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HISTORIC SITES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
This list was compiled as a community service by a volunteer of the Los Angeles Conservancy, and in no way implies recommendation or responsibility for any listings. Please check with the sites well in advance of your event for the latest information. Prices and accommodations are subject to change without notice. If you find any information that is inaccurate, please let us know so we can update the list (info@laconservancy.org, 213-623-2489). Thank you!
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ADAMSON HOUSE AND MALIBU LAGOON
23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, (310) 457-8185, Contact: Lynette Hernandez
The Moorish Spanish Colonial Revival Adamson Home was built in 1929 for owners of Malibu Potteries. Malibu tile is prominently displayed throughout the home and patio areas. The five acres of gardens and manicured lawns are available for weddings and receptions. The grounds are on the edge of the sandy beaches of Malibu. The area is available April to October, on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The maximum number of guests allowed is 200. Rental fee is $6500, must have liability insurance. You provide your own caterer tables, chairs, etc. Alcohol is permitted. Live music allowed. You provide parking lot and shuttle service. ADOBE DE PALOMARES
491 East Arrow Highway, Pomona 91767 , (909) 623-2198, Contact: Mickey Gaulivan
The ranch style adobe was built by Don Ignacio Palomares around 1850. It was restored in 1939 and is owned by the City of Pomona. Only the grounds are available for functions. There are two locations where weddings may be held, and there is a picnic area available for receptions. Up to 200 guests can be accommodated. The rental fee for the Adobe de Palomares is $100 for the first three hours. You provide your own caterer, and there are no kitchen facilities available. Alcohol is not permitted.
ALDERSGATE RETREAT AND CULTURAL CENTER
925 Haverford Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272, (626) 568-7333, info@aldersgateretreat.org
The main building at Aldersgate Retreat Center was built in 1892 on Wilshire Boulevard and moved to its current location in 1927. It features a Mission Revival-style exterior and a Craftsman-style interior, and can accommodate groups from 10 to 44. The facility is available for day use, overnights,
or extended retreats. The property's Buerge Chapel and meditation garden can accommodate weddings and on-site worship services. Much more information, including current rates, is available on their website at www.aldersgateretreat.org.
ANGEL'S GATE KOREAN BELL PARK
San Pedro, 1670 Palos Verdes Drive N., Harbor City 90701, (310)
548-7705, Contact person: Tim Hayes
This Korean memorial is situated on a bluff in a public park with a 180 degree view of Palos Verdes and the Pacific Ocean. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the concrete area in front of the bell. There are no reception facilities available. A park permit is required and the fee depends on the number of people in attendance.
AVALON
1735 North Vine Street, Hollywood 90028, (323) 462-6031, Contact: Emily 102
The Avalon (formerly the Palace) was built in 1927 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The club is made up of the main floor, balcony and two opera boxes. The main floor holds 800 standing while the balcony and opera boxes hold a total of 300 seated. A full stage that is completely retractable if you need a bigger dance floor. Whether you're looking for lounge seating, standing room or cabaret seating, Avalon will accommadate you and your party.
AVERILL PARK
1300 Dodson Avenue, San Pedro 90732, (310) 548-7675, Contact: Maria Perez
Weddings may take place in a white gazebo that overlooks the harbor. A waterfall, white rose-lined path, and lotus pond enhance the area. The park is available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A park permit and picnic permits are required. Rental fees depend on the number of guests. There are no reception facilities available. No alcohol is permitted.
AZTEC HOTEL
311 West Foothill Boulevard, Monrovia 91016, (626) 358-3231, Contact: Kathie Reece-McNeill
When this Mayan Revival Hotel was built in 1925, it appeared in Ripley's "Believe it or Not" as it received more publicity than any other hotel in the world because of its unusual design by Robert Judd. There is a lovely garden where wedding ceremonies are held. Adjoining it is a banquet room which has a beamed ceiling and French doors leading to a veranda. Up to 300 people can be accommodated.
