L.A.’S UNIQUE EVENT SPACES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Looking for a glamorous, exclusive and “wow” location that will have your guests talking
long after the curtain has closed? Whether you’re hosting a small group or the whole
company, Los Angeles is home to a wide variety of event spaces to ensure your group
comes away with an experience to last a lifetime.
You’ll be able to add a touch of Hollywood stardust to your next event without the
blockbuster budget, with a range of only-in-L.A. venues including: working Hollywood film
studios, historical theatres, museums and beautiful outdoor locations, which suit the 300
sunny days a year.
To help you easily navigate the endless options available in this ‘city of cities’, L.A. Tourism
& Convention Board recently launched meetla.com – a cutting-edge website that features
accommodation options, interactive maps and a venue finder tool. Here are some of our
hot tips to get you inspired:
HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MAGIC
To add some glitz and glam to your next event, consider a behind-the-screen experience at
one of L.A.’s most notable television and film studios. Choose from Warner Bros Studios,
Paramount Pictures Studios, Universal Studios Hollywood or Sony Pictures Studios, where
you can work with movie production staff to create something extra special for your guests.
Walk in the footsteps of Hollywood greats with your own red carpet arrival, complete with
paparazzi to capture these memorable moments. Recreate any location or theme from an
iconic film, designed by skilled Hollywood production teams. If you have extra time
beforehand, include a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of a working movie studio – don’t forget
to keep your eyes peeled for any stars.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank
wbspecialevents.com
Warner Bros. Studios offers special screening
rooms, backlot sets, a museum, dining room and a
theatre, which can collectively host groups up to
5,000. Its popular studio tour is anchored by the
addition of a brand new feature, Stage 48: Script to
Screen, which shows guests how their favorite
movies and TV shows were made, including an
interactive opportunity for guests to re-enact a
scene from Friends on the iconic Central Perk set.
Sony Picture Studios
10202 W Washington Boulevard, Culver City
sonypictures.com
Sony Picture Studios’ historic outdoor lot
provides one-of-a-kind backdrops for events up
to 3,500. Tours visit historic sound stages where
Dorothy followed the Yellow Brick Road and
where Spider-Man battled his nemesis. You
might even be able to glimpse at the next
blockbuster movie set being built, as Sony
Pictures Studios is a real working studio.
Paramount Pictures Studios
5555 Melrose Ave, Hollywood
paramountstudios.com
At Paramount Pictures Studios, host a bash on a lot
modeled after a New York Street (among others),
which is big enough to accommodate 10,000 guests.
Recreate scenes from The Godfather or superhero
films, or pop in to watch a Dr. Phil session being
filmed live.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
universalhollywoodevents.com
For events that demand Silver Screen
sophistication blended with a little theme-park
fun, Universal Studios Hollywood features more
than 45 indoor and outdoor spaces, award
winning catering, state-of-the-art audio, visual
and lighting, and capacity for up to 20,000.
Experience the largest movie set in Hollywood
history built with creative consultation by
Steven Spielberg himself, walk past the creepy
mansion from Bates Motel and wander down
Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives. The
new King Kong 360 3-D show created by Peter
Jackson will raise the hairs on your arms.
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ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET WITH A BESPOKE AWARDS EVENT
If you’re planning to travel abroad for a special event such as an AGM or sales incentive,
why not congratulate the team in style with your very own awards ceremony? Los Angeles
is home to many iconic award shows including the Oscars, Grammys and Emmys (to name a
few) and the city sure knows how to put on a celebration worthy of its AAA guest list. Roll
out the red carpet and recreate one of these awards shows at a classic Hollywood theatre.
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood
dolbytheatre.com
Home to the Oscars, Dolby Theatre sits right on the walk of
fame in the heart of Hollywood. Roll out the red carpet,
prepare the camera flash, pour the bubbles and welcome
your guests to the event in style. The grand entrance boasts a
five story high lobby and a sweeping staircase, which leads to
a theatre that can seat 3,400 guests. Plus, it is located next to
the Hollywood and Highland Shopping and Entertainment
Centre, which your guests can explore before the event to get
‘glammed up’.
TCL Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood
tclchinesetheatres.com
Opening at the peak of the Roaring Twenties, this classic
cinema has hosted some of the most prominent red carpet
movie premieres and special events, and is where Hollywood's
biggest and brightest stars come to watch their own movies.
