Navigating to UCLA and the Lake Arrowhead Lodge: A Comprehensive Guide

UCLA's accessible location in West Los Angeles makes it easily reachable from various communities throughout Los Angeles County and cities across California. Furthermore, the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge, a mountain retreat in the San Bernardino Mountains, offers a unique escape, though reaching it requires a different set of directions. This guide provides detailed instructions for reaching both UCLA's main campus and the Lake Arrowhead Lodge.

Reaching UCLA's Main Campus

UCLA is near the Interstate 405 and Interstate 10 Freeways. Here are several routes to access the campus:

From the North (San Diego Freeway I-405 North):

Take San Diego Freeway (I-405) North.
Exit at Wilshire Boulevard East.
Turn right onto Wilshire Boulevard.
Proceed a quarter mile to Veteran Avenue.
Turn left onto Veteran Avenue and proceed for one mile until you reach Sunset Boulevard.
Make a right onto Sunset Boulevard and proceed for less than a quarter mile to Bellagio Drive.
Turn right onto Bellagio Drive, then left at Charles E. Young Drive.

From the South (San Diego Freeway I-405 South):

Take the Interstate-405 South Freeway toward San Diego.
Take the Sunset Boulevard exit.
Turn left onto North Church Lane.
Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard and continue until Bellagio Drive.
Turn right onto Bellagio Drive and proceed for two blocks until Charles E. Young Drive.
Turn left and proceed for a quarter mile until you see the Sunset Village parking structure to your right.

From the East (California-110 South/Harbor Freeway):

Take the California-110 South/Harbor Freeway.
Continue onto the Interstate-10 West Freeway.
Merge onto the Interstate-405 North Freeway toward Sacramento.
Take the Wilshire Boulevard exit toward Westwood and merge onto Wilshire Boulevard.
Turn left on Veteran Avenue and proceed for one mile until you reach Sunset Boulevard.
Make a right onto Sunset Boulevard and proceed for less than a quarter mile to Bellagio Drive.
Turn right onto Bellagio Drive, then left at Charles E. Young Drive.

From the East (California-22 West Freeway):

Take the California-22 West Freeway.
Merge onto the Interstate-405 North Freeway toward Sacramento.
Take the Wilshire Boulevard exit toward Westwood and merge onto Wilshire Boulevard.
Turn left at Veteran Avenue and proceed for one mile until you reach Sunset Boulevard.
Make a right onto Sunset Boulevard and proceed for less than a quarter mile to Bellagio Drive.
Turn right onto Bellagio Drive, then left at Charles E. Young Drive.

From the North (Interstate-5 North Freeway):

Take the Interstate-5 North Freeway.
Merge onto the Interstate-405 North Freeway toward Sacramento.
Take the Wilshire Boulevard exit toward Westwood and merge onto Wilshire Boulevard.
Turn left at Veteran Avenue and proceed for one mile until you reach Sunset Boulevard.
Make a right onto Sunset Boulevard and proceed for less than a quarter mile to Bellagio Drive.
Turn right onto Bellagio Drive, then left at Charles E. Young Drive.

From the East (California-111 North Freeway):

Take the California-111 North Freeway.
Continue onto the Interstate-10 West Freeway towards Los Angeles County.
Merge onto the Interstate-405 North Freeway toward Sacramento.
Take the Wilshire Boulevard exit toward Westwood and merge onto Wilshire Boulevard.
Turn left at Veteran Avenue and proceed for one mile until you reach Sunset Boulevard.
Make a right onto Sunset Boulevard and proceed for less than a quarter mile to Bellagio Drive.
Turn right onto Bellagio Drive, then left at Charles E. Young Drive.

Reaching the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge

The UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge & Conference Center is about 90 miles east of the main campus, nestled on a lake 1 mile above sea level in the San Bernardino Mountains. The quickest way to access the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge is by automobile. Here's what you need to know:

Location and appeal: Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, an area dubbed “the Alps of Southern California,” the Lake Arrowhead Lodge is an ideal escape from the city. With 50-acres of pristine landscape, myriad outdoor activities and unique mountain chalets, this conference center and family resort caters to individual travelers, couples, families, groups, event planners and location scouts. Many Hollywood TV and movie productions have also made memories at The Lodge.
What to expect: The Lodge offers unique chalet-style accommodations, on-site activities and award-winning food. It provides fresh air, serene landscapes and breath-taking vistas.
For event planners: Meeting and event planners can appreciate the array of on-site technology and the professionalism of the experienced staff.

Transportation Options:

Shuttle: Xpress Shuttles provides service to Lake Arrowhead. Shared-ride van service from Ontario Airport to the conference center may be available.
TNC (Uber/Lyft): The conference center is inside the Uber and Lyft service area; however, service may be limited.
Other Transportation Services:
- Lake Arrowhead Taxi: Provides transportation locally or to the bottom of the mountain (to meet Uber/Lyft as they often do not drive to Lake Arrowhead). Phone: (909) 744-4515 Web: lakearrowheadtaxi.com
- LAlimo Rental Service: Offers town car, sedan, SUV, passenger van (15 people), limousine (6-10 people), SUV limo (12-20 people), and party bus (20-40 people) services. Phone: (800) 249-1466 Web: lalimorentalservice.com
- E.B. Meyer Charter: Phone: (760) 247-8727 Web: ebmeyercharter.com