UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center

Plateia — Ancient Greek for a Place to Meet, Celebrate & Feast! In the spirit of its name, Plateia is a central place on the historic UCLA campus to meet colleagues and friends, share inspired food and drink, and engage in conversation. Recharge in the warm wood and stained glass ambiance of our dining room or relax with a glass of fine wine on our expansive patio under heritage olive trees. Tried & True Meets Innovative & New! What’s Not to Like? The Plateia menu is Mediterranean-inspired, California-fresh. Enjoy dishes from seasonal offerings with bright flavors and bold presentations featuring locally sourced products such as seasonal fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, sustainable seafood, and much more. Find food to fit your mood from deliciously healthful choices, to surprising comfort foods, to innovative options that expand your food experience and excite your palate. Inspired? You Bet! Skilled? Absolutely! Passionate? Taste for Yourself! Enjoy the fruits of our labor — and passion. Each of Plateia’s dishes comes from the heart of people who love food and put a lot of care into how you experience it. This team of creative and skilled culinary professionals knows how to use tradition for inspiration and how to capture the difference that fresh and local make to flavor and quality. Taste it in everything we put on your plate! Here’s a Tip. Plateia is Gratuity-Free…Really! Plateia is a gratuity-free restaurant for à la carte service — we pride ourselves in directly investing in our staff by providing a fair wage that is not dependent on tips. The best way to thank us for our warm, attentive service is to tell your friends and colleagues about your visit. Spreading the word about our commitment to excellence is our best reward! Enjoy on-site, worry-free parking while you dine. This is one place in L.A. where you needn’t worry about parking. Guests of Plateia are welcome to use the ample parking structure at the UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center. Rates are reasonable, too, with 1-2 hours charged at just $4 to $6 dollars. See full parking rates and information.

One of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country, the tranquil Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden features 70 sculptures and spans more than five acres on the UCLA campus.

VISITING SANTA MONICA More than 7 million visitors a year come to Santa Monica because it is a renowned beach city (one of National Geographic’s top ten) and close to other Los Angeles attractions. Santa Monica Beach averages 280 days of sunshine a year and offers some of the best sunsets on the West Coast. Santa Monica is also known as a walkable and bike-friendly town, so it’s easy to get around and experience the haven of shops, restaurants, attractions like the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, and more. THINGS TO DO IN SANTA MONICA The beaches of Santa Monica attract all types of visitors, and on a normal day at the beach, you will likely see families playing on the sand next to mats laid out for a yoga fitness class. Also, don’t be surprised to see a celebrity out and about shopping or grabbing coffee at one of the local shops. When you think of things to do in LA, do not forget Santa Monica. Make sure to visit the Santa Monica Pier, where a variety of shops, restaurants, and carnival attractions (including a solar-powered Ferris wheel) atop a historical wooden wharf. By night, the Third Street Promenade is the place to be, bustling with activity from moviegoers, party animals, and talented street performers. Santa Monica is also known as a walkable town, though many choose to strap on wheels or pedal their way around the 22 miles of bike path’s the area has to offer.

The Geffen Playhouse is a Los Angeles treasure and presents a body of work that garners national recognition each year. The Geffen is noted for its welcoming intimate venues and celebrated for its commitment to the development of new theatrical works.

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP) Featuring an astounding array of performers, the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) showcases dance, music, spoken word and theater, as well as the emerging digital, collaborative and cross-art platforms inspired by today's leading artists and creators. While performances may occur at several campus locations, CAP's primary venue is UCLA's iconic Royce Hall.

The popular Hammer Museum is a unique, cutting-edge arts institution that connects the classics and the contemporary through its varied collections, wide-ranging exhibitions and thought-provoking programs. Check for weekly free admission day.

Explore global arts, past and present, at the Fowler Museum at UCLA. Exhibits emphasize works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas.

For an up close look at UCLA’s team trophies and other memorabilia, visit the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in the J.D. Morgan Center. For tickets to attend one of UCLA's more than 20 NCAA seasonal sporting events, visit the Central Ticket Office in the James West Center. Both buildings are located in the plaza just east of the UCLA Luskin Conference Center.