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from the doors of the convention center, this property is truly a blessing for meet- ing planners. Pasadena is accessible through Bob Hope/Burbank Airport (15 minutes away) and Los Angeles International Airport (30 minutes away). WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Pasadena CVB - (800) 307-7977 www.visitpasadena.com LOS anGELES Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world and the home of the mythical Hollywood. While the concept of Hollywood differs greatly from the actual city of Hollywood, Los Angeles offers visitors and meeting planners a lot to choose from. The 400- sq. ft. city of Los Angeles boasts count- less hotel rooms, impressive meeting facilities such as the Los Angeles Convention Center, and many distinct neighborhoods to explore. From the beach communities of Venice and Santa Monica to the urban enclaves of Los Feliz, Silverlake, and Echo Park to the luxury of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, a trip to LA is a true journey. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? LA Inc. The CVB - (800) 228-2452 www.discoverlosangeles.com PaLM SPRinGS Just 2 hours by car from Los Angeles, the Palms Springs area is the perfect getaway. The area consists of eight cities including Indio, La Quinta, and Indian Wells in addition to Palm Springs. This desert oasis is home to many luxury resorts and spas, charming art museums, eclectic shops, excellent golfing and ten- nis, and delightful restaurants. The area works for both honeymoons and busi- ness meetings. Meeting planners should look to the Palm Springs Convention Center with nearly 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and a 20,000-sq. ft. ball- room. The area offers 24 major hotels all within 25 miles of Palm Springs International Airport. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA (800) 967-3767 www.giveintothedesert.com San DiEGO Beautiful San Diego is just a two- hour drive from Los Angeles and is the quintessential Southern California des- tination combining sun, sand, and busi- ness. When not exploring the area's wild canyons, seaside cliffs, and bayside parks, meeting attendees will find mod- ern facilities such as the 2.6 million-sq. ft. San Diego Convention Center, PETCO Park, and the San Diego Concourse. There are around 549 hotel and motel properties in the county with 131 boasting conference and con- vention facilities. San Diego is also known for Balboa Park, an urban cul- tural park with museums, theaters and gardens. A vibrant theater scene and creative cuisine can also be experi- enced here. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? San Diego CVB - (619) 232-3101 www.sandiego.org Black Meetings & Tourism April/May 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 126 AREA GUIDES Palm Springs Convention Center Photo Credit: Palm Spring DSCVA View of downtown Los Angeles from Griffith Park San Diego Skyline view from Coronado Island. Photo Credit: San Diego CVB Photo Credit: Robert Ingram/Popmedia Group