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3.7 (103 reviews)
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Tea T.

This place is nice. No matter where you sit, you'll have a good view. We got through the check in quickly. Bathrooms were easily accessible. There is no parking garage though. We started to park at the Shrine. But it was $45 to park. So we taken our chances and parked in the street (2hr max) and paid the meter. Luckily the volleyball game we went to see was less than 1 1/2hr and we paid like $3. Didn't buy any food here even though they were selling it.

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Daniel M.

The event was super cool! Parking was across the street. Not too bad or confusing. Getting into the venue was easy but actually getting to the ground level for our seats was a pain in the ass! About 5-6 workers kept telling me to go to another worker to get let down to the ground level seats. After walking back and worth, and talking to close to 10 different employees, I finally was able to get to my seats. It was so ridiculous how hard it was to get to my seats. One of the workers told me I can literally sit anywhere in the venue. Why would I want to do that if I have specific seats that I bought? She literally kept only telling me that and that was the only thing she was told by her management. That's just idiotic through and through. Beyond stupid.

Dominique M.

Horrible security! I came right on time to see my college Cal battle USC and once getting past the line was told I had to check my bag which in a completely different MF building with a crazy slow line. I ended up missing the first quarter. The food was garbage. My friend ordered the nacho supreme and when I think supreme I think tomatoes sour cream guacamole no no no we're talking Costco tortilla chips the round ones that if you were to throw at someone's face could probably cause a laceration with nacho cheese and a little bit of cilantro and chicken. Quite laughable actually. Once inside, I had a great time! Saw my cousin play for Cal, great time being Cal Alumni! Cal Alumni and fans were DEEP, and I recall this night feeling proud, Similarly like going to ram stadium when they're playing the 49ers and you look around if you see the whole stadium is red and not blue... Yeah like that Posted from a review draft. This review is from 2020.

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Nick A.

I've been there a few times, but not during the pandemic. We went to a volleyball game last Saturday. I'd advise you to purchase your tickets online. It will save you $5 on each ticket. They shake you down hard for your ID when you pay with a credit card, so be sure you have it. I haven't been asked for an ID along with my credit card in well over a decade. Still, no biggie, but it does slow things down considerably. After that, we started to go in but we were required to present our COVID vaccine cards. My friend left hers in the car. We had to go all the way back to the parking lot to get it. When we got back, they said here tiny little pack was too big (see picture) so we had to go back to the parking lot again and leave it in the car. We missed the entire first set. They should be more upfront about their expectations to avoid these kinds of delays. We should have been told when purchasing tickets about proof of COVID vaccination and their bag policy. What could have been a really fun evening was marred by bad communication. The entire match only lasted an hour and fifteen minutes. We were there for less than 40 minutes. What a waste of time and money.

a red and yellow sign with the word fight on it
Brionna K.

Love going to my alma mater to watch basketball games. Nice arena with comfortable seating. Any seat gives you a good view of the court!

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Matt S.

Perfect size basketball arena with rare comfortable seats...USC basketball is the BEST bargain in sports...the Galen is easy to find parking...has a great a sports bar next door to grab a pre-game beer...and is quick and easy to leave after the game...We go to 6-8 games a year and we love it!!!

Me with my daughter.
Loretta A.

Enjoyed a USC basketball game with family last night. We found a parking garage close by for $10 too! Nice arena and we had decent seats, snack bars and restrooms close by. Nice and loud! Fun night! We lost, but still had a great time.

$10 beer...:  they dump the can in a cup.  This is the full beer!!!
Crystal L.

Came for game 3 of the WNBA Championship (GO SPARKS!)... when you're a WNBA team you just play where ever you can I suppose so instead of the usual Staples Center, the game was at Galen. If you don't know the area well (and I don't), it's tough to find parking. The neighborhood is very congested and it isn't a typical sports venue like Staples with lots of off site parking options and signs directing you to parking lots. We only managed to find ONE parking structure, a school garage, and it was $20 to park. Whatever... there didn't appear to be any other options. I'm sure there are other parking choices but we just didn't see any and again, it's not easy - so budget in a lot of time if you're not familiar with this hood. The stadium is old and old fashioned. To get to upper levels your choices are a couple of very small elevators or a large flight of stairs. Seats are tightly packed and very uncomfortable. My armrest kept falling off. You are going to get to know your neighbors because they're pretty much sitting on top of you. Bathrooms are too small - especially women's - again as an older structure they didn't get the memo about women just needing more stalls. There are concessions. Standard stadium stands offer hot dogs (not bad actually), pizza (awful), popcorn (also awful) and nachos. You can get beer. I paid $10 for a can of Corona, which they are required to pour in a plastic cup. No problem. But then they hand you a 2/3 full plastic cup. It's a sad moment for everyone involved. No words were spoken. We all just looked sadly at that tiny little beer. And I handed over my money. Other food stands around the stadium offer tacos, cotton candy, pretzels, draft beers and cocktails. Prices are what you'd expect to pay at a sporting event. This is NOT a vegetarian's paradise... only thing my SO could eat was that awful pizza and equally bad popcorn. Taking food to your seat is a bad idea anyway because there is so little room to move. If you're going to eat something, do it before you sit down. SPARKS WON and that made the two hours of being uncomfortable worth it. Getting out of the parking garage wasn't too bad since parking is paid when you enter. I'd really only go to an event at Galen Center if it was a show that I just HAD to see. And I'd just prepare myself for being uncomfortable.

