Caltech and Cal State Northridge: Bob Hope Airport, aka Hollywood Burbank Airport, aka Burbank Airport, is a time-saving alternative to frenetic LAX. For families coming by plane for graduations at Northridge, Caltech and elsewhere in the San Fernando Valley, Burbank makes a lot of sense. Think BUR for ceremonies at USC and UCLA, too, as we happily did for a son’s Bruin bash a year ago. For a place to stay near the airport, and a free shuttle to boot, there’s the luxurious and newly renovated Hotel Amarano (hotelamarano.com), a 132-unit hidden gem inspired by the glamor of vintage Hollywood. The onsite FYC Bar + Kitchen offers a fresh take on California cuisine and a stylish, yet comfortable spot for toasting grads on their achievement. Another plus is rates are stable for the next few months, and this comes from the hotel’s mouth.
Los Angeles Daily News