| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off highway 1, this modest hotel is 4 miles from santa monica pier, and 2 miles from both the venice beach boardwalk and venice beach. featuring dark wood furnishings and carpeted floors, the down-to-earth rooms offer free wi-fi, cable tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, as well as en suite bathrooms. complimentary perks include breakfast and parking. some have sitting areas. there's also a hot tub and a convenience shop
Los Angeles International Airport 16 min
Venice Canals (5 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Griffith Observatory (40 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Santa Monica Pier (15 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Getty Villa (21 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (23 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal Studios Hollywood (29 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Dolby Theatre (34 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Pacific Park (16 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. TCL Chinese Theatre (34 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The Getty (18 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica State Beach (13 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Original Farmers Market (25 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Hollywood Sign (39 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Downtown Santa Monica (15 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (24 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. | 
