| amenities include free on-site parking, and a sundeck with lounge chairs and an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. it's also 1 mile from the malibu pier and malibu lagoon state beach. simple, retro-style rooms feature ceiling fans, wood floors and balconies with ocean views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all also have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. set along the pacific coast highway, this motel with an unpretentious exterior is a minute's walk from the beach
Los Angeles International Airport 35 min
The Getty (29 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Point Dume (17 min)
Tranquil coastal area features trails & bluff viewpoints, plus rocky coves & ancient sand dunes. Santa Monica Pier (21 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Solstice Canyon (13 min)
Canyon offering trails of varying difficulty, plus picnicking, a waterfall, wildlife & dog walking. Malibu Surfrider Beach (5 min)
Recreational beach known for its surfing conditions & the Malibu Pier for saltwater fishing. Will Rogers State Beach (12 min)
Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. Adamson House Museum (10 min)
Tile-rich Spanish Colonial Revival beach house, built in 1929 & now open for home & garden tours. The Getty Villa (15 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Malibu Lagoon State Beach (11 min)
Scenic 110-acre area featuring a famous beach for surfing & an estuary with migratory birds. Pacific Park (22 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica State Beach (18 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Zuma Beach (20 min)
Surfing destination off the Pacific Coast Highway, with 1.8 mi. of sand & lifeguard towers. Malibu Creek State Park (14 min)
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. Malibu Pier (4 min)
Iconic circa-1905 pier next to the beach, with shops, restaurants, fishing & people-watching. Downtown Santa Monica (22 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. | 
