Emergency Shelters: Local shelters, community centers, and temporary housing providers.
1- Palisades Fire: Red Cross Opens Emergency Shelter (January 07, 2025)
Location: Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, 90025)
Phone: (310) 473-3610
Pets: Domestic family pets are welcome and must be in a travel carrier or pet crate. Large animals and livestock are welcome at Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91371).
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
2- Westwood Rec Center – 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
3- Ritchie Valens Rec Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
4- Pan Pacific Rec Center – 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
5- Pecan Rec Center – 145 S Pecan St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
6- Van Nuys Rec Center – 14301 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
7- 211 LA and Airbnb are offering free temporary shelter for displaced Angelenos. Apply HERE.
8- Visit WeHo and Visit Palm Springs are offering discounted rates for local hotels.
9- Santa Monica Hotels are promoting special rates for evacuated area residents at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Gateway Hotel, Hilton Santa Monica, The Pierside Santa Monica, Regent Santa Monica Beach, Sandbourne Santa Monica, Shore Hotel, Shutters on the Beach and Viceroy Santa Monica. More info HERE.
10- The Queen Mary announced it is pricing rooms for fire evacuees at $189 which include a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people and waives pet fees. More info on its Instagram or call (562) 435-3511.
11- Big Bear is offering evacuee lodging at deeply discounted rates. More info HERE.
12- Long Beach hotels and Santa Barbara hotels are both offering discounts to fire victims.
13- YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is opening its locations that aren’t affected by the fires for temporary shelter, showers, basic amenities, and mental health support. They have also teamed up with L.A. Unified School District to provide childcare services for essential workers and affected families until schools reopen. Register on their website. https://www.ymcala.org/community-response
14- Planet Fitness locations in L.A. are offering anyone affected by the fires, including first responders, free access to their facilities, including showers, massage chairs, locker rooms, and WiFi. Contact the club near you for more information and hours. https://www.planetfitness.com/
15- Mariners Village Apartment Homes (Marina del Rey) is offering temporary housing for those affected. For more details or to inquire about availability, please contact us at (310) 821-4916.
16– Alisal Ranch in Solvang is offering discounted rates to locals affected by mandatory evacuation orders. Household pets are also welcome. Those in need can call the front desk to make a reservation at 800-425-4725. https://www.alisalranch.com/
17- Coachella Valley Hotels: Several properties in the Coachella Valley area are offering discounted rates to fire evacuees, including Infusion Beach Club in Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage and Holiday Inn Express Palm Desert.
18- Boomtown Brewery in the Arts District is offering to open its tap room during the day for those who need a place to be and/or WiFi, email or DM on Instagram. They are also accepting donations. https://www.boomtownbrew.com/
Info@boomtownbrew.com
Address: 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
19- Odyssey Games in Pasadena is offering their shop to evacuees to charge cell phones, use the restroom, and grab a snack.
Address: 1795 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena