Pasadena Conference Center. (California: Pasadena).

It's the city that feels like a village, and the Pasadena Conference Center is at the heart of it all. The center, which recently completed a $1.3 million renovation, is comprised of three distinct meeting venues under one roof: the Conference Building, Exhibition Building, and 3,029-seat Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Looking to lure even larger groups, proposed expansion plans will increase exhibit space to 47,000 square feet, meeting space to 39,000 square feet, and include a new 25,000-square-foot ballroom. A decision on the development is expected before the end of this year.

With 2,500 hotel rooms, Pasadena offers accommodations that will satisfy every group's taste and budget. The historic 392-room Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa is situated on 23 sprawling acres. The 350-room flagship DoubleTree Hotel is Located in a tranquil Mediterranean setting across from majestic City Hall. The renovated, 317-room Sheraton Pasadena is located directly adjacent to the Pasadena Conference Center, while the 296-room Hilton Pasadena resembles a California boutique-style hotel. The 314-room Courtyard by Marriott is the first hotel located in Old Pasadena, the city's 20-block historic district.