Go exploring or picnic under a shady tree at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. There are so many ways to enjoy this popular recreational area.

This Los Angeles outdoor recreational space is an ideal spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's loads to explore nearby, like El Matador State Beach, Sherwood Country Club, and Leo Carrillo State Park. Take your time at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area before hitting up these other fine sights.

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Sunshine Motel

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Jul 25 - Jul 28

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Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT)

7.2/10 Good! (12 reviews)

Thankfully, the bedsheets were clean except for the stray hair. The motel is occupied by permanent residence who are coming and going at all hours with sketchy looking people loitering about. Walls are paper sin and you can hear conversations from every direction. The towels were dirty. Being the cheapest option around you certainly get what you pay for but honestly anything more than $50 is too much for this motel. For a few dollars more I’m sure you’re overnight experience will be a lot better at Motel 6 and I recommend doing so. Not a place to bring your family.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Glendale Hotel

Somerset

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Jun 21 - Jun 24

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Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,328 reviews)

Needs better pillows.

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Fairmont Miramar Bungalows

North of Wilshire

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Jun 27 - Jul 1

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Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

6.8/10 (7 reviews)

Outstanding property for dog-travellers. Would do the Bungalows again, how many hotels have this much outdoor walking area?

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022

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Tour of California Self-Guided Driving Bundle

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The Official Hollywood Sign Walking Tour in Los Angeles

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