Fan Stay
The Hollywood Roosevelt
Opened 1927 on the Walk of Fame across from TCL Chinese Theatre — 300 rooms (Marilyn Monroe suite), poolside bar, nightclub, bowling alley. 15-20 min walk to Bowl.
arena
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 20,000
About Crypto.com Arena
Formerly Staples Center, Crypto.com Arena is the entertainment capital's premier indoor venue in downtown LA's L.A. Live complex. Home of the Lakers, Clippers, Sparks, and Kings, it's the go-to arena for A-list celebrity courtside sightings, Grammy Awards, and world-class concerts. Jack Nicholson's courtside seat is perhaps the most famous seat in sports. Capacity 20,000.
- Opened: 1999
- Capacity: 20,000
- Address: 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Architect: NBBJ
- Home teams: Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks
- Official site: www.staplescenter.com
Fan Guide · Lakers, Clippers & Kings
Downtown LA’s arena of champions
Crypto.com Arena — long known as Staples Center — is the rare building shared by three pro teams: the Lakers, Clippers and Kings. Its rafters sag with Lakers banners and retired greats, and the statues outside honor Magic, Kareem, West and Gretzky.
It anchors L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, a district of restaurants, bars and the Grammy Museum right at the doors.
Below are the Los Angeles stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the arena.
Fan tip: L.A. Live wraps the arena with bars and restaurants — an easy pre-game without moving the car.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Crypto.com Arena
All Los Angeles hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Loews Hollywood Hotel
628-room modern luxury at Hollywood & Highland with skyline and Hollywood Sign views. Direct walking access to Hollywood & Highland Metro for the Bowl shuttle — most convenient full-service hotel.
Fan Stay
Magic Castle Hotel
Small boutique adjacent to the private Magic Castle club — all-suite layouts, complimentary snacks 24/7, 5-min walk to Walk of Fame. 2 miles to Bowl. Beloved music-fan stay for its quirky vibe.
Fan Stay
Chateau Marmont
The most storied hotel in Hollywood history, perched above the Sunset Strip. Now a members-only hotel, the Chateau has hosted every A-lister from James Dean to Leonardo DiCaprio. The garden restaurant, poolside bungalows, and gothic lobby remain the ultimate in Hollywood mystique.
Fan Stay
Pendry West Hollywood
Opened in 2021 on the Sunset Strip, the Pendry West Hollywood features a stunning rooftop pool, Merois restaurant by Wolfgang Puck, and Bar Lis lounge with sweeping city views. Its prime WeHo location makes it a celebrity and athlete favorite for fans wanting LA's best nightlife at their doorstep.
Fan Stay
Sunset Tower Hotel
1929 Art Deco hotel and the home of Tower Bar - the longtime industry canteen on the Sunset Strip.
Bars & Pubs
Frolic Room
Hollywood Boulevard's last surviving classic dive bar, in business since 1941 — 1963 Al Hirschfeld mural and Sinatra-to-Bukowski lore.
BMO Stadium (formerly Banc of California Stadium)
LAFC's purpose-built soccer stadium at Exposition Park, opened 2018 as Banc of California Stadium and renamed BMO Stadium in 2023; home of LAFC, Angel City FC, and the soon-to-be 2028 Olympic soccer.
Bootsy Bellows
David Arquette's vintage-glam Sunset Strip nightclub where Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Leonardo DiCaprio party behind velvet ropes.
Gold Line Bar
A downtown LA neighborhood sports bar near Crypto.com Arena, Gold Line is where Lakers fans gather for pre-game beers and post-game celebrations. With craft brews on tap, TVs on every wall, and an energetic crowd on game nights, it captures DTLA's rising sports bar culture.
Highlight Room Grill
Perched atop the Dream Hollywood hotel, the Highlight Room offers panoramic views of the Hollywood sign, downtown skyline, and Pacific Ocean from its rooftop pool deck. A magnet for athletes and influencers, it's the perfect LA rooftop experience for fans celebrating a big win.
The Short Stop
The Short Stop in Echo Park is LA's quintessential fan dive bar, a legendary former police bar turned sports haunt where Dodgers and Lakers fans mingle with a creative crowd on game nights and beyond. The jukebox, cheap drinks, and lack of pretension make it a refreshing contrast to LA's tendency toward flashy sports bars. Regulars say the Short Stop is where you go to remember that sports are supposed to be fun.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Pre-order picnic boxes from Plaza Marketplace by 6pm the night before
If you don't want to cook a picnic, Suzanne Goin-curated picnic boxes can be pre-ordered online up to 6pm the day before your concert and picked up at the Plaza Marketplace inside the Bowl. Plaza Marketplace also hosts free wine tastings every Wednesday and Sunday of the LA Phil season, starting one hour before gates open.
