Whether your crew is heading to a Dodgers game, celebrating a quinceañera, or kicking off a bachelorette night through Burbank and Los Feliz, Party Bus Pasedena makes it easy to book a Glendale party bus rental with an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds. Call 747-737-2460 or use our online tool to lock in your date today!
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Party Bus Pasedena has been handling group transportation across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles since 2011. In a metro where the 5, the 134, and the 2 Freeway can turn a 10-mile trip into a 45-minute crawl, getting your group where it needs to go on time is not a small thing — and it's exactly what we do. We give you access to a fleet that ranges from sleek Sprinter vans and 14-passenger Sprinter limos all the way up to 56-passenger full-size charter buses, so your group never pays for seats it doesn't need.
Our 24/7 reservation team builds a quote around your headcount, your date, and your itinerary — not a generic rate card. Since 2011, we've handled thousands of trips for everything from GCC graduation shuttles and Crescenta Valley High prom nights to multi-day corporate runs between the Glendale Media District and downtown LA. Every quote is all-inclusive, with no surprises when you show up.
Call 747-737-2460 any time to talk through your trip, or pull up an instant price online in under 30 seconds.
From a nimble 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a birthday dinner at Raffi's Place to a full 56-passenger charter bus for a company outing to SoFi Stadium, we match the vehicle to the group. Browse our fleet online or call 747-737-2460 — tell us your headcount and what you're hauling and we'll point you to the right fit.
Party buses in our fleet come loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, a full-length onboard bar, and perimeter wrap-around seating with an open area to move around — the ride from Glendale to the Rose Bowl or down to Hollywood becomes the pregame, not the commute.
Minibuses offer powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, and overhead storage — ideal for corporate shuttles between the Glendale Civic Auditorium and downtown LA hotels without cramming everyone into a rideshare convoy. Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and power outlets — everything a school field trip to the Griffith Observatory or a long haul to San Diego needs. ADA-accessible vehicles are available across the fleet; let us know when you book.
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Glendale party bus rental prices scale by vehicle size, date, and how long you need the bus. Here's what to budget: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Weekend dates, peak seasons like prom (April–May), Dodgers playoff runs (October), and Rose Parade weekend (January 1) all push rates toward the higher end, so the earlier you lock in, the better the number. Every quote is all-inclusive — you see the full price before you ever book. Call 747-737-2460 for a free quote, or use our online tool for an instant price in under 30 seconds.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 747-737-2460 for exact pricing. | |||
Here's the honest version: the San Fernando Valley and the 101/134/5 interchange aren't forgiving on the day of a big event. Glendale sits at the crossroads of three freeways, and when the Dodgers have a 7:10 PM home game or the Rose Bowl is hosting a concert, the Ventura Freeway backs up from the 2 all the way to the 405 — and late-night rideshare pricing in Burbank and Glendale spikes the moment the final whistle blows. One private bus solves the whole equation.
With Party Bus Pasedena, you get a 24/7 reservation team that knows LA traffic patterns, all-inclusive quotes online in under 30 seconds, and ADA-accessible vehicles always available on request. We've run game-day shuttles from Brand Boulevard hotels to Dodger Stadium, brewery crawls through Eagle Rock and Atwater Village, and Sweet 16 arrivals at venues in Burbank and the Americana district — not as one-offs, but routinely, with hundreds of groups. When you book with us, you get a single point of contact from first quote to final drop-off, a fleet scaled to your headcount, and pricing with nothing buried in the fine print.
Call 747-737-2460 any time — no obligation, just a straight answer on what your trip costs.
Party Bus Pasedena handles group transportation for every kind of occasion across Glendale and the wider LA metro. From airport transfers and concert runs to weddings, prom nights, and corporate shuttles, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 747-737-2460 to get your group moving today.
Bob Hope Airport — now officially Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505) — sits less than 5 miles from central Glendale via the 134 West, making it the natural first choice for most groups flying in or out of the area. Commercial bus pickup at BUR uses the Ground Transportation Center on Hollywood Way, where charter buses wait in the designated commercial lane on the upper roadway level. Once your group has collected bags at the baggage claim carousel, your coordinator calls to confirm the bus moves from the holding area to the curb — do not call until the full group is together.
For groups flying through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045), the 30-mile run down the 5 and the 110 adds real time on event days, but a direct bus from the terminal to your Glendale hotel or venue beats the FlyAway bus, a rideshare convoy, and every connection in between. We also serve Ontario International Airport (ONT) for groups coming in from the east. We highly recommend checking the Hollywood Burbank Airport ground transportation page before your arrival date to confirm current commercial staging zones.
