The historic Los Angeles Central Public Library welcomes meetings and special events.

An oasis of art and culture on 207 acres. Explore breathtaking gardens, new Children’s Garden, Tropical Conservatory, Chinese Garden, four art galleries and a library, showcasing collections of rare books. Bookstore, English Tea and group tours.

As a Presidential Library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Reagan Library, under the authority of the Presidential Records Act, is the repository of presidential records for President Reagan's administration. The Library’s holdings include over 60 million pages of documents, over 1.6 million photographs, a half million feet of motion picture film, tens of thousands of audio and video tape, and over 40,000 artifacts.

Literary types may especially appreciate the décor of Literati II, which features framed portraits of writers and artful renditions of pencils, but everyone can appreciate the masterful compositions of seasonal flavors crafted by Chef Chris Kidder. Bistro fare meets farmer's market in dishes ranging from gourmet burgers (including venison, pork or veggie options), to cioppino, salmon, crab cakes and more. Kidder's wife, Kimberly Sklar, tempts diners with indulgent desserts, such as airy...