The lobby or ballroom is perfect for a cocktail hour before the
screening, and the plush seating inside the venue can
accommodate 930 guests in a classic theatre style. Just
recently, this venue hosted a wedding for two Star Wars fans –
classic Hollywood!
Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood
egyptiantheatre.com
Referencing the prestige of Egyptian culture, this Hollywood
landmark was built just before the discovery of King
Tutankhamen’s tomb and embodies the golden era of Hollywood
in all its early glamour. The first Hollywood premiere, Robin Hood,
was screened here in 1922, which had a live orchestra play
alongside the film. Still a fully operational theatre, you can
organize a private screening for up to 650 in the Lloyd E. Rigler
theatre or 83 in the Steven Spielberg theatre.
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LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS
Fancy living like a celebrity for a day? Make this dream a reality, sourcing an ultra-glam
‘only in L.A.’ residence to take the X factor up a notch or two.
Take over the private mansions and estates of some of
Hollywood’s elite with an intimate dinner, lavish
cocktail party, product launch or an L.A. classic – the
pool party. Choose from plush locations in Beverly
Hills and Bel Air, through to California vibes in Malibu
and Venice Beach. The team at Gianna and Company
can help you find a venue suitable for your dream
event.
Rodeo Drive is known as the epicenter of luxury in
L.A., a glamorous street that features boutiques from
Burberry, Chanel and Cartier, through to Agent
Provocateur, La Perla and Jimmy Choo. A privately
owned shopping lane in the heart of the action can
be closed off to host a private party or special event.
From a lively Beverly Hills cocktail party for 350 to an
intimate dinner setting for smaller groups. Via at Two
Rodeo is the perfect spot for charity balls through to
award ceremonies and everything in between.
OTHER ONLY-IN-L.A. VENUES
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
californiasciencecenter.org
The sky is the limit if you’re looking for a grand
event space. Did you know that you can host dinner
under the original Endeavour space shuttle at the
California Science Center? This masterpiece is the
exact orbiter used by NASA in its Space Shuttle
Program from 1992 until it was retired from use in
2011.
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Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park
lazoo.org
For a luncheon event, the Los Angeles Zoo is the
perfect venue – making the most of L.A.’s beautiful
weather. Choose to have your event next to an
animal enclosure, with wandering elephants just a
trunk away. After lunch, guests can stroll around
the zoo at their leisure, taking in the sights and
sounds of the park.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley
reaganfoundation.org
At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, guests
can board the actual Air Force One that transported seven U.S.
presidents. Get up close and personal with the retired Air Force
One with tours of the plane included in rental packages. The Air
Force One Pavilion can accommodate up to 1,600 guests for a
reception or 1,400 seated dinner guests.
Hollywood Museum
1660 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood
thehollywoodmuseum.com
If a peek into Hollywood’s history is desired,
surround yourself with 10,000 showbiz treasures
on display at the Hollywood Museum. Private
events can be tailored for groups of 20-650 guests.
You can even host a private dinner alongside the
original set and prison corridor from the movie
Silence of the Lambs in the basement’s spine
tingling Dungeon of Doom.
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OUE Skyspace LA
633 W 5th Street, Los Angeles
skyspace-la.com
Perched nearly 1,000 feet above Downtown
L.A., Skyspace LA is a premier event venue
boasting panoramic, 360-degree views of Los
Angeles. Located on floors 69 and 70 of the
iconic U.S. Bank Tower in Downtown Los
Angeles, SkySpace LA features an outdoor
observation deck with amazing views of the
city as well as the Skyslide, an all glass slide
transporting guests from the 70th to the 69th
floor. The event space offers modern,
sophisticated design with approximately 6,000
square feet of flexible event space,
accommodating up to 500 guests based on the
event set-up.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown
lacclink.com
If you’re looking for a large space to host your next event, consider the Los Angeles
Convention Center (LACC). LACC recently completed a USD$10 million project to refresh and
upgrade the spectacular building, both inside and out. Soaring atriums allow warm
California sunshine to flood lobbies and concourses, while clean lines and generous use of
glass give the building a contemporary feel that fits perfectly with the spectacular urban
setting.
Need more info?
If you would like personal assistance booking your next event, L.A. Tourism’s Sales team is
available to answer your questions and guide you through the booking process from start to
finish. Simply visit meetla.com to for contact information.
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