Starlight Bowl

This place is fun.  I went for the first time, for a friend's BD party.  I didn't think it would be my kind of scene (a lot of cover/tribute bands), but I went for my friend, to celebrate her....and in spite of my misgivings, we all had a terrific time.

You can bring food, wine, which I recommend since your choices are very limited.  BJ's and San Marcos coffee.  

Some friends coaxed us into going for the 4th, and it was great.  Everyone is friendly.  Plus if you bring a family size bag of kettle potato chips, you are suddenly the most wanted belle of the ball.   You share, you laugh, you bond.

Lines to the bathroom are long.

Caveat:  Stacked parking.  We waited 20 minutes in our car before we could get out.  If you are in good shape, park below and walk.  This is one reason why I rarely go.  I can't stand just waiting and waiting and waiting.  The stacked parking, as other people note, sucks.

My family and I come here almost every 4th of July. We get a box, bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment & Fireworks. It is a very family friendly environment, not very expensive and not overly crowded.

Quick tip: Bring your own coffee, the line is always long!

First time at this venue, and wow it was great. The Starlight Bowl definitely lives up to its name, you can actually see the stars in the sky and on stage.

Now if you are coming to watch an event, let's say the Fab Four like I did, you have a couple of choices. One get here early and get one of the grass picnic areas way in the back. This option is free, but make sure you get there super early. Two, purchase tickets and get assigned seating. This second option allows you to go in when you want and you don't have to stand in line waiting for at least an hour just to try and get a spot. Either way you get to enjoy the show.

Was here to watch the Fab Four perform with done great people. One of the great things I like about this place...you can bring your own beer and wine to drink. So place a picnic, and bring that special someone in your life to watch a show.

You can catch a show one of two ways, either get on their website and but some tickets (assigned seating is a defiant plus) it get here real early and get a spot on the green lawn in the back. Either way toy are sure to Getty a great show. Don't worry about not being able to hear, because the acoustics are great. The seating are built in and backed up in a canyon, so sound had nowhere to go but to bound back to you.