| children age 12 and under stay at no extra cost in a parent's room. there's a business center and coin-operated laundry facilities. complimentary perks include parking and continental breakfast. a block from interstate 405, the san diego freeway, this no-nonsense hotel is 2 miles from los angeles international airport (lax), a mile from hollywood park racetrack/casino, and 7 miles from manhattan beach. the unpretentious rooms and suites for up to 4 guests feature en suite bathrooms, microwaves, minifridges, tvs and free wi-fi; suites also add sofas and living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Los Angeles International Airport 10 min
Santa Monica State Beach (14 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (20 min)
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Venice Canals (15 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. Downtown Santa Monica (16 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. TCL Chinese Theatre (32 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Griffith Observatory (38 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (22 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood & Highland (30 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. The Getty (15 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. The Original Farmers Market (23 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Dolby Theatre (31 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Pacific Park (19 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Santa Monica Pier (17 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (22 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Walt Disney Concert Hall (22 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. | 
