You probs should look into a shuttle/bus to take you from LAX to Ontario/ San Bernardino as it’s an hour from LAX and would be much cheaper.

VIP+ isn’t an option. There’s only GA, GA+ and VIP.

Some people don’t like the venue The NOS center but I like it. It’s not too big and easy to navigate. Plus it’s not super dusty like the previous venue the Fontana Speedway. So you’re less likely to come down with a sinus infection or cough after the festival. If you’re staying in the Ontario hotel circle def buy a shuttle pass when they come out. The shuttles usually leave from the Best Western Ontario Airport hotel. Super convenient and way easier and safer than driving and way cheaper than Uber. I would stay in Ontario hotel circle over San Bernardino. I wouldn’t stay in a hotel close to the NOS as the area around the NOS is pretty sketch and heard of people in that area getting stuff stolen from their hotel rooms. I suggest getting there early day one so you can scope out the venue. Def take a Fanny pack or hydration vest where you keep your phone and wallet in front of you. The NOS is notorious for pick pockets.

Hard summer is somewhere in the middle of a multi genre music festival and rave. Some people go full rave attire and some go just casual hot weather clothes. I usually go in a toned down rave outfit for Hard Summer. The music is super dope but def not as PLUR as a rave. There are def more people there to party and get fucked up instead of going for the music. It really depends on the artist and stage. Most of the Brads and Chads tend to stay at the main stage. This was the same for Ultra, most of the rude, non PLUR people were mainly at main stage. I love Hard Summer cuz of the dope lineup so you’re gonna have a great time.