| the low-key rooms have balconies, desks, free wifi and 42-inch flat-screens, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. suites feature separate living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs. this unpretentious hotel is 2 miles from the thousand oaks civic arts plaza and 4 miles from california lutheran university. other amenities include an italian restaurant, a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a furnished courtyard. there's also a library and a business center, as well as 4 meeting spaces and a ballroom. complimentary amenities include parking and passes for a local gym. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some add pull-out sofas
Los Angeles International Airport 48 min
Zuma Beach (33 min)
Surfing destination off the Pacific Coast Highway, with 1.8 mi. of sand & lifeguard towers. Stagecoach Inn Museum (5 min)
Reconstruction of an 1876 hotel that now houses antiques, memorabilia & furnishings of the era. Santa Monica Mountains (36 min)
Popular coastal range featuring scenic hiking trails, state parks, wildlife & sweeping sea views. Point Mugu State Park (23 min)
Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails. Leo Carrillo State Park (33 min)
Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (13 min)
Presidential history displays, a former Air Force One, a replica Oval Office & Reagan's burial site. Malibu Wine Safaris (22 min)
1,000-acre vineyard offering tours & tastings in an open-air vehicle, plus zebras, giraffes & bison. Gardens of the World (8 min)
An elegant collection of gardens in French, Japanese, Italian & English styles (tours available). Paradise Falls (10 min)
40-ft. waterfall in a canyon in a rugged regional park, accessible by hiking trails. Wildwood Regional Park (9 min)
Hilly, wooded park featuring a nature center & trails, plus picnic tables, grills & restrooms. Solstice Canyon (34 min)
Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking. Underwood Family Farms (13 min)
Working farm offering produce picking & interactions with animals like baby goats & rabbits. Sandstone Peak (36 min)
3,114 ft. peak in the Santa Monica Mountains featuring a popular summit hike with sweeping views. Malibu Creek State Park (17 min)
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. | 
