City Club LA is where connections are made, from high-powered business conferences and exclusive wine tastings to singles’ mixers and elegant weddings. Soaring 51 floors above the city, it offers breathtaking 360° views of Los Angeles while uniting a dynamic and cultured community. Whether you’re here to network, celebrate, or simply take in the skyline, this premier venue sets the stage for unforgettable experiences.
Background on City Club LA
The story behind City Club LA has an unexpected link to British royalty and racial discrimination. In 1984, when Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited LA, he was taken by the city mayor, Tom Bradley, to speak at a club. However, the mayor was denied entry because of the color of his skin. Both men walked away.
This experience drove Mayor Bradley to work with the city council to pass an ordinance preventing clubs from having discriminatory membership practices. This led to the opening of the City Club LA in 1989. The club initially stood downtown LA on the Wells Fargo Building’s 54th floor. From there, it moved to its current location in the City National Plaza.
Where Is City Club LA, and How to Get There?
City Club LA spans the 51st floor of the City National Plaza at 555 Flower Street. To get here:
- Take the B Line or D Line metro to 7th Street/ Metro Center.
- Take the A Line or E Line Light Rail to 7th Street/ Metro Center.
- Take bus number 4, 10/48, 14/37, 40 or 487/489.
- Underground, paid parking with valet services is available at the building.
What To Expect When You Visit?
City Club LA is a private club. The club is open on Monday from 9 am to 9 pm and from Tuesday to Friday from 7 am to 10 pm. Members are welcome to bring guests to the club anytime for a meeting or a meal, but the club’s events draw the highest footfalls. Attending these events usually requires prior registration.
Spread across a single floor and accessible through elevators, the club is easy to navigate if you use a wheelchair. Entry to some events may be age-specific. A business casual code is also required.
What Else Can You Do When You Visit City Club LA?
City Club LA has 3 ballrooms, a luxurious lounge, a dining room, a screening room and many other meeting rooms. Many of these rooms have expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that offer an unobstructed view of the city. Each room has a modern aesthetic and a hint of Hollywood glamor.
Venue-hosted events here range from cooking classes and basketball game screenings to happy hour celebrations and musical nights. The spaces are also often booked for seminars, recruitment mixers, board meetings, award ceremonies and other corporate events, and private events like weddings and graduation parties. For a unique experience, try the popular blindfolded dining at the City Club.
FAQs
Who can you expect to meet at City Club LA?
City Club LA members include executive professionals and civic and community leaders.
What is the dress code for City Club LA?
Guests are expected to be dressed in business casuals for events at City Club LA.
Is City Club LA wheelchair accessible?
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Since its inception, City Club LA has been known as the city’s top networking destination. The club welcomes everyone from young creative professionals to industry leaders and socialists to philanthropists.
For some, this is a venue to work from and host client meetings and seminars. From sleek boardrooms and comfortable cubicles to high-speed Wi-Fi and professional concierge services, the venue offers everything you might need for a productive day’s work.
For other guests, it’s a venue to celebrate personal milestones. Each event here is unique, with live entertainment, bespoke decor, and customized food and beverage packages. Even if you aren’t a member, you can bring your friends and family together for an event here.
You don’t always need an event to bring you to the City Club LA. Some guests visit to try the restaurant’s delicacies with a city view. Irrespective of your reason for visiting, the experience is unforgettable.