Host City Information

The city of Los Angeles holds many distinctions. Known as the entertainment capital of the world, LA is also a cultural mecca boasting over 300 museums, and houses the largest U.S. government center outside of Washington, D.C. The region also has a thriving nonprofit community. Los Angeles County is home to over 30,000 tax-exempt organizations that serve a diverse population of 10 million residents.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa welcomes conference participants to the city. Mayor Villaraigoa also will speak during this year's closing plenary, during which he will explore how the city is embracing its reputation for diverse, dynamic civic leadership by taking bold steps in areas such as education, the environment, and transportation.

Meeting Location

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: 310-228-1234 or 800-233-1234 (Toll-Free) Fax: 310-551-3395

Reservations at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza are available online or by calling the hotel.
Note: Rooms are no longer available at the IS conference rate.

Alternative Hotels
For your convenience, below is a list of alternative hotels within close proximity to the conference location. Please note Independent Sector does not have a negotiated rate with these hotels:

InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
(Within walking distance of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel)
2151 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-284-6500

Courtyard Los Angeles Century City/Beverly Hills
(Less than a mile from Hyatt Regency Century Plaza)
10320 West Olympic
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-556-2777

Beverly Hilton Hotel
(1.5 miles to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza)
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-274-7777

Marriott Crowne Plaza Hotel Beverly Hills
(1.5 miles to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza)
1150 S. Beverly Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90035
310-553-6561
Fax: 310-2774469

Beverly Hills Hotel
(2.5 miles to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza)
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-276-2251

Travel Information

Air Transportation

Airport

• The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is located approximately 10 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Official Conference Airline

• United Airlines offers discounts to Annual Conference attendees. For discounted fares, call 800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID 578AE.
• For personal service, contact Independent Sector’s travel agency, World Travel Service, at 800-633-8822.

Ground Transportation

Shuttle

• Prime Time Shuttle, SuperShuttle, and Xpress Shuttle offer shared ride service from LAX at the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the orange sign indicating Share Ride Vans. One-way fare from LAX to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel is approximately $13 - $15. For more information contact Prime Time Shuttle at (800) 733-8267 or www.primetimeshuttle.com; SuperShuttle at (800) 258-3826 or www.supershuttle.com; or Xpress Shuttle at (800) 427-7483 or download a coupon.

Taxi Service

• Taxis can be found curbside on the Lower/Arrival Level in front of each terminal under the yellow sign indicating Taxis. The fare from LAX to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel ranges from approximately $27 to $40 depending on traffic conditions.

You can find local information such as transportation, weather, and events and activities at www.seemyla.com.