L.A.'s Getaways

As a unique alternative to the bustling city, the South Bay and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) area boast easy access, in addition to walkable communities and a wide variety of hotels and meeting space. Top that with peaceful beaches, upscale boutiques and a multitude of waterborne activities, and the region makes its pitch as either the perfect all-in-one locale for short meetings or the quintessential beachside venue for a more relaxed group stay.

Beach Cities and South Bay

"Hermosa has a funky beach-town feel," says Marje Bennetts, public relations counsel for the Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach. “It's not as sophisticated as Manhattan Beach or as popular as Redondo Beach.”

Along Hermosa's promenade are boutiques, restaurants and bars. Its pier is open to groups for event buyouts and this year is host to a number of centennial festivals and events.

There are four major golf courses within 20 minutes of town, as well as boating, sailing and fishing options. There is also a volleyball package for groups to arrange private lessons with Olympic gold medalists, such as Eric Fonoimoana.

One of the destination's main meetings properties is the recently renovated Beach House Hotel, with 96 suites, three meeting rooms and outdoor event space. Hotel Hermosa, another boutique property, offers a conference room.