The many sides of L.A.’s personality make it a perfect place to hold interesting off-site events.
“Every time groups come to L.A., they can discover a different part,” says Dabney Bixel, president of Bixel and Company, a locally based DMC. “There are great museums and nightlife.”
With downtown L.A.’s increasingly hip vibe, there are a variety of exceptional off-site venues available for groups. Following are just a few of the options.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall (213.972.7211; www.musiccenter.org): This satiny steel complex, designed by Frank Gehry, is available for memorable receptions and events. Its Blue Ribbon Garden accommodates 150 guests seated and 400 guests standing. Six other spaces at the theater are also available. The venue has an exclusive caterer. Tours are also available.
- Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge (323.467.7776; www.bowlluckystrike.com): Delegates might want to wear something sleek to this swanky bowling alley located at L.A. Live. A tasty menu is enhanced by billiards, electronic art displays, plush seating and 18 bowling lanes. The executive chef will work with planners to design custom menus for groups.
- The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (213.621.1736; www.moca.org): This museum features eight different spaces for unique events, including the Sculpture Plaza, with 5,600 square feet of outdoor space, and the Roof Terrace, another outdoor space with dramatic downtown views. Permanent collections include The Panza Collection, 80 seminal works of abstract expressionism, and an impressive photography collection that features works by Diane Arbus and Lee Friedlander.
