Monica CA 90405
310-314-4855
What other attractions are there in Los Angeles?
Santa Monica Pier
100 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-8900
www.santamonicapier.org/
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-440-7300
www.getty.edu
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-913-4688
http://www.lacity.org/rap/dos/parks/griffithpk/griffith.htm
Venice Beach
Washington Blvd and Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291
http://www.venicebeach.com/
Third Street Promenade
3rd Street and Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90407
310-393-8355
www.downtownsm.com/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90036
323-857-6000
www.lacma.org
For more information, ask FMF’s West Cost Campus Organizers!
West Coast at 1.866.471.FMLA
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