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Travelodge Hotel at LAX Airport
5547 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
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147 Rooms
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InterContinental Los Angeles Century City Hotel
2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California
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363 Rooms
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Sofitel Los Angeles Hotel
8555 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Hotel Class 311 Rooms
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Royal Palace Westwood Hotel
1052 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, California
Hotel Class 36 Rooms
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The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, California
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Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Hotel Class 302 Rooms
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The Huntley Hotel
1111 Second St, Santa Monica, California
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Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, California
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Hacienda Lax Airport Hotel
525 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, California
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630 Rooms
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Residence Inn Beverly Hills Hotel
1177 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, California
Hotel Class 186 Rooms
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites
404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California
Hotel Class 1354 Rooms
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Elan Hotel Modern
8435 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, California
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Four Points Hotel by Sheraton
530 W Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California
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Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
6225 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Hotel Class 600 Rooms
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Santa Monica Beach Travelodge Hotel
1525 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, California
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Weekend Breaks to Santa Monica
Planning a short break to Santa Monica? Check out Travel Library's recommended Top 10 Things To Do in Santa Monica. It's a perfect companion for weekend city breaks to Santa Monica. Once you've been you can add your own tips and suggestions to help other visitors.
Top 10 Things in Santa Monica on a Short Break
Palisades Park
for 2.5 kms this narrow park runs along the edge of the ocean. Joggers and walkers alike enjoy the paths with the ocean view and the palm trees overhead. Many people enjoy just relaxing on a park bench and watching the stunning sunsets. At the northern end is Inspiration Point where the views of Malibu and surrounds stretch far and wide.
Santa Monica Place
a lively shopping mall built in 1979. The food hall on the first floor offers a wide variety of reasonably priced meals. The 2nd and 3rd floors have a huge range of shops from chain stores to individual boutiques.
View their website for further info www.santamonicaplace.com
Santa Monica Pier
There's something for everyone on this 1908 landmark. From the amusement arcade with it's ferris wheel that rises 11 stories above the pier. You can fish without a permit from the balconies on the lower deck or visit the Looff Carousel and see the 44 handcrafted horses. On Thursday summer evenings there is free dancing and live music.
California Hertiage Museum
2612 Main Street, (310) 392-8537 - On the first floor you can view the lifestyle of various periods in Southern Californian history. Upstairs there are changing exhibitions on topics such as surfing, the Hollywood Western, quilts.
Venice
with it's man-made canals. The best place to see the remaining canals is on Dell Avenue, where old bridges, boats and ducks grace the waterways. Venice beach has a very entertaining atmosphere. From skaters and cyclists to street performers and one-man bands, there is never a dull moment.
For a detailed map view artscenecal.com/Maps/SM.html, or to actually view the area you can log onto www.westland.net/beachcam/
Topanga State Park
The area was originally inhabited by Indians 5000 years ago and stretches from the Pacific Palisades to the San Fernando Valley. This 10 000 acre park in the largest city park in America. It provides ample space for hiking and riding. It includes the Santa Monica Mountains, canyons, cliffs and meadows and eventually gives way to views of the ocean and San Fernando Valley.
For further info about the park, have a look at www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=629
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
an estury with a wide range of marine and bird life. To the east of the lagoon is the 35 acre Surfride Country Beach - for surfers only. With its rare point break, Malibu is one of the finest surfing spots in southern California.
A good website to look at for more info about this area is www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=835
Museum of Flying
2772 Donald Douglas Loop N, Tel (310) 392-8822. The first airplane to fly around the world is on display at this fascinating museum of aviation history.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
Will Rogers started life as a cowboy and went on to become a film star, radio commentator and newspaper columnist. He died in 1905 and his window in 1944. She deeded the house and the surrounding 186 acres of land to the state. She requested that the house remained untouched and that polo matches were to be held on weekends. The estate is home to some lovely hiking trails and the beautiful lawns provide a wonderful setting for picnics.
For more info on this park please go to www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626
Marina del Rey
4111 Via Marina, Tel (310) 821-0555. The world's largest artificial small-craft harbour. You can enjoy outdoor activities such as skating, cycling and water sports, as well as hire everything from paddle boats to yachts.
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