<p>I got a lot of great ideas from CCers when we were planning a visit to Oxy:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1116052-need-help-planning-trip-visit-oxy.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1116052-need-help-planning-trip-visit-oxy.html</a>
The Marriott in Old Pasadena was fine, and close to the street with all the shops and places to eat.
Good luck!</p>