set along a commercial boulevard, this modest motel is 1 mile from interstate 605, 2 miles from the walnut creek nature park and 9 miles from the lake at santa fe dam recreation area. parking is included. sleeping up to 4 people, the unpretentious rooms with simple furnishings have exterior entrances, and come with complimentary wi-fi, as well as flat-screen tvs and en suite bathrooms. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Los Angeles International Airport 39 min
Chantry Flat (30 min) Recreation area with hikes to waterfalls, picnic sites & a pack station with donkeys, goats & food. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (15 min) Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. San Gabriel Valley (8 min) Sprawling suburban valley home to Pasadena's quaint downtown, diverse Asian eateries & hiking areas. The Gamble House (23 min) Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. Los Angeles County Arboretum (19 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Santa Anita Park (17 min) Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. Turnbull Canyon (17 min) Former landfill site, closed in 2013 & now landscaped, offering hiking through the Puente Hills. Walnut Creek Community Regional Park (20 min) Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking. San Gabriel Mission (17 min) Founded in 1771, this Catholic mission with gardens & a museum has self-guided tours & a gift shop. Carbon Canyon Regional Park (27 min) Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features. Hsi Lai Temple (14 min) Traditional Chinese Buddhist temple offering services & tours, plus a museum & veggie lunch buffet. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (24 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Commerce Casino (19 min) Hotel & casino offering poker, blackjack & other table games, plus a sports bar & 24-hour dining. Old Pasadena (25 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Raging Waters Los Angeles (22 min) Large, popular water park with dozens of slides & attractions, plus an area for tots & a sand beach. |