As H2O Tiger pointed out - there's a lot of good info being passed around but it's all over the place, so shall we try to consolidate our efforts?

So, let's go over it all again...oh, and this is not the thread to talk about whether or not the game is going to get canceled.

Where are you staying, drinking, eating, drinking, golfing, drinking, eating, tailgating, drinking, etc.

Here are some tips from others in this thread:

thotpocket (great name, btw):

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UBERs will be expensive as hell. Prepare for a huge price gouge and limited availability if this is your transportation plan.

**also bring masks, they won't let you ride without one

Bruin2010:

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I mentioned this in another thread, but the road team alumni associations usually have a hosted pregame party at the clubhouse for Brookside golf course, right in the middle of the main tailgating areas. Something to look into if you want TVs and a full bar close to the stadium.

You can technically spend the afternoon in Old Town and walk a mile or so to the stadium, but the tailgate experiences on the golf course or lot H are a pretty unique setting in college football, I would recommend either renting a car and setting up your own tailgate or find someone who is hosting one.

I'm happy to answer any other questions about the gameday experience if you have them.

MIKEYtheTIGER:

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For those asking about parking... I usually take the train (Gold Line) into Pasadena. There's a bus shuttle within walking distance of the "Memorial Park" Gold Line stop, that goes to the Rose Bowl during games. It's always been free whenever I've gone to games there.

TRAIN

It's a long line, but it moves pretty quickly as they have a ton of busses on a constant traffic free loop.

mshanas:

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The furthest parking spots are not all that far from the stadium. But just like any other game 3 or 4 hours before kickoff should be okay. But people will start showing up much earlier than that.

General Parking
Parking in Lot H and Brookside Park and Golf Course are sold by the City of Pasadena for $25 per car in advance and $30 on gameday. Lots open six (6) hours prior to kick-off. Visit ticketmaster.com to purchase parking in advance. Handicap parking is available immediately adjacent to the Rose Bowl, and vehicles must display a valid State of California handicapped placard and registration upon entering these lots.

Parsons' Lot Parking and Shuttle Buses
Parking is also available at the Parsons' lot in Pasadena for $18 on game day and features a free round-trip shuttle to and from the Rose Bowl Lot B, beginning 3 hours prior to kick-off and ending 1 hour after the game.

Parking Lot Policies
Overnight parking is prohibited in all Lots.
Parking lots close 90 minutes following the conclusion of the game.
Parking is first-come, first-served. No saving of parking spaces is permitted.
In and out privileges are not allowed.

MemalTheTiger:

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As a former Uber driver, I can tell you that there should be little issue with getting dropped off near the stadium on gameday, but afterwards you should expect traffic to clear out a good deal before you can expect an Uber to pick you up if you plan to stick near the stadium. If you're willing to walk towards Pasadena it'll be a lot easier to get picked up as there's a great deal more access in and out of that area.

I'll probably park over there and catch the shuttle that's been shared on this thread or just walk so I don't fight with cars getting out of there.

CalCajun:

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some great areas to hang out at in Newport pre partying. Anywhere near Newport pier The world Famous Mutt Lynch's and a little Bar row on the boardwalk is lots of fun with plenty of talent. The Beach Ball, Sharkys, Mutts all within 100 yds of each other. Several not on the board walk. Malarkeys, The Helmsman (a favorite) Woodys(overlooking the harbor) Newport is a good time. Huntington Beach up the road is just as lively, but can get squirrely later in the eve. Lots of alcohol fueled young testosterone, and stupidity can show up but still safer than Bourbon street. Great bars on HB Main street Perqs, Freds, the longboarder, and an upper scale awesome food experience is DUKES at the pier.

This post was edited on 8/17/21 at 8:12 pm