| a 3-minute drive from hollywood park casino and a 14-minute drive from los angeles international airport, this unassuming budget hotel is also 10. the no-nonsense rooms feature balconies, tvs with premium cable channels and air-conditioning, along with free wi-fi. there's also complimentary covered parking and continental breakfast. 7 miles from the santa monica pier. perks include an outdoor pool with deck loungers and umbrellas, as well as a garden and a nearby laundry room. 4 miles from rodeo drive and 11. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Los Angeles International Airport 13 min
Santa Monica Pier (20 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Santa Monica State Beach (17 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Venice Canals (18 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The Original Farmers Market (26 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (20 min)
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Pacific Park (22 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. TCL Chinese Theatre (33 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Watts Towers Arts Center (16 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (25 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Griffith Observatory (38 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Downtown Santa Monica (19 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The Getty (18 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (25 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Walt Disney Concert Hall (22 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Dolby Theatre (33 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. | 