Fan Eats
Beachwood Cafe
Tucked inside Beachwood Canyon below the Hollywood Sign — 1970s-vibe cafe made famous by Harry Styles's lyric reference. Organic locally-sourced menu seven days a week.
Fan Eats
In-N-Out Burger — Hollywood (Sunset)
Open until 1:30am weekends, minutes from Hollywood Bowl. Default post-show late-night burger.
Fan Eats
Musso & Frank Grill
Opened 1919 — oldest restaurant in Hollywood. Red-leather booths, white-jacketed waiters, martinis and flannel cakes that have served everyone from Chaplin to Bukowski.
Fan Eats
Yamashiro Hollywood
Built 1914 as a private estate modeled after a Kyoto mansion — overlooks Hollywood from a hillside perch. 10-15 min drive to Bowl, beloved pre-show special occasion.
Fan Eats
Grand Central Market
LA's legendary downtown food hall since 1917 with 40+ vendors from Eggslut's famous sandwiches to Tacos Tumbras and Sticky Rice — all of LA's diversity in one building.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Rent a $1 seat cushion (or BYO)
Most Bowl seats (sections E through X2) are wooden benches with backs, and cushion rentals at the gate (typically a few dollars) are a longstanding part of the ritual; they often run out, so regulars BYO or arrive early. American Express cardholders can get a complimentary cushion at guest services with a valid card.
Things to Do
BYOB only on LA Phil-presented nights, not lease events
You can bring wine and beer (glass bottles allowed) into the Bowl, but only for LA Phil-presented events; lease events (most pop/rock concerts) are no-alcohol-BYO. No kegs or hard liquor either way. Coolers and baskets must measure under 15 by 15 by 22 inches and fit under your seat or inside your box.
Things to Do
Skip Highland Avenue: use Park & Ride or the Ovation Hollywood shuttle
Bowl parking is stacked, meaning you can be boxed in for 30-60 minutes after the show. The Park & Ride bus network serves multiple LA lots, and the Ovation Hollywood Shuttle (Line 671) runs every 15-20 minutes from a $25/day garage at 1736 N Orange Dr starting 2.5 hours before the show, with return buses ~20 minutes after concert end.
Things to Do
Pre-show picnicking is the defining LA rite
Picnicking at the Bowl is decades-old LA tradition: 14 designated picnic areas open as early as four hours before showtime, and Bowl regulars arrive with blankets, full meals, and wine glasses. Time Out LA calls it an LA rite of passage; philanthropist Dorothy Chandler is credited with turning Bowl picnicking into a high-status candelabra-and-silver affair generations ago.
Things to Do
Box subscribers pre-order Suzanne Goin 'Supper in Your Seats'
Box-seat ticket holders can pre-order Suzanne Goin summer-supper meals (with Caroline Styne wine pairings) delivered straight to their box. Each Bowl box has a wine-bottle holder, and boxes themselves are treated like family heirlooms passed down across generations of LA Phil subscribers.
Attraction
Griffith Observatory
LA's most iconic free attraction on the slopes of Mount Hollywood with planetarium shows, telescopes, and the most photographed view of the Hollywood sign and city skyline.
Latest News
All updates →Plan Your Trip to Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is tracked across 5 events and seats 20,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: 66th Grammy Awards 2024 — Taylor Swift's 4th AOTY (February 4, 2024).
