amenities include a 24-hour gym, and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. suites with ocean, city or garden views add living areas and pull-out sofas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a casual restaurant serving mexican dishes. the modern rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and private patios or balconies (some with ocean views). 4 miles from 3rd street promenade's shops and restaurants. set across highway 1 from the beach, this contemporary hotel is opposite the santa monica pier and 0 Los Angeles International Airport 23 min
Venice Canals (13 min) Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The Original Farmers Market (23 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. TCL Chinese Theatre (33 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The Getty Villa (12 min) Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Will Rogers State Beach (12 min) Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. Palisades Park (1 min) This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Santa Monica State Beach (5 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (22 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. The Getty (16 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Universal Studios Hollywood (28 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. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (22 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Downtown Santa Monica (4 min) Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Pacific Park (6 min) Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica Pier (4 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. |