# Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) (LACC Los Angeles) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/los-angeles-convention-center
- **Address:** 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- **Operator:** City of Los Angeles (LACTD); managed by ASM Global (https://www.laconventioncenter.com)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** Public Convention Center | Union Jurisdiction
- **Airport Access:** LAX ()
- **Total Exhibit Space:** ≈720,000 sq ft (South, West & Kentia halls) | **Largest Contiguous:** Nearly 350,000 sq ft (South Hall GHJK)
- **Meeting Space:** 64 meeting rooms (308–11,220 sq ft) (64 column-free meeting rooms (Level 2))
- **Max Clear Height:** 36 ft max structure height (South Hall) | **Loading Docks:** 43 truck bays (34 South Dock raised + 9 West Dock lift-gate)
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 1,320 verified rooms in 3 walk-ring hotels
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Quoted by LACC sales
- **Certifications:** Union Jurisdiction, LAX
## Facility Overview
The Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown LA offers about 720,000 sq ft of exhibit space across South Hall (nearly 350,000 sq ft), West Hall (210,685 sq ft) and Kentia Hall (160,000 sq ft), plus Concourse and Petree Halls (26,342 sq ft each) and 64 meeting rooms. It sits next to Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE.
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| South Hall (G, H, J, K) | Exhibit Hall | Nearly 350,000 sq ft | 36 ft max structure height | 350 lbs/sq ft | 1,720 booths | 22,870 Theater / 12,800 Banquet |
| West Hall (A, B) | Exhibit Hall | 210,685 sq ft | 33 ft max structure height (rear soffit 22 ft) | 300 lbs/sq ft | 1,050 booths | 15,000 Theater / 10,000 Banquet |
| Kentia Hall | Exhibit Hall | 160,000 sq ft | 16 ft max structure height | Unlimited | 844 booths (+64 additional) | 5,000 Banquet |
| Concourse Hall | Exhibit Hall | 26,342 sq ft | — | 100 lbs/sq ft | 135 booths | 2,700 Theater / 1,400 Banquet |
| Petree Hall | Exhibit Hall | 26,342 sq ft | — | 100 lbs/sq ft | 100 booths | 2,000 Theater / 1,000 Banquet |
## Published Building Utility, Drayage & Internet Rate Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Exclusive Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Tip |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet | In-House Facility Utilities (Union Jurisdiction) | Published in each show's exhibitor service kit | Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
## Union Jurisdictions & Self-Work Rules
- **LACC Los Angeles Labor Policy (Union Jurisdiction) (LACC requires union labor for drayage, decorating, flooring, rigging, exhibit construction, carpentry and freight movement: Tradeshow and Sign Crafts Local 831 (exhibit install/dismantle), Teamsters Local 986 (drayage and forklifts), IATSE Local 33 (lighting, rigging, AV) and IBEW-staffed authorized electrical contractors.):** Self-work permitted: LACC Los Angeles Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor. | Hired labor required: Crated dock freight, forklift handling, overhead ceiling rigging, and main sub-floor electrical distribution.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels
| Hotel | Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Total Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | ≈10 min walk (0.38 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 878 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles | ≈10 min walk (0.38 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | ≈12 min walk (0.45 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 174 |
| Hotel Figueroa | ≈13 min walk (0.48 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 268 |
| Downtown LA Proper Hotel | ≈16 min walk (0.61 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
| InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown | ≈22 min walk (0.83 mi) to LACC | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | 0 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mastro's Ocean Club | Steakhouse & seafood () | ≈5 min walk (0.18 mi) • 1200 S Figueroa St |  |  |
| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Steakhouse () | ≈11 min walk (0.43 mi) • 800 W Olympic Blvd |  |  |
| Cara Cara Rooftop | Rooftop restaurant () | ≈16 min walk (0.62 mi) • 1100 S Broadway |  |  |
| LA Prime | Steakhouse () | ≈30 min walk (1.15 mi) • 404 S Figueroa St |  |  |
| Nick + Stef's Steakhouse | Steakhouse () | ≈34 min walk (1.3 mi) • 330 S Hope St |  |  |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (LACC Los Angeles) (Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)):** Quote on request — 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor (15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)). Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
- **LACC Los Angeles Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** Quote on request — Main Registration Escalators & LAX Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Flagship Hosted Conventions
- [LA Auto Show & AutoMobility LA 2026](https://conventions.com/events/la-auto-show-automobility-los-angeles) — Fri Nov 20 – Sun Nov 29, 2026 (AutoMobility LA: Thu Nov 19) (Attendance not yet verified)
## Verified Facility FAQs
### Which unions have jurisdiction at the Los Angeles Convention Center?
Per LACC's Event Planning Guide: Tradeshow and Sign Crafts Local 831 handles installation and dismantling of temporary exhibits; Teamsters Local 986 handles truck loading/unloading (drayage), empty crates and forklifts; IATSE Local 33 may be used for lighting, rigging, AV and general-session staging; and all electrical service is provided by LACC's authorized electrical contractors, whose staff are IBEW members.
*Source: LACC Event Planning Guide*
### How tall can exhibit booths be at LACC?
LACC permits structures up to 36 ft in South Hall, 33 ft in West Hall (22 ft under the rear soffit) and 16 ft in Kentia Hall. Booths over 12 ft, or with stairs/steps over 30 inches, need a wet-stamped engineering plan.
*Source: LACC Planner FAQs*
### How much is parking at the Los Angeles Convention Center?
LACC lists flat-rate parking of $30–$60 depending on the event and garage, with premium pricing possible for VIP areas, arena events and special events. Garages operate 5:00 am – 9:00 pm daily.
*Source: LACC Parking*
### Does LACC have EV charging?
LACC lists 24 Level 2 chargers: 12 in the West Hall Garage and 12 in the South Hall Garage. The number may fluctuate during the Expansion and Modernization Project, which runs through early 2029.
*Source: LACC Parking*
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC)?
LACC requires union labor for drayage, decorating, flooring, rigging, exhibit construction, carpentry and freight movement: Tradeshow and Sign Crafts Local 831 (exhibit install/dismantle), Teamsters Local 986 (drayage and forklifts), IATSE Local 33 (lighting, rigging, AV) and IBEW-staffed authorized electrical contractors. LACC Los Angeles Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
*Source: LACC Los Angeles Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to LACC Los Angeles?
LACC Los Angeles offers 1,320 verified rooms in 3 walk-ring hotels within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 5 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Los Angeles is $199/night lodging and $86/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*