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Emily S.

This place is not that bad. I went here to see a concert. The prices were good. It's pretty big, but not big enough so that you can barely see what's going on onstage. The seats are okay. Although,we all had had feet up on the chairs in front of us. If I had to have it on the floor, it may have been a little uncomfortable. There are 2 nearby structures to park here. And it was pretty easy to find parking, even after showing up 2 minutes before the concert was to start. Also, most of the people who went to the event were USC students... so after the concert, they just walked home. I thought that getting out of the Galen Center, and getting out of the parking would be a hassle, because it usually is for things like this, but it was not that bad at all. It probably took only 15 minutes total to do both. And there wasn't traffic for us getting onto the freeway from the campus. Also.. No outside food or beverage are allowed inside. I think only unopened bottles of water are.

Eliza J.

Thank you Mr. Louis and Mrs. Helene Galen for USC Galen Center. What a sports complex! It's a multipurpose athletic arena that serves USC, the community and so many others with great sporting events. Thank you for supporting LAFD/LAPD community events.

Clippers practice
Marcus L.

My most recent visits here were for the Clippers' open practice and for my graduation. As always, this facility is clean and comfortable. The people that work here are nice and courteous. The lighting is great and it is all that you would expect from a professional sports arena. Parking: It's best to park at one of the parking structures (i'd suggest the one at radisson or the one a little further at fig and exposition

Mike M.

I came here for the first time to watch a hoops game. Easy to park for $12 and easy to find beers and food close by. It's a beautiful building with good sight lines. Bummed they would not even upon up the curtain to see out that iconic window. Geez, maybe just at halftime? Is it that hard? Soft cloth seats, long lines at the restrooms, decent food options.

Yvette R.

I want to start off with the staff, they are all so helpful and welcoming. I felt so comfortable as soon as I walked in the entrance. Very clean and well organized. Definitely recommend coming to a game. They have a great variety of food and snacks to choose from. I definitely had a great time here. Thank you USC staff!

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Terrible service. Machines are broken. Can't figure out how fix a computer. Better get to your game an hour early.

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4.1(421 reviews)
1.7 mi•Downtown
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An iconic arena that used to be called the Staples center until 2021. Ever since then, they've done…read moresome renovating that you can see during the Lakers game. It was my first time watching a Lakers game ever so I don't know how it was before. I did like the huge video cube that hangs at the top of the arena. Super cool and makes the view even at the 302 section very worthwhile. I felt like the microphone volume and music was great and clear. There wasn't any issues at all from walking in and to finding our seats and even walking out. The seats have a good cushion to sit at and relax by. There's only one cup holder on the side of the seat. Not bad in terms of leg room I feel but you do have to stand when people have to walk into the row. Overall so fun!! Saw a winning home game and enjoyed the crowd vibes. PS The basketball players are so tall you can still see them pretty well from up top and see the game personally!!!

The Crypto Center is located in Downtown LA right in the middle of Downtown. They have basketball…read moreand other sports, but we go for the concerts. Parking is a bear and very expensive. The concessions are expensive and the lines are long. I prefer smaller venues, but sometime you have no choice. The Crypro Center is well organized as far as getting in and it is part of LA Live so there is plenty to do there, such as bowling and eating. The sound system is pretty good. There are some terrible seats, so they to get in the first 20 rows. The seats are expensive. The place is clean and the staff is very nice. They have good security. At night stay near LA Live and avoid walking around Downtown. If you want to go somewhere take an Uber or a cab. You will like this place.

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3.0(568 reviews)
0.6 mi•Exposition Park
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I came here for an Angels FC game and it is a great stadium. We sat on the visiting side, and by 5…read morepm, the sun was already blocked so we weren't getting pounded by the sun. Everything is new and clean still. Theres a great big screen on one end of the field. And the field itself was in great condition. Super easy entrance through security. Make sure you have a clear bag. Not even a small clutch will cut it here. The food options were ok. I'm surprised they don't have better food options for being such a new stadium. But they have lots of nachos, pizza, and chicken strips and tots. We saw the people in front of us found pasta and frito pies somewhere. I picked up soccer ball nachos that you literally pick out yourself, then set on a tray at checkout and the tray figured out what you picked out based on the weight. Then you do self-payment. There is literally no human interaction at all, except one person by the weighing tray, who doesn't touch anything or talks to you. Yet the self checkout prompts a tip starting at 18%. This is the first time I opted out of tipping because there was literally no human interaction during this. The nachos were solid but got soggy really quickly. The chicken tenders and tots were solid. The tots were great, the chicken tenders were 4 little tenders that taste like tenders you'd expect at a stadium. We also got plenty of beer and a canned Paloma that were great, just expect stadium prices. Parking at the stadium is steep $65, but plenty of nearby parking for $30-$45.

