Travel
To our out-of-town guests, thank you so much for traveling to celebrate with us! We recommend flying into LAX Airport by Friday morning so you have plenty of time to settle in before our Welcome Party on Friday night. For more information about the weekend’s timeline and events, please see the Schedule page.
Hotel Recommendations
We have a room block at The <insert hotel here> <insert address here with Google Maps link>. Please be sure to reserve your room before June 15th, 2025 and book under the “St. Regis Kartvedt Wedding” to use our discount.
Transportation Suggestions
We recommend using rideshare apps to get around the city during your stay. If you prefer to rent a car, LAX offers shuttle buses to take you to nearby rental locations.
Please note that LAX has recently updated its transportation system. While buses, friends, and family can still pick you up directly outside your terminal, rideshare apps and taxi pickups have been relocated to a designated area outside the airport (Lyft Black and Uber Black are exceptions and can pick up curbside at the terminal). To reach the rideshare and taxi area, look for the bright green LAXit poles outside your terminal. The LAXit shuttle will transport you there slowly and inconveniently.
Our Favorites in LA
Restaurants
Maccheroni Republic - Italian - DTLA
Jame - Italian - El Segundo
The Kettle - Diner-style American - Manhattan Beach
Palmilla - Mexican - Hermosa Beach
Ivy by the Shore - American/Italian - Santa Monica
Triple Beam - Pizza - Santa Monica
Scopa - Italian - Venice Beach
Pisces - Sushi (Takeout) - Manhattan Beach
Shellback Tavern - Dive Bar - Manhattan Beach
Activities
Shopping and dining on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice.
Drinks and a walk along the pier and beach in Manhattan or Hermosa.
Visit the Rose Gardens at USC and the adjacent California Science Center and Natural History Museum in Los Angeles.
