Top Carson Venues

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Last Bookstore is California’s largest used and new book and record store. The name was chosen with irony, but seems more appropriate with each passing day as physical bookstores die out like dinosaurs from the meteoric impact of Amazon and e-books. With an adaptable audience area of 6000 sq. ft., we offer a full-service venue for any variety of event — literary, musical, theatrical, etc. We book events that have natural draws of 50-500 people.

• Spaces for 12-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 9 Total Spaces

Experience a truer expression of LA. A gateway to the sides of Los Angeles rarely seen, envisioned in the spirit of hard work and celebration, Hotel Per La is a place where ideas are born before a trend takes hold. Where we choose velvety red wines over red velvet ropes. And where nameless guests become familiar friends. Inspired by Italy. Curated by us. Accommodations should do more than just accommodate. Our rooms invoke feelings of home, or at least a home-away-from-home. (A well-appointed home, mind you.) Events with style and substance. Our Per La team uses inspired service and expertise without ego to create your perfect event, be it a corporate show of appreciation or a chance to simply let loose.

This is your premier destination for unforgettable events! With a track record of hosting over 300 successful occasions, we specialize in creating magical moments for baby showers, wedding receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, corporate gatherings, dinners, pop-up shops, brand launches, and more. Our versatile venue offers a perfect blend of elegance and adaptability, ensuring your celebration is tailored to perfection. Let us turn your vision into reality!

• Spaces for 150-235 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Housed in the historic Commercial Exchange building in Downtown Los Angeles, once home to the publishing offices of Tarzan author, Edgar Rice Burroughs. Inside, a jungle-like lobby is peppered with potted cacti and a menagerie of ornamental wooden creatures alongside an Aztec-style bar. Freehand Los Angeles offers a variety of unique spaces that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. The Exchange restaurant's eclectic menus reflect the flavors of multicultural California cuisine through an Israeli lens, Rudolph's Bar & Tea offers unique tea infused cocktails, and our rooftop pool deck with city views is home to our favorite bar, Broken Shaker. Ongoing collaborations with local artists and musicians create engaging events and activities for hotel guests and locals.

The Reserve, Catwalk & Vault — Downtown LA’s premier multi-level nightlife and event destination housed in a historic 1920s bank. Featuring three stunning spaces — The Reserve (600 capacity), Catwalk (800), and Vault (175) — the venue blends timeless architecture, modern design, and elite sound and lighting for unforgettable upscale events, brand activations, and nightlife experiences.

In the heart of Venice, CA, Atrium | Abbot Kinney is the rarest of venues for your dream event. Modern, sleek and architectural, the indoor & outdoor space at the CENTERMOST intersection within Abbot Kinney Blvd is ready for your creative activation. An ideal location for celebrations and parties of any kind: corporate events, album releases, product launches, dinner parties & brunches, art exhibitions, and more. All event inquiries are welcome.

• Spaces for 75-450 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

The Buffalo Club is the perfect place to celebrate engagements, birthdays, award nominations, holidays, or movie and television premieres. The Garden Courtyard at The Buffalo Club is an ideal spot for both wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and receptions, and the staff at our property can help make your event feel personal and customized based on your wants and needs. Private event spaces at The Buffalo Club lend themselves well to any type of party design or theme, which means you can bring your event vision to life. In the past, many event planners and designers have transformed The Buffalo Club into exciting and creative theme-events to suit their guests ideas.

• Spaces for 32 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located directly across the street from Valentine & Grass Room and just around the corner from Millwick, Flora Chang is an intimate gathering space for up to 30 guests, plus staff. Flora Chang is the perfect venue for private parties, rehearsal dinners, photo-shoots and more. The venue is an excellent bride or groom day-of wedding suite as well. Flora Chang also serves as a showroom or gallery for artwork, handmade objects and other unique items available at florachangshop.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Brack Shop Tavern offers classic cocktails, craft beers, warm people, and great food. At Brack Shop Tavern, you can replace gridlock with happy hour, challenge friends to a game of Pac Man in the game room, or enjoy a night out with live music and good drinks. Brack Shop Tavern is a unique venue space for parties and special events. They have the capacity to host groups of 15 to 150. Brack Shop Tavern is available for a full buyout or for private event space rentals. They host anything from happy hour events to late night blowouts.

• Spaces for 3,156 Guests

Conceived of as the epicenter of arts in Los Angeles, The Music Center complex and its four theatres were designed by the foremost architects, engineers and experts in the field. Each element and detail - from the design and amenities, to acoustic quality and staging - were developed to give audiences a state-of-the-art experience. The Music Center can also serve as a space for private parties, readings, presentations, seminars and other events.