- Celebrities Tracked Here: Jack Nicholson, Jay-Z, Adele and others appear in linked venue sightings.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Los Angeles and Los Angeles hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Celebrity Sightings at Crypto.com Arena
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Jack Nicholson
After nearly two years away from his famous courtside seat, 86-year-old Jack Nic
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Jay-Z
Jay-Z and 13-year-old Blue Ivy Carter sat courtside at the Emirates NBA Cup Quar
Adele
Adele was spotted courtside at a Lakers first-round playoff game against the Den
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal, the comedy legend, has been a Clippers fan since they were the Bu
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg, the hip-hop legend and Long Beach native, is a Lakers courtside regu
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington, the two-time Academy Award winner, is a documented Lakers fan
Flea
Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, is one of the most passionate Lakers fa
Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson, the NBA legend and L.A. sports institution, has been a supporter
Drake
Drake was reported on site at Crypto.com Arena during 67th Grammy Awards, with f
Beyoncé
Beyoncé was reported on site at Crypto.com Arena during 67th Grammy Awards, with
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift was reported on site at Crypto.com Arena during 67th Grammy Awards,
Justin Bieber
Bieber was a headlining player participant at the Skate for LA Strong charity ev
Will Ferrell, Steve Carell
Anchorman costars Will Ferrell and Steve Carell sat side-by-side in Ferrell's se
Will Ferrell
Ferrell attended the Kings-Lightning game at Crypto.com Arena in full NHL refere
Will Ferrell
Ferrell attended the Kings-Flyers game at Crypto.com Arena in a disheveled, unsh
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg appeared at the Kings-Stars game at Crypto.com Arena wearing an overs
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson bought Lakers season tickets in 1970 and turned the front row of
Adele
Adele's Lakers fandom is real and well-documented. Just Jared photographed her c
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg's Lakers fandom is part of his civic identity - Getty has hundreds of
Kim Kardashian
Nobu Malibu is the single most-photographed restaurant in the Kardashian univers
LeBron James
TMZ documented LeBron James leaving Wally's Beverly Hills in the early hours of
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant's Lakers years are mapped to two LA arenas: the Forum in Inglewood,
Drake
Drake closed his It's All A Blur Tour run at Crypto.com Arena on August 22, 2023
Celebrity Travel Guides at Crypto.com Arena
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Sports
Jack Nicholson & Dan Tana's
Jack Nicholson's courtside Lakers seat is its own LA landmark - and Dan Tana's is the West Hollywood red-sauce joint where h
Lakers home games since 1970; returned courtside for 2023 first-round playoff vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Sports
Adele & Crypto.com Arena
Adele turned a stone-faced courtside reaction into a 2023 meme - she's been a fixture at Lakers playoff games ever since dat
Game 6 vs. Memphis Grizzlies April 28, 2023; multiple Lakers home/playoff games 2021-2024
Sports
Snoop Dogg & Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles
Snoop Dogg literally offered to bail out Roscoe's when it filed for bankruptcy - and he's a permanent Lakers courtside regul
Lakers vs. Nuggets, April 25, 2024 (2024 NBA Playoffs)
Celebrity
Kim Kardashian & Nobu Malibu
Nobu Malibu is so reliably Kim Kardashian's restaurant that paparazzi treat it like a Kardashian field office.
Recurring; Nobu Malibu sightings ongoing through 2025; Craig's appearances dating back to 2010s
Sports
LeBron James & Wally's Beverly Hills
After the Lakers were eliminated in 2025, LeBron James stayed at Wally's Beverly Hills until 4 AM - and TMZ caught him leavi
April 30 - May 1, 2025 (Lakers eliminated; LeBron at Wally's until ~4 AM)
Sports
Kobe Bryant & Javier's
For Kobe Bryant, the Lakers were the Forum and the Staples Center - and the family dinner was always Javier's.
Lakers career 1996-2016; jersey retirement at Staples Center December 18, 2017
Music
Drake & Mr. Chow Beverly Hills
Drake closes his LA concert runs at Mr. Chow Beverly Hills - the 1974 Michael Chow original where Hollywood goes for Beijing
Concert run finished August 22, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena
Events at Crypto.com Arena
3 celebs
concert
67th Grammy Awards
Crypto.com Arena
February 2, 2025
Celeb Load
3/3
1 celeb
festival
Calibash Los Angeles 2026
Crypto.com Arena
January 17, 2026
Celeb Load
1/3
expo
66th Grammy Awards 2024 — Taylor Swift's 4th AOTY
Crypto.com Arena
February 4, 2024
Celeb Load
0/3
expo
67th Grammy Awards 2025 — Beyoncé Cowboy Carter AOTY
Crypto.com Arena
February 2, 2025
Celeb Load
0/3
expo
68th Grammy Awards 2026 — Bad Bunny AOTY, Kendrick Lamar sweeps
Crypto.com Arena
February 1, 2026
Celeb Load
0/3
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crypto.com Arena
Jack Nicholson, Jay-Z, Adele, Billy Crystal, Snoop Dogg, Denzel Washington, Flea, Magic Johnson, Drake, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Will Ferrell, Snoop Dogg, Jack Nicholson, Adele, Snoop Dogg, Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Drake have been spotted at Crypto.com Arena.
Crypto.com Arena has a capacity of 20,000 people.
Crypto.com Arena opened in 1999. It was designed by NBBJ.
Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks play home games at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
67th Grammy Awards, Calibash Los Angeles 2026, 66th Grammy Awards 2024 — Taylor Swift's 4th AOTY, 67th Grammy Awards 2025 — Beyoncé Cowboy Carter AOTY, 68th Grammy Awards 2026 — Bad Bunny AOTY, Kendrick Lamar sweeps are among the events held at Crypto.com Arena.