Party Bus Rentals in Van Nuys, California
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The site brings the local market together in one place: party buses, charter buses, Sprinter limos, and minibuses from multiple providers, all comparable in a single search. That matters in the Valley.
A Van Nuys group heading to the Hollywood Bowl has completely different needs than a corporate team shuttling to a Burbank studio meeting — and Burbankpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to find the right match for either trip. The network covers the whole San Fernando Valley and beyond, which means you can find the right vehicle whether you are heading two miles across Reseda or all the way down to Inglewood for a SoFi Stadium event.
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Van Nuys Party Bus Rental Options
From 14-passenger Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans to 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses — Burbankpartybuscompany.com connects you to a wide range of vehicle types to compare. Browse the full selection of bus types or call 747-359-0640 for a free quote on your date.
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Buses and vehicles listed above are examples, not the exact makes and models available. Photos show stock or typical vehicles, not necessarily the exact bus you will receive. Exact vehicle photos, amenities, availability, and pricing are shown with your quote when available. For help comparing options, call 747-359-0640.
Amenities Available for Your Van Nuys Bus Rental
Party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers typically come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — everything your group needs to make the ride part of the night before you even arrive anywhere. Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans work well for smaller groups, with leather seating, USB charging at every seat, and tinted privacy windows that keep things comfortable without the size of a full party bus. Full-size charter buses are built for longer hauls and larger groups, with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, overhead storage, and onboard restrooms — exactly what you need for a stadium run to SoFi Stadium or a school field trip where everyone needs to move together.
Amenities vary by operator and vehicle, so compare options on the website to match the right bus to your specific trip.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are just common types of features available on party buses. Exact vehicle features vary by provider and availability. After you submit your quote request, you will see a results page to browse your available options. To confirm the exact amenities included on a specific bus, simply call 747-359-0640.
How Much to Rent a Party Bus in Van Nuys?
Getting pricing in Van Nuys takes under 30 seconds through Burbankpartybuscompany.com's online quote tool. To give you an idea of what to expect: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $175–$350/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $210–$390/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $250–$430/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $300–$500/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $155–$310/hour or $1,250–$2,600/day. These are example ranges — your actual price shifts based on the specific date, trip length, distance, and vehicle type.
A Saturday night bachelorette in November books differently than a prom run in May, and a full-day stadium trip to SoFi Stadium prices differently than a two-hour airport transfer to BUR. Call 747-359-0640 for a free, all-inclusive quote on your exact itinerary — or check the Van Nuys party bus prices page for more detail.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 747-359-0640. | |||
Match Your Group to the Perfect Van Nuys Party Bus
Finding the right party bus in Van Nuys used to mean calling four different companies during business hours, describing the same trip four times, and waiting on callbacks that might never arrive. Burbankpartybuscompany.com replaces that entire process with one quick form and results in seconds you can compare side by side.
Through the website, you compare vehicle types, amenities, and rates from bus companies serving the area — all in under 30 seconds. You see what fits your group size and budget without any back-and-forth. And because coverage spans the entire San Fernando Valley and well beyond, there is always a bus available whether your group is doing a short run from Van Nuys to Studio City or a full day out to Pasadena and back.
The selection spans every group size: a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for an intimate birthday group, a 25-passenger party bus for a bachelorette night, or a 56-passenger charter bus for a large corporate event or school field trip. Custom packages — one-ways, round-trips, and multi-day itineraries — are all available. Call 747-359-0640 any time for a free, all-inclusive price quote, or use the online tool to check availability!
Van Nuys Party Bus Services for Any Event
Burbankpartybuscompany.com helps you compare and request group transportation for every kind of occasion across Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley. From airport transfers and wedding shuttles to bachelorette parties, prom, sporting events, concerts, corporate shuttles, and school field trips — whatever brings your group together, there is a bus available for it. Call 747-359-0640 to get your group moving today!

