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Top 10 Los Angeles Museums for a Rainy Day
There is no shortage of world-class museums in Los Angeles, but given that the average temperature is 72 degrees and sunny, many cultural institutions are designed with the outdoors in mind. On those rare days when it rains in L.A., here are ten arts destinations you can visit without feeling guilty about skipping any adjacent gardens and outdoor sculptures, so you can see art and still stay dry.
Explore Pasadena
Located 10 minutes north of Downtown L.A. lies beautiful Pasadena, home of the Rose Bowl and wide, tree-lined residential streets with Arts & Crafts-style architecture. Visit one of its many museums, art and music venues, including the Norton Simon Museum and the Pasadena Museum of History. Stroll through Old Town Pasadena with its upscale boutiques, pubs and cafes. Tour the Eaton Canyon Nature Center and catch a show at the Pasadena Playhouse, the state theatre of California.
Explore Beverly Hills
Located in the heart of Los Angeles and world-renowned as the flagship scity of luxury and prestige, Beverly Hills is a wonder to visit. Stroll along famous, cobblestoned Rodeo Drive with its premier designer boutiques. Catch a photo opp in the Beverly Gardens Park and hop on the Beverly Hills Trolley Tour. Dine in five-star restuarants such as CUT, Spago ad Scarpetta before finishing off your night with a performance at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts.
Explore the Westside
The Westside is Los Angeles at its most upscale and glamorous. Meetings here offer proximity to major medical, entertainment and federal government hubs. Many of L.A.’s most acclaimed, luxurious hotels can be found in the Westside, which boasts a wide variety of meeting and event venues for flawless events. From Culver City’s hip arts district to Museum Row, to Brentwood’s fine dining, the Westside features luxury-brand shopping, world-class cultural attractions and endless entertainment.
Explore the Beach Cities/LAX
Harness the endless summer of L.A.’s stunning coastlines where the Beach Cities can accommodate groups and events of all sizes. Enjoy easy access to the beach towns of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan, Marina Del Rey and Venice for shopping, dining & relaxation after a full day of meetings. Plus attendees can extend their trip into a Pacific Ocean vacation as cruise ships to Mexico and Hawaii, and ferries to Catalina Island depart regularly from local ports. The mountains of Malibu offer a range of activities including hiking, horseback riding and wine tasting.
Explore Hollywood
Elevate meetings and events into red carpet affairs in Hollywood, the epicenter of the entertainment world. The epitome of the L.A. experience, Hollywood features myriad attractions and endless entertainment. Experience Tinseltown glamour at TCL Chinese Theatre and nearby Hollywood Walk of Fame, which has honored celebrities for over 50 years. The state-of the-art Dolby® Theatre™ at the Hollywood & Highland Center is home to the Academy Awards. Universal Studios Hollywood™ is L.A.’s premier theme park and serves as the perfect backdrop to events of all types. The iconic Hollywood Bowl outdoor amphitheater nestled in the mountains and the delicious multicultural cuisines of nearby Thai Town and Little Armenia are sure to keep guests entertained.
Explore the Valley
The San Fernando Valley is one of L.A.’s entertainment capitals, home to NBC Studios, Warner Bros. Studios and more. In addition to broad streets, abundant parking and economical meeting and event venues and restaurants, the Valley also has sophisticated hotels and sleek alternative event venues and conference centers. Countless bustling restaurants line Ventura Blvd. and the NoHo Arts District is a vital creative hub. Meetings and events in the Valley offer unparalleled value for quality, with business centers and conference hotels boasting some of the largest inventory of meeting spaces in the L.A. area.
Explore West Hollywood
West Hollywood’s rock-star pedigree, boutique shopping, progressive attitude and non-stop nightlife will create a fun-filled and stylish setting for your events and meetings. The world-famous Sunset Strip, Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard provide endless dining and nightlife, and a thriving arts and LGBT scene make WeHo a fast-paced mini-metropolis.
Explore Downtown L.A.
The pulsating heart of the city’s core, Downtown L.A.’s renaissance has created a walkable, dynamic urban center featuring scores of new and refreshed hotels. Downtown L.A. is home to world-class museums, concert halls, theatres and critically acclaimed restaurants. With rapidly expanding public transit options, thriving nightlife and art scene and countless new shops and boutiques, Downtown is a thrilling setting for meetings and events.