| there's also an outdoor pool with a sundeck. continental breakfast is complimentary. this laid-back hotel is a mile from the ucla campus, 7 miles from santa monica pier, and 6 miles from the getty center museum and gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. accessed by exterior corridors, the bright, cozy rooms with pillow-top mattresses feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus soaking tubs, minifridges and microwaves
Los Angeles International Airport 20 min
Santa Monica Pier (15 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (23 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Santa Monica State Beach (11 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (17 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. TCL Chinese Theatre (24 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Downtown Santa Monica (13 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. Universal Studios Hollywood (22 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (17 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Pacific Park (16 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Griffith Observatory (35 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Griffith Park (22 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. The Getty (10 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Hollywood Sign (34 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Dolby Theatre (24 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. | 