BANNING HOUSE
P.O. Box 5044, Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island 90704-5044 , (310) 510-0303 x228,Contact: Jacklyn Far
The Banning House, completed in 1910 and situated on a hill overlooking Isthmus Cove and Catalina Harbor, was used as a summer home by the family of pioneer Phinneas Banning. In 1919 Santa Catalina was purchased by William Wrigley, Jr. and the house was used as a hotel until 1987 when its restoration began. It is now a guest lodge that can accommodate 33 people. You may, however, have up to 100 guests. You could also marry at the beach nearby, or on our charming patio. It is suggested that wedding parties reserve the entire lodge. Banning House has its own non-denominational wedding officiate which you may wish to use. A complete list of room rates is available. There is a fee for use of the facilities in addition to room rates, and you must use Harbor Reef Restaurant for catering. BEL-AIR HOTEL
701 Stone Canyon Road • Bel-Air 90077 • (310) 472-1211, ext. 504 Contact: Joseph Drown or Jenny Ha
Built in 1946, the Bel-Air Hotel has beautiful outside gardens with trees, flowers, lake and swans available for weddings and receptions. The gardens can accommodate a maximum of 160 people. Two rooms are suitable for weddings and receptions. The fee is $2,500. BILTMORE HOTEL
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90071-2607 , (213) 624-1011, Contact: Rodney Smith
Having recently undergone a $40 million restoration, the Biltmore has become the pearl of redevelopment in downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1923, the exterior is designed in the Italian Renaissance style. There are several elegant rooms available for parties: the Tiffany Room can accommodate 100; the Crystal Room 500-600 people; the Gold Room 250-300; and the Emerald Room can accommodate 250 people. There is an extensive menu selection with a wide range of prices. The fee is negotiable and may vary according to the number of people.
CALAMIGOS RANCH
327 South Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu 90265, (818) 889-6280, Contact: Pat
The 120-acre ranch was developed in the late 1940's by Grant and Helen Walter Gerson. It was used primarily as a children's camp. Fire destroyed most of the buildings in the early 1970's. There are several settings appropriate for a wedding ceremony, one of which is a lawn and patio area complete with a terrace surrounded by waterfalls. The banquet rooms, featuring flagstone fireplaces and mountain views, adjoin the patio area. CAMARILLO RANCH
201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo 93012, (805) 389-8182, camarilloranch@aol.com
This 41/2-acre site contains the restored Victorian mansion of city
founder Adolfo Camarillo built in 1892. It is a two-story home with
a verandah. The site can accommodate up to 600 guests. Rental of the
site is $3000 for eight hours. There are extensive lawns and gardens
and a restored 1904 barn where receptions may take place for up to 299
guests. Wedding packages are offered. You may provide your own caterer.
Amplified music is OK until eleven PM. Alcohol is
allowed.
CASA ADOBE DE SAN RAFAEL
1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale 91202, (818) 548-2147, Contact: Vicki or Jan
This adobe home was built in 1871 for Thomas Sanchez, the first sheriff of Los Angeles County. It was restored in 1932 and is now a museum owned by the City of Glendale. Weddings and receptions are held outside on the grounds. Facility rental fee is $630 plus a $150 refundable deposit. Up to 100 people can be accommodated. A picnic area is also available for $12 per hour for residents of Glendale, $24 per hour for non-residents with a 5 hour minimum and a $50 refundable deposit. Champagne and champagne punch are the only alcoholic beverages allowed. Amplified music is not permitted. Reservations can be made at the Glendale Civic Auditorium Customer Service Office.
