The following is information about getting to the convention, including parking at the Marriott as well as directions to the hotel for those driving in. If you are flying to the convention, we suggest you check out the Air Travel page instead. Also, for Parking information, please see the section after Driving Directions, below.
Driving Directions
For those driving locally the following are basic details to the hotel. If you are traveling from out of state by plane to the airports, it is suggested that you familiarize yourself with the LA map prior to departure.
- From North: I-405 South (or from central valley, I-5 south to I-405 south). Exit Century Boulevard/LAX Airport, approximately 2 miles west to hotel. Note: exit will drop you off on a side street; follow signs to Century Boulevard and turn right.
- From East (Inland Empire): I-10 or US-60 (I-10 merge) west to I-405 South, then follow directions for “From North,” above.
- From South (Orange County, Beaches): I-405 north, exit Century Boulevard/LAX Airport, approximately 2 miles west to hotel.
General Parking Information
Parking for Gallifrey One can often be problematic and expensive, especially for those attending on Saturday only. Be prepared for the costs and the hassle. The following are parking suggestions for Gallifrey One:
Day-Trippers & Single-Day Parking
- Parking at the Marriott LAX for Daily Visitors: Cost is $20/day until the parking lot fills up, though it doesn’t look like it when you first pull in. Stop by the Member Services desk at the convention when you have checked in for your badge, to pick up a validation sticker that will reduce the regular parking rate in the Marriott’s lot to that $20/day rate.
- Ask the Marriott parking folks where to park, if Marriott parking is full. They may refer you to other lots owned by the same company that owns the Marriott’s lot, in which case you also maybe able to get the lower Gallifrey One rate at those remote lots.
- Make parking reservations at local parking structures. Some of the local parking lots are Airport Spectrum LAX Parking (5757 W. Century, between the Marriott and Hilton); The Parking Spot Century (5701 Century, just east of the Hilton); or Joe’s Airport Parking (6151 W. Century to the west of the Marriott). There are other garages around the neighborhood. You can often make reservations with these locations for overnight parking if you are planning to stay in the area, and simply leave at the end of the day instead of parking overnight. Make sure you look around the area. Note that you can also find day parking at other hotels in the area for nominal charges. We suggest the Cheap Airport Parking website which may be able to help you find local parking rates.
- Park at other hotels. Though you may pay up to $40 per day at these locations, there is parking available at the LAX Hilton, Four Points Sheraton, Sonesta LAX, Renaissance LAX, Residence Inn LAX, Embassy Suites LAX, and so forth. We regret that we cannot do anything to bring the price down for you.
- Use Uber or Lyft. Make sure you note that you are going to the hotel, and NOT to the airport — airport transit usually costs more. It’s best to use local services like Uber and Lyft if you’re worried about parking in the area. (Taxis are another option.)
We urge you to plan ahead for parking if you are coming to the convention and not staying in the hotel, especially for those visiting on Saturday; you almost certainly will not find parking nearby.
Overnight Hotel Parking
- Parking at the Marriott LAX for Overnight Visitors on the Gallifrey One Room Block: Cost is $20/day and will be included on your hotel bill should you be staying at the hotel (one car per room). You must have reserved your room using the Gallifrey One discount code in order to qualify for the reduced rate. If you are staying in the Marriott, they will guarantee you parking.
- Other Hotels: For those staying at other hotels overnight, you should check with your facility for rate information. Rates can range anywhere up to $30/night in the airport area.
- Make parking reservations at local parking structures. See above in Day-trippers section.
