Occidental College

1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, California 90041

400Overnight Guests

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Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA is the antidote to the big university conference experience. Our friendly 120-acre campus has everything you need: A beautiful park-like setting, small town atmosphere, personalized attention, and unparalleled service.

We accommodate the following:

Residential adult programs and youth camps, from 25 – 400 people (5-night minimum / summer only)
Weddings and private social events (year round)
Due to our small campus size and high internal demand for space, we are generally unable to accommodate other rental requests.

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Scenes of Occidental:

Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:

Downtown Los Angeles - 10
Pasadena - 5
Santa Monica - 20

Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:

Burbank / 15

Availability:

Occidental College in Los Angeles offers residential accommodations from early June - early August; weddings and private social events are offered year round.

Room Type(s):

Residence Halls
Hotel-Like

Bath Type(s):

Semi-Private Communal Private

Largest Classroom Style:

200

Largest Theatre Style:

800

Number of Overnight Guests:

400

Technology:

Available upon request

Food & Beverage:

All food or beverages must be provided by Occidental College.

Must Use In-house Catering:

Yes

Offers Non-profit Rates:

Phone:

323-259-2795

Ideally Suited For:

Adult Social Event
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp

Event Spaces

Meeting Room	Descriptions	Square Footage
Johnson Student Center	The Johnson Student Center offers 10 spaces that can accommodate up to 300 banquet style.
Johnson Hall Classrooms	12 Classrooms with the largest accommodating 80 people classroom style
Fowler Hall Classrooms	10 classrooms accommodating 10 to 56 people, classroom-style.
Computer Labs & Classrooms	8 rooms accommodating from 12 to 26 people classroom-style.

Accommodations

Facility	# of Rooms	# of Beds	Room Type	Bath Type	A/C
Bell-Young Hall	58	139	Residence Halls	Communal	yes
Berkus Hall	122	259	Hotel-Like	Private	yes
Braun Hall	59	118	Residence Halls	Communal	yes
Chilcott Hall	45	116	Residence Halls	Communal	no
E. Norris Hall	84	163	Residence Halls	Shared	yes
Erdman Hall	48	78	Residence Halls	Communal	yes
Haines Hall	75	132	Residence Halls	Communal	no
Newcomb Hall	71	165	Residence Halls	Communal	yes
Stearns Hall	95	120	Residence Halls	Communal	no
Pauley Hall	59	128	Residence Halls	Communal	no
Stewart-Cleland Hall	74	140	Residence Halls	Communal	no
Wylie Hall	41	59	Residence Halls	Communal	yes

Catering

Catering Services
Our award winning Catering Service offers exceptional food, professional service, creative presentation—and genuine value. Our extensive Catering Menu includes regional and ethnic specialties, and a wide assortment of vegetarian fare. Whether you are planning an afternoon coffee break, a rustic barbecue, or a black-tie gala, we have something for every taste and budget.

Dining

The Marketplace
The Marketplace offers a unique, upscale dining experience for guests. Seven stations offer pasta, “Homestyle” entrées, grilled items, sandwiches, soup, salads, and baked goods daily, plus an ever-changing selection of specialty menu items such as wood-fired pizza and regional dishes. Vegetarian and vegan selections are always available. Marketplace meals are included in residential Room & Board plans, and can also be purchased a la carte for day campers or guests.

Services

Service	Description
One-Stop Conference and Event Planning	Our staff is here to assist you with all your conference needs! Whether it be arranging housing, reserving event spaces, planning meals, or figuring out how to make the most of your time in LA, we are here to help make your stay go smoothly.
On-Call Phone	When our office is closed, guests will always have access to speak to one of our staff members through our on-call number for emergencies.
Free Parking	Feel free to bring a car or van without worrying about the cost of parking -- there are three general parking lots, two parking garages, and parking spaces near residence halls and facilities. There are additional spaces for commercial vehicles.
Campus Safety	Our campus safety department is on campus 24/7 to provide all guests with protection from possible dangers, support in case of emergency, and to secure the well-being of the campus as a whole.
Cleaning Services	Residence hall common areas and other event spaces are cleaned on a regular basis by our dedicated cleaning services staff.
Athletic Facilities	Conference groups can reserve access to the swimming pool with a lifeguard on duty, basketball courts, and athletic fields with an on-site athletic coordinator. Individual guests can pay for a guest pass to use our fully equipped gym.
Access to Public Transportation	Don’t have a car during your stay but want to take full advantage of Occidental’s great location? There are buses and metro rails that are accessible by just a short walk.
Free Internet Access	All accommodations and event spaces have free wireless access to Internet.
Audio/Visual and Technical Support	Our audio/visual department is available if conference groups need a theater space as a venue.
Zipcar Access	There are two Zipcars on campus that guests can access with Zipcar membership.

Technology

Type	Description
Internet Access	Free high speed wireless Internet is available to all guests.
Fully-Equipped Classrooms and Auditoriums	All classrooms and auditoriums are equipped with a computer, a projector, a projector screen, and a speaker system.
Computer Labs	Computer labs with Internet access are available in residence halls and academic buildings.
Equipment Rentals	Conference groups may rent speakers, projectors, etc.

Area Attractions

Attraction	Description
Beaches	From Malibu and Santa Monica Pier in LA, to the Orange County beaches of Newport and Laguna... ask us about our favorites.
Theme Parks	All of Southern California's most popular destinations are within reach, including Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Raging Waters, and Hurricane Harbor.
Sports	Dodgers Stadium, Staples Center, and the Rose Bowl are right in our backyard.
Art Scene	The Getty Museum & Villa, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Norton Simon Museum, Huntington Library & Gardens, Hammer Museum, REDCAT, and galleries galore.
Shopping	Old Pasadena, Americana at Brand, Third Street Promenade, Rodeo Drive, the Grove & the Original Farmer's Market, Grand Central Market... just for starters.
Science & Nature	Griffith Park & Observatory, La Brea Tar Pits, Natural History Museum, California Science Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, and many more.
Music	Hollywood Bowl, LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, and the Grammy Museum. And we're just getting warmed up.
Architecture	From craftsman landmarks to midcentury icons, Los Angeles has something for every design interest. Visit the Neutra VDL Studio & Residences, Gamble House, El Pueblo de Los Angeles (Olvera Street), Hollyhock House, Eames Foundation, or the Architecture & Design Museum.
15 minutes away	Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Zoo, Norton Simon Museum, Huntington Library & Gardens, Griffith Park & Observatory, Staples Center, Gamble House, downtown LA, and more.
Offbeat	Check out the Museum of Jurassic Technology, or catch an outdoor movie screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
And more...	Watts Towers, Petersen Automotive Museum, Museum of Tolerance, or the Skirball Cultural Center. Looking for more ideas? Just ask.

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