CASTLE GREEN
99 South Raymond Avenue • Pasadena • (626) 793-0359 • Contact: Marcela T. Pierce
Graced by ornate furnishings and an elegant ballroom, this historical landmark can accommodate up to 400 guests. Built in 1897, the Castle is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Archives of Significant Interiors. The Castle may be rented for $1,750 to $2,500 plus $1000 damage deposit. 220-300 people may be accommodated. Alcohol is permitted. CATALINA CASINO THEATER AND BALLROOM
Box 811, Avalon 90704, (310) 510-7400,
Reservations: (310) 510-7404
The Catalina Casino Theater and Ballroom, a California landmark, combines historical glamour with Art Deco detail and architectural flair. The Avalon Theater is acoustically perfect for speaking engagements with comfortable seating for 1,150. The Casino Ballroom provides an elegant setting for corporate banquets or private parties. It can accommodate groups of 200 to 1,800. The Descanso Beach Club is also available for events or filming, accommodating up to 2,000 guests. THE CATALINA VISITOR'S COUNTRY CLUB
Box 811 • Avalon 90704 • (310) 510-7400 • Contact: Meghan Muat
The Catalina Visitor’s Country Club is a splendid hilltop site offering breathtaking views, banquet and conferencing room with garden patios accommodating up to 240. Weddings can take place inside the ballroom. There's so much space inside that an altar and theater-style seating can be set up in one area, and the reception tables and chairs in another. Photos and details available on the Country Club website.
CENTRAL PARK AND PENN PARK *
City of Whittier Parks Department, 13230 Penn Street, Whittier 90602, (562) 464-3375, Contact: Sheryl Dugas
Developed in 1887 and surrounded on three sides by Victorian homes, Central Park can accommodate up to 100 for weddings only. Ceremonies may take place under a gazebo in the park. Permits are $208 and there is a maximum of two hours allowed for set-up, ceremony, and clean-up. You provide your own chairs, etc. There are no accommodations for receptions.
* Call Central Park for updated information. CHATEAU BRADBURY ESTATE
Monrovia 91010, (626) 305-5344, Contact: Scot Anderson
Built in 1912 this 6,700 sq. ft. home was designed by Robert Farquhar, chief architect of the Pentagon in Washington D.C. It resembles a French Norman Chateau. Available year round for corporate and wedding events, full-service packages including catering, staff, rental equipment, valet, coordinator and music services. Only one event per day, with full use of the interior of the main residence and all exterior grounds and patio areas.
CIAO TRATTORIA
815 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, 90017, (213) 624-2244, Contact Harry Hagani
Italian cuisine. Historical 1927 landmark with 3-story high ceilings and Gothic Renaissance decor.
CLARK ESTATE
10211 Pioneer Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs 90670, (562) 868-3876, Contact: Tamara
The estate was designed in 1919 by Irving J. Gill, one of our true architectural pioneers. It is one of his few remaining works in its original form. The Estate was commissioned by the socially prominent Clark family of Santa Fe Springs. The design is Spanish Colonial with a touch of Tuscany. In 1987 it was taken over as a public facility. Weddings and receptions are held on the spacious grounds, which boast a courtyard with overlooking balconies at both ends, a charming fountain front, a reflecting pool in back, and stands of bamboo scattered throughout the grounds. Alcohol is allowed. All events must be concluded by 10 pm.
CLIFTON'S CAFETERIA
648 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90014, (213) 627-1673, Contact: Roger Maldonado
Retro American cuisine. Historic Downtown location with vintage turn of the century (1900) decor. Meeting space available. VIP Room seats 150.
