off the bustling pacific coast highway, this unpretentious budget hotel is 2 miles from the nearest beach on the pacific ocean and 3 miles from los angeles international airport. parking is provided at no additional cost. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the simply furnished rooms with external entrances feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges and microwaves; some include dining areas Los Angeles International Airport 13 min
Santa Monica Pier (25 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Venice Canals (22 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Santa Monica Bay (3 hr 40) Renowned for its beaches, this bay also offers busy piers, fishing & an artificial surfing reef. Watts Towers Arts Center (19 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Dockweiler Beach (9 min) Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (29 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Manhattan Beach Pier (7 min) This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Redondo Beach Pier (12 min) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Downtown Santa Monica (24 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (29 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Pacific Park (26 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Venice Beach Boardwalk (26 min) Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries. Hermosa Beach Pier (11 min) Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Santa Monica State Beach (22 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Original Farmers Market (30 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. |