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Finding a Los Angeles Hotel


Where to Stay

  1. Use the map below to get familiar with Los Angeles geography.

  2. Use the table to review the pluses and minuses for each area.

  3. Choose one or two areas that meet your needs.

  4. Print the map and keep it handy.

 

Area

Closest to Pluses & Minuses
Central Griffith Park Convenient for sports and theatre
Beverly Hills
Hollywood
Rodeo Drive
Walk of Fame
Expensive
Nice area
Westside Getty Museum Expensive
San Fernando Valley Burbank
Reagan Library
Warner Studios
Moderate prices
San Gabriel Valley Pasadena
Rose Bowl
Universal Studios
Close to freeway
Close to Hollywood
Magic Mountain Magic Mountain Close to the park
Far from anywhere else
Beaches North Marina del Rey
Santa Monica
Venice Beach
Quality varies
Some nice waterfront spots
LAX & South Beaches Close to freeway
Good, central location
Long Beach Queen Mary Moderate prices
Close to freeway
Disneyland Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Wide range of properties
Orange County Laguna Beach
Newport Beach
Some on the beach
Others inland
Can be expensive


 

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