Visitors' Guide to L.A.

Here is a quick guide to places to eat and things to do while you are here in Los Angeles. There is plenty more to do, but the following are within walking distance or a short cab ride away from the USC campus. Click on the links for further information and maps, and see the "hotel and travel accomodations page" for more info about local transportation.

Dining Options near Hotel

Located directly next to the hotel

McKay's Restaurant, Rosso's Pizzeria, The Lab Gastropub, Moreton Fig (across the street on campus but only open Mon-Fri)

Located on Figueroa Blvd, one block south of hotel (Tuscany)

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Cold Stone Creamery, Quiznos, CA Teriyaki Grill, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Rustica

Located on Figueroa Blvd, one block north of hotel (University Gateway)

Freebirds World Burrito, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Soy Japanese Grill and Roll, Yogurtland, Subway, CVS Pharmacy

Located on Jefferson Blvd, one block north and one block west from hotel (University Village)

University Village International Food Court (Thai, Indian, Mexican, Greek, etc), Baskin-Robbins, 21 Choices (Frozen Yogurt), Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Denny’s, Yoshinoya Beef Bowl, Burger King, Wendy’s

Located on USC campus, across the street from hotel

Please note hours of operation (some places are closed on Saturday). Options include California Pizza Kitchen, Carls Jr., Trojan Grounds (open 24 hours), Seeds Marketplace, Wahoo's Fish Tacos, etc. Also click here to access USC campus interactive maps to where these places are located (click on "dining").

Other:

Manas Indian Cuisine

Jacks N Joe (breakfast)

Trio House (Thai)

More fast food places located north along Figueroa Blvd

Exposition Park

Parks and Museums are walking distance from the USC campus and the Radisson hotel

California Science Center
Natural History Museum
Rose Garden
California African American Museum
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena

Catching a Taxi

Don't have a car? No problem! You can catch a cab at the Radisson hotel, there are usually a few waiting around, or the front desk can call one for you. If you are at the Davidson Conference Center, the staff in the lobby can call one for you as well. Alternatively, you can call one yourself -- Yellowcab (213-808-1000) or L.A. Checkercab Co. (323-654-8400).

See the "Hotel and Travel Accomodations" page for further information/links about local transportation, including bus, metro, etc