Top Lakewood Venues

• Spaces for 30-175 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

Please email us directly at hello@estateonsecond.com to inquire for venue pricing, availability, and info! The Estate on Second originated in 1923 as the Southern Counties Gas Company headquarters, then went on as offices, a restaurant, and more before Jay's Catering saw its potential and restored it. The worn brick is original. The wooden beams are original. The Palladian windows flooding the rooms with natural light, original. The Georgian Colonial architecture provides a historic backdrop that you can’t get anywhere else in Orange County. No fake patina. No reclaimed wood accent walls. Just a hundred years of real history in every surface.

• Spaces for 15-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Please email us directly at info@grandgimeno.com for venue pricing and info! Grand Gimeno is a 30,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial estate in Old Town Orange, just steps from the historic plaza and charming antique shops. Blending Mediterranean architecture, century-old olive trees, and Spanish Revival style, this luxury event venue offers a setting unlike anywhere in Southern California. Guests arrive through a serene front courtyard framed by stucco arches and French windows. A bubbling fountain and lush landscaping create a romantic backdrop ideal for cocktail receptions and pre-event gatherings. A breezeway leads inside to an inviting foyer illuminated by wrought iron chandeliers. Two intimate side rooms provide flexible indoor space for cocktail hours, VIP lounges, or executive breakout sessions. Seamlessly integrated into the design are two fully furnished private VIP suites with custom key-code access perfect for wedding day preparations, corporate hosts, or gala organizers seeking privacy and comfort on-site. This thoughtful layout allows you to enjoy a seamless, full-day experience without ever leaving the property. The Grand Central reception hall is a breathtaking main event space featuring soaring 30-foot ceilings and windows that flood the room with natural light. Designed to host up to 300 guests, it is ideal for large weddings, black-tie galas, nonprofit fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate celebrations and more. The space offers exceptional versatility for custom layouts, staging, and production. Outside, the expansive Olive Grove delivers an unforgettable al fresco experience. Surrounded by old-world olive trees for privacy and ambiance, this open-air space features a custom wood-fired pizza oven and live-fire cooking station. Guests enjoy an interactive Argentine asado experience with slow-roasted meats and bold wood-fired flavors perfect for rehearsal dinners, corporate mixers, and gala receptions that prioritize experiential dining.

• Spaces for 35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Tomat is a Michelin-recognized restaurant in Westchester, Los Angeles offering a dedicated private dining room designed for intimate gatherings and events. Located on the second floor of the restaurant, the space accommodates up to 35 guests and provides a warm, distinctive setting for private dinners, meetings, and small celebrations. The room features floor-to-ceiling shelves lined with books and wine, a long communal dining table, and views into the pastry kitchen, creating a space that feels both refined and inviting. Tomat’s private dining experience is centered around thoughtful hospitality and a setting that encourages connection, making it well suited for corporate gatherings, client dinners, and special occasions. Events are coordinated directly with the restaurant team, with details finalized in advance to ensure a seamless experience.

• Spaces for 70-450 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

The Historic Ebell of Santa Ana was designed in 1924 by one of Orange County’s best known architects. Built originally to support and house women’s education and philanthropic work, the beautiful Spanish revival has multiple spaces available for your special event. Surrounded by hundred year old oak trees, the venue boasts the original features that are truly unique and special. These features include arched doorways, colorful Spanish tiles, high wood beam ceilings, beautifully maintained iron chandeliers, and mercury glass detailed wooden doors. The venue has a large banquet room perfect for receptions and special events, a theater for performances or lectures, private meeting rooms and outdoor garden courtyard with arched covered walkways.

• Spaces for 150-600 Guests

Nestled in the historic West Adams district, Center for Communities is a restored 1927 Neo-Classical landmark reimagined as a dynamic gathering space for LA’s design and nonprofit communities. Once a grand bank, the venue now blends timeless architectural elegance with modern versatility, featuring a striking main hall, intimate conference rooms, an available built-in projector screen, A/V capabilities and an expansive open-air courtyard, with 12 parking spaces included and access to 120 additional spots. With soaring ceilings, natural daylight, a spacious floor plan, and carefully preserved period details, Center for Communities provides a distinguished backdrop for brand activations, corporate events, arts, film and TV production, and community-driven experiences. The thoughtfully curated outdoor space enhances any event with fresh air and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Conveniently located between downtown Los Angeles and the west side, this inspiring venue is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

• Spaces for 35-150 Guests
• 1 Rooftop

Fedora is a rooftop space set in the center of Downtown Los Angeles. The skyline opens wide the moment you step out, with sweeping DTLA views that frame the entire experience. Open air surroundings, natural daylight, and a full city backdrop shape the atmosphere from morning through night. Golden hour casts warm light across the rooftop. After dark, the building lights across Downtown create a striking night scene. The space holds strong visual lines and open flow throughout, giving every angle depth and presence. The central DTLA location places you minutes from major neighborhoods, restaurants, and creative hubs. The rooftop supports private events, brand activations, film shoots, photo shoots, and social gatherings with a flexible layout that shifts easily for different setups. Fedora delivers an elevated rooftop setting with city views that stay with you long after the event ends.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Welcome to Lacuna, a bespoke indoor/outdoor venue nestled in the vibrant heart of West Adams, Los Angeles. The name "Lacuna" encapsulates our essence—a creative space waiting to be filled. Whether it's an intimate gathering, photo/video shoot, lecture or screening, etc... we've got you! Lacuna isn't your typical warehouse space. Everything is next level, incorporating texture and attention to details that you won't find anywhere else. Quite simply... it's special. Curated by Dre Shapiro, our founder, an accomplished artist and interior designer, Lacuna embraces wabi sabi elegance. Dre's commitment to natural materials and minimal style creates a beautiful and alluring atmosphere. More than a venue, Lacuna is a reflection of a lifetime dedicated to inspiring design and genuine hospitality. HOUSE RULES & TERMS: L A C U N A is maintained to the highest possible Event & Location Rental standards as well as all City, County & State Health Mandates. We ask that you follow the rules noted below and please contact us with any queries. Bathrooms: Bathrooms to be respected as they are used by guests & staff. Bathroom attendant is required for events with 50 or more attendees. Notify Site Representative immediately if bathroom supplies are running low or require attention Cleaning Duties Client, Planner and/or Caterer warrants to perform basic cleaning duties at end of event in Dining and Kitchen areas (if applicable; cleaning stove & oven, wiping & sanitizing benches, wipe out sinks, empty trash bins, sweep floors). A professional clean will be performed by LACUNA’s Team post event, and is included on billing. Failure to empty the fryer will result in an additional $150 fee. Event Space: ONLY APPROPRIATE Client, Host or Event staff to be in EVENT SPACES during rental period. Clients are responsible for conduct of all hired/contracted event personnel. Doors/Interiors: Caterer/Planner may use the front door of the venue for LIGHT event supplies (flowers, signage, specialty decor) load in only; all other event needs must be delivered via rear of the building. Caterer/Planner is not permitted use of the front door to LACUNA for any loading or unloading. Front door MUST remain closed. No propping doors open anywhere unless SECURITY staff is stationed at that door. LACUNA features smooth stucco walls and concrete floors. Both surfaces are pores, if damages, stains, or other defects occur, the Client will be billed for cost of repair/restoration. No heavy machinery or equipment without LACUNA’S approval. Food & Drink No red wine or dark drinks to be served on premises. No sticky or energy drinks. All warm food to be odor free where possible. All outside food and drink vendors must be approved by LACUNA, including but not limited to all menus. Hygiene all Vendors/Staff must follow all Los Angeles County Health Department Rules including holding valid ServSafe Certificates & adhere to any Covid-19 Safety Protocols or as directed by any LACUNA Representative. Kitchen Cooking or use of HOT EQUIPMENT in LACUNA kitchen is prohibited unless specifically agreed to in Event or Rental Contract. Kitchen is for food & beverage display only. Load in/Strike: No idling engines, noisy loading, talking loudly, radios, smoking, or any other sort of behavior or noise that might bother us or our neighbors while using the rear alley side for receiving deliveries of goods. Load in/Strike hours permissible 7:00am - 12:00am, pending scope of event rental hours per contract. Exceptions may be made. All large goods and other equipment to go through REAR DOORS ONLY. Delivery paths must be kept clean and protected with mats, ramboards or other protective material prior and during deliveries and transport. Please detail the methods you will use to mitigate dirt & damage during load in/load out at the final pre-event meeting. Parking/Deliveries: No parking in the alley other than pre-arranged short term delivery or drop off. Please observe all local street parking signage. NO stopping/loading/dropping off on Jefferson Blvd. Event staff to park away from LACUNA Entrance. CLIENT to make all arrangements for any Event parking. Inform attendees using rideshare, or provide signage instructions, that drop-off is to be done on Rimpau. Rental Inventory (OUTSIDE VENDOR) if Client, Planner and/or Caterer has contracted with an outside vendor to provide any furniture, equipment or guest needs, prior arrangements must be made for next day pick up (and Site Representative’s time will be included on final billing). Otherwise all equipment is to be taken out by 12:00am event evening. Waste Removal: Use of designated receptacle only. Recycle & usual trash standards apply. All event trash to be removed by Client/Caterer unless otherwise specified in contract. Client will be billed $200 for excess waste removal. Any overflowing trash will be assessed an additional penalty. Venue manager is required.

• Spaces for 500-2,000 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

This is a lounge/club on the weekends and is open for rental spaces during the week. Each floor has a capacity of 500 people and the entire venue can fit 1,000 people. This space is perfect for company parties, anniversaries, and networking events. The venue can be rented out by each floors, if you need the venue to be private, please let us know when reserving the venue as there may be other events reserved on the other floor. The venue also has a gated parking lot on site with 50 parking spots and can fit more depending on parking arrangement.

