
Los Angeles is a spread-out city of very different neighborhoods, and traffic is real — choose your base by what you want to do, whether beaches, studios or nightlife.
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Beach, pier and walkable shopping — the favorite base for a classic LA beach trip.
The Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre and nightlife, with Metro rail access.
Arena events, museums and rooftop bars, with competitive hotel rates.
Upscale shopping, dining and the Sunset Strip.
Cheap rooms and free shuttles for early flights.

The legendary 1930s ocean liner, now a hotel permanently docked in Long Beach.
Check rates at The Queen MaryZoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Spring and fall bring mild weather and lower rates than summer; beachside hotels peak in July and August.
Santa Monica for the beach, Hollywood for sightseeing and nightlife, Downtown for events and value.
Yes — the airport area has many budget and mid-range hotels with airport shuttles.
It helps, but Santa Monica, Hollywood and Downtown are linked by Metro rail and rideshare is widely used.