| rooms with dark wood furniture, richly colored walls and period fixtures offer free wi-fi and 24/7 room service, plus goose-down bedding and plush robes; some have ocean views. pet turndown service provides a mat, a water bowl, a toy and a treat. refined suites add flat-screen tvs and living areas with pull-out sofas. valet parking is available for a fee. featuring a whimsical, colorful facade, this upscale art deco hotel dating from 1933 is a 9-minute walk from the santa monica pier and across from the oceanfront palisades park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a chic restaurant with a bar offers eclectic, globally inspired fare, and theres also a gym and event space
Los Angeles International Airport 23 min
Malibu Lagoon State Beach (23 min)
Scenic 110-acre area featuring a famous beach for surfing & an estuary with migratory birds. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (23 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Runyon Canyon Park (34 min)
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park. Petersen Automotive Museum (21 min)
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (30 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Santa Monica State Beach (6 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Original Farmers Market (24 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Pacific Park (9 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Hollywood Bowl (30 min)
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Venice Canals (13 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Palisades Park (1 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Will Rogers State Beach (12 min)
Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. Madame Tussauds Hollywood (33 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (23 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Downtown Santa Monica (5 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. | 
