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Inauguration of James A. Gash - Pepperdine University

Inauguration General Information


Driving Directions

From the East

  • Head west on Interstate 10 (I-10 is called the San Bernardino Freeway east of Downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Freeway west of downtown).
  • Follow I-10 until it merges with Pacific Coast Hwy (California Highway 1).
  • Go north on Highway 1 for approximately 14 miles into Malibu.
  • Turn right on Malibu Canyon Road (traffic signal).
  • Turn left at the next traffic signal, which is Seaver Drive.
  • Stop at the information booth for a visitor's pass and parking instruction.

From the South

  • Head north on the I-405, the San Diego Freeway to I-10, the Santa Monica Freeway.
  • Head west on the I-10 toward Santa Monica and the ocean.
  • Follow I-10 until it merges with Pacific Coast Hwy (California Highway 1).
  • Go north on Highway 1 for approximately 14 miles into Malibu. Turn right on Malibu Canyon Road (traffic signal).
  • Turn left at the next traffic signal, which is Seaver Drive.
  • Stop at the information booth for a visitor's pass and parking instructions.

From the North

  • Exit at Malibu Canyon/Las Virgenes Road.
  • At the end of the ramp turn right and proceed for 9 miles through Malibu Canyon.
  • Turn right at Seaver Drive (traffic signal) and get a visitor's pass and parking instructions from the information booth.


Shuttle Service

Shuttle service will be provided from the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus and the Calabasas Campus for the inauguration ceremony and luncheon. Shuttles will depart West Los Angeles at 8:15 AM and Calabasas at 8:30 AM. For those who will attend the ceremony only, a returning shuttle for both campuses will depart Malibu at noon.  For those who plan to attend the inauguration luncheon, a second returning shuttle will depart for both campuses at 1:45 PM.

 

Lodging

Pepperdine has partnered with several local hotels to provide room blocks and discounted rates throughout the Inauguration Week (September 22–26). 

Room Blocks

Hampton Inn & Suites - Agoura Hills

Book online and use code "PPD" for the rate of $177 per night.  Must book by August 15.

Discounted Room Rates

Four Seasons Westlake Village

Call reservations at 818.575.3000 and ask for the Pepperdine rate. Subject to availability.

Rates:

  • $240 per night Deluxe King or Double
  • $260 per night Deluxe King or Double, Waterfall
  • $280-$320 per night Studio
  • $420-450 per night Malibu One Room Suite
  • $475 per night Waterfall 1 room Suite
  • $495 per night Westlake 1 Bedroom Suite

Westlake Village Inn

Call reservations at 800.535.9978 and ask for the Pepperdine rate. Limited availability.

Rates:

  • $187 per night Courtyard Room
  • $217 per night Suite

Residence Inn by Marriott - Westlake Village

Call reservations at 818.707.4411 and mention the Pepperdine rate for 10 percent off any room.

Sheraton Agoura Hills

Book online for a rate of $199 per night.

Malibu Beach Inn

Call 800-4MALIBU and speak with Sarah or reservation agent and mention the Pepperdine rate.

Rates:

  • King Pier View: $525 per night
  • King Premiere Ocean Front: $675 per night

Hilton Garden Inn - Calabasas

Call reservations at 818.591.2300 and mention the Pepperdine rate for discounted room rate of $189 per night for double room or king.

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Agoura Hills

Call reservations at 818.865.1000 and mention Pepperdine rate for 10 percent off any room.

Shutters on the Beach

Special rate of $425 per night. Reservations may be placed by calling or emailing the Reservations Department at 800.898.6999 or reservations@hotelcasadelmar.com and referencing the Pepperdine inauguration. Reservations must be made on or before August 12, 2019. Two night minimum stay required.

Casa del Mar

Special rate of $425 per night. Reservations may be placed by calling or emailing the Reservations Department at 800.898.6999 or reservations@hotelcasadelmar.com and referencing the Pepperdine inauguration. Reservations must be made on or before August 12, 2019. Two night minimum stay required.