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Event venues in Los Angeles, CA

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Check out our virtual tour https://swimplyl.ink/TT18JU10JN Luxury Dream Estate in the Hollywood Hi...
A private space for birthdays, private events, parties. The perfect place that can fit up to 250 peo...
Welcome to the Skyline Grand! Nestled in the Fashion District, surrounded by renowned designer showr...
This beautiful brick studio and event space in located on the ground floor of a two story brick buil...
HUGE HISTORIC WAREHOUSE with DRIVE-IN LOADING. Great for Weddings, Art Shows, Fashion Shows & All...
Our 1,800 sq ft newly renovated creative loft space located in DTLA. We are two blocks from the L.A....
Introducing the Skyline Suite! For spectacular DTLA skyline views, this 1700 sq ft studio on the 9th...
Amazing loft with great natural light great for portrait and fashion photoshoots, video productions,...
Welcome to the Mystic Manor! Immerse yourself in this epic, art-filled Venice Spaceship. We call it...
Step into another world with this secret underground speakeasy. Underneath a grape vine arbor, down...
As featured in Dwell Magazine and Mid Century Modern Daily. Stunning, gated and private; this one-of...
The Warehouse is a 7,300 sq. ft. open floor plan with a 28’ x 28′ x 12′ white cyclorama wall in Los...

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No more messy contracts. We build the tools to make renting a space for parties and events easy.
Choose from hundreds of unique venues image
Choose from hundreds of unique venues
Every day we uncover new and creative spaces perfect for your event — from neighborhood galleries to hidden rooftops, and beyond.
Book affordable places image
Book affordable places
Our spaces are priced to fit your budget. Book by the hour without worrying about hidden fees.
Enjoy whatever you're planning image
Enjoy whatever you're planning
No more messy contracts. We build the tools to make renting a space for parties and events easy.

Amazing experiences at Swimply event venues

Review from Liana
Liana
Fall & Winter Oasis - Pool and/or Hot Tub
we had a fun party at monica's oasis. monica was very nice and helped us have a great birthday party for my son. thank you.
Review from Christine
Christine
Valley Paradise - Resort Style (Free) Heated Pool w/Slide & Waterfall - 20% Discount on Weekdays
celebrated my son’s 4th birthday party - we all had a blast! pool and backyard is breathtaking. host is very flexible and accommodating throughout the process. thank you for making my son’s birthday memorable!
Review from Heidi
Heidi
Valley Paradise - Resort Style (Free) Heated Pool w/Slide & Waterfall - 20% Discount on Weekdays
this is an amazing location. we have done our son’s birthday party here 2 years in a row. beautiful and perfect for a birthday party. host is amazing is on top of all needs.
Review from Tayner
Tayner
Gabriella’s Play Yard
this was a fantastic and very safe space for families and friends to celebrate any occasion.my son‘s second birthday party went better than expected,toni provided excellent communication and amenities for this party to go as well as it did!
Review from Jacqueline
Jacqueline
@TheOrangePool - Heated Pool & Jacuzzi
we recently rented the orange pool for a birthday party, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! the pool area was clean, spacious, and beautifully maintained, making it the perfect setting for our celebration!
Review from Jason
Jason
Heated (90°) Saltwater Pool in Mar Vista
we had a small kid’s birthday party and it was great. everything was just as described. communication with adam was easy and quick. they have sooo many great pool toys! can’t wait to do it again with just the family.

5 tips for making your next event more affordable

August 29, 2024

- Written by Kiersten Hickman

Throwing a party is meant to be joyful and fun. Whether it's to herald your nuptials with your closest friends and family or honor your company's success with an out-of-office cocktail party, celebratory moments are necessary for building and maintaining important relationships in your life. However, while these moments are meant to be joyful, the price tag can feel like a stark reality check.

Although a 150-person wedding is relatively small, the median price for a small wedding in 2023 is about $18,525, according to The Wedding Report. Inflation also plays a role in throwing any event; the costs of an in-person event increased by 32% between 2019 and 2023 since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Global Business Travel Association.

While these average prices and rising inflation costs can feel discouraging—especially if you're working with a small budget—there are solutions you can consider that will help you throw a memorable event that won't feel cheap in the slightest. To better understand how to budget without sacrificing quality, Swimply compiled five money-saving tips to consider when planning and executing your next event, from choosing the best venue to decorations and entertainment that will better match your price point.

Get creative with your event space

While hotels might seem like the easiest solution to host an event, with ballrooms and conference centers already set up and available to you to use, they might not be the most budget-friendly spaces to work with.

