Los Angeles hosts more major events than almost any other city in the United States. The challenge for event organizers is not a shortage of venues. It is knowing which spaces are genuinely built for large-scale B2B events versus those that simply claim to be.

According to Bizzabo's 2026 State of Events report, 71% of attendees say in-person B2B conferences are the most effective format for learning about new products and services. Getting the venue right is one of the decisions that determines whether that investment delivers.

This guide covers seven of the top event spaces in Los Angeles for large events, with capacity figures, best-fit use cases, and what sets each venue apart. If you are comparing options across the US at the same time, the best US event venues guide covers other cities worth adding to your shortlist.

1. Los Angeles Convention Center

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is the first stop for organizers planning trade shows, association conferences, and large multi-day conventions.

Location: Downtown Los Angeles

Key facts:

720,000 sq ft of flexible exhibit space across five halls, with 64 meeting rooms
Hosts over 300 events annually, including L.A. Comic Con and the L.A. Auto Show
LEED EB:O+M Gold Certified, recertified in 2024

Best for: Trade shows, national conventions, multi-hall exhibitions, and large association conferences

The LACC works best as a standalone anchor venue for large trade events. It is not designed for organizations seeking an integrated hotel-and-conference experience under one roof.

2. SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is not just a sports venue. The 300-acre Hollywood Park complex offers more than 35 programmable event spaces, from field-level clubs and luxury suites to the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater and the open-air American Airlines Plaza.

Location: Inglewood, approximately 5 miles from LAX

Key facts:

Maximum reception capacity of 10,000 guests
Largest indoor room at 103,000 sq ft with 35 breakout rooms
Built-in LED video boards, world-class sound, and Google Cloud-powered technology throughout
In-house catering through Legends Hospitality eliminates the need for most external vendors

Best for: Corporate galas, large award ceremonies, product launches, sponsor activations with high production value

The SoFi Stadium private events team provides strong logistical support, but organizers should factor in the Inglewood location when planning attendee transport, particularly for events running on the same night as stadium fixtures.

3. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites

The Westin Bonaventure is one of downtown LA's most capable large-event hotels.

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, walking distance from the LACC, L.A. Live, and major downtown hotels

Key facts:

166,553 sq ft of meeting space across 44 venues
Accommodates groups of 10 to 3,000
Includes LA's largest hotel ballroom and a 45,000 sq ft outdoor Plaza Pool Deck
Advanced AV infrastructure, high-speed internet, and on-site accommodation throughout

Best for: Multi-day corporate conferences, leadership summits, association meetings, and large-format training programs

Attendees can stay, eat, and convene without leaving the building, which makes it a reliable overflow partner for citywide events and a strong self-contained option for multi-day programs.

4. The Hill Los Angeles (Universal City)

The Hill Los Angeles addresses one of the most persistent problems at large conferences: attendees scattered across multiple venues.

Location: Universal City, directly across from Universal Studios Hollywood

Key facts:

100,000+ sq ft of meeting space across 30+ distinct event spaces
939 guest rooms and five on-site restaurants
The largest ballroom accommodates up to 1,200 guests
Single-location model eliminates transport costs and logistical complexity across multi-day programs

Best for: Multi-day conferences, executive summits, annual meetings, and company-wide leadership gatherings

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5. The Beverly Hilton

The Beverly Hilton brings brand recognition few LA venues can match, with over 60,000 square feet of indoor and open-air event space across multiple ballrooms, garden spaces, and a penthouse terrace.

Location: Beverly Hills, at the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards

Key facts:

International Ballroom accommodates up to 1,400 guests with $5 million of custom built-in audio equipment
349 guest rooms post-renovation
Event production managed alongside Encore Event Technologies

Best for: High-profile corporate galas, investment and finance conferences, executive networking events, and awards ceremonies

6. Vibiana

Vibiana is a 19th-century cathedral in Downtown Los Angeles, converted into a full-service event venue.

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, central DTLA with strong transport access

Key facts:

Approximately 16,000 sq ft total across the Main Hall and Garden Courtyard
Combined capacity of up to 800 guests for standing receptions and 550 for seated events
State-of-the-art lighting and sound installed throughout the historic structure
Operated by Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser with award-winning in-house catering through Redbird

Best for: Corporate galas, brand events, executive dinners, and product launches for 300 to 800 guests

Vibiana is not a fit for multi-track conference formats requiring concurrent breakout rooms. For galas, product reveals, and high-end corporate dinners, the architecture is difficult to match anywhere in LA.

7. Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum on Wilshire Boulevard offers more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across four themed floors.

Location: Wilshire Boulevard, Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles

Key facts:

50,000+ sq ft across four themed floors: Artistry, Industry, History, and the Rooftop Penthouse
Total capacity of 2,500 guests
Panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and Century City from the Rooftop Penthouse
Past corporate clients include Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and AVIXA; catering through Drago Events

Best for: Product launches, innovation summits, brand activations, and high-end networking events for 200 to 2,500 guests

What to Prioritize When Choosing an Event Space in Los Angeles

Choosing between event spaces in Los Angeles is not simply a matter of capacity. Several operational factors consistently affect outcomes.

Booking window: Peak dates at most large LA venues fill 6 to 12 months in advance, according to EventUp's venue booking data. Late outreach is a real risk, not a minor inconvenience.
AV and tech infrastructure: Some venues (SoFi, The Westin Bonaventure, The Beverly Hilton) have built-in production infrastructure. Others (Petersen, Vibiana) require external AV vendors. Factor this into your production budget early.
Transport and access: LA traffic is a consistent variable. Venues near LAX, Metro lines, and hotels reduce attendee friction. Each venue on this list has a different access profile that warrants specific transport planning.
In-house catering versus preferred vendor lists: Some venues mandate exclusive caterers. Others offer flexibility. Either affects your budget and your ability to customise the food and beverage program.
Multi-room flexibility: Large conferences typically need a main plenary, simultaneous breakout sessions, and separate sponsor or exhibition areas. Not every venue with high reception capacity supports this configuration.

Understanding how event space design shapes attendee movement and experience will help you evaluate floor plans beyond square footage.

How Rozie Synopsis Works Across Any of These Venues

Venue selection determines the physical experience. What happens to session content after the event ends is a separate decision, and one most organizers make too late.

Rozie Synopsis connects directly to a venue's existing AV infrastructure and captures live session content across every room simultaneously, with no additional hardware required on-site. At venues like the LACC, with five concurrent halls, or The Hill, with 30+ breakout spaces, every session produces the same structured output: real-time summaries, key takeaways, track-level debriefs, and a post-event knowledge hub that attendees can query on demand.

Talk to the team to see how Rozie Synopsis fits your next large event in Los Angeles.

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