| off highway 101, this modern hotel on a leafy property is 4 miles from the thousand oaks civic arts plaza and 5 miles from paradise falls. hot breakfast is complimentary (weekday to-go bags can be arranged), as is parking, and 24-hour tea and coffee in the lobby. contemporary rooms feature coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and desks, as well as free wi-fi and custom-designed beds. there's also an outdoor pool, a gym and a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add kitchenettes, and living areas with sofabeds; some have whirlpool tubs
Los Angeles International Airport 51 min
Zuma Beach (36 min)
Surfing destination off the Pacific Coast Highway, with 1.8 mi. of sand & lifeguard towers. Malibu Wine Safaris (25 min)
1,000-acre vineyard offering tours & tastings in an open-air vehicle, plus zebras, giraffes & bison. Paradise Falls (11 min)
40-ft. waterfall in a canyon in a rugged regional park, accessible by hiking trails. Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (6 min)
Set on 33 acres of hilly terrain, this site offers panoramic views & tours of its specialty gardens. Point Mugu (26 min)
Mugu Rock stands proud at this coastal headland with a name derived from the native language. Underwood Family Farms (17 min)
Working farm offering produce picking & interactions with animals like baby goats & rabbits. Leo Carrillo State Park (36 min)
Beach with coastal caves & reefs, plus swimming, surfing, camping, hiking & surf fishing. Sandstone Peak (39 min)
3,114 ft. peak in the Santa Monica Mountains featuring a popular summit hike with sweeping views. Wildwood Regional Park (10 min)
Hilly, wooded park featuring a nature center & trails, plus picnic tables, grills & restrooms. Malibu Creek State Park (20 min)
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. Santa Monica Mountains (39 min)
Popular coastal range featuring scenic hiking trails, state parks, wildlife & sweeping sea views. Point Mugu State Park (24 min)
Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (16 min)
Presidential history displays, a former Air Force One, a replica Oval Office & Reagan's burial site. Stagecoach Inn Museum (5 min)
Reconstruction of an 1876 hotel that now houses antiques, memorabilia & furnishings of the era. | 
