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location
Nearest Airport
Los Angeles International Airport: 9 mi/15 km, 40 minutes
Hotel Address
101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica
California 90401
Historic Hotels of America Recommended Points of Interest
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Discover the stunning ecosystem of the Pacific Ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Experience the history of this renowned World War II-era battleship.
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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Discover the local aquatic life on display at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
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California African American Museum
Discover local African-American history at the California African American Museum.
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California Science Center
Experience interactive exhibits at the California Science Center, which is also home to the Space Shuttle Endeavor.
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Corita Art Center
Discover the artwork of Sister Mary Corita Kent, otherwise known historically as the "Pop Art Nun."
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Discover this amazing historical monument.
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Founder’s Church of Religious Science
Explore Ernest Shurtleff Holmes' contributions to the metaphysical New Thought and today's self-help movement.
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Gamble House
Discover the Arts and Crafts architecture of this famous building, which once served as the home for businessman David B. Gamble.
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Getty Villa
Experience artifacts from ancient Greece and Rome at the Getty Villa.
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Grand Central Market
Discover the amazing food vendors at Grand Central Market, which has been open since 1917.
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Grauman's Chinese Theater
Watch a movie at the iconic Grauman's Chinese Theater along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Grauman's Egyptian Theater
Watch a movie at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which was the site of Hollywood's first-ever film premiere.
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Greystone Mansion
Discover this Tudor Revival-style mansion, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Griffith Observatory
Explore the local culture of the city at the Coronado Museum of History and Art.
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Griffith Park
Discover such attractions like the Greek Theatre and the Autry Museum of the American West inside Griffith Park.
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Hollywood Bowl
Enjoy an exciting outdoor event at this historic musical venue.
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Hollywood Sign
Explore the famous sign that looms over the city.
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Japanese American National Museum
Experience Japanese-American history at the Japanese American National Museum.
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Joshua Tree National Park
Discover the unique desert flora known as the Joshua Tree at this renowned national park.
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La Brea Tar Pits
Explore these ancient tar pits, which are protected as a U.S. National Natural Landmark.
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Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Discover the Lincoln Memorial Shrine.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Experience California's natural history at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center.
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Los Angeles Zoo
Discover the wide variety of animals at the Los Angeles Zoo.
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Museum of Tolerance
Discover historical planes and spacecraft at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)
Explore ancient dinosaur bones and an insect zoo at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
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Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
Explore the grounds of this world-famous movie studio.
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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Explore the legacy of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
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Santa Monica Pier
Explore the iconic Santa Monica Pier, which has been open since 1909.
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Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall
Explore the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, which are both listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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The Board
Explore amazing contemporary art at The Board.
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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Discover some of the finest contemporary art in the world within The Griffen Contemporary at MOCA.
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The Getty
Experience small displays of California's historic railways at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.
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The Hollywood Museum
Discover the history of this famous film company at Paramount Pictures Studio Tour.
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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Explore the history of surfing at the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Experience Pop Art and abstract expressionism at The Museum of Contemporary Art.
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The Original Farmers Market
Explore the fantastic artisan vendors at The Original Farmers Market, which has been open since 1934.
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The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
Experience the legacy of former U.S. President Richard Nixon.
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The Venice Beach Boardwalk
Walk this legendary holiday destination that straddles Venice Beach.
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The Wilfandel Clubhouse
Explore one of the most historic African-American women's clubs in the entire United States.
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Union Station
Explore Union Station, which has been the largest railroad passenger terminal in the western U.S. since it first opened in 1939.
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Walk of Fame
Experience the iconic Walk of Fame.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Explore the grounds of this world-famous movie studio.
