| vibrant, modern rooms, accessed via external corridors, feature free wi-fi, 42-inch flat-screen tvs with premium cable, desks and ergonomic chairs. a mile from manhattan beach pier, this unassuming low-rise hotel is 5 miles from dockweiler state beach and 3 miles from the automobile driving museum. there's complimentary parking and a coin-operated guest laundry. all have minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add kitchenettes and living areas
Los Angeles International Airport 16 min
Heal the Bay Aquarium (27 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Venice Canals (25 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Watts Towers Arts Center (22 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Hermosa Beach Pier (9 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Seaside Lagoon (9 min)
Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Redondo Beach Pier (9 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Dockweiler Beach (12 min)
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Pacific Park (29 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica Pier (27 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Venice Beach Boardwalk (29 min)
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries. 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 (24 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Downtown Santa Monica (26 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. 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. Santa Monica Bay (3 hr 59)
Renowned for its beaches, this bay also offers busy piers, fishing & an artificial surfing reef. | 
