| 2 miles from santa monica and 5. set off the pacific coast highway, this simple budget hotel is a mile from manhattan beach pier, 12. 5 miles from lax (free shuttle service). complimentary amenities include continental breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle. there's also a business center, a heated outdoor pool and a spa area with a hot tub. the functional rooms feature flat-screen tvs, work desks and coffeemakers, as well as free wi-fi. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Los Angeles International Airport 15 min
Watts Towers Arts Center (21 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (25 min)
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Pacific Park (28 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Heal the Bay Aquarium (26 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Venice Canals (24 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Venice Beach Boardwalk (28 min)
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries. Dockweiler Beach (11 min)
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Hermosa Beach Pier (9 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Venice Beach (26 min)
Internationally known for its bohemian vibe, this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym. Santa Monica Bay (3 hr 54)
Renowned for its beaches, this bay also offers busy piers, fishing & an artificial surfing reef. Redondo Beach Pier (10 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Downtown Santa Monica (25 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Manhattan Beach Pier (6 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Santa Monica State Beach (23 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Santa Monica Pier (26 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. | 
