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Los Angeles Information The Association for Jewish Studies welcomes you to Los Angeles for its 41st Annual Conference, December 20-22, 2009. This year's destination promises to provide an enriching backdrop for conference sessions, plenary, receptions, and exhibits. We hope you find this guide helpful and easy-to-follow. It is meant to provide you with tips on getting around and making the most of everything this vibrant city has to offer. As you plan your itinerary, we invite you to share any tips of your own that might help us to improve this section. Your suggestions can be sent directly to ajs@ajs.cjh.org. The Association for Jewish Studies 41st Annual Conference will be held in the landmark Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel, located on Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles. The location will put you in the Los Angeles district of Century City, a commercial and residential district on the west side of Los Angeles. The hotel address and phone number are: 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. Phone: 310-228-1234. To learn about hotel accommodations and facilities, please click here. The AJS has secured extraordinary hotel rates and discounts for AJS members attending the 41st Annual Conference, December 19 - 21, 2009 in Los Angeles. These special prices and discounts include:
top of page >> The major airport serving the Los Angeles area is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In addition, there is the Amtrak railroad system. The AJS has created a Conference Travel Blog with news about special airline fares to Los Angeles. Getting to the hotel: From LAX: Super Shuttle - Special AJS Discount - offers 24-hour service, 7 days a week to and from LAX/Century City.
Taxis - can be found curbside on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the yellow sign indicating Taxis.
Directions From Los Angeles International Airport (approximately 10 miles) From East From North From South The Century Plaza is located just a short distance away from West Pico Boulevard, the location of a variety of kosher eating establishments. The AJS recommends the following kosher restaurants, which will offer special discount prices to AJS conference attendees: Delice Bakery A Cow Jumped Over the Moon Other kosher restaurants in the area include: Shiloh's King David Grill Jeff's Gourmet Nagila Kosher Pizza and Salads Milky Way IV. Shabbat Hospitality and Synagogues Sinai Temple Contact Ellen Pierson at epierson@sinaitemple.org if you are interested in spending any or all of Shabbat at a congregant's house. Chabad of Century City* Los Angeles is home to a number of cultural institutions and museums of interest to our conference attendees. The AJS has arranged for free passes and special reduced rates for the following museums: Skirball Cultural Center - FREE for AJS Conference Attendees Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Special Reduced Rates Other Museums/Cultural Sites: The Getty Center and Villa - FREE The Getty Center The Getty Villa The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County VI. General Tourist Information The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza website features a list of the major sightseeing attractions in the Los Angeles area. Another helpful resource for general visitor information is the official Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau. Their web site offers special discounts on local cultural activities and dining as well as guides to walking tours, family friendly itineraries, and more. Families traveling with children will be happy to learn that there are many kid-tempting excursions and museums in Los Angeles. Useful resources include the following websites: VIII. Maps/Guides to Los Angeles Neighborhoods For a map of the area around the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, click here. |
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