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A N T O N I O D I A Z wac.net/reciprocal-map To visit a club, members must request a letter of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews. Los Angeles, USA Los Angeles Athletic Club 431 West Seventh St. Los Angeles, CA 90014 213.625.2211 laac.com DID YOU KNOW? Greater Los Angeles is home to 19 million people, making it the second largest urban region in the U.S. behind New York City. A home in La La Land Enjoy the wonder of L.A. at this urban oasis By Amanda Brynn, Director Member Services One of the Los Angeles Athletic Club's five core values is "wonderment." To LAAC, that means recognizing beau- ty, trying new things, and doing the unexpected. e club is regularly visited by WAC members—for business and pleasure—but even if you have been before, another visit will certainly offer a fresh perspective on Southern Califor- nian culture. Located one block from Pershing Square, a common television and movie set as well as the home of a popular Wednesday farmers market, the club offers fantastic access to the heart of Los Angeles, far and away the largest city on the West Coast. en again, with more than 80,000 square feet of fitness space as well as a posh spa and 25-yard lap pool, this reciprocal club may just keep you inside all day. If you do leave, consider the 2.5-mile walk to Dodger Stadium for a game or a hike to the Hollywood sign. For night- life, try LAAC's ultra-swank Blue Room. It's only open on Friday nights and fea- tures more than 50 whiskeys to keep you up late. You'll definitely encounter the unexpected here. Other club restaurants include Invention, open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and fea- turing live jazz three days a week, as well as Famous Players, a popular breakfast spot with a lavish wood-paneled interior and great eats. Whatever brings you to L.A. next time around, pay a visit to the LAAC and experience your own renewed sense of California wonderment. 34 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life reciprocal club