Thanks to all who helped out with my lodging choice. I decided on Rubies simply because of the location and price. I checked out the others recommended, but most were twice as much per night. I want to spend most of my money having a good time, so would rather cut corners on the lodging. Looks like I will be arriving on the 26th (booked the ticket this morning, so there's no going back now!),which seems to be a time a few others are coming? I know it is much cheaper to fy into municipal and catch the transfer from there, but this is not possible from Lax. Should I make reservations for the puddle jumper, or is it true I should not have any problems getting a seat (I will arrive at 2:40 pm)?