A Glendale bachelorette night done right doesn't stay in Glendale. The standard itinerary runs cocktails on Brand Boulevard, dinner in Los Feliz or Silver Lake, then late-night at clubs in Hollywood or WeHo — a route that crosses three freeways and two sets of one-way streets that even locals get wrong at midnight. Instead of drawing straws for who drives and who gets to actually celebrate, a party bus takes care of every mile while the group takes care of the fun.
Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length bar, color-changing LEDs, and a Bluetooth sound system that keeps the energy from the first champagne toast all the way to last call. Start the night with dinner at Frida Restaurant on Brand, hit the comedy club scene in Burbank at Flappers Comedy Club (102 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502), then close out the night in Hollywood. Pre-load the playlist, coordinate the pickup address, and the Glendale bachelorette party bus takes care of everything in between.
Call 747-737-2460 to lock in your date.
Glendale has one of the highest concentrations of quinceañera celebrations in Los Angeles County, and a party bus arrival is still the entrance everyone talks about the next day. Our fleet includes white, black, and silver buses that can be matched to your color theme — pre-load a custom playlist, coordinate a color scheme, and your daughter pulls up to Alex Theatre (216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203) or a reception hall in Montrose in genuine style.
For adult milestone birthdays headed to a rooftop dinner at a venue in the Arts District or a late night at a Hollywood club, a Glendale party bus rental keeps your entire guest list together instead of splitting into an Uber convoy that loses half the group somewhere on the 101. Our 15- to 30-passenger party buses are the right fit for most birthday groups — big enough that everyone is together, small enough that the per-person price makes total sense when you split it. You never pay for seats you don't fill.
Call 747-737-2460 any time to build your birthday itinerary.
Concert traffic in the LA basin is its own category of painful. When Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) hosts a sold-out show, the 110 South from the 5 interchange backs up well before the downtown exits, and rideshare surge pricing after the encore runs 2–3× normal. A Glendale concert bus rental means your group is on the bus while everyone else is hunting for the Figueroa Street exit.
The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068) is just 8 miles from Glendale via the 134 West and US-101 South — but Bowl parking is notoriously congested on summer weekends, and the lot exits bottle-neck onto Highland Avenue for up to an hour after the last note. A charter bus parks in the Bowl's dedicated bus lot, your group walks straight to the gates, and the bus is ready and waiting when the show ends. For stadium-scale events at SoFi Stadium or outdoor festivals at Dodger Stadium, one bus handles your whole fan group for a single flat rate — no juggling five separate rideshares at midnight.
Call 747-737-2460 to get a quote for your show date.
Glendale's Media District — anchored by the Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. campuses just across the Burbank border — generates more group transportation demand than most people realize. Shuttle your executive team between the Glendale Civic Auditorium (1401 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208) and partner hotels along Brand Boulevard without asking anyone to circle the Verdugo Road parking structure for 20 minutes before a morning keynote.
For larger conferences, minibuses handle continuous hotel-to-venue loops with WiFi and power outlets onboard — your team reviews the deck on the way over instead of white-knuckling the 2 Freeway on-ramp. Full-size charter buses move entire departments between Glendale corporate campuses and offsite venues in Century City, Pasadena, or Santa Monica without splitting people into carpool groups that arrive 40 minutes apart. The Americana at Brand area also hosts private corporate event spaces and rooftop dinners where street parking is essentially zero — a minibus drops your group at the curb on Americana Way and picks everyone up when the event wraps.
Call 747-737-2460 to discuss regular shuttle contracts and group rates.
Glendale's event calendar runs year-round, and the city's location — wedged between the 5, the 134, and the 2 — means traffic multiplies fast on big weekend dates. The Glendale Christmas Parade in December closes Brand Boulevard and Colorado Street for hours, and the Cruise Night on Brand car show each June backs up parking throughout central Glendale for the better part of an afternoon. A private charter bus or minibus sidesteps all of it — your group rides in on a route the city hasn't closed, your bus parks at a pre-arranged spot, and nobody spends 25 minutes hunting for a meter.
Family reunions hitting multiple venues — lunch at a Montrose restaurant, an afternoon at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada, dinner back near the Americana — are a natural fit for a charter bus because one vehicle keeps every generation of your family moving on the same schedule instead of splitting into carpool groups across three exits. For graduation parties following Glendale Community College or GCC commencement, a minibus from the venue back to a restaurant in the Montrose shopping district wraps the day cleanly without anyone navigating the post-ceremony parking chaos. Call 747-737-2460 to talk through your private event.
Prom season in the Glendale Unified School District — Glendale High, Hoover High, Crescenta Valley High, Clark Magnet — runs late April through mid-May, and demand for party buses spikes across the entire San Gabriel Valley during that six-week window. A typical 6-hour prom rental for 25–30 students, covering school pickup, a photo stop at Brand Park, venue drop-off at a Burbank or Hollywood hotel ballroom, and a late-night return, runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked in December. Wait until March and that same rental is $2,700–$3,400 or simply unavailable.
For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing or no availability. We work with parent committees and student groups across Glendale Unified and the surrounding districts to confirm pickup logistics, work with venue coordinators, and make sure everyone is home safely. Homecoming bus rentals follow the same early-booking rule — fall dates in September and October fill faster than most parents expect.
Call 747-737-2460 today to secure your school's date before the window closes.
Teachers and chaperones across Glendale Unified trust Party Bus Pasedena for school trips because one call takes care of every pickup and drop-off across the district. A field trip to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007) or the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) — both roughly 15 miles south on the 5 — becomes straightforward when the bus knows the group entrance, waits near the loading zone, and has undercarriage bays for sack lunches, backpacks, and gear so students aren't hauling everything through exhibits.
Charter buses offer a real comfort upgrade over yellow school buses: overhead storage, reclining seats, climate control, and onboard TV monitors that keep a long drive quiet and productive. For trips to the Griffith Observatory (2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027) — just 6 miles from Glendale — tour buses use the bus-only parking area off Vermont Canyon Road, and a coordinated group drop-off keeps the whole class together rather than scattered across the public lot. ADA-accessible buses are always available; just flag the need when you book.
Call 747-737-2460 for school field trip quotes in Glendale.
Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) is only 7 miles from central Glendale down the 2 South, but anyone who has tried to leave Chavez Ravine after a Friday night game knows that seven miles can take 45 minutes. The stadium's preferred rideshare zone is a 10-minute walk from the main gates, and post-game surge pricing on Uber and Lyft frequently runs 2–3× during Dodgers playoff stretches in October. A Glendale charter bus rental changes the math entirely: your group boards at a single address, the bus drops you at the top of the Stadium Way approach, and the bus is ready and waiting at the agreed pickup window when the final out is recorded.
For Lakers and Clippers games at Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015), downtown LA parking on event nights tops $50 in the adjacent structures, and the 110 South is punishing in both directions. For Galaxy and LAFC matches at BMO Stadium (3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037), the Exposition Park neighborhood backs up fast on match days. One bus — the right size for your group — handles all of it for one predictable price.
We highly recommend reviewing the official Dodger Stadium parking page before your visit to confirm current bus staging protocols. Call 747-737-2460 for a game-day quote.
A Glendale wedding weekend has real transportation logistics behind it. Your out-of-town guests are staying at hotels along Brand Boulevard, your ceremony is at the Alex Theatre or a venue in Montrose, and your reception is at a restaurant or event space in the Americana district — three stops, one evening, and a guest list that includes people who have never driven in LA traffic. A wedding shuttle in Glendale keeps everyone on your timeline instead of their own GPS.
A 35-passenger minibus loops between the hotel and the ceremony venue with climate control and plush reclining seats — no one in formalwear is walking four blocks on Brand Boulevard in July heat. For bridal party logistics on the morning of the wedding, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles hair-and-makeup pickups across Glendale with the kind of privacy and comfort the day deserves. Because we've been handling wedding transportation since 2011, your timeline stays tight with clearly staged departure windows and one point of contact from your first quote to the final drop-off after the reception ends.
Call 747-737-2460 for a free wedding transportation quote.
The neighborhoods surrounding Glendale — Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Highland Park, and the growing Burbank restaurant corridor — have developed into one of the best craft brewery and bar crawl circuits in the eastern San Fernando Valley. A Glendale pub crawl bus rental keeps the whole group together from first pour to last call without anyone worrying about who's driving back up the 2.
Start with a pint at Simmzy's in Burbank, swing through Brewery X Anaheim for a tasting flight, and end the night at Verdugo Bar (3408 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065) — a neighborhood institution tucked just south of the Glendale border in Glassell Park. For groups who prefer wine, Descanso Gardens hosts seasonal outdoor wine events in La Cañada just north of Glendale, and the Temecula wine country is about 75 miles south via the 5 and the 15 — an easy day trip in a charter bus with undercarriage storage for cases you buy along the way. No designated driver conversation, no parking logistics at every stop.
