re: Georgia’s Rose Bowl Game

I stayed in Burbank. I took an Uber to downtown Old Pasadena for New Year's Eve festivities. It was all excellent. The downtown experience is likely not as good for in-season games vs. UCLA. There are a couple of downtown hotels. If UGA ever returns to the Rose Bowl, that is where I will stay, close to the action. I reserved a room long ago for this year's Rose Bowl, just in case. I have since cancelled. On game day, I parked my rental car in a reserved space near downtown. It is walking distance to the stadium, though a bit of a hike. I took an Uber to the stadium though. After the game, I followed the crowd back downtown and spent more time in the bars etc. before heading to the airport for my flight home. That wait downtown allowed all traffic to clear out. The stadium itself is no prize, but I was there for the game, not the stadium amenities. Getting more beer was a non starter. The lines were too long. I plan to return any time UGA plays there again, including the currently scheduled game against USLA a few years from now.