The LA Dos vary, but yes are usually held in the LAX area as that's 'mutually inconvenient (aka, in the middle) for those coming from both the Valley & OC.

Sometimes we do them on weekends to minimize the 'rush hour' aspect, but even then still usually in LAX area for the afore-mentioned reason.

Cheers.

PS - We did Proud Bird for the first time a few months ago. Other places have included a Thai restaurant in Westchester; Pancho's, Beaches, Shark's Cove, & Reed's Restaurant in Manhattan Beach.