Los Angeles Convention Center: events, getting there and where to stay

Los Angeles Convention Center is a exhibition centre in Los Angeles, about 2 km from the centre. It hosts 3 of the events we cover, including LA Auto Show, Anime Expo, LA28 Olympics: Downtown LA. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Los Angeles Convention Center in short

Type
Exhibition centre
Where
Los Angeles, United States, about 2 km from the centre
Events we cover
3
Next up
LA Auto Show, 20 to 29 November 2026 (expected)
Getting there
Metro A and E lines to Pico or 7th St/Metro Center.

Events at Los Angeles Convention Center

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Los Angeles Convention Center

Metro A and E lines to Pico or 7th St/Metro Center.

Metro A and E lines to Pico.

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.

Public transport directions to Los Angeles Convention Center

Where to stay near Los Angeles Convention Center

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 19 November to 30 November. 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.

Things to do near Los Angeles Convention Center

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Los Angeles.

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Getty Center

Free museum on a hill; parking is paid.

Full day · Family

Disneyland Resort

Anaheim, 45 minutes south.

Half day · Food

Malibu wine safari

Wine and giraffes.

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.

Evenings

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Taco and street food tour

East LA or Downtown.

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Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January17°C7°C73 mm10 h 07 min
February17°C7°C75 mm10 h 55 min
March19°C8°C42 mm11 h 53 min
April21°C9°C19 mm13 h 00 min
May23°C12°C9 mm13 h 55 min
June27°C14°C1 mm14 h 25 min
July30°C17°C2 mm14 h 13 min
August30°C18°C1 mm13 h 25 min
September29°C17°C3 mm12 h 20 min
October25°C14°C17 mm11 h 16 min
November21°C10°C25 mm10 h 20 min
December17°C7°C65 mm9 h 54 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Los Angeles Convention Center?

LA Auto Show, Anime Expo, LA28 Olympics: Downtown LA.

How do I get to Los Angeles Convention Center?

Metro A and E lines to Pico or 7th St/Metro Center.

When is the next big event at Los Angeles Convention Center?

LA Auto Show, 20 to 29 November 2026 (expected).

Where should I stay near Los Angeles Convention Center?

Downtown and Santa Monica: Downtown for venues, Santa Monica for the beach.

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