I attended the Carín León concert at BMO Stadium, and unfortunately, the experience getting into…read morethe venue was ridiculously unorganized. For a stadium that regularly hosts large concerts and events, I expected much better crowd management and organization. Initially, we were directed toward a specific entrance and told to follow a designated line in one direction. We stood in line, only for staff to suddenly close that entrance and redirect everyone toward a completely different line. There was no clear explanation, no announcement explaining what was happening, and no communication about why they were changing the entry process. What made the situation even more frustrating was that the lines were already extremely long. Instead of having a well-organized system in place to manage the crowd, they essentially redirected everyone and created even more confusion. People were left trying to figure out where they were supposed to go, following unclear instructions and being sent in different directions. For an event as large as the Carín León concert, this should have been anticipated. Large crowds require proper planning, clear signage, organized entry points, and staff who communicate effectively with attendees. Simply redirecting people without providing an explanation is frustrating and unnecessary. BMO Stadium seriously needs to improve its event management and crowd-control procedures. Concertgoers spend their money on tickets and deserve a smooth, organized experience from the moment they arrive. The venue needs to do a much better job preparing for large crowds because the entry process should not be this chaotic.

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Dark Nights LA Live - Graffiti artists at work

Dark Nights LA Live

4.5(8 reviews)
1.8 mi•Downtown

After living in DTLA for years, I finally checked out Dark Nights at LA Live. I came for the 10th…read moreyear birthday anniversary. I love the vibe. It's a street fair with live performers - music, dancers, and artists to speciality shops. There were a ton of selfie stations and photo opportunities. I love that most of the restaurant a participate in $5 food and drink specials all night. My friend and I checked out each restaurant and menu and we decided to go with Rosa Mexicana. We got a prime seat in the bar to watch the Warriors-Cleveland game and make our bellies happy. We were able to order of the dark night menu and the happy hour menu if you get there early enough. If not, the small plates menu is awesome. We ordered off of everything. The $5 Palomas. Happy taste buds! If you don't care about dual happy hour and dark night menus, I recommend coming when the sunsets. That's when LA Live lights up with all the neon lights. Regardless, it's cool either way!

Dark Nights is a great event for friends, families, couples, or anyone who wants to try something…read morefun! Taking place at L.A. Live, there's definitely something for everyone here. Select restaurants in the area offer special $5 menus so you can sample pricey food without breaking the bank. While walking around you can see muralists painting right in the front of you but don't get too close though (smell of paint is strong!). There's an abundance of photo ops around Dark Nights. It's a little hard to see where the line begins at certain places because there's people everywhere, so look around before you accidentally cut in line! Lining the main plaza are vendors selling everything from jewelry to art. It was great seeing so many artists in one place, providing a vast spectrum of art and styles to choose from. There were plenty of performance artists showing off and having a good time. It was fun seeing people jump rope with LED rope. Speaking of lights - so many lights everywhere constantly changing colors! Between that and the dance music, the sensory overload was overwhelming at times! Dark Nights is so much fun! Visit the discounted restaurants and then enjoy all the entertainment L.A. Live has to offer! I can't wait to return in the future!

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The Hollywood Bowl

4.2(3k reviews)
7.1 mi•Hollywood Hills
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We had an amazing time at The Hollywood Bowl on a Saturday evening. We watched One Republic perform…read moreand it was awesome. One Republic played majority of their songs with live orchestra. The fireworks at the end of the concert was perfect to close out the show. I'm glad the Hollywood Bowl continues to do the fireworks show after each concert. Our seats were great. We can see everything from our seats. We had a bird's eye view. Great customer service from the attendants at the concession stands. We look forward to watching concerts here at The Hollywood Bowl.

Love this venue! The view is great no matter where you're sitting and it's always a memorable…read moreexperience. Planned far enough in advance to get shuttle tickets before they sold out. That made everything so much smoother because I didn't have to deal with the stacked parking situation. Arrived an hour early and while I would have loved to get some merch, the lines were outrageously long since it was MCR's 20th anniversary tour of The Black Parade. Food & drink lines were also long BUT I brought snacks and drinks to avoid all that. At the end of the show, it was packed like sardines to get out (as expected) but everyone slowly and safely made their way towards the exit. There were staff holding purple lights leading the way to the shuttles and we didn't have to wait long before they took off.