CRAVEN ESTATE
430 Madeline Drive, Pasadena 91105, (626) 799-0841 Contact: Red Cross, Pasadena-San Gabriel Chapter; Executive Office: Diana Eyles; ext. 101
A French Chateau style home, it was built in the late 1920’s at a cost of $1,000,000. The Pasadena Red Cross acquired the Estate in the mid 1960’s. An elegant entry hall, dining room, and living room are available. French doors in the living room open onto a large patio and beautiful gardens. The Chateau is available only on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Only one function is scheduled per Saturday. There is a flat rental fee of $3,000-$3,500, and you provide your own caterer. Maximum number of 250 people. Red wine is permitted only with a deposit. DESCANSO GARDENS
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada 91012, (818) 949-4200 Owned by the County of Los Angeles Department of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, the gardens are available for wedding and receptions daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are various outdoor sites where wedding ceremonies can take place. Receptions are held in the rose garden. Tables, chairs, and kitchen are available at no cost for receptions when Descanso Gardens caterers are used. Fees depend on the number of people, facilities used, and length of use. DEVONSHIRE HOUSE
18300 LeMarsh • Northridge 91325 • (818) 349-7341 • Contact: Adele
Originally owned by Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, this ranch-style home was later given to the Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in Northridge Park. It will hold 70 people inside and a total of 165 people using both inside and outside. The fee depends on the number of guests and activities. If you wish to serve alcohol, there is an additional charge per hour for a park attendant.
You provide your own caterer. The house is available on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION
Music Center of Los Angeles County, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90012, (213) 972-7318, Contact:Cynthia White
The prestigious Grand Hall on Founders Circle with its crystal chandeliers and cascading staircases leading to it can hold between as many as 1,000 guests. It is not available during performances. The Grace Salvatori and Blue Ribbon Rooms, with their panoramic views of Los Angeles are available at any time and will hold between 160 and 220 people. Patina restaurant does the catering. There is a fee of $500-$1,500 for use of the Grand Hall. To have a wedding ceremony performed, in addition to the reception, the set-up charge is approximately $1.00 per person. THE DURFEE HOUSE -- VICTORIAN BED & BREAKFAST
1007 W. 24th Street, Los Angeles 90007, Contact: Ann Dorr (213)748-1996
Located in the historic West Adams district in Northern University Park,
this Victorian estate was built in 1880 as a farmhouse. The home features
a beautiful garden setting and an elegant dining room, spacious living
room and music room. Secure parking is provided.
* Call for updated information. EASTLAKE INN
1442 Kellam Avenue, Los Angeles 90026, (213) 482-5102, Contact:
Murray Burns
An 1887 restored nine-room antique-filled Victorian home, the Inn can
accommodate up to 40 guests indoors. Outside is a Greek revival temple
that can hold up to 150 people. Fees start at $30 per person. Liquor
is extra and live music is allowed.
THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES
743 South Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles 90005, (323) 931-1277, Contact Special Events
This elegant Italian Renaissance Club was completed in 1927 and was designated a Los Angeles Cultural Monument in 1982. There are three banquet rooms; the Lounge, which has a beautiful molded and painted ceiling, with seating up to 200; the Art Salon, which can accomodate up to 180 people; and the Dining Room, with a floral relief decorated arcade, which can seat up to 300. There is also an outside Garden with a fountain that is suitable for wedding ceremonies.
ENGINE CO. NO. 28
644 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90017, (213) 624-6996, Contact: Art Burg
A restored 1912 firehouse with mahagony booths, granite bar, 18-foot pressed tin ceilings and red brick flooring.
EXPOSITION ROSE GARDEN
700 State Street, Los Angeles 90033, (213)763-0114 X 214, Contact: Jessica Grande
The garden is available from March to December, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. There are four white gazebos where vows can be recited. The garden boasts 16,000 rose bushes with 300 varieties. The fee is $200 for up to 50 people, and $300 for over 50 people. A maximum of 200 people can be accommodated. There are no facilities for a reception. Alcoholic beverages and amplified sound are not allowed. The Rose Garden is closed January 2 - March 20.
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK
401 S. Main St., Los Angeles, 90013, (213)623-4949
Dark wood partitions that bank personnel once stood behind remain, as do moldings and dome (though it was covered during bomb scare days of WWII).
FIGUEROA HOTEL
939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90015, (213) 627-8971, Contact: Uno Thimansson
Veranda bar, Moroccan decor, parking available (with charge).
