Santa Monica Canyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a kite in the sky at a theme park.
A beach with palm trees, a volleyball net, and a hotel in the background.
A beach with people walking and playing in the water, palm trees, and buildings in the background.
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a lifeguard tower, and mountains in the background.
A beach with colorful buildings and palm trees.

Activities

Malibu: Exclusive Beautiful Beach and Celebrity Lifestyle Tour

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops

Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

NZ$155
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica

Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica

NZ$109
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica
Marina del Rey: Wine Cruise &Music+optional Sushi or Dinner

Marina del Rey: Wine Cruise &Music+optional Sushi or Dinner

NZ$192
per adult
Marina del Rey: Wine Cruise &Music+optional Sushi or Dinner
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Our pick of the best Santa Monica Canyon Hotel Deals

Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$517 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$517
23 Nov - 24 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,701 reviews)
"Older property but nice and convenient"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$258 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$258
9 Nov - 10 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 ...
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$287 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$287
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$267 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$267
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,619 reviews)
"Beds seem smaller than normal"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

3 out of 5
5249 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$266 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$266
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$267 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$267
22 Nov - 23 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 pool and the restaurant ...
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Monica Canyon

Find the best Santa Monica Canyon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling Las Vegas street with illuminated signs, palm trees, and historic architecture.

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.

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.

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.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

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.

The Hollywood sign on a hill with a clear blue sky.
Photo by Paco Garzón
Open Photo by Paco Garzón

Hollywood Hills

You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Bowl or Runyon Canyon Park.

Santa Monica Canyon Travel Guide

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