The Big Orange Book Festival will take place on Chapman University’s beautiful campus located in the heart of Orange County, California. Within walking distance from Historic Old Towne Orange, visitor will have the option to dine at some of the county’s best restaurants and walk the iconic Circle of Orange. Below find a few helpful links to assist visitors get to and enjoy the Festival.
- Driving directions, campus maps, and parking
- Lodging near Chapman University
- Restaurants near Chapman University
- Event Locations Map
Parking
Chapman University has a variety of parking options to accommodate visitors. For general parking information, visit Chapman parking. Updates to Festival specific parking information will be updated through this page so please check back.
Metrolink Weekend Pass
Metrolink is offering a Weekend Pass for only $10. This pass allows a rider to ride anytime, anywhere system-wide from 7 p.m. on Friday through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
The Weekend Pass offers free connectivity to most rail or buses throughout Southern California. For example, after you purchased your Weekend Pass and took Metrolink from downtown LA to Orange, you can board a bus that will take you all around Orange County for free! The Weekend Pass does not allow for free transfers to the Coaster and other transit systems in San Diego county.
Check the schedule for weekend departure times.
The $10 Weekend Pass is available for purchase through all Metrolink ticket vending machines (TVM) starting at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Learn more at www.metrolinktrains.com







