| this utilitarian hotel is 2 miles from santa monica state beach and the venice beach boardwalk, and 10 miles from the getty center. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. other amenities include a courtyard with a fountain and seating, and a guest microwave. the straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, in addition to minifridges. some rooms have hardwood floors
Los Angeles International Airport 22 min
The Original Farmers Market (22 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Pacific Park (10 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica Pier (8 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Santa Monica State Beach (7 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Venice Canals (9 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The Getty Villa (15 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. TCL Chinese Theatre (32 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Heal the Bay Aquarium (8 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (20 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal Studios Hollywood (26 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (21 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Downtown Santa Monica (9 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The Getty (15 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Palisades Park (7 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Will Rogers State Beach (14 min)
Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. | 