Van Nuys Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406 is one of the busiest general aviation facilities in the country, handling hundreds of private and charter flight arrivals daily. For groups connecting from private aviation, a coordinated bus pickup from VNY is far smoother than asking everyone to arrange individual rideshares on the FBO side. Have your group coordinator confirm arrival timing before calling for the bus, so the vehicle arrives once your whole party is assembled with bags and ready to load.
For commercial flights into the Valley, Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is the closest full-service option — just 7 miles east of Van Nuys via SR-170. Read the complete Hollywood Burbank Airport shuttle guide for terminal-by-terminal pickup procedures and how to coordinate group assembly at BUR without getting pushed off the curb by airport traffic control. For international arrivals through LAX, budget serious time for the 405 through Sepulveda Pass — that 25-mile run can stretch well past an hour in peak traffic.
Call 747-359-0640 to set up your Van Nuys airport shuttle today!

Van Nuys Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Your bachelorette night should be about celebrating, not logistics. A Van Nuys bachelorette party bus keeps the whole crew together from the first stop to the last — with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound already on board before you have arrived anywhere.
Start the night with cocktails along Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, then head over to Universal CityWalk (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608) for dinner before the crowd builds. From there the group can push into Hollywood proper — the bus handles the Cahuenga Pass run without splitting your crew into three separate rideshares at midnight surge pricing. For groups that want to keep the night entirely in the Valley, Studio City and Encino have strong bar scenes along Ventura Blvd that do not require crossing any mountain passes to get back home.
The itinerary runs on your schedule, not a rideshare app’s surge clock. Call 747-359-0640 to get a quote for your Van Nuys bachelorette bus!

Van Nuys Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Van Nuys hosts some of the San Fernando Valley’s most celebrated quinceañera and Sweet 16 events — the community runs big on these milestones, and a Van Nuys birthday party bus seating 15 to 50 guests makes an arrival statement that photos never fully capture. You can even request specific bus colors to match the event theme.
Whether the celebration is heading to a banquet hall on Van Nuys Blvd, a venue out in Encino or Chatsworth, or making the run south to a restaurant in Hollywood, the bus keeps the whole group together and removes the navigation headache for guests unfamiliar with San Fernando Valley streets at night. Parents of Sweet 16 guests especially appreciate that everyone leaves together and arrives home together — no waiting on texts from individual rideshares at midnight. For milestone adult birthdays heading to Universal CityWalk or into Hollywood, Burbankpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare bus options for any group size.
Use the online tool or call 747-359-0640 to check availability for your date!

Van Nuys Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Van Nuys groups heading to concerts across greater LA have no shortage of venues to choose from — and getting home after the show is where things routinely get complicated. The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068), about 13 miles south via the 101 and Cahuenga Pass, runs stacked parking all summer: every car in the lot is blocked until the entire facility clears, which adds 30 to 45 minutes after the final note before you can even pull out. A party bus drops your group at the Bowl entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged time — no stacked-lot math, no 11pm Cahuenga crawl.
Read the full Hollywood Bowl group concert guide for approach details and timing specifics.
The Greek Theatre (2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027) has a single Vermont Canyon exit that backs up fast with 5,800 fans exiting at once — the Greek Theatre concert bus guide covers the approach and post-show pickup plan. Closer to Van Nuys, Starlight Bowl in Burbank runs summer shows up a narrow canyon road that is genuinely unpleasant to navigate in the dark after a late show. The Starlight Bowl guide covers the Lockheed View Drive approach and exit.
Call 747-359-0640 to compare concert transportation options for your date!

Van Nuys Corporate Event Transportation
The San Fernando Valley is dense with production companies, aerospace contractors, and corporate campuses — and shuttling employees between offices, parking structures, and event venues through gridlock on the 405 or 101 is not a problem that resolves on its own. A chartered minibus or charter bus keeps your team together and on schedule without losing an hour to the I-405/US-101 interchange near Sherman Oaks, which backs up consistently during peak hours in both directions and during any sporting event or concert at nearby venues.
For group shuttles between Van Nuys-area hotels and Burbank’s studio district — Warner Bros. (4000 Warner Blvd), NBCUniversal, and The Walt Disney Company campus on Buena Vista Street — the run is just a few miles but can take considerably longer in Valley traffic. The Warner Bros. Studio group shuttle guide covers that specific corridor in detail. For convention trips further afield, a full-size charter bus with WiFi and power outlets keeps your team productive on the road instead of sitting in I-5 stop-and-go. Call 747-359-0640 to discuss Van Nuys corporate shuttle packages and group rates!

