With miles of silky sands, a gorgeous coastline, spectacular panoramas from amazing viewpoints, and stunning scenery at places like the Venice canals, it's easy to see why LA boasts the best event venues.
Whether a lush art deco loft or a private party room in a Hollywood Hills estate, Giggster has unique event spaces for hosting unforgettable birthday parties, celebratory corporate events, and so much more. Make your next event top-level with a dynamic space in bustling downtown Los Angeles, vibrant West Hollywood, or tranquil Playa Del Ray. Each neighborhood has a unique vibe, with chic rooftop venues, luxury homes for parties by the poolside, and even bistro rooms for truly intimate events.
Not only does Giggster give you maximum flexibility with location and decor, but we have budget-friendly options, too. Book an event space for less, knowing that you can stick to your budget without sacrificing your vision. Imagine a blank canvas warehouse with polished concrete floors decked out in style—a versatile venue that allows you to show your personality as you decorate for a special occasion. Or how about an easily accessed gallery space for an exciting product launch party?
Giggster's carefully selected venues are sure to impress, so don't miss out on securing a creative space to celebrate in. These exceptional venues guarantee a memorable event!
Timeless appeal, natural light, and open spaces are just a few of the offerings for private events in Los Angeles. Let's dig deeper into inspirational party venues and what Giggster has for you. Book the best venues in LA!
Exceptional Variety & Quality: From open-air event spaces to warehouses with high ceilings, Giggster's 5458 inspirational spaces let you choose the perfect location, whether you want glitz and glamor or an open canvas with bare-bones decor.
Hassle-Free Booking: Whether it's details on pricing or information on the specifics of the venue, we tell you what you need to know on our easy-to-navigate platform. Our curated spaces start at just $20/hour.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Things happen, and sometimes, you need to postpone your special event. No problem; we're flexible and offer free cancellations up to 24 hours before your rental time.
Platform Protections: Giggster's optional add-on protection packages cover important items like damage and liability. We'll even cover against interruptions you weren't prepared for. Book venues like a Secret Underground Speakeasy & Wine Cellar with peace of mind.
Consider Los Angeles your favorite go-to destination for private parties and evening events? Before you book that industrial loft with white brick walls or the art gallery in the trendy arts district, think about the pros and cons.
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You've chosen your party theme, and planning is in full swing. In what type of space and where will you entertain your friends? From the Fashion District to artsy Echo Park, Giggster can help you select a carefully curated location from our 5458 listings.
Mansions – Fashionable Soirees. Los Angeles is just the place to book an elegant Beverly Hills mansion estate. If your vision includes a sophisticated atmosphere and a wide open space for mingling, you won't be looking at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Instead, a sweeping estate with a glorious garden will take your party from plain to extraordinary.
Lofts – Intimate or Over the Top. Take a New York-style industrial loft space and transform it into the party venue of your dreams. Lofts suit all event types, and that's the great thing about them. You can create the ambiance and mood that suits your personal party style.
Poolside Terraces – Party Under the Stars. Are you hoping for an impressive private party locale? Head to Pasadena and book a Paradise pool pad. Uniquely styled homes with exquisite poolside spaces allow you to give personalized service to each and every guest.
Bars and Speakeasies – Distinctive Party Locations. Celebrating in a bar is beyond compare, and Los Angeles has bars and speakeasies all over. From Venice to Silver Lake, trendy speakeasies and welcoming bars set the stage for an evening of relaxation and conversation.
Cafes and Diners – Parties with Casual Vibes. If you're searching for a casual atmosphere, neighborhoods like Long Beach deliver. Book a colorful retro diner for a blast into the past. Be sure to serve an incredible menu that matches the vibe!
Los Angeles is synonymous with epic celebrations and that's why you'll want to make this party one to remember. We've got the best party venues in LA, and to elevate your gathering on all levels, the following party planning guide will help.
Choose the Theme – A lot of partygoers love a get-together with a theme. Take that modern home with an expansive pool you've been considering as a location for your celebration. Pair it with delicious drinks and pool chairs, ideal for the adult party.
Determine the Budget – Set a budget, and don't be afraid to stick with it. Choose one of our budget-friendly party venues and build on it. Have fun creating your private party atmosphere with music to get everyone dancing and food to keep up the energy.
Select the Venue – Choosing the perfect party venue has to be the best part. After all, what's more enjoyable than sharing good times in the ultimate venue? From stylish to chic to rustic, Giggster has 5458 places to party in LA.
Set up your Party Space – With the right venue, your next event will be one for the ages. Decorate to suit your theme, buy the food, or even better, hire a caterer so you can enjoy the festivities, too. Before you know it, you'll be welcoming your guests.
While hosting a party is always a welcome task, tracking your expenses can be a challenge. We'll make it easy.
How much do you want to spend?
The amount you'll spend is the first determining factor of the party. Once you've figured this out, the venue you choose, the menu you propose and other things, like entertainment, will fall into line.
Are you flexible with event dates?
Booking your Los Angeles party venue in advance translates to savings. Why? Because you'll have your choice of the best locations and can select a spot that fits your budget. Not only that, but weekday parties can be less expensive due to lower rates.
Keep amenities in mind.
