| it's 6 miles from downtown. this unpretentious motel on a bustling street is 1 mile from both the santa monica freeway and the university of southern california. check-out time: 10:00 am. some rooms have minifridges and microwaves. accessed via exterior corridors, the pared-back rooms come with cable tv and complimentary high-speed internet access. secured parking is provided at no additional cost
Los Angeles International Airport 24 min
Griffith Park (17 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Universal Studios Hollywood (18 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Hollywood Bowl (17 min)
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. TCL Chinese Theatre (20 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (16 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (16 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood & Highland (18 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. The Original Farmers Market (17 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Walt Disney Concert Hall (9 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Griffith Observatory (25 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (6 min)
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Dolby Theatre (20 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Hollywood Sign (24 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Santa Monica Pier (19 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Getty (17 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. | 