Van Nuys Private Event Transportation Services
Planning a large gathering across multiple stops in the Valley? A Van Nuys private event charter bus or party bus keeps everyone on the same itinerary instead of splitting into a caravan of cars that inevitably loses people between stops.
The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area — covering more than 2,000 acres along Balboa Blvd in Van Nuys — hosts family reunions, community events, and sports tournaments throughout the year, and a private bus makes arrival logistics simple when your group is scattered across different starting points. For groups hitting multiple destinations in a day — a morning stop at Lake Balboa / Anthony C. Beilenson Park (6300 Balboa Blvd), lunch in Sherman Oaks, and an evening wrap-up at a venue in Studio City — one bus keeps the entire day on one timeline. MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. (14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys, CA 91411) is another popular private gathering spot in the neighborhood for craft beer groups.
Compare options through Burbankpartybuscompany.com or call 747-359-0640 to discuss your itinerary!

Van Nuys Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in the Valley runs April through May, and Van Nuys has multiple LAUSD high schools feeding into the same narrow booking window — Van Nuys High School (6535 Cedros Ave), Birmingham Community Charter High School (17000 Haynes St, Lake Balboa), and James Monroe High School (9229 Haskell Ave, North Hills) all hold proms within weeks of each other. Every party bus and minibus in the San Fernando Valley competes for the same dates in the same short window. For prom: book by December or expect limited availability and higher rates by spring.
A typical 6-hour prom rental in the Van Nuys area — school pickup, a pre-prom photo stop at Lake Balboa or Sepulveda Basin, venue drop-off, and after-party return — runs around $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked 4 to 6 months early. Waiting until March or April for a May date can push the same rental to $2,800–$3,500 or higher, and availability simply disappears on the most popular Saturday nights. Burbankpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare buses for prom, confirm your pickup plan, and get prom night moving on schedule. Call 747-359-0640 to get started before dates fill up!

Van Nuys School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Coordinating field trips from Van Nuys schools without a charter bus means navigating parking at every stop — and that is before accounting for LAUSD pickup protocols, the 405 at midday, and keeping 40 students together in a busy location. A Van Nuys school event bus handles the pickup, the route, and the drop-off while teachers focus on the actual program.
Universal Studios Hollywood sits just 4 miles from Van Nuys via SR-170, making it one of the most popular field trip destinations for Valley schools — the full Universal Studios Hollywood group guide covers the drop-off flow and how timed-entry groups should arrive to avoid missing their window at the gate. The Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506) is another strong choice for school groups covering California ecology and equestrian programs — the LA Equestrian Center group guide covers the Riverside Drive approach and staging. ADA-accessible buses are available — just mention it when you request your quote.
Call 747-359-0640 to get the right bus for your field trip!

Van Nuys Sporting Event Transportation
Getting from Van Nuys to a major sporting event in LA is a genuine logistical challenge — and it gets meaningfully harder after the game when everyone is trying to leave at once. For Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012), the approach from Van Nuys via SR-170 south is about 16 miles, but on a sellout night the last stretch before Chavez Ravine can take 30 minutes on its own. The lots are cashless and oversized-vehicle passes for buses need to be bought in advance — the official Dodgers parking page has all the pass details.
Read the full Dodger Stadium game-day guide for the Sunset Gate approach and post-game exit plan.
For Lakers and Kings games at Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015), the run from Van Nuys via SR-170 to I-5 takes about 45 minutes off-peak — and noticeably longer when downtown traffic is backed up through the interchange. The Crypto.com Arena group guide covers L.A. Live parking and the commercial drop-off approach from the north. For Rams and Chargers games at SoFi Stadium, see the SoFi Stadium bus guide.
Call 747-359-0640 for Van Nuys sporting event transportation pricing on your exact game date!

