other amenities include coin-operated laundry facilities and breakfast (surcharge). set a mile off interstate 105, this modest, roadside hotel is 8 miles from white-sand manhattan beach, and 5 miles from los angeles international airport. parking is complimentary. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and coffeemakers. straightforward rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Los Angeles International Airport 12 min
Pacific Park (21 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (23 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Downtown Santa Monica (18 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. TCL Chinese Theatre (29 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Watts Towers Arts Center (13 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Walt Disney Concert Hall (18 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Santa Monica State Beach (16 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (23 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. The Original Farmers Market (25 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Santa Monica Pier (19 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Venice Canals (17 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Hollywood & Highland (27 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Dolby Theatre (29 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Angels Flight Railway (18 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (16 min) From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. |