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Dodger Stadium

3.8(2.7k reviews)
4.3 mi•Elysian Park

The updates they have been making are fun and welcomed, it's interesting to see so many more Asian…read morefood stores taking over the food booths. I like that you can walk the whole stadium now but definitely miss the all you can eat section. The prices are ridiculous for food, drinks, and parking but it is what it is. Best priced food I found was habit burger! Most annoying change they've made is tipping prompts for every transaction that is hard to click out of in the moment and prompts you for 20% or higher it's crazy

I can't believe that the 2026 MLB regular season has concluded. The season seemed to fly by. We are…read morelucky that we have friends with season tickets, and we were able to go to four games with them this year. I am a huge sports fan, and baseball is my favorite. I love going to games, and I hope to get to all of the MLB stadiums. Over the years I have become a big Dodgers fan, so it is always exciting when I get to the stadium. The negative things about Dodger Stadium is the overall prices. The tickets are very expensive, as is the parking. Food and beverages are much higher than other stadiums. For example, we were at the Filipino Heritage Night game this year. There was a special of lumpia and Chicharróns that ran $34.99. The same amount of lumpia at Oracle Park this season, minus the Chicharróns is just over $16. Prices aside, the stadium is historic and a fun place to be. The people that work there are fun and friendly. My most favorite usher is Shawn! He is great at his job and when I go to a game, I try to find him to say hello. At the Home Plate Bar, Ted Luy is so friendly and I love getting to see him! This season I got to meet longtime vendor, Robert Sanchez, aka pnutman88 on socials. He's been a vendor since The World Series of 1974, so getting to finally meet him was really cool! Can't wait to be back again...probably not until 2027.

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Rhythm Room LA - Pear ty

Rhythm Room LA

4.3(426 reviews)
2.4 mi•Downtown
•$$

This was the last stop in a night where Conrad and I stepped out to LA to have a good time. So by…read morethe time I got there I was tipsy. I was not falling down the stairs, nor was I slurring my words, nor was I misaligning my pool shots, but I was definetely feeling the good inside my blood. I note this, not to highlight my cool factor as if I was a frat bro in a Florida party school, but more to describe how my experience was fogged by my consumption. This place was definetely a hot spot to hit, but I just will not be able to descrbie everything with speicifc detail, more, broad strokes of a good time. The place is reached by going down a flight of stairs, which feels like one is going to catch the J line in New York. I think I felt this more because of the Spring St sign- a famous stop in NY, NY. As soon, I got there, the goal was to continue the good time and this place allowed that at a reasonable price. They had these can drinks that I really responded and they were only 7 dollars. Ok, I know that saying something is only 7 dollars in this economy can seem out of touch. But a drink in LA most of the time will run you at least 12 to 16 dollars, and I think it is mostly on the 16 side. So finding a 7 dollar drink in a hot spot is refreshing. It was a Suncruiser- a vodka spirit based drink- that was part of their specials for their night. maybe is more expensive on other nights when it is not on special? After the drink Conrand and I stepped into their floor. It was the first time we were there and it is basically a basement game room on whatever it is that Bane takes to make himself go from puny human to muscle-on-muscle-on-muscle villain. There is a lot of pool tables maybe like 5, and I saw ping pong, and other table games. Additionally, instead of a speaker or a recorder- the one's that spin old timey records- there was a band. I took a short video of the band but I could not tell you if this band was good or bad or their name or their style of music. I was partly present, and I just heard the music, I did not appreciate the performers. It happens. So Conrad and I play all the time together. And I saw a guy playing by himself. We quickly introduced oursevles and then we played pool. Here is the thing that I am happy to write about this place. Unline a regular bar with a pool table, where every one knows your name, this place had the opportunity to meet new people. And I enjoyed playing with this guy. He was a new challenge. He had fresh stories. And he offered a view of the world I enjoyed. So this place offers the opportunity to meet new people over a game of pool. If pool is your thing than this place will make you happy an if pool is your way of meeting new folks then this place will make you happy and give you opportunities to find the folks you imagine you need in your life. In the final analysis, I want to go here again, and experience the place more broadly. Not sure if I will write a new Yelp, because even though I bared bone this one, it still gives the primary messages I want to. And to the guy who I played with thanks for having a good time with me, even if it was short. And sometimes, short, can be just enough.

Band AMAZING Drinks Good…read morePo boy 2/10 I was given my poboy on stale/hard bread. As a cook, how did you not take enough pride into what you're serving people to not notice? After picking thru it because I was hungry, I spoke to an manager and he just seemed as if I was not being honest, so I pulled the broken bread pieces out to show him; and he didn't offer anything in return. I won't be back.

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