| check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 5-minute walk from cbs television city, this retro motel is also an 8-minute walk from the original farmers market. there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a diner-style cafe. self-parking is available for a surcharge. streamlined rooms with a mid-20th-century feel come with pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, microwaves and wi-fi (fee)
Los Angeles International Airport 28 min
Griffith Observatory (28 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Santa Monica Pier (23 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Original Farmers Market (8 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Universal Studios Hollywood (18 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Universal Studio Tour (23 min)
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. The Getty (22 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Hollywood Bowl (16 min)
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Hollywood Sign (27 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Dolby Theatre (11 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (21 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (6 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Hollywood & Highland (11 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. TCL Chinese Theatre (11 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (4 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Griffith Park (18 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. | 
