Originally Posted by HeHateY
If I-405 North is a mess, use the parallel surface street, Sepulveda Blvd.
Defnitely! And if 405 is a mess north of the city, consider taking I-10 West to the PCH (Pacific Coast Hiway) to Topanga Canyon and then crossing over to 101 east into N Hollywood. I know this is a bit out of the way, but sometimes it's quicker - especially at rush hour. If your car has any handling performance, you'll definitely enjoy Topanga Canyon!
GMF