Southern California is the premier geography for event planners to consider. With its stunning weather, breathtaking scenery, and convenient airports, it’s an area ideal for professional or social events. Our Top Picks for Southern California Meeting and Event Venues provide everything you would expect in Southern California — and so much more.
California State University Channel Islands has amazing historic Spanish Revival architecture, and is perfect for professional or social events, conferences, or weddings. It’s located minutes from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and only an hour from Los Angeles International Airport. Up to 600 guests can be accommodated in its 50 indoor or outdoor spaces and 800 overnight. Delicious culinary options range from picnic lunches at local beaches to elaborate banquets.
Businesses love The Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo for mid-week corporate events. The incredible automobile collection creates a unique and inspirational atmosphere for employees. The ADM can accommodate up to 1,000 in its 15 spaces. An executive conference room is available for meetings of up to 25. Centrally located in the South Bay beach community, the ADM is 5 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, off the 405 and 105 Freeways.
UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center is a beautiful 50-acre historic resort on Lake Arrowhead’s North Shore. It’s perfect for corporate or educational groups up to 200 in its 15 spaces. Overnight accommodations are available for up to 200. Unique 2-story guest rooms with fireplaces, superb meals including elegant four-course served dinners, a lavish breakfast buffet, and delicious served or buffet lunches are all available. UCLA also offers conference rooms with full audiovisual equipment and additional recreational facilities, a fitness center and a challenge course.
| University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA  | University of San Diego – Hospitality Services San Diego, CA  |
| San Diego State University San Diego, CA  | California State University Channel Islands Camarillo, CA  |
| Automobile Driving Museum El Segundo, CA  | University of California, San Diego San Diego, CA  |
| University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA  | UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center Lake Arrowhead, CA  |