What to Pack & How to Get to the Hotel

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What should I bring to Escapade?

Los Angeles weather in late February can be unpredictable. Some years it’s rainy and chilly, some years it’s warm and sunny. As of today, the prediction is for warm and sunny. HOWEVER, this can change. I highly recommend checking weather.com before making final clothing choices and closing your suitcase. Also, when planning your wardrobe and looking at those wonderfully slash explicit tees you own, remember that we’re not the only event going on in a large hotel, and let that guide your choices.

In general, Escapade is not a cosplay intensive con, but this doesn’t mean people don’t wear costumes. If you love costuming and wearing your costumes, feel free to do so.

This year the Friday Night Party theme is “Reboot”, so if you have some fabulous boots, wear them!

In addition to comfortable clothes and shoes, you may want to bring your own power strip and extension cords. Even hotels that think they are geared towards a technologically savvy traveler really aren’t up to the challenge of a fan who might need to charge a laptop, phone, and iPod #1 while reviewing footage on her flip and maybe listening to iPod #2 – without unplugging every lamp in the room.

If you have fannish items that you want to re-home, don’t forget our Swap Table! Bring your well loved items and maybe go home with some new-to-you things.

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How do I get to the hotel from the airport?

Airport

* Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Travel Distance: Approximately 1.61 km/1.0 miles

Options for getting to and from the hotel include:

Airport Shuttle

* Fee: Complimentary

* Hours: 24 hours

* Travel Time: 10 minutes

The hotel offers free shuttle service 24 hours a day to and from the airport, which is 1 mile away.

What if I want to go somewhere else in Los Angeles?

Ocean Express Trolley

* Fee: $5 USD; Round trip

* Hours:

October – May: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM

* Contact: (310) 338-9466

* About: For a fun trip to Manhattan Beach, Plaza El Segundo, movie theaters, shopping and great eateries, climb aboard the Ocean Express Trolley. This bright red shuttle will pick you up at the corner of Century Boulevard and Airport Boulevard every hour (October to May). Tickets and detailed information are available at the Guest Service Desk.