Downtown Los Angeles: The Vacation Hot Spot for Californians This Summer."LA Stay-and-Play" Top Hotels Offer Affordable Summer Travel Deals for Californians Interested in Staying Closer to Home While Still Enjoying World-Class Entertainment, Attractions and Dining LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- The Downtown Center Business Improvement District today announced its Summer Vacation Campaign, "LA Stay-and-Play," offering a wide range of hotel and entertainment packages aimed at making this summer's vacation easy, affordable and memorable. With the economy softening and the price of gas climbing, Californians are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. more affordable summer vacation options closer to home - what travel enthusiasts call staycations. The Downtown Center Business Improvement District and major hotels in Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or have created attractive travel packages for vacationers interested in soaking up the summer sun while immersing themselves in the vast amount of culture and entertainment available in Downtown L.A. The various room packages include tickets to sporting and entertainment events, meals in some of the city's best restaurants, spa treatments, free valet parking, in-town shuttle transportation, discounts on shopping and sight-seeing excursions and other services to make a visitor's stay in Downtown the best summer vacation option for Californians. By saving travel time, and the expense and hassle of air travel, Californians vacationing closer to home have more time to relax while still enjoying world-class music and theater, museums and cultural centers, sports, and a tremendous range of restaurants, nightclubs and lounges. Downtown L.A. has re-shaped itself as a vibrant cultural, sports and entertainment center, making it a top tourist destination. The Downtown area abounds with cultural attractions including some of the finest museums in the West, such as the Museum of Natural History, California Science Center The California Science Center (sometimes spelled California ScienCenter) is a state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. Billed as the West Coast's largest hands-on science center, the California ScienCenter is a public-private partnership between the State , Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art MOCA Multimedia over Coax MoCA Museum of Chinese in the Americas MOCA Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance MOCA Montezuma Castle National Monument (US National Park Service) ), Chinese American Museum The Chinese American Museum is a museum located in Downtown Los Angeles as a part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. It is dedicated to the history and experience of Chinese Americans in the state of California. , Japanese American National Museum The Japanese American National Museum opened its doors in 1992. The museum is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown Los Angeles, California. It is devoted to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans. and the Museum of Neon Art The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) is a small museum in Los Angeles, California devoted to art built using neon lighting. This includes preservation of old neon signs as well as display of original fine art. According to its flyer, the museum was founded in 1981. (MONA), among others. Downtown Los Angeles is also home to legendary sports venues including Staples Center, Dodger Stadium and the Coliseum; unique architecture including Walt Disney Concert Hall This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. and Our Lady of Angeles Cathedral; walking neighborhoods such as Chinatown, the Arts District, Little Tokyo, and Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles. Visitors can explore the rich history of Downtown Los Angeles, discovering the splendor and charm of another century in Downtown's historic architecture, monuments, theaters and more. Meanwhile, the Jewelry District has one of the greatest concentrations of retailers and manufacturers in the nation and some of the best deals to be found anywhere. "There is so much to see and do Downtown that it takes a few days to discover all the treasures it holds," said Carol Schatz, President of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District. "Anytime is a great time to vacation in Downtown Los Angeles, but this summer it's especially attractive, with great hotel and entertainment packages," said Schatz. Perfectly timed with the start of summer, below are several premier hotel packages that are ideal for travelers looking for outstanding deals: Omni Los Angeles Hotel "Show Must go On" Package, starting at $299 / night -- Enjoy your evening on the town in style. The Omni Los Angeles Hotel is providing valet parking, a $100 credit to the highly-acclaimed Noe Restaurant and roundtrip transportation to the theater. Cap off the evening with wine in a luxurious guest room. Availability: Weekends, through 12/31/08 Promotion Details: * Deluxe room accommodations * $100 credit to Noe Restaurant * Roundtrip transportation to the following theaters -- Ahmanson, Mark