2 miles from mission san gabriel arcangel and 8 miles east of downtown los angeles. some add microwaves, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs; suites feature living areas. there's also a fitness center and a whirlpool, as well as a business center and meeting facilities. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. off the pomona freeway in south monterey park, this classic hotel is 5. relaxed rooms and suites have free wifi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Los Angeles International Airport 33 min
Dodger Stadium (15 min) This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. Griffith Observatory (26 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Los Angeles Zoo (18 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Bradbury Building (14 min) Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators. Norton Simon Museum (22 min) Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. OUE Skyspace LA (13 min) Open-air observation deck providing 360-degree views of the city & a unique glass slide. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (21 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Walt Disney Concert Hall (13 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Old Pasadena (23 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Griffith Park (18 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Angels Flight Railway (14 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Grand Central Market (15 min) Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. The Broad (14 min) Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live (14 min) Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center. The Last Bookstore (15 min) Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art. |