L.A.con IV: Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim Convention Center

The Anaheim Convention Center is the largest convention center on the West Coast and one of the largest convention centers in the world. After three years and $178 million worth of expansion and renovation, this new jewel has quickly become known as a regional architectural landmark. It has centralized towers formed by an open grid design which blends into a spectacular curving glass wall facade. It is literally a one size fits all meeting place that offers over 800,000 square feet of exhibition space with a grand total of 1.4 million square feet of exhibition, meeting and prefunction area. Any size gathering can utilize some or all of the 52 meeting rooms, each is equipped with the latest technological advances to make meetings productive, efficient and inviting.

Located in the heart of Orange County, visitors arrive at the Anaheim Convention Center by a California-style, palm tree laden parkway. Attendees are greeted by an avenue of colorful flowers and shrubs. Upon entering the enormous lobby, visitors can not help but be impressed by the two levels of balconies and soaring open towers. The lobby is visually open to the glorious Southern California sun and sky.

[Convention Center lobby area] The 130,000 square feet of meeting space includes one of the largest ballrooms in the West. Highlighting convenience, the meeting rooms and ballroom are located on the second and third floors directly over the massive exhibit halls. Each meeting room opens onto a spacious lobby area which is ideal for pre and post function gatherings. In turn, the lobby area expands onto scenic balconies which offer a breath-taking view of the rotunda and a sweeping view of the Anaheim Resort.

Complementing the Convention Center is the adjacent Arena, considered to be a premier mid-sized venue for meetings, musical and sporting events. Located across the Katella Avenue from Disney's California Adventure park, the Arena can accommodate up to 8,800 attendees. In its history, the Arena hosted such celebrities as Elvis, Elton John and the 1984 Olympics Wrestling event.

The Anaheim Convention Center and the Arena are located in the 1,100 acre Anaheim Resort. Recently redesigned as a pedestrian-friendly community, the Anaheim Resort is a garden of walkways, lush flowers, towering palms and warm sunshine. Also located in the Anaheim Resort is Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and a tempting selection of restaurants, hotels and entertainment.

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Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim Convention Center

Rev. 25-Sep-2003