Taper, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States). The Music Center's other halls include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. , Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. of Los Angeles * Full breakfast for two at the Grand Cafe * Wine amenity delivered to guest room * Complimentary valet parking The Los Angeles Athletic Club Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) is an athletic club in Los Angeles, California, USA. It awards the John R. Wooden Award to the outstanding men's and women's college basketball player of each year. "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Package for $250 - Come root for your team under the stars at Chavez Ravine. The deal includes: * Deluxe room accommodations * American Buffet Breakfast * Two Premium Loge seats for a Dodgers Game at Dodger Stadium * Overnight Parking at The Club "Get Fit" Package for $225, includes: * Deluxe room accommodations * American Buffet Breakfast * One hour with Personal Training or Pilates Session * Use of our legendary Athletic Facility * LAAC LAAC Looked After and Accommodated Children (UK) LAAC Los Angeles Area Council (Boy Scouts of America) LAAC Lewisville Area Arts Council, Inc. Gym Bag with Spa Products * Overnight parking at The Club The Hilton Checkers Hilton Bed & Breakfast * Start your Downtown vacation on a Thursday and enjoy the comfort of a Hilton Hotel plus a personalized Hilton Breakfast for two all weekend long. Nightly rates start at $199. Checkers Spa Package * Relax and pamper pam·per tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. yourself with one of many treatments available at Checkers Spa ($100.00 Certificate). Also included is Breakfast for two at the famous Checkers Restaurant. Nightly rates start at $279. Each of these packages are available throughout the week, but availability is higher on weekends. The Wilshire Grand "Summer Fun Package" 3 days, 2 nights: $249, parking included 4 days, 3 nights: $339, parking included Receive a Fun Book upon check-in that includes: * 10% discount for Breakfast at the City Grill Breakfast Buffet * $10 discount / day at Avis Car Rental * 15% off all services at Salon Belleza spa * 10% discount off all Guideline Sightseeing Tour Packages * 11% saving pass at Macy's * 50% discount for various events in Los Angeles, including Theatre, Music, Performing Arts, Dinner, Tours and Family Fun Events The Westin Bonaventure Hotel The Westin Bonaventure Hotel is the largest hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is 367 feet (112 meters) tall and has 35 floors. It was completed in 1977. The top floor has a revolving restaurant and observation level. and Suites "Romance Package" $209.00 Thursday - Sunday $269.00 - Suite Rate Package includes: Sparkling wine, strawberries, and breakfast for two "Bed & Breakfast" $265.00 Mid-week $185.00 Weekend + $20.00 for second adult "Valet Parking & Room" Package includes: Parking In and Out privileges $199.00 Amtrak Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., authorized to operate virtually all intercity passenger railroad routes in the United States. Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 in response to more than two decades of continuous operating deficits by privately run Rates Amtrak trains are an economical and environmentally friendly way to travel to Downtown L.A. Below are sample "round-trip rail fares" for adults (age 16+) from select cities to Los Angeles for travel between May 27 and August 28, with the exception of July 5 through July 6. Up to two children ages 2 to 15 may ride at half-price for each adult fare purchased. Seniors age 62+ may ride at a 15% discount. * $68 - San Diego * $44 - Oceanside * $34 - San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (săn wän kăpĭsträ`nō), city (1990 pop. 26,183), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1961. San Juan Capistrano has some manufactures, including aircraft parts, medical apparatus, and boats, but the economy is * $40 - Ventura * $50 - Santa Barbara * $72 - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856.
For more information, go to www.amtrak.com. All rates are subject to hotel availability; rates do not include taxes, gratuities or other incidental charges; certain length of stay restrictions may apply. Early departure fee may apply. Tax is additional at 14%. Offer may not be combined with any other discounts or offers. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit www.downtownla.com. About the Downtown Center Business Improvement District: The DCBID DCBID Downtown Center Business Improvement District (Los Angeles, CA) is a coalition of property owners united in their commitment to enhance the quality of life in Downtown Los Angeles. The organization helps the 65-block central business district achieve its full potential as a great place to live, work, and play. Nearly 480 property owners provide funds to the district via a special voluntary tax assessment, which finances safety and maintenance services, as well as business recruitment/retention and marketing programs. For more information, visit www.downtownla.com or call 213-624-2146. |
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