5 Reasons Meeting Profs Love It

This year, the sun-soaked harbor community of Marina del Rey celebrates its 60^th anniversary. There’s no better place to enjoy the seaside, so gather your group aboard a private charter with City Cruises for whatever your heart desires, be it a sunset dinner cruise, a champagne brunch cruise or another social event—and enjoy the scenery!

If you’re meeting in Greater LA, you can bet that your attendees want to get some good shopping in! Irvine Spectrum Center is one of the best places to do it. One of California’s most popular entertainment and shopping destinations, it offers an abundance of shopping and restaurants, plus a Ferris wheel, carousel, escape room, cinema and more to make sure the fun never ends.

Palm Springs is world-renowned for wellness, so if you’re meeting in the city, take advantage of all the amazing opportunities available. The Spa at Séc-he was named the #1 spa in the United States by Spas of America—for the second year in a row. It’s no wonder, when you consider its treatments derived from ancient mineral hot springs, an important cultural resource protected by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

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If you’re looking for that classic Greater LA beach experience, Santa Monica Beach is a top choice. Not only will you find 3.5 miles of soft sand and bright blue water; the Santa Monica Pier is a top attraction. From the shopping and dining to an amusement park and aquarium, this landmark is a must-visit.

Greater LA is known for its bustling arts and culture scene, so a visit to the Getty Center when meeting in in the area is an absolute must. The 24-acre campus is home to a permanent collection of pre-20^th-century European works, and 19^th– and 20^th-century American, European and Asian photographs, plus contemporary and modern sculptures.

5 Places to Meet and Stay

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is the place to be for a luxurious, stylish experience in a gorgeous coastal setting, just about a 15-minute drive from LAX. With direct access to the marina promenade, it’s a fantastic home base for exploring.

46,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space; 304 guest rooms and suites

Hold your meeting at Hyatt Regency Irvine for a recently-renovated, Orange County oasis experience. Its centralized location in Downtown Irvine makes it that much easier to get the best of the area’s most sought-after activities.

56,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space; 516 guest rooms

At Parker Palm Springs, hold your meeting at your own private desert estate. Its historic architecture and sprawling gardens make for moments to remember. And activities abound, from access to Palm Springs Yacht Club to guided horseback riding to English croquet.

10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 144 guest rooms

Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica is made for fabulous stays—not only because you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne. Its ideal location places guests within walking distance of the beach as well as plenty of downtown restaurants and nightlife.

14,965 sq. ft. of meeting space; 315 guest rooms

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is a landmark, towering 73 stories above ground. It’s about a 20-minute walk from Los Angeles Convention Center and right by LA’s historic entertainment, financial, arts and sports district.

95,000 sq. ft. meeting space; 889 guest rooms and suites