This will be my first IU road game in years and I can’t wait. I’ve driven by the Rose Bowl, but never attended a game, and the setting is fantastic with the mountains, walking paths etc etc. Old Pasadena (a section of downtown Pasadena), is a great place to stay, has a ton of restaurants, bars, shops etc and is only a couple of miles (and has a shuttle) to the Rose Bowl. Don’t stay in downtown LA but read safety/restaurant/bar reviews about Old Pasadena and some might be pleasantly surprised.
A kick-off at sunset is going to be beautiful. Just hope my Hoosiers make it a fun game.