Located in Redondo Beach, Calif., the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club has recently completed an $11 million renovation resulting in a contemporary nautical theme for the venue. The waterfront hotel has 8,000 square feet of meeting space. Ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling-windows and a private terrace offer views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean.

For more information, call 310/379-8481, or visit www.hotelportofino.com.