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topfiverecords · 10-22-2010, 10:51 AM

I've been to Coachella the past 3 years. The way the show was run has gone downhill each year but it can still be an awesome time if done right. The allowed daily attendance was increased last year to 85k/day from 60k and it was super crowded as opposed to the previous years.

I camped on the grounds all 3 years and each year the setup changed and got worse as they added to the attendance so definitely do a hotel. If they keep daily attendance up around 85k, traffic into and out of the parking lots each day is horrendous. It can take 4-5hrs to get parked so make sure you book a hotel within walking distance to the grounds. There aren't many and you're probably looking at a 30-45min walk but it beats a 5hr wait by car. Book early and check out hotel reviews on the coachella forum. There are many people that have gone for 10 years straight and know which hotels are good/close by/affordable.

Post some more specific questions and I'll be happy to give you more info.

10-22-2010, 10:51 AM	#6
topfiverecords Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hyperbole Chamber Exp:	I've been to Coachella the past 3 years. The way the show was run has gone downhill each year but it can still be an awesome time if done right. The allowed daily attendance was increased last year to 85k/day from 60k and it was super crowded as opposed to the previous years. I camped on the grounds all 3 years and each year the setup changed and got worse as they added to the attendance so definitely do a hotel. If they keep daily attendance up around 85k, traffic into and out of the parking lots each day is horrendous. It can take 4-5hrs to get parked so make sure you book a hotel within walking distance to the grounds. There aren't many and you're probably looking at a 30-45min walk but it beats a 5hr wait by car. Book early and check out hotel reviews on the coachella forum. There are many people that have gone for 10 years straight and know which hotels are good/close by/affordable. Post some more specific questions and I'll be happy to give you more info. Last edited by topfiverecords; 10-22-2010 at 11:02 AM.