Santa Monica, the Los Angeles tech hub:
Santa Monica merges its tech-forward culture with inspiring coastal settings, making it an ideal destination for meetings. The Annenberg Community Beach House offers cutting-edge A/V capabilities with a beachside view, while the new Regent Santa Monica Beach boasts luxurious, smart meeting spaces with panoramic ocean views. For more intimate meeting spaces, the Santa Monica Proper Hotel combines state-of-the-art A/V equipment with the warmth of natural beach elements throughout their welcoming venues. Finally, the recently-opened Sandbourne offers over 9,000 square feet of multifunctional space, both indoor and outdoor and ranging in size, that provides a laidback and breezy setting.
Marina del Rey, where meetings are done right:
Located just 15 minutes from LAX and adjacent to Venice Beach and Santa Monica, Marina del Rey offers convenience alongside California’s relaxed luxury. Recent hotel enhancements at Hilton Garden Inn and Jamaica Bay Inn feature upgraded rooms with ocean-inspired designs and coastal charm. The Ritz-Carlton’s Sisley Spa now includes expanded relaxation areas, perfect for pre- and post-event wellness. For more casual gatherings, Marina del Rey Hotel offers a wide-range of waterfront venue space, plus thoughtful California catering options. For memorable team-building and memory-making, take your group on the water with Killer Ocean Adventures that provides e-boat rentals and coastal excursions, or opt to kick your feet up and take a cruise with one of the over thirty different yacht charters.
Pasadena, the innovative entrepreneur:
Pasadena has easy access to four major airports and brings small town charm to history and creativity. Just outside the hustle and bustle of the city, with easy walkability and a robust, sustainable public transportation system, Pasadena takes convenience to the next level. The 130,000 square foot GBAC STAR accredited Pasadena Convention Center is centrally located with over 1,200 hotel rooms within walking distance, plus another 1,300 rooms a short drive away. For one-of-a-kind venues, check out the historic Caltech Antheneum, iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, or notable NASA/JPL, just to name a few. When you’re looking for off-site and team building activities, Pasadena offers something for everyone – from nature lovers exploring The Huntington Library, Museum, and Garden and foodies eating at one of their 600 restaurants, to art aficionados touring the Norton Simon Museum and history buffs immersing themselves at The Gamble House.
Los Angeles, the creativity capital:
Events in Los Angeles mean access to world-class museums, venues, hotels, theaters, restaurants and more. From one of the most technologically advanced convention centers, the LA Convention Center, to the brand new Intuit Dome, it's no wonder LA holds its title as the capital of creativity. Think outside of the box with unconventional venues such as Warner Bros. Studios, historic icons like the Hollywood Bowl or entertainment hubs like LA Live. With 841 galleries and museums, more per capita than any other city, 3,000 new hotel rooms added and 13 unique districts offering unique experiences, the sky's the limit for your next meeting or event in LA.
West Hollywood, meet at the heart of LA:
West Hollywood offers an unmatched blend of culture, entertainment and style, sure to impress guests of all events. In just 1.9 square miles, there are 20 unique hotels, vibrant culinary offerings and eclectic nightlife within walking distance. From smaller venue options like the funky Hotel Ziggy and intimate Chamberlain West Hollywood, to larger-scale like the sustainable 1 Hotel West Hollywood and sophisticated The West Hollywood Edition, to even the massive Pacific Design Center in the Design District, planners can find a venue for all types of events. A meeting or event in West Hollywood wouldn't be complete without experiencing its breathtaking rooftop bars, also available as the perfect panoramic venue to soak the sunset.
Beverly Hills, where business meets luxury:
Beverly Hills’ 16 prestigious hotels boast 2,500 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of event space, making it a versatile destination for meetings and events of all sizes. The Maybourne Beverly Hills offers chic conference rooms and sun-drenched terraces that can accommodate any professional gathering. The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ elegant Boardroom features mahogany wood-paneling, ideal for exclusive meetings and conferences. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills’ Astor Ballroom offers an open and dynamic space that can be customized to suit any meeting needs, not to mention year-round beautiful weather and cruising down Rodeo Drive in your downtime will leave you feeling like a million bucks.
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