FOUNDER'S CENTER FOR POSITIVE SPIRITUALITY
3281 West Sixth St, Los Angeles, 90020,
(213) 381-3188 or (310) 828-7807
Contact: Lorna Brittan Bank
Renowned architect Paul Williams’ circular design for Founder’s Church symbolizes the wholeness, unity, unending and all-inclusive power of love basic to Science of Mind teachings. Built in 1957, and now a designated Los Angeles Historic Landmark, Founder’s (Williams) imposing structure has beautifully appointed, well-equipped spaces available for rent to groups, organizations and individuals. The Main Auditorium seats 1500, has a state of the art sound system, theatre lighting and a balcony. There is also a smaller chapel available for rent which seats approximately 400 and is suitable for weddings, smaller group gatherings, seminars, etc.
FOREST LAWN
4771 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress 90630
21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina 91720
1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale 91205
6300 Forest Lawn Drive,Hollywood Hills, 90068
800-204-3131, Contact: Flower Shop
Over 60,000 people have been married in nondenominational Forest Lawn Churches, with the first ceremony performed in 1927. The Wee Kirk o' the Heather Church (100 capacity) and the Church of the Recessional (150 capacity) are located in the Glendale Park. The Church of the Hills (150 capacity) is located in the Hollywood Hills. For a wedding ceremony, there is a $300 fee for 2 hours which includes a $100 nonrefundable deposit. There is a $100 fee for rehearsal. Candles and a rose-petal shower are included. A minister can be provided for $100 and an organist for $85. Weddings can be held on Saturdays at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m., or on Sundays at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.
FOUNTAIN COURT RESTAURANT Hosted by St. Andrews
Place Catering
1370 North St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles 90028, (323) 856-0125,
www.standrewscatering.com
From the moment you pass through the double-door entryway, the fantasy
begins. The elegant foyer features sparkling chandeliers and a two-story
winding staircase. The floor of black terrazzo marble borders a wall
of glass, revealing the romantic red-bricked terrace with a three-tiered
Mediterranean fountain. Your tour continues as you enter the spacious
and unique oval dining room, a Georgian-style classic designed by renowned
architect Paul Revere Williams. The venue can accommodate up to 350
sit-down and 700 reception style and is open to the public Monday through
Friday, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Banquet luncheons and meetings are welcomed
as well as corporate events and of course, weddings. A la carte lunches
range from $7.50 - $12.75. For group luncheons, $20.00 will pay for
your three course meal, gratuity, and sales tax. Evening special events
prices average $85 per person and that includes food, hosted bar, site
fee, staff, security, general operations fee and sales tax.
GRAPEVINE PARK IN SAN GABRIEL'S HISTORIC
MISSION DISTRICT
324 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel 91776, (626) 308-2875 Contact:
Tom Boecking, Parks & Recreation Department
The east patio of the Civic Auditorium contains the famous Grapevine
arbor which was planted in 1861. Lawns and gardens provide the setting
for weddings and receptions. Adjacent are the Padillo and Grapevine
Rooms which can accommodate 98 and 87 people, respectively. Outdoor
events held in the Grapevine Park can accommodate a maximum of 220 guests.
The Padillo Room was built in 1927 as a gift shop for the auditorium
and later as the San Gabriel Library. In 1989 the Grapevine room was
added. The facility is now an adult recreation center. The basic rental
fee for a five-hour minimum is $750 for residents of San Gabriel and
$1000 for non-residents. Tables and chairs are available. You provide
your own caterer, music, etc. Champagne and wine is the only alcohol
permitted.
GREGG HOUSE - A GRAND COLONIAL HOME AND GARDEN
Altadena, (626) 398-8777, Contact: Greg Ross
This beautifully restored 1917 two-story colonial house is situated
on an acre of sprawling gardens with large trees, rose bushes, and arbors.
Weddings and receptions take place outdoors and up to 150 guests can
be accommodated. You may use your own caterer or Greg Ross will make
arrangements. The rental fee depends on group size and facilities needed.
