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Back Bay Conference Center is a Full-Service Banquet Center & Meeting Room Facility that is located on the second level of Irvine Lanes in Orange County, California. We have the unique ability to offer a nice elegant dinner, executive meeting, networking event, holiday party or an energized team-building event. Our onsite catering continues to impress hundreds of events each year. We offer the highest quality ingredients for all of our meals, premium wine & spirits, and impeccable service. Experienced employees, professional and friendly event coordinators to help you with your event from start to finish. Whether your group is 10 people for an executive meeting or a 200-person holiday party, Back Bay Conference Center is the perfect location for you!

Located at the Hollywood & Highland Center beside the world-famous Dolby Theater and just steps away from the TCL Chinese Theater and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, the Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard offers high-energy entertainment and a world-class menu. Our 20,000-square-foot cafe includes spacious seating, a live music area, a bar, and two retail stores offering Hard Rock Cafe’s limited-edition merchandise. Plan a flawless and unforgettable event worthy of a star at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood BLVD. Our 20,000-sq.-ft. venue has plenty of room for your small or large event, from intimate business meetings, Corporate parties, fundraising galas,rehearsal dinners as well as rocking bar mitzvahs and birthday parties. During your event, guests will enjoy dishes from our made-from-scratch menu and handmade cocktails as well as a unique, interactive experience on the Rock Wall that lets them peruse Hard Rock’s extensive collection of music memorabilia. You can customize menus, merchandise, and audiovisual equipment to make your event one no one will ever forget.

Hilton Garden Inn® has the space, staff, and amenities for important business meetings and social gatherings of most sizes. And with must-haves like delicious on-site catering and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, your day will run smoothly from start to finish.

Cruise Newport Beach offers yacht & ship rentals year round for all types of cruise options including sunset, brunch, coastal, evening, Catalina Island, and for many of the holidays (including our famous holiday lights cruises during the entire month of December which includes the famous Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Of Lights), and all types of celebrations. Public cruises are also offered year round including live entertainment cruises. Cruises depart from beautiful Newport Bay and can travel along the world famous coastlines of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, or to exotic Catalina Island. Amazing scenery and perfect weather creates the perfect environment for making a memorable and incredible event. Along with the many year round cruise types to choose from, Cruise Newport Beach offers ship rentals in the world famous Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade of Lights during the 5 night event each year as well as holiday light cruise rentals for the entire month of December. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade of Lights has over 2 million people viewing the parade each year and hundreds of ships, yachts, and all sorts of watercraft competing for top honors during the 5 nights of the parade. Cruises during the parade nights not only view the parade but are in the parade what could more exciting for your company event. Along with the parade, estates that line Newport Bay also compete in their own competition the “Ring Of Lights” creating a magical holiday landscape unique to Southern California.

Matisse Restaurant inside the Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach offers delicious American cuisine infused with rich European flavor. Our diverse menus will fill your day with freshness, tickle your palate and satisfy your fine tastes with quality. Lavish events such as weddings and corporate functions, as well as small socials held at Matisse leave a lasting impression on your guests. Treat yourself, family members, associates or special guest to fine wines, exquisite culinary creations in an elegant and friendly atmosphere. Conferences and client meetings held on our premises never fail to impress.

In the heart of the ever-growing Cahuenga Corridor, Station1640 is a nightclub and event space with mixology and state-of-the-art sound & lighting. The theme and decor is inspired by the subways of New York City with contemporary street designs by LA’s iconic artists. Station1640 blends music & nightlife in a new way with an all-encompassing artistic edge. The venue is surrounded by cultured history mixed with the glamour of the neighborhood's newest moneyed residents including DREAM Hotel, W Hotel, TAO Group, and a fashionable crop of new developments.

Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear, our 200-acre mountain retreat is conveniently located only 90 minutes from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties. Our conference center is perfect for groups of all types, from small group gatherings of a few dozen people to full corporate retreats. Our spacious new dining hall, meeting rooms and cabins can accommodate large groups of over 600 guests. More than just a beautiful location, Pali Retreat is dedicated to creating a personalized retreat for your group. Our expert-led outdoor adventures are planned by qualified, attentive staff and tailored to meet your needs. We have over a decade of retreat planning experience and are ready to assist you in creating the perfect retreat.

A true California gem, Santa Anita Park features the best Los Angeles has to offer. Featuring dramatic views of the San Gabriel mountains and a lush park setting for beautiful outdoor events, there is a space that will appeal to everyone. We can host groups of 20 to 10,000 or more for special events. Employee Picnics Business Meetings Team Outtings Holiday Parties Birthday Celebration Anniversaries Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Bridal or Baby Showers Festivals Park and Ride Events and more....if you can imagine it we can make it happen! Santa Anita Park live racing opens annually on December 26, with daily racing continuing through late April. In addition, Santa Anita's fall meeting, presented by the Oak Tree Racing Association, takes to the track from early October to early November every year. The off season months of July - September, November - December are also times when groups can book our the space for events, festivals, concerts, etc.

Our first Bowlero to debut in Southern California, Bowlero Mar Vista offers the area’s premier destination for outrageous fun, out-of-this-world eats, and outstanding private events. Hit the lanes and let the good times roll for date night, family night, birthday parties that amaze, and corporate events that rock the cubicle. Retro-inspired and crafted with a modern touch, Bowlero Mar Vista’s amenities, artwork, and eclectic decor all evoke images of a different world—one that calls to mind the sun, surf, and scenic landscape of a 1970s California road trip. With curves inspired by the coastal highway and the heady style of Armet & Davis, Bowlero Mar Vista’s design is a tribute to roadside motels, rooftop pool parties, roller girls, and the buzz of neon-lit signs that sing to you from the distance. When you’re trying to find California’s most inventive destination for birthdays, kids parties, holiday parties, or unforgettable corporate events, look no further than Bowlero Mar Vista. Our talented party professionals are special event ninjas trained in the art of awesome celebrations. They’ll do all the work while you have all the fun—that way, you can enjoy all the party perks and none of the party buzzkills (like cleanup). They’ll also guide you through our delicious menu of oversized shareables—epic eats and signature drinks that turn every big event into a really big deal—like our five-pound Behemoth Burger, our eight-pound Beast Burrito, our two-foot Mega Dog hot dogs, and the Dunk Tank, a huge fishbowl cocktail that’s meant to be shared.

Located right on the border of Koreatown in the upcoming neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Catch One is redefining the Los Angeles nightclub experience. Catch One brings a world-class lineup that prizes quality and diversity, hosting everything from local juggernauts A Club Called Rhonda to Boiler Room to Soulja Boy to Die Antwoord. With 5 rooms, affordable drinks and a welcoming staff, Catch One is already upping the ante for L.A. nightlife.