3 miles from the santa monica pier, 3 miles from los angeles airport and 6 miles from university of california, los angeles. with access to the 405 freeway, this retro-style motel is 6. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the no-frills rooms come with 37-inch flat-screen tvs, minifridges and air conditioning, as well as free wi-fi. complimentary parking is available, and is available on-site Los Angeles International Airport 14 min
Santa Monica Pier (12 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (16 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Griffith Park (22 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. TCL Chinese Theatre (27 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (26 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (16 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Griffith Observatory (32 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal Studios Hollywood (22 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The Getty (10 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Downtown Santa Monica (10 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The Original Farmers Market (17 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Pacific Park (13 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Venice Canals (12 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Santa Monica State Beach (8 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Hollywood Sign (32 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. |