GREYSTONE
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills 90210, (310) 550-4796, Contact:
Barbara Rosenman
The setting boasts a spectacular view of Beverly Hills and an impressive stone mansion built in 1927 amid acres of formal gardens. Greystone’s formal garden is a spacious grassy area surrounded by greenery and features a large fountain at the west end. Elevated walkways on either side provide an excellent area for wedding photos. The gardens are available for weddings, and a maximum of 200 guests is allowed. Please see the website for pricing details: click on Greystone Manor from the Shortcuts menu. GRIER-MUSSER MUSEUM
403 South Bonnie Brae, Los Angeles 90057, (213) 413-1814, Contact:
Susan Tejada
Built in 1898 in the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture, the
home contains an extensive collection of antiques that has been gathered
over three generations. The museum is suitable for small weddings (maximum
45 people) with a rental price of $950 for five hours. Weddings may
take place in the front parlor with the rest of the ground floor available
for a reception. You furnish the caterer and a kitchen is available.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed. GRIFFITH PARK CLUB HOUSE
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles 90027, (323) 661-7212
Built in 1935 by the WPA, the building is Spanish in architectural style. No weddings, receptions in banquet hall, can hold 100 people. Menu prices start at $17. per person and can be seen on their website. There is no charge for using the facility. Dancing is permitted on the original wood floor. HACIENDA HEIGHTS WOMEN'S CLUB*
1917 South La Mecita Drive, P.O. Box 5565, Hacienda Heights 91745,
(626) 968-4445
Built in 1922 in a Spanish architectural style, this beautiful building
can accommodate up to 150 guests. The Fireplace Room, which can accommodate
25 people, is available for a wedding ceremony. Its doors can be opened
to the main room. There is a stage and a large kitchen. Alcoholic beverages
are allowed. The rental fee is $615 for six hours. This price includes
the use of rectangular tables and chairs, rental manager on premises,
and two security guards. You provide your own caterer (the Club can
suggest some) and your own wine, champagne, and beer. All festivities
must be over by 9 p.m.
* Call Hacienda Heights Women's Club for updated information. HERITAGE SQUARE
715 South A Street, Oxnard 93030, (805) 483-7960, Contact: heritagesquare@aol.com
The village contains the Late Colonial Style McGrath Home, which was
built in 1901. It is a two-story home with patio and full pub in its
basement. It can accommodate up to 200 guests. Rental for the home is
$400 for five hours. There are three courtyards and a restored 1906
chapel where ceremonies may take place. The chapel rental is $245 and
the courtyard rentals are between $125 and $500. Wedding packages are
offered or you may provide your own caterer.
Alcohol is allowed.
HILTON CHECKERS LOS ANGELES
535 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90071, (213) 624-0000, Contact: Marion Yip
California comfort cuisine. Unique rooftop spa deck with a view of the Downtown skyline.
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood 90028, (323) 850-2000 Contact:
Elizabeth Knox
The ceremony and reception may be held in the Patio Restaurant and adjoining
gardens. There is a range of prices per person. HOLLYWOOD STUDIO MUSEUM
2100 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood 90028, (323) 874-2276
Originally a barn on the corner of Hollywood and Vine, the structure was rented to Cecil B. DeMille to use in the Jesse Lasky Company's production of "The Squaw Man.” It was moved to its present location in 1983. Call for further details.
HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL
7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 90028, (323) 764-7280, Contact: Ernie Carrillo
Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the hotel opened its doors on May 15, 1927. The classic Spanish revival building was designed by H.B. Travers. The hotel was closed 1984-1986 for extensive restoration to bring it back to its original splendor. Weddings and receptions may take place in several areas. The Blossom Room, site of the first Academy Awards, is an elegant ballroom that seats up to 300 persons. The Academy Room, original home of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, can accommodate up to 120. The Oscar Room can accommodate 200. The gardens and poolside area can handle up to 150. There is an extensive menu selection, and cost can range from $35-$48.
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