Milken Institute Global Conference 2027: what to do in Los Angeles after hours

2 to 5 May 2027 · ExpectedLos Angeles, United States

Milken Institute Global Conference keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Los Angeles.

Airport to The Beverly Hilton

LAX is 30 to 60 minutes from most areas; the LAX/Metro Transit Center links to the K and C lines. Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB) are easier for some venues.

Beverly Hills; rideshare.

Public transport directions to The Beverly Hilton

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetKoreatownCentral, on the metro, great food.
Mid-rangeDowntown and Santa MonicaDowntown for venues, Santa Monica for the beach.
SplurgeBeverly Hills and West HollywoodClassic luxury hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 1 May to 6 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual congress week schedule for 2 to 5 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening two

Monday 3 May

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

  • EatPark's BBQ Korean BBQ
  • After darkHollywood rooftops, Silver Lake bars.

Companion day

Monday 3 May

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

The day after the show

Thursday 6 May

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Indoor

Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood

Working studio backlot.

Full day · Family

Universal Studios Hollywood

Theme park and studio tram.

Half day · Family

Hollywood sign hike

Bronson Canyon or Griffith trails.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Taco and street food tour

East LA or Downtown.

Full day · Family

Universal Studios Hollywood

Theme park and studio tram.

Full day · Family

Catalina Island day trip

Ferry from Long Beach or San Pedro.

Full day · Family

Disneyland Resort

Anaheim, 45 minutes south.

After dark

Ten tours worth booking for Milken Institute Global Conference

TourLengthGood for
Warner Bros Studio Tour HollywoodHalf dayFamilies, Bad weather
Universal Studios HollywoodFull dayFamilies
Hollywood sign hikeHalf dayFamilies
Celebrity homes tourHalf dayTired legs
Santa Monica and Venice bike tourHalf dayFamilies
Catalina Island day tripFull dayFamilies
Getty CenterHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Disneyland ResortFull dayFamilies
Malibu wine safariHalf dayFood lovers
Taco and street food tourEveningFood lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood

Working studio backlot.

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Getty Center

Free museum on a hill; parking is paid.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Los Angeles

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Milken Institute Global Conference.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Milken Institute Global Conference 2027?

The next edition is 2 to 5 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to The Beverly Hilton?

LAX is 30 to 60 minutes from most areas; the LAX/Metro Transit Center links to the K and C lines. Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB) are easier for some venues. Beverly Hills; rideshare.

Where should I stay for Milken Institute Global Conference?

For most visitors the best base is Downtown and Santa Monica: Downtown for venues, Santa Monica for the beach.

What can we do between sessions at Milken Institute Global Conference?

Good short outings in Los Angeles include Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood, Hollywood sign hike, Celebrity homes tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Milken Institute Global Conference?

Family-friendly picks: Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood sign hike. California Science Center (Space Shuttle).

How far is The Beverly Hilton from Los Angeles centre?

About 16 km in a straight line. Beverly Hills; rideshare.

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