check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free morning coffee and truck parking are offered, as well as a year-round outdoor pool and a coin laundry. 1 miles from the irwindale speedway and 11. the colorful, modern rooms include flat-screen tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wood floors, granite countertops and wifi (fee). this unpretentious budget property is off the san bernardino freeway, 4. 6 miles from the santa anita park racetrack. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member Los Angeles International Airport 39 min
San Gabriel Mission (15 min) Founded in 1771, this Catholic mission with gardens & a museum has self-guided tours & a gift shop. San Gabriel Valley (8 min) Sprawling suburban valley home to Pasadena's quaint downtown, diverse Asian eateries & hiking areas. Mount Wilson Observatory (1 hr 28) Celebrated observatory complex featuring powerful solar & nighttime telescopes, with tours & more. Raging Waters Los Angeles (18 min) Large, popular water park with dozens of slides & attractions, plus an area for tots & a sand beach. Santa Anita Park (16 min) Live horse-racing track with several bars & restaurants, plus wedding & event facilities. Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area (12 min) Vast park boasting a 70-acre lake for fishing & boating, plus a summer swim beach & water play area. Sturtevant Falls (1 hr 48) Popular waterfall known for its swimming hole alongside hiking, picnicking & camping options. Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum (13 min) This Los Angeles historical landmark features a country home from 1870 & hosts a variety of events. Monrovia Canyon Park (24 min) City park on 80 acres with trails, camping & a waterfall, plus a nature center & cabin for events. Old Pasadena (24 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Mount Wilson (1 hr 25) This mountain in the San Gabriel range features hiking trails, lookout spots & a famous observatory. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (23 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Walnut Creek Community Regional Park (16 min) Park open during daylight hours, offering facilities for horses & horse-trailer parking. Hsi Lai Temple (18 min) Traditional Chinese Buddhist temple offering services & tours, plus a museum & veggie lunch buffet. Los Angeles County Arboretum (18 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. |