Top Los Angeles Experiential Activation Venues

EVENTS HELD IN PERSON AND HOSTED PARTIES Hire of the venue is available on a full or partial basis, as well as for photoshoots and other events. We provide a variety of food and beverage packages to ensure that your event and your guests are completely satisfied. If you would like more information, please complete the form below, and our Events Coordinator will get in touch with you as soon as possible. WORKING IN THE KITCHEN Every year since our establishment in 2012, we have made it a point to source all of our produce, dairy, oils, and other products from local, sustainable, and organic vendors. As a result, our chefs draw inspiration from a variety of different styles of cuisine, resulting in a menu that captures the beautiful range of diversity and flavor found throughout the city of Los Angeles. THE RESTAURANT We have designed our bar program at Laurel Hardware to satisfy any craving you may have with our extensive selection of spirits and our carefully curated wine list. Our specialty cocktails combine exciting, seasonal flavors with experimental infusions to create a unique experience. The small production vineyards and winemakers who follow sustainable, biodynamic, and organic principles are among those we are proud to support.

We have an incredible selection of one-of-a-kind venues perfect for almost any type of event! Our skilled Events Team would be pleased to show you around our offerings and assist you in finding the ideal venue for you, whether you have 20 or over 1200 guests. From gourmet sit-down meals, passing hors d'oeuvres, and exquisite Grazing Tables to barbecues, buffets, and expertly made custom offerings from our Master Alchemists, we have a wide selection of great dining and cocktail menus. Our bars offer the highest-quality handcrafted cocktails, as well as specialty beers, wines, and Champagne to suit every occasion! We recommend that you look through the locations on our website to have a better understanding of the types of spaces and venues that are available to fulfill your needs. Full production services, including world-class lighting, sound, projection, and entertainment, are available in-house. From fortune tellers and picture booths to aerialists, magicians, contortionists, and mermaids, Valet parking, specialty activations, and innovative Casting concepts are all accessible.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Imagine flying in by private jet .... having the most fantastic celebration ... then flying out at the end of the evening without ever touching public space. All of this is possible at The MODERN. Uniquely perched on the top floor of The Sky Harbor Hangar, this 11,000 sq. ft event space is accessed by two private elevators. The Terrace enjoys an unparalleled exclusive view of the private jet runway at award winning Long Beach Airport. Uniquely modern and sophisticated. Design opportunities are endless. This venue was made for event planners or couples who have a crazy vision for design and want to run with it! Not only can this 11,000 square foot space be used for a lavish wedding. It can also be used for any event. THE SPACE - Our CENTER BAR is custom built out of warm tone wood and a white quartz stone top. It is strategically placed as a room divider between The Great Hall and Lounge. The bar back is dressed with mirror, glass and lights. - THE SALON CHANDELIER is uniquely made up of hundreds of lights and orbs that dance in the breeze. -Our LOUNGE includes cozy seating areas dressed with modern white furnishings. -The BRIDAL SUITE on the mezzanine floor overlooks The Salon. A French inspired suite with polished concrete floors, french doors, velvet furnishings, & chandeliers. The MODERN requires you use one of our preferred catering partners for your event and will not refer or allow catering services from outside caterers other than for special dietary, cultural, or religious reasons that our preferred Caterer does not customarily provide. The MODERN at its sole discretion, will determine if the outside caterer is adequate and capable of providing services that meet The MODERN’s high standards. There will also be additional fees for outside catering. -Facility Rental Fees are for a five hour event and include tables, modern molded white chairs, furnishings., staffing, and cleaning. -Vendors can arrive up to four hours prior to the event for setup and have an hour after event for clean up. -Onsite parking is included. -An additional fee for guest counts above 150 and security may be required.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center is a 24-acre historic estate managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, located at 23600 Roscoe Boulevard in West Hills. The property was originally the vacation retreat of oil pioneer William Warren Orcutt, and its Spanish Colonial Revival residence — completed around 1926 — features glazed tiles imported from Mexico and carved mahogany and walnut woodwork from the Philippines. The grounds include a seasonal rose garden, a 700-year-old Coast Live Oak, wandering nature trails, a citrus orchard, a rustic barn, a courtyard fountain, and a gazebo. The venue accommodates events for 40 to 300 guests, making it well-suited for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, and private celebrations. Rental facilities are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and a guest house with two separate dressing rooms is available for the bridal party. Acoustic music is permitted throughout the outdoor grounds, and DJs may perform indoors. Rentals are coordinated directly through the Orcutt Ranch office. For event inquiries, the venue can be reached by phone at (818) 346-7449 or by email at orcuttranch.rental@lacity.org.

