
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Best for big conferences, large weddings and travelers who want a downtown base near LA venues and transit.
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a 35-story downtown Los Angeles high-rise geared to business travelers, large events and guests who want immediate access to museums, concert halls and transit. Terranea Resort is a 5-star coastal resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for travelers after ocean views, resort amenities (multiple pools and a full-service spa) and a destination-style leisure stay.
Updated · about 30–35 miles apart (by car)

Best for big conferences, large weddings and travelers who want a downtown base near LA venues and transit.

Best for travelers seeking a true coastal resort experience, oceanfront grounds, outdoor recreation and resort-style relaxation.
When The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites wins: choose the Bonaventure if your priority is proximity to downtown Los Angeles — museums, concert halls, LA Live and convention space — or you need large, flexible event venues and a high-rise downtown address.
When Terranea Resort wins: choose Terranea if you want oceanfront scenery, multiple outdoor pools, resort activities and a full-service spa for a getaway that feels removed from the city.
Bottom line: both properties host large events and offer full-service amenities, but they serve different trips — downtown convenience, meeting capacity and skyline dining at the Westin; coastal grounds, ocean views and resort recreation at Terranea.
| Category | The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | Terranea Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, business-forward high-rise with dramatic atrium and panoramic city views | Large coastal resort with ocean bluffs, landscaped grounds and resort leisure programming |
| Location | 404 South Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles (Financial District) | 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Peninsula) |
| Size (rooms) | 1,358 rooms, 35 stories | 582 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcomed; suitable for business and events | All ages welcomed; resort-style family-friendly programming noted (children's club surcharge) |
| Pools & water | One outdoor heated pool on the fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck | Multiple outdoor pools (listed as 4) plus children's pool and poolside bars |
| Restaurants & bars | LA Prime (35th floor steakhouse), Lakeview Bistro, CafeNOW, Lobby Court, BonaVista Lounge (revolving bar) | Five restaurants and multiple bars/poolside bars (including Mar'sel noted in listing) |
| Spa & wellness | DE SUAR (DESUAR Spa) operates on-site independently; WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio complimentary | Full-service spa on property, fitness and on-site wellness classes noted |
| Known for | Large event and meeting capacity, downtown access and skyline dining | Ocean bluff location, resort grounds, golf nearby and multiple pools |
| Event capacity | Extensive: 166,553 sq ft across ~44 venues; Plaza Pool Deck and California Ballroom for large events | Conference space and meeting rooms for events (listing includes conference space and meeting rooms) |
| Parking & access | Valet-only on-site (vehicle height limit); no shuttle to airport; close to Metro (7th Street/Metro Center) | Valet parking (surcharge) and limo/town car service available; property is remote from downtown transit |
The Westin Bonaventure sits in Downtown Los Angeles’ Financial District, within walking distance of museums, concert halls and the 7th Street/Metro Center station.
Choose the Westin if you want immediate access to LA’s downtown attractions and transit.
Terranea Resort is on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, positioned for ocean bluffs, coastal walking trails and views of the Pacific.
Choose Terranea if you prioritize oceanfront scenery and coastal access over downtown proximity.
The Westin offers a wide range of rooms and suites across a 35-story tower with many rooms providing city views.
Westin rooms are best for guests who want a downtown high-rise experience and business-friendly accommodations.
Terranea’s room mix emphasizes ocean views, casitas and bungalow/one-bedroom options suited to a resort stay.
Terranea’s room types favor ocean or bungalow-style accommodations for a resort-oriented stay.
Dining at The Westin centers on skyline venues and atrium dining for both casual and fine-dining occasions.
Pick the Westin for high-rise dining and a standout steakhouse or a revolving lounge experience.
Terranea lists five restaurants and multiple bars, with poolside service and a resort dining program.
Choose Terranea for varied on-site restaurants and poolside dining with ocean views.
The Westin has one heated outdoor pool on the fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck with panoramic city views and event use.
The Westin’s pool is a skyline, event-friendly outdoor deck rather than a resort pool complex.
Terranea offers multiple outdoor pools (listed as 4), poolside bars, cabanas (surcharge) and direct access to coastal bluff trails.
Terranea is the stronger pick if multiple pools and ocean-adjacent outdoor leisure are priorities.
The Westin pairs an on-site independently operated spa with a complimentary WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio and downtown nightlife nearby.
Choose the Westin if you want a hotel spa plus immediate access to Los Angeles’ evening venues and nightlife.
Terranea provides a full-service spa, on-site fitness and resort programming such as fitness classes and outdoor activities.
Terranea is the better choice for a full resort spa and on-site wellness programming with outdoor activities.

The Westin Bonaventure — massive flexible event space (166,553 sq ft across ~44 venues) and large ballrooms.

Terranea Resort — oceanfront setting, multiple pools, casitas and bungalow-style rooms for a resort stay.

The Westin Bonaventure — LA Prime on the 35th floor and the revolving BonaVista Lounge provide skyline dining and bar experiences.

Terranea Resort — children’s pool, supervised activities (surcharge), outdoor excursions and extensive resort programming.
The Westin Bonaventure is in Downtown LA within walking distance of museums, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and LA Live. Terranea is a drive from central LA on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Terranea Resort — it offers ocean-view rooms, bluff-top trails and multiple pools. The Westin is an urban hotel without beach access.
The Westin Bonaventure is built for large meetings and events, with extensive ballroom and outdoor event capacities. Terranea also has conference space but is positioned as a resort.
Yes. The Westin hosts an independently operated spa (DE SUAR) and a complimentary WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio; Terranea lists a full-service spa and on-site wellness classes.
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