• Spaces for 16-1,500 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

The sophisticated venues of our downtown Los Angeles hotel set the stage for a memorable celebration, whether you are planning a lavish wedding or an intimate affair, our venues will exceed expectations. The stunning California Ballroom, our largest venue, can accommodate 700 for a wedding banquet, and the smaller indoor and outdoor venues are also available, for those planning intimate celebrations in LA. Our experienced wedding staff will guide you through the planning process, from venues to catering. Work with our LA hotel's culinary team to craft a custom menu that reflects your tastes.

• Spaces for 1,100-3,054 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

As the tallest building west of Chicago, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown forever elevates the city skyline. Located in the epicenter of Downtown, near Staples Center and L.A. Live, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown leads the way as the new architectural icon of luxury hospitality. The hotel features 889 guest rooms including 109 suites, and a myriad of culinary venues including La Boucherie, a high-end French-inspired steakhouse and Spire 73 – the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere, located atop the 73rd floor. The hotel is also the first LEED-Gold certified building in Downtown L.A. for Building Design and Construction. Our 94,977 square feet of indoor and outdoor event, meeting, and banquet space are spread over three expansive floors. They house two major customizable ballrooms—one with an outdoor garden and each with a pre-function terrace—along with 28 smaller meeting rooms of varying size, most with natural light pouring in through floor-to-ceiling windows. On the 7th floor, the Podium Pool Deck provides a perfect outdoor venue, including two fire pits for public and private L.A.-style VIP events. Or, you and your guests can enjoy the panorama from the amenities of the 70th floor Sky Lobby. Complete with an experienced team dedicated to making sure things run smoothly, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown can accommodate occasions of all kinds, whether you’re hosting a few hundred or a few thousand.

• Spaces for 200-800 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

The legendary Alexandria Ballrooms is located on the corner of 5th & Spring Street in the heart of the Historic-Core in downtown Los Angeles. The Alexandria offers three iconic event venues in one spectacular building! The Alexandria is known to have welcomed presidents, dignitaries and vintage Hollywood royalty since 1906. After decades, the ballrooms have been restored and have officially opened their doors once more. The Alexandria ballrooms offers a variety of environments. Make your event a part of history and allow us to help make it a success!

Our 3,750 square footage space is versatile and perfect for workshops, pop-up shops, product launches, corporate events, dinner parties, weddings, conferences and more. Drop us an inquiry if you're interested in renting our space for an event. 5% of our proceeds go to support Justice Rising International, and the work they do to build schools in war and conflict zones around the world.

More than a new hotel in downtown Los Angeles, The Wayfarer is a new way to experience the city. A place for the curious and courageous to dig deeper, finding inspiration in every unscripted adventure. No guidebooks required. Our rooftop is the gathering place for kindred spirits. Take in the night sky, expand your cocktail horizons at the bar, or stake a spot for the ultimate private event. Step into our basement parlor, Lilly Rose. We’ve been waiting for you. The show’s about to begin and the bartender has a surprise or two up his sleeve. Settle in, this night may not go exactly as planned.

DoubleTree Los Angeles Downtown offers event spaces for your next celebration in Los Angeles, California.

• Spaces for 538 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom

The Club Lagos is an event space in the heart of Los Angeles. We're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, we aim to offer more than just a venue — we provide a canvas for your vision!

Celebrate your special day in the enchanting ambiance of Settecento, a haven where every detail echoes the romance and richness of Italy's culinary heritage. Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, Settecento offers a picturesque setting for your wedding ceremony and reception, promising an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

• Spaces for 250-800 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

The Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles, home to Hollywood glamour and history, is located in Downtown Los Angeles. You may recognize the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles, as it has been the setting for many TV shows and movies, as well as is the choice hotel for celebrities, presidents, and other famous figures. Hollywood lovers will love to know that the concept of the Academy Awards was created in the Crystal Ballroom of the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles. The Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles offers amazing architecture and design, from its murals and frescos, to its marble fountains, crystal chandeliers, embroidered tapestries, and stone columns. The Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles has up to 70,000 square feet of customizable event space, ideal for your wedding, gala, or corporate event.

Nothing is normal in Venice; even our business meetings and social events have a distinct edge. That’s why we don’t offer traditional, boring venues. From High Rooftop Lounge to our unique themed suites, we provide eclectic, chill spaces where you can let your imagination run wild. So, ditch the off-white, walled-in meeting room for breathtaking ocean views and a playful, inclusive vibe that inspires collaboration and creativity. Hotel ERWIN is the ideal Venice hotel for eccentric weddings, unique corporate gatherings, social events, and TV and film shoots.