| complimentary tea, coffee and snacks are served throughout the day. there's also a guest kitchen, a living room with fireplaces and balconies. set in a pair of mediterranean-style buildings, this polished b&b overlooking santa monica mountains is 4 miles from the entrance to topanga state park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free wi-fi is available in public areas, and breakfast is served at a communal dining table. the 9 individually decorated rooms and suites offer craftsman furnishings and stylish decor, plus private or en suite bathrooms, and garden or mountain views; some have balconies
Los Angeles International Airport 43 min
Will Rogers State Historic Park (30 min)
Once Will Rogers' ranch, this park features trails set in the canyon with views of LA & the ocean. Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine (Reservation required) (21 min)
Lakeside spiritual center with a hilltop temple, a meditation garden & a windmill-shaped chapel. Malibu Creek State Park (27 min)
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole. Heal the Bay Aquarium (28 min)
Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks. Venice Canals (36 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Palisades Park (24 min)
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views. Will Rogers State Beach (19 min)
Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail. Downtown Santa Monica (29 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Santa Monica Pier (28 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The Getty Villa (22 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Malibu Lagoon State Beach (26 min)
Scenic 110-acre area featuring a famous beach for surfing & an estuary with migratory birds. Hammer Museum (33 min)
Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art. The Getty (31 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Pacific Park (30 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica State Beach (25 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. | 