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 8 Total Spaces

With over 13,000 sq ft of flexible event space including indoor, outdoor space, small and large ballrooms, and a dedicated banquet team with over 30 years experience, we're confident we can bring your vision to life! You'll find the spaces perfect for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and milestone events. Our hotel's was completely renovated in 2024, updating our event spaces with all-new furnishings and an entirely modernized look. Our 266 guest rooms were also fully renovated as well as our public spaces. Your guests will find it easy to locate your event and be delighted by our new catering menu. All of our catering is provided in-house, allowing you an easy, one-stop for all of your needs.

• Spaces for 25-650 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Linden Club is a lively, inviting place where people come together. Set in an iconic mid-century modern landmark, it is reimagined for today as a destination for connection and shared experiences worth returning to. The Linden Club is a design-forward social venue where historic character and modern flexibility come into balance. It is designed to effortlessly host gatherings both intimate and grand, evolving in step with the vision of every event. Formerly home to the beloved Petroleum Club, the property has been thoughtfully reimagined as an inclusive destination for connection and celebration. With architectural depth, abundant natural light, and a considered spatial flow, it creates an environment where experiences unfold seamlessly from one moment to the next. To provide the greatest flexibility and guest experience, The Linden Club is typically reserved for exclusive use.

Planning events is one of the things we do best at DoubleTree. Whether you invite friends, colleagues, or clients to an event at DoubleTree, we’ll make sure that everything will run smoothly. We’re ready to help setup your space, supply the room with what you need, and meet special dietary needs. We'll make sure the details are dialed in. We’d love to give you a tour and show you some of the ways we'll help you make your next event the best ever. Check on availability with us today.

DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles-Norwalk offers event spaces for your next celebration in Norwalk, California.

• Spaces for 250-425 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

On a tree-lined street in a residential neighborhood, a Long Beach landmark has been reborn. One of three Southern California women’s clubs built in 1924, the Long Beach building has been privately purchased and re-imagined into of of Southern California’s most beautiful historic venues. The Ebell boasts distinctive architectural features and is a prime example of the Spanish-Revival design favored during the 1920s. Featuring the characteristic red-tile roof and a soaring intricately sculpted portico makes a dramatic statement and beautiful backdrop for photographs. Rich details and a variety of textures allow you to experience intimacy and grandeur in one stunning venue, making your event possibilities limitless.

• Spaces for 850-1,400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

The Hilton Long Beach is located in the business district of Long Beach, making it the perfect venue for your California corporate event. The Hilton Long Beach has both boardrooms and ballrooms, with over 25,000 square feet of event space, all flexible and customizable. Your guests will appreciate the proximity of The Hilton Long Beach to the downtown area. The Hilton Long Beach is only four blocks from the beach, serving as the ideal spot for your reception. The Hilton Long Beach has an elegant ballroom, and a dedicated events team who will ensure your day runs smoothly.

The New DoubleTree by Hilton Carson, An Oasis in the Commercial Heart of Carson, California. Plan your next event at our Carson, CA event and wedding venue. With a total of 5,764 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet space, including seven conference rooms and a 3,075 sq. ft. ballroom, the DoubleTree by Hilton Carson features versatile facilities for any occasion. Whether you are organizing a conference, sales presentation, corporate retreat, theme party or formal affair, we can accommodate them all. All meeting and banquet space is located on the lobby level offering easy access to parking and smooth transitions from meetings to meals to breakouts. Our dedicated, experienced personnel will ensure your event is a success from start to finish.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Thank you for visiting our beautiful waterfront community and considering the Aquarium of the Pacific as your special event venue. Located within walking distance of many hotels, and on the Long Beach Passport’s route we are close by and easy to reach. For social or corporate events, picnics and fun nights out the Aquarium’s sense of wonder is sure to delight your guests and attendees. Our savory delights will tickle your senses and please your palate with our culinary presentation and services at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Events may be arranged for groups of any size. Our food is FRESH: We utilize local growers and sustainable practices. Our philosophy is SIMPLE: good food, good company, and great results. Our food is MODERN: cutting-edge culinary creations paired with hometown favorites. Whether it is a formal dinner, a casual banquet, or a fabulous picnic, our commitment to the environment and the finesse to exceed expectations will make your event special. Every catered affair at the Aquarium of the Pacific is a one-of-a-kind experience that furnishes more than food and fun—it creates the kind of memories that will endure long after your last guest departs.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

With 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space and dramatic waterfront views, Hotel Maya is the perfect venue for events in Long Beach, California. Our expansive ballroom overlooking the Pacific Ocean and downtown Long Beach is an ideal meeting facility for seminars, receptions, weddings, galas and more. To support your event and its attendees, our business center offers WiFi, tech staff and A/V equipment. Plan your next southern California business conference or corporate event at Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Our dedicated catering and conference staff will make your event, large or small, an event to remember.

• Spaces for 12-120 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

Welcome to the DoubleTree Hotel/LAX-El Segundo, a first-class, full-service hotel nestled in the heart of Fortune 500 companies. Enjoy a free airport shuttle from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), only six minutes away, as well as easy access to the 405 and 105 freeways. Despite our convenient location near the sun and surf of Manhattan Beach, trendy boardwalks of Venice and famed sunsets at Santa Monica, our immediate location is peaceful and secure.