Finding a Los Angeles Hotel
Where to Stay
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Use the map below to get familiar with Los Angeles geography.
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Use the table to review the pluses and minuses for each area.
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Choose one or two areas that meet your needs.
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Print the map and keep it handy.
| Area |
Closest to | Pluses & Minuses |
| Downtown | Griffith Park | Convenient for sports and theatre |
| Beverly Hills Sunset Strip Hollywood |
Rodeo Drive Walk of Fame |
Expensive Nice area |
| Westside | Getty Museum | Expensive |
| LAX | Los Angeles International Airport | Can be noisy Close to freeway |
| Pasadena | Old Town Pasadena, Rose Bowl, Huntington Gardens | Close to freeway Close to Hollywood |
| Universal Studios | Universal Studios, North Hollywood, Burbank, Universal City | Close to freeway Close to Hollywood |
| Magic Mountain | Magic Mountain | Close to the park Far from anywhere else |
| Santa Monica Venice Beach |
North Bay Beaches | Quality varies Some nice waterfront spots |
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Hermosa Beach Hotels Manhattan Beach Hotels Redondo Beach Hotels Marina Del Rey Hotels |
South Bay Beaches | Close to freeway Good, central location |
| Disneyland | Disneyland Knotts Berry Farm |
Wide range of properties |
| Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach Newport Beach |
Laguna Beach Newport Beach |
Some on the beach Others inland Can be expensive |
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