• 1 Restaurant

At Il Fornaio, we offer elegant private and semi-private dining spaces, along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will with closely with you to create a memorable event. Along with creating a menu and reserving a dining area befitting your occasion, our team - including our on-site Event Coordinator - will guide you in creating a the perfect celebration to match your budget and group size. There’s never any room rental fee. In addition to the dining areas listed here, the entire restaurant is available for buyout for large special events. Founded in Italy in 1972, Il Fornaio Authentic Italian Restaurants are located throughout the United States and aim to provide guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy. Each location has been designed specifically for the communities we serve, so restaurant hours, menus & reservation sizes available may vary by location. Large parties, private dining groups & special events are welcome at every one of our locations. Using the freshest ingredients & traditional cooking techniques, each Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with award-winning wine lists & crafted cocktails in beautiful settings located throughout the west coast. All 20 kitchens are supervised & guided by Veneto native Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon using multi-generational family recipes & preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries. These ideals are best demonstrated by Festa Regionale, our monthly exploration of the food & wine of the 20 diverse regions of Italy. This passion for authenticity has been fostered for over 20 years. Il Fornaio also operates two restaurants as Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, located in Newport Beach, CA & in the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The home office is located in Corte Madera, CA.

• Spaces for 60-200 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Embassy Suites Los Angeles Airport North is a full-service hotel located at 9801 Airport Blvd in Los Angeles, steps from LAX, offering 5,000 square feet of versatile event space for weddings, corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and private dinners. The hotel centers on a signature eight-story garden atrium featuring lush greenery, a cascading waterfall, and a charming gazebo — an atmospheric backdrop available for receptions and networking events. Two dedicated ballrooms, the Pacific Ballroom and Catalina Ballroom, accommodate groups ranging from intimate gatherings to receptions of up to 200 guests, both outfitted with state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities. Additional breakout and boardroom spaces serve smaller meetings and private functions. On-property catering services support all events, and the hotel's complimentary airport shuttle makes it a convenient choice for out-of-town guests. Groups traveling for celebrations benefit from the hotel's spacious two-room suites, each featuring a private living area — a distinctive offering for wedding room blocks and multi-day events.

There's a reason you know about it. Our crew at Hotel Ziggy is excited to show you around West Hollywood and the legendary Sunset Strip, which we call home. At Hotel Ziggy, where a celebration of the Sunset Strip's rebellion and ingenuity that defined the music industry continues, the energy is new, but the spirit is not. It's LA's newest music venue, pizza parlor, and the only boutique hotel in West Hollywood with a saltwater pool. It was here that legends were born and groupies were entertained. Please come as you are. Make your own music and memories, then get ready to rock. On Sunset, relax poolside or spin your own tunes from your comfortable WeHo pad. At Ziggy's lively pool scene and hot new restaurant, B-Side, DJ sets and live music are paired with pizza, drinks, and good vibes. When inspiration strikes, Ziggy's Shred Shed, as well as the workout center, are both available. Tuck yourself into a posh poolside retreat that transports you to a world of revolt and life-changing music. There's something for everyone, whether it's totally remodeled suites or poolside guest rooms that double as VIP cabanas. At B-Side Pizza, where the playlist is as on-point as the menu, pizza and pints create their own melody. Classic breakfast dishes to fuel your jam sessions, creative cocktails to turn up the volume on life, salads for the California kids, juicy burgers, and West Hollywood's greatest pizza are all available all day. Reach out today to learn more about this classically cool Sunset Strip spot.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Event Spaces

This is your Day of Days! It is a time of jubilation and of promises spoken and fulfilled, of shared observance with family and friends joined together in ceremony and celebration of holy matrimony. Before the blushing bride walks down the aisle and you say “I do,” let Bella Donna Catering celebrate with you and help ring in the festivities with its full-line of wedding catering services. From extravagant wedding ceremonies and traditional Quinceaneras to company banquets and formal holiday affairs, Bella Donna Catering is dedicated to providing exceptional service and complete satisfaction to our clients and their guests. Make the moment last with a lifetime of unforgettable memories, both fond and festive, courtesy of Bella Donna Catering!

