Hotel California in Santa Monica, CA

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Hotel California

Hotel California in Santa Monica, Calif., puts vacationers among surfers, boaters, swimmers and sunbathers who converge on this part of Southern California for its striking views, golden sands and blue seas. This affordable location provides guests with breezy, hacienda-style guestrooms one block from the famous Santa Monica Pier and the beach, which sun worshipers can reach via a small footpath from the hotel. Hotel California is close to the Venice Beach Boardwalk, a haven for cyclists and skaters, Marina Del Rey, where thousands of pleasure crafts are docked, and Malibu, an area known for its gorgeous beach. In Santa Monica, guests are near the chic shops and eateries of the city's Third Street Promenade.
The pensione- style hotel exudes charm with hardwood floors, Spanish- style courtyard, surfboards hanging outside the building in the sun, and movie posters adorning the guestroom walls. Visitors receive discounted access to a pool, fitness center and steam rooms at an adjacent hotel. The neighborhood surrounding the hotel is packed with dining options.

The two-story Hotel California features 35 rooms and suites with surf-inspired décor, mini fridges, complimentary wireless Internet access and ceiling fans. Suites offer balconies and kitchenettes.

Air travelers are 10 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.

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SANTA MONICA

Room Information - Hotel California

Bed Type:  Short Description: California Classic - 1queen or 2 queens Long Description: One king or queen bed with premium mattress and down comforter (most rooms with queen beds). Courtyard or street view; entrance via exterior corridor. California-inspired décor with hardwood and/or tiled floor. Mini-refrigerator. In-room safe. Ceiling fan (no A/C). Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Full or Junior Suite Long Description: One queen bed in separate bedroom with premium mattress and down comforter; wood-frame trundle bed in living room. Balcony; entrance via exterior corridor. California-inspired décor with hardwood floor. Living room with couch, trundle bed, and kitchenette with refrigerator, hot plate, sink, blender, and utensils. Two Bay windows. CD player. In-room safe. Ceiling fan (no A/C). Complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Star rating: 2.5

Area Activities

Beach - 0.5 block via private walkway Santa Monica Pier - 1 block Third Street Promenade - 3 blocks Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market - 0.25 miles Venice Beach Boardwalk - 2 miles Downtown Los Angeles - 5 miles J. Paul Getty Museum - 5 miles Disneyland - 20 miles

Driving Directions - Hotel California

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Approximate driving time is 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic, and distance is 10 miles. Driving directions from Los Angeles International Airport: Bear right onto ramp for SR-1/Century Blvd/Sepulveda Blvd North. Take right ramp onto SR-1/Sepulveda Blvd N. Turn left onto Pico Blvd. Turn right onto Ocean Ave. Continue to the hotel, at 1670 Ocean Ave.