amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and free parking. some rooms offer balconies, and suites add jacuzzis, kitchenettes and/or separate living areas with pull-out sofas. set on the pacific coast highway, this colorful budget hotel with an adobe-tiled roof is a 10-minute walk from redondo beach pier and 1 mile from shopping and restaurants in riviera village. bright, functional rooms with modern decor feature free wi-fi and cable tv, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. Los Angeles International Airport 24 min
Seaside Lagoon (15 min) Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Aquarium of the Pacific (29 min) Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (26 min) Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Hermosa Beach Pier (9 min) Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Wayfarers Chapel (23 min) Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (32 min) Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (22 min) Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Dockweiler Beach (19 min) Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Venice Canals (30 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Korean Friendship Bell (33 min) Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Redondo Beach Pier (5 min) Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Manhattan Beach Pier (14 min) This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Venice Beach Boardwalk (33 min) Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries. Watts Towers Arts Center (28 min) Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Roundhouse Aquarium (14 min) This free aquarium sits at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier & is host to classes, parties & camps. |