some quarters have balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. the unfussy rooms and suites feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, along with minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. off i-10, this modest budget hotel on a bustling boulevard is 2 miles from san gabriel valley airport and 15 miles from downtown los angeles. continental breakfast is complimentary. there's also a gym, an outdoor pool and a picnic area. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. pets are welcome (fee) Los Angeles International Airport 38 min
Old Pasadena (24 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. San Gabriel Mission (13 min) Founded in 1771, this Catholic mission with gardens & a museum has self-guided tours & a gift shop. Norton Simon Museum (23 min) Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. The Gamble House (23 min) Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. Kidspace Children's Museum (24 min) This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. Hsi Lai Temple (16 min) Traditional Chinese Buddhist temple offering services & tours, plus a museum & veggie lunch buffet. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (21 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Los Angeles County Arboretum (19 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. San Gabriel Valley (7 min) Sprawling suburban valley home to Pasadena's quaint downtown, diverse Asian eateries & hiking areas. Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 48) Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. Walnut Creek Community Regional Park (18 min) Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking. Santa Anita Park (18 min) Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. Rose Bowl Stadium (24 min) Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (15 min) Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. Monrovia Canyon Park (24 min) City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events. |