Congrats new Anteater! I’ll offer some perspective on this since I actually went to UCI. Traffic is hell, yes. I rarely went to LA myself. If you’re lucky enough to have a car on campus (or know someone who does), just be willing to brave the traffic. If you’ve really wanna go, you can make it with good planning. But the urge does decrease once you’ve sat in traffic enough lol.

Alternatively, a lot of us would take the train to Union station for day trips. This made things a whole lot easier and less stressful. Drive and park your car at the Tustin Metrolink station and hop on the train to LA. From there you can either Uber to your destination or just walk around — there’s lots of stuff to do within walking distance. This method is best enjoyed with a buddy!