Private Parties and Gatherings The Palm is the perfect venue for any occasion. It is crucial to us that your event is immaculate from beginning to end, whether you are toasting family and friends or welcoming significant clients. From the cuisine to the ambiance to the table settings, our skilled event specialists and committed team will assist you in planning and executing every part of your gathering to ensure that it hits all of the right notes. Your guests are awaiting your arrival. You have a vision, and we have the experience to bring it to reality. We look forward to working with you. Are you closing a big deal, organizing a rehearsal dinner, celebrating an anniversary, or just hanging out with your pals and having a good time? Please allow us to take care of the details so that you can rest and enjoy time with your guests! In order to create the best backdrop for your party, we'll assist you in selecting the ideal private dining location or small family table for you. Make arrangements for your wedding. Your event will be a time-honored and wonderful experience, regardless of how small and private or enormous and extravagant it is. From the ceremony through the reception, and from customized menus, bar packages, and adjustable floorplans to tableside ordering the day of the event - including steak temperatures – our goal is to exceed every client's expectations.. Leave the planning and coordination to us, and you can concentrate on the wonder of your celebration instead.

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is a modern and stylish facility located in the heart of Long Beach’s downtown waterfront. The Center features more than 400,000 square feet of flexible exhibit and meeting space, two theaters, four ballrooms, an arena and 34 multi-purpose meeting rooms. The glass-domed Promenade Atrium, with sweeping views of the scenic waterfront and downtown skyline is available for pre-functions, receptions and special events. Other pre-function and special event areas include the outdoor Promenade Plaza, Terrace Lobby & Plaza, Pacific Gallery & Patio, Pacific Room and the Top of the Lot. Our versatile and adaptable meeting spaces can be quickly and easily transformed into the perfect venue for any event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

When you choose to have your wedding reception at the historic and legendary Sportsmen's Lodge, we recognize and appreciate the responsibility that comes with that choice. Our single-minded focus is on exceeding your expectations at all costs. We begin with total venue flexibility, catering expertise, and extensive event amenities – not to mention some of the most beautiful wedding venues in Studio City. Then there's the personalized service and meticulous attention to detail, which brings everything together. APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSAL Weddings in the spring, summer, and even fall are a success thanks to our idyllic outdoor spaces, which include beautiful fireplaces and lush gardens. Our one-of-a-kind venue is a wonderful alternative to the traditional ballroom wedding reception setting. Not interested in putting Mother Nature through her paces? It's something we completely understand, which is why we offer a variety of flexible indoor LA wedding venues ranging from elegant ballrooms to more intimate spaces complete with portable dance floors, bars, and countless other amenities. Leave it to our food and beverage team to transform your reception with catering menus that are tailored to your specific needs. The size of the event and dietary restrictions are not a concern. We can arrange for a buffet-style luncheon, a cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception, or a full-course gourmet or Kosher dinner, depending on your preferences. Because we have full-service kitchens, we can ensure that the food is just as memorable as the experience.

Palihouse West Hollywood offers event spaces for your next celebration in West Hollywood, California. We are a collection of one-of-a-kind hotels and residences dedicated to enhancing the lives of our guests and our communities by creating one-of-a-kind, neighborhood-centric spaces filled with interesting people and friendly staff who provide dependable service. We believe that there are few things in life that are as transformative as the people and places you encounter while traveling – and we strive to incorporate that inspiration into everything we do in order to achieve that goal. A family-owned and operated business Service that you can rely on A family business, Palisociety draws its inspiration from the innkeepers of yore. These innkeepers emphasized community, comfort, and a very hands-on approach to every facet and detail of their establishment. Imagination and Vision for the Future When it comes to hotel design, we have an unapologetically eclectic aesthetic that we are proud of. Each of our hotels is a one-of-a-kind creation, inspired by the unique environments in which we live and the communities in which we work. We believe in the... Independent Spirit of each individual. We believe in good, old-fashioned hospitality delivered with a fresh, contemporary attitude. This is a group of people who don't take themselves too seriously. And, most importantly, we believe in the importance of maintaining an independent spirit. In addition to bringing it to life.

