The La Venta Inn has enjoyed a full, rich history on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This nationally recognized historical landmark dates back to the early 1920s when a group of international businessmen set out to develop the ideal residential community.

Built in 1923, La Venta was the first structure on the peninsula. Architects Walter and Pierpont Davis designed the building and the famous landscape architects, the Olmstead brothers, designed the gardens.

Originally, La Venta served as a clubhouse for the entertainment of prospective land developers. In the late 1920s, La Venta became a famous black-tie restaurant and in the 1930s, a weekend retreat for such notable people as Charles Lindberg, Tyrone Power, Cary Grant and Gloria Swanson. During World War II, La Venta’s tower was utilized as a 24-hour lookout point for the U.S. Coast Guard. In 1944, La Venta was purchased by a local family as a private residence. The family opened the property as a celebration site in the mid 1950s.

The New York Food Company took over management of this special venue in 1992. Since then, La Venta has undergone a facelift to restore some of the historic touches that had eroded over time.

Today, La Venta continues to be the perfect setting for private parties.