"Ballrooms are expensive," Andrew Cussens told Stacker. "Think outside the box: botanical gardens, historic sites, or rooftops could all transform into beautiful and budget-friendly settings." Cussens owns FilmFolk, a London-based photography studio that provides in-house experts to direct and work with corporate clients to host large-scale events.

Use booking sites that rent spaces hourly or ask for quotes from multiple vendors to see which solutions make the most bang for your buck. Consider whether event rentals include add-ons like catering, musicians, audio equipment rental, and event staff. These additional services could mean cost savings, but they could also lead to higher expenses, so check the numbers.

Utilize electronic invitations

Although paper invites have been traditionally used in the past, choosing to send out invitations electronically could be an immense money saver up front.

"Digital invites are cheap [or] sometimes free, earth-friendly, and also make it easy to track RSVPs," Cussens said. "There are plenty of online invitation design and management systems that are free or close to it. In one of our case studies, a nonprofit we work with saved more than $20,000 by using a free online RSVP system instead of paper mailed invitations."

According to 2023 Wedding Report data, the average invitation price for a wedding with 150 guests in New York City is between $256 and $312. This includes printing costs and postage for invitations, RSVP cards, and thank-you notes. However, this does not include any extra design work, such as invitation design, embossing, edging, wax seals, and any other embellishments you would want to add.

In comparison, online invitation platforms make it easy to create beautiful digital invitations, upload an email guest list, and track RSVPs and messages from guests, all through a single platform. Some are free, while others provide premium services at a lower cost.

Once you choose your online invitation platform and it's time to actually write down the details, consider using ChatGPT to help word your invitation just right. Rather than agonizing over the proper wording, get a quick start and edit as needed.

Consider different catering options

Not every event is best suited for a sit-down dinner. Opting out of a traditional dinner could save you from paying $125 per person, the typical average in the United States for larger events with formal sit-down meals. Metropolitan areas may cost even more; wedding catering in New York City averages around $275 per person.

Instead, consider other options to satisfy your guests without providing a full-scale meal. "A food station or cocktail reception instead of a sit-down dinner might offer more menu options and more flexibility in portioning," Cussens said. "Partner with local restaurants or catering companies who provide prepackaged platters or finger foods, which is often less expensive than a full-service meal per person."

For example, Cussens' company assisted in a product launch party for a tech startup by connecting them with a food truck that provided gourmet tacos. "It was a huge hit with the guests and saved them on catering dollars," he said. Food trucks tend to be more affordable catering options, with prices averaging between $10 and $20 per guest.

Choose a venue with natural beauty and keep decorations simple

Another major way hosts lose money when planning an event is through excessive decorations. On average, flowers and decorations can cost between $2,200 and $2,700 for a small event or wedding in New York City.

Instead, when choosing your venue, consider the value of that space in terms of natural beauty. A space like an art museum or a local garden makes it easy to provide decor without any extra cost. This way, you can focus on simple decorations to accent the ambiance already around you, such as candles, strands of twinkling lights, or small floral arrangements.

As Cussens says, "An event does not need the fanciest venue with the most expensive catering and decorations: what a guest wants is a memorable experience."

Weigh your music options based on your party's aesthetic

One of the biggest contributors to an event's overall bill is the entertainment for the evening, particularly the music. Although shuffling through a curated playlist through the speaker can work well for certain events, such as an engagement party or a company mixer, it may not be the most reliable option for bigger-scale events like a corporate banquet or a wedding.

Search your area to see if local musicians will work your event for a price within your budget. A small string ensemble, a jazz group, or a local cover band can elevate the overall feel of the event, but the price might be higher compared to hiring a local DJ. In 2022, The Knot found that the average cost of a live band was $3,900 compared to a DJ, which costs an average of $1,500.

If you are more tech-savvy and willing to experiment, several new platforms have cropped up offering AI tools to help create royalty-free music that could simply be played as background music to your events or any videos you may want to create for the occasion. Most platforms will ask you to select your genre and iterate from there. Who knows, you may find your inner DJ while experimenting.

Story editing by Carren Jao. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick.

Frequently asked questions

What is Swimply?
Swimply enables property owners nationwide to share their event venue with their local communities. As a guest, you can find and rent event venues by the hour.
How much do event venues cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Rentals start at $40 per hour in Los Angeles, CA, but the price will vary based on space, number of guests, and additional amenities added.
How do I book a event venue in Los Angeles, CA?
Once you find the right event venue, you can book directly on Swimply. All transactions are handled directly through Swimply's secure payment system. We accept credit cards and debit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
What if I experience an issue and need to modify or cancel my reservation?
In most cases, issues can be solved by directly contacting your host using our secure messaging system. We also have a dedicated Customer Support team, if you need to reach us directly.