Chef Suzanne Goin and her business partner Caroline Styne set the bar for showcasing both the seasonal market in a small plate format and their stunning wine-by-the-glass program - all set in the convivial ambiance of A.O.C. that nurtures the Los Angeles social and cultural scene.

• Spaces for 30-185 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom

Spice Affair Beverly Hills is an award-winning Indian restaurant and event venue located at 50 N La Cienega Blvd in Beverly Hills, offering private event spaces alongside its acclaimed dining program. The restaurant has earned recognition from USA Today, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor, and has hosted a roster of celebrity guests over its decade-plus in operation. Two dedicated event spaces serve gatherings of varying sizes. The Banquet Hall is a 3,000-square-foot room with an arched ceiling, hand-painted murals, and crystal chandeliers that accommodates up to 175 seated or 185 standing guests; combined with an adjacent private room, the space can host receptions of up to 425 guests. The Celebrity Room is a secluded private dining room suited for intimate gatherings of up to 30 guests, with audiovisual equipment and a full-service bar. Both spaces include a PA system with projection screens, high-speed WiFi, valet and self-parking, and access to Spice Affair's catering program — featuring customizable Indian cuisine menus available from 20 guests up. The venue hosts corporate meetings, social celebrations, wedding receptions, VIP events, and fundraisers.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Bar

The Room is a Hollywood original, a bar with real substance. Low-key, quality venue which sets itself apart from trendy pop-ups that come and go. A mainstay in Hollywood nightlife since 1993.

• Spaces for 40-1,232 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 4 Total Spaces

Located in the heart of downtown, Ambassador Auditorium is an intimate performance hall notable for its architectural style, which includes soaring 72-foot quartz columns that lead up to a ceiling of Italian mosaic tiles embellished with 24-karat gold trim. It is housed on the historic Ambassador College campus in Pasadena, California, and is open to the public. The front of this architectural masterpiece has been set back and embellished with windows that span the entire height of the building. In the courtyard space, where beautiful weddings are held, visitors are treated to a breathtaking view of the auditorium. A stunning and one-of-a-kind fountain serves as the focal point of the space, situated in the middle of a meandering promenade that runs in front of the entrance and is surrounded by glittering water. Beautiful flower beds and plants surround the stunning wedding site atop a bridge, adding a splash of color and natural beauty to whatever direction it is looked in. The Ambassador Auditorium is a beautiful setting to begin your life together as a married couple.

• Spaces for 25 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

LA's premier boutique hotel...the home away from home to creative spirits on the move.

A.O.C. Restaurant and Wine Bar, is the groundbreaking wine bar and restaurant by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner and Sommelier Caroline Styne that revolutionized the small plates menu trend in Los Angeles. Chef Suzanne Goin and her business partner Caroline Styne set the bar for showcasing both the seasonal market in a small plate format and their stunning wine-by- the glass program - all set in a convivial ambiance that nurtures the Los Angeles social and cultural scene.

Our event locations have been helping guests celebrate the most important occasions in their lives for nearly two decades. Our meticulous staff has worked on a wide range of events, including weddings, social gatherings, and business gatherings. You may be assured in your decision to use our event locations from start to finish. You've been planning your particular wedding from the moment you said "yes." Each and every aspect has been thoughtfully planned by you. We understand how significant this moment is to you, which is why our team pays close attention to even the smallest details. When you plan your magical wedding day at one of our enchanting wedding venues, you'll create unforgettable memories. There are many special moments to commemorate in life. Whether it's a birthday or an anniversary, you'll need a unique event venue that can accommodate all of your requirements. Showcase your company or brand at one of our upscale locations. Whatever type of event you throw, you'll be able to impress your employees, media, and possible investors.