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location
Iconic property established in 1921. 9 miles and 20 minutes north of Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX). Steps away from the 3rd Street Promenade and the iconic Santa Monica Pier and Beach.
Nearest Airport
Los Angeles International Airport: 9 mi/15 km, 40 minutes
Hotel Address
101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica
California, United States 90401
Historic Hotels of America Recommended Points of Interest
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Discover the denizens of the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Southern California's largest aquarium.
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Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Explore the decks, Captain's Cabin, and more of this renowned World War II-era Navy warship moored in the Port of Los Angeles.
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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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Carson City Hall Building
Tour Carson's iconic modernist city hall building.
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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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Grand Central Market
Discover the amazing food vendors at Grand Central Market, which has been open since 1917.
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Grauman's Egyptian Theater
Take in a showing at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which played host to Hollywood's first-ever movie premiere during the silent film era.
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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
Do some stargazing at the Griffith Observatory, which boasts educational programs during the day, rooftop telescopes at night, and panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline.
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Griffith Park
Explore the more than 4,210 acres of Griffith Park, with its abundant natural beauty and popular destinations like the Los Angeles Zoo, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Hollywood Sign.
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Hollywood Bowl
Enjoy a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, an amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills crowned one of Rolling Stone magazine's top ten best live music venues.
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Hollywood Sign
Snap a photo of the iconic Hollywood Sign, an emblem of Los Angeles since it was constructed in 1923.
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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
Take a step back in time into the Pleistocene Epoch at the La Brea Tar Pits, the only actively excavated Ice Age fossil site in an urban area on the planet.
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Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Discover the Lincoln Memorial Shrine.
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Lincoln Theatre
Visit Lincoln Theatre, the decorative theatre building once regarded as the "West Coast Apollo".
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Explore the massive Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the western United States' largest art museum, with an expansive collection of almost 152,000 pieces spanning 6,000 years of creative expression.
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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
Spend some time by the ocean with a visit to the Santa Monica Pier, an iconic Los Angeles-area destination since 1909 and the western end of Route 66.
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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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TCL (Grauman's) Chinese Theatre
Watch a movie or catch a film premiere at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly Grauman's Chinese Theatre, a renowned movie palace along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The Board
Explore amazing contemporary art at The Board.
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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Take in thousands of post-war artworks at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, an art museum housed in a former police car warehouse renovated by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
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The Getty
Be awed by The Getty Center, where the bird's-eye views of Los Angeles are almost as striking as the museum's modern architecture and collection of European artworks.
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The Getty Villa
Wander through ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan treasures at The Getty Villa, a re-created Roman seaside home along the Malibu coast.
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The Hollywood Museum
Marvel at hairstyles, makeup looks, costumes, and more at the Hollywood Museum, which houses the most extensive collection of American film and television memorabilia in the world.
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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)
Admire modern works ranging from Pop Art to abstract expressionism at the Museum of Contemporary Art, the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles.
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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.
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Watts Happening Cultural Center
Enjoy murals and soul food at Watts Happening, a historic modernist cultural space in south Los Angeles.
