| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. decorated in earthy tones, the refined rooms feature free wifi and 48-inch flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, keurig coffeemakers and high-end toiletries. there's also a roof deck, 2 meeting spaces and bike rentals. amenities include free breakfast, a fitness center and a 24/7 business center, as well as an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. some have marina views. overlooking king harbor marina and the pacific ocean, this modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from hermosa beach and 7 miles from south coast botanic garden
Los Angeles International Airport 25 min
Korean Friendship Bell (34 min)
Set under an ornate pagoda, this historic bell was a gift from Korea & has expansive sea views. Seaside Lagoon (4 min)
Seasonal spot for swimming, open during summer, with a sandy beach, snack bar & a play area. Wayfarers Chapel (26 min)
Airy stone-&-glass chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright & set in a redwood grove. Redondo Beach Pier (7 min)
Landmark pier known for scenic oceanfront dining, shopping & nightlife, plus music & festivals. Dockweiler Beach (20 min)
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft. Venice Canals (31 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Manhattan Beach Pier (14 min)
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium. Watts Towers Arts Center (29 min)
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles. Venice Beach (33 min)
Internationally known for its bohemian vibe, this walkable beach offers street performers & a gym. Venice Beach Boardwalk (34 min)
Famed sandy stretch and beachside promenade with street performers, bodybuilders, shops & eateries. Battleship USS Iowa Museum (27 min)
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits. Hermosa Beach Pier (7 min)
Long-standing pier with ocean views, public restrooms & many food & drink options nearby. Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (25 min)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (33 min)
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities. Roundhouse Aquarium (14 min)
This free aquarium sits at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier & is host to classes, parties & camps. | 
