Carlos & Courtney
Things To Do
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
A 5 min drive from Santa Anita/Arcadia area hotels and venue. A long time attraction in LA County and the background for many films over the years.
The Shops at Santa Anita
A 5 min drive from Santa Anita/Arcadia area hotels and venue. Large shopping center with a variety of shops and activities.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Gorgeous gardens and art galleries. Located roughly 10 min from venue in between the Arcadia area and Pasadena area hotels.
The Americana at Brand
An upscale shopping center located in Glendale California next to a large mall. Home to one of the 2 Los Angeles locations left that sells Courtney's favorite French macaron's. A 16 min drive from the venue without traffic.
Griffith Observatory
The best place to see all of Los Angeles. The Observatory is free but if you want close parking there is a paid lot or if you are up for a walk there is free parking within the park. It is located in the Los Feliz/Griffith Park Area about a 27 min drive from the venue without traffic.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
The classic Hollywood Tourist Attraction and home to many other tourist attractions and gorgeous theaters. A 26 min drive from the venue without traffic.
Hollywood Bowl & Museum
We went here on our first date and it is now one of the venues Courtney works in. There may be a few concerts at Hollywood Bowl that weekend. It is a county park that is open to explore on non show days and there is also a free museum onsite for anyone looking for a free activity. Located 26 min from the venue without traffic.
Dodger Stadium
A location of many baseball game and concert dates for Carlos and Courtney and home to the 2024 World Series Champions. They offer tours daily among other events. Located 23 min from the venue without traffic.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Tour an active film studio lot and see the sets of classic TV shows and Movies. Offers tours in both Spanish and English. Located 20 min from the venue without traffic.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Courtney and Carlos have been passholders here for many years and frequent it fairly often. The location of the first photo they ever took together. A small theme park home to the famous Universal Studio Tour Tram. There are 2 hotels onsite for anyone considering making it a Universal trip before or after the wedding. Located about 23 min from the venue without traffic.
Disneyland Resort
Where Carlos and Courtney first met! Located 36 min from the venue without traffic (roughly 1 hour with traffic). Tons of hotel options around if you plan to make it a Disneyland trip! Bus or Rental Car recommend!