| suites add sitting areas with sofabeds. in an area with eateries off interstate 210, this down-to-earth hotel is 2 miles from the los angeles county arboretum and botanic garden, and 7 miles from the rose bowl arena. kids age 11 and under stay at no charge with an adult. the casual rooms have complimentary wi-fi and satellite tv, plus coffeemakers and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies include parking and continental breakfast
Los Angeles International Airport 42 min
Mount Wilson Observatory (1 hr 15)
Celebrated observatory complex featuring powerful solar & nighttime telescopes, with tours & more. Old Pasadena (11 min)
Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Rose Bowl Stadium (10 min)
Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Angeles National Forest (16 min)
Scenic wilderness areas, developed campgrounds, plus trails for hikers, horses & off-road vehicles. Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 47)
Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. Kidspace Children's Museum (11 min)
This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. The Gamble House (10 min)
Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. Norton Simon Museum (10 min)
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. Descanso Gardens (16 min)
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe. Walt Disney Concert Hall (21 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Los Angeles Zoo (16 min)
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (9 min)
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Los Angeles County Arboretum (5 min)
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Dodger Stadium (20 min)
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. Angels Flight Railway (22 min)
World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. | 
