| check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a rooftop sundeck with tables and adirondack chairs for guest use. about a 3-minute walk from the beach, this low-rise budget hotel dating from the 1950s is a half-mile from the santa monica pier and a mile from the shopping, dining and entertainment options along the 3rd street promenade. minimalist, colorful rooms, many with hardwood floors, offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. free perks include limited on-site parking. some rooms feature enclosed patios
Los Angeles International Airport 20 min
Santa Monica Pier (8 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Venice Canals (9 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. TCL Chinese Theatre (31 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Santa Monica State Beach (7 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Getty (14 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Palisades Park (5 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Pacific Park (10 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Universal Studios Hollywood (25 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Heal the Bay Aquarium (4 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Will Rogers State Beach (12 min)
Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. Downtown Santa Monica (9 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. The Getty Villa (13 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. The Original Farmers Market (21 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (19 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (20 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. | 
