The Ford
Los Angeles, CA
2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East 90068
VENUE GUIDE
The Ford
Plan more than your event at The Ford. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Outdoor
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near The Ford
Make the event easier by staying close to The Ford and the surrounding Los Angeles area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Lexen Hotel - Hollywood Walk of Fame/Universal Studios
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (283 reviews)
Best Western Hollywood Plaza Hotel - Walk of Fame Film City LA
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (1,449 reviews)
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (1,672 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hollywood Walk of Fame by IHG
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (1,220 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About The Ford & the Area
The Ford is an event venue in Los Angeles, CA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near The Ford for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
The Backyard
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)
Sweet Greek Personal Chef Services
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (12 reviews)
TGI Fridays (Hollywood)
0.6 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (390 reviews)
Subway
0.6 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (229 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Ann’s Wine Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (63 reviews)
The Brickyard Pub Hollywood
0.7 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (377 reviews)
Remix Room Hollywood
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (180 reviews)
H2 Kitchen & Bar
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)
No Vacancy
0.8 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (793 reviews)
Zero Lounge
0.8 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (64 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
South LA Cafe
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (15 reviews)
Cafe Cancun
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (65 reviews)
Solar de Cahuenga
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee near The Ford for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (791 reviews)
Compelling Coffee Roasters
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (126 reviews)
Bodega
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)
Beachwood Cafe Hollywood
0.9 mi from the venue
Coffee near The Ford for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,678 reviews)
Museums
Medieval Torture Museum
0.9 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (2,597 reviews)
Wonder Walk Hollywood
0.9 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (26 reviews)
Upside Down House
0.9 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (18 reviews)
World of Illusions Los Angeles
0.9 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (3,115 reviews)
Attractions
Hollywood Bowl Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (93 reviews)
Hollywood Bowl
0.3 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (18,026 reviews)
Highland Camrose Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (126 reviews)
Belarusian Freedom Mural
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
Jerome C. Daniel Overlook above the Hollywood Bowl
0.5 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,979 reviews)
Franklin-Ivar Park
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to The Ford.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (125 reviews)
Shopping
Ovation Hollywood
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (30,946 reviews)
Petersen Building
1.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (867 reviews)
Gower Plaza
1.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (240 reviews)
Gower Gulch Plaza
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (419 reviews)
Hollywest Promenade
1.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (224 reviews)
West Hollywood Gateway
1.8 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (3,879 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near The Ford. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
TGI Fridays (Hollywood)
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (390 reviews)
Subway
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (229 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Ann’s Wine Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (63 reviews)
The Brickyard Pub Hollywood
0.7 mi from the venue
Drinks near The Ford after the show or game.
Today: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (377 reviews)
Remix Room Hollywood
0.7 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (180 reviews)
H2 Kitchen & Bar
0.8 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)
No Vacancy
0.8 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (793 reviews)
Zero Lounge
0.8 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (64 reviews)
Getting to The Ford
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to The Ford in Los Angeles, CA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • LA Metro serves the Los Angeles metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near The Ford.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for The Ford. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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