| this cozy family-run motel fronted by a white picket fence is a minute from the closest bus stop, 2 miles from ucla and 3. free amenities include on-site parking, and full continental breakfast served in the casual lounge. 6 miles from santa monica state beach. simply furnished, homey rooms (some with 1950s-style built-in cabinets and tile counters) feature free wi-fi and satellite tv, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottages offer full kitchens
Los Angeles International Airport 19 min
Universal CityWalk Hollywood (23 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. The Getty Villa (18 min)
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. Venice Canals (20 min)
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians. The Getty (10 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (19 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Downtown Santa Monica (12 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. Griffith Park (22 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Santa Monica State Beach (10 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Hollywood Sign (35 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Griffith Observatory (35 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Pacific Park (15 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Universal Studios Hollywood (21 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (18 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Santa Monica Pier (14 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. TCL Chinese Theatre (26 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. | 