Choosing an event space with the amenities you need means big savings, too. Think about extra expenses for furniture rental or fancy decor. What does your vision require, and which venue fills the bill?
On Giggster, you can search a curated list of incredible party venues. From trendy restaurants to wide-open warehouses to LA rooftops with epic views, we have locations in multiple neighborhoods that not only inspire but also fit within your budget!
By Harley Brown
Los Angeles has all the ingredients for a good get-down: great weather, interesting and diverse people, and an abundance of unique venues.
To celebrate legendary hotspots ranging from Vanity Fair's Oscars blowouts to the swinging supper clubs of the 1940s and '50s, Giggster spotlighted five iconic party hubs throughout LA history. Many of them are part of local lore, like the Whisky a Go Go, which exported not only go-go boots but essential '60s acts like Buffalo Springfield and the Doors. Although others no longer exist or are too exclusive for mortals to get into, the indelible imprint they left on our collective consciousness will always be accessible.
There's always been something for revelers in LA, whether you're looking for a backyard function in South LA or a glittering Hollywood gala. Not even Prohibition and Mafia involvement in the 1930s could diminish the glitzy, glamorous clubs that sprang up along the Sunset Strip, setting the stage for later City of Angels parties to become places to see and be seen.
Keep reading to learn more about the hottest nightspots in LA history.
William "Billy" Wilkerson, founder of renowned industry publication The Hollywood Reporter, was no stranger to luring the rich and famous to his nightclubs on LA's Sunset Strip.
In 1934 he established the Trocadero, a swanky hangout for mobsters and actors alike, with a back room for Wilkerson's gambling habit. He was soon bored with "the Troc," however, and after a dubious kitchen blaze demolished the place, Wilkerson founded Ciro's in 1940. Once "the most glamorous spot on the Sunset Strip," the silk-adorned supper club was frequented by Hollywood lodestars including Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe, and Frank Sinatra (who kept getting into fistfights despite the club's "three strikes" rule). And that was just in the audience; clubgoers could expect to groove to live music from Sammy Davis Jr., Judy Garland, Dean Martin, and more.
After Wilkerson set his sights on Las Vegas and another fire decimated Ciro's in 1942, his associate Herman Hoover ran it under the extortionist eye of notorious gangster Mickey Cohen until 1959.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz reportedly adored Mocambo so much that it inspired the Tropicana Club in "I Love Lucy." Founded by a former talent agent and an entrepreneur, the Sunset Boulevard supper club featured decor that was a nod to imperial Rome and Salvador Dalí and included an aviary of macaws, parakeets, and a cockatoo—much to the chagrin of animal rights activists at the time.
Mocambo's over-the-top design couldn't overshadow the significant, on-stage events. In 1953, Eartha Kitt performed for three sold-out nights in a row after LA officials charged her music with being "too sexy." A couple of years later, Ella Fitzgerald debuted on the Mocambo stage; Marilyn Monroe was allegedly the one who persuaded the venue proprietors to take a chance on the First Lady of Song. Mocambo also hosted performances by members of the "Jet" set in the mid-'50s, including Western star Herb Jeffries and theater and nightclub luminary Joyce Bryant.
It's hard to overstate Whisky a Go Go's importance to rock 'n' roll in the '60s.
The Whisky's first stamp on the culture was go-go girls: When it opened in 1964 as a disco—inspired by co-founder Elmer Valentine's visit to a Parisian club of the same name—DJ Joanie Labine was one of the women who danced for the audience while spinning records and designed the famous outfit of white boots and a fringed miniskirt. Known for 1966's "Secret Agent Man," singer Johnny Rivers was the first regular act to play at the Whisky and contributed to drawing huge crowds that frequently included LA legends Steve McQueen and Jayne Mansfield.
After the Byrds migrated less than a mile down the strip from Ciro's to the Whisky, the counterculture was in full bloom. Valentine and his oft-associate Lou Adler incubated Buffalo Springfield and the Mamas & the Papas, and many of the artists who defined '60s music—Led Zeppelin, the Who, the Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, and Neil Young—played there.
The Whisky's first house band was the Doors, but bandmates were relieved of that title after management deemed Jim Morrison's Oedipal lyrics to "The End" inappropriate, despite their intoxicating effect on the crowd.
Vanity Fair's former editor-in-chief Graydon Carter hosted the magazine's first Oscars party in 1994 to fill a void left by the death of talent agent Irving "Swifty" Lazar and his own Academy Awards soirée.
Attendees included Prince, Nancy Reagan, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and Anthony Hopkins, to name a few. Throughout the rest of the '90s and the 2000s, those who managed to score an invite could witness Dennis Rodman rubbing elbows with Billy Crystal, Goldie Hawn goofing off with Steve Martin, and Whitney Houston entering in a vibrant purple stole with Bobby Brown.
Since Radhika Jones took over for Carter in 2018, the star-studded event has received criticism for its corporate sponsorships and more inclusive guest list, and now competes with events hosted by the likes of Jay-Z and Madonna. But by other accounts the magazine's Oscars parties are thriving: In response to the criticism, director Ava Duvernay tweeted, "Funny how now it's suddenly 'lost its luster.' Luster for some. Closed doors now open for others."
