Bureau Services

Planning a corporate gathering, whether it’s for an elite group of 10 or a conference for 1,000, can be an onerous task. Let us help ease your planning burden. We're here to help make your next conference or event a successful and memorable experience.

• An exclusive Meeting Planner Hotline: 800.771.2322 nationwide or 310.319.6263 outside the U.S. Or e-mail us at salesinfo@santamonica.com
• Hotel suggestions and same-day hotel sales leads
• Group dining leads generated to your target restaurants
• Comprehensive websites: www.santamonicameetings.com, is a full-service, professional resource available to help you get started on event or meeting planning in Santa Monica; www.santamonica.com is a source for general and consumer information
• Free visitor guides and maps for each meeting attendee
• Free registration service referrals including on-site welcome from CVB staff, badges, sign-in, visitor information and coordination of sign-up for additional activities or events (i.e., dine-arounds, meal reservations, etc.)
• Personal site inspections and city tours including inspections of hotels, restaurants, attractions, event sites, and other unique venues
• Referrals for opening reception sites, off-site meeting and event venues, and group dining. Many restaurants and special event sites in Santa Monica are eager to accommodate a wide variety of groups
• Free destination photography for your seminar/meeting brochure
• Client entertainment ideas for special events, parties, and spousal programs
• Resources such as Art Trek maps, iToors Art Tour podcasts, and Design District maps
• Free V.I.P. card offering your attendees discounts on retail, restaurant, and services
• Art Trek maps, iToors Art Tour Podcasts and Design District Maps

FREE REFERRALS…

Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau offers free referrals for services, facilities, and suppliers to meet specific and creative event needs. Call us for help with the following referrals:

• Private event coordinators
• Tour coordinators
• Multi-lingual tour guides
• Live entertainment options
• Spa and relaxation services
• Prop companies
• Destination management companies
• Itinerary suggestions
• Transportation — from limousines to charter buses and air service — both private and commercial
• Photography, video, and audio/visual services
• Santa Monica photography
• Personal shoppers, helpful whether you need VIP gifts, souvenirs, or highly specialized items
• Catering, including a wide range of specialized catering firms, hotels, and restaurants offering a variety of off-site food services
• Churches and other places of worship
• Reliable local vendors: florists, dry cleaners, pharmacies, copy shops, etc.
• Long-term corporate-stay alternatives for business travelers planning stays of 30–60 days or more

NEED HELP WITH TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS?

The Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau will arrange volleyball tournaments, Beach Olympics, customized bike and Segway® tours and surf academies.

LOOK WHAT SANTA MONICA HAS TO OFFER YOU:

• Wide range of meeting and special event accommodations, many with glistening ocean views
• Quick eight-mile access to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• Only thirteen miles to downtown Los Angeles
• Tantalizing world-class dining
• Boutique, couture, and renowned shopping
• Thriving art and culture scene
• Myriad of entertainment options
• Stunning natural setting with abundant recreation
• Over 300 days of sunshine
• Easy distance, 45-miles or less, to Disneyland, Universal Studios, The Getty Center and the newly-reopened Getty Villa, and other major visitor attractions
• Internet access at our Santa Monica Walk-In Visitor Center