Los Angeles Convention Center – Things To Do With Your Team

One of Los Angeles’s most notable nicknames is “The Entertainment Capital of the World.” That is some great news for you and your team if you will soon be traveling to the world-class Los Angeles Convention Center. The convention center itself is a massive 720,000 square feet, consisting of three exhibit halls, three food courts, and more.

Even though the Los Angeles Convention Center is one of the best in the country, spending the majority of your time there would be a waste of your trip. Explore a few of the many can’t-miss attractions Los Angeles has to offer and make your visit one you and your team won’t soon forget.

 

Things to Do

Grammy Museum

Los Angeles has been the site of many Grammy Award ceremonies over the years, so it makes sense that this city would be home to the one-of-a-kind Grammy Museum.

There your team can learn about a variety of famous singers and bands, some of which they’ve probably never heard of. The museum rotates exhibits every few months to incorporate new artists. Each exhibit presents extensive amounts of fascinating information about the musicians’ lives, careers, and legacies.

One of the exhibits that has been at the museum for a few years now, and for good reason, is the exhibit honoring the legendary singer and performer, Michael Jackson. Besides stories of Michael’s meteoric rise to superstardom, the Grammy Museum showcases a collection of relics from Michael’s life. Among all of the MJ artifacts displayed, some of the most standout ones are his iconic white suit, gloves, and fedora.

The museum also has a whole exhibit devoted to acoustic resonator guitars. Essentially the link between strictly acoustic and electric guitar, the acoustic resonator guitar was designed with the goal of creating an instrument that projects its sound clearer and louder than the average acoustic guitar did. This was in an effort to help guitar players whose instruments were being drowned out by the sound of other instruments.

There are so many more exciting exhibits to see at the Grammy Museum. Regardless of their taste in music, everyone will have a great time. Groups of 10 or more qualify for group rates. 800 W Olympic Blvd A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

California Science Center

Let your curiosity run wild when you visit California Science Center. Just a quick walk from the Los Angeles Convention Center, this massive facility is full of interactive activities and exhibits that teach visitors about a variety of scientific topics.

Animal lovers will be enthralled with the center’s ecosystem displays. Many climate zones are covered, each with live animals native to their specific habitats. Encounter scorpions in the desert, gibbons in the rain forest, and lizards on the tropical island, just to name a few. Each ecosystem has hands-on components and engaging displays of information.

Of course, you’ll find a lot more at California Science Center besides exhibits about ecosystems. Air- and space-related artifacts like a spacesuit and command module are on the list of the exciting pieces on display there along with exhibits about the human body and the amazing things it does to keep us alive. Live shows on various topics given by science center staff are offered throughout the day as well, so consider checking one out during your visit to the California Science Center. 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037

 

Regal L.A. Live Stadium 14

Chances are at the end of a long day you won’t want to do something that requires a lot of energy. On days like that, going to the movies is the perfect thing to do. So, if that’s the case, take the team to Regal L.A. Live Stadium 14.

Only a quick walk from the Los Angeles Convention Center, Regal L.A. Live Stadium 14 plays all of the new releases and offers as many as 14 different movies. Having that many options means you can find the time to fit a movie into your busy schedule. You won’t find an easier activity to plan than this. 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Santee Alley

Los Angeles has a lot of sunny days throughout the year. Why not soak up some California sunshine and visit Santee Alley? This famous flea market has hundreds of street vendors for you and your team to shop at. There you’ll find a huge variety of trifles, trinkets, knickknacks, and more. Let your team wander around the market to browse.

You don’t need to check out Santee Alley with the intention of buying anything either. You can go just to spend some time looking at all of the cool things the vendors are selling. There are a lot of places to grab a quick bite to eat as well while you’re walking around. 210 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

60Out Escape Rooms

By the time you leave 60Out Escape Rooms, your team’s problem-solving skills will be better than ever. Both escape rooms at 60Out will stump your team and make them work together if they want to escape before the 60-minute time limit expires.

Take on the creepy Christmas-themed room, dubbed “The Krampus.” In this room, you and your team must enter Krampus’s lair, rescue the kidnapped children, and escape before Krampus adds you to his list of victims. In “Flight of the Pandorus,” you are tasked with piloting a space ship and ridding the universe of a parasitic species to save humanity. Each of 60Out’s rooms are difficult but can be solved if your team puts their heads together. 2284 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

 

Places to Eat

Triple 8 China Bar & Grill

A step up from the Chinese takeout that you’ve likely grown accustomed to, Triple 8 China Bar & Grill cooks up some of the best Chinese food not only near the surrounding area of the Los Angeles Convention Center, but throughout the city.

All of Triple 8’s dishes are made with extremely fresh and high quality ingredients, cooked together to create some amazing Chinese cuisine. Appetizers like shrimp toast, a variety of dumplings, and duck wraps make great starters to pass around the table.

Moving on to the main course, Triple 8 serves many different chicken, beef, seafood, vegetable, noodle, and rice dishes. After you try a bite, your go-to Chinese takeout place back home may not cut it anymore. 800 W Olympic Blvd A-120, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Jacks N Joe

Breakfast fans can revel in the fact that there’s a restaurant serving breakfast all the way up until 2 in the afternoon right near the Los Angeles Convention Center. At Jacks N Joe, you can order all of the breakfast classics. Omelets chock-full of cheese, peppers, and meat; loaded hash browns, French toast, and strangely shaped pancakes are just some of your options when you stop by. Whether it’s breakfast or lunchtime, Jacks N Joe will surely satisfy everyone’s appetitie. 2498 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

 

Central Kitchen

Pumping out California-style meals, Central Kitchen gets your food to you quickly and for more than reasonable prices. This place is a no-brainer to bring your team to because of how diverse their menu is. Central Kitchen offers a ton of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, and teriyaki bowls. No matter how picky someone might be, they’ll easily be able to find something they really want to eat at Central Kitchen. 325-A W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

 

The Rustiq Table

Serving up comfort food with a gourmet twist, The Rustiq Table has a huge menu full of tasty foods. Breakfast is served every day from 8 to 11 a.m. Options include jam-packed breakfast burritos, sandwiches, or freshly baked biscuits.

If you decide to stop by later in the day instead, you and your team can indulge in dishes like The Rustiq Table’s famous chicken and waffle club; an all-beef, turkey, bison, or mushroom burger; wings, meatball sliders, and more. 2280 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

 

As you can see, you and your team can find a lot of great attractions and restaurants just near the Los Angeles Convention Center alone. You’ll soon have the chance to explore one of America’s most exciting cities, so definitely don’t let that opportunity slip through your fingers. Take some time to see the City of Angels, and, above all, enjoy your trip!