Los Angeles Lakers Home Arena


 

In the City of Angels, there is always plenty of places to go and numerous people to see. If you are interested in catching some great basketball action, don't forget to stop by Staples Center and see Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers play championship-level basketball. Staples Center is truly one of the entertainment centerpieces of the burgeoning Los Angeles market, and it doesn't appear to be willing to give up that title for quite some time.

Located on S. Figueroa in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Staples Center was originally opened in 1999. Owned by the L.A. Arena Company, it has a total operating value of $375 million. Staples Incorporated paid for the initial naming rights to the building by parting with $100 million for 20 years of having the stadium in their name. Staples Center is home to a wide array of different professional sports teams that include the aforementioned L.A. Lakers, the L.A. Clippers, the L.A. Kings of the NHL, the L.A. Sparks of the WNBA, and the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBDL.

With a capacity of just under 19,000 for NBA games, Staples Center gives fans an opportunity to watch the Lakers game in a luxurious setting by offering 160 luxury suites, 32 party suites, and 2,500 club seats. With 950,000 square feet, Staples Center offers plenty of room for even the most restless NBA fan to find something that catches their interest. The arena itself hosts approximately 250 events per year while serving over 4 million people annually. One of the best aspects of the entire stadium is the experience, as a fan, of watching a well-orchestrated type of production going on in front of you. With the lights in the entire arena being dimmed except for those over the floor, the Lakers fans feel like they are part of something truly magical.

At any particular Los Angeles Lakers home game, celebrities from all different areas of entertainment can be seen in attendance. From Jack Nicholson in his familiar front row seat to Larry King, Justin Timberlake, and all-time Laker great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a Los Angeles Lakers home game brings out all of the major Hollywood stars on a nightly basis. For a small price, you could be sitting next to, and cheering with, Matthew McConaughey or Al Pacino, as you watch the Lakers take the floor and play Championship-level basketball.

Whether entering the area surrounding the Staples Center by plane, train, or automobile, there are a variety of ways for you to see an event in this famous Los Angeles arena. Limousines, taxis, and private-party buses are able to gain access to the building from either Figueroa St. or Chick Hearn Ct. If you are bringing the metro rail or metro bus to see a Lakers game, the Pico St. rail station will be only a 2-minute walk away while the 7th St. Metro Station's walk will take between 5 and 10 minutes. Many metro bus routes take visitors right into the heart of L.A. Live so there is little-to-no additional time that needs to be spent walking to the building. The Amtrak will also bring you within minutes of the arena, as the Union Station stop point is only a short walk from Staples Center and the Lakers experience.

Not only does Staples Center offer one of the largest varieties of vendor offerings of any arena in the United States, it also gives guests the opportunity to have a meal that goes beyond the traditional hot dog, popcorn, and soda that concessions stands typically offer. Located on Suite Level A looking over the arena, San Manuel club is one of the most upscale restaurants of its kind in the area. Its 14,000 square feet of space allows for ample amounts of seating room while still enjoying a relaxing meal at a great price. Staples Center also has the Lexus Club, which is a private dining area located right next to San Manuel Club. With seating for up to 130 people, the Lexus Club offers the elegance and luxury that matches the personality of the arena it is housed in.

Other restaurants in the area of Staples Center that are just waiting to give you a great meal and an even better experience after a Lakers game include Palm, Fleming's Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Trader Vic's, and Katsuya. Whatever your tastes are, there is most assuredly a restaurant near the Staples Center that is right for you and your eating habits. From modern American food to Japanese cuisine, these restaurants in Los Angeles are more than willing to give you the best meal that you have ever had.

Ramada Hollywood near Universal Studios and Four Points by Sheraton are just two of the many options that visitors have available to them if they would like to stay overnight after an exciting Lakers basketball game. If you are looking for a slightly moire upscale experience, you can choose to stay at Millennium Biltmore Hotel or the Hollywood Heights Hotes, as both of these establishments offer absolutely fantastic room accommodations and amenities.

If you are looking for some sites to go see while in you are in town to watch the Lakers game, don't be afraid to visit Chinatown, Rodeo Drive, and Universal Studios, which are all within a 1-mile radius of the Staples Center. There is also Little Tokyo, the Jewelry District, and the Federal and State Courthouses. All of these provide a great way to entertain a family of all ages.

The big-time action on the court that takes place at Staples Center can only be outdone by the bright lights and big city feel of the surrounding Los Angeles landscape. Next time you are in the city of Angels, be sure to stop by S. Figueroa to check out one of the most modern sports venues of our time, Staples Center, and their tenants, the Los Angeles Lakers . It is an awe-inspiring experience that everyone should have the opportunity of seeing.
 

 
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