Santa Monica and Redondo Beach

Santa Monica State Beach

East of the Los Angeles metropolitan area lay a sunny, sandy getaway known as the Santa Monica State Beach. A California State Park, this is a two-mile stretch of shore found along the Pacific Coast Highway in the beautiful city of Santa Monica. Visitors may swim, surf, and show off their skills with a game of volleyball. Enjoy sunbathing on the beach, catch up on some reading, or pack a picnic lunch.

Santa Monica State Beach also has many paved paths perfect for biking, jogging and sauntering along a glorious ocean view. For more fun, remember the Santa Monica Pier accompanies the beach – the epicenter for retail, restaurants and rentals. Check out fishing gear for an afternoon on the Santa Monica Pier, or pick out a souvenir to remember your time in southern California. Explore the visitor’s center at the historic Annenberg Community Beach House, or rent a bike for a trek down the 22-mile South Bay Bicycle Trail. Surfing and boogie boarding is encouraged year-round, but best experienced during your stay in Santa Monica.

Looking to head in for the day? Make your way to the Best Western hotel in Santa Monica, found less than three miles from the Santa Monica State Beach. If you’re not staying in Santa Monica, Best Western hotels are found throughout Los Angeles, from Sunset Beach and Norwalk, to outskirt locations like Phelan, Moreno Valley and San Bernardino.

Santa Monica Pier

An iconic attraction in the Los Angeles metro area, the Santa Monica Pier is a haven for fun times in beautiful Santa Monica. Ride the historic 1922 Carousel, the Pacific Wheel Ferris Wheel or roller coaster at Pacific Park, the pier's amusement park, or step into the arcade. The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is home to a wonderful variety of marine life.

Bring your fishing pole to cast into the ocean and try your best at reeling a fish in. Or, enjoy watching others trying to reel in a big one. The Santa Monica hotel is a perfect location for strolling along the pier and for visiting the Third Street Promenade. Have fun while in the Los Angeles area.

Venice Beach Boardwalk

A premier destination near Marina del Rey, the Venice Beach Boardwalk yields fun-filled days. Enjoy walking along the boardwalk, eating, drinking, shopping, listening to music, watching performers and having a great time with family and friends. Shop for arts and crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts. Ready for a tattoo or a piercing? It just takes a few minutes in one of the shops along the boardwalk.

Santa Monica is a short two-mile drive from Venice. Have fun in this beautiful coastal city. Enjoy strolling the Santa Monica Pier, go shopping and enjoy dining in the area's restaurants. Make the most of your time exploring and seeing the sights in the Los Angeles Metro Area.

Seaside Lagoon

Traveling with small children? Seaside Lagoon is the place for you. Set in the beautiful Redondo Beach off Harbor Drive, Seaside Lagoon welcomes guests from Memorial Day Weekend to early September. Enjoy the sun and sand of Redondo Beach's King Harbor with Seaside Lagoon daily from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Seaside Lagoon is known for its gentle, filtered waters coming in from its nearby salt water facility. Swimming and sunbathing are more than encouraged, as well are picnics and rousing games of volleyball. Kids love the many playgrounds surrounding the lagoon, as well as the multitude of snack bars for a chance at ice cream on a hot day. Check out the many events happening at the lagoon, including the fireworks show during the Fourth of July Celebration. Hungry? Make your way to the onsite barbeque pit for a smoking good meal to top off your day at the Seaside Lagoon.

With accommodations throughout Los Angeles, your visit to Redondo Beach is met with convenience and comfort in southern California.