upgraded rooms and suites add whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and/or balconies. in a restored colonial revival home built in 1910, this upscale bed-and-breakfast is a 4-minute walk from the beach, and 2 miles from santa monica pier and third street promenade mall. afternoon wine and snacks are complimentary, as is parking. kids age 5 and under stay at no charge with a parent. other amenities include a cozy lounge with a fireplace, and a library. massages are available (fee). a hot breakfast buffet is served in a dining room or on a porch. genteel rooms come with free wi-fi and tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Los Angeles International Airport 22 min
Pacific Park (10 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Palisades Park (10 min) This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Santa Monica Pier (8 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Will Rogers State Beach (6 min) Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. Universal Studios Hollywood (27 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The Getty (16 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (29 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Heal the Bay Aquarium (7 min) Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Downtown Santa Monica (8 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Venice Canals (16 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The Getty Villa (6 min) Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (22 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. TCL Chinese Theatre (33 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (22 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Santa Monica State Beach (16 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. |