One of the closest lodging options to USC is Vagabond Inn, a budget accommodation on Figueroa Street. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant; the restaurant serves classic American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pets may stay for an extra fee. Memorial Coliseum, home of the USC Trojans football team, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Local restaurants on Figueroa Street, including Grinder and Vistango Cafe, are a short walk from the hotel; these restaurants are populated by USC students during the school year.
The Radisson Hotel is a full-service accommodation across the street from USC. Shrine Auditorium, located on the USC campus, is a five-minute walk from the Radisson; this auditorium hosts live theater during the fall and spring months. The hotel is also less than five minutes from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the California African American Museum. On-site dining options include McKay's Restaurant, named after legendary USC football coach, John McKay, and Rosso's, a casual pizzeria; both restaurants offer room service. An outdoor pool and whirlpool tub are available to guests.
The Asian-themed Kyoto Grand Hotel is in the heart of Los Angeles' Little Tokyo, a 10-minute drive from USC; during rush hour, this trip make take up to 25 minutes. The hotel is within walking distance of exhibits at the Japanese American Museum and live music entertainment at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Japanese cuisine is available at Little Tokyo restaurants, including Daikokuya and Curry House. The hotel's restaurant, Azalea, serves California-influenced cuisine; entrees include Kobe beef meatloaf and seared citrus salmon. Hotel features include valet parking and a concierge desk. The hotel offers the "Boys Night Out Package" which includes tickets to local sporting events, including games at USC.
Located in downtown Culver City, the historic Culver Hotel is a 20 to 30-minute drive from USC, depending upon traffic on Interstate 10 and 110. Built in 1924, this hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been instrumental in the Hollywood film industry as a shooting location and lodging option for movie and television casts. Shows filmed at the Culver Hotel include "The Little Rascals" and "The Wonder Years." Dining options are available along downtown Culver City's Venice Boulevard and Culver Boulevard, less than five minutes from the hotel. The Kirk Douglas Theater provides live theater within walking distance of the hotel.
