Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

Name: Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Price range: £116
Rating: 8.2

Los Angeles

A busy pier with a Ferris wheel, a parking lot full of cars, and a beach in the background.

A busy urban street lined with palm trees and modern buildings, including a hotel and shops.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.

A pier with a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster at sunset.

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Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions

A large Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a kite in the sky at a theme park.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

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Things to do

City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes

£38

per adult

74% of travellers recommend

Los Angeles Chargers Football Game at SoFi Stadium

£73

per adult

Los Angeles Rams Football Game at SoFi Stadium

£159

per adult

Picture 1 for Activity Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Public Vault Tour

Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Entry & Vault Access

£38

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions

£81

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

£90

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

1707 4th St Santa Monica CA

£227

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)

"front desk were so friendly, room was spacious and clean and the pool is nice."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Ocean View Hotel

1447 Ocean Ave Santa Monica CA

£196

5 Nov - 6 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

404 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA

£160

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9/10 Wonderful! (3,229 reviews)

"Staff writer as rude and not helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA

£122

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.4/10 Very good! (6,382 reviews)

"Staff at check in was so friendly and helpful! It was clearly a busy weekend. But, the elevators and parking were still efficient. Perfect stay!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel

1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA

£212

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA

£116

10 Nov - 11 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

8.2/10 Very good! (4,952 reviews)

"Th3 whole stay was fine"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

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Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated skyscrapers and a sunset sky.

Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

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A row of tall, ornate street lamps with white globes, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

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