Your group stays together for every tasting. Call 747-737-2460 for a free quote on your pub crawl or winery tour bus.
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Party Bus Pasedena serves Glendale and the entire surrounding LA metro — and our fleet means we can take your group anywhere in Southern California. Whether you need a Burbank party bus, a Pasadena bus rental, a La Crescenta minibus, transportation to Montrose, or a run down to Alhambra or Arcadia — Party Bus Pasedena has the right vehicle for you. Call 747-737-2460 to get started!
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Party Bus Pasedena proudly serves Glendale, California and every nearby community across Metro Pasadena. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 747-737-2460 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
Such a fun and relaxing way to get our group around. The seats were comfortable, the music was great, and nobody had to stress about parking or driving. Cruising through Glendale together was the highlight of our day.
Camila F.
Logan W.
From start to finish this was a smooth experience. The bus was clean, the ride was comfortable, and the people handling our reservation were friendly and helpful. Our group could not stop talking about how great it was.
Priscilla N.
We had a big group and they made fitting everyone together feel effortless. The interior was roomy and the lighting set a fun mood. Pickup and drop-off were right on time and the whole thing was a breeze to arrange.
Malik J.
The bus was the perfect setting for our celebration. Loud, clean, comfortable, and just plain fun. We rolled around Glendale without a care and everyone had an amazing time. Highly recommend for any group event.
Glendale party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, how long you need the bus, and the date. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Weekend dates, prom season, and playoff weekends push prices higher, so booking early is the best way to lock in the lower end of the range.
Call 747-737-2460 for a free all-inclusive quote with no hidden costs, or use our online tool for an instant price in under 30 seconds.
Match the bus to your actual headcount — you never pay for seats you don't fill. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo works for a small bridal party or VIP airport transfer. A 20–30 passenger party bus covers most birthday and bachelorette groups.
A 35–50 passenger minibus is the right fit for a midsized prom group or a corporate team outing. A 56-passenger full-size charter bus makes sense for school field trips, large fan groups heading to Dodger Stadium, or a company-wide event at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. When you call 747-737-2460, give us your headcount and we'll match you to the right vehicle right away.
Charter buses coming from Glendale to Dodger Stadium typically head down the 2 South to Stadium Way, which takes you directly into the stadium complex. Commercial and charter bus drop-off uses the designated bus zone along the Stadium Way approach before entering the lot structure — your group walks straight to the gates from there rather than making the hike from a remote parking level. Bus parking requires a pre-purchased pass; none are sold at the gate on game days.
We highly recommend checking the official Dodger Stadium parking and transportation page before game day for the current bus staging location and pass purchasing link, as assignments shift by event.
Yes. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is the closest major airport to Glendale — roughly 4–5 miles via the 134 West — and it's far easier to coordinate a group pickup there than at LAX. Commercial buses use the Ground Transportation Center on North Hollywood Way for curbside pickup on the arrivals level.
Once your full group has collected luggage from baggage claim, your group coordinator should call to confirm the bus moves from its staging area to the curb. Do not call for the bus until everyone is together — BUR's commercial loading window is tight. We highly recommend reviewing the official BUR ground transportation page before your flight lands to confirm the current commercial pickup procedure.
Several dates in Glendale and the surrounding LA area put serious pressure on bus availability. Prom season (late April through mid-May across Glendale Unified schools) is the single tightest window — book by December or expect premium pricing. Rose Parade weekend (January 1) books out months ahead for groups watching from Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.
Dodgers playoff runs in October spike demand across the entire San Gabriel Valley. The Glendale Christmas Parade in December and Cruise Night on Brand in June bring downtown Glendale to a partial standstill and push last-minute transportation requests. For any of these dates, call 747-737-2460 as soon as your headcount is confirmed — not after.
For most Glendale trips, three to six months is the sweet spot to get the best vehicle at the best price. For high-demand dates — prom, Rose Parade, Dodgers playoffs, New Year's Eve — six months or more is not excessive; the right vehicles are committed well before the event date arrives. For a typical weekend birthday or bachelorette party bus rental in Glendale, two to four weeks of lead time is workable, but the earlier you call, the more vehicle options you have.
Lock in your date as soon as your headcount is settled. Call 747-737-2460 right now — availability is real-time, and the quote takes under 30 seconds.
A Glendale party bus itinerary can reach any corner of Los Angeles in one comfortable ride. Here are six destinations our groups visit most — complete with the logistics detail that actually matters on the day of your trip.
Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) sits just 7 miles south of central Glendale via the 2 Freeway, but "7 miles" is not the same as "7 minutes" on a home game night. The stadium holds 56,000 fans, and all lots require pre-purchased passes — none are sold at the gate. Rideshare pickup is routed to a designated zone that puts fans on a 10-minute walk from the gates after the game, and surge pricing is predictable on any night the Dodgers are in contention.
Charter buses use the Stadium Way approach for drop-off, putting your group steps from the main entrance. Bus parking passes must be pre-purchased through the stadium's official parking portal. The Dodgers' season runs April through October, with playoff demand — and transportation lead times — spiking sharply in the fall.
We highly recommend checking the official Dodger Stadium parking page well before your visit.
Address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (323) 224-1507
The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068) is 8 miles from Glendale via the 134 West and the 101 South — a drive that can run 20 minutes on a Tuesday afternoon or 50 minutes on a summer Saturday evening before a sold-out show. The Bowl's parking is legendary for its post-show gridlock: lot exits funnel onto Highland Avenue, and clearance time for the full parking structure can stretch past an hour on a peak night. Charter buses park in the Bowl's dedicated bus area and drop off at the coach drop-off zone near the main gate, separate from the general parking crawl.
The Bowl runs May through September for its summer season, and shows from major touring artists sell out months ahead. For big summer concert nights, plan to arrive 90 minutes early to enjoy the pre-show atmosphere without the parking stress. We recommend checking the official Hollywood Bowl parking page for current bus staging details.
Address: 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Phone: (323) 850-2000
The Americana at Brand (889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210) is the center of gravity for dining, shopping, and private event space in central Glendale — and its parking structure, while impressive, fills completely on weekend evenings when the retail corridors, restaurants, and the outdoor events lawn are all active simultaneously. Street parking on Brand Boulevard is metered and competitive on Friday and Saturday nights. For groups coming in for a dinner, a company event, or a private celebration at one of the Americana's restaurant venues, a minibus drops everyone at the Americana Way curb and waits nearby, so no one spends 20 minutes circling Level 5 of the parking structure before dinner.
The streetcar, the fountain shows, and the pedestrian-friendly layout make it a natural multi-stop destination for birthday and bachelorette itineraries in Glendale.
Address: 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
Phone: (818) 637-8982
Griffith Observatory (2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027) sits on the southern slope of Griffith Park, about 6 miles from Glendale, and it's one of the most visited attractions in Los Angeles — which means parking is almost always the first problem your group encounters. The observatory's public lots fill by mid-morning on weekends and summer holidays, and the city runs a DASH shuttle from the Greek Theatre parking lot when the upper lot closes, adding a transfer into the trip. Tour buses and charter buses use a dedicated bus-only parking area off Vermont Canyon Road, keeping the group together and avoiding the DASH queue entirely.
The observatory is free to enter; the Zeiss telescope and Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows run daily. For school trips, the Education Office recommends booking programs at least four to six weeks ahead during the school year.
Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (213) 473-0800
Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) sits about 4 miles north of Glendale along Foothill Boulevard and is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Southern California — 150 acres of oak woodland, rose gardens, a Japanese garden, and the Boddy House estate. Admission runs $15 for adults, $8 for youth 5–12. The gardens host seasonal events including the wildly popular Enchanted Forest of Light during the November–January holiday season, which draws large crowds and pushes parking in the small La Cañada neighborhood lots well past capacity.
A charter bus drops your group at the main gate on Descanso Drive and waits in the nearby event overflow area, saving the group a 10-minute walk from the farthest parking lot. Garden hours run 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily; holiday light events run into the evening. We recommend checking the Descanso Gardens visitor page for current hours and event availability.
Address: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Phone: (818) 949-4200
The Alex Theatre (216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203) is Glendale's landmark performing arts venue — a restored 1925 movie palace with a 1,400-seat capacity that hosts Broadway touring productions, concerts, the Glendale International Film Festival, and private events year-round. Its location in the heart of Brand Boulevard means on-street parking is extremely limited on show nights, and the nearest structures fill fast. Charter buses and minibuses drop off directly on Brand Boulevard at the theatre's main entrance, putting your group at the front door instead of walking four blocks from a Brand Boulevard side street in evening clothes.
For groups attending a touring Broadway show or a symphony performance, a minibus from a Glendale hotel to the Alex Theatre and back is the cleanest version of the evening — no parking anxiety, no negotiating Brand Boulevard traffic after the curtain falls. Check the Alex Theatre website for current show listings and ticket availability.
Address: 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: (818) 243-2539