Staff Picks

We love Halloween – the costumes, the candy, but, most of all, the scary movies. Whether it’s a film fest selection or a classic offering, be warned - some are creepy, some are kooky, but most of them are wicked spooky!...

Prepare to pass through the six gates of the underworld to witness a magnificent display of lavish jewelry embedded with semi-precious stones, a gold "coffinette" holding King Tut’s mummified liver), the diadem found on his mummy, a ceremonial wooden bed with carved lion feet, and over 160 additional antiquities and genuine artifacts from the tomb of the boy king....

It’s hard to believe that summer’s almost over – back to school and vacations ending usually means farewell to the beach and to summertime fun for many....

Join us for the ultimate L.A. summer ritual and movie experience!...

Did you know that giraffes are the world’s tallest ruminant? Or, that their favorite food is the leaves and twigs of acacia, mimosa, and wild apricot trees? ...

A throne constructed entirely of selfie sticks, witty and entertaining interactive installations, an abundance of selfie-friendly installations, and more are waiting for you at the Museum of Selfies....

Classic film lovers rejoice – an April shower of classic movies will be screened this month at four nearby venues during the TCM Classic Film Festival....

This Saint Patrick’s Day, craft beer aficionados can unleash their inner leprechauns with ample tastings of the area’s own fine brews....

Still considered one of the greatest films ever made, Casablanca’s stellar cast and compelling script has left us with never-to-be-forgotten classic lines and enduring images....

All along downtown L.A.’s Broadway corridor, its majestic historic theaters and the spaces in between will be filled with brilliant performers....

This year, make some holiday memories with local fun and family-friendly events featuring great ways to celebrate outdoors....

Van Nuys’ very own Japanese Garden is just over six acres of quiet beauty amidst its urban surroundings....

Since its erection in 1923, when its letters spelled out Hollywoodland, the iconic California landmark has become a symbol of the movie industry, and associated with all the glitz and glam of this L.A. neighborhood....

If you’ve never heard of the Robert Morgan Organ Company, the story of the Daily News, or “Wednesday Nights on Van Nuys Boulevard,” the Van Nuys walking tour is for you....

Before the “talkies” took over Hollywood, silent films dominated the industry, along with the music written to accompany them....

This Independence Day, the air will be filled with the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on grills, blaring horns and crashing cymbals will accompany bands marching to the sounds of Sousa, and a dazzling array of fireworks will illuminate night skies nationwide as we come together to celebrate our most American holiday....

This year, forget the ties, the after-shave, and the campy boxers, and give Dad something he'll remember for years to come....

Make this Mother’s Day an extra special one – treat Mom to a luxurious champagne brunch at The Landings Restaurant....

This April 22-23, join us at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve for the annual California Poppy Festival....

Calling all Noir lovers – you’ve got a ten-day date with your favorite tough guys and femme fatales at Noir City: Hollywood – The 19th Annual Los Angeles Festival of Film Noir....

This year, forget about the flowers, jewelry, and candy. Instead, make some special Valentine’s Day memories with a whale-watching cruise....

One of the best reasons to visit to Southern California in January is the beaches, and these three are only about 30 minutes away....

Clark Griswold has nothing on video editor Mike Ziemkowski. Since 1999, Mike has designed, programmed, and installed an annual lights display that grows larger, more impressive, and more famous each year. ...

November is Aviation History Month, and a great time to revisit the golden age of aviation with a trip to The Flight Path Learning Center and Museum....

This fall, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is proud to host an exhibit befitting the upcoming holidays of Halloween and the Day of the Dead....

Only eight minutes away from the Airtel stands one of the city’s proudest and largest works of art known as the Great Wall of Los Angeles....

Up for a captivating and integrated workout for your body and your brain? Take a short drive from the Airtel Plaza Hotel over to Museum Row....

Before the grueling exams and endless homework start to pile up, take advantage of the last few days of summer with a trip to Van Nuys, California....

Our staff at The Airtel Plaza Hotel know how to make our guests feel special and we want to make sure that feeling lasts during your stay in Van Nuys. So, to help you do that, we have created a list of some of our favorite places around or near Van Nuys that will ensure you and your partner have a great time....

The San Fernando Valley is known for its strip malls and "Valley Girl’s," but what it really has to offer is a low key vibe -- not found in Los Angeles -- with amazing food options. At the Airtel Plaza Hotel, we know all about first class cuisine. So, take a peek at our staff’s list of good eats right here in the Valley....

Looking for an immersive intellectual experience? You’re just ten miles from the acclaimed Getty Center, the breathtaking "campus" of the Getty Museum, Getty Research Institute, sculpture gardens and other Getty-branded enterprises and endeavors....