Van Nuys Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
A Van Nuys wedding shuttle takes the guest-coordination headache off the couple on the most important day of the year. Instead of asking out-of-town guests to navigate unfamiliar Valley streets — or figure out which exit off the 101 gets them to the reception without missing a turn — a shuttle bus picks everyone up at the hotel block and delivers the group directly to the ceremony and reception venue.
Venues across the San Fernando Valley, from hillside properties in Encino to event spaces in Sherman Oaks and Calabasas, often have limited guest parking or valet-only access on weekend evenings. A wedding minibus or party bus solves the problem neatly: guests arrive at the door instead of circling lots, and the return run at the end of the night means nobody has to figure out a rideshare after hours of celebrating. Because Burbankpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to plan pickup windows and staged departure times up front, your wedding timeline stays on track from the first shuttled guest to the final drop-off.
A 14-passenger Sprinter limo also works beautifully as a bridal party vehicle for the day itself. Call 747-359-0640 now!

Van Nuys Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The San Fernando Valley may not be wine country, but it has at least one standout starting point for a local crawl: MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. (14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys, CA 91411), a neighborhood craft brewery in Van Nuys specializing in traditional English ales with a comfortable taproom that works well for private groups. A Van Nuys pub crawl party bus starts there and expands outward — into North Hollywood, Studio City along Ventura Blvd, or Burbank’s Magnolia Blvd craft beer scene — without anyone taking the wheel between stops.
For groups who want a full winery experience, the bus can reach the Malibu Creek area vineyards in about 35 minutes from Van Nuys — and the drive home after dark is genuinely better when nobody in the group has to navigate PCH. The bus keeps everyone together at every stop, holds the itinerary to a reasonable pace, and makes the last stop of the night just as easy to get home from as the first. Call 747-359-0640 to compare Van Nuys pub crawl bus options and get a quote on your group’s night out!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Nuys Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Burbankpartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options for your trip. Fill out the quick quote form or call to share your trip details, then compare pricing and available vehicles for your date to find what fits.
What is Burbankpartybuscompany.com?
Burbankpartybuscompany.com is a comparison and quote-request website for group ground transportation. It connects you with transportation providers serving Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley and lets you compare party bus, charter bus, and minibus rentals through one online form, so you can weigh prices and vehicle options side by side and see what fits your group — without calling multiple companies individually.
How does Burbankpartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details into the online form — date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations — and you’ll see vehicle options from transportation providers serving the Van Nuys area. Compare pictures, amenities, and estimated prices in one place. If you prefer to talk through the details with a person, call 747-359-0640 any time to put together a package that fits your exact headcount, date, and destination.
How much does a party bus cost in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. To give you an idea: small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $210–$390/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $250–$430/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $300–$500/hour; and full-size charter buses run $155–$310/hour or $1,250–$2,600/day. The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific date and itinerary is to call 747-359-0640 — all-inclusive pricing comes back in under 30 seconds.
Check the Van Nuys party bus prices page to learn more.
Can I book a one-way trip from Van Nuys?
Yes — one-way transfers are available alongside round-trips and multi-stop itineraries. Common Van Nuys one-way routes include airport runs to BUR and LAX, game-day trips to Dodger Stadium or Crypto.com Arena, and transfers to downtown LA or the Westside. Pricing on a one-way depends on mileage, vehicle type, and the date.
Call 747-359-0640 to request a one-way quote, or submit the trip details through the online form to compare options available on your date.
What should I know about airport pickups in the Van Nuys area?
The most important thing: don’t call for the bus until your full group has cleared baggage claim and is assembled at the correct terminal pickup point. LA-area airports keep curbside traffic moving, and buses that arrive before the group is ready get waved off. For BUR pickups, the Hollywood Burbank Airport shuttle guide covers the exact terminal flow and curb coordination.
For LAX, plan for extra time in both directions through the Sepulveda Pass — have a single group coordinator make the call once everyone is together, not before.
How many people fit on a party bus in Van Nuys?
Vehicle options range from 14-passenger Sprinter limos all the way up to 56-passenger charter buses. The right size depends on your headcount and what you’re doing — a 15-passenger party bus is a solid fit for a small birthday group, while a 56-passenger charter bus handles large school field trips and corporate events with undercarriage storage to spare. Use the online tool to filter by group size, or call 747-359-0640 for help figuring out which vehicle works best.
Popular Van Nuys Party Bus Destinations
A Van Nuys party bus itinerary can run from outdoor summer concerts in the hills to stadium games across the city to neighborhood craft brewery crawls right here in the Valley. Here is a look at the destinations Van Nuys groups hit most often — along with the local logistics first-timers rarely see coming until they are already dealing with them.

Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608) sits just 4 miles southeast of Van Nuys via SR-170 — close enough that many groups underestimate traffic on a weekend morning when the ramp from the 170 to Universal Hollywood Drive is already backed up. Parking at the park runs $50 standard and $85 for preferred, and buses unload at the transportation hub near CityWalk before proceeding to the oversized-vehicle parking area. For groups with timed-entry tickets, arriving as one assembled unit is the difference between walking in on schedule and scrambling to regroup at the gate while your window closes.
Read the full Universal Studios Hollywood group guide for drop-off flow and parking specifics. Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068) draws hundreds of thousands of concertgoers across its summer season, and its parking situation is genuinely unlike any other venue in LA: every lot is stacked, meaning no vehicle exits until the entire lot has cleared — the Bowl says so on its own signage. For a Van Nuys group on a Saturday night, that means a 30-to-45-minute wait just to pull out of the lot before fighting the northbound Cahuenga Pass. A party bus drops the group at the entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-set time — no stacked-lot math, no late-night canyon crawl home.
Read the full Hollywood Bowl group concert guide for approach details. Address: 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Phone: (323) 850-2000

Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) is about 16 miles south of Van Nuys via SR-170 to the I-5, and the post-game exit from Chavez Ravine is renowned for how long it takes even when you have a solid plan. Buses enter through Sunset Gate A on Vin Scully Avenue, and oversized-vehicle passes run $65 prepaid — buy it in advance through the official Dodgers parking page since the lots are cashless and sales close three hours before first pitch. A party bus keeps your whole Van Nuys fan group together for the ride down, the tailgate, and the ride home without anyone navigating the Ravine exit at midnight.
See the full Dodger Stadium game-day guide for the approach from the Valley side. Address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Starlight Bowl
The Starlight Bowl (1249 Lockheed View Dr, Burbank, CA 91501) is a 5,000-seat outdoor amphitheater in the Verdugo Mountains running a summer concert series from June through August — a beloved local institution that draws big Valley crowds every season. Getting there requires navigating Lockheed View Drive, a winding, narrow canyon road that locals recognize as genuinely rough in the dark after a late show. The official lot fills early and late arrivals end up on the canyon shoulder with a significant uphill walk to the gate.
A party bus handles the canyon approach, holds the group at the entrance when the show ends, and gets everyone back to Van Nuys without anyone picking their way down a mountain switchback at 11pm. Read the full Starlight Bowl summer concert guide before your visit. Address: 1249 Lockheed View Dr, Burbank, CA 91501

Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area
The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area covers more than 2,000 acres of park, athletic fields, and open space along Balboa Blvd right in Van Nuys — it includes the Balboa Sports Complex, Sepulveda Dam, and the Lake Balboa / Anthony C. Beilenson Park (6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406) with its 27-acre lake and picnic grounds. Family reunions, sports tournaments, and community gatherings regularly fill the basin on weekends in spring and summer. Parking at the Balboa lot fills in on busy days, and groups of 30 or more arriving in separate cars reliably lose members to different entrances and different lots.
A charter bus keeps the entire group on one arrival plan and drops everyone at the same access point so nobody is searching across a 2,000-acre park for the rest of the group. Check the LA Parks official Lake Balboa page for event permit requirements. Address: 6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406

MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.
MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. (14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys, CA 91411) is one of Van Nuys’ best-known neighborhood gathering spots — a craft brewery specializing in traditional English ales with a comfortable taproom that works well for private group events, birthday stops, and casual evening outings. Street parking on Calvert St and the surrounding blocks gets tight on weekend evenings, and groups arriving in separate cars frequently end up split across different streets. A Van Nuys pub crawl bus drops the whole group at the door, stages nearby while you enjoy the taproom, and then carries the party to the next stop in North Hollywood or Burbank without anyone needing to figure out how they are getting home.
Check MacLeod’s events calendar at macleodalebrewing.com before your visit. Address: 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys, CA 91411